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New community events aim to boost economy in Lake Houston area Investing in festivities

BY EMILY LINCKE

Sip & Shop

1960

N. HOUSTON AVE.

Strahan’s Bakehouse is one of several vendors that participated in Humble’s Sip & Shop on Feb. 13. The event is one of several new and revamped events taking place across the Lake Houston area. (Raphael Fernandez/Community Impact)

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4 Wingstop The eatery oers bone-in and boneless wings with more than a dozen avor options, as well as chicken sandwiches, crispy tenders and fries. • Opened Feb. 11 • 4529 Kingwood Drive, Ste. 170, Kingwood • www.wingstop.com 5 Master Kang’s Taekwondo Owned by Master Kun Kang, the martial arts school is dedicated to teaching children, teens and adults through traditional Taekwondo training. The facility oers beginner to advanced classes and trial lessons for new students. • Opened Jan. 5 • 12235 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble • www.kangstkd.com 6 Cheeky Monkeys Franchise owner Nisar Maknojia said the indoor playground facility features soft play areas—such as slides, trampolines and ball pits—geared for children ages 10 months to 8 years. Amenities geared toward parents include free Wi-Fi and a cafe serving hot and cold beverages as well as treats. The venue accepts walk-ins and is available to host birthday parties. • Opened Feb. 16 • 4902 Atascocita Road, Ste. 600, Humble • www.cheekymonkeys.us

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coee beans; thirst quenchers such as the Desert Pear Refresher and the Dirty Cherry Poppi; and lemonade. • Opened Feb. 14 • 17622 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Atascocita • www.hteao.com 3 Portillo’s Known for its Chicago street food, the fast-casual restaurant oers a menu of Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and char-grilled burgers. The Humble location features Portillo’s “Restaurant of the Future” design that includes seating for 166 guests, double drive-thru lanes, and specic accommodations for on-the-go guests who prefer carryout. • Soft opened Feb. 11; grand opening Feb. 24 • 111 FM 1960 Bypass Road E., Humble • www.portillos.com

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1 Plush Nail Bar The nail salon oers an array of services, including manicures and pedicures, facials, waxing, threading, massages, red light therapy, eyelash services, and acrylic and dip nail services. Additionally, customers have access to a full-service bar while they’re in the salon. • Opening Jan. 23 • 740 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood • www.plushnailbartx.com 2 HTeaO The Texas-based beverage business oers more than 20 avors of iced tea, including sweet and unsweet options; hot and iced coee made with Free Rein Coee Company

7 Chipotle The eatery oers burritos, bowls, salads, quesadillas and tacos, with a variety of customizable options. Construction is projected to start in July and conclude in December, according to a Jan. 19 TDLR ling. • 25661 Hwy. 59, Kingwood • www.chipotle.com 8 Panda Express The eatery oers an array of American-style Chinese food options, including rice, chow mein noodles, orange chicken, black pepper steak, honey walnut shrimp and egg rolls. Construction is expected to begin in July and

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wrap up in February 2027, per a Jan. 12 TDLR ling. • 15902 Woodland Hills Drive, Humble • www.pandaexpress.com 9 McDonald’s The fast food chain is known for its burgers, fries, chicken nuggets and McFlurries. Construction is expected to begin in May and wrap up in September, per a Sept. 25 TDLR ling. • 12312 Will Clayton Parkway, Atascocita • www.mcdonalds.com 10 Mister Car Wash The drive-thru car wash also oers interior car cleaning services. Construction is projected to begin in May and wrap up in February 2027, per a Dec. 4 TDLR ling. • 13750 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble • www.mistercarwash.com 11 Paris Baguette The bakery oers baked goods and pastries including cakes, donuts and croissants, as well as hot beverages, such as rich Lavazza coees, creamy lattes and soothing teas. Construction is set to begin in April and be completed by Oct. 15, according to a Jan. 30 TDLR ling. • 708 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood • www.parisbaguette.com 12 Joe V’s Smart Shop Construction on a new grocery store location in Humble is expected to wrap up in October, according to a Sept. 12 TDLR ling. The $9.4 million project will consist of converting a roughly 58,000-square-foot facility into a new space for the grocery store.

