Einstein Bros. Bagels will open a location in League City in mid-January, Public Relations Manager Gabriel Washburn said.

What they offer: The large American chain is best known for its freshly baked bagels, sandwiches, coffees and other baked goods.

• 1911 W. League City Parkway, Ste. 200, League City

Austin-founded coffee shop Summer Moon Coffee is set to open in Tuscan Lakes in League City in late February, an employee with the coffee shop said.

What they offer: Summer Moon Coffee specializes in Texas post oak-roasted coffee beans and their very own Moon Milk sweet creamer.

On the menu: The coffee shop's menu includes hot and cold coffee beverages, such as Summer Moon Latte, Blue Moon Latte and Winter Moon Latte, as well as pastries and breakfast sandwiches.

Also of note: The shop also sells coffee beans in bags with an option to choose between over 10 different subtle flavors.

• 1340 E. League City Parkway, Unit 100, League City

From volunteer events to parades, there are several events to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Greater Houston area. 

MLK Lonestar
The Lone Star Community Center is holding an event to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.

• Jan. 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Free
• Lone Star Community Center, 2500 Lone Star Parkway, Montgomery

• Jan. 18, 4 p.m.
• Free
• 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands

• Jan. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Free
• Hope Farms, 10401 Scott St., Houston

Houston-area hospitality businesses can now earn points for their sustainability practices as part of a new program that aims to limit environmental harm ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In a nutshell: The FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host Committee launched the “New Year, New Hou” initiative Jan. 12 to mitigate the environmental impact of tourism during the tournament, which will run from June 11 to July 19, per a news release. Roughly 500,000 people are expected to visit Houston to watch the games, Community Impact previously reported.

About the program: Hotels, motels and restaurants—including cafés and bars—based within the Houston-Galveston Area Council's boundaries can participate in the program through Feb. 28, according to the release.

Qualifying businesses can earn badges by implementing environmentally friendly practices pertaining to waste management, energy efficiency and natural resources, according to the committee’s Hospitality Sustainability Toolkit. 

What to expect: Verified businesses will be added to a “sustainable tourism guide” for World Cup visitors, per the release.