Economic Development News & Media

In partnership with our region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), Fort Bend County Precinct 2 applied for and was awarded funding to conduct a Livable Centers Study in the Fresno area.  The objectives of the Livable Centers Program are to reimagine auto-focused infrastructure, policies, and programs aiming to create mixed-use places that provide multi-modal transportation options, improve environmental quality, improve pedestrian safety, and promote economic development and housing diversity.  H-GAC’s Livable Centers Program teams work with local communities to identify context sensitive recommendations, a vision for the study area, and an implementation plan that will provide the…

Magnolia, TX — April 2025 — The City of Magnolia is excited to announce construction of a new Chick-fil-A restaurant at 13950 FM 1488, within the Heritage Green Shopping Center. Scheduled to open in Fall 2025, this 5,000-square-foot establishment on a 1.5-acre site is poised to enhance the local economy and provide a fresh dining option for residents and visitors alike. “The addition of Chick-fil-A to our community signifies more than just a new restaurant; it represents the continued economic momentum and the appeal of Magnolia as a thriving hub for businesses,” said Rachel Steele, Director of the Magnolia Economic Development Corporation. The Magnolia location will be designed with…

Magnolia, TX — April 2025 — The City of Magnolia is proud to announce the groundbreaking of a new Texas Roadhouse restaurant, set to open in October 2025 within the Magnolia Place Shopping Center. The groundbreaking event, held on April 8th , was hosted by the Magnolia Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and marks a significant milestone in the city’s ongoing economic development efforts. At construction the 8,310-square-foot restaurant will offer residents and visitors a family-friendly sit-down dining experience, featuring Texas Roadhouse’s renowned hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and freshly baked bread. The addition of this popular restaurant chain is anticipated to create numerous job opportunities and serve as a catalyst for further commercial growth…

Magnolia, TX — May 2025 — The City of Magnolia proudly welcomes the grand opening of Lowe’s Home Improvement at 4427 Magnolia Village Drive, a transformative addition to the local economy and a catalyst for continued growth in the region. The new store spans approximately 109,000 square feet of indoor retail space, complemented by an outdoor garden center, making it one of the largest commercial developments in the area. The project, with an estimated construction cost of $10.4 million, was privately funded and completed in early 2025 .  Employing over 100 local residents, the store brings new job opportunities and enhances Magnolia’s retail landscape, offering a comprehensive range of home improvement…

Exciting commercial development opportunities are now available at the newly announced Magnolia Business Park, strategically positioned adjacent to FM 149 near the 1488 intersection and the recently constructed water tower.