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Porter-based Patriot Paws Mobile Imaging now serving North Houston area

Veteran- and woman-owned business Patriot Paws Mobile Imaging is now serving Montgomery County and parts of Harris County, officials said.

Meet the owners: Owned by Porter residents Katie and Jason Blanco, who are members of the VFW and the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, the business opened in May and launched as a mobile business to local veterinarians in August.

Quote of note: “We started Patriot Paws Mobile Imaging after seeing how challenging it can be for hospitals to get timely ultrasounds scheduled, sometimes waiting weeks, which can delay treatment and add unnecessary stress for both doctors and clients and their pets,” Katie Blanco said.

The details: The locally owned business offers services to the following areas:

Cleveland
Conroe
Cypress
Humble
Magnolia
New Caney
Splendora
Porter
Spring
Tomball
The Woodlands

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CI Business

Impact roundup: 6 businesses coming soon, remodeling in New Caney, Porter

Several businesses are coming soon or undergoing renovations in the New Caney and Porter area.

Coming soon
Havertys Furniture officials will host a grand opening celebration Oct. 17-19 for their new location in Valley Ranch Town Center. The company is known for its quality home furnishings and free in-home design services.

Opening Oct. 17
22296 Market Place Drive, New Caney

Pat’s Donuts will be opening a new location in New Caney. The business sells doughnuts, pastries and breakfast foods such as tacos, kolaches and croissant sandwiches.

Opening date TBD
Intersection of Hwy. 59 and Hwy. 242 in New Caney (exact address TBD)

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Latest News

Wayne Mack, Montgomery County Precinct 1 justice of the peace, will not seek reelection in 2026

Wayne Mack, Montgomery County Precinct 1 justice of the peace, announced Oct. 9 that he will not seek reelection on the ballot next November.

What they're saying: “I can’t help but reflect on the past and look toward the future. Some of you may be wondering what the next chapter holds for me,” Mack said in an Oct. 9 news release.

Career history: Mack has served as justice of the peace for Precinct 1 since 2014, when Montgomery County Commissioners Court appointed him to serve the remainder of former justice of the peace Lanny Moriarty’s term, after Moriarty resigned from the position. Mack was sworn in May 1, 2014, and won the November election for a four-year term, according to his campaign website.

Looking ahead: Mack’s seat will be up for election next year, according to Montgomery County officials.

Statewide News

Texas lawmakers to investigate deadly Central Texas floods with new committees

The Texas House and Senate are launching new legislative committees to “get to the bottom of exactly what occurred” during this summer’s deadly Central Texas floods, state leaders announced Oct. 13.

The details: The bipartisan panels, known as the House and Senate General Investigating Committees on the July 2025 Flooding Events, will meet jointly to conduct “a comprehensive and thorough review” of the floods, House Speaker Dustin Burrows and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said.

Lawmakers will be tasked with:

Identifying strategies to strengthen Texas’ disaster preparedness
Helping communities respond to future floods
Examining actions taken at summer camps in the flood zone

The background: During special legislative sessions this summer, lawmakers passed bills aimed at hardening summer camps against future disasters and improving local flood warning systems.

"While progress was made during the second special session to bolster Texans’ safety, the magnitude of this tragedy demands a comprehensive and thorough review," Burrows said in an Oct. 13 statement.