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July 20, 2023

What to know about a family-owned Friendswood soap company's rebrand, expansion

Plus: Alvin's back-to-school fair. 'Barbenheimer' opening weekend.

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Here's what to know about 'Barbenheimer' weekend.

I'm a Barbie girl, in the Barbie world. The famous "Barbie Girl" song by Aqua has been stuck in my head the entire week as I, along with everyone else, am planning to join in on the "Barbenheimer" craze this weekend. 

Barbenheimer is a portmanteau that highlights the excitement for the two blockbuster films releasing this weekend -- "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie."

I'm surprised I found decent seats for both movies this Friday. As the two films hit theaters the same day, the choice of which movie to see has become more than a question of how to spend two or three hours of time, and instead has come to encapsulate personal aesthetics, reports Clare Fonstein.

Barbie, the movie, featuring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling was projected to make more during opening weekend than "Oppenheimer," according to the New York Times.

I'm not a big fan of pink, but I can't help it with Barbie. The way I've seen people rave about the movie with pink aesthetics all over social media made me feel nostalgic in a way. I remember watching the animated films 'Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper' and 'Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus' on repeat when I was kid. 

If pink-outs on social media isn't enough, bars, bakeries and restaurants are feeding people's hunger for 'Barbie' with countless pink drinks and desserts in Houston. I'm searching for businesses in the area that are offering 'Barbie' pink desserts and drinks. Let me know if you find any! 

Are you team 'Barbie' or 'Oppenheimer'? Are you planning to go to watch one or both of the movies? Send me your genuine thoughts of the movie(s). 

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Pooja Bhakta, Pearland reporter

pooja.bhakta@houstonchronicle.com

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Luke-Dean by Hornsby is a family-owned artisan soap company undergoing a rebranding with a move to Spring and and expansion of its online presence. 

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Family-owned Friendswood soap company rebrands and expands with a move to Spring

Jarrett and Luna Hornsby began their own natural soap business out of their Friendswood home. The company is now undergoing a rebrand with the couple's move to the Sping-Woodlands area. 

West Houston-area businesses and community members can donate school supplies and funds to help families in need outfit their children for the new school year.

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Alvin back-to-school fair offers supplies, chance to win a bike.

Over 20 local nonprofits will be in attendance at a back-to-school fair along with Kona Ice, which will provide free snow cones. Families can also enjoy free activities, hot dogs and school supplies. 

Isaiah 117 House is a nonprofit organization focuses on giving children a place to stay while they await foster placement. Each home has a red door signifying a safe haven for children.

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New Brazoria County home for foster kids breaks ground soon.

Isaiah 117 House, a nonprofit organization providing children awaiting foster placement with a home, will break ground this weekend on its first house in Brazoria County. 

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