Pecan Jacks Ice Cream & Candy Kitchen celebrated the grand opening of its Texas City franchise location in June following an earlier soft opening, staff said. 

What's special about it: Pecan Jacks is a specialty ice creamery and candy kitchen offering more than 11 varieties of alcohol-infused ice cream, such as Piña Colada, Limoncello and Kahlua Espresso as well as non-alcoholic ice cream in flavors such as Banana Pudding and Blueberry Lavender, according to the business' website.

The details: The shop also sells handcrafted candies like Caribbean rum and bourbon pralines and gourmet chocolates, according to the business' website.

• 3336 Crystal View Blvd., Ste. 140, Texas City

Rotolo's Craft & Crust officials said the pizza company celebrated 30 years serving pizza in June.

The details: Founded in 1996, Rotolo's Craft & Crust has over 30 locations nationwide and operates two locations in the Houston area, located in Spring and League City. Rotolo's Craft & Crust celebrated its anniversary with specials on June 10, per the business Facebook.

On the menu: Made with homemade sauces and in-house dough, per the website, Rotolo's Craft & Crust offers Detroit style pizza, calzones, wings, salads, sandwiches and pastas.

A new pre-security Starbucks opened in mid-June at George Bush Intercontinental Airport's Terminal E, officials with the Houston Airport System announced in a June 19 news release. 

What to expect: Per the release, the coffee shop is located beneath the Oculus—the centerpiece of the Terminal E arrivals hall—and has nearby seating options with charging stations. 

Founded in Seattle in 1971, the international coffee chain offers a menu of brewed coffee, espresso drinks, blended frozen Frappuccinos, teas, pastries and more. 

Some context: The new Starbucks is just the latest in a slate of new dining options to open in Terminal E over the past year, as part of a $1.5 billion effort to expand terminal offerings.

What's next: Officials also noted a Chili's To-Go Bar is set to open near the Starbucks later this year. 

• Opened June 18
• George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal E, 2800 N. Terminal Road, Houston

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas and Naskila Casino held a groundbreaking ceremony June 18 for the upcoming Naskila Casino Resort in Leggett, officials announced in a June 18 news release.

What to expect: The roughly 685,000-square-foot Naskila Casino Resort will be located on 95 acres of Alabama-Coushatta Tribal land and will include a large gaming floor, a 366-room hotel, entertainment amenities, various dining options, a resort-style pool complex, and event and conference space, according to the release.

On the horizon: The first phase of Naskila Casino Resort is expected to be completed by the end of 2028, per the release. However, officials said the development schedule for the hotel and resort-style pool complex is still being determined and more information will be shared for future phases as plans are finalized and construction progresses.

In the meantime, the Naskila Casino Leggett—a temporary, 24-hour gaming experience located on the future site of the resort—is set to open late this summer 2026, per the release.