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Sweet Intensity Bakery Cafe sold 1,500 macrons at its grand opening event Sept. 21 at 2300 S. Mason Road, Ste. 105, Katy. In addition to macrons, the small business sells waffles, milkshakes, ice cream, crepes, flat breads and coffee drinks. 832-437-7773. www.facebook.com/sweetintensitytx
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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