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2025 Health & Wellness Edition
Bicycle enthusiasts participate in a weekly night ride around West University Place on Dec. 19. The event was organized by Trek Bicycle Houston West University shop owners and managers.
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Houston has gained 162 miles of bike lanes, trails since 2017
in cities where signi cant investments were made to build protected bike networks. Houston o cials created the Bicycle Advisory Committee in 2017 to help the city address its cycling issues, including bicycle safety, bike lane implemen- tation and outreach.
In 2023, the Texas Department of Transporta- tion revealed there were 105 fatalities involving vehicles and cyclists in Texas. In Houston, there were 16 fatalities. The National Association of City Transportation O cials conducted a study in 2016 that showed the risk of injury or death to cyclists falls dramatically
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Cycling has been known to strengthen the heart, lungs and circulatory system, improve overall cardio- vascular health and reduce the risk of heart disease and obesity, but despite the bene ts, the National Travel Attitudes Survey found in 2020 that 66% of adults agreed it’s too dangerous to cycle on the roads.
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Impacts: Find out how Mercato and Company is creating Italian culture in West University Place with a new market and cafe (Pages 4 5)
Transportation: See how Bellaire o cials are dealing with tra c issues at the Bellaire Boulevard and Newcastle intersection (Page 11)
Dining: Check out how Bee Fit Foods is helping customers meet their nutrition goals with clean eating and meal prep services (Page 10)
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8 ParkerJoe The local boutique specializes in boys clothing and related products, including shoes, toys, accessories and books, as well as suits, formal wear and golf, tennis and Texas-themed items. • Opening late February • 5515 Kelvin Drive, Ste. 95, Houston • www.parkerjoe.com collaborative “Bluey” exhibit that features dancing, a Bluey meet and greet, animations, photos and games. The permanent retail space will sell toys, clothes and accessories, and also feature a slime creation station, a splatter room, playable trucks and a birthday party room. • Opening late-February • 5085 Westheimer Road, Houston • www.camp.com 9 Camp The interactive family center will open with a 10 Crux Climbing Center The Austin-based indoor climbing gym features bouldering, a strength training gym, fitness and yoga classes, community events and a kids climbing course. • Opening October • 3100 Canal St., Houston • www.cruxclimbingcenter.com
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11 Nature Discovery Center The four-acre park will redevelop the southeast corner of the park into the Enchanted Woods Nature Play Space, a nature-based adventure playground with a Treehouse Classroom as its focal point. The facility is expected to break ground in spring 2025. • 7112 Newcastle St., Bellaire • www.naturediscoverycenter.org/enchantedwoods
1 Camp Bow Wow The national doggy daycare and franchise offers all-inclusive care for dogs by providing all-day play, overnight stays, grooming options, three indoor and outdoor play areas and luxury suites. • Opened Dec. 14 • 6703 Chimney Rock Road, Bellaire • www.campbowwow.com/west-bellaire 2 Buena Vista Cuban Cafe The cafe specializes in Cuban fare such as ceviche and Cuban-style sandwiches made with roasted pork, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, and ropa vieja, a tender shredded beef cooked in tomato sauce. • Opened early December • 800 Capitol St., Ste. 1-200 Houston • www.buenavistacubancafe.com 3 Pok Pok Po The fried chicken concept offers chicken sandwiches, fried chicken strips, loaded fries and protein bowls. Meals are made with a gluten-free flour and starch batter with Indian Kashmiri red chili powder. • Opened Dec. 2 • 3201 Louisiana St., Ste. 108, Houston • www.pokpokpo.com 4 Frette The luxury Italian linen brand sells bedding, bath linens, home accessories and refined loungewear with contrasting materials, muted tones and the brand’s
5 Mercato and Company The curated Italian market, cafe and bottle shop provides freshly brewed cappuccinos, exclusive global products and home goods all in one setting. • Opened Dec. 14 • 3642 University Blvd., Houston • www.mercatocompany.com 6 Texas Mattress Makers The mattress manufacturer and retail store features a variety of handmade mattresses and bedding projects. Online shopping is also available for standard and
