Author: George Wiebe

More businesses continue to lease space in Rice Village in 2022, including several new businesses that were announced May 24.

On May 23, West University Place City Council unanimously approved the final acceptance of the Virtual Gate Project, a $4.5 million security camera and license plate recognition system that has been installed around the city.

On May 16, the Bellaire City Council approved a midyear wage increase for some part-time and full-time city employees to address high turnover rates across departments.

Real estate developer Jackson-Shaw announced a 43-acre industrial park, south of the Willow Waterhole Greenway, at the former site of Houston Sportsplex, which closed in late 2021.

Sports and fitness chain Dick’s Sporting Goods opened in Meyerland on May 13.

Hai Hospitality is preparing to open a new Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar at 5333 Kirby Drive, Houston, north of Rice Village.

The Barnes & Noble at 3003 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston, will close June 19.

The total sale of single-family homes stagnated in April across Houston, with year-over-year sales seeing the first decline since the start of this year, according to the Houston Association of Realtor’s May 11 report.

West University City Council approved an ordinance granting an architectural and engineering design contract for a new public works campus.

Fox Holt, a new fashion and lifestyle brand, is opening a pop-up store in Rice Village.