Business News

DiamondJimm's, a new club on the north side, debuts this month with a grand opening celebration on Friday, July 5. Jim Hale is the owner. Billed as "the gay club that is straight-friendly," DiamondJimm's will feature specialty nights, including karaoke and drag evenings. The address is 13331 Kuykendahl, about a quarter mile south of Ella Boulevard. The telephone number is 281/875-3330.

Cherryhurst Grill is the new name for Cole's Restaurant. The menu has changed along with the name. Owner Paul Long says, "We'll never change our friendly, intimate atmosphere." Cherryhurst Grill now has a 4­7 p.m. daily happy hour with drink specials and $3 appetizers. Cherryhurst Grill is located at 2100 Waugh Drive. The telephone number is 713/942-2100.

Through Cottage by the Beach in Galveston, owners John Rubin and William Walker offer five fully furnished guest houses for vacation rental, at daily, weekly, or monthly rates. The houses¾most with Gulf or bay views¾sleep from five to 10 people. A sixth property, Magnolia House, will soon be available. Pets are welcome. For information, call 409/770-9332 or check out www.cottagebythebeach.com.

Guenther's Flowers has moved to a new location, 1122 West Gray. Terry Shaw is the manager. Michael Gates is the owner. The telephone numbers remain the same: 713/523-2828 and 800/426-1573. The website is www.floralgaitz.com.

Kathy Hubbard of Hubbard Financial Services, Inc. has been appointed to the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council. The council is an advisory group that provides a forum for publication representatives to discuss tax administration issues with the IRS commissioner and other senior IRS officials. Hubbard, an enrolled agent licensed by the U.S. Department of Treasury to represent taxpayers before the IRS, is one of 18 private sector members of the council. Members serve two-year terms. Hubbard Financial Services is located at 2615 Montrose Blvd. The telephone number is 713/522-9000.