Cuban Cafe, Laporte
RestaurantsPressed Cuban goodness: If your lunch routine needs a wake-up, The Cuban Cafe, La Porte turns out crisp, pressed Cubanos, hearty ropa vieja plates on weekends, and strong cortados that mean business.
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GymONE Pasadena
Health & WellnessSerious lifts, zero fluff: If you like a raw, no-frills warehouse vibe, GymONE Pasadena delivers 24/7 access, a powerlifting zone, modern and old-school equipment, a dedicated posing room, and a boxing bag section.
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BeautySeriously clean, seriously good: Family owned since 2007, Lucky Duck Tattoo And Piercing pairs medically trained pros with custom tattoo work and precision piercings using quality jewelry.
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Harris County Street Racing Pursuit Ends in Two Arrests
A street racing pursuit in Harris County escalated beyond a routine traffic stop and resulted in two arrests.
Full story at hoodline.com ↗
Houston area restaurants close suddenly, surprising employees
Good Vibes Coastal Kitchen in Pearland, Houston Bay Area, has closed suddenly, leaving its staff scrambling for new employment.
Full story at chron.com ↗
AASHTO Journal - Air Taxi Demonstration Conducted at Texas Airport
The first air taxi demonstration flights in Texas have been conducted at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
Full story at aashtojournal.transportation.org ↗
El Tiempo Cantina in Webster to Reopen Under New Management
El Tiempo Cantina in Webster, Houston, is set to reopen under the ownership of the founding Laurenzo family.
Full story at whatnow.com ↗
Texas among several states testing vehicles for multi-agency air-taxi program
Texas is the sixth state to begin testing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs), a type of "next-generation aircraft" that include air taxis and autonomous planes.
Full story at kens5.com ↗
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