Exalt Health officials are planning to open a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Porter, per a Feb. 17 TDLR filing.

The details: The $21 million project will consist of a new single-story, 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Construction on the 39,000-square-foot facility began in March 2026 and is expected to wrap up by May 2027, per the filing.

What they offer: The healthcare provider offers specialized rehabilitation programs that are physician-led and tailored to each patient's recovery, including:

• Physical therapy

• Occupational therapy

• Speech therapy

• Respiratory therapy

• Specialized in-room dialysis care

• Customized interdisciplinary care

Some context: Exalt Health has seven inpatient rehabilitation hospital locations currently open—including one in Conroe—and seven additional locations set to open soon, per the company's website.

• 2742 Hwy. 59, Porter

From a young age, Tony Marron knew he wanted to cook.

“We couldn't afford to go out to eat, so my mom was always cooking,” Marron said. “I'd help her, and I would watch how she always seasoned everything, so nothing was ever bland.”

Marron opened Uncle Tony’s Cafe in Porter in November 2010. The business has since moved to several locations, but it reopened in Porter in April 2025.

Marron said he rebranded the restaurant to Uncle Tony’s Burgers when he moved to his current location. The eatery offers an assortment of gourmet burgers, tacos, wings and Texas-style cheesesteaks.

A closer look: In addition to using high-quality, fresh ingredients, Marron said he considers seasoning to be one of the most important aspects of crafting his burgers.

What's next: Looking to the future, Marron said he hopes to find a new location in Porter within the next few years.

For now, Marron said he’ll continue to enjoy providing quality food to his customers.

Montgomery County is moving forward with trying to secure money to buy out around 50 flood-prone homes.

The specifics: Montgomery County commissioners at their Nov. 5 meeting approved hiring a consultant to help navigate the application process to obtain funding from a Federal Emergency Management Agency program for buying out and demolishing homes that have flooded multiple times.

“Predominantly, these are going to be located in Precincts 3 and 4, which is based on the historical nature of our flooding,” Millsaps said.

The impact: To date, the county has purchased 148 flood-prone properties, Millsaps said. After the county purchases the properties, the homes are demolished and the land remains green space.

“It’s a great program,” Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray said.

Several events commemorating Veterans Day are taking place in the Greater Houston area.

Field of Honor: The Exchange Club of Sugar Land is paying tribute to veterans, first responders and countless other heroes by flying 2,026 flags on a one-acre field. 

• Nov. 7-13; different ceremonies taking place on Nov. 9-11

• 13850 University Blvd., Sugar Land

Houston Salutes American Heroes Veterans Day Celebration: The traditional Veterans Day ceremony will take place in Downtown Houston with acknowledgements and keynote speaker Chase Untermeyer.

• Nov. 11, 10 a.m. (ceremony); 11:30 a.m. (parade start)

• 900 Bagby St., Houston

Thankful for Our Heroes Singo Bingo: Los Jarritos Mexican Grill is hosting a special bingo competition filled with music, singing and the chance to honor veterans for everything they do to keep America safe.

• Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m.

• 20669 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Humble

At her first public event since winning the Nov. 3 election, Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa announced her initial plans for the transition between gubernatorial administrations, emphasizing her plans to work across the aisle in "building a government that is working for the people of Texas."

The overview: Hinojosa also announced the team leading her transition to the governor's office:

• Joe Madden, former chief of staff for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo

• Former GOP state Rep. Ernest Bailes

• Ryan Pollock, executive director of the Texas State Building and Construction Trades Council

• Tamala Barksdale, a former Austin ISD trustee

Quote of note: "This is not about being a Democratic administration," she said. "I'm not going to be the governor for just Democrats—I'm going to be the governor for all the people of Texas."

One more thing: Hinojosa said Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, whom she unseated in the Nov. 3 election, had been "gracious" and expressed that his office would "fully cooperate with this transition and be helpful as they can."