In a 3-1 vote, Harris County commissioners authorized moving forward on two new studies that will look at potential long-term solutions to jail overcrowding issues.

The big picture: The Jail Infrastructure Governance Advisory Committee, or JGAC, was formed in 2024 to identify methods of reducing detention rates and improving overall efficiency within the county criminal justice system.

The committee requested $1.25 million in funding for a study directed at:

• Overall jail detention rate reduction
• Master facility planning
• Implementable program step designs

Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu The Woodlands is now open to the public, owner Marcelo Lopes said.

What you need to know: The business offers Jiu-Jitsu training, including classes for women’s self-defense, seniors, adults, kids and kids with special needs.

• Opened Jan. 5
• 24527 Gosling Road, Ste. D110, Spring

From shakes on the go to a romantic evening of fine dining or something out of the ordinary, these 10 places are offering a little bit of everything this Valentine's Day. This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change.

Buttermilk Baby
In honor of Valentine’s Day, the fast-casual restaurant is serving the Sweetheart Shake, a vanilla shake topped with whipped cream, heart sprinkles and classic conversation hearts, and the XOXO Burger, which includes Wagyu beef, candied bacon, onion jam and cream cheese.

• Feb. 1-28
• $8.99-$14.99
• 600 N. Shepherd Drive, Ste. 250, Houston

Dario's Steakhouse and Seafood
Guests can celebrate a romantic evening with an exclusive Valentine’s Day three-course meal at the fine-dining restaurant. The menu includes lobster bisque, house-made beef ravioli and certain wine specials. 

• Feb. 14th, 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m.
• $119 (per person)
• 14315 Cypress Rose Hill Road, Ste. 162, Cypress