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Lake Houston Humble

Kingwood Edition VOLUME 10, ISSUE 9 JAN. 31FEB. 27, 2026

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• Opened Dec. 5 • 7036 FM 1960 Road E., Ste. B, Humble • https://thebackninegolf.com/houston-atascocita-tx/ 4 James Avery Artisan Jewelry The Texas-based jeweler o ers charms, pendants, earrings, necklaces and bracelets in sterling silver, 14- and 18-karat gold and bronze. • Opened Dec. 13 • 20426 Hwy. 59, Humble • www.jamesavery.com

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5 Velvet Taco Located inside Terminal D at George Bush

Intercontinental Airport, Velvet Taco o ers a menu of rice and protein bowls, meat and vegetarian tacos, and sides, such as elote, and chips and queso. The eatery also sells alcoholic beverages and red velvet cake slices. • Opened Jan. 5 • 2800 N. Terminal Road, Houston • www.velvettaco.com

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6 Main Street Hub Owned by Mitchell Manyk, this wine lounge will o er a space to host community-oriented events with light bites such as charcuterie boards and an a ordable selection of Texas-based wines. • Opening Feb. 23 • 305 E. Main St., Humble • Facebook: Main Street Hub 7 Forma Pilates Founded by Damaris Serrano, the luxury pilates studio will o er hot mat pilates, hot sculpt, unheated mat options, reformer ow and reformer strength classes. • Opening Feb. 10 • 13107 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Houston • www.formapilateshtx.com 8 Apricot Lane Boutique Owned and operated by Katie Woodard, the boutique will o er women’s apparel, accessories and gifts. • Opening Feb. 26; grand opening March 13-15

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2 El Taqueo The eatery o ers Tijuana-style tacos and street food, including birria tacos, quesadillas, gorditas, hamburguesas, nachos and torta con papas. • Opened Nov. 1 • 4920 Atascocita Road, Ste. 700, Humble • Facebook: El Taqueo 3 The Back Nine The indoor golf simulator and training center o ers several high-tech bays where golfers can play simulations of golf courses from around the world while tracking their stats and perfecting their swing.

Now open

1 Brunch & Bloom Owned by Kwan and Kia Johnson, the eatery o ers breakfast, brunch and lunch with menu items ranging from u y biscuits and French toast to fried green tomatoes and shrimp and grits. • Opened in December • 4902 Atascocita Road, Ste. 102, Humble • www.instagram.com/eatbrunchbloom

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is expected to wrap up in May, per a Dec. 17 §ling. • 6603 Will Clayton Parkway, Ste. 100, Humble • www.wendys.com 14 Wae House The diner boasts a menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner items including wa¨es, omelets, hash browns, burgers, pork chops and pies. Construction is expected to wrap up in December 2027, per a Sept. 29 §ling. • 1301 Northpark Drive, Kingwood • www.wafflehouse.com 15 Dollar Tree The store o ers everyday essentials, crafts, seasonal and party merchandise, with its primary price point set at $1.25. Construction is expected to wrap up in April, per an Aug. 27 §ling. • 15735 Woodland Hills Drive, Humble • www.dollartree.com

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9 Score Entertainment Previously expected to open last fall, the Deerbrook Mall entertainment venue will feature a restaurant and two full-service bars, and o er activities ranging from laser tag and go karts to bowling and mini golf.

• Opening in April or May • 20131 Hwy. 59, Humble • www.scoreusa.com

10 Keke’s Breakfast Cafe The Florida-based eatery will o er breakfast and brunch dishes including stu ed French toast and omelets, as well as lunch items including paninis and salads. Co ee, tea and cocktails will also be served. • Opening in February • 716 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood • www.kekes.com 11 Sprouts Farmers Market Previously expected to open in early 2026, the King’s Crossing grocery store will o er fresh, natural and organic food with products that cater to a range of dietary needs, including gluten-free, plant-based and

18 Suzie’s Fusion Cuisine The restaurant o ers Caribbean cuisine with menu items including lo mein, curry chicken, jerk chicken and vegan options. The eatery also o ers lunch combos, at breads and salads.

