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construction in late August and wrap up in November. • 2720 Bissonnet St., Houston • www.bodyfittraining.com 7 Pinkerton’s Barbecue According to TDLR, the second Houston location of Pinkerton’s is slated to replace the former 59 Diner in Upper Kirby, with construction intended to wrap up in late spring. The restaurant sells slow-smoked brisket, pork ribs and sausage. • 3801 Farnham St., Houston • www.pinkertonsbarbecue.com
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8 Ojo de Agua A project filing with TDLR in June shows the Mexico City-born casual dining concept has pushed back its anticipated opening date in the Texas Medical Center from 2025 to early 2026. Construction is expected to start in July, with estimated completion in March. • 7255 Helix Park Ave., Houston • www.ojodeaguarod.com transformative, multi-million-dollar renovation and expansion into the historic Battelstein Building, with an unveiling planned for early 2026. The expansion will feature an additional 56 guest rooms, 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space and the addition of a rooftop bar, restaurant and pool. • 806 Main St., Houston • www.marriott.com 9 JW Marriott Houston Downtown The city’s iconic luxury hotel will undergo a 10 Kroger The grocery store chain celebrated 70 years in Houston on June 21. The American company originated in Ohio in 1883, but the first store to open in the Houston area was near Rosenberg in 1955. West University Place holds one location, with another in the Texas Medical Center. • A 5150 Buffalo Speedway, Houston • B 7747 Kirby Drive, Houston • www.kroger.com
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3 British Swim School The learning-to-swim provider is opening a swim school location in Rice Village, inside 24-Hour Fitness. Classes are offered for children ages 3 months through adults. • Opening in early July
1 Omega Boutique The watchmaker boutique features the brand’s Swiss luxury watches and limited edition styles for both men and women. Watch material includes steel, gold and leather. • Opened in May
• 2500 Dunstan Road, Houston • www.britishswimschool.com
• 5015 Westheimer Road, Houston • www.simon.com/mall/the-galleria
4 University Federal Credit Union The credit union will expand into the Houston market with a location planned for the Texas Medical Center. The financial institute is member-owned and offers financial products and services, including checking and savings accounts, loans and investment services. • Opening late summer • 7000 Fannin St., Ste. 120, Houston • www.ufcu.org 5 D1 Training Bellaire Owners Hans and Jen Straub provide this sports training facility for kids, adults and professional athletes. The facility provides on-site therapy, weight rooms and a retail center, along with periodized workout programs and a five-star training program designed for athletes. • Opening August 4 • 5300 N. Braeswood Blvd., Ste. 44, Houston • www.d1training.com/bellaire/
2 Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams After opening locations in Montrose, the Heights and Memorial City, a grand opening was held for the Rice Village location in June. The chain offers artisanal ice creams, frozen yogurt and sorbets. • Opened June 4 • 5411 Morningside Drive, Houston • www.jenis.com NoScrubs This mobile-first, wash-and-fold laundry service launched in Houston in May. While there is no physical storefront, customers can book a pickup online or through the app. Clothes will be washed and folded in four hours or less and returned to the doorstep. • Opened in May • www.noscrubs.com Waterloo Turf The new artificial turf grass installation service expanded to Houston in early May. Offering services for both residential and commercial properties, the mobile brand does not have a physical storefront and operates projects through its website. • Opened May 9 • www.waterlooturf.com/houston
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11 Balmain Two years after opening its first Texas flagship at the River Oaks District in 2023, officials with the French luxury fashion brand announced in May that the boutique would be relocating to the Galleria mall this summer. The brand sells signature handbags, shoes, accessories and clothes. • Relocated late summer • 5085 Westheimer Road, Houston • https://us.balmain.com 12 Old Hickory Inn Barbecue The family-owned restaurant will relocate from its former South Braeswood Boulevard location to Hillcroft Street in spring 2026. The spot offers slow-smoked barbecue dishes such as brisket, pork and chicken, with sides and in-house dressings. • Relocating spring 2026 • 9601 Hillcroft Ave., Houston • www.ohibbq.com
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6 Body Fit Training The gym specializes in group fitness, including a combination of HIIT, cardio and weightlifting. According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the new West University Place location is slated to start
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