Mary Williams+FollowFranchise lawsuit shakes up Dickey’s BarbecueA Houston franchisee is taking Dickey’s Barbecue to court, claiming the company pushed him into using certain vendors for construction and financing—choices he says led to major financial losses and a half-finished restaurant. Dickey’s, based in Dallas, is pushing back hard, insisting franchisees have total freedom to pick their own partners and that these vendors weren’t even on their radar. The lawsuit is asking for over $1 million in damages and accuses Dickey’s of fraud and negligence. This raises big questions about how much control franchise owners really have. Anyone else surprised by how messy franchise relationships can get? #Food #HoustonNews #DickeyBarbecue00Share
Vanessa Brown+FollowBig changes coming to downtown Houston officesChevron’s takeover of Hess Corp. means 575 jobs at Hess Tower are on the chopping block, starting September 26. That’s a huge shift for downtown Houston, especially with Hess Tower sitting right across from Discovery Green. With so many people leaving, the building will have a lot of empty space—adding to the city’s already high office vacancy rate. For anyone working or living nearby, this could mean new businesses moving in, or more changes to the neighborhood vibe. How do you think these layoffs and the extra office space will impact downtown Houston? #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup #HoustonNews00Share
Megan Garcia+FollowJoe V’s Smart Shop shakes up North HoustonNorth Houston’s about to get a major grocery upgrade as Joe V’s Smart Shop nears completion at the old Fry’s Electronics spot on North Freeway. Locals remember the Black Friday rush at Fry’s—get ready for that kind of buzz again, but with fresh produce and deals instead of gadgets! The new store is smaller than the old Fry’s, but HEB owns the whole lot, so there’s room for even more shops down the line. With a revamped parking lot and a mid-summer opening expected, how do you think this will change shopping in the area? #Business #LocalBusiness #HoustonNews00Share
Lori Elliott+FollowHouston Recovery Center Forced to DownsizeSanta Maria Hostel, a lifeline for women battling substance abuse in Houston, is shutting down one of its three campuses after a massive $15M funding cut. That’s a 40% drop in capacity! The Jacquelyn Treatment and Detox Unit will close by Sept 2025, leaving fewer spots for women and families who need help. The team isn’t giving up, though—they’re hustling for new funding to keep hope alive. This is a huge blow for so many families relying on their support. #Health #BodyHealth #HoustonNews00Share
Gary Dunlap+FollowHouston’s Lifeline for Special Needs Kids Shuts DownAfter 35 years, Houston’s Family to Family Network is closing its doors because they just can’t keep up with funding cuts. This group has been a game-changer for families with kids who have disabilities—helping them navigate everything from special ed to Medicaid. Now, with federal and local funding drying up, they’re shutting down at the end of July. It’s heartbreaking, especially since the people running it have lived these challenges themselves. Big loss for Houston families. #Safety #HoustonNews #DisabilitySupport00Share
Rebecca Cowan+FollowBig Hospital Buy in Houston!Did you hear? IRA Capital just snapped up Houston Physicians’ Hospital—a massive, high-tech surgical and outpatient campus in Webster, TX. This place is stacked: orthopedic and spine centers, 24/7 ER, and even aquatic care! Over 240 docs, 25 specialties, and they just finished a huge expansion. Plus, IRA’s planning to build even more next door. Houston’s healthcare scene is seriously leveling up! #Health #BodyHealth #HoustonNews00Share
jporter+FollowMajor Houston Senior Center Shutting DownBig changes for Houston’s seniors: Memorial Hermann is closing its University Place senior living and nursing center, with 83 employees losing their jobs. The nursing center will shut down this September, but the senior apartments stay open until June 2026—unless everyone finds a new place sooner. Memorial Hermann says they’ll help residents relocate and are trying to find new jobs for staff. The reason? The building needs major upgrades, and they might lose the land in 2038. Future plans for the property are still up in the air. #Health #BodyHealth #HoustonNews10Share