• Opened Sept. 18; grand opened Nov. 15 • 5324 Atascocita Road, Ste. K, Humble • www.suziesfusioncuisine.com

Expansions

16 Pines Montessori School The private Montessori school will hold a grand opening celebration for its new 12,000-square-foot, two-story lower and upper elementary building on Feb. 20, Head of School Patty Sobelman con§rmed Dec. 8. • Expanding Feb. 20 • 3535 Cedar Knolls Drive, Kingwood • www.pinesmontessori.com A1 Academics K12 Tutoring Service Founder Allayah Beamon expanded the mobile tutoring center to Atascocita, Humble and Kingwood on Jan. 10. The business o ers tutoring services in a variety of subjects for children in grades K-12 with individual in-person and virtual sessions. • Expanded Jan. 10 • www.a1academics.com

non-GMO products. • Opening this spring • 4311 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood • www.sprouts.com

celebrated its 30th anniversary in October. Humble Camera Center o ers camera sales, service, rental and repair as well as photographic printing services.

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• 114 E. Main St., Humble • www.humblecamera.com

12 Brooklyn Pizzeria Located in The Shoppes at Kingsgate, the eatery will o er dishes including lasagna, manicotti, baked ziti and spaghetti with meatballs, with all the sauces made in house. Construction is expected to wrap up in March, per a Dec. 23 §ling. • 1345 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood • www.bkpizzeria.com 13 Wendy’s The fast-food chain o ers hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, breakfast items and desserts. Construction

Bubbles & Beyond The mobile laundry service, celebrated its §rst anniversary on Jan. 1. The local laundry company o ers wash and fold services with pickup and delivery options in the Kingwood, Humble and Summerwood areas. The business o ers same-day pickup, and services can be booked online or by calling or texting 281-436-9957. • www.bubblesandbeyondllc.com

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Government

BY EMILY LINCKE

Community center opens in Atascocita

Following the Dec. 15 death of Humble City Council member Charles “Andy” Curry, the city accepted applications from Jan. 23-30— after press time—to ll the position. Stay tuned During the Jan. 22 City Council meeting, city ocials announced they opted to accept applications for Curry’s spot, which is Place 1. The term runs until 2027, according to the city’s website. Following the application Humble City Council seeks new member

The new $3 million Judge Ted Poe Community Center in Atascocita opened Jan. 13. At a glance The 8,500-square-foot community center was renovated by Harris County Precinct 3 from an existing building in Atascocita Park. “The Judge Ted Poe Community Center is a facility that will serve as a hub for learning [and] connecting community life,” Precinct 3 Commis- sioner Tom Ramsey said during the Jan. 13 event. What’s in a name The center is named for Poe, who represented U.S. Congressional District 2 from 2005-19. He also served as a Harris County district judge, prosecutor and a member of the United States Air Force Reserves.

The center features two large community rooms, among other amenities.

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period, city ocials will interview prospective council members before making an appointment. Something to note Curry served on the council for 27 years.

Check it out The center features four classrooms, two large community rooms, a kitchen, a coee bar and an emergency generator. For a complete schedule of monthly activities, visit www.pct3.com.

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• Timeline: July 2023-TBD (design) • Cost: $3.9 million • Funding source: city of Humble 3 Timber Forest Drive, Greens Road tra c light Project: A new trac signal will be added at the intersection of Timber Forest Drive and Greens Road. Update: The project is still being designed, but construction is estimated to nish in the third quarter of this year, said Jeannie Peng, communications manager for Harris County Precinct 3, via a Jan. 8 email. Previously, work was expected to begin in 2027. • Timeline: September 2025 (design)-third quarter of this year (construction) • Cost: $610,000 • Funding source: Harris County 4 West Lake Houston Parkway tra c lights Project: Trac lights will be upgraded at ve West Lake Houston Parkway intersections: A Kings River Drive/ Kings Lake Estates Boulevard, B Firesign Drive, C Lonesome Woods Trail, D Pine Cup Drive and E Upper Lake Drive. Update: The project is currently being designed, Peng said Jan. 8. 1960

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1 Humble tra c light upgrades Project: Trac lights will be upgraded at A South Houston Avenue and Isaacks Road, B North Houston Avenue and Townsen Boulevard, and C West Townsen Boulevard and Walmart Entrance Drive. Larry Young Paving was awarded a $314,960 construction contract in September. Update: Construction is slated to kicko in February, according to Jan. 22 Humble City Council meeting documents. • Timeline: February-TBD • Cost: $384,760 • Funding source: city of Humble 2 7th Street, Wilson Road drainage improvements Project: Drainage improvements will be completed from A 7th Street to the FM 1960 Bypass, near where the roads intersect with North Houston Avenue; and from B the intersection of Wilson Road and Country Village Boulevard to near where Treble Drive turns into Derrick Drive, said Mark Arnold, public works director, via email Jan. 23. Update: HDR and Humble city ocials were expected to meet about the project in January, per Dec. 11 meeting documents.

