Porter Retail is now expected to be completed by the end of this year, said Faiz Hirani, principal for project developer Dhanani Private Equity Group, via an Oct. 15 email.

What to expect: Porter Retail will house a variety of retail or dining options, possibly including a Little Caesars Pizza and Beans & Brews Coffee House, as previously reported.

Some context: The center was originally expected to be finished by the summer or fall of this year. Dhanani is also developing an apartment complex, Territory at Porter, nearby.

• Opening date TBD

• 21451 FM 1314, Porter

Several updates are happening at or near The Trails master-planned community, located near the intersection of the Grand Parkway and Plum Grove Road in New Caney. The developments include:

• An $8 million project that expanded Plum Grove Road to four lanes and installed traffic signals was finished in September.

• First America Homes is scheduled to begin constructing move-in-ready houses this fall in the community's second phase, which features 344 homesites.

• Two new nature trail loops are scheduled to open this fall.

• Construction is planned for Trails Market, an 11.6-acre retail center, with work expected to begin in 2027 and finish in 2028.

• Construction began in early September on Trails at the Parkway, a new retail center expected to be completed in 2027.

The Houston Airport System will host its first Flavor Fest, allowing non-travelers to sample airport cuisine to benefit Wings of Compassion, an organization providing temporary financial aid to airport system employees experiencing hardship.

The details: Tickets cost $30 per person and include validated parking. Because both events take place in pre-security areas, attendees do not need a flight or boarding pass.

The events will take place:

• Nov. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at William P. Hobby Airport, with parking in the Blue Garage. Participating restaurants include Killen's BBQ, Common Bond and Velvet Taco.

• Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with parking in the CDE Garage. Participating restaurants include El Tiempo Cantina, The Annie and Little Purse Dumpling Den.

The festival will feature food and drinks, a live chef competition, People's Choice voting, live entertainment and retail partner giveaways.

Cirque du Soleil is scheduled to return to Houston this spring with its Mexico-inspired production LUZIA. Written and directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca in association with Brigitte Poupart, the show features acrobatics and visual storytelling as it travels through landscapes inspired by the people, places, sights and sounds of Mexico.

Key details for the upcoming production include:

• The show will run from March 20 through May 9.

• It will take place at the Sam Houston Race Park, located at 7575 North Sam Houston Pkwy West in Houston.

• Featured acts include hoop diving, Cyr wheels, trapeze and hand balancing.

• Pre-sales for Club Cirque members and waitlist individuals begin Oct. 26.

• Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Nov. 2 through the Cirque du Soleil website.