The Montgomery County Food Bank is the largest food nonprofit in Montgomery County seeking to unite the community to fight hunger. Scott Burns is the president and CEO of the food bank and joined in its mission last year as vice president of growth. 

What does the need look like in Montgomery County?
We have over 100,000 people in our county that are food insecure and [for] many people, that's a shocking number in Montgomery County because depending on where you live, you may not think you see food insecurity, but it absolutely is here. 

What are your goals in this new leadership role?
My goals are to kind of continue the really great work and the foundation that's been laid over the last several years between Kristine Marlow, the leadership here and our board of directors. My intention is to continue the momentum.

Puppy Yoga Club started hosting classes inside Fred Astaire Dance Studios in The Woodlands on May 25, Fred Astaire Director Amber Seifert said.

The gist: Classes include a one-hour yoga class with puppies. The company's mission is to help nurture mental health and partner with local animal rescues, according to the website.

• Opened May 25
• 1925 Hughes Landing Blvd., Ste. 400, The Woodlands

Woodlands Elite Cheer Company is now open at its FM 1488 location in The Woodlands area, Manager Keeley Schwartz said.

What you need to know: The company offers programs in competitive cheer teams, beginning tumbling, tiny tumblers, jumps and more. Programs are offered to ages 3-18.

• Opened June 22

• 9638 FM 1488, Magnolia

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, local officials are encouraging residents to know how to safely use and dispose of fireworks after the festivities end.

What residents need to know: However, residents are allowed to use fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties. As part of the Fourth of July holiday, first responders are encouraging the safe use of any fireworks by following several safety tips, including:

• Only light one firework at a time
• Have ready access to a water source
• Never relight fireworks after use

• Sound of fireworks
• Firework restriction information
• Abandoned firework debris

In a June 24 news release, Houston Methodist announced its acceptance of a $110 million philanthropic gift that will further advance research and care related to neuroscience, women’s health and other diseases among various neurological conditions. The gift is the largest sum donated to the health system in its more than 100-year history.

The impact: Officials said the commitment will establish two new funds in support of research acceleration and the improvement of several care services offered by the system. 

How it happened: The donor behind the gift, The Brockman Medical Research Foundation, is a private, Houston-based foundation established by the Brockman Family, according to the news release.

More details: Houston Methodist will formally recognize the foundation for its gift by establishing the name of its newest hospital facility as the Brockman Centennial Tower, officials said.