Editor's note: It's time to look back at the biggest Houston news of the week. Developers have broken ground on a $400M project in Katy, and a familiar building in the Heights is poised to become a neighborhood bar. Plus, a wealthy Houston suburb tops a national ranking. Get the details on our hottest headlines below, then find some weekend fun here.
1. Houston developer breaks ground on $400 million, 165 acre Katy project. Those driving along the frontage road of Interstate 10 and the newly completed Texas Heritage Parkway in Katy might have noticed a big new project under construction. That’s because Houston-based commercial real estate firm NewQuest just began work on its $400 million, 165-acre, mixed-use shopping center in Waller County.
2. This wealthy Houston neighbor is the fastest-growing suburb in America. The Houston-area city of Fulshear has been keeping a secret from the rest of Texas: It's now the No. 1 fastest growing affluent suburb in the country.
3. Houston's only kosher steakhouse abruptly loses rabbinic certification. One of Houston’s most prominent kosher restaurants is in a dispute with the rabbis who determine whether or not it's in compliance with Jewish law. Genesis Steakhouse & Wine Bar faces an uncertain future after an announcement from the Houston Kashruth Association that the restaurant is no longer under its supervision.
4. Houston's next great neighborhood bar conjures West Texas vibes in the Heights. Beginning in February, the two-story brick building at 3921 N. Main will take on a new role as home of Starduster Lounge, a neighborhood bar from Will Thomas, along with some assistance from Benjy Mason.
Starduster Lounge occupies a historic building on N. Main St.
Photo by Quit Nguyen
5. Harris County property taxes have skyrocketed 25 percent since 2019. Houston homeowners may be getting sticker shock looking at their property tax bills in 2025: Harris County property taxes have skyrocketed among the highest levels in the U.S., according to a recent report by information services provider CoreLogic.
Transitional themes, neutral stone countertops, wood details, and sleek finishes are in this year. Photo by Joshua Caldwell / PureHaven Homes, Clayton Vance Architecture
