On May 5, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new Pat’s Donuts location coming soon to New Caney.

Read all about it: The project is being built by construction company Bazcon. Pat's Donuts sells doughnuts, pastries and breakfast foods—such as tacos, kolaches and croissant sandwiches. Iced and hot coffee, cappuccinos and other drinks are also available.

• Opening date TBD
• 23487 Hwy. 242, New Caney

A new single-family home community—with houses featuring up to five bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms—is now open for tours in New Caney.

The gist: Madera, which includes one- and two-story floor plans, is located at the corner of Willaby Road and Madera Drive in New Caney. Homes are available for around $170,000 and higher.

The neighborhood also features:

• A park
• A playground
• A splash pad
• Walking trails

Interested in what’s going on with Montgomery County-area nonprofits and other entities? Check out some updates below. This story is not comprehensive.

12th annual Women Empowering Women Luncheon raised nearly $170,000 for Interfaith Community Clinic
On April 9, more than 300 guests attended the Women's Empowering Luncheon, which helped raise over $170,000 to support the Interfaith Community Clinic, according to an April 29 news release. The clinic is known for its work supporting uninsured and underinsured locals of Montgomery County.

All Ears! held its Boots & Bowties Ball to fundraise for deaf children's programs
According to a news release, on April 10, The All Ears! Center held its Toast & Taste: Boots & Bowties Ball to help fundraise for deaf or hard-of-hearing children. According to the news release, the ball raised “significant funds” to help support the clinic's new Zero Delay program. The new Zero Delay program will help children ages 0-3 get access to speech and hearing services.

The Margaritaville Beach Cottage Resort in Galveston is continuing development, with the construction of a model cottage unit designed to give prospective buyers an early on-site experience by the summer, according to an April 22 news release from RREAF Holdings.

The details: Full construction of the resort is expected to be completed in July 2027, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, or TDLR, listing.

• 401 E. Beach Drive, Galveston

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Grand Parkway project moves forward with $1.4B contract

Sugar Land launches ticket reservations for FIFA World Cup watch parties

Triten Real Estate Partners completes 400K-square-foot distribution center in Humble

Friendswood awards $8.6M contract for Blackhawk Boulevard improvements

From her grandmother’s garden to Houston storefronts, Bree Clarke grows something bigger than plants

For the first time in over a decade, there is no incumbent in the Texas attorney general's race as Republican Ken Paxton runs for U.S. Senate. Candidates on both sides of the aisle will compete in runoff elections May 26 after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 3 primaries.

State Sen. Mayes Middleton of Galveston and U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Austin are each seeking the Republican nomination for the seat.

The overview: Middleton and Roy were the two highest-performing candidates in a four-person primary race. The winner of the May 26 overtime round will face the Democratic nominee and potential third-party candidates in November.

The context: The attorney general serves as Texas' top lawyer, defending the state in court, filing consumer protection lawsuits and issuing opinions interpreting state law. The agency also enforces Texas' child support laws, investigates human trafficking cases and manages access to public records.

At the polls: Texans can vote early May 18-22 and runoff election day is May 26.

For the first time in over a decade, there is no incumbent in the Texas attorney general's race as Republican Ken Paxton runs for U.S. Senate. Candidates on both sides of the aisle will compete in runoff elections May 26 after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 3 primaries.

State Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, and former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski are vying for the Democratic nomination.

The overview: In a three-way primary race, Johnson secured 48% of the vote while Jaworski received 26% of the vote. The winner of the May 26 overtime round will face the Republican nominee and potential third-party candidates in November.

The context: The attorney general serves as Texas' top lawyer, defending the state in court, filing consumer protection lawsuits and issuing opinions interpreting state law. The agency also enforces Texas' child support laws, investigates human trafficking cases and manages access to public records.

At the polls: Texans can vote early from May 18-22 and runoff election day is May 26.