1. The grand opening of Detail Garage Katy will take place March 26 at 829 S. Mason Road, Ste. 260, Katy. Detail Garage is part of a franchised national chain with other locations in Rosenberg, Houston and Spring. Detail Garage, founded in California, specializes in selling car care products from Chemical Guys, Torq and Hex-Logic. Customers can ask questions and get recommendations about car care. Monthly training classes are offered as well. Detail Garage Katy hosts a Rides and Coffee event at the store every month that includes free food, music, raffles and more. http://detailgarage.com
2. Coming soon to Fulshear, Dogtopia—the dog day care center offering training, long-term and overnight boarding, and spa services—is opening a location at 6434 FM 1463, Fulshear, in November. This facility boasts 5,530 square feet of play area for dogs of all sizes, breeds and temperaments. Webcams will operate in every playroom for dog parents' security and comfort. www.dogtopia.com
3. Brown Sugar Cafe and Books will be opening a location in late February or early March. Located at 5330 Fry Road, Katy, the bookstore aims to give African American community members a safe space to discuss, purchase and consume Black literature, owner Raven White said. The bookstore also includes a cafe that will serve a variety of coffee and other beverages. www.brownsugarcafeandbooks.com
4. Skincare by Monik will close its current shop and open a new location in Fulshear, tentatively in late May. Owner Monica Nieves said she has had a passion for beauty since she was a girl in her mother’s salon in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Now, she brings over 20 years of experience to her new shop at 6615 W. Cross Creek Bend Lane, Fulshear. Skincare by Monik offers skin care and facials for the face and back; chemical peels; advanced treatments, including radiofrequency, nano-infusion and plasma skin tightening; and add-ons to any of these services, including LED light therapy and mesotherapy. 832-361-9360. www.skincarebymonik.com
5. Luxe Medical Aesthetics had its grand opening Feb. 24, but it has been located in the Mason Park Medical Clinic at 21770 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, since fall 2021. Luxe’s medical spa offers custom facials, Botox, chemical peels, microneedling, massage therapy, laser resurfacing and hair rejuvenation treatments. Luxe has a comprehensive range of services for Katy residents looking to conquer skin ailments of all kinds, from acne scars to loose skin and wrinkles. The business is offering specials through the end of March in honor of the grand opening. 833-998-5893. www.theluxeeffect.com
6. Fit20 USA will be bringing its franchise to Katy sometime this spring. The franchise will be located at 3750 Mason Road, Ste. 600, in Katy, according to its marketing manager. The location will be owned by Katy residents Mark and Tammy Fuselier. The exercise company features a weekly, 20-minute workout with a personal trainer that is made up of slow-motion resistance training. www.fit20usa.com
7. Planet Fitness opened its second location in Katy at 1705 N. Fry Road, Katy, on March 7. The newest club has cardio machines, strength equipment, 30-minute express circuits, flat-screen televisions, locker rooms and showers. The Black Card Spa also offers hybrid tanning beds, hydromassage beds and massage chairs. The gym is open and staffed 24/7. 281-712-6067. www.planetfitness.com
8. Iq Viet My is a professional tutoring center that opened March 7 in Katy for learners in pre-K through 12th grade. Located at 870 S. Mason Road, Ste. 126, Katy, Iq Viet My offers an after-school program led by experienced and dedicated teachers who will tutor students in math, reading, writing and science. The program makes an effort to deepen connections within the community and meet the unique needs of each client. The center is running a special of 30% off for the first three months. 832-387-0762. www.iqvietmy.com
Laura Aebi, Asia Armourr, Holly Galvan and Sierra Rozen contributed to this report.