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Election

BY WESLEY GARDNER

Voter Guide

2026

Dates to know

Where to vote

Feb. 17: First day of early voting Feb. 20: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) Feb. 27: Last day of early voting March 3: Election Day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or March 4 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)

Harris County residents can cast their ballots at any polling location during early voting or on election day. Visit www.harrisvotes.com for polling locations.

Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.

KEY: *Incumbent

U.S. House District 2, Republican Primary

Steve Toth Occupation & experience: Small business owner, state representative,

Dan Crenshaw* Occupation & experience: Former Navy SEAL and Congressman www.crenshawfor congress.com

N. Lee Plumb Occupation & experience:

Martin Etwop Occupation & experience: Constitutional attorney, non-prot org board member, public interest litigator, former Tesla employee, small business owner www.martinetwop.com

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What would your top priorities be if elected?

President Trump has done a great job securing our border and putting America First. Now, we must codify those changes into law so a future administration cannot easily reverse them. Additionally, we should ban stock trading for members of Congress. They should not get rich o privileged information.

My top priorities remain defeating the drug cartels at our southern border, leading the world with U.S. energy dominance, investing in critical ood mitigation projects for TX-2, and supporting President Trump’s policy agenda.

My top priority is protecting the American middle class. I will introduce legislation to reclaim our labor market by restoring accountability to visa programs, strengthening data and IP protections, and slowing job oshoring and AI-driven displacement.

Secure the border, restore scal responsibility and cut national debt, defend religious liberty and Second Amendment rights, reclaim Congress’s constitutional authority from the executive branch, and defend and protect the unborn.

How will you ensure your district is prepared for extreme weather and ooding?

Recently, a Houston City Council member informed me of a new development that would increase the ood risk to Kingwood and South Montgomery County. We immediately began working with state and county ocials to shut down the project. I will always listen and take swift action to serve my constituents.

When I ran after Hurricane Harvey, ood mitigation became—and remains—a top priority. I have secured over $200 million to dredge the San Jacinto River, reinforce Lake Houston Dam, build detention ponds, improve drainage, upgrade disaster communications, replace Montgomery County’s emergency signal towers, among other federally funded projects.

I will work closely with local ocials to identify gaps in emergency preparedness and ght for funding where infrastructure or planning falls short. I will also hold private utilities and corporations accountable when neglect of critical systems puts public safety at risk.

I will ght in Washington to bring federal resources home for ood mitigation and grid hardening against freezes and heatwaves, while working with state and federal partners to hold power companies and housing developers accountable for reliable infrastructure and cutting waste to prioritize real preparedness.

Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

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Texas House District 3, Republican Primary Cecil Bell, Jr.* Occupation & experience: contractor (water & wastewater construction), self-employed since 1983, providing jobs and critical infrastructure to Tex- as, proven capabilities, character ... www.cecilbelljr.org

If elected, what will your priorities be regarding property taxes and housing aordability? Pass appraisal reform; pass 5% cap on all real property; shot clock for permitting construction of new lots; [and] enhance private property rights.

How will you ensure your constituents are able to receive the appropriate aid after natural disasters? As state representative, my role in disaster response/ recovery includes working with MoCo ocials to ensure damage value assessment is compiled and submitted to state and federal as required to meet disaster declaration(s) requirements. When state and/ or federal disaster resources are mobilized, my role is to coordinate between ...

I will ght to eliminate property taxes completely while still ensuring that local governments and schools are properly funded. I have been and will continue to put in countless hours researching the best plans to do this. Florida is once again leading the way and I will be watching what ...

It is a representative’s job to be your ally in government to defend your rights and to help you x issues that are within the government’s authority. This is certainly true for a natural disaster. It will be my job to listen to the people so they can tell me ...

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How will you ensure your constituents are able to receive the appropriate aid after natural disasters?

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire by press time.

James Alvarado Candidate did not respond to questionnaire by press time.

My priority is restoring fairness and stability in property taxes by calling for responsible investigations when inconsistencies arise. With many relief proposals already at the table, I will continue to evaluate what exists, listen to needs, and advocate for the most reasonable ...

