Medusa's Coven is open part-time as of mid-April, Owner Ellison Schoellkopf said.

What they offer: The esthetician business offers full body waxing services, Korean and traditional method lash lifts and brow laminations, along with some skincare services, such as mini facials, Schoellkopf said.

"I founded by business in the principles of inclusivity and community," Schoellkopf said. "I serve people of all sizes and shapes, and from all walks of life."

Something to note: Currently, the business is open on Sundays only, but Schoellkopf said there are plans to expand days of operation as clientele grows.

• 9515 W. Broadway St., Ste. 201, Pearland

San Jacinto College and Rice University entered into an agreement for the Take Flight Scholars Program, an initiative that aims to expand access to high-impact academic, research and transfer-readiness opportunities for honors students, according to a May 14 news release from San Jacinto College.

What you need to know: The Take Flight Scholars Program is open to honors students studying in STEM, business, arts and humanities, and social sciences. The program goals include creating and supporting learning opportunities for students to develop and deepen their interest in their chosen academic area of study. It is also designed to encourage students to complete their associate degree and then transfer, the news release notes.

With hurricane season beginning June 1 and running through Nov. 30, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials are predicting the first below-average Atlantic hurricane season since 2015.

What you need to know: The latest NOAA forecasts are expecting residents along the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding areas to see a less active hurricane season than normal, with a 55% chance of a below-normal season, NOAA Administrator Neil Jacobs said at a May 21 news conference.

According to predictions, the NOAA is forecasting a range of eight to 14 named storms in the Atlantic Ocean with winds of 39 mph or higher, including:

• Three to six hurricanes with winds of 74 mph or higher
• One to three major hurricanes with winds of 111 mph or higher

Texas officials released a draft of their next state water plan in April, projecting that state and local governments will need to spend $174 billion in the next 50 years to prevent a water crisis.

The details: The three-member Texas Water Development Board voted April 16 to publish an initial draft of the 2027 State Water Plan, laying out what is needed to prepare for a future “drought of record,” when water demands are highest and supplies are lowest.

The $174 billion price tag is more than twice the cost projected in Texas’ 2022 state water plan, which was $80 billion.

The context: As Texas’ population continues to grow, water restrictions and shortages are becoming more common in areas throughout the state. At the same time, major companies are moving to Texas and communities are contemplating large data center projects, with some residents expressing concerns about high water use in the already drought-prone state.

The proposed plan includes 3,000 proposed water management projects and 6,700 strategies to increase Texas' water supplies through 2080.