West U rocking with new music school franchise A new School of Rock franchise has moved into 2607 Bissonnet St. in West University, offering lessons for individual musicians and groups, as well as rehearsal spaces and a performance opportunities — all focused on rock music. Lessons are offered in guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboard/piano and vocals for children through … [Read more...] about Business update: School of Rock opens, Panda Garden reopens, plus ice cream, BBQ kudos, student writing help from a pro
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Taco Tuesday news: Torchy’s sets Weslayan Plaza opening dates
Appropriately enough, in time for Taco Tuesday, Torchy’s has announced details on the opening of its newest outpost, just a jalapeño-throw away from both West University and Bellaire. Torchy’s has set its soft opening with a party from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 12 with free tacos, antojitos (that’s appetizers), beverages and merchandise giveaways. The Austin-based chain has built-out … [Read more...] about Taco Tuesday news: Torchy’s sets Weslayan Plaza opening dates
The Nuro invasion: Grocer is mapping Bellaire, West U streets for future driver-less deliveries
They have drivers now, but within three to four months vehicles from the Nuro robotics firm will be making driver-less deliveries to Bellaire and West University Place from Kroger markets on Buffalo Speedway and South Post Oak Boulevard. Every day for several weeks, the vehicles have fanned out across West University, Bellaire and other southwest communities in their … [Read more...] about The Nuro invasion: Grocer is mapping Bellaire, West U streets for future driver-less deliveries
From sketchy to chic: Bissonnet center getting a makeover
A rundown business development in the 2700 block of Bissonnet Street in West University — which was the site of a 2016 massage parlor prostitution bust — is about to be transformed into an upscale center more befitting West U, with the old businesses already demolished. The Shoppes of Upper Kirby will feature about 20,000 square feet of space to be built out for “service … [Read more...] about From sketchy to chic: Bissonnet center getting a makeover
No more Sunshine: Gloomy sales closing charitable Bellaire resale shop
By Charlotte Aguilar Citing declining sales, Bellaire’s venerable bargain hunter’s paradise — the Sunshine Resale Shop — will be closing in September, when its current lease runs out. The shop has been operated by the charitable Christian Community Service Center in the Bellaire Triangle for 21 years, most recently at 5413 Bellaire Blvd., offering everything from vintage … [Read more...] about No more Sunshine: Gloomy sales closing charitable Bellaire resale shop