The Houston Badminton Center opened the first week of September at 10550 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford. The complex is the 41st badminton center in the U.S. and the fourth facility to be constructed from the ground up. The center features 12 badminton courts, locker rooms with showers, a media room and a pro shop managed by Sportsnet International” ¬a Houston-based racquet sports retail shop. The center will also feature pickleball games. 832-331-7546. www.houstonbadmintoncenter.com