These Houston-area malls are opening new stores just in time for holiday shopping
New stores are coming to several malls just in time to tackle your Christmas lists. Houston-area Simon Malls, including The Galleria, Houston Premium Outlets and Katy Mills welcomed several stores on their properties -- and theyโre now open to shoppers. Katy Mills and Houston Premium Outlets each added one store to their malls, with the grand openings of Cosmetics Company Store and Versace. List of stores now open:The Galleria:BALENCIAGA - French-style fashion by Spanish fashion designer Cristobal BalenciagaGolden Goose - Venitian-inspired fashionDe Beers - Quality jewelry store with cut diamonds. Houston Premium OutletsVersace - Leader in luxury, international fashion
The Galleria, other Houston businesses close to shoppers amid protests in Houston
HOUSTON โ The Galleria mall closed Sunday to the public amid protests in Houston, according to a security source at The Galleria. The Galleria, Houston, TexasProfit > People pic.twitter.com/mjR4Uxadhf โ Luis M. (@itszLu) May 31, 2020On Saturday night, a video shared online shows looters attempting to break into Forever 21, which has an exterior window display located on Westheimer Road. they really tried to loot forever 21 @ the galleria in Houston pic.twitter.com/zVfKmCrNzu โ ๐ช๐ (@AINNJEL555) May 31, 2020Another video shared online shows people breaking into a Verizon store in Houston. pic.twitter.com/ztzVMIHbHR โ Jared ๐ท (@HeWent_2Jared) May 30, 2020NorthPark Center and Galleria Dallas are among other malls closed on Sunday following a night of violent protests in downtown Dallas and Deep Ellum, Dallas Morning News reports. Other Houston businesses taking additional security measures include Madewell in Highland Village and Dior in the River Oaks District.
Upscale Indian restaurant finally opens in The Galleria mall
HOUSTON โ A long-awaited Indian restaurant is now open in The Galleria mall. Musaafer, which means traveler in Hindi, embraces authentic ingredients from the multicultural subcontinent of India. Two chefs went a 100-day journey traveling to the 29 states of India. They gathered stories and experiences and translated regional recipes into the new eclectic menu, which features items such as Mangalorean chicken curry, Kerala beef fry, Laal Maas and Malwani lobster curry. This upscale two-story restaurant located in The Galleriaโs luxury wing near Nobu and Fig and Olive is the first U.S. based concept for Dubai-based Spice Route Co.
Fire crews battling 2-alarm fire at southwest Houston apartment complex Thursday
HOUSTON โ Houston fire crews are battling a massive, two-alarm blaze at an apartment complex in southwest Houston Thursday evening. The fire was first reported at about 3:45 p.m. at the Churchill Townhomes apartment complex located at 2425 August Drive, near Westheimer Road, just west of The Galleria. Massive flames and copious amounts of smoke could be seen billowing from a building in the complex. The Houston Fire Department said no one was injured in the fire but asks that people avoid the area. Please check back for updates.
Here are the 10 best Houston-area suburbs to live in and why, according to one website
HOUSTON โ Houston Properties, an online source for local home sales, has released its list of the best Houston-area suburbs based on factors including commute times, employment, public schools and other amenities. Nearby amenities include popular shopping and entertainment establishments, Typhoon Texas Water Park and many of Houstonโs best golf courses and communities. Richmond (A)Richmond is one of the most affordable suburbs among the list, according to Houston Properties. Missouri City (A-)Master-planned communities like Sienna Plantation and Lake Olympia have brought more residents to Missouri City, according to Houston Properties. For more details about the best Houston-area suburbs including seven more, visit Houston Properties online.
Kick off the holiday season with the annual tree lighting at The Galleria
HOUSTON โ Take the family to enjoy the unofficial start of the holiday season in Houston, the Galleria 30th annual tree lighting.The free event is the largest event at the mall and itโs possible thanks to 50 Galleria elves who put it the tree together. The lighting of the 55-foot Christmas tree is an iconic tradition that culminates with a firework display. โWe have 10,000 people attending who can view the show at the two levels above the ice rink. Itโs really exciting," said Marichu Ricablanca, assistant marketing director at The Galleria, who stopped by our studio with more details of what you can expect and the special performances at the ice rink. โStudent skaters and professional skaters, even a skating Santa, Angelica Hale will perform and sheโll also lead the countdown of the lighting of the tree,โ said Ricablanca.