Texas Physio—a physical therapy and wellness clinic—has opened a new location in Porter.

Meet the owner: Presley, a Navy veteran and resident of Porter, said he owns the business jointly with Texas Physio.

At a glance: All ages are welcome at Texas Physio, and patients can receive preventative care as well as restorative care. Services offered by the clinic include:

• Aquatic therapy
• Geriatric rehabilitation
• Pain management therapies
• Golf rehabilitation and fitness

• Opened Jan. 19
• 21013 Old Sorters Road, Ste. C, Porter

In a house built in New Caney in 1959, the scent of fresh coffee drifts through rooms once meant for family dinners and quiet evenings.

Selling her own house to purchase the property that would become her business, Shouting Grounds Coffee Company owner Katie Carroll said she followed God's will when she traded hard hats for espresso machines in February 2025.

Staying local: More than a place to grab a cup of coffee, Shouting Grounds was created as a gathering space for community, Bible studies and conversations. Longtime New Caney resident Carroll said with her background in construction renovation, she revamped a former empty house into a charming coffee spot that provides a homey, cozy atmosphere.

What's in the name: Inspired by Psalm 100, a bible scripture displayed on the coffee shop’s wall, the name of the business represents the contents of the bible verse, inviting all people to praise God for his goodness, love and faithfulness.

Montgomery County commissioners March 5 approved updates tied to the May 2 election, but the discussion quickly widened into election day operations regarding staffing shortages and how the county runs polling sites.

What happened: Precinct 3 Commissioner Ritch Wheeler asked the court to remove the Kevin Brady Community Center as an early voting location in exchange of adding the George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library as part of the May 2 joint election preparations. 

Wheeler said because of last-minute location changes during the March 3 primaries, voters were left searching for the right polling site.

Diving deeper: He said that staffing—not equipment—may be the biggest strain on local elections heading into May 2, with officials saying the county is struggling to fill the poll worker roles needed to keep dozens of sites operating smoothly.

Officials said it has become increasingly difficult to recruit enough election workers—especially for May elections, which typically draw lighter turnout and fewer volunteers.

Since 1932, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has brought cowboys and cowgirls, country music performers, farmers and Texas youth together. Each year, the Rodeo hosts several diverse events, including auctions, cookoffs and concerts, all with the goal of promoting Western heritage. 

By the numbers: Here’s a glimpse of what the report stated:

• $326 million of direct economic impact was generated in the Greater Houston area
• $597 million of total economic activity was produced
• $630 million of total educational support has been given since 1932

Measuring the impact: Additionally, the Rodeo continues to be one of the largest scholarship and educational contributors in the country, per the report, with more than $14 million given in scholarships. 

Going forward: As for 2026 and the upcoming years, Pat Mann Phillips, chairman of the board of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, said she is focused on keeping the Rodeo grounded in its roots and in remembrance of the trailblazers who shaped it into what it is today.