Per a Feb. 5 press release, A Dog’s Life Pet Salon is celebrating 20 years of service in Spring. Founded in 2006, A Dog's Life Pet Salon is owned and operated by Carol Fellbaum.

The details: Known for its calm environment, personalized care, and attention to breed-specific needs, the salon has become a trusted destination for pet owners seeking both expertise and kindness, the release said.

Quote of note: “Dogs have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember,” Fellbaum said. “Opening A Dog’s Life allowed me to combine my love for dogs with professional grooming in a way that prioritizes their comfort, health, and happiness.”

What else?: As the founder of Hallmark Bichons, Fellbaum is a Bichon Frise breeder with decades of involvement in the dog show community at both local and national levels. A Dog’s Life Pet Salon is located in Houston and offers professional grooming services with an emphasis on safety, comfort, and breed-appropriate care.

Oak & Iron Sports Social debuted a renovated space in the Vintage Park area as part of a Feb. 16 soft opening.

The details: Now in the space formerly occupied by The Annex Crafthouse, officials with Oak & Iron Sports Social announced the soft opening on social media. The business is focusing on providing a relaxed atmosphere and provides a variety of cocktails, beer and food.

On the menu: During the soft opening period, the menu for the sports bar includes a variety of seasoned wings, burgers, flatbreads and other appetizers.

• 122 A Vintage Park Blvd., Houston

A major new natural gas power project in east Houston just cleared another state milestone, pushing a planned 455-megawatt plant closer to reality as Texas races to add generation amid rising demand.

What this means: Gov. Greg Abbott announced the new unit planned at the existing Greens Bayou facility has been designated a qualified project under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation program, according to a Feb. 17 news release. The plant represents $617 million in capital investment and is expected to start producing electricity for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas region in 2028, according to the governor’s office.

The project is intended to strengthen grid reliability and create jobs, crediting state leaders and local partners for helping move the plan ahead, per the release.

What’s next: According to the release, with the JETI designation now in place, the focus shifts to the buildout and timeline leading up to the planned 2028 start date—when the additional capacity is expected to begin feeding electricity into the ERCOT grid.