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19 hours ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins
Texas Children’s Hospital and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announced in a May 14 news release that a $150 million donation from the Kinder Foundation will officially kickstart efforts to build a new comprehensive cancer center focused exclusively on children.
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1 day ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins
Created in 2009 by Yael Aflalo, Reformation is known as a lifestyle brand that sells vintage-inspired womenswear such as dresses, tops, jeans and sweaters, as well as shoes, bags and accessories. What we knowThe California-based company utilizes sustainable practices and is a 100% carbon, water and waste-neutral company, according to its website.
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3 days ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins
Zooming inRothy's was initially founded in 2012 and launched in 2016 as a women's shoe company in San Francisco, California, according to the store's website. However, the American brand grew over the last few decades and expanded to include handbags and a men's fashion line. Now, the store sells women's shoes, including sandals, clogs and flats, as well as handbags in styles such as the casual crossbody, large tote and crescent-shaped purse.
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6 days ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins
The Swift BuildingThe Swift Building at 612 Waverly St., according to the Archaeological and Historical Commission, was originally a cottonseed oil refinery with four buildings before it was bought in the early 1900s and transformed into Swift & Company’s two-building meat-packing plant. Now, developer Radom Capital along with Triten Real Estate Partners will transform the historical landmark into a revitalized mixed-use space for Heights residents.
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1 week ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins
Taco Bell is opening a new store in the Houston Heights off of Patton Street in early 2026. What we knowAccording to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing, construction on the $1,500,000 project is anticipated to start in late August and wrap up just before the new year. However, dates are subject to change. The fast food chain serves Mexican-inspired cuisine such as nachos, tacos, burritos and quesadillas, according to its website.
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1 week ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins |Kevin Vu
The expansion would allow the nonprofit to bolster its program capacity and revitalize a playground that hasn’t seen upgrades since the early 2000s. Meredith Symonds, a board of directors member for the nonprofit, said the project will go beyond a traditional, plastic playground and instead bring a nature-based adventure space that “ignites curiosity and understanding of nature.”“We want to have loose parts.
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1 week ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins
Byron Plant, president of Toy Cave Luxury Garage Condos, said the new development was created to meet a need in Houston for high-quality, secure storage for luxury, classic and collectible cars.The specificsThe complex will include 56 individual garages along with a 3,400-square-foot clubhouse and car detailing center.
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1 week ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins
Hobbs London is now open inside the Galleria Mall. In a nutshellThe new clothing store centers on the British fashion brand, and according to the company's website, is known for its timeless, contemporary pieces made for women. The store mostly offers a variety of dresses along with trending tops, seasonal jackets and classic skirts and pants. Hobbs London also sells shoes and accessories such as purses, hats, scarves, belts and jewelry.
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1 week ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins
The former Swift and Co. building located in the Heights is set to be transformed into a 4.47-acre mixed-use development over the next year. Developer Radom Capital is spearheading the project along with the redevelopment of another Houston icon known as the Tower Theatre in Montrose and its adjacent shopping center along Westheimer Road. The Swift Building1111 Westheimer & Doc'sThe timelineConstruction started on the 1111 Westheimer development in 2024 and was completed in early 2025.
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2 weeks ago | 
communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins
According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, a new Dutch Bros is slated to open on University Boulevard near Rice Village at the end of 2025. What we knowConstruction is anticipated to start June 30 and be completed by Sept. 26. The $200,000 project will include converting an existing fast-food restaurant into the new coffee shop. Salad and Go, a drive-thru chain specializing in salads and wraps, currently occupies the 2301 University Blvd. address.
