Officials with June B's Snowcones, a snow cone stand in New Caney, announced the business's closure via Facebook April 2. 

The details: Owned by Junie Brewer—who opened the business at 14 years old in 2020, as previously reported by Community Impact—the snow cone stand offered more than 200 snow cone flavors as well as a variety of treats, including Blue Bell ice cream, Mexican corn nachos, wrapped pickles, candy, fried Twinkies and funnel cakes. 

The family-friendly venue also featured a playground, swings, picnic tables and yard games. 

Quote of note: "With heavy hearts, we're sharing that our snow cone stand is closing its doors for good," the post reads. "Thank you for every visit, every kind word, every smile and every moment you shared with us. You didn't just support a business, you became part of our family and our story." 

• Closed April 2
• 21120 Loop 494, New Caney

Overlooking the green at public golf course Oakhurst Golf Club in Porter, Three B's On The Green was built on the success of the Three B's in Kingwood by lifelong friends Robert Jones and Craig Brown. What began in 2010 as a local hangout in Kingwood expanded in 2024 to a community favorite for Porter golfers and neighbors alike.

How it happened: A golfer himself, Brown said Oakhurst Golf Club has been his go-to golf course for years. The sport shared with his father ignited Brown's idea to create a space for the general public and golfers to share a drink and enjoy American cuisine.

What's special about it? As a community space, Three B's on the Green in Porter holds several weekly specials and events, including burger specials on Tuesdays, wing specials on Wednesdays and steak specials on Thursdays.

Quote of note: “We're open to the public, and we encourage our families to come out and enjoy us, because it's a really relaxed vibe out here,” Brown said.

• 20700 Mills Branch Drive, Porter

Two candidates are running for Texas Senate District 4 in the May 2 special election. Incumbent Brandon Creighton vacated the seat after being named the chancellor and CEO of the Texas Tech University System.

What you need to know: Early voting begins April 20 and runs through April 28, according to the Texas Secretary of State's website. Election day is May 2. In Montgomery County, voters can cast their ballot at any polling location during early voting. However, on election day, voters must vote at their designated voting precincts. Harris County voters can vote at any polling location during both early voting and on election day. 

More details: Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, visit communityimpact.com/election.

Despite counties nationwide seeing a slowing growth rate, the Greater Houston area is experiencing the opposite, per recent data from the US Census Bureau.

The gist: The data examines population changes within the timeframe of July 2024 to July 2025. According to the Census Bureau, the most populous counties saw more births than deaths and more people moving out than moving in from other areas of the country.

However, the Greater Houston area is still experiencing population growth, particularly in suburban areas.

Digging deeper: From 2024 to 2025, the counties saw the following population increase:

• Harris County: 48,695
• Montgomery County: 30,011
• Fort Bend County: 24,163