NBA player Jimmy Butler's coffee company, BIGFACE, is opening its first Texas location in Cypress. The mobile cafe is scheduled to open mid-November outside the Fairfield Market H-E-B at 28550 US-290.

The company plans to operate from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The Cypress location will serve:

• Espresso drinks

• Cold brew

• Pour-over coffee

Butler, who is originally from Tomball, started the business in 2020 during the pandemic-induced NBA bubble. He began by serving fellow players from his personal espresso machine. BIGFACE brand director Christina Hayes described the Texas opening as a homecoming for the company. In addition to its flagship cafe in Miami and the upcoming Cypress mobile cafe, BIGFACE operates an online store that sells whole-bean coffee, gear and apparel.

Harris County Public Health launched a new localized dashboard Oct. 28 to identify health inequities and disparities.

How it works: The tool compiles national, state and local data into zip code-specific information for Harris County. The dashboard maps a variety of data, including air pollution, walkability, life expectancy and colorectal cancer screenings.

The dashboard features more than 60 health indicators across five domains:

• Chronic and behavioral health

• Housing and economic conditions

• Neighborhood environment and conditions

• Population health and prevention

• Social and community conditions

The local impact: The data reaffirmed a known pattern of less healthy neighborhoods known as the Houston arrow, which consists of connected zip codes around downtown Houston stretching into north and south Harris County. Harris County Public Health plans to incorporate these findings into future strategic plans and initiatives. Additionally, the department is recruiting members to policy work groups to help develop actionable policy recommendations based on the data.

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County will offer complimentary rides to and from the polls on Election Day, Nov. 3.

How it works: To receive a free ride, riders must show their voter registration card to a METRO operator or fare inspector when boarding. Regular fares still apply during the early voting period, as the complimentary rides are only available on Election Day.

Available fare services for the offer include: METRORail, local bus routes, METROLift, curb2curb and community connector.

“Every voter deserves the opportunity to make their voice heard, and transportation should never stand in the way,” said METRO Board Chair Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock via news release.

One more thing: METRO leaders encourage riders to plan their trips using the transit authority's Trip Planner and to confirm polling locations before traveling. Polls will be open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.