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12 Meyerland Crossing According to the site plan by Capital Retail Properties, five retail stores will open in the new shopping center in the next two to three years, including Shake Shack, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Fizz Nail Lounge and a Chewy Vet Care clinic. • I-610 & Beechnut Street, Houston • https://capitalproperties.com 13 McGovern Centennial Gardens The eight-acre garden celebrated 10 years in the Houston community Dec. 7. The iconic outdoor destination is apart of Hermann Park and features a variety of themed garden rooms, a family garden and nearly 500 trees. • 1500 Hermann Drive, Houston • www.hermannpark.org
custom orders. • Opened Nov. 4 • 4886 Beechnut St., Houston • www.texasmattressmakers.com
7 Tenfold Coffee Company The European-inspired cafe serves a curated food and beverage menu that includes coffee, tea and grab-and- go items. Tenfold’s coffee is sourced directly from farms that owner Jacob Ibarra has personally visited. The brand’s beans focus on seven coffee-growing countries such as Mexico, Columbia and Brazil. • Opened Nov. 19 • 1550 Lamar St., Ste. 110, Houston • www.tenfoldcoffee.com
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14 Turkey Leg Hut The iconic Houston restaurant closed in September when the Houston Health Department shut it down after finding 34 health code violations. • Closed early September • 4830 Almeda Road, Ste. A & B, Houston • Instagram: @turkeyleghut 15 Shake Shack—Galleria The Shake Shack in the Houston Galleria permanently closed Sept. 25. The closures were part of a larger move by Shake Shack to close underperforming locations. • Closed Sept. 25 • 5015 Westheimer Road, Ste. A2411, Houston • www.shakeshack.com
16 Ar-Hann Thai Restaurant & Bar The Thai restaurant and bar specializes in homestyle cooking with classic dishes such as the Panang, a short rib served with coconut garlic rice and steamed Chinese broccoli.
• Opened Oct. 3 • 2231 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston • Instragram: Ar-Haan Thai Restaurant & Bar
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Health & wellness
BY CASSANDRA JENKINS & CARSON WEAVER
Health & Wellness
2025
Readers, welcome to your annual CI Health & Wellness Edition! This new annual guide shares local opportunities for residents to engage in healthy activities in everyday life, from exercise to nutrition. All stories were written and compiled by our local team of journalists who live in and around the metro. In this edition, you will find information on the mental, physical and social benefits of having nearby cycling opportunities. Our lead story centers around Houston’s effort to include miles of bike lanes and trails as well as its future outlook. The article also uncovers how having access to safe outdoor activities such as walking and biking has a positive effect on residents, students and children. We also offer readers a guide to new local fitness studios to try in 2025, give insight into a local business that runs meal prep services for customers looking to meet nutrition goals this year and dive into how close residents are to neighborhood parks.
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When it comes to proximity to a park, 98% of West U and 93% of Bellaire residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park, higher than the average of the U.S.’s 100 most populous cities at 74%, per the Trust for Public Land, a national nonprofit. The TPL launched the 10-Minute Walk program in 2017, which aims to improve access to parks, per its website. “Public parks and green spaces are community essentials,” said Bianca Clarke, director of the 10-Minute Walk program. “Parks offer nearby residents a place to play and reap the benefits of the outdoors.” 98% of West U residents live close to parks
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According to the TPL, the city of Houston spends $32 per resident on parks each year, while other Texas cities such as Austin, San Antonio and Dallas spend upwards of $120 per resident. An October 2023 report by the Kinder Institute—a research organization at Rice University—showed two-thirds of Houston residents supported the city spending upwards of $100 per resident on parks. Additionally, in 2021, local parks and recreation agencies in Texas generated $13 billion in economic activity, and supported 74,722 jobs, according to the National Recreation and Parks Association. Nationally, local public park and recreation agencies generated $201.4 billion in economic activity and supported over 1 million jobs.
