There are several places serving ice cream, shaved ice and cold treats in the Spring-Klein area to beat the heat this summer. 

El Kiosko: Founded in 2006 in north Houston, El Kiosko offers a variety of ice cream flavors, smoothies, aguas frescas, fruit salads and troles, a snow-like texture treat.

• 10978 Grant Road, Ste. B, Houston

• 126 Vintage Park Blvd., Houston

• 7110 Louetta Road, Spring

Houston Shock Volleyball officials said the volleyball school relocated to Spring Cypress Road from the West Houston area to provide easier access, shorter drive times and more opportunities for young athletes.

The details: According to officials the new facility features two full volleyball courts and is wheelchair accessible. In addition the facility allows Houston Shock Volleyball to offer enhanced programming and a consistent training environment.

What else? In addition to club volleyball programs, the facility plans to host summer camps for athletes ages 6-16. Houston Shock Volleyball also offers a weekly open gym on Fridays from 6-8 p.m.

The Houston-Galveston Area Council has named Ron Papsdorf as its new executive director, officials announced in a June 16 news release. Papsdorf, who is currently serving as H-GAC’s chief transportation officer, will replace Chuck Wemple, who is retiring after eight years.

Diving in: In his current role, Papsdorf oversees transportation across the region and assists local governments in collaborating on transportation projects, per the release. Papsdorf previously served as a division director at the Denver Regional Council of Governments, where he led the Metropolitan Planning Organization.

“I am honored to be chosen by the H-GAC board to serve the region in this new role,” Papsdorf said in the release. “Our region is growing and changing rapidly, and I am eager to work with the board, our staff, our communities and our partners to make us the best region in the country to live, work and do business.”

Looking ahead: Papsdorf will begin his role as executive director July 13, per the release.

The May Housing Market Update from the Houston Association of Realtors reports pending single-family home sales in the Greater Houston area are at their highest point since May 2022.

However, there has been a slight decline in closings and total sales since last May, data shows.

By the numbers: Single-family home sales fell by 3.2%, with 8,631 homes sold in May compared to the 8,915 sold last May. Meanwhile, home prices grew 0.4%, bringing the median price to $340,000.