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Wells Fargo bank now slated to open in August in Valley Ranch Town Center

The Wells Fargo location slated to open in Valley Ranch Town Center is now expected to open in August.

How we got here: The bank was originally expected to open in May, and construction on the site began in October.

More details: Wells Fargo offers personal, business, investment and wealth management; and corporate and commercial banking services. The company is a national bank with over 6,000 locations.

  • Opening estimated for August
  • 21728 Hwy. 59, New Caney

 
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Cajun Fest, Purse Bingo: 5 events to attend in New Caney, Porter this weekend, April 24-26

Check out what's happening in New Caney and Porter this weekend, April 24-26. 

Splendora ISD Education Foundation Purse Bingo: Attendees are invited to support students and teachers across Splendora ISD during this second annual purse bingo event.

  • April 24, 6-9:30 p.m.
  • $20-$100 (raffle tickets available)
  • Fountain View Farm, 24500 Drivers Road, Splendora

Taste of the Trails: The Trails neighborhood is holding its third annual Taste of the Trails event for interested families to check out model homes in the community. The event will also include a petting zoo, live music, food, a local farmers market, prizes and activities.
  • April 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 28827 Cross Pines Drive, New Caney

Big Rivers Cajun Fest: The waterpark is hosting a Cajun festival featuring boiled crawfish specials, beer and mixed cocktail specials, live music, crawfish races and a crawfish-eating contest.
  • April 25-26, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • $44.99 (admission)
  • 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney

 
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Q&A: HAR CEO, President René Galvan discusses the organization, Houston’s real estate market

René Galvan was appointed the new CEO and president of the Houston Association of Realtors in February, as previously reported. Galvan succeeded Bob Hale, who retired Jan. 31. In an interview with Community Impact, Galvan discussed his background, what HAR does and the real estate market in the Greater Houston area. 

More details: Some of the questions asked by Community Impact include: 

  • Broadly speaking, what does the Houston Association of Realtors do, and how do Realtors and buyers interact with HAR?
  • When it comes to the housing market in the Greater Houston area, what trends are you seeing?
  • What factors, economic or otherwise, do you see affecting the Houston housing market?

 
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Texans have until April 27 to register to vote in May runoff elections

Texans interested in casting a ballot in next month’s primary runoff election have until April 27 to register to vote or update their registration, if applicable.

The background: Texas’ primary runoff election will be held May 26. A runoff is held when no candidate secures over half of the vote in a partisan primary race.

Registering to vote: Prospective voters must submit a paper application, which is available online. Applications must be printed, signed and mailed to the voter registration office in a voter’s county of residence.

On the ballot: Various federal, state and local races will appear on the May 26 runoff ballot.

At the top of the ticket, Republican voters will pick between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton to determine the party’s nominee for U.S. Senate. The winner of that race will face state Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, in November.

Something to note: The runoff election is separate from upcoming local elections, which take place May 2. Visit www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide for more information about those elections.

 

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