Owner Alexandra Astacio said Buren Bakery is expanding with a new location within the same shopping center the bakery originated in. The date of the expansion is undetermined as of press time. 

The details: Per previous Community Impact reporting, Buren Bakery was founded in June 2024 to celebrate Puerto Rican heritage with authentic baked goods and coffee. The new location features a larger indoor dining space for patrons to enjoy and will offer new menu items. 

On the menu:

• Pan Sobao, a traditional Caribbean white bread often accompanied by a fresh cup of coffee.

• Quesitos, a puff pastry filled with cream cheese and finished with simple syrup.

• Mallorcas, enriched yeast rolls topped with powdered sugar.

Drone company Zipline expanded its delivery services to four locations in northwest Houston over the summer. According to Communications Director Andrea Koskey, the company first launched in Cypress in April.

The details: Zipline can now deliver within three miles of the following addresses:

• 10650 FM 1960 Road W, Houston

• 20444 FM 529, Cypress

• 22428 Tomball Pkwy, Tomball

• 5539 Hwy 6 N, Houston

Zipline partners with more than 150 local businesses in Houston, including Adrian’s Mexican Street Food and Half Baked Goodness.

How it works: Customers can place orders using the Zipline app. During delivery, a drone hovers 300 feet in the air and lowers a smaller pod to retrieve and deliver packages.

Zipline also recently partnered with Uber to deliver food through the Uber Eats app in Houston and Dallas. Community Engagement Lead Zach Hill said the company plans to expand its services to aid the Houston healthcare system.

From trunk-or-treats to costume contests, the Spring-Klein area is hosting several Halloween-themed events.

To-do list:

• Oct. 22: ESD 11 EMS will host a free trunk-or-treat from 5-8 p.m. featuring a pumpkin carving contest, face painting, outdoor games and s'mores.

• Oct. 24: Vintage Park will hold its free Candy & Characters event from 4-6 p.m. for kids to collect treats and take photos with Disney characters.

• Oct. 24: St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church will host a free trunk-or-treat from 6:30-7:30 p.m. with games and a costume contest.

The Houston Airport System will host its first Flavor Fest, allowing non-travelers to sample airport cuisine to benefit Wings of Compassion, an organization providing temporary financial aid to airport system employees experiencing hardship.

The details: Tickets cost $30 per person and include validated parking. Because both events take place in pre-security areas, attendees do not need a flight or boarding pass.

The events will take place:

• Nov. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at William P. Hobby Airport, with parking in the Blue Garage. Participating restaurants include Killen's BBQ, Common Bond and Velvet Taco.

• Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with parking in the CDE Garage. Participating restaurants include El Tiempo Cantina, The Annie and Little Purse Dumpling Den.

The festival will feature food and drinks, a live chef competition, People's Choice voting, live entertainment and retail partner giveaways.