The empty Barnes & Noble across from the Galleria will soon be replaced with a new-to-Texas retailer: Arhaus Furniture. The high-end furniture seller plans to open in the first quarter of next year in the Centre at Post Oak at the corner of Westheimer and Post Oak Blvd. The retailer is planning its second Texas [...] read more

A weekly list of restaurants and retailers that recently opened or signed new leases in the Houston area: NORTHWEST Copperfield Pharmacy, Copper Grove at Texas 6 and Huffmeister NW Nail Salon, Copper Grove at Texas 6 and Huffmeister Texas Force Security Agency, Cypress Center at 11510 Cypress North Houston Duchess & Diva, Blackhorse Storage Retail [...] read more

UH architecture and graphic communications students designed this solar-powered outdoor demonstration kitchen, which will be installed this fall in a southeast Houston park. The prefab steel structure will have four 800-watt photovoltaic solar panels on its roof to power a ceiling fan, lighting and electrical outlets. Cisterns will harvest rainwater for plant and garden irrigation. [...] read more

The Harborwalk development in Hitchcock has been sold to an Austin firm that plans to rebrand and complete the unfinished property. Legend Communities Inc. acquired the 550-acre resort-style residential development from BBVA Compass. The property includes 380 lots, a 156-slip marina and an 11,000-square foot yacht club. The acquisition included 400 acres of land for [...] read more