Husband and wife Michael and Teresa Shields opened Cronos Café & Collectables in Cypress after selling their pet crematory business. The shop blends their individual interests of coffee and comics to provide a cozy, welcoming space for the community.

Located near Goodson Middle School, the cafe features a family-friendly, nostalgic atmosphere and offers:

• A drink menu including lattes, frappuccinos, French press coffee and cold brew, with a pistachio caramel latte called the Yoda being the most popular.

• Bakery items such as cinnamon rolls, cookies and Cachitos, alongside rotating gelato flavors.

• Collectibles for sale, including comics, baseball cards, figurines, Pokémon cards and Magic: The Gathering cards.

• Free games to play, including board games, Pac-Man and a pinball machine.

• Events and meet-ups, such as Dungeons and Dragons sessions.

The chiropractic clinic HealthSource is now open in Cypress, officials confirmed. Located at 9430 Fry Road, Ste. 150, this is the first HealthSource location in the Cypress area and the fifth in the Houston area.

HealthSource has over 130 locations. Its services include:

• Laser therapy

• Nutritional counseling

• Cupping therapy

• Orthotic care

The clinic opened on Nov. 2, and the chiropractor at this location is Dr. Blakelyn Mayeaux.

The Cypress and Cy-Fair area saw a variety of new businesses open in October.

Aleyotl Coffee & Bakery

The Mexican-inspired cafe offers baked goods and drink options including horchata matcha, Duvalín latte, Mazapán latte and Café de Olla.

"Our concept is inspired by our roots in Michoacán and Mexico City," Co-owner and barista Yanitzi Duarte said. "The name 'Aleyotl' combines the inspiration of the alebrije with 'yollotl,' the Nahuatl word for heart, representing 'the heart of alebrije.'"

• Soft-opened Sept. 11; grand opening Oct. 28

• 28404 Hempstead Road, Unit G09, Cypress

The Peach Cobbler Factory Cy-Fair

The dessert shop franchise offers cobblers, banana pudding, cheesecake in a cup, cookies, churros and more.

"Opening The Peach Cobbler Factory has a very personal meaning for me. My connection to peach cobbler began long before I ever considered becoming a franchise owner," Tiffanie Johnson, owner of The Peach Cobbler Factory Cy-Fair, said.

• Soft-opened Oct. 25; grand opening Nov. 7

• 13325 Farm to Market 1960 W., Houston

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest has added a next-generation robotic-assisted surgical system to expand access to advanced minimally invasive care. According to an Oct. 23 release, the technology allows surgeons to perform complex procedures through small incisions rather than the larger openings required for traditional surgery.

The details: Depending on the procedure and the individual patient, benefits of this minimally invasive surgery may include:

• Less postoperative pain

• Reduced blood loss

• Shorter hospital stays

• A faster return to everyday activities

The system features improved high-definition, three-dimensional visualization and highly responsive instruments. A notable advancement is the system's ability to provide surgeons with feedback regarding the amount of force applied to tissue.

Quote of note: "This investment is about more than bringing new technology into our operating rooms. It's about giving our patients access to advanced surgical care right here in our community," said Joel North, CEO. "We are committed to providing our physicians with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional care while helping patients get back to the people and activities they love."