City Acre Brewing, a beloved family-friendly Houston hangout, has quietly closed after a decade. Its shutdown adds to a growing list of local brewery losses.

Permit filings show Culver's plans a 4,393‑sf drive‑thru in Cypress, with construction slated to begin late Sept and finish mid‑June 2027.

Family‑run Tacos Toreados says its Broadway storefront will close Aug. 16, blaming TxDOT's FM 518 widening. Owners will keep catering while they look for a new space.

Gong Cha inked a franchise deal to open 50 new stores across Texas' four major metros, including San Antonio, over the next seven years.

Max's Wine Dive quietly soft-opened July 15 under new owner Christopher Gonzalez, keeping menu classics while testing Houston-inspired dishes ahead of an early‑August grand opening.

Pearland's Hiram Clarke BBQ will close after nearly six years; owners Paul and Martha Jacob blamed rising food and operating costs. The shut‑down follows earlier thefts and a years‑long squeeze on small barbecue joints.

Austin’s Bread Boat is bringing its khachapuri and Georgian wine list to Richmond Avenue this fall, with a Sept. 1 soft open and Oct. 1 grand opening. The new outpost will be the brand’s first outside Austin.

An Arkansas taco chain opened its first Houston-area location on FM‑1960, serving al pastor, carne asada and quesabirrias with dine-in and DoorDash delivery.

Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs produced in Texas were recalled after potential Salmonella contamination. Check cartons for plant codes P‑1950 or 0840962.

Ransom's Steakhouse says it sold the parcel years ago as Texas Roadhouse files for a 7,926‑sq‑ft build in Montgomery; state records show construction slated for 2027.

Family-owned Island Grill has claimed the River Oaks storefront at 2810 Westheimer and plans to open its sixth Houston location in spring 2027. The move would replace a long-running neighborhood tenant.

A Houston-born Chino-Boricua kitchen has opened in Grand Prairie, folding mofongo and tostones into orange chicken, ribs and other comforting, plate-style dishes. Locals report lines and steady takeout traffic.

Dallas‑born Atlas Cocktail Bar opened a two‑story Heights location at 729 W. 19th St., bringing travel‑themed cocktails and a hidden Library Bar to the neighborhood.