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Slick City Action Park now open in Webster

Slick City Action Park opened in Webster on May 29, according to a press release from the company.

The details: At 37,000 square feet, the indoor dry-slide and air court park will feature nearly a dozen slides, a zipline, sports and dodgeball courts, a web crawler, an arcade, and an on-site cafe, according to the company's website.

Also of note: The venue is also designed to serve as a space for community gathering including birthday parties, corporate and team-building events, and adult nights, according to the release. 

  • 20750 Gulf Freeway, Webster

 
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Sprouts now open in Webster

Sprouts Farmers Market has opened its doors in Webster as of late May, according to the business's website.

What they offer: Sprouts offers fresh, natural and organic food with products that cater to a range of dietary needs, including gluten-free, plant-based and non-GMO products, according to the business's website.

Also of note: Based in Phoenix, the company employs approximately 35,000 team members and operates more than 450 stores in 24 states nationwide.

This is the first location to open in Webster, according to the business's website.

  • 1001 W. Bay Area Blvd., Webster

 
Across The Region
New HAR report shows slight increase in Houston's rental listings, leased properties in April

More renters in Greater Houston signed leases in April as available listings increased slightly and prices dipped, according to a May 20 report from the Houston Association of Realtors.

Breaking it down: The number of rentable single-family homes in the Houston area expanded by about 1.9% compared to April 2025, with 113 more new listings to choose from, according to the monthly rental market update. Additionally, the number of signed leases increased by approximately 9.7%.

Another detail: As for average lease prices, costs eased slightly by about 2.6% compared to last April, with the average lease price totaling $2,274 in 2026, the report shows.

Quote of note: "We're continuing to see a healthy rental market across Houston," HAR Chair Theresa Hill said in a statement. "Renters have more homes to choose from right now, and that's helping create a little more breathing room when it comes to pricing and decision making. Heading into the summer months, those conditions should continue to support a steady and competitive rental market."

 
What You May Have Missed
Harris County election results, Bed Bath & Beyond announcement: 5 trending stories in the Greater Houston area

Catch up on Community Impact’s coverage this week with five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from May 25-29.

1. Lamar CISD’s property value growth expected to increase to 4.5% for 2026-27 school year

2. See election results for Harris County judge, district clerk

3. Target, MD Anderson plans included in proposed Manvel mixed-use development

4. All the Crave Cheesecakes announces permanent closure

5. Bed Bath & Beyond to reopen inside four The Container Store locations in the Greater Houston area

 

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