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Marshalls to open in La Marque

Marshalls will welcome shoppers to its new La Marque location, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. 

A closer look: As an off-price retailer, Marshalls stores carry a selection of brand-name and designer fashion.

The details: Construction on the 25,000 square foot store is expected to begin in August and cost $1.2 million, according to the filing.

  • 960 FM 2004, La Marque

 
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Vietnamese restaurant serving bahn mi, desserts in League City

NearBite Banh Mi and Coffee opened in June in League City to serve Vietnamese sandwiches, rice plates and dessert, according to a sign on the restaurant building.

On the menu: The menu will feature Vietnamese bánh mì, steak shaking beef, cheese melts, croissants, baguette sandwiches, matcha drinks and a signature egg coffee.

What else: The restaurant also serves desserts, such as matcha panna cotta and ube crossiants, according to the website.

  • 241 S. Egret Bay Blvd., League City

 

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Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Houston area.

Karma Kolache & Macarons now serving sweet treats in Sugar Land

Breakfast bakery Karma Kolache & Dessert opened a new location at 1912 Wescott Ave., Ste. 228, in Sugar Land under the name Karma Kolache & Macarons, officials confirmed. The bakery soft opened in June and offers kolaches, doughnuts, breakfast sandwiches and coffee, according to its website. The new location also offers macarons in a variety of flavors, from classics like pistachio and vanilla to trendier options like Dubai chocolate.


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🥙 Mr. Shawarma now serving Mediterranean cuisine in Cypress area
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🍕 Brooklyn Pizzeria opens Fulshear-area location
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☕️ New coffee spot opens in Friendswood
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New restaurant at The Menil Collection brings all-day dining to the museum district

Chrôma opened June 30 at 1512 Sul Ross St., Houston. The restaurant features items that bring a sense of comfort, officials said, such as coffee and fresh pastries, as well as lunch and dinner options like chicken flautas, ratatouille, red snapper and the Campechana, which is made with shrimp, crab and summer gazpacho. Salads, shareables and desserts will also be available.


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Wing drone delivery service expands to 8 additional Greater Houston-area Walmarts

Wing, a drone delivery service, is now available at eight additional Walmart locations across the Greater Houston area, company officials announced via a July 8 news release.

What's new: Beginning July 8, drone delivery service is now also available at the following Greater Houston-area Walmart locations:

  • 13003 Tomball Parkway, Houston
  • 12353 FM 1960 Road W., Houston
  • 2901 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring
  • 20310 Hwy. 59, New Caney
  • 1025 Sawdust Road, Spring
  • 13484 Northwest Freeway, Houston
  • 13750 East Freeway, Houston
  • 3506 Hwy. 6 S., Houston

How it works: Per the release, the partnership allows Walmart customers to receive groceries and other household essentials via drone delivery, bypassing roadway traffic often faced by traditional delivery services.

 

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