HTX-NCP: Impact 10/29/2025

Swipe, a gas station and convenience store, will be opening soon in New Caney.

Learn more: The site will also feature retail spaces, space for 18 mobile homes and RV spots. Construction on the project began in March or April.

• Opening in February
• 23396 FM 1485, New Caney

Check out what's happening in New Caney and Porter this Halloween weekend, Oct. 29-Nov. 2. 

'Frankenstein': Support young thespians at the Porter High School Spartan Theatre Co.'s performance of "Frankenstein." The play is based on Mary Shelley's classic story, which follows a monster and its creator, and is written by John Grimmett.

• Oct. 30 and Nov. 1, 7 p.m.
• $5
• Porter High School, 22625 Sandy Lane, Porter

• Oct. 31, 4-7 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 22296 Market Place Drive, Ste. 100, New Caney

• Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 20000 Loop 494, New Caney

During the first week of early voting Oct. 20-25 almost 3% of registered voters in Montgomery County cast their ballots, with 12,239 votes cast–or 2.63% of registered voters. As of Oct. 26 there were 464,644 registered voters within the county, according to Montgomery County Election Central. 

Going forward: The last day of early voting is Friday, Oct. 31 and election day is Nov. 4. There are nine early voting locations across Montgomery County. 

YES Prep Public Schools has launched a new four-year, $80 million campaign dubbed “The Power of YES," officials announced in an Oct. 23 news release.

The gist: The campaign will allow the Houston charter school system to invest in technology and facilities while working toward becoming an "A"-rated district. Per the release, the initiative will:

• Add 5,000 new school seats
• Complete YES Prep’s full pre-K-12 feeder pattern
• Fund the construction of six new schools
• Rebuild three of YES Prep’s oldest campuses
• Invest in innovative programs, bilingual education and tools that prepare students for college, careers and leadership

Texas homeowners could see larger property tax breaks on this year’s bills if voters approve two state propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot.

The details: Proposition 13 would raise the property tax exemption on a Texas homeowner’s main residence, known as a homestead exemption, from $100,000 to $140,000. Proposition 11 would give homeowners who are over 65 years old or have a disability a $200,000 exemption.

The exemptions would apply only to taxes charged by public schools.

The impact: Sen. Paul Bettencourt, the Houston Republican who authored the legislation, estimated in June that the average Texas homeowner would see about $484 in annual savings if the tax cuts are approved by voters, with roughly $950 in savings for seniors and people with disabilities. These estimates do not account for potential tax rate increases by local governments.

If voters approve the two ballot measures, the cuts will take effect for the current tax year and appear on homeowners’ upcoming tax bills, according to the Texas House Research Organization.