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12 Hispanic-owned businesses to check out in New Caney, Porter

Many Hispanic- or Latino-owned businesses are located in the New Caney and Porter area, including coffee shops, barbershops and eateries. Read through the list below for places to visit in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond.
This list is not comprehensive.

The Elotito Stop offers Mexican snacks, drinks and desserts in Porter. Frescas con crema, ice cream, mini pancakes and nachos are some of the staple menu items at the food trailer.

  • New business: Opened in June
  • 23669 Loop 494, Porter

Lunas Coffee and Tea, owned by Daniela Castro, offers a variety of drinks such as hot and iced coffee, protein coffee, specialty lattes, matcha and lemonade. All of the shop’s coffee is sourced from family-owned farms on the outskirts of Colombia, Castro said.
  • New business: Opened June 4
  • 23430 FM 1314, Porter
 
In Your Area
HAAM celebrates 35 years of giving back to Northeast Harris County, East Montgomery County

This year, Humble Area Assistance Ministries marked 35 years of serving those in need across Northeast Harris County and East Montgomery County, HAAM Volunteer Coordinator Taylor Guevara confirmed via email Oct. 14.

The framework: HAAM was originally founded in 1990 to address the needs expressed by local clergy representing 16 congregations to centralize community outreach efforts and avoid duplication of social services, Guevara said. Today, the nonprofit offers services within seven program areas, including:

  • Basic needs
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Senior services
  • Family services
  • Supportive services
  • Disaster relief and recovery

In 2024, HAAM provided services to more than 10,000 people in need, Guevara added.

Get involved: In honor of the nonprofit's 35th anniversary, HAAM officials launched a "$35 for 35 Years of Service" campaign, which encourages donors to give $35 per month to help fund the nonprofit's programming. Additionally, the nonprofit has a range of volunteer opportunities available.

 
News Near You
Isaiah 117 House aims to change how foster care begins in Montgomery County

Isaiah 117 House, a nonprofit that offers children a home while awaiting placement with a foster family, opened up a house serving Montgomery and Walker counties earlier this year.

Two-minute impact: Usually, when children are removed from their homes by Child Protective Services, they are brought to the department’s office, Emily Miller, who leads the location serving Montgomery and Walker counties, said. The Isaiah 117 House provides the children a home stocked with clean clothes, beds, food, bath items and toys they can stay at instead.

The nonprofit also works to lighten the load for the caseworker who will stay at the house with the child and help ease the transition for the future foster family by making sure kids walk out the door with clothes and other necessities like school supplies.

By the numbers: Miller said 34 children have come through the Isaiah 117 House serving Montgomery and Walker counties since the location opened at the end of January. Miller also said there are currently 97 volunteers at the location.
 
Statewide News
Early voting begins Oct. 20: What to know before heading to the polls

Early voting in the Nov. 4 election begins Oct. 20 and runs through Oct. 31. During early voting, registered voters can cast ballots at any polling place within their county of residence, according to the secretary of state’s office.

What to bring: Voters must bring one of seven forms of identification to the polls:

  • A Texas driver license (issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety)
  • A Texas personal ID card (issued by the DPS)
  • A Texas handgun license (issued by the DPS)
  • A Texas election ID certificate (issued by the DPS)
  • A U.S. military ID card with the voter’s photograph
  • A U.S. citizenship certificate with the voter’s photograph
  • A U.S. passport

Voters may bring written materials, such as notes and sample ballots, to the polls to help them cast their votes, according to the secretary of state’s office.

On the ballot: Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution during the Nov. 4 election.

For additional information about the candidates and propositions on your local ballot, visit www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

 
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CI
Community Impact relaunches InCIder program

As Community Impact enters its third decade, it’s returning to its roots of growth and deeper reader connections. The “Patron” program, which began in 2020 by reader demand, is relaunching as the InCIder this month.

“This relaunch represents our renewed commitment to readers who support our local news,” CEO John Garrett said. “Beyond funding great journalism, we also want to reward our InCIders and build deeper connections with them, creating a true sense of community around the work we do.”

The InCIder program currently gives donors access to a special Saturday email edition across each metro: Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio.

Memberships are currently $10 per month or $110 annually. A membership will include the previously mentioned perks, as well as:

  • Quarterly discounts at local businesses 
  • Invites to in-person events
  • Optional naming and “thank you” in our newspaper
  • Community Impact swag
  • InCIder anniversary gift
 

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Hannah Brol
Senior Editor

Kim Sommers
General Manager

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