Read the latest business and community news from the Greater Houston area.

Conroe-Montgomery

Chipotle with drive-thru coming to Montgomery in December


The new location will offer a drive-thru pickup lane.

Bellaire-Meyerland-West University


Velvet Taco has eyes on potential Rice Village location


Velvet Taco could be adding another Houston location to its expansion plans.

Upstairs Bar and Lounge has reopened

Upstairs Bar and Lounge has reopened its doors to customers on the second floor at 2356 Rice Blvd., Houston.


Community responds with memorial for Bellaire Sugar Shop owner Nathan Maynor

Maynor had been battling COVID-19 since mid-October.

A past staple of Rice Village, J. Landa Jewelry now open in River Oaks

The jewelry boutique is now located in a 1,300-square-foot space.


Evelyn’s Park announces launch of Phase 2 of development

Evelyn’s Park will be getting some upgrades over the next six months.

Heights-River Oaks-Montrose

Anvil Bar & Refuge reopens; Tongue-Cut Sparrow to move in next door


The cocktail bar Anvil has reopened with restaurant service and a new patio at 1424 Westheimer Road, Houston.

Twisted Grilled Cheese set to bring loaded sandwiches and more to Washington Avenue

The Twisted Grilled Cheese food trucks will continue to operate as well.

Cy-Fair


NOW OPEN: First Watch moves into the Boardwalk at Towne Lake

The new eatery is open daily from 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Five Below now open at Fairfield Town Center

The specialty discount store offers clothing items, toys, snacks and home decor, among other products.

The Woodlands

SmartDraw Software completes HQ move to Hughes Landing in The Woodlands


The tech company arrived in Hughes Landing in October following its move from Southern California.

Spring-Klein

Rotary Club of Willowbrook marks 36 years of giving back despite dwindling membership


“You build up a lot of camaraderie because you see these people once a week for years and you do service projects with them. So you develop a relationship that transcends rotary,” Jackson said.

RAW Gym Texas rebrands as RAW Gym Warzone, relocates from Tomball to Spring

RAW Gym Warzone opened at 9702 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. 125A, Spring, on Nov. 16.

Katy

At Big Z’s Pizza House & Brew in Katy, Chicago natives want to redefine pizza


Bob Zincoris and Tony Perry, the owners of Katy’s Big Z’s Pizza House & Brew, learned the art of cooking from their mother. The brothers’ restaurant now features many of her recipes, including the pizza dough.

Kingsland Baptist Church North campus opens in Katy

The Kingsland Baptist Church North campus opened in September.

Matt Dulin, Hunter Marrow, Eva Vigh, Danica Lloyd, Ben Thompson, Hannah Zedaker and Nola Valente contributed to this report.