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4 tness studios to try out in 2025 For community members looking to nd a new way to exercise outside of the traditional gym setting, here are four alternative tness or well- ness studios to try out in Bellaire, Meyerland and West University. The options The studios include a variety of workout classes that range in type, intensity and cost. Houstonians can participate in open-level, Pilates classes with access to an infrared Himalayan salt sauna; try out a 90-minute yoga class in a heated studio; sweat it out on a pickleball court or strive to check out a studio where visitors get a full-body, combination workout.
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Houston has gained 162 miles of bike lanes, trails since 2017
BY CASSANDRA JENKINS
Dedicated on-street: Separated from vehicle tra c with striping and/or physical barriers
O -street: Lanes that are not on a street or highway, such as nature trails or pathways
Shared on-street: Bicyclists and vehicles share the road without a barrier often shown by markings on the street
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The BAC created the Houston Bike Plan in 2017, a 12-month e ort to help make Houston a safer, healthier and more bike-friendly city. Since the plan started, Houston has received an additional 162 miles of bike lanes from various entities in Houston. The BAC’s goal is to create 1,800 miles by 2027, Chair Tom Compson said. As of Dec. 14, there are 112 miles of programmed projects that have already received funding, including additional o -street trails along Brays Bayou Greenway and a new pedestrian-bike bridge over Braes Boulevard and Stella Link. Compson said there has been some consistency in building bike lanes over the years, but he believes there are still a lot of gaps that need to be lled, citing the Gulfton/Sharpstown area speci cally. “There’s a lot of people there that don’t have cars,” Compson said. “Their options are to walk, ride a bike or get on a bus. It’s not just getting continuity within the bikeway network itself, but also continuity with transit.” Houston was originally built as a bike-friendly city, but infrastructure for motor vehicles became more of a priority as the city’s population and density grew, said Joe Cutrufo, executive director of BikeHouston, a nonpro t organization committed to transforming Houston into a bike-friendly city.
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When it comes to cycling in Houston, there are numerous options to choose from. Community members can go on rides that vary from monthly social engagements and casual rides to intense weekly training or competitive competitions.
Suraj Chandramouli, vice president of the Rice University Cycling and Triathlon club, said he originally started biking in 2022 after participating in the college’s on-campus bike race known as “Beer Bike.” “I swam and ran growing up in high school,” he said. “Then coming to [Rice] I had to decide if I wanted to keep running or what I wanted to do, but one of my friends encouraged me to give cycling a shot and it really changed my life for the better.” Chandramouli is also the captain for the college’s residential bike team. “Exercise is a big part of my life, but it’s also rewarding personally to be involved in cycling, because I can use what I’ve learned to help other people,” he said. “I teach people how to create a training schedule, how to clip in and sometimes, even how to ride a bike.”
Dr. Zoabe Hafeez, an associate professor of pediatrics at UTHealth Houston, said the physical bene ts of cycling include cardiovascular and respiratory health as well as increased heart func- tion. He said walking and cycling outdoors can also help ght obesity and improve mental health. “Physical activity reduces your stress hormones over time, which can lead to better sleep and better brain function,” he said. “There’s also a feeling of self agency that happens when you feel in control of your environment.”
Check out these cycling opportunities in Bellaire, West University and Meyerland.
Rice University Cycling & Triathlon The club provides an opportunity for Rice University undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, sta and alumni to pursue both competitive and recreational cycling and triathlon events. Trek Bicycle Houston West University The local bike shop frequently holds events around the community including family bike rides, launch party rides and weekly evening rides. Houston Bicycle Club The oldest bicycling club in Houston established in 1964 is a social cycling club with di erent rides every weekend for varying levels of riders at di erent places in the city.
Cycling to work is associated with a 45% lower risk of developing cancer.
Three months of cycling can decrease blood pressure by 4.3%.
Men who bike to work are 39.8% less likely to be overweight.
75% of bike riders reported better mental health since they started cycling.
SOURCES: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH, PEOPLEFORBIKES, UCLA TRANSPORTATION COMMUNITY IMPACT
SOURCES: RICE UNIVERSITY, HOUSTON BICYCLE CLUB, TREK BICYCLE COMMUNITY IMPACT
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BY ASIA ARMOUR
Customers can purchase one meal at a time, or plan their entire week—breakfast, lunch and dinner, with Bee Fit Foods.
