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Biotech, life sciences booming in Pearland

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Millar, which makes sensors for medical devices, relocated its manufacturing operations to Pearland in 2023 after having a presence in the Houston area since 1969. It is one of many health care businesses in recent years to do so. (Courtesy Millar)

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YES, WE DO. 1 OTG Fitness The facility offers personal training sessions. Access to the gym and nutrition are free so long as clients pay for the training session and attend one session per week. • Opened March 31 • 3525 S. Main St., Ste. 148, Pearland • www.otgfitness.com/pearland 2 STUFF’d Wings The restaurant serves tenders, loaded fries, sandwiches and wings, as well as sides and different types of pudding. • Opened in April • 11011 Shadow Creek Parkway, Ste. 107 • www.stuffdwings.com

We have a wide range of competitive personal and business banking services. And with that full-service convenience banking comes our HomeTown, accessible team of friendly staff members and their commitment to serving the Pearland community. We have a wide range of competitive personal and business banking services. And with that full-service convenience banking comes our HomeTown, accessible team of friendly staff members and their commitment to serving the Pearland community.

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7 POP MART The store offers character figurines including Disney, DC Comics and Harry Potter collectibles. • Opened May 17 • 500 Baybrook Mall Drive, Friendswood • www.popmart.com 8 Glow Up Pilates & Wellness The studio offers infrared saunas, reformers who help with form for beginners, one-on-one instruction and private spaces. • Opened May 22 • 11960 Broadway St., Ste. 240, Pearland • www.glowuppilateswellness.com

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13 TestoThera The clinic will offer hormone therapy and weight loss assistance for both men and women. • Opening in the summer • 10645 Broadway St., Ste. 121, Pearland • www.testothera.com 14 Meridiana Golf Swing The business will offer an indoor golfing experience aimed at helping people learn, improve or play. • Opening in 2025

• 5115 Meridiana Parkway, Manvel • www.meridianagolfswing.com

9 Chipotle A national brand, the restaurant chain offers customizable burritos and bowls. • Opened May 27

18 Bakehouse The bakery offers an assortment of croissants, cannolis and scones in a variety of flavors, as well as gluten-free options from Friendswood-based Anything But Carbs Kitchen. Cinnamon rolls, different breads and a variety of other goods, such as cigars, are also available. • Opened May 20 • 622 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood • Facebook: Bakehouse

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• 1269 FM 1462, Alvin • www.chipotle.com

15 Piada Italian Street Food The restaurant is slated to open in Pearland. Filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation state the renovation of a 3,150-square-foot space will cost $350,000. Construction is estimated to conclude by Nov. 30. • Opening TBD • 11302 Broadway St., Ste. 102, Pearland • www.mypiada.com

10 The Couture Queens The hair salon specializes in natural hair growth, weaving and silk presses. It accepts clients ages 10 and older. • Opened May 31 • 416 S. Johnson St., Alvin • www.couturelifestyletm.com 11 Nom Donuts In addition to donuts, the shop serves kolaches, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, coffees and other assortments of beverages. • Opened May 31 • 1853 Pearland Parkway, Ste. 113, Pearland • Facebook: Nom Donuts 12 Safe Haven Counseling Center The center is a wellness retreat that provides many services related to mental health. • Opened June 5 • 1106 S. Friendswood Drive, Ste. B, Friendswood • www.myshcc.org

19 City of Pearland The city was recognized as the No. 3 best place to live in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report in May. • 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland • www.pearlandtx.gov

In the news

16 Cactus Flower Electrolysis The business celebrated its one-year anniversary on June 1. The business offers services like electrolysis, brow revival, micro channeling and chemical peels. • 804 S. Friendswood Drive, Ste. 120, Friendswood • cactusflower.glossgenius.com 17 1820 Coffee House The coffee shop celebrated its five-year anniversary on May 4. It serves lattes, cold brews, macchiatos and frappes, among other items. • 419 W. Sealy St., Alvin • www.1820coffeehouse.com

Closings

20 Pignoli Bakery The Pearland-based bakery closed its storefront in April. The bakery was known for pastries and desserts like bread pudding, croissants and cookies. • Closed April 12 • 1330 Broadway St., Pearland • Instagram: Pignoli Bakery

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Government

Pearland OKs $889K for innovation hub Pearland City Council voted May 19 to award an $888,666 contract over three years to the Pearland Chamber of Commerce to operate the Pearland Innovation Hub, which provides resources to local small businesses, through September 2028, according to agenda documents. The gist Pearland Economic Development Corpo- ration launched the PIH in 2022 to provide mentorship and networking opportunities to help entrepreneurs start and scale their businesses, according to the hub’s website. Several Pearland business owners, who had used PIH services, asked City Council at the May 19 meeting to continue to fund the hub and said it had helped them start and scale their businesses.

