Owner Mitchell Manyk said the opening date for Main Street Hub, a new wine lounge in Downtown Humble, has been updated to Feb. 23.

The latest: The wine hub previously planned to open in January and is close to being finalized, Manyk said.

Per a business Facebook post, Main Street Hub is in the process of decorating the establishment and getting its inventory ready.

What to expect: With community in mind, Manyk said the wine hub will offer Texas-based wines and social space for the community as well as beer and light bites such as charcuterie boards.

• Opening Feb. 23
• 305 E. Main St., Humble

There are several events happening in the Lake Houston area throughout February, including the Humble Rodeo and Mardi Gras celebrations.

This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

Humble ISD Livestock Show 2026
During this 79th annual event, Humble ISD students participating in Future Farmers of America and 4-H will be exhibiting their animals in hopes of earning a top-10 spot and being entered in the live community auction.

• Feb. 2, 1-9 p.m.; Feb. 3-4, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Feb. 5, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble

• Feb. 6-7, 5 p.m. (gates open), 7 p.m. (rodeo), 9:30 p.m. (concert)
• $25 (advance tickets online), $30 (at the gate), free (age 5 and under)
• Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble

Houston Mayor John Whitmire said in late January that he has intentions of running for re-election after his current term expires in 2028.

What we know: In an official statement shared with Community Impact on Jan. 26, Whitmire said: "I’m proud of the progress we’ve made in my first two years in office, but I know the challenges facing us will need years of hard work and tough decision-making. My focus today is being Mayor, but I plan on running for re-election to continue fixing the problems Houstonians face.”

Some background: Whitmire originally defeated former U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in a runoff race for Houston mayor in 2023. For his campaign, he ran on priorities such as public safety, city infrastructure, city services, budget transparency and ethics.

The changes: In his first two years in office, Whitmire has received both praise and criticism from residents and stakeholders for his approach to addressing several of Houston's challenges. To view stories from Community Impact coverage that mentioned Whitmire, click here.

Harris County commissioners will meet Jan. 29 with more than 300 agenda items on the docket, including discussion items regarding Harris Health’s proposed hospital expansion in Hermann Park, the county’s response to Winter Storm Fern and the countywide policy for law enforcement salaries.

What you need to know: Harris Health officials have complied with Commissioners Court’s October request and have prepared their public presentation on community engagement efforts regarding the $410 million Ben Taub Hospital expansion in the Texas Medical Center.

After the presentation, Commissioners Court will hold its Chapter 26 public hearing on the agenda item and is expected to also vote to authorize a formal public hearing on the hospital expansion March 19.

Also of note: Officials with Harris County’s budget office look to discuss the countywide policy for the new law enforcement salary scale. Law enforcement pay parity has reached various points at Commissioners Court, including a decision to spend $104 million on county law enforcement pay in the fiscal year 2025-26 budget, which required identifying necessary savings to provide for raises. 

In the upcoming March 3 primary, voters will select the Republican candidate in the race for Texas governor. Eleven Republicans are seeking the nomination.

The overview: Republican incumbent Greg Abbott is seeking a fourth term in the governor's office. He is challenged by ten Republican candidates: R.F. "Bob" Achgill, Evelyn Brooks, Pete “Doc” Chambers, Charles Andrew Crouch, Arturo Espinosa, Mark V. Goloby, Kenneth Hyde, Stephen Samuelson, Ronnie Tullos and Nathaniel Welch.

Stay tuned: If no candidate receives more than 50% of the votes in the Republican primary, a runoff election will be held between the two top vote-getters May 26.

The winning Republican candidate will face the winner of the Democratic nomination in November; the winner of that election will be sworn in for a four-year term in January 2027.

In the upcoming March 3 primary, voters will select the Democratic candidate in the race for Texas governor. Nine Democrats are seeking the nomination.

The big picture: Patricia Abrego, Chris Bell, Bobby Cole, Carlton Hart, Gina Hinojosa, Jose Navarro Balbuena, Faizan Syed, Zach Vance and Angela “Tia Angie” Villescaz will appear on the Democratic primary ballot for Texas governor.

Stay tuned: If no candidate receives more than 50% of the votes in the Democratic primary, a runoff election will be held between the two top vote-getters May 26.

The winning Democratic candidate will face the Republican nominee in November, and the winner of that race will be sworn in for a four-year term in January 2027.