• Relocated Feb. 2 • 902 E. Main St., Humble • www.mundylegalsvcs.com

Coming soon

14 TNC Nutrition Owned by Amrita Menon, TNC Nutrition oers professional-grade vitamins and supplements, personalized nutritional guidance and integrative wellness support. The locally owned wellness store has been serving the Kingwood community for over 25 years and was previously located at 1327 Kingwood

Drive, Kingwood. • Relocated Jan. 1 • 23858 Hwy. 59 N., Kingwood • www.tncnutrition.com

18 In-N Out Burger Mike Abbate, vice president of store development for In-N-Out Burger, said the company is still in the development application process for a proposed location in the Deerbrook Plaza shopping center. The California-based fast-food chain is known for its burgers, fries, shakes and “not-so-secret” menu. • Opening date TBD • 9663 FM 1960 Bypass, Humble • www.in-n-out.com

In the news

15 Zammitti’s Italian Ristorante The Kingwood eatery celebrated its 15th anniversary with a celebratory dinner Feb. 5. Originally opening in 2011, Zammitti’s Italian Ristorante serves staple Italian cuisine as well as dishes from the surrounding regions. • 1660 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood • www.zammittis.com 16 Little B’s Bakery The locally-owned bakery celebrated its rst anniversary on Jan. 4. Little B’s Bakery oers a variety of pastries including ready-to-go cakes, cookies and cupcakes. Pastry avors vary by the season. • 1310 Northpark Drive, Ste. 400, Kingwood • www.littlebsbakery.org 17 Myocarditis Foundation The Kingwood-based nonprot announced the appointment of Helene Webster to serve as the nonprot’s new executive director via a Dec. 8 news release. The organization’s mission is to raise awareness of myocarditis—inammation and damage to the heart that can aect otherwise healthy individuals, mainly children and young adults—through research, education and family support. • 800 Rockmead Drive, Ste. 155, Kingwood • www.myocarditisfoundation.org

Closings

19 Francesca’s The Houston-based clothing retail chain Francesca’s started the process of liquidating all merchandise and closing all stores in mid-January. The company operates more than 450 stores in over 45 states, including two in the Lake Houston area. In early January, the company received a notice of default from its lender that required the company to permanently shut down. Company oªcials did not respond to requests for comment. • Began liquidating Jan. 14 • A Deerbrook Mall, 20131 Hwy. 59, Humble; B 732 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood • www.francescas.com

• 19611 Hwy. 59, Humble • www.joevsmartshop.com

Relocations

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Government

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Lake Houston-area population rises more than 12% over 5-year span

population growth from 2019 to 2024, except for 77345, which saw its population fall by 76 residents, data shows. ZIP code 77044 saw the largest percentage growth in population, adding more than 9,560 residents over ve years. Demographically, the Lake Houston area’s Hispanic population increased by more than 22% during that time frame. Similarly, the area’s Black population increased by roughly 18%, while the area’s white population fell by around 8.5%, census data shows.

The Lake Houston area’s population grew by roughly 12.1% over ve years, rising from 285,668 residents in 2019 to 320,106 residents in 2024, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. On Jan. 29, the U.S. Census Bureau released new ve-year data for 2024 as part of its American Community Survey, which represents a ve-year estimate of the population across the country from 2020 to 2024. This data compares with the 2019 survey results. Each of the six Lake Houston-area ZIP codes saw

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Black or African American White Hispanic or Latino

Two or more races Other race American Indian or Alaskan Native Native Hawaiian or other Pacic Islander

32.6%

39.8%

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2019 total population: 285,668 2024 total population: 320,106

0.1% 0.4% 1.6% 2.9% 0.1%

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*ALL CATEGORIES LISTED ARE RACES, EXCEPT FOR HISPANIC OR LATINO, WHICH IS NOT A RACE. HOWEVER, THE PERCENTAGES OF THE RACES LISTED DO NOT INCLUDE HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS. NOTE: PERCENTAGES MAY NOT ADD UP TO 100% DUE TO ROUNDING.

