Good Morning, New Caney & Porter!

Top Story
Some Mo’ Dough? now offering sourdough loaves, cookies in New Caney

A new local bread and pastry business, Some Mo’ Dough?, was recently launched in New Caney, owner Cody Burling said. 

Must-try menu items: According to the Some Mo’ Dough? website, goods offered include:

  • Chocolate sourdough loaves
  • Brown butter chocolate chip cookies
  • Jalapeno and cheddar sourdough loaves
  • Cheddar biscuits

From the oven: The cottage bakery operates at The Pointe at Valley Ranch Town Center apartments, alongside other vendors and food trucks, Burling said. Some Mo’ Dough? offers baked goods for walk-up customers, via advance order or delivery.
  • Opened in mid-February
  • 20290 Park Lake View Drive, New Caney
 
Mark Your Calendar
Senior Prom, Donut Days Festival: 8 events to attend in New Caney, Porter throughout June

There are several events taking place in New Caney and Porter this summer, including festivals and water park events.

Donut Days Festival: Kick off the summer with a doughnut-themed market featuring live music, a petting zoo, bingo and fresh doughnuts.

  • June 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • A.V. Bull Sallas Park, 21675 McCleskey Road, New Caney

Big Rivers Splash & Dash: Attendees are invited to participate in this second annual race benefitting the TANGO2 Research Foundation. The event will include a 10K, 5K and kids dash for children age 10 and under, as well as a DJ, sponsor booths and refreshments.
  • June 13, 7-10:30 a.m.
  • $15-$55 (admission)
  • 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney

EMC Senior Center Prom: The East Montgomery County Senior Center is holding a a ‘50s-themed adult prom filled with classic rock hits, food, entertainment and photo booths. Attendees must be age 60 or older; contact the senior center at 281-577-8911 for a ticket.
  • June 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • A.V. Bull Sallas Park, 21675 McCleskey Road, New Caney
 
Key Information
After the water rises: How FEMA maps can affect insurance, rebuilding and buyout options for Montgomery County homeowners

Kathleen Adams used to call her home her “forever.” The Conroe-area property had room for reunions, a pool and a 1,400-square-foot porch. Now, much of her life is boxed upstairs. After repeated floods, she said she watches the weather, tracks river levels—and waits for a buyout process that can take years.

The gist: Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps, insurance rules and federal grant programs can shape what happens after the water leaves. County data shows 144 homes have been bought out through six mitigation programs to date.

Why it matters: The full process typically takes between 2 1/2 and three years, depending on the federal funding source. Once funding reaches the county and homeowners stay engaged, she said, closings can move in 60-90 days.

Before you go: For homeowners in flood-prone areas, documentation matters. Residents should save photos, repair receipts, insurance claims, FEMA documents, Small Business Administration Disaster loan information and anything tied to storm damage. 

 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Get Fit

Galveston County Pickle Fest

May 29, 5 p.m.
Katy

May 30-31, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Hitchcock

Learn more.

Learn more.

 

Sips & Dips Wine Tasting

Latin Night

May 30, noon-3 p.m.
Tomball

May 30, 8 p.m.
Houston

Learn more.

Learn more.

 
To submit your own event, click here.

Statewide News
Texas’ statewide elections are set for November. Here are the candidates on the ballot.

Texas’ primary election season came to a close May 26 as candidates declared victory in dozens of federal, state and local runoff races.

The latest: The winner of each runoff will advance to the Nov. 3 general election, joining candidates who won their primaries outright in March.

Voters will see 18 statewide contests on the November ballot, alongside all congressional seats, most state legislative seats, eight State Board of Education seats and a variety of local positions.

On the ballot: 

  • U.S. Senate: Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico
  • Governor: Greg Abbott (incumbent) and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa
  • Lieutenant governor: State Rep. Vikki Goodwin and Dan Patrick (incumbent)
  • Attorney general: State Sens. Nathan Johnson and Mayes Middleton
  • Comptroller: State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt and businessman Don Huffines
  • Land commissioner: Dawn Buckingham (incumbent) and Bay City council member Benjamin Flores
  • Agriculture commissioner: Businessman Nate Sheets and rancher Clayton Tucker
  • Railroad commissioner: Former Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French and state Rep. Jon Rosenthal 
 

Your local team

Hannah Brol
Senior Editor

Kim Sommers
General Manager

Email [email protected] for story ideas, tips or questions.

Keep Reading

(512) 989-6808

TERMS OF SERVICE | PRIVACY POLICY

© 2005-2025 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved.