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Originally published Feb.15, 2022, on the Houston Chronicle website at https://tinyurl.com/2p8rcxf5. By Roy Kent Staff writer Businesses are moving in at LaCenterra, with area foodies, exercise aficionados and dog lovers soon having the opportunity to enjoy the new tenants moving it. Five new businesses — including three eateries, an exercise facility and dog spa —…
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Originally published Jan. 2, 2022, on the Houston Chronicle website at https://tinyurl.com/3hbjr8nv. By Roy Kent Staff writer Much of what made 2021 memorable was a continuation of 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues today. However, there were some positive highlights that included the success of area Olympic athletes, a rebounding business environment, new schools and…
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Originally published Nov. 10, 2022, on the Houston Chronicle website at https://tinyurl.com/72p47yhw. By Roy KentStaff writer As is tradition, the first customer through the doors of Three Brothers Bakery was Clyde Cannon. Cannon was the very first customer of Three Brothers Bakery when it first opened its doors in 1949. With the recent opening of…
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Originally published Nov. 23, 2022, on the Houston Chronicle website at https://tinyurl.com/4z2hm8y8. By Roy KentStaff writer Memorial Hermann Sugar is growing to meet the needs of the growing Fort Bend County. According to a news release, the Sugar Land campus is in line to get a $231 million upgrade. The project includes a build-out of…
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Originally published Dec. 5, 2022, on the Houston Chronicle website at https://tinyurl.com/ue2b6re4. By Roy KentStaff writer Tecovas has opened its newest flagship store in Houston, making its boots and western wear and accessories available to shoppers in CityCentre. Tecovas’ newest location is on Town & Country Boulevard next to Warby Parker and Lily Rain. It…
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Originally published Dec. 17, 2022, on the Houston Chronicle website at https://tinyurl.com/3s96bdr9. By Roy KentStaff writer Memorial City is expanding its foodie footprint with the anticipated opening of two restaurants in the spring of 2023. MetroNational recently announced that restaurants PINCHO and Via 313 will make their Houston debuts in Memorial City in the early…
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Originally published on Dec. 26, 2022, on the Houston Chronicle website at https://tinyurl.com/2wnbkfa2. By Roy KentStaff writer The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will host a panel discussion on the “creation of successful talent pipelines” featuring representatives from area colleges and universities. The Education Division, under the chairmanship of Jim Rice, is hosting the session…
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Originally published Dec. 25, 2022, on the Houston Chronicle website at https://tinyurl.com/yj2byn6n. By Roy KentStaff writer Becks Prime unveiled its redesigned original Houston location, just days before Christmas and the upcoming new year. Becks Prime’s original location is at 2902 Kirby Drive, near the intersection of Kirby and Westheimer. According to a news release the…
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Originally published March 7, 2023, on the Houston Chronicle website at https://tinyurl.com/ytjbkv92. By Roy Kent Staff writer Memorial City Mall will be getting Haywire in the not-too-distant future. According to a news release from MetroNational — the Houston-based real estate investment, developement and management company — Dallas-based restaurant Haywire should open at Gateway Memorial City…
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Originally published Oct. 17, 2022, on the Houston Chronicle website at https://tinyurl.com/24dsrw5r. By Roy Kent Staff writer The Energy Corridor along Interstate 10 in west Houston is sprucing itself up as it addresses growth. Recent additions to companies claiming the Energy Corridor is part of a coordinated plan to advance the “development and redevelopment of…