Read the latest business and dining updates from across the New Caney and Porter areas. This list is not comprehensive.

Now open

The Fat Guyz

The Fat Guyz, a shipping container restaurant, is now open at The Food Zone Grand Texas. Various sandwiches and wraps make up The Fat Guyz menu, with highlights including a honey barbecue brisket sandwich and a fried shrimp sandwich served on Cuban bread, according to the business’s website.Sakura Bistro

Sakura Bistro opened in Porter in mid-June, according to officials with the East Montgomery County Improvement District. Per the restaurant's online menu, offerings range from sushi and sashimi to bento boxes and Chinese dishes, such as Kung Pao chicken.The Pop Stop


The Pop Stop, a mobile dirty soda and coffee shop ,is now open in New Caney, according to a June 9 message from owners Modisty Pruett and Cara Gautreaux. The business, which incorporates a 1950s theme, offers specialty coffee drinks, dirty sodas, lemonade and energy sodas.Dan’s Garage and Auto Parts

Dan’s Garage and Auto Parts, a veteran-owned and -operated business, is now open in Porter, Owner Dan Hart confirmed June 12. The shop offers car repairs and services as well as 24/7 emergency towing, according to the business’s website.Coming soon

Porter Retail shopping center

A new shopping center, named Porter Retail, is slated to open soon in Porter, said Faiz Hirani, principal for developer Dhanani Private Equity Group, via a June 12 email. The center is slated to house a Little Caesars Pizza, Beans and Brews coffee and other businesses.First Baptist Church New Caney new location


First Baptist Church New Caney officials are planning to build a new church location along Gene Campbell Road, according to a June 16 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. According to the filing, the $1.4 million project will span 5,250 square feet and construction is slated to begin this fall.