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Teso Life currently has a location in Carrollton near another 99 Ranch Market and other Asian businesses and restaurants. (Matt Payne/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Japanese department store Teso Life coming to Frisco; New Braunfels’ Gruene Hall set as backdrop for Scotty McCreery music video and more top news
Renderings of the conceptual tower were shown depicting a roughly 100-foot tower, but the intent is to build a smaller tower. A total of $2.43 million was given as an estimated cost for a 100-foot gravity tower, but presenters said the cost would scale down with a smaller tower. (Courtesy city of Frisco)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Early concept for Frisco’s Northwest Community Park includes biking tower for ‘gravity riding’; Perky Beans Cafe now open in Leander, and more top news
A close up of the middle of the mural. (Sierra Rozen/Community Impact Newspaper)
Hobby Airport unveils Houston-inspired mural in hopes of a 2026 World Cup bid
Main Event, an entertainment center featuring bowling, arcade games, food and a bar, is under construction in Tomball, said Bruce Hillegeist, president of the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce. (Courtesy Main Event)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Main Event is under construction in Tomball; "Love and Death" has begun filming in Hutto, and more top news
The Sri Meenakshi Temple, a replica of a Hindu temple, is the only temple outside of India dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi, the wife of Shiva. (Courtesy of Vatsa Kumar)
Pearland, Galveston County tourism continue recovery during pandemic
Delores Fenwick Nature Center (Courtesy Pearland Convention and Visitors Bureau)
GUIDE: Pearland and Friendswood destinations worth exploring
The Texas Renaissance Festival returns for its 47th season in October. (Courtesy Texas Renaissance Festival)
Here's what to know before the Texas Renaissance Festival returns Oct. 9
National Night Out is an annual opportunity for members of the community to meet their local law enforcement. (Community Impact Newspaper Staff)
9 events to attend in the Greater Houston area to participate in National Night Out
In 2015, H-E-B purchased the 65-acre property that is currently home to the Nutty Brown Cafe & Amphitheatre. (Community Impact Newspaper file photo)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Nutty Brown Amphitheatre to relocate; Grand Parkway extension fuels East Montgomery County development, and more top news
This is the first time Friendswood Junior High has been recognized for the award, and the second time for Friendswood High School. (Courtesy Friendswood Junior High band)
Friendswood Junior High, Friendswood High School bands recognized with national award
The Texas Renaissance Festival is set to return to Todd Mission for eight weekends this fall. (Courtesy Kirsten Darnell/LoveAdv)
Texas Renaissance Festival ticket sales to start Aug. 13
The Heights event will take place from Aug. 21 through Sept. 5 at the new Heights House Hotel on Cavalcade Street. (Courtesy Indie Chefs)
Two-week food event to bring chefs from across U.S. to Heights venue
The Texas Central rail connection from Dallas to Houston will feature a bullet train similar to this one. (Courtesy Texas Central Partners)
Texas Central wins at state Supreme Court; Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion announces concerts and more top Houston-area news
George Strait will perform at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's 90th anniversary celebration next year. (Courtesy Pexels)
George Strait to close 2022 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with concert March 20
The Houston Zoo is a popular summer attraction among young families. (Courtesy Visit Houston)
GUIDE: 17 attractions to visit on day trips from the Houston area this summer
Costco Business Centers, of which there are only about 15 in the country, carry different products and provide a different shopping experience to members than do traditional Costco Wholesale stores. (Courtesy Costco Wholesale)
Costco Business Center being built in Stafford; see live music in The Woodlands and more top Houston-area news
Landmark's River Oaks Theatre, shown in 2020 amid the forced closures after the COVID-19 outbreak, may soon close permanently. (Matt Dulin/Community Impact Newspaper)
Fate of River Oaks Theatre unresolved as end of lease approaches
After planning to return in May, the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been canceled. (Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo)
JUST IN: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announces 2021 season cancellation
The Houston Health Department plans to schedule 9,000 vaccine appointments for Feb. 1-5, prioritizing the city's most vulnerable populations. (Francesca D' Annunzio/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston plans for 9,000 vaccines next week and more area news