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Government

BY EMILY LINCKE

Stop Overpaying on Property Taxes Mark Martin was chosen by Humble City Council to ll Place 1, which was left vacant following the death of council member Charles “Andy” Curry on Dec. 15. Five people applied to ll Place 1, and they were each interviewed by City Council before Martin was chosen, Mayor Norman Funderburk said during the Feb. 12 regular Humble City Council meeting. City law allows the council to either hold a special election or appoint a replacement when a council member seat is left vacant. The Place 1 term runs until 2027. In December 2022, Martin was chosen to replace outgoing council member Charles Cunningham after he was elected to the Texas House of Representatives. Humble City Council appoints 2 leaders Humble City Council welcomed a new council member and interim police chief on Feb. 12. The gist

Humble restricts faux slot machines Humble City Council unanimously voted Feb. 12 to restrict faux slot machine games, called eight-liners, to specic venues— reducing the number of places allowed to oer the games by half, city ocials said. What’s changing? Under the new ordinance, bars, night clubs, bingo halls and billiard halls can only oer up to two eight-liner games. “In short, we’re taking them out of gas stations, and we’re not allowing stand- alone game rooms, period,” City Manager Jason Stuebe said. While slot machines and other gambling devices oering cash prizes are illegal in Texas, eight-liners are legal if they grant non-cash prizes worth less than $5, accord- ing to the Texas State Law Library.

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In other news Meanwhile, Kris Batteneld was selected as interim chief for the Humble Police Department following former Chief Daniel Zientek’s resignation on Feb. 10. Batteneld previously served as a captain for HPD. On Dec. 11, Zientek was put on administrative leave pending a third-party investigation into HPD’s management and operations. On Feb. 12, City Manager Jason Stuebe said the city would not share the investigation results at this time due to attorney-client privilege.

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Development

BY EMILY LINCKE

Houston Fire Department opens revamped Station 92 at IAH to the aviation system, because the aviation system is run on trust,” HAS Director of Aviation Jim Szczesniak said. “The passengers trust that we’re going to make everything as safe as possible so they have a great journey, and that includes the reghters here.” How did we get here?

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The original Station 92 still sits near the new facility, Runge said. Station 92 was originally located at 4300 Will Clayton Parkway, Houston, while the new station is located at 4500 Will Clayton Parkway, Houston. The new station was funded through a combina- tion of federal and HAS funding, Runge said. Notable quote “To everybody out there that’s been part of this: this could not have been done without you,” HFD Chief Thomas Muñoz said Feb. 6. “It started o as a vision, it’s now a reality.”

The new 21,000-square-foot re station features six re-response apparatuses.

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Investing in festivities From the cover

The framework

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Wooden said some of the new events have sprung from local business owners’ and residents’ involvement. Local business owner Darian Ortiz said she con- cocted Kids Day in the Park to draw more people to Downtown Humble after she opened her store, The Rowdy Chick, nearby in January 2025. Ortiz also operates as an event vendor.

local farmers,” Krystal Wertman said. In late 2024, JG Events also took over management of Kingwood Town Center’s annual heritage events, such as Christmas in the Park and the Mardi Gras Festival. In Humble, city ocials have partnered with local businesses to host a new monthly Sip & Shop event and a quarterly Kids Day in the Park event. Humble Civic Center Director Jennifer Wooden, who organizes many of the events, said the city and the volunteers want to “breathe life back into our downtown.” “For us, the growth really is coming from events, and it is what draws tourists to Humble,” Wooden said.

Free community events—from farmers markets to themed festivals—have been emphasized across the Lake Houston area over the last year to stir up economic activity, local stakeholders said. On Jan. 1, the Kingwood Farmers Market relaunched under new management— family-owned company JG Events, which acquired the Lake Houston Farmers Market in early 2025. Krystal Wertman, who owns JG Events with her husband, Timothy Wertman, said they want to expand and refresh the markets. “We want to bring people … here and keep our money local here in Humble and support our

Shopping local Vendors at the Lake Houston-area events oer a variety of products.

Sip & Shop

The Rowdy Chick Products: women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories The Hidden Chapter Products: blind date with a book/puzzle (mystery activity packages)

Recently revamped events Multiple Lake Houston-area events have been launched or revamped within the last year.

