Magnolia city leaders confirmed Jan. 14 a new Whataburger is proposed for Magnolia. The eatery would be located off of Melton Street near Brookshire Brothers in the city of Magnolia, City Secretary Lynne George said. According to a meeting packet for the Jan. 16 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting the city released Jan. 13, the Board of Adjustments is slated to review a variance application Jan. 15 for four conditions that do not align with the Magnolia Unified Development Code.

Whataburger offers its famous burgers as well as chicken sandwiches, breakfast menu, fish sandwiches, salads and shakes.

As a site plan is not finalized, a timeline could not be shared as of press time.