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Tim Hortons opens new location in Bryan
The recent opening is Tim Hortons' eighth location in Texas. (Courtesy Tim Hortons) The Canadian-based coffee chain has over 5,000 locations across more than a dozen countries and recently opened a new location in Bryan. What they offer. Located off Texas Avenue, the new Tim Hortons serves coffee that is...
KBTX.com
Downtown Bryan spots buck national alcohol sales decline
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - While the nation grapples with a significant drop in alcohol consumption, two distinctive establishments in Downtown Bryan are thriving—defying a troubling trend that has hit the industry hard. A National Decline. Nationally, alcohol sales have declined across the country. The culprit? Experts point to Generation...
Community Impact Houston
New steakhouse coming to Montgomery
Co-owner and executive chef David Moore said the concept is also expected to include a bar and entertainment features such as interactive darts, plus a lineup of nonalcoholic drinks. (Courtesy of New Bridge Fusion Steakhouse & Bar) New Bridge Fusion Steakhouse & Bar is coming to Montgomery, co-owner and executive...
Community Impact Austin
Crust Pizza Co. to dish up Chicago-style flavor in Bastrop
Crust Pizza Co. serves pizza, pasta, salad and more. (Courtesy Crust Pizza Co.) Crust Pizza Co. will soon dish up Chicago-style flavor at Sendero—a 75-acre mixed-use development by Preal River Companies actively building along Hwy. 71 in Bastrop. The details. As reported by Community Impact last November, spokesperson Melanie...
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Community Impact Austin
PopStroke, Layne's Chicken Fingers, Tumble 22: Check out 6 trending Austin metro stories
A birds-eye view of PopStroke in College Station shows the mini-golf courses, outdoor dining areas and entertainment spaces headed to Cedar Park. (Courtesy PopStroke) Check out some of the top trending news stories from the Austin area Jan. 26-29. 1. PopStroke eyes spring opening for new Cedar Park venture. Mini-golf...
restaurantmagazine.com
Happy Joe’s Reflects on a Milestone Year of Growth, Recognition and Community Impact
Legacy brand celebrates openings, national honors and major momentum heading into 2026. 2025 has been another great year for Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream. Not only did the long-standing Midwest brand strengthen its franchise pipeline, but it also celebrated significant industry recognition and national acclaim, highlighting a year of growth and momentum for Happy Joe’s.
culturemap.com
Influencer's bakery pop-ups are worth a detour on Austin-to-Houston drives
It sounds like a Hallmark movie plotline: a big-city girl moves to a small town, buys a rambling Victorian house, and opens a bakery. But in this version, the heroine is cookbook author, food blogger, and social media star Joy Wilson — better known as Joy the Baker. And the bakery is Texas Bakehouse, a monthly pop-up hosted behind her 1800s home in Bellville, a little more than halfway from Austin to Houston.
realtynewsreport.com
Aggie Favorite Layne’s Chicken Fingers Logs 110% Growth
FRISCO, Texas – (Realty News Report) – Layne’s Chicken Fingers doubled its number of locations in 2025 and more restaurants are on the way. The chicken finger chain became a Texas A&M favorite after its founding in College Station in 1994. In recent years, it has grown to 40 locations across Texas, Arkansas, Georgia, Wisconsin, Utah, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
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Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen to Open at the Texas Heritage Marketplace
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is just scratching the surface with the imprint it’s made on the Greater Houston region, and they’re set to break through with an upcoming opening in Katy. The new Cheddar’s is expected to open in the Texas Heritage Marketplace at 29053 Katy Freeway, according to a recently filed permit.
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A small European kitchen in the Katy area announces its final days
KATY, Texas — A family-owned restaurant in Katy is preparing to say goodbye after four years in the community. Copenhagen European Kitchen & Bakery announced its upcoming closure in a heartfelt message posted on its website, thanking customers for their support and reflecting on the relationships built over the years.
culturemap.com
John Mellencamp dances into Houston on new greatest hits tour
One of America’s most beloved singer-songwriters is coming to Houston. John Mellencamp will bring his Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on August 6. The 19-city tour will begin in Grand Rapids, MI on July 10 and end...
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“Rock the Country” Announced Their 2026 Lineup With Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Hank Williams Jr, Blake Shelton And More
“Rock the Country” announced its return for 2026, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a theme focused on freedom y’all. This Each city will host a two-day music event with a rotating lineup of artists in 8 different cities. Headliner Kid Rock said…. “It’s this simple. Rock The...
KBTX.com
Razzoo’s in College Station closing doors for good
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Employees at Razzoo’s in College Station were notified Monday morning that the restaurant is closing for good. The Texas-based restaurant chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October, according to court records. In filings earlier this year, Razzoo’s cited difficult market conditions and competition as factors hurting sales, including what the company described as “aggressive” marketing and promotions from national chains such as Chili’s and Applebee’s.