Vernele’s Bayou Bakery owner Linda Ezernack plans to open her first storefront Jan. 2 at 330 N. Main St., Conroe, after three years of running her custom bakery from home. Ezernack said her bakery will share the space with BeanPunk Coffee, formerly Conroe Coffee, and feature fresh cupcakes, cake slices, brownies and cookies daily. 936-521-2589. www.vernelesbayoubakery.com