In a first-of-its-kind agreement, Gov. Greg Abbott authorized on June 2 a $73 million Texas Energy Fund grant that will back a project replacing nearly 10,000 electric poles in Texas and strengthening electricity distribution for more than 38,000 in-state customers, including in Montgomery County, officials said.

What you need to know: The Steel Anchor project, overseen by Sam Houston Electric Cooperative, is centered around the removal of 9,838 wooden utility poles in areas across East Texas and replacing them with ductile iron poles reinforced with stronger steel, according to a news release.

Those affected: Areas listed to undergo the massive infrastructure changes are Montgomery, Liberty and Hardin counties, which are notably susceptible to hurricanes during respective seasons, according to the news release. A timeline with further details has not been established.

Officials were able to confirm, however, that the expected completion date for all former utility poles to be demolished and the new ones to be fully installed is June 2031.

Vietnamese Food & Boba Togo relocated from Magnolia to Montgomery and reopened April 25, owner Lynn Tran confirmed.

The gist: The restaurant is now located along Melville Drive in Montgomery after moving from FM 1488 in Magnolia.

More details: Vietnamese Food & Boba Togo offers various boba and milk tea flavors, curries, banh mi, fried rice and more.

• 12050 Melville Drive, Montgomery

Restrooms have begun to reopen at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport as part of a $30 million project, according to a news release from Houston Airports.

The openings are a part of the multiyear initiative—which sparked from a challenge by Houston Mayor John Whitmire in 2024—to modernize the approximately 20-year-old restroom facilities of both of Houston’s airports, per the release.

What's changed: In the first five months of this year, restrooms near IAH gates A12, A25 and D7 as well as Hobby gates 28-32, per the release. Renovated restrooms in Terminal A baggage claim at IAH are expected to open before the summer.

Restroom renovations include:

• Expanded stalls to accommodate carry-on luggage
• Improved Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility
• New flooring, wall finishes and modern lighting
• Upgraded fixtures for durability and cleanliness
• Smart technology to alert staff of bathroom needs

The YMCA of Greater Houston has unveiled its scheduled summer programs to promote active lifestyles among children and teens and provide access to water safety education, according to a news release.

What you need to know: Throughout the summer, the organization’s programming will include:

• Camp Cullen: The outdoor camp experience aims toward confidence building and soft skill development for youth through water sports, adventure courses, horseback riding and other activities.
• Day camps: Engagement-driven experiences utilize science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning; creative arts; sports; water safety education; and outdoor recreation to encourage youth productivity.