HTX-NCP: Impact 10/22/2025

Birria Box food truck is now mobile in the Porter area, a spokesperson for the business confirmed Oct. 17.

What's new?: In early December, Birria Box opened at The Food Zone 1314, but the business’s owners have since decided to leave the food truck park. Birria Box now stops at multiple locations along FM 1314 in Porter, including at Final Gravity BrewPub, which is located at 23435 FM 1314 B-6, Porter.

On the menu: The food truck’s menu features quesabirria tacos, tortas, Tapatio ramen, aguas frescas and freshly-squeezed lemonade.

• Relocated in September
• Location varies 

New Caney ISD parents of special education students are invited to an event Nov. 1 where they can receive training and support.

What you need to know: NCISD's Special Education Department is hosting a parent symposium, which will take place from 8:30 a.m.-noon Nov. 1. The event will feature:

• Training opportunities for parents
• Vendors from across the Greater Houston area
• Opportunities to ask professionals questions and to meet with other parents
• Free child care during the event

Carolyn Donovan began serving as the first associate vice chancellor of Alumni Relations and Engagement for Lone Star College System on Oct. 20.

Explaining the role: Per the release, in her new role, Donovan will be charged with the development of the Lone Star College Alumni Association. The initiative aims to:

• Celebrate the achievements of LSCS graduates
• Foster professional and personal connections
• Create opportunities for alumni to give back through mentorship, advocacy and community engagement

As early voting begins Oct. 20, here is everything voters in the New Caney and Porter area need to know ahead of the Nov. 4 election.

What residents should know: Voters must vote in the county where they are registered. In Montgomery County, voters can cast their ballots at any polling location during early voting. However, on Election Day, voters in Montgomery County must vote at their designated voting precincts.

What else? In November, voters across the state will have the opportunity to weigh in on 17 proposed state constitutional amendments. The amendments center around issues such as property tax reduction and funding water supply projects.

Zooming in: In November's election, Roman Forest City Council will hold two contested races, while five newcomers will run for the New Caney ISD board of trustees Position 7 seat.