Emily Lincke - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/emily-lincke/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:57:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Emily Lincke - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/emily-lincke/ 32 32 103504436 Nate’s Diner closes doors of Porter restaurant https://houstonnewmedia.org/nates-diner-closes-doors-of-porter-restaurant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nates-diner-closes-doors-of-porter-restaurant https://houstonnewmedia.org/nates-diner-closes-doors-of-porter-restaurant/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:57:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/dining/2025/11/14/nates-diner-closes-doors-of-porter-restaurant/ About three months after opening its doors, Nate's Diner in Porter has permanently closed.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/nates-diner-closes-doors-of-porter-restaurant/feed/ 0 1063471 $2.9M road repair project in Humble to kick off in early 2026 https://houstonnewmedia.org/2-9m-road-repair-project-in-humble-to-kick-off-in-early-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2-9m-road-repair-project-in-humble-to-kick-off-in-early-2026 https://houstonnewmedia.org/2-9m-road-repair-project-in-humble-to-kick-off-in-early-2026/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:11:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/government/2025/11/14/29m-road-repair-project-in-humble-to-kick-off-in-early-2026/ A $2.9 million road repair project in southeast Humble will kick off in early 2026 after Humble City Council approved the selected construction company Nov. 13.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/2-9m-road-repair-project-in-humble-to-kick-off-in-early-2026/feed/ 0 1063846 Industrial park projects to bring almost 400 jobs to East Montgomery County https://houstonnewmedia.org/industrial-park-projects-to-bring-almost-400-jobs-to-east-montgomery-county/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=industrial-park-projects-to-bring-almost-400-jobs-to-east-montgomery-county https://houstonnewmedia.org/industrial-park-projects-to-bring-almost-400-jobs-to-east-montgomery-county/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:04:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/development/2025/11/14/industrial-park-projects-to-bring-almost-400-jobs-to-east-montgomery-county/ Activity picked up this summer at the East Montgomery County Industrial Park with four industrial projects and a dog park coming soon.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/industrial-park-projects-to-bring-almost-400-jobs-to-east-montgomery-county/feed/ 0 1063282 Luxury travel bookings, doggy daycare: 4 business updates in New Caney, Porter https://houstonnewmedia.org/luxury-travel-bookings-doggy-daycare-4-business-updates-in-new-caney-porter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=luxury-travel-bookings-doggy-daycare-4-business-updates-in-new-caney-porter https://houstonnewmedia.org/luxury-travel-bookings-doggy-daycare-4-business-updates-in-new-caney-porter/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:15:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/business/2025/11/13/luxury-travel-bookings-doggy-daycare-4-business-updates-in-new-caney-porter/ From a new international travel agency to a local dog boarding company, several businesses have updates to share in the New Caney and Porter area.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/luxury-travel-bookings-doggy-daycare-4-business-updates-in-new-caney-porter/feed/ 0 1062566 Loaded potatoes, margaritas and more: 5 eateries now open, coming soon across the Greater Houston area https://houstonnewmedia.org/loaded-potatoes-margaritas-and-more-5-eateries-now-open-coming-soon-across-the-greater-houston-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=loaded-potatoes-margaritas-and-more-5-eateries-now-open-coming-soon-across-the-greater-houston-area https://houstonnewmedia.org/loaded-potatoes-margaritas-and-more-5-eateries-now-open-coming-soon-across-the-greater-houston-area/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:16:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/dining/2025/11/13/loaded-potatoes-margaritas-and-more-5-eateries-now-open-coming-soon-across-the-greater-houston-area/ Check out five dining updates across the Greater Houston area, including restaurants that recently opened or are coming soon. From a local Mexican cafe to a modern Italian restaurant, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/loaded-potatoes-margaritas-and-more-5-eateries-now-open-coming-soon-across-the-greater-houston-area/feed/ 0 1062968 Houston City Council dismisses request to increase water rates https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-city-council-dismisses-request-to-increase-water-rates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-city-council-dismisses-request-to-increase-water-rates https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-city-council-dismisses-request-to-increase-water-rates/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:30:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/government/2025/11/12/houston-city-council-dismisses-request-to-increase-water-rates/ A request from national utilities company Aqua Texas to raise water rates for Houston residents and business owners—part of a plan to generate almost $30 million more in total revenue for the company—was rejected by Houston City Council on Nov. 12....

