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Gomez Western Wear now open in Cypress

Gomez Western Wear officials said a new Gomez location opened in Cypress earlier this year.

The details: Per the website, Gomez Western Wear has 20 locations in Texas. With boots hand-made in Leon Mexico, the western store offers a variety of western boots including exotic western boots, ankle boots and work boots for men, women and children. The western store also offers clothing, hats and belts, according to the website.

 
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Hans' Crawfish returns to The Barn at Frio Hill Country Grill

Hans' Crawfish officials confirmed the eatery is returning to The Barn at Frio Hill Country Grill on Feb. 6.

In case you missed it: Per previous Community Impact reporting, Hans' Crawfish is owned by Hans and Ashley Stevens and operated in Cypress for five years before relocating to 15920 FM 2920, Tomball, which closed in 2024. The eatery reopened at The Barn at Frio Hill in 2025 and is returning for crawfish season.  In addition, officials said Hans' Crawfish is looking for a permanent location to open by the following crawfish season, however the time frame of the new location is undetermined.

The details: Per the business Facebook, Hans' Crawfish will be open from Thursday-Sunday and crawfish price updates will be posted on its socials.

 
CI Business
9 Black-owned businesses in the Greater Houston area

Here are several black-owned businesses located across the Houston metro to commemorate Black History Month, as recently reported by Community Impact.

Good Eatz
Veteran and Good Eatz owner LaTroy Johnson opened his restaurant in July 2022. Johnson said he chose the location due to its friendly community.

  • 8805 Jones Road, Ste. A-101, Jersey Village

Kendal & Kelby Cheesecakes
Twin sisters Kendal and Kelby Norfleet started baking cheesecakes as a hobby in 2017 while in college. Taking orders over Instagram, the two perfected their recipes, never imagining they would one day own their own bakery.
  • 29110 Hwy. 290, Ste. 220, Cypress

Pivot Cajun Kitchen
Former hairdresser Shondra Johnson opened her own restaurant, Pivot Cajun Kitchen, in October 2024 to bring a taste of New Orleans and Cajun culture to the area, with family recipes created by her late mother, Dorothy Johnson.
  • 5802 FM 1488, Ste. F, Magnolia
 

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

Johnny Ritas Cocina y Cantina sets opening date for Feb. 6 in Lindale Park

Johnny Ritas Cocina y Cantina will fully open to customers Feb. 6, bringing a mesquite- and charcoal-fired approach to Mexican cuisine that blends Tex-Mex favorites, Oaxacan tradition and Baja-inspired seafood.
  • 5602 Fulton St., Houston

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🍔 Crispy Burger & Laankee now serving fried chicken, boba near Cy-Fair
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🌮 Tacos A Go Go celebrates 20 years with two new Houston locations
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🌭 Portillo's to celebrate opening in Humble with ribbon-cutting ceremony
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☕️ Margarita’s Coffee blends Colombian coffee, community in Cy-Fair
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Chef Michael Brown brings Cajun, Creole cuisine to Pearland

Chef Michael Brown has brought his 40 years of experience down to Pearland with a new takeout-only, fast-casual restaurant serving build-your-own burritos, bowls and tacos—but with a Southwestern flair. The concept, Jamburritos, revolves around takeout not just being a transactional encounter with a customer, but more of a human-to-human interaction.

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