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Business

Pearland Periodontics & Dental Implants relocates in Pearland

By Rachel Leland

After serving the Pearland community for over 20 years, Pearland Periodontics & Dental Implants, PA has relocated from its first location at 2734 Sunrise Blvd., Ste. 302, Pearland to a nearby location.

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Top Election News

Election

Here's what to know about early voting ...

Election

Q&A: Hear from 2 candidates on the ...

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)

Election

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Manvel ...

Election

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Manvel ...

Election

Q&A: Get to know the candidates running ...

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Top Restaurant News

Angry Chickz menu includes spicy and mild chicken sandwiches, mac and cheese, cole slaw, french fries, rice and chicken tenders. (Courtesy Angry Chickz)

Dining

Angry Chickz brings the heat to Webster ...

Detroit-style pizzeria Via 313 is coming to Pearland in late April, according to an April 10 news release from the business. (Courtesy Via 313)

Dining

Via 313 coming soon to Pearland

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)

Dining

40 years of slices: Cicis Pizza hits ...

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Top Development News

Development

A new community totaling more than 1,000 acres is coming to Houston’s Bay Area just off I-45. (Courtesy Brookfield)

New development with 2,800 homes coming to Baybrook area

By James T. Norman

A new community totaling more than 1,000 acres is coming to Houston’s Bay Area just off I-45.

Top Education News

Education

See how Pearland, Friendswood ISDs did on 2022-23 A-F accountability ratings

By Haley Velasco

Alvin and Pearland ISDs each scored a “B” for the 2022-23 school year, while Friendswood ISD scored an “A” in the Texas Education Agency’s 2022-23 accountability ratings for school districts statewide.

Top Transportation News

Terminal E has officially been renamed to “Sheila Jackson Lee Terminal E” in honor of former Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. (Courtesy Sheila Jackson Lee)

Transportation

Houston renames Terminal E at IAH to ...

Transportation

METRO launches direct route from downtown Houston ...

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)

Transportation

Amtrak seeks delivery partner in next step ...

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Top Government News

Government

Texans can purchase batteries, flashlights, generators and other emergency preparedness supplies without state and local sales taxes from April 26-28. (Courtesy Texas A&M Forest Service)

Texans urged to prepare for disasters with tax-free emergency supplies, April 26-28

By Jovanna Aguilar

Certain emergency preparation supplies can be purchased tax-free in Texas from April 26-28.

Top Business News

Business

L'envie Nails & Spa opens in Pearland

Three Little Pitties rescues dogs and cats from shelters across the Houston-area and transports them nationwide. (Courtesy Three Little Pitties Rescue)

Business

Three Little Pitties Rescue in Friendswood saves ...

The renovations aim to provide additional space between aisle, expanding online shopping services and providing private screening spaces in pharmacies. (Courtesy Walmart)

Business

See which 7 Houston-area Walmarts will be ...

Gabys Pastries & Coffee Shop, owned and operated by Gaby Moreno, held a grand opening event in March to celebrate its opening. (Courtesy Gabys Pastries & Coffee Shop)

Business

Gaby's Pastries and Coffee Shop opens in ...

Volvo Cars Clear Lake recently held its groundbreaking in Friendswood in early April, with the location to open by the end of the year, according to an April 8 news release from the business. (Courtesy Volvo Cars Clear Lake)

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Volvo Cars Clear Lake coming soon to ...

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Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

Matthew McConaughey, Texas filmmakers push to inject $500M into state film industry

By Hannah Norton

Actors, filmmakers and other proponents of the plan have said expanding how much Texas spends on film incentives will help production companies tell Texas stories in the Lone Star State and benefit people who live here.