Help create artwork at Elixir Lounge Kava Bar for donation to display in pediatric care units in hospitals across the nation on May 23 in Old Town Spring.

What you need to know: All artwork will be donated to Art2Hearts, a foundation that strives to brighten pediatric hospital spaces through the artwork they receive, according to their website. All art supplies will be provided.

• May 23, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Elixir Kava Lounge, 206 Main St., Spring

Owner Jay Stone said Punk's Tacos and Bao has plans to open on April 28. The eatery offers a blend of Asian and Mexican cuisine, focusing on unique tacos, Stone said.

The details: With menu items ranging from tacos, steamed buns and rice bowls, the eatery focuses on offering creative dishes including side dishes such as Tejano fried rice and spicy Korean Buldak noodles. Per the website, Stone has over 17 years of experience cooking in the area.

Quote of note: “This is a new, fun and unique quick service restaurant that captures the taste buds of Houston,” Stone said.

Meg Lonero was inducted into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, posthumously joining the Class of 2026 during a ceremony held April 10 at the Lone Star Flight Museum.

Her induction recognizes more than 20 years as an airport executive and pilot with the Houston Airport System, including her role in modernizing William P. Hobby Airport and other facilities.

The context: Meg Lonero became manager at Hobby Airport in 1998, where she led a $227 million modernization program focused on infrastructure and capacity.

Texas residents are increasingly facing damaging storms that drive up home insurance rates and other housing costs. Ahead of the state's 2027 legislative session, consumer advocates and insurance industry representatives are urging lawmakers to consider affordability solutions.

What's happening: The average Texas home insurance premium—the amount paid to an insurance company—was $3,291 in 2024, according to the latest Texas Department of Insurance data. In total, premiums rose about 50% between 2022-24.

Texas’ high propensity for natural disasters has been “the No. 1 driver” behind recent rate increases, said Rich Johnson, a spokesperson for the Insurance Council of Texas.

Stay tuned: While Texas can't legislate itself out of weather risks, lawmakers have considered some policy changes to increase disaster resiliency and boost regulatory oversight of the insurance industry. Proposals range from creating grants to help residents weather-proof their homes to placing limits on future rate hikes.