Global coffeehouse chain Starbucks is now serving coffee drinks, refreshers and small bites at its latest Cypress location in Bridgeland, per a Feb. 12 social media announcement.

At a glance: The 2,302-square-foot coffee shop opened along Bridgeland Creek Parkway in Village Green at Bridgeland Central, a 925-acre retail district in the Cypress master-planned community.

Bridgeland announced Starbucks as a Village Green tenant in September, adding to a mix of other dining and retail now open in the area including Crust Pizza Co., Teal Poppy and Jonathan's the Rub, Community Impact previously reported.

Stay tuned: P. Terry's Burger Stand and JETSET Pilates are also gearing up for opening in Village Green later this spring, according to an April 2 news release from the shopping district.

• 20103 Bridgeland Creek Parkway, Ste. 203, Cypress

Several major transportation projects are underway or set to begin over the summer in the Cypress and Cy-Fair areas, according to local officials. Here are seven updates on local projects in the region.

This list is not comprehensive.

Upcoming projects

Hwy. 290 resurfacing
Project: The Texas Department of Transportation plans to resurface and rehabilitate Hwy. 290 from Badtke Road to Telge Road.
Update: According to officials with TxDOT, the project will be approved to move forward by September, with construction starting soon after.

• Timeline: estimated start in September 2026
• Cost: $2.7 million
• Funding sources: TxDOT, H-GAC

• Timeline: estimated completion by second quarter 2026
• Cost: $1.1 million
• Funding sources: Community Development Block Grant, Harris County

The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority announced April 8 that the home of the Houston Rockets will receive $180 million in upgrades through fall 2027.

Mapping it out: During a presentation to the HCHSA board of directors, Gretchen Sheirr, president of business operations with the Rockets, announced significant interior and exterior changes coming to the Toyota Center, which opened in 2003.

“When you look at what has happened in those 23 years, and you think about what will happen in the next 23 years, we’re really excited about it,” Sheirr said.

Those upgrades include:

• 3,100 square feet extended main entrance with a glass facade
• New atrium upon entering the main entrance, with space for gathering
• Members lounge over the new entrance
• Expanded team store with an additional set of doors
• Standing room and general admission space for events
• Heightened suites that will raise ceilings about 18 inches for more space