Read the latest business and community news from the Houston area.
Sugar Land-Missouri City
Torchy's Tacos to open first Stafford, 18th Houston-area location in coming months
Torchy's Tacos will be opening its first Stafford location in late spring or early summer. The new restaurant will be located at 11327 Current Lane, Stafford.
Serving Filipino-inspired bar food, Bar Kada opens in Missouri City
Bar Kada, a new Missouri City sports bar, celebrated its grand opening Feb. 13.
Located at 9009 Sienna Crossing Drive, Missouri City, the restaurant serves Filipino-inspired bar food, including egg rolls, wings, oysters, salads, burgers, fried rice and more, as well as an extensive drink menu.
Tomball-Magnolia
Ostioneria Michoacan now serving seafood and drinks in Tomball
Mexican seafood restaurant Ostioneria Michoacan opened a Tomball location Feb. 22 at 28109 Hwy. 249, Tomball. The eatery offers a selection of seafood plates, such as grilled salmon, blackened tilapia with shrimp, and red snapper.
Magnolia repairman brings lawnmowers back to life with The Mobile Mower Doctor, sees increase in demand
Jimmie Brock, the owner of The Mobile Mower Doctor, operates out of a 20-foot trailer attached to the back of his truck, offering repair and maintenance services for outdoor power equipment.
Katy
Teriyaki Madness coming soon to Fulshear
Teriyaki Madness, a fast-casual Asian restaurant, is coming to 6300 FM 1463, Ste. 300, Fulshear, in mid-March.
Bellaire-Meyerland-West University
Lovesac furniture targeting spring opening in Rice Village
The Lovesac Company will bring a new store and showroom to Houston’s Inner Loop for the first time.
Cy-Fair
New Kiddie Academy location opens in northwest Houston
Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood opened in late January at 13909 Mandolin Drive, Houston, near the intersection of Hwy. 249 and Cypresswood Drive.
The 10,500-square-foot educational child care facility is bringing 35 new jobs to the community and is expected to serve 187 students ages 3-12, according to a press release.
Pearland-Friendswood
Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe celebrates one year at Baybrook Mall with reopening
Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe is celebrating one year at its Baybrook Mall location with a grand reopening.
Bay Area
Despite bankruptcy, Alamo Drafthouse still coming to League City
Despite Alamo Drafthouse Cinema filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the incoming League City location is unaffected.
Houston
One in 4 Houstonians experienced water leaks during winter freeze, new data finds
When Texas’ statewide deep freeze left millions without power, one in four Houstonians experienced burst or leaking pipes, according to new data published March 2 by Houston Public Works.
Houston Nutcracker Market to make in-person return this spring
Now in its third year, the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market will make an in-person return this spring.
From April 16-18, the spring Nutcracker Market will return in person at NRG Center after the event was canceled last year.
Jake Magee, Haley Morrison, Adriana Rezal, Morgan Theophil, Hunter Marrow, Laura Aebi, Claire Shoop, Danica Lloyd and Emma Whalen contributed to this report.
