Chick-fil-A plans location at Hwy. 249, Grand Parkway intersection
Chick-fil-A is opening a new location in Tomball near the intersection of Hwy. 249 and the Grand Parkway, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
The details: Construction is set to begin in May 2026 and finish in October 2026, according to the filing. The project has an estimated cost of $4.5 million. Details are subject to change. Menu items from the fast-food chain include chicken sandwiches, strips and nuggets, along with sides such as salads and fries.
Elevate Foot & Ankle rebrands, changes name to Sorenson Foot & Ankle
Elevate Foot & Ankle rebranded and changed its name to Sorenson Foot & Ankle in August, owner and doctor Ernest Sorenson confirmed.
The gist: The business, located in Magnolia, offers a variety of services including orthotics, physical therapy, podiatry and diabetic foot care, according to its website. In addition, Sorenson Foot & Ankle can treat conditions including pain, sprains and strains, fractures and arthritis.
Quote of note: “We’re excited to continue serving the Magnolia community under our new name,” Sorenson said. “While our name has changed, our mission has not—to provide advanced, compassionate care for all foot and ankle needs, helping patients step back into life with confidence.”
Amazing Window Cleaners launched a new division called Amazing Christmas Lights, which will specialize in full-service Christmas and holiday lighting installations in and around Montgomery County, according to an Aug. 25 news release.
More details: Booking for the holiday season will begin Oct. 1. Amazing Christmas Lights will offer free estimates, design consultations, maintenance and takedown after the holidays, according to the news release.
What they're saying: “This expansion is a natural next step for us,” Sonya Brazeal, CEO and co-owner of Amazing Window Cleaners, said via news release. “We’ve spent years earning the trust of our community, and now we’re excited to spread holiday cheer—literally lighting up Montgomery County one home at a time.”
Harris County Flood Control seeks public input on flood risk plans across 11 watersheds
Harris County Flood Control District officials are looking for residents to provide input with their flood experiences during extreme weather events and how the county’s 11 watersheds have impacted their communities.
Two-minute impact: Along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the HCFCD is spearheading Phase 1 of what’s being called the Solutions for Advancing Floodplain Evaluation and Resilience study. The SAFER study’s aim, according to HCFCD, is to evaluate and identify large-scale flood risk reduction projects across these 11 watersheds in Harris County:
Brays Bayou
Buffalo Bayou
Clear Creek
Cypress Creek
Little Cypress Creek
Greens Bayou
Halls Bayou
Hunting Bayou
Sims Bayou
Vince Bayou
White Oak Bayou
What they're saying: HCFCD officials at an August Cypress Creek workshop said the multiyear, multiphase initiative will incorporate technical analysis to develop a strategy using both structural and non-structural tools such as detention basins, tunnels and floodplain risk analysis.
What residents should know: The online survey on the HCFCD website is available for Phase 1 public input until Sept. 25.
