Job ads and state filings suggest Terry Black's Houston Heights location could open by summer 2026, with a restaurant and boutique hotel planned on North Shepherd.

R&R Crafthouse Grill will open a second location at 6845 Peek Road in Elyson this September, bringing burgers and Cajun favorites to Katy.

Aga's launches Aga’s To Go in Katy next Wednesday, bringing its signature goat chops, biryani and roughly 100 takeout items to The Shoppes at Grand Crossing. The outpost focuses on pickup and delivery rather than dine‑in.

Wise Street Eats opened a Heights location on June 14, bringing halal burgers, loaded fries and late-night hours to Heights Boulevard.

Chef's Table opened in Webster on April 21, bringing a halal-focused Turkish and Mediterranean menu of kebabs, lamb shank and shared mezzes to Galveston Road.

Ruchi's Richmond Avenue restaurant near the Galleria closed quietly Thursday with a banner thanking customers. The chain still lists other Houston locations online.

Waygood Coffee is opening a drive‑thru at 3713 College Park Drive in Conroe in late June, bringing its espresso menu and a weeklong Waygood Week launch promotion.

Seven Houston‑area Panera cafés that closed amid a franchisee bankruptcy will reopen under Hamra Enterprises this summer, beginning in July and bringing jobs back to neighborhoods.

A co-owner says he was shut out of YoYo's books and sued, prompting a judge to freeze some financial moves. The dispute leaves the Washington Avenue hot‑dog spot in limbo.

PKL Social says it's business as usual after reports the landlord listed its Shepherd Drive property for sale. Neighbors and regulars are watching for what comes next.

Third Gen Coffee is building a 2,098 sq ft café at 32615 FM 2978 in Magnolia, with a Texas permit listing an early‑August finish. The local roaster will keep its Woodlands location open.

Sambal Chef, a Malaysian spot in Houston’s Chinatown, announced it will close next Sunday after five years in business. Owners cited a property sale and a decision not to renew the lease.

Franchisee Sizzling Hospitality has signed leases for four Pepper Lunch sites across Austin and Houston; the Leander location is due to open by year‑end. The rollout is part of a 20‑unit Texas plan.