FEATURED
MD Anderson Cancer Center holds ribbon cutting for diagnostic imaging clinic in northwest Houston
MD Anderson Cancer Center held a ribbon cutting for its new diagnostic imaging clinic in northwest Houston. Per previous Community Impact reporting, the 45,113-square-foot facility was built at the site of a former 24 Hour Fitness location off Hwy. 249 and Jones Road.
According to the website, MD Anderson diagnostic imaging services are for current patients, those who believe they may have cancer or have a confirmed diagnosis, and women needing breast evaluations or breast cancer screenings.
NOW OPEN
Jovi Roasters Café
Jovi Roasters Café opened in Spring on Aug. 3, according to owners John and Violet Irias. Located at 602 Rayford Road, Ste. B, the café offers high-quality coffee alongside a selection of pastries and food items.
Donut Block & Cafe
Donut Block & Cafe held its soft opening in mid September and is now serving the Spring area, per the business Facebook Page.
Donut Block & Cafe offers a variety of donut flavors, coffee, croissant sandwiches and kolaches, according to the business Facebook. The shop is open seven days a week from 4:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Vitality Lounge
Owner Joshua Belland said he opened a new smoothie shop in Old Town Spring in September. The Vitality Lounge offers nutrient packed smoothies and cold pressed juices, according to the website. Each juice offered helps aid a different wellness component made with natural ingredients.
Hashtag India
Hashtag India serves a variety of dishes, including mandis, biryanis and Indo-Chinese dishes, according to its website. It also serves breakfast and desserts.Customers can order food for delivery or pickup. The restaurant also offers catering services for delivery or on-site setup.
German Gift House
German Gift House II officials said the shop expanded with a new location on Sept. 11. Per previous Community Impact reporting, the shop has been open for over 10 years. Owned by Ursula Sledge, German Gift House II offers German gifts, food, collectibles, jewelry, linens, and treasures from Germany and Europe.
Casa Nueva Mexican Grill and Bar
Casa Nueva Mexican Grill and Bar officials said the eatery soft opened a new location in Spring on Sept. 16. Plans for a grand opening have not been released as of press time. The eatery offers a variety of Mexican dishes from nacho plates and fajita plates to enchiladas and seafood dishes.
Muse Mantra School of Music & Arts
The music school provides private music instruction for children, teens and adults, offering opportunities for students to “perform, grow in confidence and enjoy making music,” according to a news release. The school was founded in 2020, with its first location in The Woodlands.
W.W. “Cotton” Weaver Training Center
The new building will serve as a multipurpose facility with classrooms and a fire apparatus maintenance garage, according to the website.
W.W. “Cotton” Weaver, the training center’s namesake, served as one of the first volunteer firefighters in Spring, starting in 1953. Weaver, who died in January, was a former fire chief.
JETSET Pilates
JETSET Pilates Vintage Park Managing Partner, Jessica Denton said the new studio offers 16 custom JETSET reformers for group Pilates classes and a room for private Pilates classes. With early, late and midday classes available, workouts include 50-minute continuous flow exercise sets to DJ curated, high energy music, officials said.
COMING SOON
Honor Society Coffee Co.
Owned by John and Joni Shaw, the new location will serve the Spring and Klein communities according to business officials. Per the website, the company provides a variety of iced and hot coffees and teas. The business was previously slated to open in August.
ALTIRO Mexican Fast
The restaurant offers a fast-casual dining experience, focused on the flavors of Mexico City, Villalobos said in a statement. ALTIRO Mexican Fast will offer al pastor, carnitas, red and green rice and salsas.
WHAT'S NEXT (TDLR)
Pepper Lunch
Pepper Lunch is a “do-it-yourself teppanyaki restaurant” where patrons cook their food on 500-degree Fahrenheit hot plates, according to its website. Customers can choose from a variety of pepper rice, teriyaki, steak, seafood, curry and pasta dishes. The restaurant also serves vegetarian options.
In the news (anniversaries)
Bare & Balanced Wellness Spa
Located in Vintage Park in a space designed to be calm and welcoming, Johnson said the spa offers services from skin treatments to everyday wellness essentials, crafted to deliver real, lasting results. Services offered per the website include facials, skin treatments, lash perms and body waxing.
Barbara Bush Library
The library will turn 50 years old on Oct. 22, BBLF Vice President Ann Marek confirmed. It is one of 29 libraries in the Harris County Public Library system. To commemorate the library’s anniversary, the nonprofit Barbara Bush Library Friends is organizing a week of events from Oct. 19 to Oct. 23.
BMF Fitness
Co-owner Amy Ortmann said BMF Fitness, the local fitness center, is celebrating 15 years serving the Spring area in November. To commemorate the anniversary, Ortmann said BMF Fitness invites guests to experience its services free of charge during the month of November. In addition, new participants can get started anytime with a free two-week pass.
Greenspoint Mall
The former Greenspoint Mall site is set to be redeveloped into an 80-acre CityNorth Industrial Park, investment companies Lincoln and New York Life announced in a press release Sept. 22. Per previous Community Impact reporting, Greenspoint Mall closed in 2024.
The 1.2 million-square-foot development is estimated to accommodate 1,200 full-time jobs upon completion, according to the release. Demolition on the site is expected to begin in October.
CLOSED
Cupcake Quilts
After nearly 11 years of operation, local fabric shop Cupcake Quilts is closing its doors, according to a business Facebook post. The store announced its closure on Aug. 12, thanking its “customers, friends and quilting community” for their support over the years. Sept. 30 is the last day to shop in stores, according to another Facebook post.
