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By Haley Morrison | | Updated

The Jambalaya Shoppe opened in Pearland on Dec. 17. The Louisiana-based eatery is known for its boudin, gumbo and “pastalaya,” or jambalaya made with pasta instead of rice. The location at 12568 Broadway St., Ste. 190, Pearland, is the first Texas location for the business. 281-416-5592. www.thejambalayashoppe.com
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Haley Morrison came to Community Impact Newspaper in 2017 after graduating from Baylor University. She was promoted to editor in February 2019. Haley primarily covers city government.

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