Resilience is the goal, and waiting until disaster strikes is too late. I will prioritize preparedness activities and advocate for the emergency supplies and education our community needs. I will also push for generator support for vulnerable residents so they can stay safe, powered, and connected during disasters.

Nicole King Occupation & experience: Chief project ocer, government advisory support, community relations, public safety/investigations, emergency management, public ... www.nicolekingforall.com

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Election

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Harris County Judge, Republican Primary

George Harry Zoes Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

Warren A. Howell Occupation & experience: Business owner, construction executive, commercial insurance/ risk manager, Air Force veteran, civic association president www.warrenhowell.info

Oscar Gonzales Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

What are your top three priorities for constituents in Harris County, and why?

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

Restore public safety and rule of law by strengthening coordination across agencies, supporting law enforcement and xing bottlenecks in courts and jail capacity. Stop waste and restructure county operations with a full audit of departments, contracts, payroll classications and procurement—then cut what doesn’t serve core duties. Rebuild basic infrastructure and ...

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

Patrick “Marty” Lancton Occupation & experience: President of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association www.lanctonforharriscounty.com

Orlando Sanchez Occupation & experience: Former Houston City Council & County treasurer, board member Capital Bank & HCA Hospital Northwest www.orlandosanchez.com

Aliza Dutt Occupation & experience: Mayor of Piney Point Village, leading energy analyst on Wall Street, living the American Dream www.teamdutt.com

What are your top three priorities for constituents in Harris County, and why?

Reducing crime, improving public safety, infrastructure including ood control, and capital improvements that directly improve safety and quality of life. These are my priorities because Harris County MUST focus on solving problems, not growing bureaucracy.

Cut property taxes because as we’ve all seen our tax dollars are wasted. Create a public safety district that would allow any of more than 12,000 law enforcement ocers in our region to respond to emergency calls. Use the ood control bond money approved by voters to address ooding.

Supporting law enforcement ocers and rst responders is critical for the safety of our families, homes, and businesses. Additionally, with over 5 million residents, reliable infrastructure is a top priority—from roads to drainage systems. We will achieve both goals by empowering local authorities to solve issues closest to them.

Harris County Judge, Democratic Primary

Matt Salazar Occupation & experience:

Letitia Plummer Occupation & experience: Practicing dentist, small business owner, former Houston City Council member, and community nonprot founder. www.drletitiaplummer.com

Annise Parker Occupation & experience: Houston mayor, controller, and council member. Managed multi-billion- dollar budgets; led emergency response during ... www.anniseparker.com

Entrepreneur, workforce employer, economic policy and community development advocate. www.votemattsalazar.com

What are your top three priorities for constituents in Harris County, and why?

My rst priority is a zero-based, accurate budget so every dollar is justied. That foundation allows three priorities to function: public safety and disaster readiness, economic mobility and government accountability. Without honest numbers, even good ideas fail to deliver.

I will prioritize justice by expanding Cite and Release and non-police emergency responses. I’ll establish a County Housing Trust Fund for permanent aordability and hold landlords accountable. Finally, I will aggressively fund Harris Health clinics in underserved communities and expand behavioral health services to address the root causes of community …

Flood infrastructure resilience; emergency preparedness; and aordability for working families. Next is access to healthcare. These issues directly aect safety, stability and quality of life, and require coordinated planning, disciplined budgeting and accountability. Overlaying all these is the imperative to protect Harris County from attacks by Abbott, Paxton, and Trump.

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Election

BY HANNAH BROL & EMILY LINCKE

KEY: *Incumbent

U.S. House District 29, Democratic Primary

Texas House District 142, Democratic Primary

Danyahel “Danny” Norris Occupation & experience: Attorney and currently works in the City Attorney’s Oce as the Prop A attorney www.dannynorris4tx.com

Harold V. Dutton* Candidate did not respond to questionnaire by press time.

James Joseph Occupation & experience: State director of civic engagement and community aairs, public policy professional, fundraiser and advocate, nonprot director www.jamesjosephfortexas.com

Sylvia Garcia* Occupation & experience: member of Congress, city controller, state senator, county commissioner www.sylviaforcongress.com

Robert Slater Occupation & experience: businessman/developer; philanthropist; community

Jarvis D. Johnson Occupation & experience: Entrepreneur, former City Council member, state representative, secured millions for infrastructure and ood mitigation www.jarvisjohnsonforus.com

advocate, builder [and] investor; faith-leader; former Sheila Jackson Lee staer ... www.standwithslater.com

With district boundaries and representation changing, I will make sure no community is left behind by building a strong, accessible constituent services operation. Through neighborhood outreach, mobile oces, digital tools and the Federal Community Advisory Board (FCAB), residents will have clear access to resources, timely support, and a direct line ... No matter how district lines change, I’ll keep ghting to bring resources home. I’ve secured funding for community projects, rail grade separations, energy transition work at the Port, and pollution control services. I know how to deliver federal dollars and will continue doing that for families across the new TX-29. With district boundaries and representation changing, how will you ensure your constituents have the resources they need?

