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PREVIEW: Kemah City Council to consider funds for Joann Blackledge Memorial Park design project

A continued collaborative effort between the city of Kemah and University of Houston architecture students to design a memorial park honoring Joann Blackledge, former first lady of Kemah, will be considered by Kemah City Council at its Nov. 5 meeting

The consideration will be made through a rollover budget amendment for fiscal year 2025-26.

What you need to know: The proposed amendment would reauthorize up to $25,000—funds approved initially in 2025 but not yet expended—as part of a 50/50 cost share between the city’s general fund and hotel occupancy tax fund.

 
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Return To Wellness offers holistic healing through acupuncture, Chinese medicine

Nine years ago, Deborah Bilak left her career in corporate America to pursue her dream of opening an acupuncture and wellness practice. Her practice, Return To Wellness, uses acupuncture and Chinese medicine to treat chronic pain, arthritis, mental health and digestive issues, as well as other disorders.

How it works: First, clients interested in treatment come in for a free consultation. At the consultation, Bilak explains what acupuncture is and how she would use it to treat their pain points. Usually, this is done by sticking fine, sterile needles at specific points on the body to eliminate pain.

A closer look: Bilak said she takes a holistic approach to treatment, not only treating symptoms but mind, body and spirit. She believes a client’s mental and emotional states are an important part of treatment, which is why she makes sure to ask about what is weighing heavily on them.
  • 17625 El Camino Real, Ste. 200, Houston
 
In Your Community
11 Houston-area Veterans Day events and restaurant specials to honor the holiday

Several events commemorating Veterans Day are taking place in the Greater Houston area. These events are listed chronologically and not comprehensive.

Lone Star College Veterans Services 5K Rally Up Run in Kingwood
The event will feature interactive activities including games, refreshments, a coloring flag station and an opportunity to write thank-you notes to veterans.

  • Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-noon
  • Free


Houston Salutes American Heroes Commemoration and Parade
The traditional Veterans Day ceremony will take place in Downtown Houston with acknowledgements and a keynote speaker. 

  • Nov. 11, 10 a.m. ceremony; 11:30 a.m. parade start
  • Free (admission) and parking in the Theatre District parking garage


Woodlands Township Veterans Day Tribute
Hosted in partnership with The Woodlands Fire Department, a patriotic ceremony will take place recognizing and thanking those who have served. The event will feature a presentation of colors, musical performances, remarks by local dignitaries and a donation drop-off site where goods will be shipped to troops.

  • Nov. 11, 4-5 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
 

YOUR WEEKEND TO-LIST

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

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Conroe  |  Nov. 7-8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Montgomery County Nutcracker Market

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Friendswood  |  Nov. 8, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fall Haul

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Montgomery  |  Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Woodforest Animal Hospital Annual Fall Fest

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Humble  |  Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

ForestFest

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Fulshear  |  Nov. 8, 1-5 p.m.

Fulshear Police Foundation Gumbo Cook-off

Learn more.

 
On The Business Beat
9 new claw machine entertainment centers now open in Houston

Several claw machine arcades opened in the Houston area this year, per previous Community Impact reporting. Here are a few:

Claw City
Claw City officials confirmed the entertainment center opened a new location in late March. Claw City is a coin-operated claw machine arcade offering games and prizes, per its Facebook page.

  • Opened March 30
  • 19003 Windsor Pointe Drive, Ste. 300, Tomball

Crabmee Japanese
The entertainment venue has multiple claw machines filled with plushies and gachapon capsule toys—which are either filled with collectible figures or treats, per the business's website. Crabmee also offers anime figurines, rare merchandise and exclusive items from different anime series.
  • Opened Jan. 25
  • 19014-A Gulf Freeway, Friendswood

Rekin Mini Shop
Rekin Mini Shop, a claw arcade, opened at the shopping strip across the street from Cypress Springs High School. The business offers claw machines, gifts, toys and collectibles, as well as imported snacks and drinks, according to the store's Google profile.
  • Opened in September
  • 7914 Fry Road, Ste. 260, Cypress
 

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