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Star Cinema Grill held a ribbon-cutting June 18 for a new location at 22125 FM 1093, Richmond, near the intersection of the Grand Parkway inside the upcoming District West development. The movie theater has 12 screens, including a Samsung Onyx LED Cinema screen. The location also includes recliner seats with heaters, blankets, a full bar, meal service and push-button service. 832-913-7827. www.starcinemagrill.net
By Jen Para
Jen joined Community Impact Newspaper in fall 2018 as the editor of the Katy edition. She covers education, transportation, local government, business and development in the Katy area.
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