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TNC Nutrition, which has been serving the Kingwood community for over 25 years, moved to a new location in January.

What they offer: Owned by Amrita Menon, TNC Nutrition offers professional-grade vitamins and supplements, personalized nutritional guidance and integrative wellness support.

Quote of note: "Our philosophy is rooted in guidance you can trust and the understanding that one size does not fit all, allowing us to tailor recommendations to each individual's unique needs," Menon said via email Feb. 4. 

The locally owned wellness store was previously located at 1327 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood.

• Relocated Jan. 1
• 23858 Hwy. 59 N., Kingwood

What began as a plan for more warehouse space has transformed into a 30,000-square-foot hub of sport, social life and community in Porter.

What's special about it: The Pickleball Zone was founded in November 2024 by a group of likeminded guys who met at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Kingwood.

Co-owner Tony Bender said when he and his partners Tim Vogel and John Engelhardt purchased the land where The Pickleball Zone resides today, they intended to open a warehouse facility. However, after discussing their plans with friends, they realized the community lacked a space for pickleball.

According to The USA Pickleball court location database, 2024 saw increased focus and growth on facility services with 4,000 new locations added nationwide.

What they offer: The facility offers golf simulators, pickleball classes and holds events such as birthday parties and community events. On Fridays, the facility alternates between karaoke and live music performed by local artists, and offers food provided by local restaurant Jesse’s Burgers.

Low- to moderate-income Houstonians who are still dealing with home damage from Winter Storm Uri are one step closer to receiving federally-funded repairs.

Latest update: Houston City Council, during its Feb. 4 meeting, authorized agreements with six contractors who will oversee single-family home repair projects as part of a city program providing Winter Storm Uri recovery.

The approved ordinance allocates approximately $33.5 million in federal grant funding to Houston’s Winter Storm Uri home repair program, which offers reconstruction and reimbursement assistance to residents who experienced damage to their single-family homes, city documents show.

Some context: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded Houston $50 million to assist with recovery from Winter Storm Uri through a program called Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery, or CDBG-DR.

Approximately 80% of the grant funding was budgeted for the single-family home repair program, according to the city's action plan.

How it works: Residents can learn more about eligibility and the application through the Housing and Community Development Department. Applications must be submitted by mail or in person. 

To help reduce pet overpopulation while supporting responsible pet ownership, Harris County Pets is expanding low-cost spay and neuter services with appointments available every Tuesday and Thursday throughout February.

What you need to know: Starting Feb. 3, Harris County Pets—the open-admission animal shelter for unincorporated Harris County—is offering spay and neuter surgeries for $40 per pet performed by licensed veterinarians, per a Feb. 2 news release. 

In observance of Spay and Neuter Awareness Month and Responsible Pet Owners Month, HCP will serve up to 20 dogs and cats each date.

Quote of note: “At Harris County Pets, prevention is one of the most powerful tools we have to save lives,” said Corey Steele, director of HCP and the Veterinary Public Health Division at Harris County Public Health.

The details: Per the release, demand for these services are high, and appointments are required and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Harris Health officials are one step closer in the process of acquiring nearly 9 acres of Hermann Park—also known as the Warnecke Tract—as part of a $410 million Ben Taub Hospital expansion at the Texas Medical Center after Harris County commissioners voted in favor of the March 19 formal public hearing date.

Quote of note: “None of this gives permission to just move forward with impunity,” Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia said. “Without creating consensus or at least making the effort to create consensus and dialogue.”

The gist: The unanimous vote at the Jan. 29 Commissioners Court meeting paves the way for Harris County to condemn approximately 8.9 acres of parkland for the proposed hospital expansion.

Zooming out: Public town hall meetings across the county have occurred since October, including in all four county precincts, discussing the hospital district’s proposal—a prospect that has raised concerns among some residents and community members.

Two Democratic candidates are running to lead the Texas General Land Office in the upcoming March 3 primary election.

The big picture: Benjamin Flores and Jose Loya are vying for the Democratic nomination for Texas land commissioner. The winning Democratic candidate will face Republican incumbent Dawn Buckingham in November, and the winner of that election will begin serving as land commissioner in January 2027.

Buckingham, who is seeking a second four-year term as land commissioner, is running uncontested in the Republican primary. Community Impact runs candidate Q&As for contested races only.

The context: The General Land Office manages 13 million acres of state lands, with duties such as allocating disaster recovery funds, leasing state lands to generate revenue for the state's Permanent School Fund, preserving state landmarks such as the Alamo and overseeing several veterans programs. It is Texas’ oldest state agency, according to its website.

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