Impact roundup: 8 businesses now open, coming soon in Bay Area
Several businesses have opened recently or are coming soon in the Bay Area. Check out some of them below. This list is not comprehensive.
Now open The Exercise Coach The business offers 20-minute, private workouts for all fitness levels, including various machines and bio-sensitive training technologies.
1455 FM 646 Road, Ste. 101, League City
Gorjana The brand specializes in bracelets, earrings, rings and charms, and offers more personalized options, such as engravable jewelry, birthstone collections and wedding bands.
700 Baybrook Mall Drive, Ste. F 100, Friendswood
Coming soon Beem Light Sauna The infrared sauna uses full-spectrum light that officials said can promote deep detoxification, boost metabolism, relieve pain, reduce stress, strengthen immunity and rejuvenate skin.
Popular Southern fast food franchise to open in League City this fall
A new Bojangles is set to open near the intersection of League City Parkway and Egret Boulevard, officials with League City said in a business brief new release.
On the menu: The fast food franchise is known for its Southern food selections, such as fried chicken, biscuits and tea. Bojangles’ menu also features sandwiches and sides, including macaroni and cheese, green beans, mashed potatoes and coleslaw.
What else: The restaurant chain also offers catering services, delivering boxed meals, sweets and beverages, along with other menu items.
13 Houston-area haunted houses, ghost tours open ahead of Halloween
Looking for a spine-tingling and spooky activity to get in the Halloween spirit? Check out this guide for haunted houses and ghost tours throughout the Greater Houston area.
Creepy Hollow Haunted House Multiple themed scary attractions are offered by Creepy Hollow Haunted House. Visit beloved creepy characters as they stalk about the property. General admission includes all three main haunts—”Dark Woods,” “Pitch Black” and “Scare Factory.”
Houston Terror Dome Haunted House Take your pick of various themed haunted houses to sneak through at the Houston Terror Dome. Attractions include “Soul Sucker” and “Dolly's Doll House.” The business also offers activities such as paintball, a haunted bar, escape rooms and axe throwing.
Houston single-family home sales jump nearly 12% in August, inventory up over 30%
The gist: Single-family home sales rose 11.9% compared to the same time last year in August, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ August 2025 Housing Market Update released Sept. 10. The number of homes available was also reported to be 30.4% above last year’s number. While sales and available homes numbers were higher, home prices didn’t show as much change this August compared to last year. The median sales price remained almost unchanged at $335,000, according to the report.
What they’re saying: “August brought the strongest sales gains we’ve seen so far this year, and that’s encouraging for both sides of the market,” HAR Chair Shae Cottar said. “Buyers have more choices and negotiating power than they’ve had in more than a decade while sellers continue to benefit from solid demand. As mortgage rates continue to ease, I anticipate buyer activity will remain solid in the coming months.”
