HTX-SLM: Impact 9/3/2025

Check out some businesses in the Sugar Land and Missouri City area that have recently opened, as reported by Community Impact. This list is not comprehensive.

LocalVet Urgent Care
The clinic offers after-hour emergency care, surgical procedures, end-of-life options and a variety of other services tailored to the needs of every pet.

• Opened July 1
• 9402 Hwy. 6, Ste. 300, Missouri City

• Opened July 10
• 1530 Independence Blvd., Missouri City

• Opened July 26
• 9010 Sienna Crossing Drive, Ste. 200, Missouri City

Chai Shai, a family-owned café specializing in both traditional and fusion South Asian street food, has expanded to Sugar Land.

What’s on the menu: Owner Sadaf M. Habib said the menu features a variety of food options, including Indian street food such as samosas, puff pastries and roti; Mexican street food such as quesadillas and tacos; burgers and sandwiches; all-day breakfast featuring omelets and flatbread.

The restaurant also offers various hot and iced drinks options such as milkshakes, lassi yogurt, coffee and a chai selection. Catering options are also available including slider trays and chaat carts.

Zooming out: The restaurant's original location is located in Hilcroft at 6632 Southwest Fwy., Houston.

• 636 Hwy. 6, Ste. 500, Sugar Land

A new study found that phase one of the George R. Brown Convention Center’s transformation project will help attract new spending, meetings and conventions to the center, as well as drive up hotel occupancy for years to come, according to an Aug. 27 news release.

The details: Houston unveiled a new master plan in March to transform Downtown Houston and its East End into a more walkable convention and entertainment district, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

The first phase of the project, which was the main focus of the study, includes a 700,000-square-foot expansion of the GRB, which the city dubbed GRB Houston South.

According to the analysis, conducted by destination real estate advisory group Hunden Partners and commissioned by Houston First Corporation, GRB Houston South will generate more than $20 billion in spending, increase the number of citywide meetings and conventions by 62% and reduce “dark days” or downtime at the facility by 66%.
 

There are a variety of fall events and festivals taking place throughout the Greater Houston area through early November. This list is not comprehensive and events are subject to change. 

P-6 Farms’ Fall Festival
During weekends this fall, attendees can visit P-6 Farms and enjoy its fall festival, which will include activities such as a pumpkin patch, vintage rides, pig races, food, drinks and themed photo opportunities.

• Saturdays and Sundays between Sept. 27-Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
• $25.95
• 9963 Poole’s Road, Montgomery

• Sept. 27, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Pearland Town Center, 11200 Broadway St., Pearland

• Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Free (admission), $4-$8 (lunch plates)
• 5373 Franz Road, Katy