Letty Martinez, owner of Letty’s Authentic Mexican Cocina, said she plans to open a new eatery in Humble—The Taco Shop On First St.—on March 30.

On the menu: Located two doors away from Letty’s Authentic Mexican Cocina, The Taco Shop On First St. will offer Mexican breakfast options, including breakfast tacos made with handmade tortillas.

The eatery was initially expected to open in November, as previously reported by Community Impact. 

Some context: Martinez also owns Yummy Tummy Pastries—a bakery offering ready-to-go cakes, pastries, cupcakes, cookies and custom orders—with locations in Humble and New Caney. 

• Opening March 30
• 1007 First St. E., Humble

Check out what's happening in the Lake Houston area this weekend, March 27-29.

Lake Houston Bridgefest 2026: The Lake Houston Bridgefest returns to benefit the local community through the support initiatives of both the Lake Houston Family YMCA and the Rotary Club of the Lake Houston Area.

• March 27, 8 a.m.
• $45 (5K), $30 (1-mile)
• Lake Houston Family YMCA, 2420 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood

• March 27, 7 p.m.; March 28-29, 1:30 p.m.; March 28, 7:30 p.m.
• $23-$40 (individual tickets)
• The Nathaniel Center, 804 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood

• March 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 8 N. Main St., Kingwood

With a partial federal government shutdown ongoing, officials with the Houston Airport System said on March 23 that passengers could continue to see growing wait times at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), including in some cases exceeding four hours at IAH.

As a result, federal agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have begun supporting TSA operations at airports nationwide, including in Houston, Houston Airport System officials announced in a March 23 news release.

Some context: Due to the partial federal government shutdown, which began Feb. 14, TSA officers are working without pay, which is creating staffing shortages that have led to longer than typical wait times at airports nationwide.

Diving in deeper: Per the release, with the addition of ICE agents at Houston airports, screening procedures for passengers remain unchanged. Additionally, officials noted the number of available TSA screening lanes can vary by airport and shift, depending on staffing levels.

After months of standby, Harris County moved forward with a multimillion-dollar initiative to develop long lasting solar energy in low-income and underserved communities countywide.

What happened: Commissioners Court on March 19 authorized $88.3 million to fund projects for the Solar for All plan despite the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempted termination of grants associated with the program. Harris County filed a lawsuit against the EPA in October to reclaim the promised funds, and officials said a decision is expected later this year.

Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey voted against in the 3-1 decision.

More details: The initiative aims to ease the financial burden of rising energy costs in vulnerable communities and enhance grid resilience during extreme weather events, according to county documents. County officials said exact sites are being evaluated, with a focus on locations that would "generate the most economic benefit."

Some context: The EPA awarded Harris County $54 million for Solar for All projects in April 2024 but has since tried to cut the program entirely, triggering legal pushback from the county attorney's office.

Beginning April 1, Texans can no longer use food stamps to purchase sweetened beverages and candy.

How we got here: During the 2025 legislative session, Texas lawmakers passed Senate Bill 379, which prohibits Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from being used to purchase candy and sweetened drinks. In August, the federal government approved a waiver allowing Texas to implement the prohibition beginning April 1.

Texas will be the ninth state to prohibit SNAP benefits from being used on sugary items, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

How it works: Under SB 379, Texans will not be allowed to use their SNAP benefits to buy sweetened drinks containing any artificial sweeteners or at least 5 grams of added sugar, according to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. SB 379 also bans the purchase of candy with Lone Star Cards.

It is up to Texas businesses to determine which items are no longer SNAP-eligible, update their store purchase systems and train staff to recognize the newly restricted items, according to the HHSC.