Pearland votes down zoning change for 73-unit townhome development following pushback

A 73-unit build-for-rent townhome development in Pearland near McHard Road was struck down in a 3-4 vote at Pearland City Council’s May 19 meeting after a lengthy debate over property rights and concerns from nearby homeowners. What you need to know Those concerns dealt with traffic, noise, and how the development could impact property values and the neighborhood’s character. Ali Hasan, founder of the Brilliant Equity, the investment group that purchased the property, said they intended to transform the spot into a “moderately” dense residential community of 73-unit three-bedroom townhomes, a clubhouse, pool, pickleball court, dog park and green space. The site currently includes one single-family home and accessory structures set to be demolished. While the area was designated as “urban living”

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in the Pearland 2040 Comprehensive Plan, many residents were concerned with the zoning devia- tions the development would require. Those in favor said it would help add density to the area and provide different affordability levels for housing in Pearland.

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Friendswood supports flood risk study Friendswood City Council at its May 5 meeting voted to support the second phase of a regional flood mitigation initiative to address persistent flooding within the Lower Clear Creek and Dickin- son Bayou watersheds. The details The study will identify infrastructure projects and funding strategies to reduce future flood risks, according to city documents. No cost is shown to be associated with supporting the study. League City initiated the study due to the widespread damage caused by several hurricanes over the past few decades. The U.S. Congress adopted the study’s first phase, which began in 2019, in the Water Resource Development Act, documents show. In addition to property loss, the letter high- lighted that flooding could severely impact

Manvel looks to host 1st ever fall festival Manvel is in the process of planning its first ever fall festival this October. City Council at its May 19 meeting took steps to move forward with Houston-based Your Neighborhood Farmer’s Market Asso- ciation, or YNFMA, to begin formalizing contracts and aspects for the event. Long story short A proposal from YNFMA calls for a one- day, six-hour festival from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 18. Documents estimate between 2,000-3,000 people will attend the event. Details are subject to change, but the event could offer a beer and wine garden, food, artisan vendors and live music. “This ... will further establish the city of Manvel as a premier destination [for] fall festivities,” a proposal from YNFMA reads.

Watershed study

I-45—the main evacuation route between Galveston and Houston. If I-45 is submerged, access to Galves- ton County would be largely cut off, leaving only other low-lying Gulf Coast roads as alternatives. Quote of note “This study is going to take some of those bigger concept ideas, refine them and then turn them into actual, actionable projects that the federal and state governments will participate in,” Galveston County Commissioner Hank Dugie said at the meeting. 23 government entities involved 10K+ structures across area $1.5B+ in potential damage from a 100-year storm 300 square miles across all Clear Creek and Dickinson bayous* *STUDY ONLY INCLUDES LOWER CLEAR CREEK BAYOU, MEANING SQUARE MILEAGE OF STUDY AREA IS LESS. THE TOTAL AREA OF LOWER CLEAR CREEK BAYOU WAS NOT PROVIDED BY PRESS TIME. SOURCES: FRIENDSWOOD, LEAGUE CITY, U.S. REP. RANDY WEBER/ COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Local service centers open to help address rising autism rates

As the number of children diagnosed with autism increases, local autism centers oering services for families have followed suit. The overview According to a 2022 study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, about 1 in 31 children aged 8 years old have been identied with autism spectrum disorder, or ASD. That number is double the amount compared to 2012, when 1 in 69 children aged 8 years old were identied with autism, the CDC study shows. This increase has led to a rise in local autism cen- ters, including the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, or CARD, with one location in Pearland. “Certainly, incident rates are going up,” CARD’s Strategic Development Director John Galle said. Others in the Pearland-Friendswood-Manvel area include three Action Behavior Centers loca- tions, two Behavioral Innovations locations and Autism Pediatric Therapy, among others.

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Diving in deeper The rise in autism among children has also led local school districts to partner with outside services, along with providing in-house support. Alvin, Friendswood and Pearland ISDs have a shared services agreement with autism therapy service KYO Care Inc. through a Therapeutic

Education Center, which is housed at FISD but shared among the three districts. The center serves students who require extensive self-contained support for behavior and who have progressed through all other in-district options, the center’s website reads.

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Health care

BY DIEGO COLLAZO & JAMES T. NORMAN

3 health care updates from local hospitals

1 Memorial Hermann Pearland Memorial Hermann Pearland recently completed an expansion that added 33 beds, including ICU and universal care spaces, to meet patient needs, officials said. The hospital also introduced a modern MRI suite to enhance diagnostic capabilities. A new Convenient Care Center is also expected to open in Alvin in 2025. Memorial Hermann-GoHealth continued its regional growth with the opening of an urgent care center in Manvel, extending care for residents in those communities.

2 Memorial Hermann Southeast Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital redesigned its imaging department to include a new MRI machine and a designated CT scanner in efforts to improve patient care, officials said. The hospital also opened a retail pharmacy for staff, physicians and the public, along with a community resource center that provides tools and support for residents. Its cardiac rehabilitation services were relocated to a larger space to accommodate more patients as well.

3 HCA Pearland The hospital in January 2024 added aquablation as a service, which is a minimally invasive, robotic procedure to treat lower urinary tract symptoms in men. Officials launched a new electrophysiology, or EP, program in June 2024. The program is focused on cardiology and treating heart rhythm issues. In December, the campus announced the promotion of Elias Armendariz as its new CEO. Lastly, in February this year, the campus celebrated its 10-year anniversary.

