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Fort Bend County to Fulshear and Katy Sees Local Dining Scene Boom with New Thai, Boba, and Pho Eateries
Fort Bend County's dining landscape is witnessing a significant expansion with the recent and upcoming openings of several eateries that promise to cater to a variety of palates. According to the Houston Chronicle, newcomers include Absolute Thai Cuisine, serving up authentic Thai street food, and Revive Cafe, a kid-friendly spot in Fulshear with boba tea and specialty coffees on its menu. Also joining the fray is Trophy Tea Café in Katy, blending poke bowls with an array of boba and fruit teas.
Bonsai Hibachi and Sushi: Sugar Land's New Halal Culinary Destination Thrives Amidst Pandemic Challenges
Fort Bend County, renowned for its diverse cultural palate, has recently become home to a new culinary hotspot, Bonsai Hibachi and Sushi, which opened its doors in Sugar Land. The establishment, which prides itself on serving halal meat to accommodate the sizeable Muslim community in the area, has been met with positive responses since its launch. According to a Houston Chronicle interview, co-owner Vitcha 'Noom' Janthrakat acknowledged the patronage, stating, "The business was steady until the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. To adapt, we introduced special to-go options, making our food more affordable and ensuring customers could enjoy the same restaurant-quality experience at home."
Master Gardeners to offer growing tips for vegetables, herbs
Learn about “Cool Season Vegetables & Herbs” in a free class offered next month by Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. The 90-minute session is the sixth and last class in the Grow Your Own Series and will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at 1330 Band Road in Rosenberg.
Fort Bend Co. deputies exhume remains of man found with hands, legs amputated 60 years ago
Sixty years after investigators came across a man's mutilated body in a Fort Bend County ditch, detectives exhumed the victim's remains, hoping technological advances could crack the cold case.On Wednesday, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office revealed the exhumation that happened a week prior at Richmond's San Gabriel Cemetery.According to the sheriff's office, a plot held the body of a white man, about 50 years old, who, in June 1964, had been found off FM 359 near the Jones Creek Bridge with his hands and legs amputated.Detectives said the 6-foot, 180-to-185-pound man had a broken rib but no identifying marks,...
Beryl's estimated damage in the billions
Hurricane Beryl is expected to cost the Houston region billions of dollars in damage.By the numbers: Insurers will need to pay between $2.5 billion and $3.5 billion for property damage caused by Beryl's winds in Harris, Fort Bend and Brazoria counties, according to an estimate by analytics firm CoreLogic, the Houston Business Journal reports.The big picture: AccuWeather's preliminary estimate for the total damage and economic loss from Beryl is $28 billion to $32 billion nationwide, including damage to homes, infrastructure, job and wage losses, and government cleanup expenses.Flashback: Hurricane Harvey in 2017 caused at least $159 billion in total damage,...
Fort Bend County's oxygen center sees first large-scale disaster during Beryl
During Winter Storm Uri in 2021, Fort Bend County's EMS Chief Dudley Wait noticed a dire need — a prolonged power outage can be life-threatening for individuals who rely on home oxygen. “There were county citizens in drastic need for oxygen,” said Wait of the days-long power outages during...
Hurricane Beryl recovery fund established
Houston area residents hit hard by the recent hurricane, could soon get some much-needed relief. Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently joined with United Way of Greater Houston to announce the establishment of the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund. This fund aims to provide emergency financial assistance, home repairs, and other resources to low-to-moderate-income families, specifically targeting the most vulnerable residents in Houston, as well as Harris, Waller, Montgomery, and Fort Bend Counties. Those without home insurance will also be eligible for aid.
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