Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, which has locations across the country, including at 1109 Bay Area Blvd., Ste. B, Houston, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. In September, the restaurant is offering limited-time items, including Dr Pepper barbecue sauce, sweet and smoky wings and brisket chili. 281-286-7427. www.dickeys.com
Northern Tool + Equipment celebrated one year at its first League City location on Sept. 3. The 22,040-square-foot store at 200 S. Gulf Freeway, League City, is the company’s 30th in Texas and the eighth in the Greater Houston area. The business provides brand-name tools and equipment, a repair department, and cleaning and disinfecting equipment in response to COVID-19. Northern Tool + Equipment donated cleaning and disinfecting equipment to the Pasadena Fire Department in the summer of 2020. 346-358-4214. www.northerntool.com
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Aspen Dental opened a practice in early August at 4539 E. Beltway 8, Pasadena. The business offers a full range of dental services including preventive care, restoration, dentures and cosmetic dentistry. 281-504-3788. www.aspendental.com