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Captain Crab to offer seafood in New Caney

Captain Crab is coming soon to New Caney, officials with the East Montgomery County Improvement District confirmed via Facebook Oct. 14.

On the menu: Per the post, Captain Crab will offer Cajun seafood including crawfish, snow crab legs, shrimp po’boys and fried seafood baskets.

The timeline: According to an Oct. 3 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, construction on the 5,600-square-foot restaurant is expected to begin in December and wrap up in April.

Opening in May
20185 Hwy. 59, New Caney

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Chili cook-off, 5K beer run: 9 events to attend in New Caney, Porter in November

Check out what is going on in New Caney and Porter throughout November.

Myocarditis Foundation Chili Cook-off: Participate in this third annual event for an afternoon filled with chili, cold drinks and friendly competition. There will be three awards, including a people's choice, best booth presentation and judges’ choice.

Nov. 8, 1-3 p.m.
$10 (tasting ticket)
Back Pew Brewing, 26452 Sorters McClellan Road, Porter

Back Pew Brewing Co. 5K Beer Run: Participate in a race through local neighborhoods benefiting Family Promise of Lake Houston, a nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness. Runners will receive craft beer and a souvenir pint glass along with a T-shirt.

Nov. 15, 8 a.m.
$65-$75 (admission)
Back Pew Brewing, 26452 Sorters McLellan Road, Porter

All In Casino Night: Participate in this casino night to help raise funds for Humble ISD scholarships. The event will feature dinner and a silent auction and is BYOB.

Nov. 21, 6-11:30 p.m.
$50 (presale), $60 (at the door)
Bull Sallas Park, 21675 McCleskey Road, New Caney

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NRG Energy to invest $360M in new Harris County power facility

NRG Energy Inc. will invest $360 million to expand power generation in Harris County through a new 456-megawatt natural gas facility at the existing TH Wharton Generating Station, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Oct. 21.

Explained: The project, which has been designated as a qualified initiative under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation (JETI) program, is expected to begin operations by summer 2026. Once complete, the facility will serve the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ Houston Load Zone—including Houston, Pasadena and The Woodlands—helping meet growing energy demands across the fifth-largest metro area in the U.S., according to the release.

Offering input: NRG leaders said the project will bring both temporary construction jobs and permanent positions once operational.

“Texas energy powers our state’s booming economy,” Abbott said in the news release. “This $360 million investment by NRG in Harris County is a significant advancement in Texas' energy infrastructure. The new natural gas facility will expand power generation and provide reliable, affordable energy for homes and businesses.”