Officials with developer The Signorelli Co. unveiled plans for Valley Ranch's Commerce District via a July 14 news release.

The big picture: Located on 55 acres southwest of the intersection of Hwy. 59 and the Grand Parkway, the Commerce District will feature 400,000 square feet of commercial development and a 600-unit luxury multifamily community. 

Zooming in: Commerce West, the first phase, will be anchored by a new 120,000-square-foot H-E-B, as previously reported by Community Impact. Per the release, the new grocery store is expected to open in the fall of 2027, and will feature amenities including:

• H-E-B Curbside with an extensive covered pickup area
• A fuel station
• A car wash

Multiple healthcare businesses and organizations—from a new emergency room to a breast cancer prevention nonprofit—in East Montgomery County have updates to share. 

Now open
RapidCare Emergency Room officials celebrated a June 15 opening of their new location in Porter that will also serve the Kingwood area, officials confirmed June 15.

• Opened June 15
• 24540 FM 1314, Porter

• Opened in May
• 14054 Hwy. 59 N., Splendora

• Memorial Hermann Northeast Cancer Center, 18960 N. Memorial Drive, Humble

Montgomery County has spent more than $102 million from its voter-approved 2025 road bond program, with another round of bond funding likely coming near the end of the year.

During a July 9 Commissioners Court meeting, Budget Officer Amanda Carter said the county has received $188 million in bond proceeds and $3.7 million in interest income, bringing total revenue for the program to $191.7 million.

Of that amount, commissioners have allocated $145.3 million toward road projects, leaving $46.4 million available for future allocations. The county also had $89.3 million in cash remaining in its road bond account.

By the numbers: The July financial report shows the following allocations and spending by precinct:

• Precinct 1: $28.3 million allocated; $19.4 million spent
• Precinct 2: $56.6 million allocated; $44.1 million spent
• Precinct 3: $29.2 million allocated; $21.5 million spent
• Precinct 4: $31.2 million allocated; $17.3 million spent

United Airlines will offer year-round nonstop service between George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Cartagena, Colombia, beginning Dec. 17, Houston Airport System officials announced via a June 30 news release.

The big picture: With service already available to Bogota and Medellin, Cartagena marks the third destination in Colombia from Houston. Per the release, the new service further strengthens Houston's role as a leading gateway to Latin America.

Quote of note: "Colombia has been an important part of United's Latin America network for more than 30 years, and our new service to Cartagena reflects our continued investment in the country and commitment to offering customers new and distinct travel experiences," said Patrick Quayle, senior vice president of Network Planning and Global Alliances for United Airlines, in a statement.

Check it out: Beginning Dec. 17, United will offer four weekly flights during the winter season between IAH and Cartagena, and tickets are now available.

Wing, a drone delivery service, is now available at eight additional Walmart locations across the Greater Houston area, company officials announced via a July 8 news release.

What's new: Beginning July 8, drone delivery service is now also available at the following Greater Houston-area Walmart locations:

• 13003 Tomball Parkway, Houston
• 12353 FM 1960 Road W., Houston
• 2901 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring
• 20310 Hwy. 59, New Caney
• 1025 Sawdust Road, Spring
• 13484 Northwest Freeway, Houston
• 13750 East Freeway, Houston
• 3506 Hwy. 6 S., Houston