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Drip’d Donuts
COURTESY TYPHOON TEXAS WATERPARK
COURTESY DRIP’D DONUTS
a space at the Shoppes at Grand Crossing, which is located at 23523 Katy Free- way. According to real estate company NewQuest Properties, the shop is set to open by July. Drip’d Donuts’ agship store is located on Washington Avenue in Hous- ton, where each donut is made to order. The menu features unique ingredients for stung, topping and saucing—such as candies, cookies, cereal, and other des- serts. www.instagram.com/dripddonuts 9 As part of a wider expansion into the Greater Houston area, EOS Fitness acquired local chain Texas Fit and will initiate the rebranding process for the ¡tness center in Katy. The Katy Texas Fit location acquired by EOS is located in The Shops at Katy Reserve at 719 Spring Green Blvd. According to a news release from NewQuest Properties, EOS’s rebranded gyms are expected to be open before the end of the year. The exercise facility touts a variety of machines, a training area called The Yard and steam rooms at its locations. www.eos¡tness.com 10 Katy ocials secured a deal to bring an upcoming Home Depot location inside city limits, according to economic agree- ments approved at an April 17 special City Council meeting. The plat purchased by the retailer is located at Kingsland Boule- vard, west of Cane Island Parkway and near I-10. City Administrator Byron Hebert said he expects a summer 2024 opening of the store. The national retailer sells tools, con- struction products and appliances as well as oering services such as fuel and trans- portation rentals. www.homedepot.com 11 The Dick’s Sporting Goods in Katy is temporarily closed to allow for the con- struction of a new House of Sport complex
at 24600 Katy Freeway, Ste. 1100A. Signs in the area indicate the House of Sport, an oshoot store operated by Dick’ Sporting Goods, will open this summer. Existing House of Sport locations are event centers that include a multipurpose ¡eld, a climb- ing wall, a health and wellness center, and various shops selling sporting gear, according to the Dick’s Sporting Goods website. www.dickssportinggoods.com 12 Mango Mango Dessert is planning to open its second Houston-area location in July or August at the Katy Asiantown mar- ketplace. The business fuses sweet soups traditional to Hong Kong with modern desserts, according to its website. Menu items include puddings, pastries and teas. The new store will be located at 22403 Grand Circle Blvd., Unit B103, Katy. www.mangomangodessert.com 13 Tokyo-based Rakkan Ramen is ex- pected to open soon at 1321 N. Westgreen Blvd., Ste. 300, Katy. The restaurant’s Facebook page has yet to announce a grand opening date. The new Katy location will be the third Rakkan Ramen in Houston with the ¡rst two locations in the Houston Heights and Tomball areas. The restaurant serves entirely plant-based dashi broth, which its website touts as being a healthier alternative to meat-based ramen broths while maintaining the same rich avors. www.rakkanramen.com 14 A new Shake Shack is under con- struction near the intersection of I-10 and Greenhouse Road at 19300 Katy Freeway, the ¡rst in the Katy area. The New York-based burger restaurant is a national chain that also sells chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, frozen custard, milkshakes and french fries. The restau- rant recently launched a veggie burger
P. Terry’s ies in beef from California and potatoes from Idaho for its burgers and fries.
COURTESY P. TERRY’S BURGER STAND
FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON With a city that oers countless burger chains such as Whataburger, McDonald’s and In-N-Out Burger, another burger chain is vying for a seat at the table. P. Terry’s has targeted 2024 for opening in the Bayou City. “We are planning to open our rst two [locations] in Houston in 2024. It would be premature to share any further details on that plan, but that is our intention,” CEO Todd Coerver said. While Coerver said no ocial locations are set for the fast-food burger drive-thru, the countdown is on for when Houston will have its own red and aquamarine logo with the words “P. Terry’s” on it. For several years, according to the restaurant’s website, the chain is focused solely on the Austin-San Antonio-Houston triangle as areas for targeted expansion. Kathy Terry and husband Patrick Terry
opened the rst P. Terry’s burger stand in July 2005 in Austin. Since then, it has become a Texas franchise with nearly 30 locations in the Austin and San Antonio areas. All of its locations are independently owned and operated by the original founders with no plans to change its operations, according to the restaurant’s website. P. Terry’s serves all-natural, never-frozen Angus beef that is 100% hormone and antibiotic free, according to its website. It also serves fresh-cut Idaho potato fries free of hydrogenated oils. New hamburger-centric restaurants in Houston have opened in the last year. The anticipated 2023 opening of Trill Burgers by rapper Bun B was featured on national TV. After spending time as a pop-up location, Burger Bodega opened its brick-and-mortar location last November on Washington Avenue. www.pterrys.com
option with mushrooms, sweet pota- toes, carrots, pickles and fried onions. www.shakeshack.com CLOSINGS 15 After 30 years in the Katy community, Hauerland’s held an
“everything must go” sale at its store at 1648 S. Mason Road. The gift shop slashed prices for many of its items, including home decor, jewelry, trees, garlands and wreaths. The store ocial- ly closed on May 20. 281-395-4595. www.hauerlandsgiftshop.wordpress.com
YOUR TRUSTED ADVOCATES Even if you are not considering selling at the moment, you might be considering renovations that will deliver a return on your investment. I can help you see your home improvement investments through the eyes of a potential buyer. Then when you are ready to list your home, together we can discuss the best time to put your home on the market.
Mary Kiesewetter REALTOR ® 713.725.0108 maryk@garygreene.com
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281.610.8644 Linda.Leiby@GaryGreene.com
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