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Education

Friendswood ISD trustees approve 2025-26 handbook campus supplements

By Haley Velasco

Friendswood ISD’s board of trustees at its July 14 meeting approved the 2025-26 handbook campus supplements, which include the district’s new cellphone policy and updated food delivery rules for Friendswood Junior High School.

Manvel looks to shore up protocol following ...

Top Restaurant News

The new cafe allows customers to sit and stay, or pick up items, including new yogurt protein power bowls, salads, wraps and protein snacks, according to the business's social media page. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Dining

Power Fit Eats to hold grand opening ...

Dining

Impact roundup: 7 dining options in Pearland, ...

The restaurant is celebrating its 10th anniversary July 10 and will be offering deals at all locations. (Courtesy Big City Wings)

Dining

Big City Wings celebrating 10th anniversary July ...

Suvai Indian Kitchen is now open in Pearland as of early June, an employee with the restaurant said. (Courtesy Suvai Indian Kitchen)

Dining

New Indian restaurant opens in Pearland

The lounge offers plush seating, dim lighting and curated music with cocktails, including French 75, martinis, margaritas, sangrias, mojitos and old fashions, among other alcoholic beverages. (Courtesy MJ's Lounge)

Dining

New food, drink lounge opens in Pearland

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Development

During a June 17 Greater Houston Builders Association luncheon, Zonda Chief Economist Ali Wolf said Houston’s housing market is stabilizing after a period of volatility. (Nichaela Shaheen/Community Impact)

Houston’s housing market stabilizing; incentives, price cuts still driving sales

By Nichaela Shaheen

Days on market rose to 44 in Houston, but Wolf said that doesn’t raise any alarm bells. Quick move-in homes have increased, averaging 3-3.2 per community, which is higher than the national average of 2.3.

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Education

The discussion also included a potential tax rate increase of about $0.13 per $100 valuation of a home for fiscal year 2026-27. This increase translates to an estimated $48.75 per month for homeowners with a taxable value of $450,000, according to bond planning documents. (James T. Norman/Community Impact)

Friendswood ISD officials discuss potential bond package, tax rate increase

By Haley Velasco

As Friendswood ISD’s board of trustees prepares to vote in August on whether or not to have a bond election, the board and district officials on July 14 discussed the potential $163 million bond.

Top Transportation News

Transportation

Bailey Road to undergo traffic switch near ...

Transportation

Houston-Galveston Area Council invites public input on ...

Toll rates along the Brazoria County portion of Hwy. 288 saw a slight increase for motorists driving without a tag—and a decrease for those driving with one. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Transportation

HCTRA issues new toll rates for Hwy. ...

Pearland has a few road projects starting up after summer on both its east and west sides. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Transportation

3 road projects totaling $18M to begin ...

The southbound lanes of Hwy. 288 just north of Hwy. 6 reopened on May 10 after nearly three years of work, officials with the Texas Department of Transportation confirmed. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Transportation

Lanes along Hwy. 288 near Manvel open ...

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Top Government News

Government

Pearland makes more than $7 million in investments in water infrastructure

By Rachel Leland

Pearland’s water infrastructure received major funding from the city to make key improvements, which include ensuring Pearland complies with state regulators and various upgrades to existing water infrastructure.

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Business

Mattress Mack donating mattresses to aid Central ...

The Brazoria County Alliance for Children team. (courtesy Brazoria County Alliance for Children)

Business

Brazoria County Alliance for Children helps provide ...

Grand opening of Delta Pearland Apartments

Business

The Delta Pearland apartments opens with hybrid ...

Business

Boba tea shop Teaspoon opens Pearland location

Edward Jones financial advisor Stuart S. Jackson has moved his office location to Clear Lake City Boulevard, he said in an email July 8. He moved from his previous location in Dickinson in late June, he said. (Courtesy Pexels)

Business

Edward Jones office moves to new location ...

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Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

Texas' special legislative session begins July 21. Here's what to know.

By Hannah Norton

Texas lawmakers will return to Austin July 21 for a 30-day special session. They will look into a wide range of policies, including natural disaster preparedness, congressional redistricting, THC regulations and local property tax rates.