Kelly Schafler - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/kelly-schafler-2/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Mon, 26 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Kelly Schafler - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/kelly-schafler-2/ 32 32 103504436 99 Favor Taste Hot Pot and BBQ to open in Katy Asian Town https://houstonnewmedia.org/99-favor-taste-hot-pot-and-bbq-to-open-in-katy-asian-town/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=99-favor-taste-hot-pot-and-bbq-to-open-in-katy-asian-town Mon, 26 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-fulshear/business/2025/05/26/99-favor-taste-hot-pot-and-bbq-to-open-in-katy-asian-town/ 99 Favor Taste Hot Pot and BBQ is the first Texas location for the New York-based chain, which offers authentic Chinese hot pot and Korean barbecue.

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]]> 957968 Atomic Wings plans 3 new Houston-area eateries as part of regional expansion https://houstonnewmedia.org/atomic-wings-plans-3-new-houston-area-eateries-as-part-of-regional-expansion-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=atomic-wings-plans-3-new-houston-area-eateries-as-part-of-regional-expansion-3 Fri, 23 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/dining/2025/05/23/atomic-wings-plans-3-new-houston-area-eateries-as-part-of-regional-expansion/ Atomic Wings will open several locations in the Houston area as part of the national wing chain’s plan to operate 10 eateries in the region by the end of 2026.

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]]> 957671 Beauty salon Sev Laser to open in Sugar Land https://houstonnewmedia.org/beauty-salon-sev-laser-to-open-in-sugar-land/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beauty-salon-sev-laser-to-open-in-sugar-land Wed, 21 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/business/2025/05/21/beauty-salon-sev-laser-to-open-in-sugar-land/ Sev Laser, a luxury beauty salon, will open in Sugar Land in late May.

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]]> 955790 Coco Crepes & Coffee to open in The Market at Katy Park https://houstonnewmedia.org/coco-crepes-coffee-to-open-in-the-market-at-katy-park/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coco-crepes-coffee-to-open-in-the-market-at-katy-park Tue, 20 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-fulshear/dining/2025/05/20/coco-crepes-coffee-to-open-in-the-market-at-katy-park/ The fast-casual cafe is known for its made-to-order sweet and savory crepes and waffles. The menu also features specialty coffee beverages, paninis, salads, soups, smoothies, homemade gelato and sorbet.

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]]> 955367 Jeremiah’s Italian Ice offers frozen treats in Fulshear https://houstonnewmedia.org/jeremiahs-italian-ice-offers-frozen-treats-in-fulshear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jeremiahs-italian-ice-offers-frozen-treats-in-fulshear Mon, 19 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-fulshear/business/2025/05/19/jeremiahs-italian-ice-offers-frozen-treats-in-fulshear/ Jeremiah's Italian Ice serves ice cream, Italian ice and gelati.

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]]> 955012 Jeremiah’s Italian Ice offers frozen treats from Missouri City https://houstonnewmedia.org/jeremiahs-italian-ice-offers-frozen-treats-from-missouri-city/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jeremiahs-italian-ice-offers-frozen-treats-from-missouri-city Fri, 16 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/business/2025/05/16/jeremiahs-italian-ice-offers-frozen-treats-from-missouri-city/ National frozen treats chain Jeremiah's Italian Ice opened this summer in the Sienna community, franchisee Sam Cleavenger said.

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]]> 954354 24 Hour Pickle bounces into Sugar Land https://houstonnewmedia.org/24-hour-pickle-bounces-into-sugar-land/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=24-hour-pickle-bounces-into-sugar-land Thu, 15 May 2025 17:33:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/business/2025/05/15/24-hour-pickle-bounces-into-sugar-land/ The facility—open 24 hours a day, seven days a week—offers members access to eight courts for competition or training with coaches.

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]]> 953743 TMEIC Corporation Americas breaks ground on manufacturing facility in Waller County https://houstonnewmedia.org/tmeic-corporation-americas-breaks-ground-on-manufacturing-facility-in-waller-county/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tmeic-corporation-americas-breaks-ground-on-manufacturing-facility-in-waller-county Mon, 12 May 2025 20:43:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-fulshear/development/2025/05/12/tmeic-corporation-americas-breaks-ground-on-manufacturing-facility-in-waller-county/ In mid-April, TMEIC broke ground on its manufacturing facility that will create uninterruptible power supply systems, or UPS systems, to support data centers.

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]]> 952469 Grain & Berry to offer healthy options in Sienna Crossing https://houstonnewmedia.org/grain-berry-to-offer-healthy-options-in-sienna-crossing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=grain-berry-to-offer-healthy-options-in-sienna-crossing Fri, 09 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/business/2025/05/09/grain-berry-to-offer-healthy-options-in-sienna-crossing/ The national franchise will offer acai bowls, fresh fruit smoothies, handmade juices, specialty toasts, and plant-based flatbreads and quesadillas.

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]]> 951895 Wienerschnitzel’s Katy opening halted for alleged ‘safety issues’ https://houstonnewmedia.org/wienerschnitzels-katy-opening-halted-for-alleged-safety-issues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wienerschnitzels-katy-opening-halted-for-alleged-safety-issues Thu, 08 May 2025 18:05:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-fulshear/dining/2025/05/08/wienerschnitzels-katy-opening-halted-for-alleged-safety-issues/ Wienerschnitzel will no longer open its long-awaited Katy eatery as planned due to alleged “structural safety issues." However, officials are looking for a new spot in the Katy area to bring in the hot dog chain.