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Owner Billyssia Pierce founded Bee Fit Foods to help her personal training clients develop healthy meal plans.
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Bee Fit Foods helps create routine for clean eating
Pierce said purchasing meal plans ensures customers know ingredients are locally sourced.
to start, we have that as well.” Customers can choose between nearly 30 meal options, including sweet potato skillets for breakfast, turkey chili for lunch, and jerk chicken with caramelized cabbage for dinner. Put in perspective Pierce said a healthy lifestyle and clean eating go hand-in-hand. The key to switching out unhealthy foods to meals that will contribute to her custom- er’s health goals is replacing sugars and salts with “good herbs and spices,” and knowing what mixes well together to create good-tasting meals. Another barrier to clean eating is a lack of routine in one’s day, she said, which Bee Fit Foods helps provide.
Owner and founder Billyssia Pierce initially started Bee Fit Foods as a supplement to her per- sonal training business in October 2014, she said. It only took a few months of social media promotion for her to quit her full-time job and dedicate her e orts to developing healthy meals for her clients on their tness journey, she said. On the menu Customers can purchase one meal at a time, or get every meal of the day if they require more structure, Pierce said. “If you already know what it takes for you to reach [your] goals, you can come in and customize your meal plan the way you want it to be,” she said. “If you need a little more guidance on where
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Transportation
BY RYAN REYNOLDS & KEVIN VU
Bellaire officials debate ‘no right turn on red’ Bellaire residents voiced their concerns over recently installed “no right turn on red signs” at the Newcastle Drive and Bellaire Boulevard intersection during a Dec. 2 City Council meeting. The backstory City Council originally voted unanimously Oct. 7 to install the signs near Evelyn’s Conservancy Park. Chief of Police Onesimo Lopez said during the Oct. 7 meeting that the purpose of the signs were to increase pedestrian safety, and reduce the likelihood of conflicts between right-turning vehicles and pedestrians in crosswalks. According to the ordinance document, there has been one pedestrian-involved crash at the intersection since 2019, with the driver at fault for failure to yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian.
Traffic delays drop by 7% in Texas Texas drivers have experienced shorter commute times and fewer traffic delays over the last five years, according to a Texas Department of Transportation Nov. 25 news release. Breaking it down Analysis of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s annual report shows that TxDOT projects have reduced traffic delays by 7% since 2019, even though the total number of miles traveled statewide has risen 7%. The study, which focuses on the state’s top 100 congested roadways, found that upgrades to key roads have saved commut- ers around $915 million in time and gas. On average, Texas drivers save $125 annually and spend 34.5 hours less in traffic delays throughout the year.
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Engineers recommend Bellaire decommission wastewater plant HDR Engineering conducted a condition assess- ment in December to study Bellaire’s wastewater treatment plant. Chris Malinowski, a project manager at HDR, said the study found the city’s plant and lift station is too old, in poor condition and “well beyond their useful life.” A closer look Malinowski said the city’s plant has subsided or sunk six feet in the last 50 years. This has led to electrical equipment, chemical feed equipment, final clarifiers and disinfection tanks being below Harris County’s 500-year floodplain map. The study also revealed that the plant’s struc- tural, electrical and mechanical assets are at or past the end of their life. For example, the plant’s main electrical gear is 50 years old, despite being
$4M invested in abuse reduction efforts On Dec. 10, Harris County Commissioners Court approved a $4 million plan to aid domestic violence survivors. The overview Harris County has a 75% turn-away rate for peo- ple looking for help when trying to escape domestic violence, Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones said during a Dec. 10 press conference. The county has also had the highest numbers for intimate partner violence in the state since 2022, according to a Dec. 10 news release from Briones’ office. The Houston Area Women’s Center will receive the initial $1 million investment, according to the release. The center will collaborate with the University of Houston Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality, and the Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council for the project.
