Shark Tank‑backed Crispy Cones has filed permits to build a 1,356‑sq‑ft shop at Homestead Plaza in Conroe, with construction set for January–March 2026.

The Kebab Shop's Valley Ranch Town Center location in New Caney has been delayed while building permits are finalized; a new opening date is not yet set.

76 Steakroom at Outpost 36 brings ranch‑raised Wagyu, seafood and an on‑site meat market to Keller, with reservations for evening service.

A state permitting filing and local reporting indicate Nothing Bundt Cakes may open a second Prosper bakery near U.S. 380 and Gee Road, adding to the town’s growing retail corridor. Timelines point to a late‑winter debut if work wraps on schedule.

Phoenix area restaurants are offering dine-out and take-home options for Christmas, catering to a trend of convenience and variety in holiday dining. Options range from high-end courses to casual and fast-food specials.

Fremont's Jack's Brewing Company will close on New Year's Eve after more than two decades. Owners say rising costs and major repairs made the business unsustainable.

Poeta is reopening at the East Austin Hotel with both a seasonal tasting menu and an à la carte lineup. Soft openings begin New Year’s Day; full service starts Jan. 8.

Another Broken Egg Cafe has opened on Lemmon Avenue in Uptown Dallas, taking over a longtime restaurant spot and adding Southern-style brunch to Oak Lawn. The new location is operated locally by Legend Daytime Hospitality.

Family-run Taco Base opened Dec. 22 at Trinity Mills and Midway in North Dallas, blending Veracruz pambazo and street tacos with baseball-themed decor.

Michelin‑recommended Candente has opened a Bellaire outpost at 5101 Bellaire Blvd, bringing wood‑fired fajitas, brisket enchiladas and weekend brunch to the neighborhood.

Sibling by Pushkin's, the gluten‑free Midtown brunch spot, will close in early January with its last service on Jan. 4, owners said. The announcement came via the restaurant's social channels.

Oscar Amador quietly opened Amador Cocina Fina in Chinatown, recasting his old EDO footprint as a personal, seafood-forward spot with tasting and a la carte options.

Mraz Brewing Company says its El Dorado Hills taproom will close next Wednesday, Dec. 31, ending years of rotating releases and neighborhood events.