A-Latte Val officials said the local coffee shop is now serving homemade lattes in New Caney. The business operates through pick up services and orders can be made via Instagram.

On the menu: Per the business's Facebook page, a few signature lattes offered include:

• Banana iced coffee

• Duvalin iced coffee

• Lavender iced coffee

• Oreo iced coffee

Coffee prices range from $6-$8.

• Opened April 12

• Pick up available in New Caney

Check out what's happening in New Caney and Porter from June 24-28.

Just Between Friends Summer Kids’ Resale Event: During this consignment sale, attendees can shop for items marked 50%-90% off retail prices on everything kids need from clothing and shoes to toys, books and baby gear.

• June 24, 9 a.m.
• $5.45-$31.17 (June 24), free (June 25-26), $5.45-$20.88 (June 27)
• A.V. Bull Sallas Park, 21675 McCleskey Road, New Caney

• June 25, 7-11 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• The Food Zone Grand Texas, 23020 Speed St., New Caney

• June 27, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• $45 (regular admission ticket includes event admission)
• 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney

The May Housing Market Update from the Houston Association of Realtors reports pending single-family home sales in the Greater Houston area are at their highest point since May 2022.

However, there has been a slight decline in closings and total sales since last May, data shows.

By the numbers: Single-family home sales fell by 3.2%, with 8,631 homes sold in May compared to the 8,915 sold last May. Meanwhile, home prices grew 0.4%, bringing the median price to $340,000.

The Houston-Galveston Area Council has named Ron Papsdorf as its new executive director, officials announced in a June 16 news release. Papsdorf, who is currently serving as H-GAC’s chief transportation officer, will replace Chuck Wemple, who is retiring after eight years.

Diving in: In his current role, Papsdorf oversees transportation across the region and assists local governments in collaborating on transportation projects, per the release. Papsdorf previously served as a division director at the Denver Regional Council of Governments, where he led the Metropolitan Planning Organization.

“I am honored to be chosen by the H-GAC board to serve the region in this new role,” Papsdorf said in the release. “Our region is growing and changing rapidly, and I am eager to work with the board, our staff, our communities and our partners to make us the best region in the country to live, work and do business.”

Looking ahead: Papsdorf will begin his role as executive director July 13, per the release.