Several Katy roads are set to see new asphalt by the end of the year.

What you need to know: At its July 13 meeting, Katy City Council approved a $548,985 construction contract with Environmental Allies Inc. for asphalt replacement on East Fourth Street and Airline Drive.

The project includes the mill and overlay of the existing pavement, full-depth repairs at select locations, ditch regrading and replacement of culverts and driveways, according to agenda documents.

Also of note: The work—which will be funded by the city’s capital improvement plan—also includes a 180-foot long segment of new waterline on East Third Street at Katyland Drive.

Next steps: Construction will begin in mid-August with a completion date estimated to be in mid-December, City Engineer David Kasper said.

Hearing specialists Hear Again America is slated to open a Katy location, owner Shawn Sorokoski confirmed.

The setup: The business provides hearing evaluations, care and hearing aid fittings, Sorokoski said. Other offerings include tinnitus treatment, online hearing screenings and speech evaluations, according to the company’s website.

• 3750 S. Mason Road, Ste. 700, Katy

Wing, a drone delivery service, is now available at eight additional Walmart locations across the Greater Houston area, company officials announced via a July 8 news release.

What's new: Beginning July 8, drone delivery service is now also available at the following Greater Houston-area Walmart locations:

• 13003 Tomball Parkway, Houston
• 12353 FM 1960 Road W., Houston
• 2901 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring
• 20310 Hwy. 59, New Caney
• 1025 Sawdust Road, Spring
• 13484 Northwest Freeway, Houston
• 13750 East Freeway, Houston
• 3506 Hwy. 6 S., Houston

Officials with Common Bond celebrated a June 29 opening of their new location at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, according to a June 29 news release.

The details: The new Common Bond location combines the brand's to-go concept with its bistro and bakery options to offer both on-the-go and dine-in options, per the release.

Items on the eatery's menu include:

• Sandwiches
• Pastries
• Salads
• Cakes
• Cookies
• Drip coffee and lattes
• Iced refreshers and energy drinks

• Opened June 29
• 7800 Airport Blvd., Houston