What would your top priorities be if elected?

Top priorities: universal healthcare to cover the uninsured; fully funded public schools with local control; living wages and green jobs to lift poverty; climate resilience against ooding; criminal justice reform and expanded voting rights to empower our majority Black and Latino community.

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire by press time.

My top priorities are improving healthcare access, creating jobs, supporting education, addressing environmental risks, and strengthening community safety and equity in District 142. I will focus on policies that empower residents, support Black-owned businesses, and ensure every neighborhood thrives with opportunity, resources, and fair representation.

The newly redrawn 29th is a new opportunity. I have represented most of this district already and know its needs. I will provide clear communication, strong constituent services, and visible leadership to unite communities and ensure no one is left behind.

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Health & Wellness Edition 2026

Community Impact ’s annual Health & Wellness Guide highlights ways residents can support their physical, mental and emotional well-being through resources and activities in their local community. In this edition, readers will nd coverage focused on local health providers, tness opportunities, outdoor spaces and wellness services that contribute to healthier lifestyles. At its core, this guide reects the idea that health and wellness are deeply connected to where we live and how we engage with our surroundings.

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Kingwood Pines Hospital director talks mental health care, stigma Kingwood Pines Hospital, which o ers mental health services for patients of varying ages, works to provide innovative programs and combat negative health stigma to better help patients, said Monica Garcia-Guinessey, the director of business development at Kingwood Pines Hospital, via email Jan. 9. Community Impact spoke to Garcia- Guinessey about mental health treatments and misconceptions. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. How has Kingwood Pines Hospital’s approach to mental health care changed since the facility opened and how has it remained the same? We have changed so much in the 40 years since we opened our doors. Currently, we are o ering

gender specic units—we have an exclusively girl’s program for ages 8-12. Two separate teen units—a girl’s unit (ages 13-17) and a boy’s unit (ages 12-17). For adult women, we o er [an] exclusively women’s program. The services provided at our female mental health unit are aimed at helping women who are dealing with various mental health issues; need help coping with traumatic events; and for women facing grief, loss and relationship issues. Additionally, we provide a space for women who are struggling with postpartum depression. ... Are there any new treatments or approaches the hospital has implemented recently? Last year, we opened our rst o -site outpatient location. ... We now have two outpatient locations. ... These programs are designed to help prevent an inpatient stay in many cases. We o er services for people who need more care than once per week in the community but don’t meet the criteria for an inpatient stay. This means they come for group support led by a master-level clinician for 3-4 hours per day—3-5 times per week— Monday to Friday.

Have you noticed any recent notable trends in the mental health care space? We partnered with KI Charter in response to the needs of our kids/teens as well as the local school districts. Our kids are exhibiting more mental health stressors than ever before. ... We are focusing our e orts [on] educating professionals and families about outpatient services to prevent an inpatient crisis situation, which is traumatic for the person but also the family.

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HISD Playground Guide

Hidden Hollow Elementary School Playground theme: Western Date opened: Jan. 24 Ages: 5-12 • 4104 Appalachian Trail, Kingwood Humble ISD Early Childhood Center Playground theme: Toy Town Date opened: May 19 Ages: 2-5 • 8105 E. N. Belt, Humble Lakeshore Elementary School Playground theme: Dreamland Date opened: Dec. 8 Ages: 5-12 • 13333 Breakwater Path Drive, Houston Pine Forest Elementary School Playground theme: Treasure Island Date opened: Sept. 17 Ages: 5-12 • 19702 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Atascocita Timbers Elementary School Playground theme: Great Outdoors Date opened: Feb. 24 Ages: 5-12 • 6910 Lonesome Wood Trail, Humble Willow Creek Elementary School Playground theme: Wonders of the World Date opened: Oct. 29 Ages: 5-12 • 2002 Willow Terrace Drive, Kingwood

Humble ISD ocials opened 11 new elementary school playgrounds and two new middle school tness centers in 2025. HISD ocials said the playgrounds and tness centers are coming as part of the district’s $775 million bond package approved by voters in 2022. Ocials noted the playgrounds and tness centers are open to the public when school is not in session. Here’s a list of the playgrounds and tness centers that opened in 2025. This list is not comprehensive.