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]]> 951958 Cava to serve Mediterranean fare from Stafford’s The Grid https://houstonnewmedia.org/cava-to-serve-mediterranean-fare-from-staffords-the-grid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cava-to-serve-mediterranean-fare-from-staffords-the-grid Thu, 08 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/dining/2025/05/08/cava-to-serve-mediterranean-fare-from-staffords-the-grid/ Founded in 2010, the national restaurant chain serves customizable bowls and pita wraps featuring various toppings and proteins.

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]]> 950593 Einstein Bros. Bagels to open in Cinco Ranch https://houstonnewmedia.org/einstein-bros-bagels-to-open-in-cinco-ranch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=einstein-bros-bagels-to-open-in-cinco-ranch Mon, 05 May 2025 19:46:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-fulshear/dining/2025/05/05/einstein-bros-bagels-to-open-in-cinco-ranch/ The business is known for its fresh-baked bagels and coffee beverages.

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]]> 949152 Urban Bird Hot Chicken heads to Sugar Land, begins franchising https://houstonnewmedia.org/urban-bird-hot-chicken-heads-to-sugar-land-begins-franchising/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=urban-bird-hot-chicken-heads-to-sugar-land-begins-franchising Mon, 05 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/dining/2025/05/05/urban-bird-hot-chicken-heads-to-sugar-land-begins-franchising/ The new location is part of 10 new storefronts scheduled to open in Texas this year.

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]]> 948813 James Cross, Lance Redmon win Katy ISD trustee races https://houstonnewmedia.org/james-cross-lance-redmon-win-katy-isd-trustee-races/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=james-cross-lance-redmon-win-katy-isd-trustee-races Sun, 04 May 2025 01:53:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-fulshear/election/2025/05/03/james-cross-lance-redmon-win-katy-isd-trustee-races/ Final unofficial results for the May 3 election show James Cross and incumbent Lance Redmon won two Katy ISD board of trustees positions.

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]]> 948430 James Cross, Lance Redmon take early lead in Katy ISD trustee races https://houstonnewmedia.org/james-cross-lance-redmon-take-early-lead-in-katy-isd-trustee-races/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=james-cross-lance-redmon-take-early-lead-in-katy-isd-trustee-races Sun, 04 May 2025 01:53:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-fulshear/election/2025/05/03/james-cross-lance-redmon-take-early-lead-in-katy-isd-trustee-races/ Early voting results for the May 3 election show James Cross and incumbent Lance Redmon are frontrunners for two Katy ISD board of trustees positions.

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]]> 948223 George Arroyos, Vanessa Marsters win Lamar CISD trustee races https://houstonnewmedia.org/george-arroyos-vanessa-marsters-win-lamar-cisd-trustee-races/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=george-arroyos-vanessa-marsters-win-lamar-cisd-trustee-races Sun, 04 May 2025 00:21:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-fulshear/election/2025/05/03/george-arroyos-vanessa-marsters-win-lamar-cisd-trustee-races/ Early voting results for the May 3 election show George Arroyos and Vanessa Marsters are frontrunners for two Lamar Consolidated ISD board of trustees positions.

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]]> 948721 Smashburger concept BunSlut premiers in Katy with new owner https://houstonnewmedia.org/smashburger-concept-bunslut-premiers-in-katy-with-new-owner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=smashburger-concept-bunslut-premiers-in-katy-with-new-owner Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-north/dining/2025/04/30/smashburger-concept-bunslut-premiers-in-katy-with-new-owner/ The late-night eatery—open until 4 a.m. at most locations—is known for its burgers made with halal beef.

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]]> 946529 Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu opens in Commons at Lake Olympia https://houstonnewmedia.org/renzo-gracie-jiu-jitsu-opens-in-commons-at-lake-olympia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=renzo-gracie-jiu-jitsu-opens-in-commons-at-lake-olympia Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:42:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/business/2025/04/28/renzo-gracie-jiu-jitsu-opens-in-commons-at-lake-olympia/ Located in the Commons at Lake Olympia shopping center, the facility offers jiujitsu training for adults and children age 4 and older in group classes and private lessons.

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]]> 945707 Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão opens doors in Katy https://houstonnewmedia.org/brazilian-steakhouse-fogo-de-chao-opens-doors-in-katy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brazilian-steakhouse-fogo-de-chao-opens-doors-in-katy Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:53:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-north/dining/2025/04/28/brazilian-steakhouse-fogo-de-cho-opens-doors-in-katy/ The restaurant serves various seafood and meats grilled in Southern Brazil’s traditional churrasco style, which involves cooking skewered meat over an open flame.

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]]> 945980 Hopdoddy Burger Bar sets opening date for Stafford eatery https://houstonnewmedia.org/hopdoddy-burger-bar-sets-opening-date-for-stafford-eatery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hopdoddy-burger-bar-sets-opening-date-for-stafford-eatery Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:59:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/dining/2025/04/21/hopdoddy-burger-bar-sets-opening-date-for-stafford-eatery/ The restaurant will offer a range of handcrafted, specialty burgers that can be made with beef, chicken, tuna and vegetarian patties.

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