Fire Ant Brewing, a staple of Old Town Tomball, announced it will close next Sunday as owners Bruce and Sylvia Kissinger retire after an eight-year run.

Panda Express filed plans to build at 3054 US Hwy 181 inside the Portland Town Center. Construction is slated to start mid‑July 2026 with a February 2027 finish.

Bamburger opened a new Montgomery location on April 8, bringing smashburgers, beef‑tallow fries and hand‑spun shakes to Hwy. 105. The shop joins the chain’s Spring and Tomball spots.

Houston's Pappas Restaurants confirmed it has added On The Border after a bankruptcy sale and says it has begun menu and operations updates at surviving locations.

Houston’s Tacos Frontera is opening a third location at the Marq‑E Entertainment Center before summer while also planning its first franchise in Pasadena. State permits list buildout details.

Açaí Brasil has opened a Fulshear shop at 6601 Skyline Drive, adding Brazilian-style açaí and pitaya bowls and smoothies to the growing suburb.

Jeff's Bagel Run will open a Heights shop at 2702 Yale St this fall as part of a multi-site Houston expansion.

7 Brew is planning a roughly 550‑sq‑ft drive‑thru at the former Sonic on De Zavala Road, with construction slated for July as part of a wider Texas buildout.

A longtime Westheimer Chacho's quietly closed with a sign blaming a lost lease, leaving a diminished late‑night option. Investor litigation earlier this year has raised questions about the chain.

A leaked Hotel Daphne webpage revealed the menu and hours for Bar Daphne, the Heights hotel's new neighborhood bar, which quietly opened Monday. The preview lists cocktails, zero‑proof options and shareable bar bites.

House of Fries on Antoine Drive closed on Friday after 15 years. Owners Joe and Myriam Nabulsi said they are retiring and thanked customers in a Facebook post.

Jantra opens May 8 in Houston’s East End: an eight-seat tasting counter from the Street to Kitchen team offering an 8–12 course dinner for $175.

Arizona-born Turquoise Wine Bar will open in Cypress' Blackhorse Ranch by August, offering tasting flights, bottles to go and live music.