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Houston

Houston Restaurant Weeks returns with new takeout, delivery options in 2020

Hundreds of Greater Houston-area restaurants are preparing for the return of Houston Restaurant Weeks, kicking off Aug. 1 and running through Labor Day on Sept. 7.

Lake Houston-Humble-Kingwood

Grind Break Cafe closes permanently amid coronavirus pandemic

Grind Break Cafe announced June 9 via a Facebook post that the business has permanently closed. Community Impact Newspaper has reached out to Grind Break Cafe to confirm the closure.

Katy

New teahouse, cereal bar and Thai restaurant open in Katy area

Here are three restaurants that have opened this summer in the Katy area.

Spring-Klein

Northwest Assistance Ministries in need of volunteers to assist with daily programs, upcoming events

Northwest Assistance Ministries is in need of a large volume of volunteers to assist with food distribution and other tasks for several upcoming events throughout July and August.

Statewide

Best Buy joins other retailers in requiring face coverings in stores

Best Buy has joined Walmart, Kroger and Sam's Club in requiring face coverings in stores for both customers and employees. The company released a statement requiring face coverings as of July 15. Best Buy will provide a face covering if a customer does not have one, the release stated.

Jen Para, Danica Lloyd, Kelly Schafler, Haley Morrison and Hannah Zedaker contributed to this report.