Parents in the Lake Houston area have several options to choose from when it comes to class sizes, extracurricular activities and religious affiliation. Check out what some of the local private schools have to offer.

Humble Christian School

• Type: religious-based
• Grades served: K-12th grade
• Religious orientation: Christian
• Extracurricular activities: Spanish; music; art; computer class; athletics, including flag football and cheerleading
• Enrollment: 220-250
• Tuition: $8,000-$9,300 annually
• 16202 Old Humble Road, Humble

• Type: Montessori
• Grades served: pre-K-8th grade
• Religious orientation: N/A
• Extracurricular activities: chess club, soccer, dance, art, family scouting
• Enrollment: 20
• Tuition: $957 monthly (early childhood education), $1,056 monthly (elementary), $1,180 monthly (middle school)
• 3059 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood

• Type: Montessori
• Grades served: pre-K4-8th grade
• Religious orientation: N/A
• Extracurricular activities: N/A
• Enrollment: 30
• Tuition: $9,000-$9,500 annually per student (varies by grade)
• 23979 Wildwood Road, Porter

Officials with El Taqueo celebrated a Nov. 1 grand opening of their new restaurant in Humble, according to the eatery’s Facebook page.

The details: El Taqueo offers Tijuana-style tacos and street food, including birria tacos, quesadillas, gorditas, hamburguesas, nachos and torta con papas. 

• Opened Nov. 1
• 4920 Atascocita Road, Ste. 700, Humble

Area residents ages 50 and older can explore everything from history and creative writing to hands-on hobbies through Lone Star College System’s Academy for Lifelong Learning, a low-cost program offering classes, activities and social connections across the system’s campuses, as stated in a Lone Star College Dec. 19 news release. 

Quote of note: "I have enjoyed the ALL courses tremendously, especially those that I have been able to attend remotely. I enjoy meeting other people and sharing ideas as well as learning new things,” LSC-Montgomery ALL member Frank Imburgio said. 

The details: The Academy for Lifelong Learning offers short, interest-based courses designed for older adults, with topics that range from Intro to Birding and History of Ancient Rome to Basics of Home Repair and Backyard Chicken Farming, according to the release. Other options include classes and activities such as Tai Chi for Beginners, Competitive Chair Volleyball, intermediate ceramics, French cooking and practical sessions like Travel on a Budget and Smart AI Skills for Seniors. 

In 2025, Community Impact has covered Harris County government, development, education and health care news.

Read on to learn more about some of the top stories this year. The following stories are not listed in any particular order.

1. Proposed hospital expansion could impact parkland
Read the full story about Ben Taub Hospital here and read the full story about LBJ Hospital here.

2. Harris County commissioners approve $2.7B FY 2025-26 budget prioritizing pay parity, public safety
Read the full story here.

3. Harris County Flood Control District advances $3.5B in approved projects stemming from 2018 flood bond
Read the full story here.

4. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo won't seek third term ahead of 2026 election
Read the full story here.

6. Harris County commissioners negotiate $81K pay raise for county's 8 elected constables
Read the full story here.

7. School district enrollment trends, closures
Read the story about Cy-Fair ISD by Reporter Sarah Brager here.