Just Ridez—a used car dealership—is expected to open soon in Porter, owner Teresa Villalpando confirmed June 3. Villalpando said she has been in the used car sales industry for eight years.

Zooming in: Just Ridez is located in the La Cantera Strip Center in Porter. A website for the business had not been created as of press time June 9.

• Opening in early July
• 23951 FM 1314, Building C, Porter
• 832-598-1013

View what's happening in New Caney and Porter this weekend, June 12-14. 

Pet food pantry: Senior residents of Montgomery County can retrieve free pet food and supplies—while supplies last—during this drive-up event hosted by the Lone Star Animal Welfare League. 

• June 13, 7-8 a.m.
• Free (admission)
• Bull Sallas Park, 21675 McCleskey Road, New Caney

• June 13, 7-10:30 a.m.
• $15-$55 (admission)
• 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney

• June 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 21569 Hwy. 59, New Caney

In a first-of-its-kind agreement, Gov. Greg Abbott authorized on June 2 a $73 million Texas Energy Fund grant that will back a project replacing nearly 10,000 electric poles in Texas and strengthening electricity distribution for more than 38,000 in-state customers, including in Montgomery County, officials said.

What you need to know: The Steel Anchor project, overseen by Sam Houston Electric Cooperative, is centered around the removal of 9,838 wooden utility poles in areas across East Texas and replacing them with ductile iron poles reinforced with stronger steel, according to a news release.

Those affected: Areas listed to undergo the massive infrastructure changes are Montgomery, Liberty and Hardin counties, which are notably susceptible to hurricanes during respective seasons, according to the news release. A timeline with further details has not been established.

Officials were able to confirm, however, that the expected completion date for all former utility poles to be demolished and the new ones to be fully installed is June 2031.

In 2023, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2127, a sweeping regulatory measure designed to prevent cities and counties from adopting local ordinances that conflict with various sections of state law. Three years later, there is confusion about what local governments can and cannot do under the law.

The background: At the time, some legislators and other proponents of the bill said it would ensure consistency among Texas cities, citing ordinances passed by “liberal blue cities” that they said made it hard to run a business. Opponents of HB 2127, including some local leaders, said the law would prevent cities from addressing residents’ needs while undermining local worker safety provisions and nondiscrimination ordinances.

What's happening: During a June 4 hearing, the law’s critics said it has had a “chilling effect” on some local actions, while those who support the law expressed concerns that cities have not removed ordinances that are preempted by the state.

Ahead of the 2027 state legislative session, lawmakers are considering whether changes are needed to clarify or better enforce the law.