HTX-WDL: Impact 10/27/2025

Founded in 1994 as an upscale dining spot in The Woodlands, Amerigo’s Grille has built its legacy on fresh seafood and handcrafted pasta.

Along with a carefully curated wine list served in an elegant setting accented by artwork from local artists and the owner’s mother, Amerigo’s boasts a mix of contemporary and traditional elements.

The backstory: Owned by father and daughter duo Casey Kosh and Tina Goodson, Amerigo celebrated 30 years serving The Woodlands in August. The eatery originally opened in 1989 as Amerigo’s Seafood and Pasta in the Spring area and later relocated to The Woodlands.

Quote of note: “With the support and blessing of [The Woodlands’ founder] Mr. George Mitchell—who believed Amerigo’s added to the quality of life in the community—we opened our doors in The Woodlands,” Kosh said. “At that time, fine dining options were limited, so it was truly special to be part of the area’s growth and to help shape its culinary scene.”

 

El Refu Seafood officials confirmed the eatery expanded with a new location in Spring in October.

The details: The eatery has two additional locations in Humble and Cy-Fair and serves Tex-Mex cuisine. Per the business' Facebook page, the new location specializes in seafood and offers shrimp platters, oysters, ceviche and crab legs.
 

• Opened Oct. 20
• 25186 I-45, Spring

The Woodlands began its annual community-wide reforestation and vine maintenance program, the township announced Oct. 21.

In a nutshell: The reforestation and clean-up events are in place to plant more native trees and maintain the forest by removing invasive species, according to the news release.

The details: The township conducted 120 days of vine removal and restoration from January to March as part of Phase 1 of their efforts. Phase 2 will include another 120 days of restoration work from October to December, according to the news release.
 

Harris County Public Health officials announced the launch of an online, public dashboard aimed at informing the community about human cases of mosquito-borne diseases.

Explained: As of Oct. 16, at least 192 positive mosquito samples across the county have been identified. Throughout the year, HCPH’s mosquito and vector control department officials track, test, and eliminate disease-carrying mosquitoes in the county, according to an Oct. 17 news release.

A closer look: In 2025, HCPH confirmed West Nile virus in the northern section of the county including parts of Tomball, Spring, Humble, Cypress, Katy and Kingwood.

Quote of note: Jennifer Kiger, director of the county’s office of epidemiology, surveillance and emerging diseases department, said in a news release the new dashboard is for residents to stay informed about potential mosquito-borne diseases in Harris County.

“While our current case numbers are low, it’s still important for everyone to protect themselves from mosquito bites—especially during the warmer months when mosquitoes are most active,” Kiger said.