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Alvin ISD seeks community input for new facility names

Alvin ISD is inviting students, staff and residents to help name four new campuses, according to an April 13 news release from the district.

Submissions will be accepted through April 24 on the district’s website.

What you need to know: The district is seeking nominations for the following facilities:

  • Junior high No. 10, located in Canterra Creek
  • Elementary No. 23, located in Canterra Creek
  • Elementary No. 24, located in Valencia
  • Replacement elementary on Mustang Road, which will replace Walt Disney Elementary and Stevenson Primary

 
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Killen’s Steakhouse to celebrate 20th anniversary in late April

Killen’s Steakhouse will celebrate its 20th anniversary April 24, according to an April 16 news release from the restaurant.

The details: To commemorate the restaurant's opening in 2006, the steakhouse will offer a throwback menu featuring dishes at original prices, according to the release. 

Guests can enjoy the following menu items:

  • $23 Wet Aged Certified Angus Beef® 8 oz. Filet Mignon 

  • $25 14 oz. Prime Ribeye 

  • $24 12 oz. Prime New York Strip

  • $20 bottles of wine 

Quote of note: “For 20 years, this restaurant has been shaped by the people who have walked through our doors,” Chef Ronnie Killen said in the release. “This anniversary is a moment to say thank you, while also setting the stage for what comes next.”

  • 6425 W. Broadway St., Pearland

 

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

Coffee Fellows debuts Houston's first all-electric mobile cafe

A mobile coffee van debuted in Houston in early April.

The van, according to an April 13 news release, will serve Coffee Fellows' signature espresso beverages made from blends developed in Germany and roasted locally each day.

“The Coffee Fellows team is proud to bring the first all-electric mobile café to Houston,” said Daniel Ogbonna, CEO of Coffee Fellows North America. “We did not want to just put coffee on wheels—we wanted to do it right. Zero emissions, zero generator noise and no compromise on quality."


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🍜 Saigon Hustle to blend heritage, hustle in new Cinco Ranch location
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🍣 Takumi Hibachi Sushi & Seafood Buffet celebrates April opening in Humble
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🍔 Casa Umami Taste The Fix now open in Conroe
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🌮 Tacodeli to open 3rd Greater Houston location in Katy
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Panicafe serves an assortment of treats and tea in Montgomery

Panicafe is an international cafe chain with locations throughout Spain and Argentina. Over the last five years, the company has brought the classic European-style cafe and tearoom to Texas, with locations found in Spring, Montgomery and The Woodlands, manager Florence Rossini said.

“Our signature item is a Medialuna. Medialuna is a croissant that we made in-house. It’s originally from South America and Chile, but in here it's a little bit on the bigger side because in Texas, all things are bigger, so of course we got to do it bigger in here,” Rossini said.


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Key Information
Texans can purchase emergency supplies tax-free April 25-27

Texans are expected to save millions in sales taxes on emergency supplies—everything from tarps to generators—during an annual tax holiday April 25-27.

How it works: The sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. April 24 and lasts until midnight April 27.

Texans are expected to save about $2.4 million in state and local taxes, according to the comptroller’s office. Last year, Texans saved about $2.3 million, agency spokesperson Kevin Lyons said.

According to the comptroller’s office, items qualify for the tax exemption if they are priced at:

  • Less than $75 for items including household batteries, fuel containers, flashlights, smoke detectors, tarps and first aid kits

  • Less than $300 for hurricane shutters and emergency ladders

  • Less than $3,000 for portable generators

 

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