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Lake Houston-Humble-Kingwood
Amazon considering New Caney delivery station
Amazon is considering opening a delivery station in East Montgomery County, according to a Dec. 14 press release. This 15,000-square-foot station could open as soon as fall of 2021.
Southwest Airlines to begin flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport with one-way fare as low as $29
Southwest Airlines will begin serving flyers in April from George Bush Intercontinental Airport near Humble, according to a Dec. 10 news release from the airline.
4 businesses, restaurants that are now open in the Lake Houston area
Several new businesses have recently opened in the Lake Houston, Humble and Kingwood area, from nail salons to restaurants.
Spring-Klein
Restaurateur serves authentic, New York-style pizza in Spring at RC's NYC Pizza & Pasta
When RC Gallegos made his first pizza, he said he thought it was “garbage.” It was not until he went to New York and studied how to make a perfect New York slice that he came back and opened the original RC’s NYC Pizza & Pasta in 2003 in Conroe. The business has since expanded with locations in Kingwood and in The Woodlands area, each serving the same Northeast-inspired pies.
The Woodlands
Family-run flower shop Piney Rose Floral celebrates first year in official storefront
Ever since she was a little girl, Piney Rose Floral owner Taylor Handfelt said she has had an interest in creative expression and a love of flowers.Through the encouragement of her husband, Cullen, the Handfelts started their floral business in 2016, when it operated out of the duo’s house in The Woodlands.
Family-owned boutique Twisted Willow on FM 2978 offers a little bit of everything
For shoppers at Twisted Willow Mercantile, mother-daughter business owners Debbie and Caeli Condit said they wanted to create an environment that feels like home.
Tomball-Magnolia
Just Love Coffee Cafe now open in Tomball
Local business owners Tamara Hamilton and her husband, Jon, opened Just Love Coffee Cafe in Tomball on Nov. 23. In addition to coffee and tea beverages, the cafe also has a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu offering items such as avocado toast, a grilled chicken wrap and artisan waffles.
New restaurants and more: Here's the local business news for Tomball, Magnolia
Here are four businesses that have recently opened in Tomball and Magnolia.
Cy-Fair
Tiff’s Treats now open in Cy-Fair; additional location coming soon
Austin-based Tiff’s Treats opened its newest store in mid-December in the Cypress Crossing shopping center at 13126 FM 1960, Ste. 145, Houston. The bakery specializes in fresh-baked cookies, brownies and frozen treats.
Katy
SafeSplash Swim School coming to Katy
SafeSplash Swim School will open a new location Jan. 11 at 4030 FM 1463, Katy. The swimming school will offer swim lessons for infants, children and adults. There will also be private lesson options and special-needs services.
Wingology coming soon to Katy
Wingology will soon open at 25810 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, where Zoner's once was. The wing restaurant will also offer catering services.
Bellaire-Meyerland-West University
New York City's Van Leeuwen Ice Cream coming to Rice Village
Once a New York City food truck, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is coming to Rice Village as part of its national brick-and-mortar expansion.
Life and legacy remembered for Three Brothers Bakery founder Sigmund Jucker
Sigmund Jucker, the last of the three original founders for Three Brothers Bakery, died Dec. 11, but his legacy will endure.
Metrowide
Dave's Hot Chicken will open 26 locations in Houston, College Station
Los Angeles-based Dave’s Hot Chicken has entered a franchise agreement to open as many as 26 locations in the Houston and College Station markets, with the first being a Houston Inner Loop location in spring 2021, the company announced Dec. 15.
Danica Lloyd, Matt Dulin, Vanessa Holt, Hunter Marrow, Laura Aebi, Kelly Schafler, Ben Thompson, Andrew Christman, Adriana Rezal and Andy Li Contributed to this report.
