Read the latest business and community news from the Houston area.
Bay Area
Space Center Houston planning expansion that would allow for astronaut training, guest experience
Despite the pandemic taking a toll on Space Center Houston's operations, staff is still thinking long term of new attractions for the museum, including an area where astronauts would train and guests would be able to go through the ringer themselves.
Spring-Klein
Spring Klein Sports Batting Cages relocates, rebrands as American Pastime Sports & Batting Cages
Spring Klein Sports Batting Cages relocated from 16666 Kleinwood Drive, Spring, and reopened as American Pastime Sports & Batting Cages at 4750 FM 2920, Ste. 505, Spring, on Oct. 1. The new facility features baseball and fastpitch softball batting cages, indoor and outdoor training amenities, a pro shop, and a full-service T-shirt and uniform shop.
Good Eatz food truck now open on Louetta Road in Spring
Good Eatz celebrated the grand opening of its new food stand at 5838 Louetta Road, Spring, on Oct. 2. The eatery specializes in wings, fish, boudin and burgers and can be booked to cater private events.
Why Write Tutoring now serving Spring, Klein and Cy-Fair students
Why Write Tutoring opened in August and is now serving students in the Spring, Klein and Cy-Fair areas. Owned by Kisha Thomas, author of "Why Write? An Anthology For Introductory Composition," the new business offers private tutoring services in reading, writing and editing for students in grades 6-12 and college, and in math for students in grades 6-8.
Funtastic Learning Toys to celebrate grand opening Oct. 12-16 in Spring
Funtastic Learning Toys, located at 12585 Bammel N. Houston Road, Ste. 103, Houston, will celebrate its grand opening with activities, special offers and giveaways Oct. 12-16. Dedicated to students with special needs, the veteran-owned business offers educational supplies for homeschooling, parent guides, teaching aids, Christian items, study materials, STEM activities and day care supplies.
Pet Supplies Plus now open on Champion Forest Drive
Pet Supplies Plus opened a new location at 18550 Champion Forest Drive, Spring, on Sept. 25. The independently owned and -operated full-size store offers grooming, self dog wash, live fish, live small pets, live crickets and a visiting pet care clinic.
The Woodlands
Sawyer Park Icehouse in The Woodlands begins renovations; anticipates January opening
Sawyer Park Icehouse has announced it will be taking the place of the space that used to occupy Papa's Icehouse, located at 314 Pruitt Road, Spring, when it opens Jan. 1.
Developments to watch: Top Sushi and ShareTea coming to Metropark Square
Marina Stingley, Sam Moon Group Marketing Manager, said tenants Top Sushi and ShareTea are anticipated to open at Metropark Square in late 2020 or early 2021.
Tomball-Magnolia
After 2 canceled German festivals, Tomball awaits March 2021 festival
The Tomball German Festival is set to return to downtown Tomball on March 26-27.
Cy-Fair
Family-friendly paintball park stands test of time in Cypress
Many passionate paintball players will at some point think about running their own paintball park, said Kelly McNeill, who co-owns TXR Paintball on Grant Road in Cypress.
Bellaire-Meyerland-West University
Owner of Papa Ben’s Train Place maintains store now in its 20th year
There are not many stores left in Houston like Papa Ben’s Train Place.
Old and new customers patronize the store, including those from outside Houston; a customer even ordered from Australia in early September.
Sugar Land-Missouri City
IMPACT ROUNDUP: Restaurants Mirchi Peri Peri, Cabo Dogs open in Sugar Land, Missouri City
Mirchi Peri Peri and Cabo Dogs Lounge and Grill opened this August in Sugar Land and Missouri City. Read more about the restaurants here.
PHOTOS: Scenes from one of Fort Bend ISD's first football games of the 2020 season
Fort Bend ISD's varsity high school football teams played their first games of the 2020 football season Oct. 1-3.
Heights-River Oaks-Montrose
Chevron Houston Marathon will be a virtual run in 2021
The Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon will be virtual competitions in 2021, organizers for the Houston Marathon Committee announced Oct. 5, citing health concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Levy Park resumes some in-person outdoor activities
For the first time since March, Levy Park is resuming some of its on-site scheduled activities.
The event schedule includes fitness classes provided by local gyms and studios, including The Preserve Gym, Define and Tiny Fitness. The Prelude Concert Series is also back on the schedule, as is Houston Museum of Natural Science programming.
Italian-crafted luxury midrise Giorgetti officially opens in Upper Kirby
Giorgetti, the Italian luxury furniture designer, has officially opened its eponymous midrise in Upper Kirby, according to an Oct. 5 news release.
Conroe-Montgomery
Hidden Treasures Resale & Consignment coming soon to Montgomery
Owner Barbara Scannell said her shop, Hidden Treasures Resale & Consignment, is slated to open Oct. 12. The resale shop, located at 19380 Hwy. 105 W., Ste. 511, Montgomery, offers smaller furniture items—such as cabinets and tables—costume jewelry, lamps, recovered lampshades, small children's clothes and home decor.
Jake Magee, Shawn Arrajj, Andrew Christman, Anna Lotz, Matt Dulin, Hannah Zedaker, Hunter Marrow and Claire Shoop contributed to this report.
