Tiny Tundra Snowcones officials celebrated the locally owned snow cone stand's opening on FM 1314 in mid-April. 

On the menu: Available in three sizes, the business offers finely shaved ice topped with 17 classic flavors ranging from blue coconut and Georgia peach to pina colada and tiger's blood. Tundra Tubs—25-ounce snow cone creations layered with syrups, frozen fruit and ice cream—are also on the menu.

Additionally, fresh lemonades are also made in-house, such as the Fire & Ice Lemonade, which features mango puree, mango chunks, a chamoy swirl and Tajin rim, per the website.

Meet the owners: Tiny Tundra Snowcones is owned by Bryan Arguello, Ada Roldan and Kevin Valdez. 

• Opened April 17
• 18978 FM 1314, Conroe

As early voting begins April 20, here is everything voters in the New Caney and Porter area need to know ahead of the May 2 local elections.

What residents should know: For the upcoming election, voters should note the following dates:

• April 20: First day of early voting and last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)
• April 28: Last day of early voting
• May 2: Election day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or May 4 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)

A public memorial for former Montgomery County Judge Jimmie C. Edwards III is planned for May 2 at Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park following his death March 31 at age 77. 

Edwards was a decorated Vietnam veteran, former state representative and founding chairman of the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission, according to his obituary. 

“Known to many as a master storyteller, Jimmie had a rare gift for connecting people through humor, honesty, and lived experience,” his obituary reads. “Whether sharing memories of service, family stories, or lessons learned along the way, he left those around him better for having listened. He was a brother others leaned on, a son deeply connected to his roots, and a man whose presence filled a room.”

The big picture: Montgomery County commissioners on April 9 approved a resolution honoring Edwards as a former county judge, U.S. Marine and founding leader of the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park. The court also declared April 9 Judge Jimmie C. Edwards III Memorial Day in Montgomery County.

In the 2025-26 school year, Cy-Fair and Klein ISDs had the highest-paid superintendents while Lamar CISD and New Caney ISD had the highest-paid teachers, on average, according to Texas Education Agency data released in mid-March.

The big picture: Community Impact analyzed data from the TEA to learn about compensation for superintendents, teachers and staff at public school districts for the 2025-26 school year.

According to the TEA data released March 16, the Greater Houston-area school districts with the highest-earning superintendents for the 2025-26 school year are:

• Cy-Fair ISD Superintendent Wayne Killian with $520,231 in total pay
• Klein ISD Superintendent Jenny McGown with $508,554 in total pay
• Katy ISD Superintendent Kenneth Gregorski with $474,440 in total pay

• Lamar CISD with $76,225
• New Caney ISD with $75,125
• Deer Park ISD with $74,343

Do you miss any of Community Impact’s coverage from last week? Check out five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from April 13-17.

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