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Ope Amosu opened ChopnBlok's Montrose location in October 2024. (Courtesy StuffBenEats)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

ChopnBlok introduces Houston to West African cuisine

By Kevin Vu

Houston is home to a diverse array of cuisine. From Little Saigon and Chinatown showcasing the best of Asian cuisine, to the plethora of Tex-Mex and Mexican food found in restaurants and food trucks.

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Dance Alliance of Kingwood offers classes for a variety of disciplines, including ballet, contemporary dance, creative dance, drill team and acro dance. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Dance Alliance of Kingwood officials celebrate June ...

Trees washed up on the San Gabriel River Park Bridge near the Katy Crossing Trailhead at San Gabriel Park July 7. (Anna Maness/Community Impact)

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The Solutions for Advancing Floodplain Evaluation and Resilience Study will explore new flood mitigation options, laying practical groundwork for future projects across 11 out of the 23 watersheds in the county. (Courtesy Harris County Flood Control)

Harris County Flood Control District to host ...

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The restaurant is celebrating its 10th anniversary July 10 and will be offering deals at all locations. (Courtesy Big City Wings)

Bay Area

Big City Wings celebrating 10th anniversary July ...

Suvai Indian Kitchen is now open in Pearland as of early June, an employee with the restaurant said. (Courtesy Suvai Indian Kitchen)

Pearland | Friendswood | Manvel

New Indian restaurant opens in Pearland

The pizzeria offers signature and build-your-own pizzas and calzones as well as buffalo wings, salads, appetizers and desserts. (Courtesy Pepperoni's)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

Pepperoni’s coming to Stafford this fall

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New Caney | Porter

Waffle House coming soon to New Caney

Say No Mas uses a wood-fired grill to make their classic Tex-Mex dishes such as beef fajitas. (Courtesy Say No Mas)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

Korean BBQ, Pasta Lena: 5 eateries coming ...

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Top Development News

The city of Houston announced the permit process for single-family residential homes to be expedited. (Anna Lotz/Community Impact)

Bellaire | Meyerland | West University

Houston to speed up permit application for single-family residential home

By Kevin Vu

Mayor John Whitmire announced in a news conference July 7 that the Houston Permitting Center will speed up the process to obtain permits to build single-family residential homes as part of a new pilot program.

Top Education News

An online survey, which opened July 1, is available through July 18 to collect feedback from Lamar CISD stakeholders about the proposed $1.99 billion bond election for November. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Katy | Fulshear

Community feedback requested for Lamar CISD’s proposed $1.99B bond

By Valeria Escobar

An online survey, which opened July 1, is available through July 18 to collect feedback from Lamar CISD stakeholders about the proposed $1.99 billion bond election for November.

Top Transportation News

The Houston-Galveston Area Council will host meetings throughout the Houston area in July and August for its Regional Transportation Plan 2050. (Nathan Colbert/Community Impact)

Bay Area

Houston-Galveston Area Council invites public input on ...

Toll rates along the Brazoria County portion of Hwy. 288 saw a slight increase for motorists driving without a tag—and a decrease for those driving with one. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Pearland | Friendswood | Manvel

HCTRA issues new toll rates for Hwy. ...

Houston has been conducting multiple traffic initiatives on different Houston highways. (Nathan Colbert/Community Impact)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

Mayor John Whitmire’s traffic crackdowns have resulted ...

Here's the latest on a few Montgomery County Precinct 4 transportation projects in the New Caney and Porter area. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

New Caney | Porter

Here's the latest on 3 transportation projects ...

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The Woodlands

Transportation updates: 7 road projects underway in ...

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Top Government News

Trees washed up on the San Gabriel River Park Bridge near the Katy Crossing Trailhead at San Gabriel Park July 7. (Anna Maness/Community Impact)

South Central Austin

How Texans can help those impacted by the Central Texas floods

By By Hannah Norton, By Brooke Sjoberg

As rescue efforts continue in the wake of severe flooding in parts of Central Texas, here is information about how to help those impacted by the disaster and apply for recovery assistance.

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Education nonprofit and advocacy organization Raise Your Hand Texas discusses what is important to know about the 89th Legislative Session and the impacts on Houston-area schools.

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Staff at Compounding Shop Pharmacy, including leadership Dr. John Yoo.

Learn how Compounding Shop Pharmacy crafts custom ...

Life just got better at Clopton Farms: ...

Modern executive office suite at 5020 Montrose in Houston’s Museum District, featuring natural light, contemporary furnishings and flexible workspace options.

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From peak fitness to fierce fight: How ...

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Dance Alliance of Kingwood offers classes for a variety of disciplines, including ballet, contemporary dance, creative dance, drill team and acro dance. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

Dance Alliance of Kingwood officials celebrate June ...

ribbon cutting ceremony

The Woodlands

Better Bookkeepers celebrates 15th anniversary in Shenandoah

The center, which opened July 1, 2015, offers one-on-one personal training, trainer-guided sessions and programs, including total body transformation and custom, according to the business’s website. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Pearland | Friendswood | Manvel

ZERO Training Center celebrates 10 years in ...

The business is community-oriented with games and live entertainment for families and friends, and sells mainly handcrafted beer. (Courtesy Final Gravity Brewpub)

New Caney | Porter

Final Gravity Brewpub now open in Porter

The menu centers around fresh fruit and vegetable smoothies, cold-press juices and wellness tonics, according to the website. (Courtesy Juiceland)

Sugar Land | Missouri City

Juiceland to bring specialized smoothies, juices to ...

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Texas Legislature

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North Central Austin

Texans will face higher bar to oppose housing development under new law

By Ben Thompson

House Bill 24, effective later this year, will raise the bar for residents to challenge zoning cases near their properties.

Top Real Estate News

Poor Farm Ditch drains approximately 1,300 acres of a highly developed watershed near West University Place. Its primary purpose is to mitigate flooding in the surrounding neighborhoods. (Zach Thoms/Community Impact)

Bellaire | Meyerland | West University

Staying protected: Local homeowners navigate flood insurance options

By By Melissa Enaje, By Cassandra Jenkins

Despite living in high-risk flood zones, less than 25% of homeowners in Harris County carry flood insurance, leaving many exposed to costly damage. In cities such as Bellaire and West University Place, officials are working to close that gap by investing in flood mitigation projects and participating in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community Rating System, which lowers insurance premiums for residents.

Additional Local News

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center plans to open its Medical Plaza 5 building in July. The first tenants will include the hospital's The Institute of Rehabilitation and Research outpatient program, hospital officials said. (Rendering courtesy Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center)

Tomball | Magnolia

6 health care updates from hospitals in the Tomball, Magnolia area

By Community Impact staff

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center plans to open its Medical Plaza 5 building in July.