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17 Cy-Fair eateries participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks 2024
The Chef's Table is one of many local restaurants participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks this year. (Courtesy The Chef's Table) Seventeen Cy-Fair restaurants are participating in the 21st year of Houston Restaurant Weeks, which is set to take off Aug. 1 and will run through Sept. 2. During the annual...
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii to bring another location to Cypress
The menu features premium Hawaiian coffees as well as food served on King's Hawaiian sweet bread, blended drinks, lattes, cold brews and teas. (Courtesy Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii) According to a project filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is set to...
Short-term rental growth in South Montgomery County spurs regulation discussions
About 545 short-term rentals are located in South Montgomery County in mid-2024. (Source: AirDNA/Community Impact) As the popularity of short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO continues to grow, cities such as Shenandoah and Oak Ridge North are joining The Woodlands Township in seeking to regulate them to address noise and traffic complaints.
See the latest updates on 4 projects in Tomball, Magnolia
Construction on a project to widen Mueschke Road between Amira Drive and Draper Road is expected to wrap up this fall. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Here are the latest updates on four transportation projects happening near Tomball and Magnolia. Mueschke Road widening. Project: Mueschke Road is being widening from two to...
Sweet Magnolia Emporium now offering unique items in Magnolia
Sweet Magnolia Emporium which brings unique twists on vintage and antique items is now open. (Courtesy Sweet Magnolia Emporium) Sweet Magnolia Emporium, which brings unique twists on vintage and antique items, is now open, business officials confirmed via phone. Owner Kelly Hall designs and crafts the items in the shop,...
First America Homes opens new residential community in Conroe
A new residential community called Meadow Park is now open in Conroe, with the model home open and ready to tour. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Meadow Park is a new community of single-family homes located at 14793 S. Ascot Bend Circle, Conroe, according to a July 15 news release. Developed by First America Homes, a Houston-based homebuilder, new homes will start from the $220,000s, according to the release.
Starbucks now open in Magnolia
Starbucks is an American multinational chain of coffeehouses with more than 32,000 stores in 80 countries. (Courtesy Starbucks) A new location opened in Magnolia, a Starbucks spokesperson confirmed in an email. Starbucks is an American multinational chain of coffeehouses with more than 32,000 stores in 80 countries, according to its website.
Knights Court to gain second left-turn lane onto Hwy. 6
Missouri City City Council approved a $129,248 contract with Metrocity for an additional turn lane on Knights Court. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) An additional left-turn lane will be added to Missouri City’s Knights Court this year. The overview. At a July 15 meeting, Missouri City City Council approved a $129,248...
10 Spring-area eateries participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks 2024
Two Saltgrass Steak House restaurants in the Spring and Klein area will be participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks 2024. (Courtesy Saltgrass Steak House) Ten Spring- and Klein-area eateries are participating in the 21st year of Houston Restaurant Weeks, which will run from Aug. 1-Sept. 2. What's happening?. During the annual...
La Dolce Nail Spa opening soon along Gosling Road in Spring
On Aug. 1, La Dolce Nail Spa is expected to open at 21101 Gosling Road, Bldg. A, Ste. 100, Spring. (Courtesy La Dolce Nail Spa) La Dolce Nail Spa will be opening soon in Spring and the first 50 customers will receive a free pedicure, according to a July 5 message from the business. The business opening has been in the works for about one year.
3 Lake Houston-area eateries participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks 2024
Several Saltgrass Steak House restaurants in the Greater Houston area will be participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks 2024. (Courtesy Saltgrass Steak House) Three Lake Houston-area restaurants are participating in the 21st year of Houston Restaurant Weeks, which is set to begin Aug. 1 and run through Sept. 2. During the...
Candidate filing opens July 20 for Conroe ISD, The Woodlands Township
Filing for the Nov. 5 board of trustees elections for Conroe ISD and The Woodlands Township will begin July 20 and continue through Aug. 19, officials said. (Courtesy Pexels) The period for candidates to file to run for positions on The Woodlands Township board of directors and the Conroe ISD board of trustees opens on July 20 for the November ballot.
Harris Health officials announce reopening of all clinic sites after Hurricane Beryl
Harris Health offers an array of care to Harris County residents. Officials with the county's health system announced July 17 that all outpatient and clinic facilities are now open and functioning, 10 days after Hurricane Beryl landed in the Greater Houston region. (Courtesy Harris Health Systems) Officials with Harris County's...
West U's Colonial Park pool reopens
Officials with the city of West University Place announced on July 17 the reopening of its Colonial Park pool. (Melissa Enaje/Community Impact) Officials with West University Place's Parks and Recreation Department announced on July 17 the Colonial Park pool, located at 4130 Byron St., is now open. What happened. The...
Challenge Elite coming soon to Friendswood
Challenge Elite will open its own Friendswood sports facility in August, according to staff. (Courtesy Pexels) Student athletes will soon be able to develop their skills at a new Challenge Elite facility that is coming to Friendswood, which was confirmed by staff via social media. What we know. Challenge Elite...
HOTWORX opening new location in League City
A new HOTWORX studio is coming to League City this fall, offering virtually-led workouts in its infrared sauna studio. (Courtesy Hotworx) A HOTWORX fitness studio is coming to League City, which was confirmed by staff at the new location. Set to open this fall, HOTWORX will offer 24-hour access to...
Conroe ISD's projected FY 2024-25 budget shortfall decreases by $5.8M
The board will hold public hearings on Aug. 6 and 20, where they will vote to approve the budget. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact) Conroe ISD trustees learned as part of a budget update at their July 16 meeting the projected shortfall in the fiscal year 2024-25 budget has decreased by $5.8 million.
Sugar Land, Missouri City waive permit fees for Hurricane Beryl repairs
Residents and business owners needing repairs for damages caused by Hurricane Beryl can temporarily do so without permit fees from the cities of Sugar Land and Missouri City. (Courtesy Canva) Residents and business owners needing repairs for damages caused by Hurricane Beryl can temporarily do so without permit fees from...
West U's Pure Green juice and smoothie bar opening provided refuge for guests post-Beryl
Pure Green juice bar owner Fernando Vizcaino said his store was open after Hurricane Beryl and allowed guests a safe place to charge their devices and work. (Courtesy Pure Green West University Place) A newly-opened juice and smoothie shop in West University Place's Plaza in the Park shopping center became...
New Texas Senate committee will study power companies’ response to Hurricane Beryl
The 13-member committee, which is set to meet July 29, was formed amid widespread criticism over CenterPoint Energy's response to the Category 1 hurricane. (Rachel Leland/Community Impact) A new Texas Senate Committee will look into utility companies’ preparation for and response to Hurricane Beryl, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced July...
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