Kelly Schafler

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Kelly Schafler

The gistThe emergency department projects at Houston Methodist West Hospital and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital are part of going multimillion-dollar campus expansions, officials said. Memorial Hermann’s Katy investment will help support hospital officials’ goal of upping its trauma designation, allowing it to treat more patients in critical conditions, said Jerry Ashworth, senior vice president and CEO of Memorial Hermann Katy and Cypress hospitals.

3 weeks ago | communityimpact.com | Kelly Schafler |Aubrey Vogel

The Sugar Land and Missouri City area has seen several updates to the local hospital systems, including new programs and buildouts. Here are three updates from local hospitals in the area. Memorial Hermann Sugar Land HospitalThe hospital is making headway on its ongoing $231 million expansion, most recently breaking ground on its north tower in late January. The seven-story tower will feature 52 additional patient beds, surgical suites, expanded emergency care and a neonatal intensive care unit.

3 weeks ago | communityimpact.com | Kelly Schafler

American Deli, a nationwide chain, opened in Missouri City in late April, officials said. On the menuThe eatery serves chicken wings made with homemade sauces, sandwiches, burgers, gyros, salads, fried fish plates and fried rice, according to its website. Its signature wing is the lemon pepper wet wings, made with a buttery lemon-pepper sauce. Zooming outFounded in 1989 in Atlanta, Georgia, American Deli now has more than 200 locations across the U.S., according to the website.

3 weeks ago | communityimpact.com | Kelly Schafler

Murder at the MasqueradeHosted by Joke House, this comedy murder mystery show at Midway BBQ will provide an immersive dinner theater experience for guests, who will work together to solve the murder. Participants are encouraged to come dressed up or in costume to match the event's theme of a billionaire's masquerade ball. June 20, 6:30-9 p.m.$60-$896025 Highway Blvd., KatyEventbrite: Murder at the Masquerade Looking for things to do in the Katy and Fulshear area in June and July?

4 weeks ago | communityimpact.com | Kelly Schafler

Pastel Pizza opened its fourth brick-and-mortar location on FM 1463 in the Katy area. On the menuThe Venezuelan fast-casual eatery sells an Americanized version of pastelitos, a traditional Venezuelan street food, Community Impact reported. Pastelitos are puff pastries filled with ground beef, chicken or queso fresco, but the owners use pizza ingredients, such as pepperoni and mozzarella cheese, for some of their products.