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Christmas Lights in August? Why Houston HOA Boards Should Plan Holiday Lighting Earlier Than They Think

August 26, 2026 93 0

For Houston HOA boards planning entrance monuments, clubhouses, parks and neighborhood holiday displays, starting the Christmas lighting conversation months before December can mean better scheduling, clearer budgets, safer installations and fewer last-minute surprises. Read more

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FinCEN Final Rule Ends CTA Reporting for U.S. Companies: What Houston HOA Boards Need to Know

August 19, 2026 152 0

Houston-area HOA and condominium board members no longer have Corporate Transparency Act reporting obligations under FinCEN’s final rule, but the federal law itself remains in place. Read more

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Why Smarter Water Management Is Becoming a Bigger Priority for Houston-Area HOAs

August 19, 2026 167 0

WaterLogic Texas Vice President of Technology John O’Donnell shares how a Houston upbringing, decades in irrigation and an evolving generation of smart water technology have shaped his approach to helping HOA boards protect landscapes, control water costs and plan for... Read more

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Protecting HOA Funds: How Houston Area Communities Can Strengthen Financial Oversight and Prevent Fraud

June 17, 2026 127 0

HOA assessments represent more than monthly dues. They are a community’s shared investment in amenities, maintenance, reserves, property values, and long-term trust. Read more

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HOA Spotlight: For Hugh Durlam, Building Community Means More Than Maintaining a Neighborhood

June 16, 2026 412 0

He helped guide Canyon Gate at Cinco Ranch through Hurricane Harvey, created neighborhood traditions that families still talk about years later, and isn't afraid to admit that HOA leadership can sometimes leave him exhausted. Yet after all these years, Hugh... Read more

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Meet the Katy Family Behind the Business That Cleaned Katy ISD Stadiums for Graduation, Supports Neighbors, and Pays It Forward

June 8, 2026 203 0

From maintaining miles of HOA brick walls and community monuments to preparing Katy ISD stadiums for graduation, the family behind Katy Brothers Pressure Washing has built a reputation for professionalism, community service, and a commitment to doing the right thing. Read more

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HOA Board Member Spotlight: Dave Ellis of Williamsburg Settlement in Katy

May 19, 2026 134 0

HOA Board Member Spotlight: Dave Ellis of Williamsburg Settlement Long before Katy became synonymous with sprawling master-planned communities, resort-style amenities, and digitally connected neighborhoods, Williamsburg Settlement represented something relatively new for West Houston: a carefully planned suburban community designed around... Read more

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HOA Board vs. HOA Management Company: Understanding the Partnership That Helps Houston Communities Thrive

May 19, 2026 194 0

From neighborhood amenities and homeowner communication to long-term planning and daily operations, HOA boards and management companies each play a different role in shaping the communities Houston-area residents call home. Read more

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HOA Disaster Preparedness in Houston: Why Proactive Leadership Matters Before the Next Storm

April 21, 2026 137 0

As hurricane season looms each year along the Gulf Coast, the responsibility of preparation doesn’t fall solely on individual homeowners—it increasingly rests on the shoulders of HOA boards tasked with protecting entire communities. From safeguarding shared infrastructure to making timely... Read more

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Elizabeth “Ellie” Zloty of Blue Stream Fiber: Building Trust, Connectivity and Stronger HOA Communities Across Greater Houston

April 21, 2026 182 0

Across Greater Houston—from Cypress and Katy to Spring and surrounding communities—HOA boards are facing a new kind of pressure: how to keep up with rising expectations around internet reliability, smart home technology, and overall resident experience. For many, those decisions... Read more

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