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HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, the 451 bed hospital on Highway 59, has named Chase Christianson chief executive. He arrives from HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, where he had led since November 2022.

The Back Nine, an indoor golf simulator venue running public and private bays 24 hours a day, is set to open in Kingwood on Monday, October 19, Community Impact reported.

Darren and Corri Moura-Smith have bought Pet Ranch, the 48-year-old Kingwood pet supply and dog grooming shop, from Kent and Jan Stevens in a sale that closed October 1, Community Impact reported.

What Now Houston reports that JETSET Pilates franchisees are working on a studio at 4529 Kingwood Drive, Suite 130, in Kingwood Town Center. The lease is still being finalized, and the owners say it could open toward the end of this year or early next year.

American Express plans to expand its Centurion Lounge in Terminal D at Bush Intercontinental from 8,000 to 23,000 square feet, with the work expected to finish by 2028.

Culver’s has opened at 15635 Woodland Hills Drive in Humble. Community Impact reported the restaurant opened September 28, serving the chain’s ButterBurgers and frozen custard.

Harbor Health has signed an agreement to acquire 27 Village Medical primary care clinics across Brazoria, Fort Bend, Harris and Montgomery counties, Community Impact reported October 9. The deal is expected to close at the end of the year.

Humble City Council approved roughly $392,000 in vehicle and equipment spending at its October 8 meeting, covering a fire marshal’s vehicle, replacement fire department radios and a second lease payment on 15 police vehicles, Community Impact reports.

Toyo Co. completed an expansion of its Humble solar module plant at 6115 Greens Road, bringing annual output to 2 gigawatts. A ribbon cutting was held October 6.