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Auxiliary Autism Programs & Services relocates in Spring

Auxiliary Autism Programs & Services founder and lead practitioner Melanie D. White said the autism center relocated in September.

The details: Formally located at 6605 Cypresswood Drive, Ste. 185, Spring, AU offers services to children ages 4-17 with autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia and other developmental and learning differences.

 
On The Business Beat
Jason's Deli celebrates 50th anniversary in 2026

Fast-casual eatery Jason's Deli is celebrating its 50th anniversary by honoring the fresh food, people and communities that have defined the restaurant, officials announced in a Dec. 30 news release.

The background: The deli was founded in 1976 by Joe Tortorice Jr. in Beaumont and has since branched out to 114 Texas locations and 235 delis nationwide in 27 states, per the release.

What's new: According to the release, the eatery is celebrating its anniversary by spotlighting new soups during the National Soup Month of January, while also rolling out new items, including the Deli-Bration Cookie—a sugar cookie topped with sprinkles—and returning others.

In their own words: “Our 50th anniversary is about staying true to what’s made Jason’s Deli special since day one—thoughtfully prepared dishes, diverse selections and genuine care for the people we serve,” Clare Wilson, vice president of culinary and R&D at Jason’s Deli, said in the release. 

 

YOUR WEEKEND TO-DO LIST

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

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Houston  |  Jan. 2, 8 p.m.

Goth Night

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Houston  |  Jan. 3-18, 8:30 a.m.

Run Houston

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Jan. 3, 9-11 a.m.  |  POST, 401 Franklin St., Houston

Coffee and Cars at POST

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Spring  |  Jan. 3, 3-7 p.m.

Old Town Spring Market

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New Caney  |  Jan. 4 and 18, 11 a.m.

New Caney Community Market

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Tomball  |  Jan. 4, 4 p.m.

Beatles tribute

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What You Need To Know
IAH and Hobby airports roll out CLEAR ‘eGates’ technology for faster airport security

Airport passengers in the Greater Houston area who are also CLEAR members can utilize new biometric eGates aimed at expediting identity verification at both George Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports.

Zooming out: While the security identity company CLEAR first announced the national airport partnership program rollout with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration on Aug. 19, Houston Airport officials announced in December that the biometric security gates were in use.

“With this new technology, travelers can verify their identity in under five seconds, bypassing the TSA podium and proceeding directly to physical screening,” a Dec. 9 news release states. 

The big picture: CLEAR officials said in August that the launch efforts will coincide with airports hosting international visitors flying to the U.S. for the FIFA World Cup in 2026.

What they're saying: “With more than 20 million international visitors expected to fly to the U.S. for the tournament — and domestic travel surging through U.S. host cities — checkpoint infrastructure will face unprecedented pressure,” the Aug. 19 news release states.

 

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