Founded on Feb. 4, 2025, Shouting Grounds Coffee Company officials said the local coffee shop is celebrating its first anniversary this month.

The details: Per the business' Facebook page, to celebrate the anniversary Shouting Grounds is offering several specials on Feb. 4 including:

• A raffle basket with a $100 gift card to Shouting Grounds
• $3 featured birthday lattes
• Double loyalty points
• Free mini cupcakes 

• 22735 Antique Lane, New Caney

Check out what's happening in the New Caney and Porter area throughout February.

Strawberry Festival: Attendees are invited to spend the day shopping from local vendors during strawberry season, while discovering gift-worthy finds and enjoying live music. The event will also feature food trucks, contests and a family-friendly atmosphere.

• Feb. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• A.V. ‘Bull’ Sallas Park, 21675 McCleskey Road, New Caney

• Feb. 20, 3-6 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 11985 N. Grand Parkway E., New Caney

• Feb. 20, 6-11 p.m.
• $150 (individual admission)
• The Atrium Center, 21575 Hwy 59 N., New Caney

Six candidates are vying in the Democratic primary for Texas' 9th Congressional District, which, under redrawn boundaries, is shifting from the southwestern Houston area to the eastern area. The seat is currently occupied by Democrat Al Green, who is not seeking reelection in District 9 but is running in the Democratic primary for District 18.

What you need to know: Early voting begins Feb. 17, and election day is March 3.

Candidates were asked to keep responses within 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.

Nine candidates are vying in the Republican primary for Texas' 9th Congressional District, which, under redrawn boundaries, is shifting from the southwestern Houston area to the eastern area. The seat is currently occupied by Democrat Al Green, who is not seeking re-election in District 9 but is running in the Democratic primary for District 18.

What you need to know: Early voting begins Feb. 17, and election day is March 3.

Candidates were asked to keep responses within 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.

Texas families can soon apply to receive state funds for private education or homeschooling under the state’s new education savings account program, known as Texas Education Freedom Accounts.

What's happening: The application opens at 9 a.m. Feb. 4 and is designed to be completed in about 15 minutes, according to the state comptroller’s office. Families can apply through 11:59 p.m. March 17.

Parents must submit information about their family's residency, household income, their children's educational history and each child's special education status, if applicable.

The details: To be eligible for the program, students must:

• Reside in Texas
• Be U.S. citizens or lawful residents
• Be eligible to attend a Texas public school, open-enrollment charter school or pre-K program

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