Golden Root Academy & Respite Center welcomed students into its classrooms on Oct. 26, according to the center's official Facebook page.

What they offer: The center serves children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, offering full- and part-time preschool as well as before- and after-school care options.

Quote of note: "Golden Root is a locally owned and operated, women-owned child care center right here in Humble, and we're so proud to be opening our doors to local families," Assistant Director Janice Hernandez said in an Oct. 15 email. "We believe this will make a real impact on our community by offering high-quality, caring early education and child care for children of all abilities."

• Opened Oct. 26

• 18003 Lago Forest Drive, Humble

Several Halloween weekend events are taking place in the Lake Houston area from Oct. 29-Nov. 1. These events include:

• Tunnel of Terror: Tommy's Express Car Wash in Humble is hosting a drive-through haunted house inside a car wash tunnel from Oct. 29-31, 7-10 p.m. for $25 per car.

• Movies in the Park: 'Hocus Pocus 2': The Livable Forest is hosting a free screening of the movie at Town Center Park in Kingwood on Oct. 30 from 8-9:45 p.m.

• Boo-Ling Bash: Showbiz Cinema in Humble is hosting a Halloween bash on Oct. 31 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. featuring a candy crawl, pumpkin decorating and a costume contest for $23.18.

• Boofest Kingwood: A free fall festival at Town Center Park on Oct. 31 from 4-9 p.m. will feature kids' activities, train rides, seasonal shopping and trick-or-treating.

Houston City Council is considering 11 locations for landmark or protected landmark status.

Explained: The proposed locations include churches, houses and a bank downtown.

Kathleen Nuzzo, a Southampton resident, spoke during the public speaker session in support of the designations. Southampton has six of the 11 proposed locations.

“Many people are drawn to Southampton for the same reason that we were,” Nuzzo said. “Its historic charm, beautiful tree canopy and central location. Neighbors take pride in its history.”

Nuzzo added that the neighborhood has seen a wave of teardowns over the past few years, and though there are deed restrictions, they don’t protect the properties.

“Every demolition takes away a piece of the neighborhood’s history that can’t be replaced, and with it, the history that draws people here,” Nuzzo said.

How it works: The city of Houston defines landmarks and protected landmarks as historic properties that have officially been recognized by the city for their historical, cultural or architectural significance. The city currently has over 35 landmarks and 192 protected landmarks.

Harris County Public Health launched a new localized dashboard Oct. 28 to identify health inequities and disparities.

How it works: The tool compiles national, state and local data into zip code-specific information for Harris County. The dashboard maps a variety of data, including air pollution, walkability, life expectancy and colorectal cancer screenings.

The dashboard features more than 60 health indicators across five domains:

• Chronic and behavioral health

• Housing and economic conditions

• Neighborhood environment and conditions

• Population health and prevention

• Social and community conditions

The local impact: The data reaffirmed a known pattern of less healthy neighborhoods known as the Houston arrow, which consists of connected zip codes around downtown Houston stretching into north and south Harris County. Harris County Public Health plans to incorporate these findings into future strategic plans and initiatives. Additionally, the department is recruiting members to policy work groups to help develop actionable policy recommendations based on the data.