Melissa Enaje

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Melissa Enaje

California-based athleisure brand Vuori is preparing to open a new location at the Galleria mall. Construction on the new retail store is expected to be completed in early August, according to project registration information from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The retail space is estimated to be more than 3,000 square feet.

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Melissa Enaje

A proposal to prohibit certain electric motorized bicycles, skateboards, scooters and other small vehicles from parks and recreational facilities in West University Place was rejected by City Council on April 14. What they're sayingThe proposed park ordinance changes weren't completely shelved as staff from the city's parks and recreation department were advised by council instead to refine the ordinance's language from being too restrictive and return to council for later consideration.

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Melissa Enaje

Harris County commissioners will consider adjusting election precinct boundaries to 16 different voting precincts throughout the county in May due to a surplus of registered voters. A proposal to combine two voting precincts in north Houston, due to a small number of registered voters, is also on the table.

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Melissa Enaje

Officials with the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County announced they are launching a new nonstop bus route that will take passengers from downtown Houston directly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Beginning April 13, METRO will take passengers from the George R. Brown Convention Center to IAH Terminal C, according to a news release. METRO Chair Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock said in a news release that the route, 102 Bush IAH Express, will cost $4.50 one way.

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Melissa Enaje

Officials with the Dallas-based Tex-Mex eatery chain Mi Cocina opened the first Houston outpost in the River Oaks District in November 2023. Less than two years later, an official closure announcement was posted on the restaurant’s website. What they're saying“Thank you for your support of Mi Cocina in Houston. As we wrap up operations at this location, we want to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who dined with us and to our incredible team who brought the Mi Cocina experience to life.