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Updates on 4 Montgomery County Precinct 4 transportation projects in New Caney, Porter

Here's the latest update on four Montgomery County Precinct 4-funded projects in New Caney and Porter.

Ford Road widening, Segment 2
Project: Ford Road will be widened from two to four lanes between Needham Road and Mills Branch Road. Diitches will also be reconstructed along the corridor.
Update: County officials are finalizing engineering and relocation of utilities for this project, said Joshua Pascua, chief of staff for Montgomery County Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray, via email Sept. 11.

  • Timeline: Construction expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026
  • Cost: TBD

Sorters Road widening, Segment 2
Project: Sorters Road will be widened from two to four lanes between North Bentwood Channel and Northpark Drive. Ditches will also be reconstructed along the corridor.
Update: Construction is expected to begin in October, Pascua said via email Sept. 11.
  • Timeline: September 2025-first quarter of 2027
  • Cost: $15.6 million
 
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ArchPoint Development begins construction on gas station, warehouse in New Caney

ArchPoint Development is bringing a gas station and warehouse to its ArchPoint at 1485 retail center in New Caney. The project is currently under construction.

Breaking down the project: Construction on ArchPoint 1485 began in March, and the project will include a 14,000-square-foot retail center. Work on the retail center is projected to take 12-18 months.

  • Opening in spring of 2026
  • 21750 FM 1485, New Caney
 
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WaterBARK Day, OktoBEERfest: 5 things to do in New Caney, Porter this weekend, Oct. 3-5

Check out what's happening in New Caney and Porter this weekend, Oct. 3-5.

WaterBARK Day 2025: Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures invites dogs and their owners to enjoy a day of swimming and fun at the water park. Each guest is allowed to bring up to two dogs, and owners get in for free.

  • Oct. 4, noon-4 p.m.
  • $10 per dog
  • 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney

Chicks & Hogs BBQ & Brew-Fest: This 15th annual event will feature up to 40 cook teams competing in this Champions Barbecue Alliance-sanctioned state championship. In addition to enjoying barbecue, attendees can sample craft beer from up to 20 breweries at the brewery festival and enjoy live music, a silent auction and a kids' zone.
  • Oct. 4, noon-5 p.m.
  • $100 (chance drawing ticket), $25 (barbecue), $50 (barbecue and brewery festival), free (general admission ages 12 and younger)
  • Bull Sallas Park, 21681 McCleskey Road, New Caney
 
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Target launches first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout for visually impaired individuals

According to a Sept. 26 press release, Target has launched a first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout experience designed for guests with disabilities, including those who are blind or have low vision.

The self-checkouts will roll out nationwide beginning this holiday season and in early 2026 as part of Target's ongoing checkout improvements, according to the release.

What to expect: Per the release, the innovation is a guest-first design that primarily supports people who are visually impaired while supporting those with motor disabilities.

The technology works with Target’s existing self-checkout system and includes:

  • Braille and high-contrast button icons
  • A headphone jack with adjustable volume controls
  • Physical navigation buttons and a dedicated information key

Quote of note: "Target's new accessible self-checkout experience is unique not only because it is a first in the industry, but because it was designed through collaboration with the blind, incorporating our technical expertise and lived experience," Mark Riccobono, president of the National Federation of the Blind, said via news release.

 

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