Want to catch up on Community Impact's coverage from this week? Here are five of the top stories across the New Caney and Porter area from Oct. 30-Nov. 6.
Ryan Schurdell wins race for New Caney ISD board of trustees Position 2
With 100% of precincts reporting Election Day results for both Harris and Montgomery counties, Ryan Schurdell has won the four-way race for New Caney ISD board of trustees Position 2.
Schurdell received 9,440 votes, or 48.2%, followed by Kristina Haggard with 4,637 votes, or 23.7%, Chad Turner with 2,857 votes, or 14.6%, and Kevin D. Jensen II with 2,638 votes, or 13.5%.
All results are unofficial until canvassed.
Read the full story by Senior Reporter Emily Lincke.
David Mullane and Ray Guzman win Roman Forest City Council elections
With 100% of precincts reporting Election Day results, David Mullane and Ray Guzman appear to have won their respective races for seats on the Roman Forest City Council, according to unofficial results.
In the race for Position 1, Mullane received 483 votes, or 51.33%, while LaChrystal Ricke received 458 votes, or 48.67%.
In the race for Position 3, Guzman received 641 votes, or 68.41%, while Oscar Ramirez received 296 votes, or 31.59%.
All results are unofficial until canvassed.
Read the full story by Reporter Wesley Gardner.
See the latest updates on 4 TxDOT projects in New Caney, Porter
Here's the latest on four transportation projects in the New Caney and Porter area. This list is not comprehensive.
Loop 494 repairs
Project: A nearly 7.6-mile stretch of Loop 494 will be repaired between Via Principale Parkway and Royal Crossing Drive/Northpark Plaza Drive. The project will also include new pavement markings and turn lanes at Knox Road.
Update: The project contractor, Durwood Greene Construction Co., began work in August, per a Sept. 4 report from the Texas Department of Transportation.
Timeline: August 2026-second quarter of 2027
Cost: $5.15 million
Funding source: 100% state
Read the full story by Senior Editor Hannah Brol.
Kiddie Academy of Highlands now under construction in Porter
Work kicked off on a new Kiddie Academy location in Porter, according to an Oct. 14 social media post from the East Montgomery County Improvement District.
The school will be called Kiddie Academy of Highlands and will be operated by Rakesh and Apurva Patel, according to the post. The school will offer:
Read the full story by Senior Reporter Emily Lincke.
Thanksgiving storytime, 5K beer run: 12 events to attend in New Caney, Porter this November
Check out what's happening in New Caney and Porter throughout November. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.
5K Beer Run
Participants can get some exercise and then reward themselves with beer at Back Pew Brewing Co.’s 5K Beer Run event, which benefits the nonprofit Family Promise of Lake Houston. The race starts and ends at the brewery. At the end of the run, racers will receive two free 16-ounce beers, a souvenir pint glass and a T-shirt. A food truck will also be on site.
Nov. 7, 8 a.m.
$60-$75 (adult racers), $45-$60 (racers under age 21)
Back Pew Brewing Co., 26452 Sorters McClellan Road, Porter
Read the full story by Senior Reporter Emily Lincke.
