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Houston metro

Proposed Woodtrace Boulevard extension to connect Hwy. 249 and FM 2978


The Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District is funding an extension of Woodtrace Boulevard that will connect Hwy. 249 in Magnolia to FM 2978 just south of the Woodlands Parkway.

Cy-Fair


Houston Methodist announces plans for new 400-bed hospital in Cypress


Officials with Houston Methodist have announced the purchase of 106 acres along Hwy. 290 and plans to build its ninth hospital in the Cypress area.

Conroe-Montgomery

'Nationally-known' water bottling company backs out of Conroe deal


A "nationally known" water bottling company that purchased a tract of land in Conroe Park North has backed out, city officials said.

Katy

New El Tiempo Cantina location coming to Katy


El Tiempo Cantina is opening a new location at 20095 Katy Freeway, Katy, by the end of 2021.


Haidilao Hot Pot opens in Katy

At the hot pot restaurant, which claims to be the “Ferrari of hot pot restaurants,” customers are met with robot servers, dancing noodles, Szechuan hot pot, and seafood and vegetable-based dishes.

Anna Lotz, Danica Lloyd, Eva Vigh and Morgan Theophil contributed to this report.