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Factory Direct Mattress Clear Lake closes in Webster

Factory Direct Mattress Clear Lake closed in Webster in October, according to a social media post.

The backstory: The store opened in May and had a luxury and two-sided mattress collection, as well as eco-friendly options, and delivery and consultation services, among other items and services, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.

The business has since reopened as Comfort & Couture, 7044 W. Fuqua St, Missouri City on Oct. 14.

  • 803 E. NASA Parkway, Ste. 152, Webster

 
On The Business Beat
Bakkhus Taverna in Kemah closing in December

After nearly 20 years in business, Greek restaurant Bakkhus Taverna, a mainstay in Kemah's Lighthouse District, will close on Dec. 21, according to a post from the business.

The details: The restaurant offered traditional Greek fare like gyros as well as seafood and American dishes, according to social media.

  • 605 Sixth St., Kemah

 
Metro News
Check out the 7 countries selected to play in Houston for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament

Germany, Portugal and Saudi Arabia are three of the seven teams that have been flagged to play in Houston for the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament in June.

Breaking it down: Seven total matches will be played in Houston, including five group stages and two knockout-round games between June 14 and July 9. The five group stages include:

  • June 14: Germany vs. Curaçao
  • June 17: Portugal vs. Congo DR/Jamaica/New Caledonia
  • June 20: Netherlands vs. Albania/Poland/Sweden/Ukraine
  • June 23: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan
  • June 26: Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia

Houston will also host Round of 32 and Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

More information: Houston residents and soccer fans across the world will be able to apply for the next round of World Cup tickets starting Dec. 11 for the Random Selection Draw. The ticket portal will remain open through Jan. 13.

 
CI Texas
What to know before applying for Texas’ education savings accounts next year

The Texas comptroller’s office has released a set of rules to govern the state’s $1 billion education savings account program, or ESAs. Accepted families will receive thousands of dollars in state funds to send their children to a private school or homeschool them.

The overview: Accredited private schools and education vendors can begin applying to join the program as soon as Dec. 9, and applications will open for interested families Feb. 4.

Most families accepted into the program will receive about $10,300 per student, which can be spent on tuition at accredited private prekindergarten or K-12 schools and related expenses. Homeschooled students will receive up to $2,000 per year, while students with disabilities will be eligible for up to $30,000 annually.

Zooming in: Depending on a family’s income, students with disabilities may receive priority acceptance into the ESA program. Families can submit documentation from a physician or the U.S. Social Security Administration to be prioritized, although a detailed evaluation and individualized education plan are required to receive the additional special education funding.

 

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