Bringing together the fiery spices of authentic Thai food and the tradition of Texas barbecue, husband-and-wife duo Wanalee and Adam Gorelick launched their seventh restaurant Charm Taphouse & BBQ in June. Operated alongside manager Rich Foreman, the eatery is designed for barbecue and Thai food fanatics and offers house-smoked meats slowly cooked in a fire pit, fused with authentic Thai recipes.

Craving something different: Merging two cuisines that are worlds apart, Adam Gorelick said it took months to develop the balance of Thai cuisine made with Texas' smoked meats. From Thailand herself, Wanalee Gorelick said while Thai food can be quickly prepared, barbecue meats take hours to cook to perfection.

Must-try menu items: The menu offers an extensive selection of staple Thai dishes made with smoked meats. The Gorelicks said some must-try items include:

• Charm special red curry, which is made with sliced brisket placed on top of aromatic Jasmine rice in coconut red curry, simmered with bamboo, bell peppers and basil.
• A sausage sampler in which customers can choose three housemade sausages.

Kidstrong is coming to the Spring area, franchise owner Pratik Patel said. 

What they offer: The science-based training program is a membership-based 45-minute class focused on character, physical and cognitive development.

• 485 Riley Fuzzel Road, Ste. B. Spring

Houston-area renters opened 2026 with more choices and slightly lower prices, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ January Rental Market Update released Feb. 18. 

A closer look: The average lease price for a single-family rental fell 3.3% from a year earlier to $2,214, which HAR officials said is the lowest level since December 2023. 

Even with prices easing, demand didn’t disappear. Leased listings rose 11% year over year to 3,447 homes, while new listings climbed 16.4% to 6,499 properties, giving renters more inventory to work with, according to the report. 
 

With the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo quickly approaching, lineups for smaller stages, such as The Junction Stage and The Hideout, have recently been released. 

Located in different spots across the grounds, the stages offer smaller performances that vary in times and prices. 

The Garden Stage: Presented by Cotton Holdings, the stage hosts Texas country music performers during the World’s Champion Bar-B-Que Contest.

• Feb. 26, 6:15-10:45 p.m.; Feb. 27, 3:30-10:45 p.m.; Feb. 28, 12:30-11 p.m.
• Open to the public
• Center of the contest grounds

The Hideout: Known as the rodeo’s very own honky tonk, The Hideout features a spacious dance floor, bars and up-and-coming musicians.

• March 3-21; music begins at 10:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
• 21 and up, open to the public
• Located in a white tent on the west side of NRG Arena