Inspired by the Harlem Renaissance, Motown, Soul Train and hip hop UniverSoul Circus' all-new production WE ALL BELONG will begin showing at the Sam Houston Race Park July 17, per a news release.

At a glance: UniverSoul Circus was founded in 1994 by former Motown and rap executive Cedric Walker. According to the news release, the circus' new production will include:

• Flying motorcycles

• Fire-breathing stilt walkers

• An elite roller skating troupe

• Audience dance parties

"The goal is simple," Walker said in the news release. "In a world where people often focus on differences, WE ALL BELONG reminds us that music, movement, laughter, culture and human connection blur the lines between us and explore the point where cultures meet and ultimately unite through joy, rhythm and shared experience."

• Showing July 17-Aug. 2

• Tickets start at $25 (plus fees)

• 7575 North Sam Houston Parkway, Houston

Several dining options opened or are coming soon to the Spring-Klein area including Spring Stuebner Road, Cypresswood Drive, Louetta Road and Kuykendahl Road.

Galaxy Pizza now open on Louetta Road

The neighborhood-style pizza spot with vintage aesthetics opened June 6, officials confirmed.

The 1,800-square-foot space was founded by Anthony Calleo and designed by artist Brian Dibala to foster a nostalgic feel inspired by American pizzerias.

• Opened June 6

• 6450 Louetta Road, Spring

Common Bond Coffee & Bakery now open on Kuykendahl Road
The new location opened June 18 serving soups, sandwiches, pastries, and more, officials confirmed.

• Opened June 18

• 21620 Kuykendahl Road, Spring

Playa Bowls coming soon on Spring Stuebner Road

The franchise help a soft opening on June 26, and will hold a grand opening on July 11, Playa Bowl officials said.

Playa Bowls serves açaí bowls, cold press juices, and smoothies, according to the website.

• Soft opening: June 26, grand opening: July 11

• 6625 Spring Stuebner Road, Spring

Have a minute to catch up with Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out eight trending stories in the North Houston area from June 29-July 2.

1. Tomball ISD surpasses state and previous district scores for spring 2026 STAAR

2. Golden Chick opens first Conroe location

3. Elite Dermatology & Plastic Surgery coming soon to Bridgeland

4. Primark coming soon to Willowbrook Mall

5. Live music, Pokemon games: 8 events to attend in Spring-Klein

6. The Woodlands Transit Department announces updates to The Woodlands Express schedule

7. H-E-B to build $45M grocery store in Valley Ranch

8. Construction on Will Clayton Shopping Center in Humble expected to begin this summer

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas operates the state power grid, overseeing the flow of electricity to over 27 million customers. Yet ERCOT does not directly participate in Texas’ electric market or own any of the facilities that deliver power across the state.

The big picture: Power generation plants, transmission facilities and distribution lines are owned by outside companies, meaning that local power outages are typically isolated and handled by individual companies, rather than ERCOT.

How it works: In 1999, Texas legislators passed a law deregulating the state’s retail electric market. The law was designed to “introduce competition in Texas’ electric market by allowing consumers to choose their retail electric provider,” according to ERCOT.

Previously, most Texas utility companies owned all aspects of the electric supply chain, including generation, transmission and the delivery of power to customers.

Today, approximately 85% of electric customers in Texas can choose their retail electric provider, including those across the Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth regions. Customers in Austin and San Antonio get their electricity from municipally owned utilities.