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Kingwood’s Back to the 80’s Fest This throwback celebration will feature a hula-hoop contest, a best dressed contest and a biggest hair contest, as well as live music, food and cocktails. • Jan. 17, 2-7 p.m. • Free (admission) • Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood • www.jg-events.com Hops n’ Hot Sauce Festival This event will feature over 75 vendors, craft beer, a hot pepper eating contest, live music, food trucks, and a kids’ play area and coloring contest. • Jan. 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • $10 (at the door admission), free (age 16 and younger) • Humble Civic Center, March of Remembrance Houston This annual march honors the memory of Holocaust victims while amplifying the voices of survivors, World War II veterans and liberators. • Jan. 25, 1-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • Holocaust Garden of Hope, 1660 W. Lake Houston Pkwy., Houston • www.holocaustremembranceassociation.com 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble • www.hopsnhotsaucefestival.com
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New Year’s Eve Celebrate the New Year with live music and reworks. • Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-midnight • Free (admission) • Redemption Square, 250 Assay St., Houston • www.redemptionsquare.com
1 Humble multi-road repair project Project: Improvements will be made to McDugald Road, Sharon Drive, Carolyn Court and Kingsher Drive, according to Nov. 13 Humble City Council meeting documents. The project will replace or add: asphalt and concrete pavement with curb and gutters; storm sewer and water lines; and re hydrants along McDugald Road. Update: Ballast Point Construction was chosen for the project Nov. 13. • Timeline: early 2026-TBD • Cost: $2.9 million • Funding source: city of Humble 2 South Houston Avenue widening Project: South Houston Avenue will be widened between Will Clayton Parkway and Atascocita Road, turning the existing two-lane asphalt roadway into a three-lane concrete roadway with curb and gutter. A new trac signal system and drainage improvements are also included in the project. Update: Engineering is 85% complete as of the December monthly report from the city of Humble’s Public Works Department. • Timeline: January 2026-January 2028 • Cost: $1.13 million • Funding source: city of Humble
1960 3 Mills Branch Drive asphalt overlay project Project: Houston Public Works will upgrade Mills Branch Drive, including improving the mill and asphalt overlays, according to a Nov. 25 news release from the Houston City Council District E oce. Update: Construction is expected to take about 40 days. • Timeline: Dec. 8-Jan. 17 • Cost: $1.2 million • Funding source: city of Houston 4 Meek and Manning roads upgrades Project: Existing asphalt streets—including Meek and Manning roads—will be repaved under this project between North Houston Avenue and Townsen Boulevard. Construction will include installing new roadside drainage culverts, new water lines and re hydrants along Meek Road. Update: Engineering is 75% complete, according to the December report from Humble’s Public Works Department. • Timeline: August 2025-January 2026 • Cost: $241,750 (engineering/design services) • Funding source: city of Humble
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Elvis Tribute Concert The Charles Bender Performing Arts Center is presenting a concert by Elvis tribute artist Travis Powell. • Jan. 11, 3-5 p.m. • $45-$50 (admission) • 611 Higgins St., Humble • www.charlesbendertheater.com Partnership Lake Houston Chairman’s Ball Partnership Lake Houston is hosting its annual Chairman’s Ball featuring a casino royale theme. • Jan. 16, 7-11 p.m. • $150 (individual ticket) • Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy., Humble • www.lakehouston.org
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Humble BBQ Cook-O Attend a showdown of smoky ¦avors and competition at the Humble BBQ Cook-O©. The event will also feature live entertainment and kid- friendly activities. • Jan. 30-31, 4-9 p.m. • $20 (weekend wrist band), free (ages 5 and younger) • Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy., Humble • www.humblerodeo.com
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PORTER 23611 Hwy 59 (281) 354-0733 HUMBLE 19322 US-59 (281) 540-7202
KINGWOOD 1420 Kingwood Dr (281) 359-7115 ATASCOCITA 7034 FM 1960 E (281) 812-3100
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