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Slick City Action Park coming soon to Deerbrook Crossing

Slick City Action Park is coming soon to the Deerbrook Crossing shopping center, per a May 1 TDLR filing. 

The timeline: Per the filing, construction for the 39,308-square-foot project will begin on June 1 and is expected to be completed by December.

What they offer: Slick City Action Park is a family entertainment center offering indoor slides and air courts. Per the website, the franchise company has 45 locations under construction and 37 locations open.

  • 20424 Hwy. 59, Humble

 
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Impact roundup: 5 restaurants now open or coming soon in the Lake Houston area

Several restaurants have either recently opened or are coming soon in the Lake Houston area.

LanDreaux's Creole & Cajun Seafood: LanDreaux's Creole & Cajun Seafood offers a variety of Cajun cuisine, including seafood gumbo, fried fish, red beans and rice, crawfish and seasoned Cajun seafood.

  • Opened April 15; rebranded in May
  • 8009 FM 1960 Road E., Humble

Kingwood Snack Bar: From breakfast to dinner items, Kingwood Snack Bar offers several dining options, including a Mexican food menu, hamburgers, breakfast tacos and a variety of snacks and desserts.
  • Opened May 1
  • 1414 Northpark Drive, Ste. H, Kingwood

Donatos Pizza: Donatos Pizza is known for its create-your-own and signature pizzas with "Edge to Edge" toppings and crust options including thin, thicker, hand tossed and cauliflower. In addition to pizza, the menu includes subs, calzones, chicken wings, salads, breadsticks and desserts. Pickup, delivery and catering services are also available. Construction on the restaurant is expected to wrap up in November, according to an April 15 TDLR filing.
  • 15906 Woodland Hills Drive, Ste. 200, Humble

 
County Coverage
Harris County renews contract for law enforcement license plate cameras despite resident pushback

Harris County commissioners on May 28 renewed a contract for the Harris County Sheriff's Office's use of license plate readers to assist with criminal investigations. However, more than a dozen residents spoke against the renewal before the court's vote, sharing concerns about surveillance, data privacy and improper use.

What you need to know: Commissioners renewed a $868,975 contract with public safety technology company Flock Safety to continue the use of license plate readers, or LPRs, as well as a sound detection system that identifies sounds such as gunshots, screeching tires and breaking glass, according to agenda documents.

More details: With a June 6 contract expiration approaching, Harris County's four precinct commissioners voted in favor of the renewal with the possibility to revisit the agreement during a future Commissioners Court meeting. County Judge Lina Hidalgo abstained after pushing to move the item to a different meeting to allow for more public discussion. 

Some context: According to the sheriff's office, Harris County has approximately 480 LPR cameras, which only capture vehicle information, not biometric data.

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Houston area.

The Taco Shop On First St. now serving breakfast in Humble

The Taco Shop On First St. is now serving Mexican breakfast options, including breakfast tacos made with handmade tortillas. Owned by Letty Martinez, The Taco Shop is located next to her other restaurant, Letty’s Authentic Mexican Cocina, in Humble.


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🍕 Forno Flatbread Co. now serving Italian and Lebanese cuisine in Katy
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🍪 Some Mo’ Dough? now offering sourdough loaves, cookies in New Caney
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🍰 International bakery Paris Baguette opens new cafe in the Houston Heights
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☕️ NearBite Banh Mi and Coffee coming soon to League City
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Portland-based burger chain Killer Burger makes debut in Houston

Killer Burger opened May 7 at 1909 Taylor St., Ste. A, Houston. The restaurant offers burger combinations in a variety of sizes and combos. Guests can also customize their options to be gluten-free, veggie or keto-friendly, with a lettuce wrap option or meatless patty. Sides include fries and onion rings.


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