Real estate firms Baker Katz and Fox & Graham are partnering to redevelop a new retail center, Tomball Mercantile, near Hwy. 249 and Medical Complex Drive.

Breaking it down: According to a May 28 news release, the planned development will be approximately 15,255 square feet of retail space located next to the 150-acre Tomball Medical Complex. The partners expect to officially break ground on the project this summer.

Quote of note: “Tomball Mercantile represents an opportunity to activate one of the most important corners in Tomball with a thoughtful mix of dining and service-oriented retail,” Baker Katz development partner Ben Brown said.

Operator Heather Martin confirmed that the locally owned coffeehouse will open a second location on Honea Egypt Road in mid- to late July. Operator Heather Martin confirmed that the locally owned coffeehouse will open a second location on Honea Egypt Road in mid- to late July.

What's special about it: The sister spot will be drive-thru only and offer items from its classic cafe menu, as well as globally influenced coffees.

• Opening in mid- to late July

• 923 Honea Egypt Road, Magnolia

The YMCA of Greater Houston has unveiled its scheduled summer programs to promote active lifestyles among children and teens and provide access to water safety education, according to a news release.

What you need to know: Throughout the summer, the organization’s programming will include:

• Camp Cullen: The outdoor camp experience aims toward confidence building and soft skill development for youth through water sports, adventure courses, horseback riding and other activities.
• Day camps: Engagement-driven experiences utilize science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning; creative arts; sports; water safety education; and outdoor recreation to encourage youth productivity.

Restrooms have begun to reopen at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport as part of a $30 million project, according to a news release from Houston Airports.

The openings are a part of the multiyear initiative—which sparked from a challenge by Houston Mayor John Whitmire in 2024—to modernize the approximately 20-year-old restroom facilities of both of Houston’s airports, per the release.

What's changed: In the first five months of this year, restrooms near IAH gates A12, A25 and D7 as well as Hobby gates 28-32, per the release. Renovated restrooms in Terminal A baggage claim at IAH are expected to open before the summer.

Restroom renovations include:

• Expanded stalls to accommodate carry-on luggage
• Improved Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility
• New flooring, wall finishes and modern lighting
• Upgraded fixtures for durability and cleanliness
• Smart technology to alert staff of bathroom needs

As Houston prepares to see seven matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, several venues plan to hold watch parties across the Greater Houston area.

Rooftop Cinema Club
Rooftop Cinema Club invites soccer fans for the FIFA USA vs Paraguay match.

• June 12, 8 p.m.

• $15 (admission)

• 1700 Post Oak Blvd., 5th Level, Houston

Green Street
Taking place throughout GreenStreet Alley, programming will include experiences such as lasso competitions, axe throwing, Texas line dancing lessons, a Texas Makers Market curated by Feel Good Group, cowboy caricature artists, dueling mechanical bulls and cow milking contests.

• June 12-17, full schedule can be viewed on the website

• Free (admission)

• 1201 Fannin St., Houston

District 2.4.9 Bar & Grill
FIFA watch parties at District 2.4.9 Bar & Grill will feature large screens, cold drinks and specials, full kitchen all day.

• Through July 19

• Free (admission)

• 23238 Hwy. 249, Tomball