HTX-CYF: Impact 6/18/2026

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Balanced Foods inspiring healthy living in Cypress

Former figure competitor Tracie Tabrizi said that as an athlete with over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, she joined Balanced Foods as the franchise owner of the Cypress and Katy locations to further promote fitness and wellness.

Quote of note: “'I’ve always been passionate about healthy living,” Tabrizi said. “I have two amazing children and a great husband. So, while finding the balance of being a full-time mom at the same time, I'm just excited to build a wonderful community of people wanting to live their best lives.”

The details: At Balanced Foods, customers can find over 40 meals consisting of fresh, preservative-free ingredients with a five-to-six-day shelf life. From breakfast, lunch and dinner options as well as snacks, protein coffee and protein shakes, Balanced Foods has something for everyone, Tabrizi said.

On the menu: With over 40 fresh meal options offering different flavors, Tabrizi menu favorites include:

Chicken Scramble
Lemon pepper turkey
Turkey chili

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Anthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen opens first Texas shop in Cy-Fair

Anthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen officials said the pizzeria opened at the end of May and is now serving New York style pizzas, philly cheesesteaks and Italian street food.

On the menu: Per the website Anthony & Luca's Pizza serves a variety of specialty pizzas including:

Margherita Pizza
Philly Cheesesteak Pizza
Hawaiian Pineapple BBQ Chicken

The details: Per previous Community Impact reporting Anthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen is based in Florida and was founded by Brian Petruzzi. The Cy-Fair location marks the first Texas franchise location.

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Landry’s Seafood House now serving Gulf Coast cuisine in Hobby Airport

Landry’s Seafood House is now serving passengers near Gate 41 in William P. Hobby Airport, Houston Airport officials announced in a June 9 news release.

On the menu: The restaurant—which has both sit-down and bar seating—serves a variety of seafood options as well as steaks, sandwiches, salads, pasta and breakfast options, per the release. Guests can also enjoy a full bar with beer and cocktails.

Also of note: The new restaurant opening comes as the Houston area hosts the FIFA World Cup with an expected 4.5 million visitors across both Houston airports over the course of the tournament, Community Impact reported.

“Houston Airports is focused on creating a passenger experience that feels efficient, welcoming and distinctly Houston,” said Jim Szczesniak, director of aviation for Houston Airports. “Landry’s Seafood House gives Hobby Airport travelers a full-service dining option and a recognizable local connection as we prepare to welcome soccer fans from around the world.”

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Metro News

Homeownership rates dropping across Houston and Harris County, data shows

Rice University officials unveiled the 2026 State of Housing report for Harris County and the city of Houston, highlighting a number of challenges, including over 50% of surveyed residents expressing concern regarding home affordability.

The breakdown: According to the data, there are 14,000 fewer homeowners within the city of Houston and 19,000 fewer homeowners in Harris County compared to 2023. However, a growing number of homeowners are also expressing new uncertainty about affording housing, Kinder Institute research scientist Stephen Averill Sherman said.

Major concern points for existing and potential homeowners include:

56% are at least "a little" worried about becoming priced out of housing.
58% are at least "a little" worried about being able to afford housing costs.
25% worry "sometimes" or "more often" about being forced to move due to being priced out of housing.

Quote of note: "This is larger than the worst declines during the Great Recession, and the biggest we've seen since these data was tracked yearly starting in 2005," Sherman said.

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