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Life at ABHR

ABHR Team Comes Together for Make-A-Wish Volunteer Day

September 2, 2026

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Education, In the Industry, Insights, News

How MUDs keep Texas housing affordable

August 31, 2026

Kelsey Taylor stands beside a quote graphic about joining the ULI-DFW Community Development Council, with her name and Senior Attorney title shown at the bottom.

Life at ABHR

Kelsey Taylor Joins Urban Land Institute (ULI) DFW Community Development Council

August 5, 2026

Aerial view of a large suburban master-planned community with rows of houses, curving streets, and a wooded area beside the neighborhood.

In the Industry, Master Planned Communities

20 Texas Master Planned Communities in RCLCO’s Mid-Year Top 50

August 5, 2026

A Texas House committee hearing room with lawmakers seated behind a curved wooden dais and a speaker standing at the front, with audience members in rows of seats and a banner reading "Committee on Land & Resource Management."

Education, In the Industry

ABHR Partner Trey Lary Testifies Before Texas House Committee on the Critical Role of MUDs in Housing Affordability and Growth

July 23, 2026

Five panelists sit on a stage with BISNOW branding during a discussion, while a Texas Infrastructure Program banner stands at the right and a presentation screen appears at the left.

In the Industry

Infrastructure Is Driving the Next Chapter of Central Texas Growth

July 13, 2026

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Life at ABHR

Celebrating America’s 250th Together at ABHR

July 1, 2026

A graphic map of Texas highlights ABHR North Texas, ABHR Houston, and ABHR Central Texas under the heading "ABHR Ranked by Legal 500," with Houston, Dallas, and Austin listed along the bottom.

In the Industry

The Legal 500 Ranks ABHR

June 10, 2026

An aerial view of a planned suburban housing development with rows of homes, curving roads, green lawns, and a lake to the right, featuring the Viridian logo at the bottom.

Education, In the Industry

Why MUDs Are Essential for Texas Housing Development

May 28, 2026

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In the Industry, Master Planned Communities

The Rise of Experience-Driven Communities

May 12, 2026

Angie Lutz, wearing a black blazer over a teal top, stands beside an announcement graphic about her selection to the WLI Americas Executive Committee, with the ABHR logo and her signature on a white and navy layout.

In the Industry, News

ABHR Congratulates Angie Lutz on Selection to WLI Americas Executive Committee

May 7, 2026

A boy dressed in a Mario costume sits in front of a colorful balloon arch with star-shaped balloons, while a child in a green cap stands nearby and a Make-A-Wish display is behind them.

Life at ABHR

ABHR Hosts Wish Celebration Events Across Texas in Partnership with Make-A-Wish

April 30, 2026

A group of people stands beside a Meno Coffee Cart in an office lobby, while a branded ABHR coffee cup sits on a Ripples machine tray.

Life at ABHR

ABHR Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Meno Coffee Cart

March 24, 2026

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In the Industry, Master Planned Communities, News

New Amenities, Hundreds More Homes in Works at $5 Billion Goodland Community

March 11, 2026

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In the Industry

How Special Districts Are Powering North Texas Growth

March 10, 2026

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Education, In the Industry

From Houston To North Texas: How MUD Park Bonds Are Redefining Master-Planned Developments

March 5, 2026

An aerial view of a lakeside community park with green lawns, walking paths, a playground, and a pool beside a clubhouse, surrounded by houses.

In the Industry

Texas Master Planned Communities Dominate In National Rankings

February 28, 2026

Five panelists and a moderator sit on a stage at a Bisnow event, with a blue Bisnow backdrop and a Houston Methodist banner beside them.

Education, In the Industry

Houston MPC Developers: Times Are Changing. Get Used To It

February 17, 2026