HTX-BMW: Impact 10/7/2025

A variety of music and laughter can be heard when walking through the maze of halls in Salon Meyerland. Some rooms have a peaceful atmosphere full of earth tones and calming lighting, while others are energetic with bright decorations and loud decor.

The contrast in environments is a part of Salon Meyerland’s brand—a salon that offers something for everyone.

The overview: Bonner Brinson, the owner of Salon Meyerland, refers to his employees and customers as family, as he’s known some of them for almost 20 years.

Brinson opened the salon in 2007 and has 74 tenants who run their own businesses out of the building, offering a range of services related to hair, nails, body waxing and makeup. Brinson’s tenants have access to the salon at all times, allowing them to see customers whenever they like. 

A closer look: Salon managers Melanie Berry and Janette Cosley said professionals at Salon Meyerland have a range of specialities and only bring in tenants who are experienced in their craft.

📍10350 S. Post Oak Road, Houston

Formerly located in the Plaza in the Park, HearUSA officials confirmed with Community Impact on Sept. 30 that the West University Place location is permanently closed.

What we know: According to the business's website, HearUSA sells hearing aids that are created through innovative hearing technology and a customer-centric philosophy.

Store officials said clients of the West U location are being referred to the HearUSA San Felipe location.

📍3321 Westpark Drive, Houston

Officials with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo announced in an Oct. 1 news release that Kyle Olsen, a seven-year veteran of the organization, will be the new chief show operations officer. He is the first CSOO of the show in over three decades.

What we know: According to the news release, Olsen brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in managing large-scale, high-profile events and complex public venues. His career background includes:

• Director of events and production at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona
• Event services at NRG Park
• Director of operations for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

All Texas retailers are barred from selling consumable THC products to customers under 21 years old after the Texas Department of State Health Services adopted two emergency rules Oct. 3.

The details: The new rules, which took effect immediately, state that businesses may lose their hemp licenses for selling THC products to minors.

Ten days earlier, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission approved emergency rules prohibiting bars, liquor stores and other alcohol retailers from selling THC products to anyone under 21. A TABC spokesperson told Community Impact the two state agencies are working together to enforce a Sept. 10 executive order by Gov. Greg Abbott, who called for age restrictions on THC sales and tighter guardrails on the multibillion-dollar industry.

More context: Approximately 8,000 businesses are licensed by the DSHS to sell consumable hemp products in Texas, including some retailers that also sell alcohol.

The emergency rules from both agencies will be in effect for 120 days and could be extended for an additional 60 days while permanent regulations are drafted.