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Things to do · September 25, 2026
Fall Fun Around Houston 2026: Pumpkin Patches, Festivals & Farms
Corn mazes, hayrides, pumpkin patches and festivals from Conroe to Alvin — plus the Renaissance Festival and Katy's Rice Harvest Festival.
Read more →Buying · September 24, 2026Texas Property Taxes 101 for Houston Homebuyers
No state income tax — but property taxes matter. Here's how rates, MUDs, the homestead exemption and appraisal protests really work.
Read more →Buying · September 23, 2026Resale or New Construction? How to Choose in Greater Houston
Mature trees and room to negotiate, or builder incentives and a warranty? A side-by-side look — and one mistake to avoid at the model home.
Read more →Living guide · September 22, 2026Living Guide: Lake Conroe
About 20,000 acres of water an hour north of Houston. Here's what lake life around Conroe and Willis really looks like.
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