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MRED cuts Zillow’s access to listing data

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:13:13 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Midwest Real Estate Data has revoked Zillow’s access to its licensed listing data for display on its consumer websites, shortly following the antitrust lawsuit Zillow filed against MRED and Compass . MRED claims that Zillow decided not to display...

“Everyone Has a Story to Tell”: How a group of Grantham Academy students became published authors

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:39:58 Z

(Aldineisd.org) Inside the gym at Grantham Academy, giant book displays stood propped on easels like pieces of art in a gallery. A little dinosaur learning how to face the world. A shy bunny stepping outside its comfort zone. A group of ninjas discovering courage...

Off-tilt abode in Marietta, Georgia

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:55:41 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) No, these aren’t crooked listing photos. This cube-shaped abode in Marietta, Georgia, just simply looks like it’s tilted about 45 degrees off its axis. 2965 Pond View Court (Photo credit: Whitney Morris with Blue Dot Photos) Everything’s level on the...

10 Benefits of Cutting Down on Alcohol

Wed, 20 May 2026 02:24:00 Z

(Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog)) There are studies that explain how consuming alcohol in moderation can be beneficial for us. For example, drinking a glass of wine each day during dinner can benefit your overall health, including reducing your chances of cardiovascular diseases and...

Summer Bucket List

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:00:00 Z

(Visit Houston TX) What to Do in Houston This Summer This summer is very special in Houston as the city welcomes the world to the biggest sporting event , the 2026 FIFA World Cup TM , with six matches in June and one in July. Beyond the excitement and great energy of...

Top 10 Cancer Fighting Foods

Tue, 19 May 2026 06:51:00 Z

(Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog)) Cancer is an ever-changing disease that research hasn’t yet fully grasped. The uncontrollable cell growth that spreads around the body can be caused by many different things including genetics and outside factors such as too much sun exposure,...

NAR: Pending home sales gain ground in April

Tue, 19 May 2026 06:25:13 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Pending home sales rose 1.4% month over month and 3.2% year over year in April, the National Association of REALTORS® said, citing its Pending Home Sales Report . Regionally, pending sales rose in the Northeast, Midwest and West but declined in the...

Sun’s Out, Buns Out: Happy National Hamburger Day!

Mon, 18 May 2026 19:00:00 Z

(Visit Houston TX) May is officially National Burger Month, and in Houston, that feels less like a suggestion and more like a citywide challenge. From old-school cheeseburgers and towering Southern-style creations to crispy smashburgers with cult followings, Houston...

Your Guide to June in Houston

Sun, 17 May 2026 02:00:00 Z

(Visit Houston TX) Summer is officially here: temps are high, and so are your chances of making great memories in Houston this June. From Father s Day to Juneteenth and Pride, the city is alive with positive energy and love. With this month comes a great lineup of...

10 Psychological Tricks to increase Fitness Motivation

Sat, 16 May 2026 01:38:00 Z

(Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog)) The thought of having to take time out of an already busy schedule to exercise and get all sweaty can (understandably) fill the average person with a sense of dread. We ve all been there before and if you overthink it, your brain will continue to try...

Aldine ISD Family and Community University graduation 05-14-2026

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:41:14 Z

(Aldineisd.org) Some photos from the Aldine ISD Family and Community University graduation on Thursday night, May 14, 2026, in the Davis High School auditorium. #AldineStory Photos by Andy Adams / Aldine ISD Communications Visit the Gallery

3 of the fastest-growing US ZIP codes are in the Houston area

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:27:07 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Several of the fastest-growing ZIP codes in the country are located in the greater Houston area, according to a new study from RentCafe . The fastest-growing Texas ZIP was 77441 in Fulshear , which grew from 2,100 housing units in 2014 to over 10,600...

New, pending listings keep pace with year-ago volumes in Houston as closings decline

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:19:31 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) New and pending listings increased marginally over 2025 volumes during the week ending May 11, according to the Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS® — but closed home sales dropped, the association reported. Realtors...

Houston Police Arrest Man Charged in Killing at Bellaire Boulevard Business

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:12:06 Z

(Texas Herald News) HOUSTON, Texas — A 47-year-old man has been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the death of a man found inside a business in Houston’s Little Saigon area earlier this month, according to the Houston Police Department. Police...

Aldine ISD Instructional Leadership Team meeting 05-14-2026

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:47:36 Z

(Aldineisd.org) Some photos from the Aldine ISD Instructional Leadership Team meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Bamberg Professional Development and Resource Center. #AldineStory Photos by Andy Adams / Aldine ISD Communications Visit the Gallery

KPRC 2 crew surprises MacArthur HS student with scholarship 05-05-2026

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:13:28 Z

(Aldineisd.org) Some photos of a KPRC 2 news crew surprising MacArthur High School senior Joselyn Rodriguez with a scholarship on Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026, in the high school foyer. #AldineStory Photos by Andy Adams / Aldine ISD Communications Visit the...

More Students Stay on Track as Aldine ISD Expands Dropout Prevention Supports

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:08:51 Z

(Aldineisd.org) Districtwide monitoring, early interventions, recovery efforts, and flexible learning options help more students stay connected to school. Aldine ISD’s dropout prevention supports are helping students like Lizeth Flores (in white) from Hall Success...

Aldine ISD Robotics Team 8818 Advances to Texas District Championship, Earns Multiple Honors During 2026 Season

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:06:07 Z

(Aldineisd.org) FRC Team 8818, known as The 44 Engineering Robotics Group, proudly represented Aldine ISD during the 2026 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition season, advancing to the Texas District Championship and...