Playgrounds

Autumn Creek Elementary School Playground theme: The Nest Date opened: Oct. 30 Ages: 5-12 • 14910 Woodland Dawn, Humble Bear Branch Elementary School Playground theme: America the Beautiful Date opened: May 5 Ages: 5-12 • 3500 Garden Lake Drive, Kingwood Eagle Springs Elementary School Playground theme: Aviation Date opened: April 17 Ages: 5-12 • 12500 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble Groves Elementary School Playground theme: Enchanted Forest Date opened: Sept. 24 Ages: 5-12 • 11902 Madera Run Parkway, Atascocita

Greentree Elementary School Playground theme: Wizard of Oz Date opened: Nov. 18 Ages: 5-12 • 3502 Brook Shadow Drive, Kingwood

Fitness centers

West Lake Middle School Date opened: Feb. 3 Ages: 13-18 • 11810 Madera Run Parkway, Atascocita Woodcreek Middle School Date opened: May 15 Ages: 13-18 • 14600 Woodson Park Drive, Houston

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Maximum Rage oers stress-smashing venue Two years ago, Crystal Nwagwu found joy in a rage room lled with the sound of glass shattering. “I thought, well, if I had this much fun doing something like that, I think it would be really nice for others to have the same experience,” Nwagwu said. What’s special about it? Founded in January 2024, Maximum Rage is a family-operated rage room where people are invited to get their rage out in a healthy way. With the majority of items donated by local organizations and individuals, Maximum Rage gives a second life to items that would otherwise be discarded, such as glass beer bottles, TVs, electron- ics, printers and stereo equipment. How it works To ensure safety, customers are provided with

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

2026

Annual rodeo event slated for March 2 22

Since 1932, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has promoted agriculture and Western heritage. This year, Rodeo Houston will run from March 2-22, featuring 20 days

of competition in bareback riding, bull riding, saddle bronco riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping and women’s barrel racing and breakaway roping.

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NRG Park

Wine Garden

NRG Center

Headlining performers in past years included Reba McEntire in 2025.

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NRG Stadium

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Live Music After each day’s competition, a live show is performed around 9 p.m. on weekdays and 5 p.m. on weekends. Here is the complete 2026 lineup:

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Riley Green

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1 NRG Parkway, Houston www.rodeohouston.com

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J Balvin

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Rascal Flatts

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Russell Dickerson

Pre-rodeo events: Several events are scheduled in advance of the rodeo.

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Lizzo

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Dwight Yoakam

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Forrest Frank

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Luke Bryan

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Megan Moroney

World’s Championship Bar-B Que Contest With more than 250 teams competing in the championship, visitors can enjoy several public venues, live music and a complimentary barbecue plate. • Feb. 26-28, times vary • $10-$30 per ticket • 3 NRG Park, Houston

Rodeo Run With all proceeds beneting the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the day will start with the wheelchair race, followed by the 5K and 10K Corral A, 10K and 5K events. • Feb 28, 9 a.m. • $40-$50 per person • Starting at the intersection of Walker Street and Bagby Street

Rodeo Houston Parade Watch decorative oats and thousands of men and women on horseback ride through Downtown Houston. The parade route begins at Bagby and Walker streets and ends at Lamar and Bagby streets.

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Creed

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Chris Stapleton

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Shaboozey

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Kelly Clarkson

• Feb. 28, 10 a.m. • Free (admission)

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Pepe Aguilar

• Starting at the intersection of Walker Street and Bagby Street

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Cross Canadian Ragweed

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Red Clay Strays

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Koe Wetzel

Champion Wine Garden

The wine garden features entertainment from rising Texan stars and more than 75 wines from the rodeo’s International Wine Competition. Visitors can purchase wine by the glass or bottle.

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Parker McCollum

Reservations: Visitors can reserve tables or tents from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2 to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com/ rodeo-uncorked-wine/champion-wine-garden.

Live music • Mondays – Thursdays | 4-11 p.m. • Fridays | 2 p.m.-midnight • Saturdays | 11 a.m.-midnight • Sundays | 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

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Tim McGraw Cody Johnson

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