Kingwood

E. TOWN CENTER CIR.

Kingwood Farmers Market Sweet Wing Gardens

Products: fresh raw honey, beeswax soaps and lip balms, honey infusions At the event: beekeeping demonstrations

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Event frequency

Weekly Semi-monthly Monthly Quarterly

Lake Houston Farmers Market My Grand Bites

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Products: cookies, chocolate-covered Oreos, brownies SOURCES: INDIVIDUAL BUSINESSES, JG EVENTS, VISIT HUMBLE, CITY OF HUMBLE COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Assuming responsibility for established events has presented some challenges along the way, Krystal Wertman said. During JG Events’ rst Fourth of July event in Kingwood, attendees reported diculty viewing the reworks. Krystal Wertman said she has been working to ensure the next event goes smoothly. Nicole Jaimes, the marketing/operations direc- tor for Chachi’s Mexican Restaurant in Kingwood Town Center, said some of new management’s changes for the events have been frustrating. For example, Jaimes said she takes issue with JG Events charging vendors 20% of alcohol sales, plus an event fee. Event goers have also taken up local businesses’ parking lots, she said. Vendor charges help JG Events cover the cost of event insurance, permits, stang and more, the Wertmans said in a Feb. 6 email statement. They said they are working on improving event parking.

3 Sip & Shop Support local businesses while sipping a beverage. These events are hosted by the city of Humble and were launched in February 2025. • When: monthly on the second Friday • Where: Uptown Park, 310 E. Main St., Humble • Facebook: Sip & Shop: Humble TX 1 Kids Day in the Park Hosted by the city of Humble, families can enjoy activities, food and music outdoors. The event was launched in May 2025. • When: quarterly • Where: Uptown Park, 310 E. Main St., Humble • Facebook: Kids Day in the Park: Humble TX

4 Lake Houston Farmers Market JG Events acquired the markets in early 2025. • When: A weekly on Saturdays, B semi-monthly on the second and fourth Sunday • Where: A Bel Furniture, 20450 Hwy. 59, Humble; B Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club, 2 Kingwood Farmers Market JG Events took over the farmers market Jan. 1. • When: weekly on Thursdays, monthly on the §irst Sunday • Where: Town Center Park, 2814 E. Town Center Circle, Kingwood • www.kwdfarmersmarket.com

18100 Walden Forest Drive, Atascocita • www.lakehoustonfarmersmarket.com

SOURCES: VISIT HUMBLE, JG EVENTSCOMMUNITY IMPACT

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BY EMILY LINCKE

Quotes of note

Fun for the family

The Wertmans said they are brimming with new event ideas they hope to debut soon in the local area. Plans include a spicy food festival in Kingwood, with the date to be determined. “The community itself really appreciates the family-friendly events that we put on so they can come out and do something that’s a©ordable,” Timothy Wertman said. Zac Stayton—owner of honey shop Sweet Wing Gardens, a new vendor at the Kingwood Farmers Market—said he feels JG Events has done a good job of creating new interest in the markets and events. Meanwhile, the organizers of the Humble city events are largely focused on continually improving their new events, including a new Flower Fest that will debut in April, Ortiz said. “The events have been the spark for growth in our downtown along with so many improvements that the city has really invested in,” Wooden said.

Upcoming annual events

“It’s really important for … the community to get together and really get to know your neighbor. But [also] get to know what’s going on in the community.” DARIAN ORTIZ, THE ROWDY CHICK OWNER

City of Humble/Visit Humble March 27: Adult Easter Egg Hunt April 11: Inaugural Flower Fest Oct. 10 : Good Oil Days Early December: Christmas Parade of Lights*

JG Events March 28: Kingwood Easter in the Park

April 25: Anime Foodie Festival July 4: Fourth of July Festival October: Bark in the Park* Oct. 10: In a Pickle Festival Dec. 5: Christmas in the Park

“The money that is spent at farmers markets ends up being put ... back into the community. It

really benets everybody that way. Also, you know what you’re [buying].” ZAC STAYTON, SWEET WING GARDENS OWNER

*EXACT DATES TBD SOURCES: VISIT HUMBLE, JG EVENTS, CITY OF HUMBLE COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Transportation

Events

BY JOVANNA AGUILAR

BY HANNAH BROL

3 Sand Creek Village drainage improvements

Lake Houston BridgeFest 2026 This annual 5K and 1-mile race returns to bene£t the local community through the support initiatives of both the Lake Houston Family YMCA and the Rotary Club of the Lake Houston Area. • March 28, 8 a.m.-noon • $30-$60 (prices increase after Feb. 22) • Lake Houston Family YMCA, 2420 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood • www.runsignup.com Easter in the Park JG Events invites the community to an Easter egg hunt festival including several age group hunts at Kingwood Town Center Park. • March 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free (admission) • 8 N. Main St., Kingwood • www.jg-events.com Asleep at the Wheel Head to the Charles Bender Performing Arts Center for a blend of Western swing, classic country and Americana. • March 28, 6 p.m.

