Prohibition era-inspired cocktail bar and eatery Prohibition Texas is now back in business following a relocation into a bigger space in Old Town Spring. The new space features an expanded bar, a larger dining area and additional menu options. 

On the menu: Prohibition Texas offers a variety of spirits and cocktails such as:

• Texas Heat Wave: Socorro Silver Tequilia, crème de cacao, lime juice, Hellfire bitters, tonic

• Raspberry Buck: Jim Beam bourbon, lemon, raspberry, Angostura bitters, ginger foam 

• Cucumber Elderflower Spritz: Tito’s Vodka, St. Germain, cucumber, lemon, Fever Tree elderflower tonic

The business will also be adding additional menu items alongside it's popular items like the steak dinner.

Tomball-area bakery formerly known as Bake Me Happy has rebranded to Cafe Ninda as of March 31, staff confirmed with Community Impact.

The gist: Staff said the bakery recipes and employee team will not change, but the new name allows them to highlight "a more elevated coffee experience" alongside their pastry selection.

From the oven: Cafe Ninda serves a variety of fresh-baked pastries including sweet and savory croissants, cakes, tarts and baguette sandwiches, per the business' menu. Additionally, customers can choose from a variety of drinks including espresso, Turkish coffee, hot chocolate and chai lattes.

About the business: Located off Hwy. 249 near the Grand Parkway, the bakery and cafe has served customers from the Spring, Cypress and Tomball communities since August 2024, according to Community Impact.

• 24441 Hwy. 249, Tomball

Texans are expected to save millions in sales taxes on emergency supplies—everything from tarps to generators—during an annual tax holiday April 25-27.

How it works: The sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. April 24 and lasts until midnight April 27.

Texans are expected to save about $2.4 million in state and local taxes, according to the comptroller’s office. Last year, Texans saved about $2.3 million, agency spokesperson Kevin Lyons said.

According to the comptroller’s office, items qualify for the tax exemption if they are priced at:

• Less than $75 for items including household batteries, fuel containers, flashlights, smoke detectors, tarps and first aid kits

• Less than $300 for hurricane shutters and emergency ladders

• Less than $3,000 for portable generators

Community Impact is reporting on flood insurance rates and is looking to hear from homeowners in the Spring and Klein communities who have experienced flood damage and/or have flood insurance. Please contact Reporter Sarah Brager at [email protected] if you're willing to share your story in an interview.