Houston-area communities including Pearland, Atascocita and Conroe have some of the highest property tax rates in the nation.

In 2024, voters approved spending more money to maintain flood projects, but leaders revealed the amount could be more than originally thought.

In addition to flood mitigation, the project will improve storm sewer systems, upgrade streets, and provide new sidewalks in the Pine Trails subdivision.

The project was a bipartisan effort between Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia, a Democrat, and Texas ...