hzedaker@communityimpact.com - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/hzedakercommunityimpact-com/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:49:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 hzedaker@communityimpact.com - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/hzedakercommunityimpact-com/ 32 32 103504436 Shalom Baruch in Humble becomes home to 1st permanent Oct. 7 monument in North America https://houstonnewmedia.org/shalom-baruch-in-humble-becomes-home-to-1st-permanent-oct-7-monument-in-north-america/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shalom-baruch-in-humble-becomes-home-to-1st-permanent-oct-7-monument-in-north-america Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:49:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/business/2025/11/14/shalom-baruch-in-humble-becomes-home-to-1st-permanent-oct-7-monument-in-north-america/ Shalom Baruch, a Jewish cemetery in Humble, is now home to the first permanent Oct. 7 monument in North America, officials announced in a Nov. 3 news release.

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]]> 1063722 Permits filed for new building in Valley Ranch Town Center https://houstonnewmedia.org/permits-filed-for-new-building-in-valley-ranch-town-center/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=permits-filed-for-new-building-in-valley-ranch-town-center Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:21:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/development/2025/11/13/permits-filed-for-new-building-in-valley-ranch-town-center/ Construction on the $1.8 million project is expected to begin in December and wrap up in March.

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]]> 1062618 New Chipotle location brings 1st drive-thru pick-up lane to Humble https://houstonnewmedia.org/new-chipotle-location-brings-1st-drive-thru-pick-up-lane-to-humble/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-chipotle-location-brings-1st-drive-thru-pick-up-lane-to-humble Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:02:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/dining/2025/11/13/new-chipotle-location-brings-1st-drive-thru-pick-up-lane-to-humble/ The new location will mark the company's first "Chipotlane" in Humble. The drive thru pick-up lane allows guests to pick up digital orders without leaving their vehicles.

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]]> 1062621 Here’s the latest on 4 Montgomery County Precinct 4 road projects in New Caney, Porter https://houstonnewmedia.org/heres-the-latest-on-4-montgomery-county-precinct-4-road-projects-in-new-caney-porter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heres-the-latest-on-4-montgomery-county-precinct-4-road-projects-in-new-caney-porter Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:49:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/transportation/2025/11/12/heres-the-latest-on-4-montgomery-county-precinct-4-road-projects-in-new-caney-porter/ Here's the latest updates on four Montgomery County Precinct 4 road projects in the New Caney and Porter area.

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]]> 1061991 Kelsey-Seybold Clinic to open in Atascocita Dec. 1 https://houstonnewmedia.org/kelsey-seybold-clinic-to-open-in-atascocita-dec-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kelsey-seybold-clinic-to-open-in-atascocita-dec-1 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:49:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/health-care/2025/11/11/kelsey-seybold-clinic-to-open-in-atascocita-dec-1/ In-person and virtual appointments can now be made for the Atascocita Clinic ahead of the Dec. 1 opening. 

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]]> 1061261 Casa Julia Tex Mex to host application events ahead of opening in New Caney https://houstonnewmedia.org/casa-julia-tex-mex-to-host-application-events-ahead-of-opening-in-new-caney/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=casa-julia-tex-mex-to-host-application-events-ahead-of-opening-in-new-caney Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:34:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/dining/2025/11/07/casa-julia-tex-mex-to-host-application-events-ahead-of-opening-in-new-caney/ On Nov. 11 from 1-5 p.m. and on Nov. 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., interested applicants are invited to visit the restaurant to apply in person. Officials noted no interviews will be conducted during the events.

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]]> 1059837 Sullivan’s Truck, Auto & Collision Repair to celebrate 40th anniversary in Kingwood https://houstonnewmedia.org/sullivans-truck-auto-collision-repair-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary-in-kingwood/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sullivans-truck-auto-collision-repair-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary-in-kingwood Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/events/2025/11/05/sullivans-truck-auto-collision-repair-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary-in-kingwood/ Sullivan's Truck, Auto & Collision will host a 40th anniversary celebration Nov. 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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]]> 1058517 Democrats maintain leads in race for Texas’ 18th Congressional District https://houstonnewmedia.org/democrats-maintain-leads-in-race-for-texas-18th-congressional-district/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=democrats-maintain-leads-in-race-for-texas-18th-congressional-district Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:30:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/election/2025/11/04/democrats-maintain-leads-in-race-for-texas-18th-congressional-district/ Sixteen candidates—including five Republicans, seven Democrats, three independent candidates and one Green Party candidate—are running for U.S. House of Representatives District 18 in the Nov. 4 election. 

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]]> 1058416 UPDATE: Menefee, Edwards headed to runoff in race for Texas’ 18th Congressional District https://houstonnewmedia.org/update-menefee-edwards-headed-to-runoff-in-race-for-texas-18th-congressional-district/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=update-menefee-edwards-headed-to-runoff-in-race-for-texas-18th-congressional-district Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:30:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/election/2025/11/04/update-menefee-edwards-headed-to-runoff-in-race-for-texas-18th-congressional-district/ Two Democratic candidates for Texas' 18th Congressional District are headed to a runoff election in January, according to results posted on the Harris County Clerk's website. 

