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Blue Jay’s Cauldron now offering comic books, video games in Roman Forest

Blue Jay’s Cauldron—a game and trading card store—has reopened in Roman Forest. The store is owned by Jeremy Miller.

What they offer: Blue Jay’s Cauldron sells items such as comic books, video games, character trading cards, figurines, board games and more, according to the business’s social media page. The store also offers local delivery for purchases.

What's changed? The store was originally located at 23435 FM 1314, Ste. A2, Porter and temporarily closed in November, as previously reported by Community Impact.

  • Opened May 11
  • 1710 Roman Forest Blvd., Roman Forest
 
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Elementary school farewell, family compassion event: 5 events to attend in New Caney, Porter, May 15-21

Check out what's happening in New Caney and Porter this weekend, May 15-17. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

Farewell to New Caney Elementary School: With a replacement campus set to be completed this summer, former staff, alumni and families are invited to this open house celebrating the original campus.

  • May 15, 5:30-7 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 20501 FM 1485, New Caney

Girls with Horsepower: The Food Zone Grant Texas is holding an all-female car and bike show.
  • May 16, 3-8 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 23020 Speed St., New Caney

Compassion Experience 2026: Attend a free family-friendly event hosted by KSBJ Studios in New Caney. Various activities will also be held across three days, including acoustic concerts, bounce houses, free food, animal encounters and games. 
  • May 19-21, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Hope Media Group, 21620 Valley Ranch Parkway, New Caney
 
Latest Education News
Lone Star College System trustees OK 2027-28 calendar

Lone Star College System’s calendar for the 2027-28 school year—which features student start dates of Aug. 30, 2027, and Jan. 18, 2028, for the fall and spring semesters, respectively—was approved by the college system’s board of trustees May 7.

At a glance: The fall semester will run Aug. 30-Dec. 19-2027, for students and Aug. 23-Dec. 19, 2027, for faculty. The spring semester will last from Jan. 18-May 14, 2028, for students and from Jan. 10-May 14, 2028 for faculty. LSCS’ calendar was distributed to employees before being finalized.

Dates to know: According to the calendar, two “minimesters” will be held:

  • Winter, which will run Dec. 20, 2027 to mid-January 2028
  • May, which will run May 15 to early-to-mid June 2028

Two summer sessions will take place:
  • June 5-July 11, 2028
  • July 13-Aug. 20, 2028
 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Houston Greek Fest

Water Safety Festival

May 14-16, times vary
Houston

May 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sugar Land

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Bloom and Grow Market

Bikes and Bats

May 16, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Pearland

May 16, 7-9 p.m.
Houston

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Learn more.

 
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Election News
Q&A: Catch up with the Republicans running for Texas railroad commissioner in the May 26 runoff

On May 26, Republican voters will choose their nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission in a runoff election between former Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French and incumbent Jim Wright.

The overview: The Republican railroad commission race is one of several statewide contests that advanced to May runoffs after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 3 primary election.

Wright and French were the two highest-performing candidates in the five-way primary race, with Wright receiving 32.1% of the vote and French collecting 31.7%.

The winner of the May 26 overtime round will face state Rep. John Rosenthal, D-Houston, in the November midterm election. Third-party candidates may also appear on the November ballot.

Did you know? The railroad commission regulates Texas’ oil and gas industry, while the state's railroads are under the control of the Texas Department of Transportation and the federal government. The agency has three commissioners elected to staggered six-year terms.

At the polls: Texans can vote early from May 18-22, with runoff election day May 26.

 

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