Irene Zheng - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/irene-zheng/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:55:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Irene Zheng - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/irene-zheng/ 32 32 103504436 Houston officially named nation’s first Child Friendly City https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-officially-named-nations-first-child-friendly-city/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-officially-named-nations-first-child-friendly-city Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:55:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/government/2023/08/10/houston-officially-named-nations-first-child-friendly-city/ The Child Friendly Cities Initiative, an initiative from the United Nations Children’s Fund, aims to establish safer, more inclusive communities for children.

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]]> 642967 French fashion house Balmain opens first Texas flagship in River Oaks District https://houstonnewmedia.org/french-fashion-house-balmain-opens-first-texas-flagship-in-river-oaks-district/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=french-fashion-house-balmain-opens-first-texas-flagship-in-river-oaks-district Thu, 10 Aug 2023 19:55:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/business/2023/08/10/french-fashion-house-balmain-opens-first-texas-flagship-in-river-oaks-district/ Located in River Oaks District, the new 1,708-square-foot space features design elements such as parquet flooring, marble shelves and antique furniture.

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]]> 642816 Tips to face high Houston temperatures as excessive heat warnings continue https://houstonnewmedia.org/tips-to-face-high-houston-temperatures-as-excessive-heat-warnings-continue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-to-face-high-houston-temperatures-as-excessive-heat-warnings-continue Wed, 09 Aug 2023 20:40:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/weather/2023/08/09/tips-to-face-high-houston-temperatures-as-excessive-heat-warnings-continue/ As extreme heat continues to beat down on the Houston area, the Red Cross of Houston is offering tips on how people can protect themselves and avoid heat-related illnesses.

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]]> 642180 Asian eatery Tin Drum Asian Kitchen opens first Houston location in the Heights https://houstonnewmedia.org/asian-eatery-tin-drum-asian-kitchen-opens-first-houston-location-in-the-heights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=asian-eatery-tin-drum-asian-kitchen-opens-first-houston-location-in-the-heights Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:12:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/dining/2023/08/07/asian-eatery-tin-drum-asian-kitchen-opens-first-houston-location-in-the-heights/ Tin Drum’s new 2,200-square-foot space seats 50 and includes a patio. Restaurant officials said they were looking to create a dining experience reminiscent of a curbside cafe in Asia, with a colorful interior featuring art, graffiti and neon lights...

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]]> 641135 See what discounts, deals are up for grabs during Houston’s second annual Theater Week https://houstonnewmedia.org/see-what-discounts-deals-are-up-for-grabs-during-houstons-second-annual-theater-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=see-what-discounts-deals-are-up-for-grabs-during-houstons-second-annual-theater-week Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:12:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/arts-entertainment/2023/08/03/see-what-discounts-deals-are-up-for-grabs-during-houstons-second-annual-theater-week/ The weeklong event provides deals on more than 200 plays, ballets, operas and musical performances.

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]]> 639526 Southern Land Company announces plans for first Houston mixed-use project in Upper Kirby https://houstonnewmedia.org/southern-land-company-announces-plans-for-first-houston-mixed-use-project-in-upper-kirby/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=southern-land-company-announces-plans-for-first-houston-mixed-use-project-in-upper-kirby Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:57:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/development/2023/08/02/southern-land-company-announces-plans-for-first-houston-mixed-use-project-in-upper-kirby/ Southern Land Company plans to develop the nearly two acres of land at 2811 Kirby Drive, Houston, into two buildings: a 36-story residential tower and a 75,000-square-foot office building. The project is slated to break ground in spring 2024.

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]]> 638786 Montrose Grace Place beautification project brightens up Kindred Church https://houstonnewmedia.org/montrose-grace-place-beautification-project-brightens-up-kindred-church/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=montrose-grace-place-beautification-project-brightens-up-kindred-church Mon, 31 Jul 2023 21:36:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/nonprofit/2023/07/31/montrose-grace-place-beautification-project-brightens-up-kindred-church/ Officials with the nonprofit Montrose Grace Place celebrated the completion of a beautification effort in June of its main operating space on Waugh Drive, including new murals and games.

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]]> 637663 Vitalyc Medspa to host grand opening in Uptown for first Houston location https://houstonnewmedia.org/vitalyc-medspa-to-host-grand-opening-in-uptown-for-first-houston-location/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vitalyc-medspa-to-host-grand-opening-in-uptown-for-first-houston-location Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:38:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/arts-entertainment/2023/07/28/vitalyc-medspa-to-host-grand-opening-in-uptown-for-first-houston-location/ The new 2,510-square-foot facility includes seven private treatment rooms for patients, according to the news release. Vitalyc’s services include Botox, dermal fillers, CoolSculpting, microneedling and IV therapy, among others.

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]]> 636364 Order in the theater: Watch Houston’s all-lawyer theater company perform at annual show https://houstonnewmedia.org/order-in-the-theater-watch-houstons-all-lawyer-theater-company-perform-at-annual-show/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=order-in-the-theater-watch-houstons-all-lawyer-theater-company-perform-at-annual-show Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:41:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/arts-entertainment/2023/07/24/order-in-the-theater-watch-houstons-all-lawyer-theater-company-perform-at-annual-show/ Lawyers within Night Court perform annual musicals and donate the proceeds to local charities that provide free legal services to people in need.