Upcoming projects

March

SORTERS MCCLELLAN RD. Project: Drainage improvements are being made along portions of several roadways in Sand Creek Village, including Crystal Falls Drive, Woodland Ridge Drive, Eagle Creek Drive, Deer Hollow Drive and Highland Laurels Drive. Update: Work resumed in early February after work was paused to relocate a water main to allow for a new storm drainpipe, Flickinger said in the Feb. 4 newsletter. • Timeline: spring 2025-April 3, 2026 • Cost: $1.52 million • Funding source: city of Houston’s Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Fund 4 FM 1960 widening projects Project: FM 1960 is being widened to a six-lane divided roadway between Business FM 1960 and the McKay Bridge at Lake Houston. Update: Construction on Segment B wrapped up in December, said Bambi Hall, public information ocer for the Texas Department of Transportation via email Feb. 16. Construction on Segment A is nearing completion with all westbound lanes set to open by Feb. 23 (after press time) and all eastbound lanes expected to open by March 23.

1 Northpark Drive reconstruction project Project: Northpark Drive will be reconstructed as a six- lane divided roadway between Russell Palmer Road and Woodland Hills Drive. Update: Contract bidding will begin in 2028. • Timeline: October 2028-2030 • Cost: $72.7 million • Funding sources: city of Houston, Lake Houston Redevelopment Authority/Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 10

Spring Concert Series Kings Harbor Waterfront Village will kick o its annual Spring Concert Series with a live musical performance by the Max Burgess Duo.

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• March 5, 6-8 p.m. • Free (admission) • 4501 Magnolia Cove Drive, Kingwood • https://kings-harbor.com

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Spring Preview in the Pines Shop for seasonal items including ¢orals, candles, plants, wellness products and home decor. • March 6, 5-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • Kingwood Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood • www.thelivableforest.com “A Golden Voice: 50 Years on Stage” Opera Leggera is presenting a tribute concert with longtime collaborators and special guests. • March 21, 7 p.m. • $10-$28 (admission) • The Nathaniel Center, 804 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood • www.onthestage.tickets/opera-leggera

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Ongoing projects

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‘Alice in Wonderland’ The Kingwood Ballet presents “Alice in Wonderland,” a comical and colorful story ballet following Alice as she journeys through Wonderland with the White Rabbit and the Cheshire Cat. • March 27-28, 7 p.m.; March 28-29, 1:30 p.m. • $23-$40 (individual tickets) • The Nathaniel Center, 804 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood • www.kingwoodballet.org

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2 Northpark Drive overpass project Project: Northpark Drive is being widened to a six-lane divided roadway between Hwy. 59 and Russell Palmer Road with an overpass. Update: The east-west drainage connection beneath Loop 494 and the railroad tracks has been completed, Houston City Council member Fred Flickinger said in a Feb. 4 newsletter, noting the connection is an essential step before overpass construction can move forward. • Timeline: April 2023-fourth quarter 2026 • Cost: $76.8 million • Funding sources: city of Houston, LHRA/TIRZ 10

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• $95 (general admission) • 611 Higgins St., Humble • www.charlesbendertheater.com

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• Timeline: late2021-March or April 2026 • Cost: A $58.2 million, B $70 million • Funding source: TxDOT

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2026

The Little Montessori School The school is hosting oceanography camps to teach kids STEM principals with marine biology themes. Outdoor activities will also be part of the curriculum. Type: academics, day Ages: 3-12 Dates: June 15-July 3, July 6-24 Cost: $335 (one week), $930 (three-week session) • 3059 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood • www.littlemontessorischool.com School of Rock Music Camps School of Rock Kingwood will host several camps throughout the summer, including Green Day, Best of the ‘90s, ‘80s Rock, Pop Legends and Rookies camps. Type: day, music Ages: 5-18 Dates: June 1-Aug. 7 Cost: $330-$550 per camp • 1580 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood • www.schoolofrock.com/locations/kingwood The Village Centers Summer Camp The nonprot will host a summer camp for teens and young adults with special needs featuring activities and community outings from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Type: day Ages: 17-22 Dates: June 1-July 31