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-city-council-dismisses-request-to-increase-water-rates/feed/ 0 1062327 494 Express Mart gas station, washateria coming soon to New Caney https://houstonnewmedia.org/494-express-mart-gas-station-washateria-coming-soon-to-new-caney/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=494-express-mart-gas-station-washateria-coming-soon-to-new-caney https://houstonnewmedia.org/494-express-mart-gas-station-washateria-coming-soon-to-new-caney/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:47:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/development/2025/11/12/494-express-mart-gas-station-washateria-coming-soon-to-new-caney/ The facility will include a gas station, washateria and food court.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/494-express-mart-gas-station-washateria-coming-soon-to-new-caney/feed/ 0 1062338 Klein ISD approves district calendar for 2026-27 school year https://houstonnewmedia.org/klein-isd-approves-district-calendar-for-2026-27-school-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=klein-isd-approves-district-calendar-for-2026-27-school-year https://houstonnewmedia.org/klein-isd-approves-district-calendar-for-2026-27-school-year/#respond Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:39:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/education/2025/11/11/klein-isd-approves-district-calendar-for-2026-27-school-year/ The new Klein ISD calendar for the 2026-27 school year—which closely mirrors the current 2025-26 calendar—was unanimously selected by the district’s board of trustees during its Nov. 10 meeting.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/klein-isd-approves-district-calendar-for-2026-27-school-year/feed/ 0 1061417 HTX Happy Tails Dog Walking & Pet Services now serving East Montgomery County, Kingwood https://houstonnewmedia.org/htx-happy-tails-dog-walking-pet-services-now-serving-east-montgomery-county-kingwood/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=htx-happy-tails-dog-walking-pet-services-now-serving-east-montgomery-county-kingwood https://houstonnewmedia.org/htx-happy-tails-dog-walking-pet-services-now-serving-east-montgomery-county-kingwood/#respond Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:19:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/business/2025/11/10/htx-happy-tails-dog-walking-pet-services-now-serving-east-montgomery-county-kingwood/ HTX Happy Tails Dog Walking & Pet Services, a New Caney-based business owned by Gabriela “Gaby” Briseño, is now open.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/htx-happy-tails-dog-walking-pet-services-now-serving-east-montgomery-county-kingwood/feed/ 0 1060594 Impact roundup: Check out 4 business, nonprofit updates in New Caney, Porter https://houstonnewmedia.org/impact-roundup-check-out-4-business-nonprofit-updates-in-new-caney-porter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=impact-roundup-check-out-4-business-nonprofit-updates-in-new-caney-porter https://houstonnewmedia.org/impact-roundup-check-out-4-business-nonprofit-updates-in-new-caney-porter/#respond Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:50:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/business/2025/11/06/impact-roundup-check-out-4-business-nonprofit-updates-in-new-caney-porter/ Several businesses have either recently opened or have other updates to share in the New Caney and Porter area.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/impact-roundup-check-out-4-business-nonprofit-updates-in-new-caney-porter/feed/ 0 1060287 Uncle Tony’s marks 15 years of burgers, chicken tacos in north Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/uncle-tonys-marks-15-years-of-burgers-chicken-tacos-in-north-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uncle-tonys-marks-15-years-of-burgers-chicken-tacos-in-north-houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/uncle-tonys-marks-15-years-of-burgers-chicken-tacos-in-north-houston/#respond Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:08:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/dining/2025/11/06/uncle-tonys-marks-15-years-of-burgers-chicken-tacos-in-north-houston/ On Nov. 1, the Uncle Tony’s brand turned 15 years old as owner Tony Marron marked the anniversary since opening his first restaurant in Porter.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/uncle-tonys-marks-15-years-of-burgers-chicken-tacos-in-north-houston/feed/ 0 1060311 Harris County commissioners choose not to restrict panhandling, roadside solicitors https://houstonnewmedia.org/harris-county-commissioners-choose-not-to-restrict-panhandling-roadside-solicitors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=harris-county-commissioners-choose-not-to-restrict-panhandling-roadside-solicitors https://houstonnewmedia.org/harris-county-commissioners-choose-not-to-restrict-panhandling-roadside-solicitors/#respond Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:59:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/government/2025/11/06/harris-county-commissioners-choose-not-to-restrict-panhandling-roadside-solicitors/ Harris County commissioners opted not to draft regulations on roadside vendors and panhandlers in unincorporated areas of the county in a split vote Oct. 30.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/harris-county-commissioners-choose-not-to-restrict-panhandling-roadside-solicitors/feed/ 0 1060332 See early voting results for New Caney ISD board of trustees Position 7 https://houstonnewmedia.org/see-early-voting-results-for-new-caney-isd-board-of-trustees-position-7/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=see-early-voting-results-for-new-caney-isd-board-of-trustees-position-7 https://houstonnewmedia.org/see-early-voting-results-for-new-caney-isd-board-of-trustees-position-7/#respond Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:41:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/election/2025/11/04/see-early-voting-results-for-new-caney-isd-board-of-trustees-position-7/ Five newcomers are running for New Caney ISD's board of trustees Position 7 race in the Nov. 4 election.