VCS' DIY Shirts & More in Porter has recently undergone a rebrand and has plans to open a second location in Atascocita, owner Misty Good confirmed via email March 9. 

What's changed: Previously known as Vinyl Creation Supply, Good said the business name was changed in February to better reflect the hands-on do-it-yourself experience provided in store. 

What they offer: The craft supply store specializes in direct-to-film transfers, ultraviolet direct-to-film decals, sublimation transfers, heat transfer vinyl, adhesive vinyl and blank apparel. 

Quote of note: "Our goal is to empower customers to create their own apparel and projects by providing the supplies, equipment and guidance they need," Good said. "We also have heat presses available in store for public use so customers can press their own designs on site." 

Additionally, Good said she's planning to open a second location in Atascocita this spring. 

• Opening in April (Atascocita location)
• 23432 Hwy. 59, Porter; 5340 FM 1960 E., Humble

From a low-cost vaccine event for dogs and cats to a concert honoring the Beatles, check out what's happening in New Caney and Porter this weekend, March 13-15. 

Spring concert: Back Pew Brewing is hosting a Spring Concert Series beginning March 13. The kickoff concert will be a performance from The Fab 5, a Beatles tribute band.

• March 13, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
• $10-$15 (age 12 and older), $27 (admission plus three beers)
• 26452 Sorters McClellan Road, Porter

• March 14, 9 a.m.-noon
• Free (admission)
• Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant, 23724 Loop 494, Porter

Several road improvements are underway and coming soon across the Houston region. Here are some projects to keep an eye on.

Latest update: Construction bids for the $81 million Greenhouse Road overpass project are now being accepted, Harris County Precinct 3 officials said. 

According to details shared by Harris County MUD 500 and Caldwell Companies, the new Greenhouse Road underpass will include an expanded overpass on Hwy. 290, a tunnel structure underneath the Union Pacific railroad and additional sidewalks and pedestrian crossings.

Other projects: The Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority is expanding Westpark Tollway an additional four miles, bringing its new end to Charger Way. The first 2-mile extension of the project opened Feb. 28, more than eight months ahead of schedule.

Additionally, a portion of FM 1960 was widened from a four-lane asphalt roadway to a six-lane divided concrete roadway with a raised median, curbs and gutters, channelized left-turn lanes and 5-foot sidewalks on both sides of the roadway. 

Lone Star College System finished fiscal year 2024-25 with a net income of $163 million, after subtracting expenses from revenues.

What happened: During the LSCS board of trustees’ regular March 5 meeting, Chief Financial Officer Kristy Vienne presented the college system’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2024-25. The fiscal year ran from Sept. 1, 2024-Aug. 31, 2025.

The gist: Actual totals for FY 2024-25 were:

• $604 million in nonoperating revenues, which include property taxes and state funding
• $563.64 million in operating expenses
• $122.68 million for operating revenues, which includes tuition and grants