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Bombshell MedSpa opens new location in League City, third spa in Greater Houston area

Bombshell MedSpa opened its third medical spa this past summer in League City at the intersection of Main Street and Houston Avenue.

What they offer: The business offers an array of wellness and medical aesthetic services, including cosmetic injectables, laser hair removal, weight loss treatments, hair restoration, customized facials and medical-grade skincare products, according to the medical spa’s website.

About the company: Bombshell MedSpa was founded in 2018 by three nurse practitioners looking to enter aesthetics. 

📍 303 E. Main St., Ste. 150, League City

 
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It's a Bling Thang boutique opens in League City

It's a Bling Thang, a clothing boutique, opened in League City on Sept. 6, according to a social media post from the business.

The details: The boutique sells clothing, drink accessories and sports gear, including for teams such as the Houston Astros and Houston Texans, according to the business's social media.

📍 2800 W. Main St., Ste. A, League City

 
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8 new mobile STEM labs to visit 270 Texas school districts this school year

Education in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, may become more accessible for Texas public school students this school year.

What happened: Officials from national education nonprofit Learning Undefeated and the Texas Education Agency celebrated the opening of eight new mobile STEM labs at a Sept. 10 ribbon-cutting ceremony in Austin. The TEA-funded labs are expected to visit 270 school districts across the state in the 2025-26 school year.

Notable quote: In an ever-changing world, access to STEM education remains critical to help prepare our students for career pathways and lifelong success,” said Alejando Delgado, TEA deputy commissioner of operations.

The overview: Learning Undefeated built eight new mobile STEM labs after receiving a $3.5 million grant from the TEA, according to Learning Defeated information. The organization opened its first mobile STEM lab in Texas in 2020.

The nine regionally-based labs will now visit elementary and middle school campuses across the state’s 20 educational service center regions. Kindergarten through eighth grade students may participate in a variety of STEM activities to learn engineering design.
 

 
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4 Houston-area events celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

There are several events taking place in the Greater Houston area to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from Sept. 15-Oct. 15. This list is not comprehensive.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Houston Premium Outlets is hosting a performance and dance lessons from Mixteco Ballet Folklorico and a performance from Mariachi Estrella de Mi Tierra.

  • Sept. 20, 1-4 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 29300 Hempstead Road, Cypress

 

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