Good Morning, Lake Houston, Humble & Kingwood!

Top Story
Baan Thai Cuisine reopens after temporary closure

Baan Thai Cuisine officials confirmed the eatery has reopened after a temporary closure. The restaurant closed for roughly two weeks due to flooding.

In case you missed it: According to previous Community Impact reporting, Baan Thai Cuisine was founded by Humble resident Zee Cherdsak Putcharakom in June 2021.

The eatery offers authentic Thai cuisine, including Khao Soi Gai, a richly flavored broth; Kra Pow Tad, a basil stir-fry Thailand classic; and Thailand orange chicken made with unique Thai flavors.

  • Reopened in March
  • 5350 FM 1960 Road E., Humble
 
What You May Have Missed
Impact roundup: 6 businesses now open or coming soon to the Lake Houston area

Several new additions have either recently opened or are coming soon to the Lake Houston area. Check out six of the most recent updates.

Landry's Creole & Cajun Seafood: The restaurant offers a variety of Cajun cuisine, including seafood gumbo, fried fish, red beans and rice, crawfish and seasoned Cajun seafood.

  • Opened April 15
  • 8009 FM 1960 Road. E., Humble

The Whisper Chair: The barbershop offers an upscale experience in which customers can receive a variety of services and enjoy a drink. 
  • Opened in January, grand opening May 1
  • 303 E. Main St., Humble

 Score Entertainment: Located at Deerbrook Mall in Humble, Score Entertainment will offer a variety of activities, including laser tag, go-karts, bowling, ax throwing, a trampoline park and more. 
  • Opening in late summer
  • 20131 Hwy. 59, Humble
 
City Coverage
New apartment inspection program passes in Houston after almost a year of discussion

Houston City Council members unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s code of ordinances May 6 that officially establishes an apartment inspection program intended to address unsafe living conditions and repeat offenders across multifamily units.

About the program: Former council member Letitia Plummer originally proposed the ordinance in July 2025. Since then, city officials and council members have gone back and forth to tweak the ordinance and receive feedback from residents and property owners.

The final ordinance approved establishes a High-Risk Rental Building Program to identify and address certain properties through enhanced registration, inspection and enforcement measures, according to the agenda item. 

How it works: Properties with 10 or more citations in six months will be designated as a high-risk rental building and will be required to register the property in the program for at least six months from the date the notice of designation is issued.

Property owners who violate the ordinance can receive a fine of between $500 to $2,000 per day for each violation.

 
Latest Education News
Lone Star College System to host 11 graduation ceremonies for 2025-26 school year

Graduates of Lone Star College System's fall, spring and summer courses for the 2025-26 school year will receive diplomas at ceremonies to be held May 9-16, according to a May 4 news release from the college system.

The overview: Eleven graduation ceremonies will be held for LSCS's Class of 2026 students, according to the release. Graduates will be receiving diplomas and certifications such as:

  • Baccalaureate
  • Associate
  • Workforce and certificates
  • GED completion
  • Early College High School completion

Quote of note: "My LSCS experience has influenced me every day, shaping the person I am becoming and the future I am creating,” said Denise Thomas, a graduating LSC-Kingwood student, via the release. “This journey has taught me the power of resilience, perseverance, and the impact of mentorship."

 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Panda Fest

Passport to Play

May 8-10, times vary
Houston

May 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sugar Land

Learn more.

Learn more.

 

Mother’s Day Market

Jazz Night

May 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Houston

May 9, 6-10 p.m.
League City

Learn more.

Learn more.

 
To submit your own event, click here.

Statewide News
‘It’s not sustainable’: Texas House lawmakers study causes of rising health care costs

As health care costs continue rising in Texas and across the nation, state lawmakers are working to understand the factors that make health care unaffordable and what can be done to rein in prices.

The big picture: About 5.2 million Texans, or 16.7% of the state’s population, did not have health insurance in 2024, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

For years, advocates have called on Texas lawmakers to pass laws to drive down health care costs and improve access to health insurance. During a two-day hearing April 30 and May 1, a Texas House committee examined why health care costs are rising. Lawmakers will discuss potential policy solutions later this year, committee chair Rep. James Frank, R-Wichita Falls, said.

What's happening: Yale University professor Zack Cooper said that since 2000, U.S. health care spending has grown three times faster than inflation. The average health insurance premium for a family of four is $27,000 per year, he said.

“Every family is basically buying a new Toyota Corolla worth of health insurance," Cooper told lawmakers.

 

Your local team

Hannah Brol
Senior Editor

Kim Sommers
General Manager

Email [email protected] for story ideas, tips or questions.

Keep Reading

(512) 989-6808

TERMS OF SERVICE | PRIVACY POLICY

© 2005-2025 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved.