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New Cajun seafood restaurant opens near Manvel, Pearland

Houston-based Cajun seafood restaurant 7 Spice Cajun Seafood has opened its 20th location in Arcola, near Manvel and Pearland, an employee with the business said.

What they offer: The restaurant serves boiled cajun food, including shrimp, snow crab and crawfish.

What else: Other specialties include blackened shrimp pasta, Cajun fried rice, gumbo, crawfish and shrimp etouffee, and red beans and rice, according to the restaurant's website.

📍 13630 Hwy. 6, Ste. 351, Arcola

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Overdress Styles boutique to open at Pearland's The Famous Market

Overdress Styles, a clothing boutique, will open at Pearland's The Famous Market in early September, according to a social media post from the business.

What you need to know: Overdress Styles sells women's clothing and Texans and Astros clothing, according to the business's website.

📍11200 Broadway St., Ste. 940, Pearland

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Leah Barton to head Harris County Public Health as executive director

After serving more than a year as Harris County Public Health’s interim director, Leah Barton was officially appointed to lead the county’s public health department.

Quote of note: “Over the past year, I’ve had the great privilege of leading Harris County Public Health,” Barton said in a Sept. 2 news release. “During that time, we have opened new health hubs, expanded mobile care, strengthened support for families, and responded to public health challenges across our community. These efforts reflect our shared commitment to making health services more accessible, connected, and responsive to the needs of the people we serve.”

Zooming out: Barton was first tapped to serve in the interim role in 2024 after former HCPH Executive Director Barbie Robinson was removed from her position last August.

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