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Overall Nutrition closes doors after 6 years in New Caney

Overall Nutrition has closed after six years in New Caney, according to a July 31 social media post from the business.

On the menu: The business served drinks such as loaded teas, shakes and specialty flavored drinks, according to the Overall Nutrition social media page. Dry teas will still be available for delivery or mail.

23193 FM 1485, New Caney

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Latest Education News

What you need to know for back to school in New Caney ISD

Check out key information to prepare for the first day of school in New Caney ISD.

Dates to know: The 2026-27 calendar runs from Aug. 6, 2026-May 27, 2027. Key dates for the 2026-27 calendar include:

Fall break: Oct. 5-9, 2026
Thanksgiving break: Nov. 20-27, 2026
Winter break: Dec. 17, 2026-Jan. 4, 2027
Mid-winter break: Feb. 8-12, 2027
Spring break: March 26-April 2, 2027

Students who attend Infinity Early College High School will follow a separate calendar for the 2026-27 school year, which begins Aug. 17.

What's new? Additionally, the new 110,000-square-foot New Caney Elementary School replacement campus will open to students for the 2026-27 school year, as previously reported by Community Impact. Construction on the roughly $47 million campus began in late 2024 and was funded by the district's $695 million bond package approved by voters in May 2023.

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Key Information

What to know about tax-free weekend in Texas, Aug. 7-9

Ahead of the 2026 school year, the Texas Comptroller’s Office encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases on most clothing and school supplies during the annual tax-free weekend from Aug. 7-9.

What you need to know: A variety of school supplies and clothing items can be purchased from a Texas store or an online or catalog seller doing business in Texas. In most cases, exemption certificates are not required to buy qualifying items tax free, according to the Texas Comptroller’s Office.

Qualifying items include:

Clothing
Footwear
School supplies
Face masks
Backpacks

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On The Transportation Beat

New Hobby Airport parking facility offers $5 daily rates

Travelers flying through Houston's William P. Hobby Airport now have a new off-airport parking option with the opening of Hobby Airport Parking on July 13, according to a news release from Paquin Public Relations.

What you need to know: Located 2.5 miles from the airport, the new facility offers uncovered and covered parking, along with complimentary shuttle service, according to the release.

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