It’s rare that taxes are lowered, and Houston homeowners saw it happen last year. But when the City Council decreased property tax rates, there was little reason to get out the champagne.

Games are a big draw

If you feel like testing your luck, you can find a friendly poker game twice a week in the lounge at Eagle’s Trace. And you’d better bring your “A” game in addition to a little pocket money, because the regulars are no slouches.