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René Galvan was appointed the new CEO and president of the Houston Association of Realtors in February, as previously reported. Galvan succeeded Bob Hale, who retired Jan. 31. In an interview with Community Impact, Galvan discussed his background, what HAR does and the real estate market in the Greater Houston area. 

More details: Some of the questions asked by Community Impact include: 

• Broadly speaking, what does the Houston Association of Realtors do, and how do Realtors and buyers interact with HAR?
• When it comes to the housing market in the Greater Houston area, what trends are you seeing?
• What factors, economic or otherwise, do you see affecting the Houston housing market?

Lane’s Line is relocating in Tomball this summer.

The handmade skin care and home essentials business is expected to move June 1 from 210 W. Main St. to 309 Market St., Ste. C, Tomball, owner Elaine Edmonds said in an email.

What you need to know: Edmonds said the move will give Lane’s Line a space the business can better design and make its own, including a larger “creation station,” where products are handmade in-store.

“This space will give us a larger area to be creative and make the products we love,” Edmonds said.

What they offer: Lane’s Line offers natural and plant-based products, including soap, tallow balm, lotion, candles, lip balm, laundry wash, body butter, sugar scrubs, room sprays, magnesium cream, bath soaks, shampoo bars and deodorant.

The new location will also offer street parking out front, with two parking lots across the street, Edmonds said.

• 309 Market St., Ste. C, Tomball

Harris County commissioners on May 28 renewed a contract for the Harris County Sheriff's Office's use of license plate readers to assist with criminal investigations. However, more than a dozen residents spoke against the renewal before the court's vote, sharing concerns about surveillance, data privacy and improper use.

What you need to know: Commissioners renewed a $868,975 contract with public safety technology company Flock Safety to continue the use of license plate readers, or LPRs, as well as a sound detection system that identifies sounds such as gunshots, screeching tires and breaking glass, according to agenda documents.

More details: With a June 6 contract expiration approaching, Harris County's four precinct commissioners voted in favor of the renewal with the possibility to revisit the agreement during a future Commissioners Court meeting. County Judge Lina Hidalgo abstained after pushing to move the item to a different meeting to allow for more public discussion. 

Some context: According to the sheriff's office, Harris County has approximately 480 LPR cameras, which only capture vehicle information, not biometric data.

There are several events taking place throughout the month of June to celebrate Pride Month in Greater Houston. 

Chase the Rainbow: Stride with Pride
The 5K race will celebrate, bring awareness to and raise funds for Katy Pride. Strollers and leashed pets are allowed, according to the event's Race Roster site.

• June 13, 7:30 a.m.
• $39.74 (12 and under); $50.48 (5K); $45.11 (virtual 5K)
• John Paul Landing Park, 9950 Katy Hockley Road, Cypress

• June 14, 1-6 p.m.
• Free
• Bad Astronaut Brewery, 1519 Fulton St., Houston

• June 21, 6 p.m.
• $20-$30 (admission)
• The Hobby Center For The Performing Arts, 810 Bagby St., Houston

Catch up on Community Impact’s coverage this week with five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from May 25-29.

1. Lamar CISD’s property value growth expected to increase to 4.5% for 2026-27 school year

2. See election results for Harris County judge, district clerk

3. Target, MD Anderson plans included in proposed Manvel mixed-use development

4. All the Crave Cheesecakes announces permanent closure

5. Bed Bath & Beyond to reopen inside four The Container Store locations in the Greater Houston area