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Discount Tire to unveil new prototype design near Vintage Park

Discount Tire opened a new location near Vintage Park in June.

Discount Tire opened a new location near Vintage Park in June.

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Discount Tire will open a new location at 21202 Hwy. 249, Houston in June. The 7,373-square-foot prototype design will feature a spacious showroom and customer waiting area, and employ 15-20 full- and part-time employees.

Discount Tire will offer a variety of wheel and tire services including tire air pressure checks, flat repairs, rotation and balance, tire inspection and Tire Pressure Monitoring System services. Appointments can be made online. www.discounttire.com
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By Hannah Zedaker

Born and raised in Cypress, Texas, Hannah Zedaker graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in mass communication and a minor in political science. She began as an intern with Community Impact Newspaper in 2015 and was hired upon graduation as a reporter for The Woodlands edition in May 2016. In January 2019, she was promoted to serve as the editor of the Spring/Klein edition where she covers Spring ISD and Harris County Commissioners Court, in addition to business, development and transportation news.

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