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/see-early-voting-results-for-new-caney-isd-board-of-trustees-position-7/feed/ 0 1058232 UPDATE: Hagler wins race for New Caney ISD board of trustees Position 7 https://houstonnewmedia.org/update-hagler-wins-race-for-new-caney-isd-board-of-trustees-position-7/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=update-hagler-wins-race-for-new-caney-isd-board-of-trustees-position-7 https://houstonnewmedia.org/update-hagler-wins-race-for-new-caney-isd-board-of-trustees-position-7/#respond Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:41:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/election/2025/11/04/update-hagler-wins-race-for-new-caney-isd-board-of-trustees-position-7/ Five newcomers are running for New Caney ISD's board of trustees Position 7 race in the Nov. 4 election.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/update-hagler-wins-race-for-new-caney-isd-board-of-trustees-position-7/feed/ 0 1058530 Check out voting results for New Caney ISD board of trustees Position 7 https://houstonnewmedia.org/check-out-voting-results-for-new-caney-isd-board-of-trustees-position-7/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=check-out-voting-results-for-new-caney-isd-board-of-trustees-position-7 https://houstonnewmedia.org/check-out-voting-results-for-new-caney-isd-board-of-trustees-position-7/#respond Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:41:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/election/2025/11/04/check-out-voting-results-for-new-caney-isd-board-of-trustees-position-7/ Five newcomers are running for New Caney ISD's board of trustees Position 7 race in the Nov. 4 election.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/check-out-voting-results-for-new-caney-isd-board-of-trustees-position-7/feed/ 0 1058363 Check out voting results for Klein ISD trustee positions 3 and 7 trustee races https://houstonnewmedia.org/check-out-voting-results-for-klein-isd-trustee-positions-3-and-7-trustee-races/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=check-out-voting-results-for-klein-isd-trustee-positions-3-and-7-trustee-races https://houstonnewmedia.org/check-out-voting-results-for-klein-isd-trustee-positions-3-and-7-trustee-races/#respond Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:37:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/election/2025/11/04/check-out-voting-results-for-klein-isd-trustee-positions-3-and-7-trustee-races/ One incumbent and three newcomers are running for Klein ISD's board of trustee Position 7 and 3 races in the Nov. 4 election.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/check-out-voting-results-for-klein-isd-trustee-positions-3-and-7-trustee-races/feed/ 0 1058402 Noah’s Give-A-Gift to mark 1 year of helping students with Christmas toy, clothing drive https://houstonnewmedia.org/noahs-give-a-gift-to-mark-1-year-of-helping-students-with-christmas-toy-clothing-drive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=noahs-give-a-gift-to-mark-1-year-of-helping-students-with-christmas-toy-clothing-drive https://houstonnewmedia.org/noahs-give-a-gift-to-mark-1-year-of-helping-students-with-christmas-toy-clothing-drive/#respond Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:12:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/business/2025/10/31/noahs-give-a-gift-to-mark-1-year-of-helping-students-with-christmas-toy-clothing-drive/ On Dec. 10, Noah’s Give-A-Gift—a local nonprofit that helps schools—will mark one year since the organization launched, choosing its first recipient school on Dec. 10, 2024, Co-Founder Lindsay Carthen said in an Oct. 19 email.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/noahs-give-a-gift-to-mark-1-year-of-helping-students-with-christmas-toy-clothing-drive/feed/ 0 1055657 $21.4M New Caney ISD operations, transportation facility takes next steps https://houstonnewmedia.org/21-4m-new-caney-isd-operations-transportation-facility-takes-next-steps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=21-4m-new-caney-isd-operations-transportation-facility-takes-next-steps https://houstonnewmedia.org/21-4m-new-caney-isd-operations-transportation-facility-takes-next-steps/#respond Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:22:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/education/2025/10/31/214m-new-caney-isd-operations-transportation-facility-takes-next-steps/ The New Caney ISD board of trustees kicked off a $21.4 million project to build a new operations and transportation facility for the district Oct. 20.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/21-4m-new-caney-isd-operations-transportation-facility-takes-next-steps/feed/ 0 1055615 Developers, retailers flock to FM 1314 corridor in Porter https://houstonnewmedia.org/developers-retailers-flock-to-fm-1314-corridor-in-porter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=developers-retailers-flock-to-fm-1314-corridor-in-porter https://houstonnewmedia.org/developers-retailers-flock-to-fm-1314-corridor-in-porter/#respond Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/development/2025/10/31/developers-retailers-flock-to-fm-1314-corridor-in-porter/ Within the last year, at least 14 new businesses have opened along FM 1314 between the Grand Parkway and Hwy. 59. At least six more are expected to open by next fall.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/developers-retailers-flock-to-fm-1314-corridor-in-porter/feed/ 0 1055319 Arbor Rose at Porter apartments now leasing apartment homes https://houstonnewmedia.org/arbor-rose-at-porter-apartments-now-leasing-apartment-homes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arbor-rose-at-porter-apartments-now-leasing-apartment-homes https://houstonnewmedia.org/arbor-rose-at-porter-apartments-now-leasing-apartment-homes/#respond Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/real-estate/2025/10/30/arbor-rose-at-porter-apartments-now-leasing-apartment-homes/ Arbor Rose at Porter—a 276-unit, 13-building apartment complex—is now leasing in Porter.

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