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Favorite Montrose print shop relocates to larger space in Greenway Plaza

Copydotcom has left its original location in Montrose.

Courtesy of Copydotcom

A Montrose staple print shop has found a new home near Greenway Plaza. Copydotcom is now open at 4230 Richmond Ave.

Open since 1997, Copydotcom is a Houston go-to for services such as digital printing, graphic design, and binding. Its clients include a who’s-who of Houston art nonprofit organizations, including Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, The Menil Collection, and the Houston Museum of Natural Science. In addition, its popular with Houston’s restaurant community who rely on it for menus and other printed materials.

Since the new location is 3,000-square-feet larger than the original, it offers a number of advantages over the Montrose store. They include increased professional lighting and more convenient parking. With new equipment, Copydotcom now offers produces items such as business cards, brochures, presentation graphics, directional signage, and more.

“We have always believed that customer service and a personal touch are large factors in our ongoing success,” general manager Jordan Astrich said in a statement. “We have clients who travel to us from all over the Greater Houston area. We even serve clients that have left Houston who we now ship to across the country. We look forward to supporting all our loyal patrons at our new location. We put a lot of effort into the logistics of moving so that we don’t skip a beat! We hope everyone will enjoy our refreshed work space, new equipment and more printing capabilities than ever before.”

Copydotcom exterior Copydotcom has relocated to Richmond Ave. Courtesy of Copydotcom

The move came about due to a change in ownership for the property Copydotcom had called home since 1997. In April, Radom Capital announced it had acquired the property that included Copydotcom’s former home at 1201 Westheimer. After renovations, the developer anticipates leasing to businesses such as fitness studios and food-and-beverage concepts.

“We moved into our Montrose space in 1997 and have seen first-hand how much the community has evolved over time,” owner Steve Astrich added. “We want to continue to be the go-to print shop for the city and are excited to remain inside the 610 Loop, continuing to serve Houston's expanding cultural and restaurant scene as well as our long-standing customers in Montrose, the Heights, and the Museum District.”

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a new record

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo commits over $30 million to education

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo cattle exhibition

Courtesy of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

The money supports studies in fields such as animal husbandry.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo continues its annual tradition of breaking its own record when it comes to educational endowments. On Giving Tuesday, the organization pledged to disburse $30,353,380 in 2026 in the form of scholarships, grants, and other funding.

“This milestone moment of reaching $30 million in a single year highlights the Rodeo’s unwavering dedication to Texas youth and education,” HLSR president and CEO Chris Boleman said in a statement. “Thanks to our loyal donors, sponsors, more than 36,000 volunteers and dedicated attendees, 2026 will reach historic heights in supporting the next generation of leaders, agricultural professionals and organizations that share the Rodeo’s mission.”

This brings the total of education funding provided by the Rodeo since 1932 up to $660 million. Last year's $28 million commitment also set a new record.

One innovation this year is the establishment of the Area Go Texan Vocational Scholarship, a program that expands on the relationship with 68 Texas counties through the Area Go Texan affiliate program. One student from each county will receive $6,000 toward a degree or certificate in a vocational field at a Texas nonprofit college or university. Another $500,000 in vocational scholarships will awarded to 10 schools in 2026. Guidelines for applying can be found at this link.

In total, the Rodeo will hand out $15,126,000 in scholarships, $11,273,500 to junior exhibitors, $3,430,880 in grants, and $523,000 in graduate assistantships. Grants will be awarded to 82 Texas institutions and organizations, such as Arts for Rural Texas, BridgeYear, The Bryan Museum, Diversity in the Arts and Entertainment, Greater Houston Partnership Foundation, Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts (MECA), Space Center Houston, Texas State University Development Foundation, and University of St. Thomas at Houston.

Money for the annual endowment is raised through the annual auctions, sales of livestock and art, and through charitable donations. The goal of the endowment program is to promote study and research in agriculture, animal husbandry, and other fields that directly benefit the Rodeo.

The Rodeo is scheduled to run from March 2 – 22, 2026. More information on performers, attractions, and vendors can be found at RodeoHouston.com. Scholarship applications are open through February 2, with funds being awarded in summer 2026.

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