Aldine ISD Celebrates Top 10 Scholars During Annual Celebration

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:03:39 Z

(Aldineisd.org) Avalos P-TECH School Principal Dr. Cierra Nickerson, far left, poses with students during the district's annual Top 10 Scholars Celebration. A little magic filled the room as Aldine ISD honored the top 10 graduating seniors from each of its 11 high...

Aldine ISD Celebrates the Growing Journey of Biliteracy

Thu, 14 May 2026 06:10:39 Z

(Aldineisd.org) As fifth graders José Quintero and Melisa Burnett welcomed the audience at Aldine ISD’s 2026 Seal of Biliteracy Trajectories Celebration, the two Black Elementary students switched naturally between English and Spanish, each presenting in a language...

64 Blanson CTE High School Students Receive Laptops Through AT&T, Compudopt Partnership

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:35:55 Z

(Aldineisd.org) State Rep. Armando Walle helped connect the Aldine ISD Choice School campus with the opportunity to expand students’ access to technology. State Representative Armando Walle hands a laptop to a Blanson CTE High School student. AT&T bought the...

Aldine ISD Educator Linda Nigro has Been Recognized as TAHPERD K-12 Health Teacher of the Year

Thu, 14 May 2026 03:32:26 Z

(Aldineisd.org) Aldine ISD educator Linda Nigro has been recognized as the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance’s (TAHPERD) K-12 Health Teacher of the Year, one of the organization’s highest honors for educators across the state....

United resumes nonstop flights from Houston to Venzuela after nearly a decade, airline says

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:16:29 Z

(abc13.com (News)) United Airlines announced that it will resume nonstop daily flights between Bush Intercontinental Airport and Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas, Venezuela, starting in August.

The Ranch Presents Pitch Live in Houston

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:00:00 Z

(Visit Houston TX) As Houston prepares to welcome the world for the FIFA World Cup 2026 , a new, large-scale hospitality concept is set to redefine how the city celebrates. The Ranch Presents Pitch Live will bring together dining, nightlife, and soccer culture in a...

Nancy Almodovar launches Women in PowHER mentorship platform

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:16:39 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Nancy Almodovar, co-founder and CEO of Nan and Company Properties , has launched the Women in PowHER mentorship and leadership platform. Currently, the Women in PowHER platform includes mentorship courses, networking communities, live chats, business...

Aldine ISD 2026 Service Recognition Reception 05-12-2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:25:10 Z

(Aldineisd.org) Scenes from Aldine ISD’s 2026 Service Recognition Reception on Tuesday evening, May 12, 2026, at the Aldine ISD Community Center. #AldineStory Photos by Andy Adams / Aldine ISD Communications Visit the Gallery

METRO to Increase Frequency, Extend Hours for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:00:00 Z

(Visit Houston TX) The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) will expand service across its system during the FIFA World Cup 2026 to ensure both visitors and everyday riders can move safely, reliably, and efficiently across the region. The company s...

Zillow files antitrust lawsuit against MRED, Compass

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:54 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Zillow has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Midwest Real Estate Data and Compass following an April agreement in which Compass said it would share its nationwide listings through MRED’s private listing network as part of an expanded MLS...

NAR: Existing-home sales flat in April

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:01:02 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Existing-home sales for all types of residences were roughly flat in April, rising just 0.2% month over month to a rate of 4.02 million transactions, the National Association of REALTORS® said . Year over year, sales were flat. The median-existing...

BHGRE Gary Greene adds compliance specialists Jade Hardy, Stazi Pena in Houston

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:38:35 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene added veteran agents Jade Hardy and Stazi Pena to its Houston-area operations team. Hardy, previously with REMAX, and Pena, previously with Compass, will operate across Gary Greene’s 14 Houston-area...

Cotality rolls out listing-managent platform Cotality BLX; HomeServices of America, Keller Williams first to adopt

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:22:36 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Real estate data provider Cotality has launched Cotality Broker Listing Exchange, a new listing-management workflow tool for brokerages. HomeServices of America and Keller Williams will be the first firms to adopt the platform. Cotality BLX is...

Aldine ISD Lighthouse Project End-of-the-Year Celebration 05-11-2026

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:55:56 Z

(Aldineisd.org) Scenes from the Aldine ISD Lighthouse Project End-of-the-Year Celebration on Monday morning, May 11, 2026, in the Aldine ISD Community Center. #AldineStory Photos by Andy Adams / Aldine ISD Communications Visit the Gallery

Two Aldine ISD Standouts Punch Their Ticket to State

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:41:26 Z

(Aldineisd.org) A pair of Aldine ISD student-athletes are headed to Austin after earning runner-up finishes at the Region II Track and Field Championships in Waco, securing spots in the UIL State Track and Field Meet at Mike A. Myers Stadium on the campus of The...

Decision Day at Eisenhower Brings Students and Alumni Together

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:20:54 Z

(Aldineisd.org) Eisenhower High School seniors celebrated the next chapter of their lives during the school’s y Decision Day event held May 7, where students officially announced and committed to their post-secondary goals, including universities and military...

The Truth About Agents: 2026 survey results

Mon, 11 May 2026 02:00:04 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) The 2026 Truth About Agents is here, straight from the front lines of greater Houston real estate. This annual report breaks down agent income, training priorities, client demographics, new construction, team structures, AI usage and more. From...

HAR: Affordability gains in Houston as 42% of households can swing homeownership

Fri, 08 May 2026 08:06:01 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Housing affordability improved across the greater Houston area during the first quarter as 42% of households could afford a median-priced home, according to a report from the Houston Association of REALTORS® . That proportion was up from 37% during...

Home sales rise 5% in Houston

Fri, 08 May 2026 03:21:35 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Following a week of increased consumer interest, closed home sales rose 5.2% in Houston, according to the Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS® . Homebuyers purchased 2,553 properties during the week ended May 4, up from...