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Exterior photo of United Imaging building in Pearland

Medical tech company to occupy 216K-square-foot facility in Pearland

By Rachel Leland

United Imaging, a medical imaging technology company, is expanding into a 216,000-square-foot facility in Pearland’s Lower Kirby District, amid the city’s efforts to attract more life sciences companies.

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Three people are running to represent Place 6 on Manvel City Council. The candidates answered questions related to their priorities ahead of the May 3 election. (Headshots courtesy of candidates)

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A new buffet named Tejanos Buffet is now open in Alvin as of late March, according to a social media post by the restaurant. (Courtesy Tejanos Buffet)

Dining

Tejanos Buffet now open in Alvin

Ale & Ivy offers a full bar and restaurant, as well as games, pool tables and private karaoke suites, according to its website. (Courtesy Ale & Ivy via Facebook)

Dining

Ale & Ivy to join shops and ...

Cicis Pizza celebrates its 40th anniversary in March. (Courtesy Cicis Pizza)

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40 years of slices: Cicis Pizza hits ...

Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen is set to open at Flyway in Webster by mid-2025, according to representatives for the new development. (Courtesy Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen via Flyway)

Dining

Ambriza to open first standalone Mexican eatery ...

Friendswood Veterinary Hospital is now open as of early January, according to a social media post from the business. (Courtesy Friendswood Veterinary Hospital)

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Friendswood Veterinary Hospital now open in Friendswood

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Development

Pearland officials postpone discussion of zone change to build controversial 96-lot townhome community

By Rachel Leland

After weeks of discussion and numerous residential comments, Pearland City Council did not vote on a townhome community totaling nearly 100 lots.

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Education

Friendswood ISD to sell old Cline Elementary school site

By Haley Velasco

Friendswood ISD is moving forward with negotiating a sale of the old Cline Elementary School site.

Top Transportation News

Phil Griffith, vice president of airport operations for United Airlines's Houston hub, touted the upcoming $177 million,140,000-square-foot Ground Service Equipment Maintenance Facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport during a March 25 groundbreaking ceremony. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact)

Transportation

United Airlines officials begin construction on new ...

The city of Pearland has several ongoing and upcoming road improvement projects. Check out the updates for a few of the projects. This list is not comprehensive. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Transportation

5 road projects in Pearland making progress

Texas Central's proposed high-speed passenger rail will be modeled after Japanese Shinkansen bullet trains. (Courtesy Texas Central)

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Amtrak seeks delivery partner in next step ...

Transportation

METRO unveils regional mobility plan focused on ...

George Bush Intercontinental Airport's new Terminal E Ticketing Lobby, which will open Feb. 24, is expected to improve check-in times and reduce congestion as airport officials prepare for an uptick of travelers in March. (Courtesy Houston Airport Systems)

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Government

New bill proposes additional courts to help tackle Harris County’s case backlog

By Melissa Enaje

State Rep. Mano DeAyala, R-Houston, filed House Bill 3600 in March.

Top Business News

Waxing The City offers waxing services, lash and brow lifts and skin treatments. (Courtesy Waxing The City)

Business

Waxing the City opens beauty and wellness ...

Lowe’s will open at the Manvel Town Center in late 2025, Weitzman representatives confirmed. (Courtesy Lowe's)

Business

Lowe's Home Improvement, 2 eateries coming to ...

VelLuc Aesthetics, a medspa, opened in Pearland on March 28, according to a social media post. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Business

VelLuc Aesthetics opens in Pearland

Manvel Town Center, anchored by the city's first H-E-B grocery store, has opened four new stores since November 2024. (Courtesy Weitzman)

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4 businesses now open at still-developing Manvel ...

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HTeaO to open a location in Pearland

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Texas Legislature

Texas Senate panel considers investments in early learning, teacher preparation programs

By Hannah Norton

State data shows students have struggled to return to pre-coronavirus pandemic test scores in math. Two proposals by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, seek to help close student learning gaps.

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Single-family leased listings rose 7.7% year over year in February while the average lease price increased 1.4%. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Leasing listings, average lease price rises year over year in Houston

By Lizzy Spangler

Single-family leased listings rose 7.7% year over year in February while the average lease price increased 1.4%.

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People walk outside in a newly built facility.

St. Luke's Health awards $1.5M in nonprofit grants, including 14 in the Greater Houston area

By Vanessa Holt

St. Luke’s Health has awarded $1.5 million in grants to nonprofit agencies to help improve the health and well-being of people in underserved communities.

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