Several businesses announced they would be opening across the Spring and Klein communities in 2026 according to prior Community Impact reporting. Take a look at some of the businesses set to open in 2026 and what they will be offering. 

Harbor Freight
The store will offer products at discounted rates and also sells products through its website. Products sold include auto parts, air and power tools, storage, outdoor power equipment, generators, welding supplies and hand tools.

• Opening first quarter 2026
• 1469 Spring Cypress Road, Spring

• Opening mid-2026
• 24527 Gosling Road, Ste. B101, Spring

Following an announcement from officials with The Annex Crafthouse announcing the bar and grill's closure on Dec. 16, a new sports bar has announced plans for the space in Spring.

The details: The bar is under new ownership once again and is being rebranded as Oak and Iron Sports Social according to the business website and social media. The space is also being renovated alongside the rebranding, and will reopen in 2026 based on project details. 

Some context: The Annex Crafthouse officially closed on Dec. 16 after being taken over by new ownership in July; however the business changed hands again in December and will have a new concept, officials said.

United Airlines launched its first nonstop service route from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tepic, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, on Dec. 20, according to a Dec. 22 news release.

The details: With the addition of the route, IAH will now serve as the sole U.S. destination out of the Tepic International Airport, according to the news release. The new route operates once a week on Saturdays, with seasonal service available from mid-December to mid-August. It provides direct access to the Riviera Nayarit region, according to the news release. With the addition of Tepic, United now serves 24 destinations in Mexico and 52 destinations across Latin America from IAH, the news release states.

Also of note: At William P. Hobby Airport, travelers moving through the Central Concourse now have a new sit-down dining option with the December opening of the Yard House, according to a Dec. 22 news release.

This November, Texas voters approved 17 constitutional amendments, also known as state propositions. Here’s what’s next for some of those propositions and what they mean for Texans.

The overview: Texas voters authorized the state to spend $1 billion annually on water supply funding, totaling $20 billion over a two-decade period, through Proposition 4. Funding will flow into the Texas Water Fund, a state account created in 2023 to help finance water projects.

However, state law requires that the money does not begin moving into the water fund until September 2027, and it will not be available for grants until 2029. Until then, state agencies, water utilities and local organizations will need to plan for funding, adjust rules and processes to align with recent state laws and update Texas’ water and flood plans, according to the Texas Water Foundation.

More details: Texas homeowners were set to see expanded property tax breaks on their 2025 tax bills under Propositions 11 and 13. Four other property tax exemptions approved by voters will take effect Jan. 1.