Texan Mattress is now open in the ArchPoint at 1485 retail center in New Caney, a spokesperson for the business confirmed Oct. 20.

Long story short: Texan Mattress sells mattresses made by a variety of brands as well as mattress protectors, pillows, bed frame bases and sheets, according to the company’s website. The location in New Caney is owned by Derrick and Dionne Jones.

• Opened Oct. 1

• 19261 FM 1485, Unit E, New Caney

Four events are scheduled in the New Caney and Porter area over the Halloween weekend from Oct. 30-Nov. 1:

• The second annual Bens Branch Elementary Fall Festival on Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Porter features train rides, a petting zoo, inflatables, trunk-or-treating, games, prizes, a kids' market and a cake walk. Admission is $15 to $20.
• The Tullis Library in New Caney hosts Haunted Tea Time on Oct. 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. for participants ages 18 and older, featuring festive teas, spider crafts and a movie. Admission is free.
• Cicis Pizza in Porter offers free candy, family fun and photo opportunities on Oct. 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. with no purchase necessary.
• Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures in New Caney hosts a Día de los Muertos celebration on Nov. 1 from 6 to 10 p.m. featuring a live mariachi band, costume contests, trick-or-treating, carnival rides, inflatables, train rides and pumpkin carving. Admission is $19.99 to $29.99.

Interfaith Community Clinic is marking 30 years of providing healthcare to uninsured people in Montgomery County this November.

The backstory: Originally founded as South County Community Clinic, it is a project of Interfaith of The Woodlands. Following the vision of Dr. Joel Kerschenbaum, the clinic now sees nearly 6,000 patient visits each year. In addition to medical and behavioral health services, the clinic offers:

• Comprehensive medical checkups

• Assistance with managing chronic conditions

• Essential preventive care for women

• Lab and diagnostic services

Beyond its main clinic, it has a location in Cut and Shoot and partners with Compassion United to care for individuals experiencing homelessness.

What's happening? The clinic will host its 30 Years of Hope, Healing & Health anniversary reception from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 16 at Amerigo’s Grille in The Woodlands. Underwritten by Amerigo's Grille, the event will bring together supporters, partners, volunteers and friends to reflect on the clinic.

More than 4.5 million Texans cast ballots in the first seven days of early voting in the Nov. 3 election, state data shows.

The overview: From Oct. 19-25, 23.8% of Texas' 19 million registered voters had voted in-person or by mail, according to voter turnout data submitted by counties and reported by the secretary of state. This is slightly below early voting turnout at the same point in 2018 and several percentage points above turnout in 2022.

Some context: Turnout this fall follows voter enthusiasm during the March primary election, when more Texans voted early than in recent primaries. In total, about 4.5 million people—or one-fourth of voters registered at the time—cast ballots in Texas' March election, setting a primary turnout record.

At the polls: Registered voters can visit any polling place in their county through Oct. 30, the last day of early voting. Election Day is Nov. 3. Texans can read Q&As with dozens of candidates, find local polling sites and print a custom sample ballot at communityimpact.com/voter-guide.