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]]> 634494 Kido International Preschool and Daycare coming soon to Yale Street in the Heights https://houstonnewmedia.org/kido-international-preschool-and-daycare-coming-soon-to-yale-street-in-the-heights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kido-international-preschool-and-daycare-coming-soon-to-yale-street-in-the-heights Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:30:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/business/2023/07/21/kido-international-preschool-and-daycare-coming-soon-to-yale-street-in-the-heights/ The new 12,000-square-foot school offers indoor and outdoor play areas along with a soccer field.

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]]> 633215 City of West University Place asks residents to conserve water https://houstonnewmedia.org/city-of-west-university-place-asks-residents-to-conserve-water/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=city-of-west-university-place-asks-residents-to-conserve-water Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:49:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/government/2023/07/19/city-of-west-university-place-asks-residents-to-conserve-water/ Due to an increase in water demand over the July 15-16 weekend, officials with the city of West University Place asked residents to voluntarily conserve water.

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]]> 632243 Brunch eatery Another Broken Egg Cafe to open Katy location https://houstonnewmedia.org/brunch-eatery-another-broken-egg-cafe-to-open-katy-location/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brunch-eatery-another-broken-egg-cafe-to-open-katy-location Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:17:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-fulshear/dining/2023/07/19/brunch-eatery-another-broken-egg-cafe-to-open-katy-location/ Brunch eatery Another Broken Egg Cafe will open a new location July 31 in Katy, according to an email from a public relations representative.

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]]> 632453 Construction for new Katy-area 294-unit apartment complex to begin September https://houstonnewmedia.org/construction-for-new-katy-area-294-unit-apartment-complex-to-begin-september/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=construction-for-new-katy-area-294-unit-apartment-complex-to-begin-september Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:29:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-fulshear/development/2023/07/17/construction-for-new-katy-area-294-unit-apartment-complex-to-begin-september/ NewQuest Residential, an affiliate of commercial real estate firm NewQuest Properties, plans to break ground on its first residential project south of the Katy area in late September, according to a July 17 news release.

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]]> 630961 Workspace provider Industrious opens new location in downtown Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/workspace-provider-industrious-opens-new-location-in-downtown-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=workspace-provider-industrious-opens-new-location-in-downtown-houston Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:38:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/business/2023/07/13/workspace-provider-industrious-opens-new-location-in-downtown-houston/ To meet the growing demand for co-working spaces, workspace provider Industrious opened a second Houston location July 10 at 1301 McKinney St., Ste. 300, Houston.

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]]> 628987 Golf apparel brand Bad Birdie opening first Texas location at Montrose Collective https://houstonnewmedia.org/golf-apparel-brand-bad-birdie-opening-first-texas-location-at-montrose-collective/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=golf-apparel-brand-bad-birdie-opening-first-texas-location-at-montrose-collective Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:14:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/business/2023/07/11/golf-apparel-brand-bad-birdie-opening-first-texas-location-at-montrose-collective/ Officials with golf apparel brand Bad Birdie will hold a grand opening July 22 to celebrate its first Texas location at Montrose Collective, 888 Westheimer Road, Ste. 152, Houston. The event will run from 3-7 p.m.

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]]> 627515 Free scoops for all at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Montrose shop grand opening https://houstonnewmedia.org/free-scoops-for-all-at-jenis-splendid-ice-creams-montrose-shop-grand-opening/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=free-scoops-for-all-at-jenis-splendid-ice-creams-montrose-shop-grand-opening Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:25:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/business/2023/07/05/free-scoops-for-all-at-jenis-splendid-ice-creams-montrose-shop-grand-opening/ Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams will hold a grand opening celebration July 13 for a new Montrose location.

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]]> 624401 ‘Jaw-some’ expansion to join Houston science museum’s sharks exhibit https://houstonnewmedia.org/jaw-some-expansion-to-join-houston-science-museums-sharks-exhibit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jaw-some-expansion-to-join-houston-science-museums-sharks-exhibit Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:21:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/arts-entertainment/2023/07/03/jaw-some-expansion-to-join-houston-science-museums-sharks-exhibit/ A newly introduced exhibit on sharks at the Houston Museum of Natural Science is undergoing an expansion to give guests an even better experience.

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]]> 623380 UTHealth Houston breaks ground on public health school in Texas Medical Center https://houstonnewmedia.org/uthealth-houston-breaks-ground-on-public-health-school-in-texas-medical-center/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uthealth-houston-breaks-ground-on-public-health-school-in-texas-medical-center Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:30:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/health-care/2023/06/29/uthealth-houston-breaks-ground-on-public-health-school-in-texas-medical-center/ Construction began June 27 on a new $299 million school of public health for UTHealth Houston in the Texas Medical Center’s Helix Park.

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]]> 621733 University of Texas breaks ground on public health school in Texas Medical Center https://houstonnewmedia.org/university-of-texas-breaks-ground-on-public-health-school-in-texas-medical-center/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=university-of-texas-breaks-ground-on-public-health-school-in-texas-medical-center Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:30:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/health-care/2023/06/29/university-of-texas-breaks-ground-on-public-health-school-in-texas-medical-center/ Construction began June 27 on a new $299 million school of public health for The University of Texas in the Texas Medical Center’s Helix Park.

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]]> 621207 Nashville beauty brand Skin Pharm to open first Houston location in River Oaks https://houstonnewmedia.org/nashville-beauty-brand-skin-pharm-to-open-first-houston-location-in-river-oaks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nashville-beauty-brand-skin-pharm-to-open-first-houston-location-in-river-oaks Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:23:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/business/2023/06/28/nashville-beauty-brand-skin-pharm-to-open-first-houston-location-in-river-oaks/ Modern beauty brand Skin Pharm will open its first Houston location July 17 at 3720 Westheimer Road, Ste. 650, Houston.

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