The Back Nine will open its doors in Kingwood on Oct. 19, owner Rooter Chandler confirmed Oct. 15.

What they offer: The simulated indoor golf venue will offer 24/7 access to public or private bays for golfers of all experience levels. Chandler noted the venue will offer different membership levels to meet various needs.

Check it out: Chandler said he recently launched the webpage to book tee times. He is also still offering a limited number of founding memberships, which give a 20% discount for the life of the membership plus other perks. Additionally, Chandler is offering demos for those who are interested in The Back Nine and would like to try it out.

• Opening Oct. 19, grand opening in November

• 2815 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Ste. 100, Kingwood

Pet Ranch, a longtime pet supply and dog grooming shop in Kingwood, is under new ownership.

Meet the owners: Effective Oct. 1, Kent and Jan Stevens sold the 48-year-old business to Darren and Corri Moura-Smith. The new owners are Kingwood natives who have two of their children working in the store.

The shop was originally opened in 1978 by Jim and Joan Brown.

What they offer: In an Oct. 1 social media post, the new owners announced they have no planned changes for Pet Ranch, stating they will be:

• Retaining the same staff

• Selling the same products

Located at 4411 Kingwood Drive, the shop offers dog grooming services, food, treats and toys for dogs and cats, and supplies for other small pets.

Three Harris County leaders held a press conference Oct. 15 to call for local data center development oversight and protections for residents.

The overview: County Attorney Abbie Kamin and commissioners Adrian Garcia and Lesley Briones are asking the state legislature to expand the county's authority, as counties currently have little to no authority to stop these developments.

Harris County has 55 operating, under construction or planned data centers. During an Oct. 15 meeting, the Harris County Commissioners Court passed a motion requiring:

• County departments to notify the court when major data centers apply for permits

• The County Attorney’s Office to report on existing county authority and oversight

• The Office of Intergovernmental and Global Affairs to advocate for statutory changes to strengthen county oversight in unincorporated areas during the next legislative session

The impact: Residents have raised concerns regarding grid reliability, noise, water and energy use, and utility costs. CenterPoint Energy expects to connect eight gigawatts of new data center load in the Houston area by 2029.

A new online marketplace called Shef launched in Houston this month, connecting residents with local chefs who prepare and deliver fresh, homemade meals.

The specifics: Houston is the 10th market to join the platform. The service offers 1,351 diverse dishes from 60 different cuisines, allowing customers to choose meals by cuisine or preference, such as high-protein, vegetarian, gluten-free, GLP-1 friendly and kid-approved.

How it works: To use the service, customers select their zip code, household size, weekly meal count, diet preferences, proteins and favorite cuisines. Shef then recommends meals made by nearby chefs for delivery during the week.

One more thing: Weekly meal subscriptions start at four meals per week and cost $35 for the first week.

Shef is available for residents across the Greater Houston area, including Houston proper and cities such as Bellaire, Pasadena, Clear Lake, Cypress, Katy and Spring/Klein. Service also extends into Fort Bend County, including Sugar Land, Missouri City, Pearland and Friendswood.

Texas-based healthcare company Harbor Health is acquiring 27 Village Medical clinics in Greater Houston.

The overview: The two groups have signed an agreement, and the transaction is expected to close at the end of the year.

Key details of the acquisition include:

• The clinics span locations in Brazoria, Fort Bend, Harris and Montgomery counties.

• Village Medical will continue to operate under its name, and clinic patients do not need to take any action.

• The clinics will continue to accept their current insurance plans.

• After the acquisition, Harbor Health will operate nearly 70 clinics across Texas.

The details: Harbor Health plans have no deductible, and referrals are covered at no cost. Enrollment for Harbor's individual and family plans will begin Nov. 1, with coverage effective Jan. 1. Large employer plans are also available.