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DECA Beer Company marks 5 years of draft brews in Porter

In April, DECA Beer Company marked its five-year anniversary since opening in Porter, said a company spokesperson via message May 19.

What's in a name: The brewery originally opened in 2021, and was named for the last initials of its four owners: Jason Doornik, Cody Evans, Heath Cleaver, Jeff Angell.

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere: DECA Beer Company sells more than 18 original draft beers—such as Plump Zeus, a stout with 80 IBUs, and Blood Orange Blonde, a fruited blonde ale. Wine and drinks such as margaritas and palomas are also available.

  • 25428 Loop 494, Unit G, Porter

 
Mark Your Calendar
Movie night, hurricane preparedness seminar: 4 things to do in New Caney, Porter May 29-June 2

Check out what's happening in the New Caney and Porter area from May 29-June 2.

Adult Horror Movie Night: Attendees age 18 and older are invited to the R.B. Tullis Library for a free screening of the 1968 movie "Night of the Living Dead." The move is not rated. 

  • May 29, 7-9 p.m. 
  • Free (admission)
  • 21569 Hwy. 59, New Caney 

Big Summer Blastoff: Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures will be open all day and into the evening for the first Park After Dark of the year, and the night will end with fireworks. This event was rescheduled from May 23. 
  • May 30, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • $44.99
  • 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney

Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery Seminar: Attendees of this fifth annual event will hear from local emergency professionals about how to prepare for homes and families for hurricane season, including tips on generator safety from MADD Roofing and Generators. 
  • June 2, 6 p.m. 
  • Free (admission)
  • The Atrium Center, 21575 Hwy. 59, New Caney 

 
Key Information
NOAA officials predict below-average Atlantic hurricane season for first time since 2015

With hurricane season beginning June 1 and running through Nov. 30, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials are predicting the first below-average Atlantic hurricane season since 2015.

What you need to know: The latest NOAA forecasts are expecting residents along the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding areas to see a less active hurricane season than normal, with a 55% chance of a below-normal season, NOAA Administrator Neil Jacobs said at a May 21 news conference.

According to predictions, the NOAA is forecasting a range of eight to 14 named storms in the Atlantic Ocean with winds of 39 mph or higher, including:

  • Three to six hurricanes with winds of 74 mph or higher
  • One to three major hurricanes with winds of 111 mph or higher

Staying prepared: Although the season is predicted to be below average, National Weather Service Director Ken Graham said it's important to remember it only takes one storm to make it a bad season.

 
Election News
What to know before heading to the polls for Texas’ May 26 runoff election

Dozens of federal, state and local primary campaigns will come to a close May 26 as Texas voters cast ballots in the Republican and Democratic runoff elections.

How it works: Texas held its primary elections in March, with some races advancing to an overtime round, known as a runoff, after no single candidate picked up more than half of the vote.

On May 26, voters may see statewide offices, state legislative seats, redrawn congressional districts, the State Board of Education and county-level positions on their ballots. The winner of each runoff race will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot.

At the polls: Polling places across Texas will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. May 26. Voters in the following counties in Community Impact’s coverage areas can vote at any polling location within their county of residence: Bastrop, Bexar, Brazoria, Brazos, Collin, Comal, Fort Bend, Galveston, Guadalupe, Harris, Hays, Tarrant, Travis and Williamson.

Registered voters in other counties are required to visit a polling place specific to their voting precinct.

 

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