Apple will open its two newest retail stores in Des Peres, Missouri and Houston, Texas on September 21, according to Apple’s retail Web site. The Des Peres store can be found at the West County Center mall, located at 131 West County Center in Des Peres. The Houston store will be located at the Houston Galleria, 5085 Westheimer Rd. STE 3740 in Houston. Also, the first Maryland Apple retail store will be located at the Towson Town Center, on the 4th floor next to “The Sharper Image,” according to the mall’s Web site. A MacMinute reader email stated that personnel at the mall said the store should be open before November 1, 2002.