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Stories from 2024 to watch in 2025: Check out these key moments in the Pearland-Friendswood area

By Rachel Leland

Here are the most important government stories from Pearland, Friendswood and Manvel to keep an eye on in 2025 that Community Impact reported on in 2024.

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A franchise location of Marco’s Pizza is coming to Houston just north of the Pearland-Friendswood area in January, co-owner Shelonda Joseph confirmed in a December email. (Courtesy Marco’s Pizza)

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The Pearland Chinese Association will again throw a Lunar New Year Festival at the Pearland Recreation Center. (Courtesy Pearland Chinese Association)

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Several restaurants, coffee shops and assorted eateries have opened or are opening soon in the Pearland-Friendswood area. Check out some that opened in October, November and December, or are opening in January. This list is not comprehensive. (Courtesy Simple Simon's Pizza)

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