Emily Lincke

1 day ago | communityimpact.com | Emily Lincke

New Caney ISD officials said the new Highlands Middle School campus is now expected to cost $10 million less than originally expected, following board approval of a bid for the project on April 21. Two-minute impactDrymalla Construction's bid was unanimously approved by NCISD trustees to build the 215,100-square-foot campus, which will be located at 2700 FM 1314 in Porter.

2 days ago | communityimpact.com | Emily Lincke

Full-time New Caney ISD employees who are returning for the 2025-26 school year will receive a $1,000 retention incentive on their May 5 paycheck, district leaders said. The overviewOn April 21, NCISD’s board of trustees unanimously approved the retention incentives with trustee Beth Prykryl absent. The incentives are expected to cost about $2.3 million, said Christie Gates, executive director of human resources for NCISD.

2 days ago | communityimpact.com | Emily Lincke

A new Mavis Tire auto shop will be opening at the Caney Crossing shopping center in New Caney, a spokesperson with developer Criss Cross Commercial Group confirmed via email April 16. Construction is in the final stages of permitting. Mavis Tire sells tires and offers tire and auto services such as tire repair, balancing and rotation; wheel alignments; brake repair; exhaust and muffler repairs; and oil changes, according to the company’s website.

3 days ago | communityimpact.com | Emily Lincke

Check out a few businesses that have recently opened or are coming soon to The Food Zone, a food truck park located at 23242 FM 1314 in Porter. This list is not comprehensive. Now openBirria Box, a food truck owned by Cristhian Rodriguez, is now offering quesabirria tacos, tortas, Tapatio ramen, aguas frescas and freshly-squeezed lemonade. Opened in early DecemberFacebook: BirriaboxTaqueria La Indomable, a food truck serving tacos, quesadillas, burritos, tortas and baked potatoes, is now open.

3 days ago | communityimpact.com | Emily Lincke

Waffle House will be opening a new location at the 35-acre Caney Crossing shopping center in New Caney, a spokesperson with developer Criss Cross Commercial Group confirmed via email April 16. Construction is expected to kick off in April 2026. Waffle House boasts a menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner items including waffles, omelets, hash browns, burgers, pork chops and pies, according to the company's website. The company has more than 2,000 locations across the Midwest, Northeast and South.