Good Morning, Lake Houston, Humble & Kingwood!

Top Story
Legendary Cardboard & Games officials celebrate 1-year anniversary in Atascocita

Officials with Legendary Cardboard & Games celebrated the business’s one-year anniversary in Atascocita on May 10.

The details: Legendary Cardboard & Games offers a variety of trading card packs and single cards, per the website. While the cards offered span several genres, the business specializes in Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana and Yu-Gi-Oh products.

Additionally, the business hosts regular card tournaments and other special events, according to the website.

  • 18321 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Ste. 480, Atascocita

 
Mark Your Calendar
Summer Safety Event, Plant Bingo: 4 Lake Houston-area events to attend this weekend, May 29-31

Check out what's happening in the Lake Houston area this weekend, May 29-31.

Summer Safety Event: On the Park Toy and Candy Store invites families to learn summer safety tips at this interactive event featuring community heroes, story times, popcorn and lemonade.

  • May 30, noon-2 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 1271 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood

Plant Bingo: Spend the afternoon playing bingo at Holistic Rose Wellness for the chance to win plants. The event will include multiple rounds of bingo and light refreshments.
  • May 31, 1-3 p.m.
  • $10 per person
  • 18321 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Ste. 138, Atascocita

Flamenco de Raiz: Ana Maria Barcelo Flamenco is presenting its annual student showcase, with invited artists including Celia Corrales, Jose Manuel Tejeda and Jesus Pacheco.
  • May 31, 5 p.m.
  • $25 (admission)
  • Charles Bender Performing Arts Center, 611 Higgins St., Humble

 
Around Town
Houston approves nearly $20 million in grant funds for FIFA World Cup

Houston will receive close to $20 million in federal funding to help with security when it hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June.

Long story short: Houston City Council unanimously approved three agreements for security in June and July that will go directly toward security for FIFA.

One agreement approved $16.6 million for security during the three-week period of the World Cup. Another includes a $2 million reimbursement for funding the city spent on security for Fan Fest, and the third was a $1.2 million agreement between the city and Harris County to monitor for unmanned aircraft systems—or drones— through the duration of FIFA.

Fan Fest will be an event in East Downtown where people can go watch the games in public for free, according to previous reporting.

 
City Coverage
Abbie Kamin reflects on time as Houston City Council member at last meeting

District C council member Abbie Kamin began the May 20 City Council meeting by thanking her son and husband for their support during her time on council.

“Oftentimes when we have people that are willing to serve as electeds, I thank them also for their family service,” she said while holding her son. “And today I get to thank my family.”

What happened: Kamin attended her final meeting as a City Council member as she prepares to become the interim Harris County attorney.

During the meeting, each council member and Mayor John Whitmire thanked her for her time on council and shared memories of their work with her.

“I think [public service] is a calling and you have definitely answered that calling each and every day as a council member,” Whitmire said. “And I know you’ll do it going forward.”

What’s next: Kamin’s official last day as council member is May 26, and new council member Joe Panzarella will be sworn in May 27.

 
Key Information
NOAA officials predict below-average Atlantic hurricane season for first time since 2015

With hurricane season beginning June 1 and running through Nov. 30, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials are predicting the first below-average Atlantic hurricane season since 2015.

What you need to know: The latest NOAA forecasts are expecting residents along the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding areas to see a less active hurricane season than normal, with a 55% chance of a below-normal season, NOAA Administrator Neil Jacobs said at a May 21 news conference.

According to predictions, the NOAA is forecasting a range of eight to 14 named storms in the Atlantic Ocean with winds of 39 mph or higher, including:

  • Three to six hurricanes with winds of 74 mph or higher
  • One to three major hurricanes with winds of 111 mph or higher

Staying prepared: Although the season is predicted to be below average, National Weather Service Director Ken Graham said it's important to remember it only takes one storm to make it a bad season.

 
Election News
What to know before heading to the polls for Texas’ May 26 runoff election

Dozens of federal, state and local primary campaigns will come to a close May 26 as Texas voters cast ballots in the Republican and Democratic runoff elections.

How it works: Texas held its primary elections in March, with some races advancing to an overtime round, known as a runoff, after no single candidate picked up more than half of the vote.

On May 26, voters may see statewide offices, state legislative seats, redrawn congressional districts, the State Board of Education and county-level positions on their ballots. The winner of each runoff race will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot.

At the polls: Polling places across Texas will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. May 26. Voters in the following counties in Community Impact’s coverage areas can vote at any polling location within their county of residence: Bastrop, Bexar, Brazoria, Brazos, Collin, Comal, Fort Bend, Galveston, Guadalupe, Harris, Hays, Tarrant, Travis and Williamson.

Registered voters in other counties are required to visit a polling place specific to their voting precinct.

 

Your local team

Hannah Brol
Senior Editor

Kim Sommers
General Manager

Email [email protected] for story ideas, tips or questions.

Keep Reading