9 events to attend in New Caney, Porter throughout September
There are several events to attend throughout September in New Caney and Porter. This list is not comprehensive.
East Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo: The annual event will feature a barbecue cook-off, livestock shows, rodeo events and live music by Michelle Rasberry-Dean, The Caleb James Band, Chris Crisp and Randall King.
Sept. 5-6; 6:45 p.m. (rodeo), 9 p.m. (concert)
$5-$15 (Sept. 5), $10-$25 (Sept. 6)
East Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 21679 McCleskey Road, New Caney
Big Rivers Splash & Dash: Participate in a 5K, 10K or Kid's Dash at this event, from which proceeds will benefit the TANGO2 Research Foundation.
Sept. 20, 8 a.m.
$15-$65
Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures, 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney
Nate's Diner now serving all-day breakfast, American fare in Porter
Nate's Diner is now serving classic American diner fare in Porter, officials with the East Montgomery County Improvement District confirmed Aug. 28.
On the menu: According to the restaurant's online menu, Nate's Diner serves all-day breakfast with options ranging from pancakes and waffles to omelets and crepes. For non-breakfast options, burgers, sandwiches and salads are also on the menu as well as dinner plates, such as Marsha's Meatloaf and fried pork chops.
Some context: With an original restaurant at 11509 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, the Porter diner marks the eatery's second location.
22 fall events, festivals to attend around the Greater Houston area through early November
There are a variety of fall events and festivals taking place throughout the Greater Houston area through early November. This list is not comprehensive and events are subject to change.
P-6 Farms’ Fall Festival During weekends this fall, attendees can visit P-6 Farms and enjoy its fall festival, which will include activities such as a pumpkin patch, vintage rides, pig races, food, drinks and themed photo opportunities.
Saturdays and Sundays between Sept. 27-Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
$25.95
9963 Poole’s Road, Montgomery
The Famous Market’s Fall Festival This festival in Pearland will feature over 50 vendors, a kids’ zone, food, a DJ and arts and crafts for attendees to enjoy.
Sept. 27, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Free (admission)
Pearland Town Center, 11200 Broadway St., Pearland
St. Paul’s 2025 Fall Festival and Craft Show In Katy, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will host its 14th annual fall festival and craft show that will feature vendors, food for sale, children’s activities and a train.
Montgomery County approves roadside vendor, solicitor regulations
Roadside vendor and solicitor regulations will take effect in Montgomery County after commissioners voted Aug. 26 to adopt an ordinance regulating roadside vendors and solicitors in unincorporated areas of the county.
What you need to know: The ordinance bans the solicitation of money as well as the sale or distribution of food and merchandise on public highways, roads or rights of way. It also prohibits vendors from placing or maintaining structures in those areas, per the ordinance.
According to the ordinance, the goal is to address traffic congestion and safety hazards caused when drivers stop or slow down to engage with vendors or solicitors.
“Public safety is threatened by drivers who are distracted by the operation of vendors and solicitors on a public highway or road,” the ordinance states.
Violations will be classified as Class C misdemeanors under the Texas Transportation Code, with each day of noncompliance considered a separate offense. The new rules take effect Sept. 1
Gov. Abbott signs new congressional map; Texas Democrats vow to fight in court
Gov. Greg Abbott signed Texas’ new congressional map into law Aug. 29, declaring in a video posted to social media that “Texas is now more red in the United States Congress.”
The details: Under Texas’ current congressional boundaries, Republicans hold 25 of Texas’ 38 congressional seats. State lawmakers have said the new map will help them gain up to five more during the 2026 midterm elections.
Texas Democrats have called the mid-decade redistricting effort unconstitutional and "racially discriminatory," while Republicans asserted that the map "complies with the law" and was designed to help more Republicans get elected to the U.S. House.
Next steps: Texas’ new congressional map is set to take effect in early December, although it will be discussed in court two months earlier. After state senators approved the map Aug. 23, the League of United Latin American Citizens and a group of Texas residents filed a lawsuit asking that the map be found unconstitutional.
A panel of three federal judges will hear arguments in the case Oct. 1-10 in El Paso.