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Armored Sports Armored Sports will host a sports camp after Vacation Bible School at Atascocita Methodist Church, and a basketball camp and a multisports variety camp at Second Baptist Kingwood-North Campus. Type: day, religious, sports Ages: 4-12 Dates: June 23-July 10 Cost: $125-$150 • 19325 Pinehurst Trail Drive, Humble; 22770 Hwy. 59, Humble • www.armored-sports.com Art Camps at Cordovan Art School Campers can select from over 40 weekly themed camps and experience mixed media of all kinds at Cordovan Art School. Type: arts, day Ages: 5-16 Dates: June 1-Aug. 11 Cost: Beginning at $299 weekly • 18455 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Ste. 130, Humble • www.cordovanartschool.com/atascocita UCY Summer Camp Hosted by United City Church in Humble, this camp will feature water sports, worship and Bible studies, helping campers grow spiritually while building friendships. Type: overnight, religious Grades: 6-12 Dates: June 13-June 17 Cost: $550 (price increases to $600 after March 20) • Box Woods Cho-Yeh, 500 Lazy Lane, Livingston • https://unitedcity.church

Coach B’s Summer Science Caravan Owner Dale Bransom will host two camp sessions each week with eld trips and activities centered around STEM. Locations include Atascocita, Dallas, Humble, Katy, Kingwood and New Caney. Type: academics, day Grades: 5-8 Dates: June 1-July 31 Cost: $609 per week (price increases to $629 per week after April 15) • 21663 Lexor Drive, Porter • www.summersciencecaravan.com

Krafty Shack Summer Camps Krafty Shack will host craft camps throughout the summer from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and from 2-4:30 p.m.

Cost: $25 per day or $400 per month • 3819 Plum Valley Drive, Kingwood • www.thevillagecenters.org

Monday-Friday. Type: arts, day Ages: 5 and older Dates: May 25-Aug. 7 Cost: $20 per child • 22043 E. Hammond Drive, Porter • www.kraftyshack.com

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Bright Minds Future Leaders Attend the school’s inaugural summer camps, which will teach campers skills such as sewing, sculpture, painting,

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chess and STEAM topics. Type: academics, arts, day Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 8-July 24 Cost: $150-$185 per week • 22893 Antique Lane, New Caney • www.brightmindsfutureleaders.com

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Creativity Shell Day Camps The nonprot will host day camps centered around STEAM activities; sewing, quilting, crocheting and knitting; cooking and baking; and pottery and art. Type: academics, arts, day Ages: 3-14 Dates: June 1-Aug. 7 Cost: $250-$350 per week; $8 per day (lunch) • 3939 Glade Valley Drive, Kingwood • www.creativityshell.org Lake Houston Family YMCA Adventure Camp The Lake Houston Family YMCA will host Adventure Camp featuring themed weeks with activities including archery, canoeing, nature walks and STEM activities. Type: academics, arts, day, sports Ages: 5-15 Dates: June 2-July 31

D BAT Baseball & Softball Camps The training facilities will host summer camps for baseball and softball from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Type: day, sports Ages: 5-13 Dates: June 1-Aug. 11 Cost: $250 per week or $65 per day • 3505 FM 1960 E., Humble; 21922 Valley Ranch Crossing Drive, Porter • www.dbathumble.com; www.dbatvalleyranch.com Primrose Schools Summer Adventure Club Eight Lake Houston-area Primrose Schools will o¤er camps featuring hands-on activities and eld trips. Type: academics, arts, day, sports Ages: 5-12

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Kingwood Revolution Volleyball Club Summer Camps

The volleyball club will host camps for players of varying skill levels, coached by the club’s coaches as well as college coaches from around the state. This year, sand and beach volleyball camps/leagues will be added. Type: day, sports Ages: 7-18 Dates: May-August (exact dates TBD) Cost: TBD • 23251 Ford Road, Porter • www.kingwoodrevolutionvbc.com

Dates: May 30-Aug. 12 Cost: $235-$245 weekly • Locations vary • www.primroseschools.com

Cost: $225 per week, $45 registration fee • 2420 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Houston • www.ymcahouston.org

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Pet accommodations Dogs Day Inn oers several dierent housing options for boarding services including:

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Co-owners Jim and Gina Jones operate the business with their sons, Brandon and Dylan Jones.

