Home Depot will be opening a new store soon near the intersection of Hwy. 242 and FM 1314 in Conroe, a spokesperson with the company confirmed Oct. 13.

What they offer: According to the company's website, Home Depot offers:

• Building materials

• Lawn and garden supplies

• Appliances

• Auto supplies

• Flooring and rugs

• Cleaning supplies

• Tool, truck and large equipment rentals

Some context: Home Depot has about 2,300 stores across North America and was founded in 1978, per the company’s website.

• Opening in 2027

• Intersection of Hwy. 242 and FM 1314, Conroe (exact address TBD)

David Weekley Homes is now selling houses in the Parkview Collection section of Artavia, a master-planned community located near the intersection of Hwy. 242 and FM 1314.

What to expect: According to a Sept. 30 news release, home prices in this new section start in the $559,000s.

The Artavia-Parkview Collection homes feature:

• 65-foot homesites

• 2,860 to 4,086 square feet of living space

• Three to five bedrooms

• Three to four full bathrooms and up to two half bathrooms

• Three- to four-car garages

Some context: Residents have access to amenities including a 24/7 fitness center, play areas, gathering spaces, trails, an event lawn, a five-acre lake with a boardwalk, and an amenity center with party and meeting spaces. The neighborhood is zoned to Conroe ISD schools.

A new online marketplace called Shef launched in Houston this month, connecting residents with local chefs who prepare and deliver fresh, homemade meals.

The specifics: Houston is the 10th market to join the platform. The service offers 1,351 diverse dishes from 60 different cuisines, allowing customers to choose meals by cuisine or preference, such as high-protein, vegetarian, gluten-free, GLP-1 friendly and kid-approved.

How it works: To use the service, customers select their zip code, household size, weekly meal count, diet preferences, proteins and favorite cuisines. Shef then recommends meals made by nearby chefs for delivery during the week.

One more thing: Weekly meal subscriptions start at four meals per week and cost $35 for the first week.

Shef is available for residents across the Greater Houston area, including Houston proper and cities such as Bellaire, Pasadena, Clear Lake, Cypress, Katy and Spring/Klein. Service also extends into Fort Bend County, including Sugar Land, Missouri City, Pearland and Friendswood.