In September, construction began on a new Tacos La Bala location in New Caney, a spokesperson with Criss Cross Commercial Group confirmed Nov. 4.

On the menu: Tacos La Bala serves Mexican cuisine, including staples such as burritos, tortas, tacos and quesadillas, as previously reported by Community Impact. The eatery has seven locations across the Greater Houston area and offers a casual dining ambiance, takeout and delivery services.

• Opening date TBD

• 20460 FM 1485, Ste. A, New Caney

Four events are scheduled to take place in New Caney and Porter during the weekend of Nov. 6-8:

• The 5K Beer Run at Back Pew Brewing Co. on Nov. 7 benefits Family Promise of Lake Houston.

• The Lone Star Motor Madness car show at Bull Sallas Park on Nov. 7 benefits Gullo's Christmas for Kids and Honor Flight.

• The Run, Walk and Shop 5K on Nov. 7 is Final Gravity Brewpub's first 5K event, held in partnership with Rigorous Training Gym.

• The fourth annual Chili Cook-Off Showdown at Back Pew Brewing Co. on Nov. 7 raises funds for the Myocarditis Foundation.

Montgomery County is looking to hire a consulting firm to help it win grant money to acquire and demolish around 50 homes that are prone to flooding.

What’s happening? County commissioners are meeting on Nov. 5 to discuss hiring Hagerty Consulting, Inc. The firm would be tasked with helping the county navigate submitting a grant application to the Texas Water Development Board for money to buy properties that are at risk of future flood loss.

Montgomery County is seeking to acquire 50 properties, according to a proposal from Hagerty.

Also on the agenda: Montgomery County and Conroe are exploring an agreement that would see the latter direct some of its hotel tax funds toward a grant to support restoring the Montgomery County Courthouse.

To receive the money, the county must provide a local match of $773,249. Conroe and Montgomery County are looking to split that cost between the two equally. 

The Texas A&M University Space Institute will be celebrating its grand opening in mid-November, officials said.

What you need to know: The new facility serves as a hub for collaboration among researchers, industry leaders and government agencies working to solve challenges in space exploration while developing the workforce and technologies needed for future missions, officials said.

The cost: The project cost $200 million, which was paid for through the state’s Texas Space Commission, which was passed in the 88th Texas Legislature and allotted $350 million for space programs in Texas, including $200 million for the institute, according to documents from the university.

📍17475 Saturn Lane, Houston