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The Pop Stop brings dirty sodas, specialty coffees on the road

The Pop Stop—a dirty soda and coffee shop—has gone mobile.

The drink menu: The Pop Stop is owned by Modisty Pruett and Cara Gautreaux. The business incorporates a 1950s theme with a menu featuring:

  • Specialty coffee drinks, such as the “Vanilla Vinyl,” which includes espresso, vanilla sweet cream and toffee syrup
  • Dirty sodas, including the “Betty Boop,” which is sprite, cream, and fresh cherry and lime
  • Lemonade
  • Energy sodas

Explained: The Pop Stop has attended community events, such as farmers markets, and is also available for event booking. The business has previously operated from locations in New Caney and Roman Forest.
  • Service area includes New Caney, Porter and the Lake Houston area

 
Key Information
Hurricane preparedness event to be held in New Caney

On June 2, the community is invited to learn how to prepare for hurricane season at a free seminar in New Caney.

What you need to know: The fifth annual Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery Seminar will be hosted by the East Montgomery County Improvement District, Hank's Think Tank and Studio One Three. The event will feature storm preparation advice from local emergency professionals.

MADD Roofing and Generators will also teach generator safety at the event.

Also of note: Attendees of the June 2 event will have a chance at winning a new generator, according to EMCID. Door prizes will also be available.

 
Latest Education News
Lone Star College Foundation celebrates 35 years of student scholarships

The Lone Star College Foundation marked 35 years since its founding at an annual fundraiser where more than $524,500 was raised to help students in need.

Something to know: The foundation was created in 1991 and has since helped 27,000 students. Designed to help students attend Lone Star College campuses despite financial obstacles, the LSCF offers scholarships, money for textbooks and emergency aid. Since its founding, the organization has raised:

  • $30 million in scholarships
  • $14.7 million in emergency aid

Put in perspective: “For many students, the greatest barrier to success is financial, and removing that barrier is at the heart of our work,” said Miranda Hadamik, LSCF board chair and executive vice president of investment at Caldwell Companies.

 
What You May Have Missed
Construction begins on The Grand at 249, Parisina fabric store opens in The Woodlands: 5 trending stories in the Greater Houston area

Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories across the Greater Houston area from May 11-May 15.

1. NewQuest starts construction on new retail space at The Grand at 249 in Tomball

2. Parisina fabric store opens in The Woodlands area at former Joann location

3. Magnolia ISD OKs construction managers-at-risk for bond projects, land purchase for new high school

4. Houston highlights security, transit preparations for 2026 FIFA World Cup

5. Potbelly now serving toasted sandwiches in Conroe

 
Election News
Early voting in Texas’ primary runoff election begins May 18. Here’s what to know.

After dozens of Texas primary races ended without a clear winner in March, candidates for those seats will face off in an overtime round, known as a runoff election, this month. Texans can vote early in the runoff election from May 18-22, with election day May 26.

How it works: State law requires that primary candidates receive more than 50% of the votes cast to advance to a general election.

In the May 26 runoff election, Republican and Democratic voters will choose who they want to represent them in statewide offices, legislative and Congressional seats, the State Board of Education and county-level positions. The winner of each runoff race will appear on the ballot in November.

On the ballot: The statewide Republican runoff races include:

  • U.S. Senate: John Cornyn and Ken Paxton
  • Texas attorney general: Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy
  • Texas railroad commissioner: Jim Wright and Bo French

The statewide Democratic runoffs are:
  • Texas attorney general: Nathan Johnson and Joe Jaworski
  • Texas lieutenant governor: Vikki Goodwin and Marcos Vélez

 

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