Check out several new restaurants that have recently opened or are opening soon across the Houston metro, as recently reported by Community Impact. Ichiban Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar opens 2nd Katy location Ichiban Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar offers traditional hibachi experiences with dinner options including mixed vegetables, chicken, steak, fish and shrimp, per…
The Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo was awarded Best Overall event in the Under 75,000 Attendance category at the 100th Annual Texas Association of Fairs and Events (TAFE) Conference held late last week in Fort Worth. The Ray Cammack Show’s Awards of Excellence for Marketing and Communications recognizes fairs and events of all sizes across the state…
Jan 14, 2026 GREAT. Water stained; 60.6 degrees; 1.11 feet under pool. Catfish fishing continues to be strong, with both eaters and trophies being caught in 10-40 feet of water. Largemouth bass have been active both nearshore and off shore, chasing shad schools. Brad personally caught one in 37 feet of water on a slab…
Recruiters from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will host a job fair Jan. 24 to hire for a variety of seasonal roles for the upcoming 2026 rodeo. The overview Rodeo staff as well as representatives from ASM Global, Amarak and Safe Management are hiring for part-time positions, including concessions, cashiers, bartenders, waitstaff, event staff…
The Picky Fig Farm Stand brings a self-serve, honor-system stop for homemade goods and farm-fresh staples, owner Susanna Townend said. The details Townend said her family moved from Houston to the country during the COVID-19 pandemic in search of a slower pace and a deeper connection to the land. What started with gardening, beekeeping and…
Steve Sanders, who served as CEO at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center from 1994 to 2014, died Jan. 7 in League City, according to his obituary and information from his family. Sanders, whose full name was Glenn Steven Sanders, began working in health care in the Houston region in 1982, and he served as…
Houston’s housing market returned to a more balanced pace in 2025, with single-family sales climbing and prices largely holding steady as inventory expanded, according to a year-end update from the Houston Association of Realtors. What this means HAR reported total property sales in the region finished 2025 up 2.3% from 2024, while total dollar volume…
After a decade of home sales in the area, Johnson Development has begun to release its final homesites to builders at Grand Central Park. The details As previously reported by Community Impact, Grand Central Park is a 2,046-acre community in Conroe known for its wooded setting and access to lakes and natural hiking trails. Johnson…
The Lone Star College–Montgomery Drama Department is proud to announce the outstanding accomplishments of its students at the prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Region 6. Several students received awards for their exceptional work in various categories, showcasing the department’s dedication to excellence in theatre arts. This year’s festival recognized the talents of…
I need your help to achieve one of my new year’s resolutions. I resolve to get more Texas wines into Texas restaurants. I have noticed a slight uptick in Texas wines being present at several Texas restaurants. I enjoyed a wonderful bottle of Trebbiano wine from Duchman Family Winery near Austin. Salt Grass Steak House also…