Smoothie and juice bar JuiceLand is now serving the Vintage park area according to business officials.

The details: JuiceLand provides a variety of beverages and smoothie bowls made with fruits, vegetables and inclusions such as yerba mate and guayusa. Some of the business's signature smoothies include:

• Honey beary: Made with almond milk, bananas, blueberries, peanut butter and Texas wildflower honey

• Rehydrator: Includes watermelon, raspberry, mango, peach, beet, coconut oil, mint, lime and sea salt

• Double choco coco nuts: Made with banana, almond milk, whey protein, cacao, cacao nibs, hemp protein, coconut flakes and whipped coconut

The new shop will offer JuiceLand's full smoothie and juice menu, according to the business website.

A number of restaurants serving Vietnamese and Mexican cuisine have opened or announced plans to open in the Spring and Klein communities, according to prior Community Impact reporting.

Now open
Mimi Garden expands with new Spring location
The new Mimi Garden location features a modern ambiance, enhanced service and a welcoming atmosphere, officials said. Specializing in Chinese dumplings, officials said the eatery's core menu will remain the same; however, there will be a few new additions. Menu item additions will include Peking duck, as well as new lunch and dinner specials.

• Opened March 31

• 202 Sawdust Road, Ste. 110, Spring

Coming soon
Mexican steakhouse, Mexquite Cocina Norestense to open in Vintage Park 
Specializing in premium cuts of meat and signature mixology, per the website, Mexquite Cocina Norestense plans to offer steaks, salads and specialty cocktails.

• Opening second quarter 2026

• 126 Vintage Park Blvd., Bldg. D, Ste. 126-B, Houston

This list is not comprehensive.

There are several events taking place in the Spring-Klein area this spring, including spring markets and musicals.

Spring Fest Market
In partnership with The Woodlands Women's Collective, City Place is holding the Spring Fest Market featuring a day of shopping from dozens of specialty vendors, bingo, music and a floral bouquet bar.

• April 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Free
• City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring

• April 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Free
• The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring

• May 2, 4:30-9 p.m.
• $325 (individual ticket)
• The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring

Nearly eight months after a Democratic walkout over congressional redistricting, a GOP-led Texas House committee moved to charge 52 of their Democratic colleagues up to $8,354.25 each in fines.

What happened: After six hours behind closed doors, the House Administration Committee approved the fines in a brief public session April 10. The panel's six Republicans voted to impose the fines, while the five Democrats voted against them.

The background: Over 50 House Democrats left the state in early August to fight a plan to redraw Texas’ congressional boundaries. They remained out of Texas for two weeks, impeding the progress of legislation during two special legislative sessions, although the congressional map and more than a dozen other bills ultimately passed after the Democrats returned to Austin.

Something to note: The fines were reduced by $1,000 per person to reflect two days when the House was not in session, lawmakers said. Some Democrats were also charged lower amounts because they did not participate in the full two-week walkout or their absences were partially excused.