Houston's largest halal food festival returns to Sugar Land with local and national vendors, aiming to showcase the city's cultural diversity through halal cuisine.

Trader Joe's opens a new 10,000-square-foot store in Sugar Land, Houston celebrating with a grand opening on October 24, complete with ribbon-cutting and festivities.

Texas oyster season opens with limited areas due to environmental impacts, reducing the harvest zones to 10 from 28. Affected areas include Galveston Bay.

Portillo's is set to open its first Houston-area restaurant in Richmond on Oct. 22, with future locations planned in Katy and Stafford by the end of 2024.

Chef Joey Maggiore is introducing his Hash Kitchen to Pearland, Texas, known for its DIY Bloody Mary bar and discos with DJs, aiming for an affordable, vibrant brunch experience.

The Sip N Stroll event in Katy offers food tastings, wine, and a neon theme, benefiting Christ Clinic. Tickets are priced at $75-$110 for the November 2 event.

Buttermilk Baby, led by CEO Ben Berg, opens in Sugar Land, offering a retro dining experience with a "cool casual" atmosphere and a Carvel partnership, featuring cheeseburgers, milkshakes, and more.

Turkey Leg Hut's bankruptcy case shifted from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7, indicating potential liquidation amid financial troubles and health code violations.

Mi Luna Tapas Restaurant and Bar is reopening in Montrose, featuring Spanish cuisine, live entertainment, and a focus on social interaction without TVs.

Mi Luna Tapas Restaurant & Bar is set to reopen in Houston's Montrose Collective, offering Spanish tapas, live flamenco, and over 100 wine selections. The revival will maintain old favorites and introduce new dishes.

The inaugural Michelin Guide for Texas will be revealed at a ceremony in Houston on November 11, with restaurants eagerly awaiting the prestigious star rankings.

Texas lawmakers are grappling with hemp and marijuana regulation due to a market boom driven by low-THC products, raising concerns about consumer safety and the need for stricter controls.

Simone Biles is opening a restaurant, "A Taste of Gold," in the George Bush Intercontinental Airport by early 2025, in partnership with The Playmakers Group and featuring a menu by Mark Brezinski.