From a mini pancake store to a tamale food truck, several businesses have updates to share in the New Caney and Porter area.

This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change.

Now open

Following a soft opening in late November, Italiano's Restaurant officially opened in New Caney. The Italian restaurant offers a menu of chicken, veal and seafood dishes as well as pizza, pasta, calzones, soups and salads.Coming soon

Two new retail and dining centers, called Commerce East and Commerce West, with a combined 400,000 square feet of space for tenants, are coming soon to Valley Ranch in New Caney. Some tenants for Commerce West are expected to be announced in late December or late January. A few of the restaurants coming to the plaza will be new to the Greater Houston region.
  • Construction starting in 2026 (Commerce West), opening in 2028 (Commerce East)
  • Grand Parkway and Hwy. 59, New Caney (exact address TBD)
  • www.signorellicompany.com
Porter Tacos & Tamales, a food truck, will soon be serving customers in Porter. The truck will offer homemade food and is owned by Emma Coronado, Jose Briseño, Ashley Briseño and Angel Briseño.
  • Opening Dec. 15
  • 23598 Loop 494, Porter
  • No website or phone number as of press time
Sisters Jennifer and Daysy Sanchez will host a grand opening celebration for their new business in New Caney, Sweetsporjenni. The business will specialize in mini pancakes, strawberry cups—also known as Dubai chocolate cups—drinks and more.Expansions


Acton Academy Kingwood—a Montessori-inspired private school—will be opening a new middle school in Porter. The new school is expected to open in August.In the news

Porter Barber and Beauty Shop, a family- and Latin-owned business, celebrated its one-year anniversary in November. The shop offers men’s barber services, including hot towels, shaves and beard designs; women's haircuts, coloring and waxing; and children's haircuts.