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Candente earned inclusion in the Texas Michelin Guide's 2024 and 2025 editions. (Courtesy Duc Hoang)

Michelin-recognized Tex-Mex, Middle Eastern sweets: 6 new eateries in Greater Houston

By Sarah Brager

Check out six dining updates in the Greater Houston area, including businesses that recently opened and new spots coming soon, as reported by Community Impact.

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Em Café opens in Deer Park

Published 3:34 PM | Dec 23, 2025 CST

Overwhelmed by New Year health resolutions? Here’s how UTMB Health’s primary care can help

Houston Endowment awarded $5 million in planning grants to nine Gulf Coast community colleges and a statewide nonprofit leading efforts to align higher education with Texas’ growing economic needs. (Courtesy San Jacinto College)

Published 3:20 PM | Dec 23, 2025 CST

San Jacinto College receives $500K grant from Houston Endowment

Houston-area residents with Christmas trees can recycle and dispose of them at several locations. (Courtesy Pexels/Luka Susak)

Published 2:39 PM | Dec 23, 2025 CST

Where to drop off used Christmas trees in Houston

Visitors can enjoy a Mardi Gras-themed boat parade at Kemah Boardwalk. (Courtesy Kemah Boardwalk)

Published 9:47 AM | Dec 23, 2025 CST

MLK Unity Walk, Mardi Gras Celebration: 8 events in the Bay Area to attend throughout January, February

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath

Updated 1:57 PM | Dec 23, 2025 CST

Taxes, school discipline and more: 5 trending CI Texas stories from 2025

Gulf Coast Protection District rendering of the gates for The Coastal Texas Project

Published 12:00 AM | Dec 23, 2025 CST

Coastal Texas Project moves forward with two new design contracts

Guard & Grace will serve special seasonal dishes on Christmas Eve. (Courtesy Karen Henry/Guard & Grace)

Published 12:00 AM | Dec 23, 2025 CST

8 fine dining restaurants near Downtown Houston open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

A photo of people gathering for fireworks outside.

Published 12:00 AM | Dec 23, 2025 CST

Harris County Fire Marshal encourages fireworks safety as consumer sales ramp up

Published 3:23 PM | Dec 22, 2025 CST

PetSet to unveil new mobile spay-and-neuter clinic serving underserved Houston communities

Under updated scoring standards, the district’s 88 overall score is its highest since state accountability ratings began for the 2018-19 school year. (Catherine White/Community Impact)

Published 3:00 PM | Dec 22, 2025 CST