Curious as to what new businesses and renovations are underway or coming to Pearland and Friendswood? The following projects have been filed in the last month through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The following information may be subject to change.

1. Speedy Express: 4909 FM 1128, Pearland

Type of work: new construction

Timeline: March 10-Sept. 1


Estimated cost: $2.2 million

2. Wonder Waffle: 3525 Main St., Pearland

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Timeline: Feb. 15, 2021-Jan. 15, 2023


Estimated cost: $50,000

3. Pearland Coffee Roasters: E. Broadway St., Pearland

Type of work: new construction

Timeline: April 1-Oct. 31


Estimated cost: $1 million

4. Pablo’s Bar and Grill: 1925 Pearland Parkway, Ste. 110, Pearland

Type of work: new construction

Timeline: April 1-Sept. 1


Estimated cost: $400,000

5. Lash Therapy Studio: 1930 Pearland Parkway, Ste. 136, Pearland

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Timeline: March 31-July 31


Estimated cost: $150,000

6. City of Friendswood Blackhawk Renovation: 15355 Blackhawk Blvd., Ste. 200, Friendswood

Type of work: additions to existing building

Timeline: Oct. 1, 2022-Jan. 8, 2024

Estimated cost: $5 million

7. City of Friendswood Emergency Shelter: 15355 Blackhawk Blvd., Friendswood

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Timeline: Aug. 1, 2023-Jan. 8, 2024

Estimated cost: $750,000

8. Empire Custom Jewelry: 500 Baybrook Mall, Ste. 1092, Friendswood

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Timeline: Aug. 1-Oct. 1

Estimated cost: $150,000

9. Torrid Curve: 500 Baybrook Mall, Ste. 1360, Friendswood

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Timeline: Aug. 24-Oct. 27

Estimated cost: $503,106

10. Fat Tuesday: 1178 Baybrook Mall, Friendswood

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Timeline: Aug. 8-Nov. 7

Estimated cost: $500,000