2026 kitchen remodels will prioritize functionality over looks, says Houzz

If the new year signals tackling long-awaited renovation projects for Dallas homeowners, then an outdated kitchen shou...

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Tesla lithium refinery, ‘largest in America,’ now operating in Texas

Tesla CEO Elon Musk wrote in an X post on Jan. 14, “The largest Lithium refinery in America is now operational.”

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Home values in Texas fell 2.45% in 2025, the largest drop in 14 years

Home values in Texas dropped by 2.45% in 2025, according to Zillow data — the largest single-year decrease since 2011.

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2 Dallas-area ZIP codes among top U.S. places to move in December 2025

Dallas-Fort Worth solidified its place as the top U.S. destination for movers in 2025, and now two local ZIP cod...

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Recapping the Texas A&M Forest Service Annual Report

The 2025 Texas A&M Forest Service Annual Report provides statistics on acres, seedlings, trees, wildfires, response an...

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Austin housing market drops its 'urgency' in more stable 2026

The latest Central Texas Housing Market Report from Unlock MLS has revealed Austin's housing market showed "clear si...

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$700M in city projects recommended for Austin's 2026 bond

The final outline for this fall's proposed bond election could still change based on public input and City Council review this spring.

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Elijah Wood's former Austin home hits the market and more top stories

Editor's note: The top Austin news of the week includes a celebrity real estate listing, James Beard nods, and o...

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The Woodlands ranks among America’s top 50 most sought-after suburbs

The Woodlands has ranked as the 48th most highly sought-after U.S. suburb of 2025, according to a new national s...

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