A new Jersey Mike’s has opened at the Grand Parkway and Hwy. 249 intersection in Tomball, joining a wave of national chains moving into the strip.

Freshlo, a new nonprofit grocer, plans stores in Montbello, La Alma–Lincoln Park and Sun Valley with discounted prices and living‑wage jobs. Organizers say resident oversight will guide operations.

Spanish Village will anchor a three‑story redevelopment at 4720 Almeda Rd, owner Steve Rogers says. Demolition is scheduled to begin Wednesday and the cleared lot will be used for parking.

University of Cincinnati enhances its digital strategy, emphasizing innovative technologies like AI and extended reality, enhancing its AI Ready! program, and strengthening cybersecurity.

Dunkin' will open inside the Walmart Supercenter on Kitty Hawk Road in Universal City, expected late summer or early fall. The shop will add coffee, donuts and grab-and-go breakfasts for shoppers.

A Cajun-style seafood spot has opened in Stone Oak, serving boils, po’boys and a full bar along North Loop 1604.

Baskin‑Robbins will open a new League City shop at 2925 Gulf Freeway S. on Feb. 14 with 31‑cent scoops and a prize‑wheel giveaway.

Ganbei, an all‑you‑can‑eat Chinese spot from Wing Law, is heading to West Sahara with a backyard‑style patio and a table‑roll serving model. Early 2026 is the target.

Calgary’s Unimarket opened its first U.S. store in Lake Highlands, combining a Latin grocery, coffee bar and kitchen with 650+ imports and pastries.

State filings show a 5,000-square-foot Hacienda Grill is planned at 4849 Roosevelt Ave near Stinson Field, with construction and a $1.2M build penciled in.

Raising Cane’s says it was hit with an eviction notice after office tenants complained the Back Bay spot “smells like chicken fingers.” The chain says it spent six figures on fixes and is suing to keep its lease.

Rainier Valley Coffee is bringing a sit‑down cafe to downtown Puyallup in March, promising an expanded menu and a family‑friendly nook. The move follows a nearby lease change and a December storefront closure.

Patty Lou's Smashburgers will open in the historic Ice House in old downtown Plano this spring, offering smash patties, fries, shakes and a slice of local music history.