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Where Fort Bend ISD kids can get free meals this summer

Fort Bend ISD Child Nutrition Department staff will serve free breakfast and lunch throughout the summer for children ages 18 or younger and adults with disabilities up to 21 years old.

What you need to know: FBISD campuses will offer summer meals at 13 locations from early June to late July, according to the district’s website. The meals—which must be eaten inside the school’s cafeteria—are available to all children 18 and under who live within FBISD boundaries, regardless of enrollment, district officials said.

One last thing: All locations will be closed the week of July 6-9, per FBISD’s website.

 
In Your Community
Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center to celebrate 10th anniversary

Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a soccer-inspired birthday bash May 30 at 11 a.m., officials announced in a news release.

What to expect: The birthday bash will feature appearances by Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center CEO Rayanne Darensbourg and Sugar Land Mayor Carol McCutcheon, as well as hands-on activities for Fort Bend County families, per the release.

The celebration will also feature a symbolic “10 Goals for 10 Years” kickoff celebration as committee members score 10 soccer balls into the net.

In their own words: “What began as a bold vision a decade ago has grown into a vibrant community treasure shaped by the laughter, imagination and curiosity of the children and families we serve every day," Darensbourg said.

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Metro News
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."

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Houston area.

The Taco Shop On First St. now serving breakfast in Humble

The Taco Shop On First St. is now serving Mexican breakfast options, including breakfast tacos made with handmade tortillas. Owned by Letty Martinez, The Taco Shop is located next to her other restaurant, Letty’s Authentic Mexican Cocina, in Humble.


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🍕 Forno Flatbread Co. now serving Italian and Lebanese cuisine in Katy
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🍪 Some Mo’ Dough? now offering sourdough loaves, cookies in New Caney
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🍰 International bakery Paris Baguette opens new cafe in the Houston Heights
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☕️ NearBite Banh Mi and Coffee coming soon to League City
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Portland-based burger chain Killer Burger makes debut in Houston

Killer Burger opened May 7 at 1909 Taylor St., Ste. A, Houston. The restaurant offers burger combinations in a variety of sizes and combos. Guests can also customize their options to be gluten-free, veggie or keto-friendly, with a lettuce wrap option or meatless patty. Sides include fries and onion rings.


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CI Texas
Universal Kids Resort sets July 1 opening date

Universal Kids Resort will open in Frisco on July 1.

What you need to know: The theme park is a first-of-its-kind that is designed for kids. Guests can start planning their vacations with tickets sales and hotel bookings now available, according to a May 28 news release.

Tickets, packages and the first annual pass option for Universal Kids Resort are officially on sale.

Looking back: The theme park was announced in January 2023 and it was always geared toward young children and families. The project later broke ground that year and the hotel joined the Frisco tourism group in early 2026.

Quote of note: "When Universal opens, it's going to be something that's really unique about growing up in Frisco," Mayor Jeff Cheney said. "It's going to be kind of a big part of the Frisco DNA going forward."

 

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