1. Twisted Sisters Nutrition Shack celebrated its grand opening in Old Town Spring at 200 Noble St., Ste. 2, Spring, on Aug 15. Owned by sisters Emilee Hamilton and Kaitlin Morris, the new business offers a variety of meal-replacement shakes, loaded teas and beauty tea. 832-585-1821. www.facebook.com/tsnshack
2. Fajita Pete's opened a new location Sept. 27 in The Shops at Gosling at 24345 Gosling Road, Ste. 225B, Spring. The fajita-focused eatery offers a variety of Tex-Mex cuisine staples, from enchiladas and tacos to quesadillas and flautas. The restaurant's menu also features a children's menu; dessert items, such as sopapillas and tres leches cake; and beverages, including margaritas and aguas frescas. In addition to dine-in, the new location also offers catering and delivery services. 832-639-8334. www.fajitapetes.com
3. Whataburger opened a new location at 4608 FM 1960 W. Road, Houston, on Sept. 21. The San Antonio-based restaurant chain specializes in hamburgers and is known for its All-Time Favorites, such as the Patty Melt, the Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich and the Mushroom Swiss Burger. In addition to dine-in options, the new location also features a drive-thru that is open 24/7. 832-353-3649. www.whataburger.com
4. McAlister's Deli opened a new location June 6 at 21460 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 240, Spring. Known for its signature sweet iced tea, the eatery offers salads, soups, sandwiches and spuds. 866-438-3900. www.mcalistersdeli.com
5. Floyd's 99 Barbershop opened a new location Oct. 2 at 10115 Louetta Road, Ste. 200, Houston. The salon offers services for men, women and children, including haircuts, coloring, fades, beard trims and straight-razor shaves. 281-652-5398. www.floydsbarbershop.com
6. Cavender's Boot City opened a new location at 6760 Grand Parkway, Spring, in late September. The new storefront offers a wide selection of Western wear for men, women and children in addition to boots, hats, accessories, work wear, gifts and home decor. 281-602-8390. www.cavenders.com
7. Aristoi Classical Academy opened its new Cypress Elementary School campus, located at 12332 Perry Road, Houston, for its inaugural school year Sept. 8. The new campus, which is currently offering in-person and virtual learning options for students in grades K-4, focuses on mastering fundamentals in phonics, spelling, grammar, mathematics, science, history and literature. Deborah Guel serves as the campus’s founding head of elementary. 281-635-8482. www.aristoiclassical.org
8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston North – Woodlands Area opened in early August at 21606 Spring Plaza Drive, Spring. Hotel amenities include free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, an outdoor patio with a fire pit, a swimming pool and a 1,000-square-foot flexible meeting space. Each room features a mini fridge, a microwave, a 49-inch smart TV, Keurig coffee and an in-room safe. 281-462-9150. www.hiexpress.com/houspringtx
