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Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from Jan. 12-16.
Le Labo to open at Market Street in The Woodlands
Le Labo is opening in January at Market Street, officials confirmed. A mid-month opening date is anticipated at the shopping center.
The company offers fragrances for body, face, hair and home as well as grooming products and candles, according to its website.
See what the buzz is about with Editor Vanessa Holt.
5 businesses coming to Katy-Fulshear in 2026
Learn more about several businesses coming to the Katy and Fulshear area, as reported by Community Impact. This list is not comprehensive.
New restaurants include Nonno’s Italian Kitchen, Mr. Baguette and Wingbay.
Read the full story by Reporter Aubrey Vogel.
Puerto Rican Festival, ice skating: 8 Greater Houston-area events to attend this weekend, Jan. 16-18
Check out what's happening across the Greater Houston area this weekend, Jan. 16-18. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.
Events include Steak & BBQ Cook-Off, Houston Money Show, The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center and Ballet Hispánico New York.
Follow along with Reporter Emily Linke.
The Union Kitchen shutters doors at Katy location
The Union Kitchen has shuttered its doors in Katy, officials confirmed.
The Katy restaurant—which was owned by Houston-based Gr8 Plate Hospitality—blended global cuisine with Southern hospitality, serving soups, salads, pizza and burgers, according to its website.
Read ahead with Reporter Tomer Ronen.
The Menil Collection to temporarily close the on-campus bookstore for renovations
In a Jan. 14 news release, officials with the popular art museum announced the on-campus Menil Bookstore will undergo renovations starting in spring 2026.
The updated shop is expected to feature an expanded interior, an enhanced backyard with shaded seating and public restrooms for the museum's green spaces.
