Cocina Las Mexicanas—which serves authentic homemade Mexican food—is now open in The Food Zone 1314 in Porter, co-owner Remi Hernandez confirmed Nov. 4.

Meet the owners: Remi Hernandez owns the restaurant with her two sisters, Silvia and Ada.

On the menu: According to the eatery's official Facebook page, the menu includes items such as:

• Menudo

• Pozole

• Tacos

• Pambazo

• Tortas

• Quesadillas

• Enchiladas

Some context: The Food Zone 1314 is a food truck park that is home to shipping container restaurants serving a variety of cuisine.

• Opened Aug. 21

• 23242 FM 1314, Porter

On Nov. 5, Lone Star College System trustees approved a $675,000 construction contract for the LSC-Kingwood fire training facility that is slated to open in 2027.

Latest update: LSCS trustees unanimously approved a $675,000 construction contract with Engco Group—a firm based in Tomball—per Nov. 5 meeting documents. The contract will cover services needed to extend water access to the LSC-Kingwood facility for fire training exercises.

A closer look: The fire training facility was designed in 2019 as a space for LSC fire science students to train to become firefighters, as previously reported by Community Impact. The 2,000-square-foot facility will:

• House equipment needed for firefighting exercises

• Feature training areas to simulate burning buildings, car fires and chemical emergencies

As Thanksgiving approaches, the Greater Houston area is hosting several turkey trot races. The details: The events are subject to change and include:

• The second annual 1K Turkey Trot at Peckham Park in Katy on Nov. 14

• The District 2.4.9 Turkey Trot in Tomball on Nov. 21, benefiting the nonprofit Kirstyn’s Krew.

• The Better Together Turkey Trot in Spring on Nov. 26, hosted by Kids R Kids.

• The 18th annual Bay Area Turkey Trot in Houston on Nov. 26, where dogs are welcome.

• The Friendswood Turkey Trot on Nov. 26, featuring a post-race festival at Centennial Park.

• The 41st annual Sugar Land Turkey Trot on Nov. 26.

• The 37th annual Run Thru the Woods in The Woodlands on Nov. 26, supporting local YMCA programs.

• The Jersey Village Turkey Trot on Nov. 26 at Jersey Village High School.

• The Addi's Faith Turkey Day 5K and Kids Wishbone 1K in Kingwood on Nov. 26, supporting Addi's Faith Foundation.

Texas lawmakers and legislators-elect began filing new bills on Nov. 9, unofficially kicking off the 90th state legislative session. By noon, they had submitted more than 1,000 legislative proposals that they hoped would be considered at the state Capitol next year.

The overview: When the 90th legislative session begins Jan. 12, Texas will be led by all Democratic statewide officials. Democrats also won control of the Texas House during the Nov. 3 election, while Republicans retained Senate control.

Zooming in: Democratic lawmakers were the first to file bills in both legislative chambers, signaling some of the party's priorities as Texans prepare for the first Democratic-led state government and divided legislature in a generation.

State Rep. John Bucy, D-Austin, filed bills to expand who is eligible for Medicaid in the state, while Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, proposed tightening regulations on the booming data center industry.

More details: Lawmakers had filed at least 57 constitutional amendments before press time Nov. 9, including measures on property taxes, sports betting and term limits for elected officials.