National multifamily developer Wood Partners announced it broke ground on Alta Timberline, a 204-unit luxury multifamily community estimated to arrive in Tomball in May 2027, according to a Feb. 19 news release.

Explained: There will be a total of seven three-story buildings, all featuring a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Each unit will have stainless steel appliances, an in-unit washer and dryer, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, designer wood-style plank flooring and walk-in closets, according to the news release.

What else: Amenities include, but aren’t limited to, a clubhouse, pool, a shaded outdoor kitchen area with grill stations, TVs, fans and seating, two pickleball courts, a dog park, a business lounge and a fitness center. Wood Partners also has plans to add a new sidewalk and pedestrian access gate to the community.

• 18500 Hufsmith-Kohrville Road, Tomball

Client/Account Manager Rachel Allen confirmed that HomeWell, which offers in-home care, opened in Magnolia in December 2025.

The specifics: HomeWell Care Services provides 24/7 in-home care with care for couples, personal care, companionship and Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Alongside Magnolia, the business services Montgomery and Pinehurst.

• 33130 Magnolia Circle, St. 21, Magnolia

The Montgomery County Memorial Library System on Feb. 19 marked the grand opening of the Innovation Space at the Kevin Brady Library in The Woodlands, a creative space including its Podcast Studio and an Innovation Lab with tools such as 3D printers.

What to expect: Part of the Innovate@MCMLS initiative, the space includes several 3D printers with different capacities, a 3D scanner, a large-format cutting machine, heat presses and a sublimation printer and other tools.

Quote of note: "We need [libraries] more than ever," said Kevin Brady, who retired as representative of Texas' 8th Congressional District in 2022. "These are learning centers ... to expand your world. ... It's not just for kids, it's for adults, for small-business people, for seniors. The county has done a beautiful job with this library."

Harris County commissioners are set to hear discussion on nearly 350 items, ranging from an update on the 2023 Harris Health voter-approved bond projects and the countywide pay parity project.

The big picture: According to a list of agenda discussion items for the court's Feb. 26 meeting, commissioners will receive an update on the countywide compensation and pay equity project—an effort that kicked off in 2025 and included studying role descriptions and salaries of law enforcement and county employees.

Also on the agenda: Commissioners will also receive an update on the progress of the $2.5 billion bond approved by voters for Harris Health projects. In January, officials with Harris Health announced the fundraising effort led to help support the bond infrastructure projects had reached $99 million, just $1 million short of the district's goal.

Stay tuned: Harris County Commissioners Court meetings are held at 9 a.m. in Downtown Houston. The administration building is located at 1001 Preston St., Houston. Meetings are also available to livestream 

Celebrate Ramadan at one of the multiple community events—from pop-up markets to a Quran recital competition—being held across the Greater Houston area.

This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

GenerAction Jam Iftar
A film showcase, live poetry and spoken word will be the highlights of this event, which is hosted by Houston Muslim Filmmakers and IslamInSpanish. The showcase’s theme is “Reflection Before Reaction.” An Iftar dinner will follow the performances. This event is recommended for attendees 18 years and older. Advanced registration is required.

• Feb. 26, 6:30-8 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)
• Free (attendance)
• IslamInSpanish Centro Islamico, 12703 Brant Rock Drive, Houston

• Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; March 8, 2-10 p.m.
• Call 832-907-9981 for pricing information
• Hilton Garden Inn, 722 Bon Aventure Way, Sugar Land

Houston-area renters opened 2026 with more choices and slightly lower prices, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ January Rental Market Update released Feb. 18. 

A closer look: The average lease price for a single-family rental fell 3.3% from a year earlier to $2,214, which HAR officials said is the lowest level since December 2023. 

Even with prices easing, demand didn’t disappear. Leased listings rose 11% year over year to 3,447 homes, while new listings climbed 16.4% to 6,499 properties, giving renters more inventory to work with, according to the report. 
 

With the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo quickly approaching, lineups for smaller stages, such as The Junction Stage and The Hideout, have recently been released. 

Located in different spots across the grounds, the stages offer smaller performances that vary in times and prices. 

The Garden Stage: Presented by Cotton Holdings, the stage hosts Texas country music performers during the World’s Champion Bar-B-Que Contest.

• Feb. 26, 6:15-10:45 p.m.; Feb. 27, 3:30-10:45 p.m.; Feb. 28, 12:30-11 p.m.
• Open to the public
• Center of the contest grounds

The Hideout: Known as the rodeo’s very own honky tonk, The Hideout features a spacious dance floor, bars and up-and-coming musicians.

• March 3-21; music begins at 10:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
• 21 and up, open to the public
• Located in a white tent on the west side of NRG Arena