OHT Partners, a multifamily developer, construction and investment firm, has broken ground on a new 396-unit apartment complex in west Houston focused on catering to young professionals, officials announced in a March 20 news release.

What to expect: The 13-acre unnamed project, which coincides with western Houston’s increasing employer migration, will offer one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 702 to 1,256 square feet at 19615 Park Row Blvd., per the release.

The complex will feature several amenities, including:

• A 24/7 fitness center
• Clubroom kitchen
• Two resort-style pools with cabanas
• Pool pavilion with Big Green Egg grill and gas barbecue grills
• An artificial turf game lawn
• Dog park
• Pickleball court
• Electric vehicle chargers

Two candidates are running for the open District 2 position on Fulshear City Council in the upcoming May 2 election.

The background: The opening comes after Fulshear City Council voted Sept. 16 to redistrict after a study showed the city had nearly doubled its population since the 2020 census, causing uneven representation among districts, Community Impact reported. The approval triggered a required election for all council members and the mayor's seat.

The details: The position is currently held by incumbent Patrick Powers, who is not seeking reelection.

Here's what we asked them: 

• Why did you choose to run for Fulshear City Council?
• What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of Fulshear?
• What do you think is the most pressing issue for the city of Fulshear, and what will you do to address it?
• How should the city prepare for and manage its growing population?
• What would you do to prioritize economic development in the city?

Officials with the Houston-Galveston Area Council, a regional transportation organization in Texas, recently launched a new website designed to help commuters and employers plan ahead as the city prepares for a busy summer chock-full of events.

Why now: Houston is preparing to hold seven matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament in June-July, as well as a 39-day fan festival. The city will also host several Houston Astros games and a large Independence Day celebration during that time frame.

The combination of events is expected to bring more than 500,000 visitors to the area between June 14 and July 1 and could increase traffic by 20%-40%.

What you need to know: The website showcases:

• A calendar that highlights high-traffic days
• Maps showing corridors expected to see heavier congestion
• Park and ride, vanpool and public transportation information
• Tips for adjusting work schedules or teleworking
• Planning guides for busy event days

Funding for Texas’ education savings account program is expected to dry up before it reaches all low-income applicants, the state comptroller’s office announced April 2.

The overview: More than a quarter of a million students applied for the first year of Texas Education Freedom Accounts, which will give participating families access to state funds to send their children to private school or homeschool them.

The details: Most eligible students will be placed on a waitlist for the 2026-27 school year, as the $1 billion program is expected to serve between 90,000 and 100,000 students. State officials said all funds are expected to go to students with disabilities, their siblings and children from low-income families.

The state will use a four-tier, randomized lottery system to determine who is accepted. Once funding runs out, the remaining students will be placed on a waitlist.

How it works: Students with disabilities can receive up to $30,000 each in ESA funding, depending on their individual needs. Other accepted students will receive $10,474 for private education or $2,000 for homeschooling.