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]]> 1058769 Shouting Grounds Coffee Co. launches mobile ordering in New Caney https://houstonnewmedia.org/shouting-grounds-coffee-co-launches-mobile-ordering-in-new-caney/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shouting-grounds-coffee-co-launches-mobile-ordering-in-new-caney Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:01:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/business/2025/11/04/shouting-grounds-coffee-co-launches-mobile-ordering-in-new-caney/ Shouting Grounds patrons can now place mobile orders online and schedule a pickup time in advance.

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]]> 1057912 Havertys Furniture opens showroom in Valley Ranch Town Center https://houstonnewmedia.org/havertys-furniture-opens-showroom-in-valley-ranch-town-center/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=havertys-furniture-opens-showroom-in-valley-ranch-town-center Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:45:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/business/2025/10/23/havertys-furniture-opens-showroom-in-valley-ranch-town-center/ Based in Atlanta, the company is known for its quality home furnishings and free in-home design services.

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]]> 1050733 J. Jill opens women’s clothing store in Kingwood Commons shopping center https://houstonnewmedia.org/j-jill-opens-womens-clothing-store-in-kingwood-commons-shopping-center/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=j-jill-opens-womens-clothing-store-in-kingwood-commons-shopping-center Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:29:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/business/2025/10/22/j-jill-opens-womens-clothing-store-in-kingwood-commons-shopping-center/ The women's clothing store offers sizes extra small through 4X with regular, petite and tall options.

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]]> 1050121 New hire aims to bolster Lone Star College System’s alumni association https://houstonnewmedia.org/new-hire-aims-to-bolster-lone-star-college-systems-alumni-association/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-hire-aims-to-bolster-lone-star-college-systems-alumni-association Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:22:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/education/2025/10/21/new-hire-aims-to-bolster-lone-star-college-systems-alumni-association/ Carolyn Donovan began serving as the first associate vice chancellor of Alumni Relations and Engagement for Lone Star College System on Oct. 20.

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]]> 1049017 HAAM celebrates 35 years of giving back to Northeast Harris County, East Montgomery County https://houstonnewmedia.org/haam-celebrates-35-years-of-giving-back-to-northeast-harris-county-east-montgomery-county/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=haam-celebrates-35-years-of-giving-back-to-northeast-harris-county-east-montgomery-county Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/nonprofit/2025/10/17/haam-celebrates-35-years-of-giving-back-to-northeast-harris-county-east-montgomery-county/ This year, Humble Area Assistance Ministries marked 35 years of serving those in need across Northeast Harris County and East Montgomery County, HAAM Volunteer Coordinator Taylor Guevara confirmed via email Oct. 14. 

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]]> 1046992 The Frozen Panda Snowballs & Pops now offering treats in Humble https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-frozen-panda-snowballs-pops-now-offering-treats-in-humble/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-frozen-panda-snowballs-pops-now-offering-treats-in-humble Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:07:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/business/2025/10/14/the-frozen-panda-snowballs-pops-now-offering-treats-in-humble/ The business offers New Orleans-style snowballs available in more than 50 flavors as well as ice cream, Italian ice and milkshakes.

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]]> 1044362 DATA: See how the New Caney, Porter housing market fared in September https://houstonnewmedia.org/data-see-how-the-new-caney-porter-housing-market-fared-in-september/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=data-see-how-the-new-caney-porter-housing-market-fared-in-september Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:04:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/real-estate/2025/10/08/data-see-how-the-new-caney-porter-housing-market-fared-in-september/ Nearly 79% of homes sold were in the $200,000-$399,999 price range.

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]]> 1040329 DATA: See how the Lake Houston-area housing market fared in September https://houstonnewmedia.org/data-see-how-the-lake-houston-area-housing-market-fared-in-september/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=data-see-how-the-lake-houston-area-housing-market-fared-in-september Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:03:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/real-estate/2025/10/08/data-see-how-the-lake-houston-area-housing-market-fared-in-september/ On average, homes stayed on the market for longer across all Lake Houston-area ZIP codes.

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]]> 1040332 Kiddie Academy of Humble now offering child care, early education services https://houstonnewmedia.org/kiddie-academy-of-humble-now-offering-child-care-early-education-services/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kiddie-academy-of-humble-now-offering-child-care-early-education-services Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:04:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/education/2025/10/07/kiddie-academy-of-humble-now-offering-child-care-early-education-services/ The new early education and child care center spans 10,900 square feet and has 12 classrooms with the capacity to serve 200 children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.

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]]> 1040019 Havertys Furniture to host grand opening celebration in Valley Ranch Town Center https://houstonnewmedia.org/havertys-furniture-to-host-grand-opening-celebration-in-valley-ranch-town-center/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=havertys-furniture-to-host-grand-opening-celebration-in-valley-ranch-town-center Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:57:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/new-caney-porter/business/2025/10/07/havertys-furniture-to-host-grand-opening-celebration-in-valley-ranch-town-center/ Based in Atlanta, the company is known for its quality home furnishings and free in-home design services.

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]]> 1039614 Kelsey-Seybold Clinic expands specialty care with opening of Lake Houston Campus https://houstonnewmedia.org/kelsey-seybold-clinic-expands-specialty-care-with-opening-of-lake-houston-campus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kelsey-seybold-clinic-expands-specialty-care-with-opening-of-lake-houston-campus Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/health-care/2025/10/03/kelsey-seybold-clinic-expands-specialty-care-with-opening-of-lake-houston-campus/ Kelsey-Seybold Clinic's Lake Houston Campus is now accepting patients, officials with the health care provider announced in a Sept. 30 news release.

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