See what’s happening this weekend around the Tomball area, Sept. 26-27
Need something to do this weekend? See this list of events going on throughout the Tomball area this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.
Glass Cutting 101: Learn safety techniques, information on different types of cutters, glass and how to follow pattern lines at Splendid Things Stained Glass.
Sept 26, 6-8 p.m.
$50
410 W. Main St., Tomball
‘80s Night at 403 Eats: Watch The Spicolis in its debut show for a night of ‘80s music at 403 Eats in Tomball.
Layla’s Barkery pet shop and bakery opens brick-and-mortar location in Tomball
Layla’s Barkery, a mobile pet shop and bakery, opened its Tomball storefront in August, owner and baker Monica Baweja confirmed. The bakery specializes in natural, human-grade treats, cakes and frozen desserts. The pet shop also features premium pet food, supplements and raw bones.
Notable quote: “When I adopted Layla, my goal was simple—spoil her with the best. I wanted her to have a healthy diet, but store-bought treats were filled with ingredients I couldn’t even pronounce. That’s when I started baking my own, using only safe, natural and nutritious ingredients,” Baweja said. “Watching Layla enjoy every last crumb was the best feeling—that’s how Layla’s Barkery was born in 2017.”
Stay tuned: A grand opening for the business will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11.
American Cancer Society, Occidental partner to expand access to cancer care in Texas
Per a Sept. 12 press release, the American Cancer Society and Occidental have partnered to expand access to life-saving cancer treatment to patients across Texas. Occidental’s half-million-dollar donation will help the American Cancer Society continue to deliver the resources patients need to access cancer care that could save their lives.
The details: With the new contribution, Occidental is helping fund essential access to care programs that remove barriers often standing between diagnosis and survival for cancer patients, according to the release.
Programs the partnership is helping with include free lodging, rides to treatment and 24/7 support for cancer patients and caregivers.
Quote of note: “We are honored to contribute to the American Cancer Society and help remove barriers to accessing vital care so people can focus on their healing journey,” said Rob Stevens, vice president of supply chain with Occidental.
Thousands of Texas businesses barred from selling THC to customers under 21
Many Texas retailers can no longer sell consumable THC products to customers under 21 years old after the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission approved two emergency rules Sept. 23.
The overview: The new rules, which were drafted after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a Sept. 10 executive order requesting tighter THC regulations, apply only to retailers that sell alcohol. The rules state that businesses may not sell, serve or deliver consumable hemp products to minors and must check all customers' IDs before selling them THC products.
Zooming in: About 60,000 Texas businesses hold TABC licenses and will be prohibited from selling THC products to minors. Those businesses include bars, restaurants, liquor stores, grocery stores and some convenience stores.
However, the rule does not apply to THC retailers that do not sell alcohol or have a TABC license, such as smoke shops, gas stations or online sellers. The TABC and the Texas Department of State Health Services are working to determine how to best enforce age restrictions for THC retailers that do not sell alcohol, agency spokespeople said.
FOODIE FRIDAY Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Houston area.
Aki Sushi and Asian Fusion opened its doors in Manvel in September. Nestled in Manvel Town Center, the family-owned restaurant serves steak and sushi that is made fresh daily, as previously reported by Community Impact. At the restaurant, customers can choose from a variety of sushi, including popular items such as spicy tuna rolls, shaggy dog rolls and California rolls. Additionally, Aki Sushi and Asain Fusion offers bento boxes, rice and noodle dishes, hibachi, nigiri and sashimi.
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Owner Letty Martinez said she has plans to open The Taco Shop in Humble this fall.
Martinez said The Taco Shop will offer authentic Mexican breakfast options and will be located two doors away from her other restaurant, Letty’s Authentic Mexican Cocina.
“Letty’s usually opens at 11 a.m. so I wanted to open a restaurant to offer breakfast,” Martinez said.