West U appoints new fire chief
1st Harris County AAPI commission created A new Harris County commission—which was created during the Dec. 10 Commission- ers Court meeting—will target topics such as health and safety for Asian American and Pacific Islander residents throughout the county. The big picture The population of Asian Harris County residents grew 53% across the Houston metro area from 2010 to 2020, according to Dec. 10 Harris County Commissioners Court meeting documents. According to the meeting documents, the new commission will: • Advise Commissioners Court • Work with organizations and residents • Focus on advancing policies
The dollar amounts listed will be paid back by the city via taxes or water user rates. To decommission and connect to Houston’s WWTP $6.82 per 1,000 gallons To rehabilitate Bellaire’s current plant $11.12 per 1,000 gallons To replace the plant and build a new one $13.84 per 1,000 gallons
75% of people seeking help when experiencing domestic violence are turned away in Harris County. A 10% decrease in the turn-away rate is Harris County’s goal with the new plan.
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West University Place officials appointed James Novak as the new fire chief Dec. 9. About the candidate According to a Dec. 10 news release, Novak joined the West University Place Fire Depart- ment in 1996 as a firefighter and paramedic. He became a lieutenant in 2010 and assistant fire chief in 2013. His other qualifications include: • Fire executive • Fire inspector and investigator • An Associate of Fire Science and Safety Technology Novak began overseeing all fire and emergency medical service operations, management responses and community outreach Dec. 9
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designed to last 30 years, Malinowski said. Additionally, HDR found that Bellaire’s lift station, the facility used to move sewage and wastewater from a lower to a higher elevation, is dangerous for staff to access because it’s located in a median on Bellaire Boulevard. Malinowski rec- ommended the city build the lift station outside the median. However, residents have expressed concern with connecting to Houston’s treatment plant and inquired about the city’s other options to either rehabiliate the plant or build a new one.
SOURCE: HARRIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT/COMMUNITY IMPACT
According to Dec. 10 meeting documents, the county’s domestic violence plan will: • Aim to decrease shelter turn-away rates by 10% • Add texting and social media options • Allow for additional training for providers • Encourage increased collaboration • Be contracted Dec. 10, 2024-Dec. 9, 2025 with three options for one-year renewals
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health, organic pest management and water conservation strategies. • Jan. 31, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Winter Day Camp Children between the ages of 5-10 can come to a day camp at Nature Discovery Center this winter and engage in science and nature-themed activities, games and art projects. • Jan. 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • $75 (members), $85 (nonmembers) • 7112 Newcastle St., Bellaire • www.naturediscoverycenter.org Skating Stars at Green Mountain Energy Ice Attendees can see Houston’s top figure skaters perform demonstrations at the Green Mountain Energy ice rink at Discovery Green. • Jan. 26, 7 p.m. • $18 (general admission) Science Day 2025 The Organic Horticulture Benefit Alliance nonprofit takes to the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center in Meyerland for a series of discussions on wildlife preservation, the resilience of native plants, the connections between human, environmental and animal • 1500 McKinney St., Houston • www.discoverygreen.com
• $75 (members); $90 (nonmembers) • 5601 S. Braeswood Blvd., Houston • www.ohbaonline.org
February
Daddy Daughter Dance Fathers and daughters are invited to the Bellaire Civic Center for a night of dancing, food and drinks. Registration is required for all children. • Feb. 1, 6:30-9 p.m. • $50 (couples, residents), $65 (couples, nonresidents),
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Monster Jam This motorsports show at NRG Stadium will feature monster trucks doing daring stunts and tricks, including 12,000-pound vehicles standing on two
Houston Friendship 5K This annual 5K run and 1K walk takes place at Godwin Park this year and supports individuals with disabilities and aims to foster meaningful friendships. • Feb. 9, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • $35 (adults), $25 (17 and under), $15 (fun walk) • 5101 Rutherglen Drive, Houston • www.runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/ HoustonFriendship5K
wheels and flying through the air. • Feb. 1 and 8 7 p.m.; Feb. 2, 3 p.m. • $20-plus • 8825 Kirby Drive, Houston • www.nrgpark.com
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