Dogs Day Inn Pet Resort in Kingwood features a pool where pets who enjoy swimming can play and socialize.

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Dogs Day Inn Pet Resort marks 36 years of pet care

“This year marks an incredible milestone, 36 years of Dogs Day Inn Pet Resort, and we couldn’t have done it without [our customers],” Jones said. The local pet resort recently transitioned to be more hands on with daily operations. Jones said he now directly manages the Atascocita location with help from his sons Brandon and Dylan Jones. Meanwhile, the Kingwood location welcomed a new manager, Susan James, in January last year. What’s special about it? Beyond pet grooming, daycare and training, pets are provided with a safe environment. With a sta of over 10 trained professionals, Dogs Day Inn provides each pet with the individ- ual attention they need.

What began in 1990 as an Humble grooming facility has grown into Dogs Day Inn, a trusted dog grooming and boarding facility serving pet owners in Kingwood and Atascocita. Fueled by his love for pets, Jim Jones built a business that oers dogs and cats a home away from home in Atascocita and Kingwood. A family aair An entrepreneur at a young age, Jones started his career by running a used car lot alongside his brother, before discovering a stronger calling in pet care. After 36 years, Dogs Day Inn Pet Resort in Kingwood and Atascocita, is now solely owned by husband and wife duo Jim and Gina Jones.

Pet grooming, daycare, training and boarding are among the services oered at Dogs Day Inn Pet Resort.

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The club raises money through its annual Holiday Marketplace event, typically held in October.

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Volunteers for the Kingwood Women’s Club help a variety of causes, including providing meals to people in need.

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Kingwood Women’s Club expanding outreach Even after 40 years of volunteering, the King- wood Women’s Club is still aiming to grow and help even more people in need, club President Diane Shreve said. The overview The club has about 160 members who are

From left, Ronna Hardage, Diane Shreve and Kathy Adkins hold leadership positions with the club.

The club was originally launched in 1985 by 13 women, said Kathy Adkins, the club’s community liaison and a former president. “[The club] has been everything I thought it could be and 10 times more. ... I think we have done a tremendous service out here,” Adkins said. Looking forward Now, the group’s leaders are focused on expand- ing their eorts by working with new nonprots and hosting more fundraisers, said Ronna Hard- age, the club’s public relations chair. In May, the group hosted its rst food drive, which may be held annually. “[Volunteering] makes you realize how blessed you are,” Hardage said.

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Local impact Over $1 million total has been raised at the club’s fundraiser events $150,000 was raised at last year’s Holiday Marketplace 4.7 tons of food were donated at the group’s May food drive $5,000 was donated to help found Project Mammogram, which oers free breast cancer screenings

required to volunteer at least 50 hours each year, Shreve said. Club members spend time with about 14 organizations, doing volunteer work such as helping teachers at local schools and serving meals to people in need. The history The Kingwood Women’s Club celebrated its 40th anniversary last year, in March.

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The Groves, 77346 Located in Humble, the master-planned community has approximately 2,000 homes and features 64 acres of preserved forest and nearly 5,000 reforested trees. Construction started in 2013. The average sale price is $458,839. • Average square footage: 2,640 • Homes on market: 31 for sale, 6 for rent (as of Feb. 19) • School district: Humble ISD • Amenities: A resort-style pool; a lifestyle center featuring games, work-from-home stations and a coffee and tea bar; a itness center; a splash pad; a stocked pond for catch-and-release ishing; a pavilion; soccer and baseball ields; a itness obstacle course; parks and trails

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Residential market data Approximately 30 more homes sold across the six ZIP codes that make up Community Impact’s Lake Houston-Humble-Kingwood coverage area, according to data for January 2026 compared with data for January 2025. Additionally, nearly 65% of homes sold in January 2026 were in the $200,000-$399,999 price range.

Number of homes sold

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$309,960 $226,500 $309,000 $362,500 $331,000 $266,500

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Homes sold by price point January 2026 $800,000+

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