2nd & Charles is set to open a new location in Humble in early December, company officials confirmed via email Oct. 27.

What to expect: The new shop will buy, sell and trade used books, video games and systems, vinyl records, CDs, movies, comics, toys and collectibles, alongside a selection of new merchandise.

Some context: The bookstore will be located in an existing roughly 27,400-square-foot space in Deerbrook Marketplace, per a July 21 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

2nd & Charles has additional Texas locations in Beaumont, Lubbock and Conroe, with another store planned to open in Plano on Dec. 10, as previously reported by Community Impact.

Quote of note: "2nd & Charles is a true treasure hunt," Kappler said. "It's a place for readers, gamers, collectors and families to spend an afternoon."

• Opening Dec. 10

• 20416 Hwy. 59, Humble

Married couple Kwan and Kia Johnson opened Brunch & Bloom in December 2025 to bring an upscale dining experience to the Atascocita community.

Meet the owners: Kwan Johnson is a medically retired U.S. Army veteran and former regional operations manager, while Kia Johnson served as a nurse practitioner.

What's special about it? The restaurant, which is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, features several unique elements:

• A menu with spins on classic dishes, including deep-fried smoked gouda grits, breakfast fried rice and a BBLT made with beef bacon.

• An expanding section of vegan options and accommodations for gluten and other dietary restrictions.

• An inclusive design featuring a blue color theme for autism awareness and a quieter section of the restaurant for families with children who might become overstimulated.

• Partnerships with the Humble ISD culinary program and meal donations to various organizations and nonprofits.

The owners hope to expand the business to additional locations, including their hometown of Baltimore.

Voters have their last opportunity to cast a ballot in the Nov. 3 general election on Election Day.

What you need to know: More than 600 polling locations across Harris County will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and registered voters can cast a ballot at any of them. Voters must provide photo identification at the polls. Acceptable forms of ID include:

• Texas driver’s license

• Texas election identification certificate

• Texas personal identification card

• Texas handgun license

• U.S. military identification card containing the person’s photograph

• U.S. citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph

• U.S. passport

What’s on the ballot: Harris County races include county judge, county attorney, district clerk, county clerk, county treasurer and County Department of Education Places 5 and 7. Contested county commissioner seats include Precinct 2, where Adrian Garcia faces Richard Vega, and Precinct 4, where Lesley Briones faces Steve Radack.

According to unofficial results from the Harris County Clerk’s Office, 1.08 million voters participated in early voting for the general election.

Zooming in: This turnout surpasses the early voting numbers for the 2018 and 2022 midterm elections. The county has more than 2.7 million registered voters and experienced record turnout on its first day of the 12-day early voting period.

Also of note: The election will determine officeholders in federal, state and local races. Election Day on Nov. 3 is the last opportunity for voters to cast a ballot, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at more than 600 locations across Greater Houston. Local races on the Harris County ballot include:

• County judge

• County attorney

• District clerk

• County clerk

• County treasurer

• County Department of Education Place 5

• County Department of Education Place 7

Texans' last chance to vote in this year's midterm election is Nov. 3. Polling places across the state will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Election Day, according to the secretary of state's office.

What to expect: Dozens of races will appear on the ballot, from U.S. Senate and governor to local officials and propositions.

If a voter runs into an issue at the polls that cannot be immediately resolved, such as a lack of photo ID or an administrative error, they have the right to cast a provisional ballot, per state law. Some voters may be required to return to the local voter registrar's office by Nov. 9—six days after Election Day—to resolve the issue after voting.

Stay informed: Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide to read Q&As with hundreds of candidates, find coverage of local propositions and print a custom sample ballot to bring to the polls.

After polls close at 7 p.m. Nov. 3, election results will be posted on the same webpage.