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BY JAMES T. NORMAN

Officials expect $5M for mental health hospital A state bill that in part includes $5 million for Brazoria County to start working toward a new mental health hospital has been sent to the Comp- troller’s Office and could be sent to the governor’s desk in short order. Jim Johnson, president for the Pearland Cham- ber of Commerce, which is one of many entities spearheading the effort, said he remains confident the bill will be passed. Long story short The bill, House Bill 500, includes allotments for a number of different facilities across the state, according to the bill. That includes $5 million to help design and begin constructing the mental health facility in Brazoria County, Johnson said. In total, officials expect the hospital to cost $115 million to build out. The bill has passed both the House and Senate,

Friendswood Hospital to open in July After months of delays and supply issues, officials with Friendswood Hospital said they expect the facility to open in July. The gist Originally expected to open in October, the hospital, located at 3201 FM 528 Road, Friendswood, near Bay Area Boulevard, ran into construction supply issues in its buildout, owner Suchmor Thomas said, which pushed the opening date back several months. Those supply issues have since been resolved, he said, paving the way for the hospital to open in July. What else? The hospital will offer emergency care, cardiology, lung care and orthopedics, among other services, according to its website.

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Several Brazoria County cities express support for facility Bill calling for $10M in funding is filed

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and was sent to the Texas Comptroller’s Office on June 2, according to the Legislature’s website. When it could go to the governor’s desk was not available as of press time June 4. Why it matters The hospital is planned to be 115 beds to help address what officials have called a shortage of mental health resources in Brazoria County.

Manvel ER awaits permits, expects 13-month buildout

Once construction permits are obtained, the groundbreaking will take place. Officials with the business did not specify by press time June 4 when that could happen. The project will take about 13 months to build out. “We hope to be seeing patients late next sum- mer,” one official said. “We are excited to be a part of Manvel and look forward to being an important part of the community.”

The new Manvel ER is expected to break ground soon, an official with the business said. What you need to know Originally approved in September by Manvel City Council, the project, which will be a free- standing emergency center, is now in its final review, meaning permits could be issued soon, officials said.

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Biotech, life sciences booming in Pearland From the cover

Pearland’s life sciences sector

The local impact

The majority of Pearland’s life sciences companies are in Pearland’s Lower Kirby District. The Lower Kirby District is a 1,200-acre mixed-use development in northwest Pearland bordered by South Beltway 8 and Hwy. 288.

Pearland’s Lower Kirby District in the city’s northwest corner has had several life sciences companies move into the area in recent years due to its available land, specialized workforce and proximity to the nearby Texas Medical Center. Pearland’s 77584 ZIP code is already home to more Texas Medical Center workers than any other in the area, according to the Pearland Economic Development Corporation. In 2011, Merit Medical Systems became the first medical manufacturer to move into the Lower Kirby District, which is now home to five life sciences companies, PEDC President Matt Buchanan said. Its most recent, United Imaging, announced in April plans to move into a 216,000-square-foot facility south of North Spectrum Boulevard. Pearland has invested in infrastructure to support this growth and focus more on creating an environment that is attractive for business rather than directly liaising with the companies, Buchanan said. “We focused on it purposely,” Buchanan said. “It’s not by chance they’re all here. ... We set the tone for what kind of development, what kind of quality [we wanted in Pearland].”

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2 Merit Medical Manufacturing • Opened: 2011 • 118K square feet • 240 employees 1 Abbott • Opened: 2009 • 46K square feet • No employee data

4 Lonza Houston • Opened: 2018 • 300K square feet • 850 employees 3 Base Pair Biotechnologies • Opened: 2014 • 5K square feet • 11 employees

5 Millar, Inc. • Opened: 2020 • 56K square feet • 130 employees 6 United Imaging • Opening: 2025 • 216K square feet • 185 employees*

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Zooming in

equipment such as MRI machines, CT scanners, and digital radiography systems. Bundy said officials have plans to expand production to include ultra- sound equipment and radiation therapy systems at the Pearland facility.

facility, the company chose Pearland due to its proximity to the Texas Medical Center and nearby ports, allowing the company to ship across the Atlantic Ocean. The business manufactures medical imaging

United Imaging will triple the amount of man- ufacturing space it has at its current facility in Houston near NRG Stadium, which CEO Jeffrey Bundy said the business will continue operating. After United Imaging outgrew its existing

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Pearland’s biotech sector has created a need for a bigger workforce pipeline, Cook said. To help, Alvin Community College and San Jacinto College have each launched programs related to biotech and biomanufacturing, Community Impact previously reported. The PEDC in 2024 began applying for grants to fund training for jobs in high demand for those who need financial assistance, and as of June 4, 14 scholarships have been awarded. Run by the Texas Workforce Commission, the grant program—titled the High Demand Job Training Grant—is available to economic devel- opment corporations statewide and is funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, which contributes up to $150,000 per EDC that matches the amount.

The PEDC attracts companies with incentives to build their headquarters or manufacturing facilities in Pearland, PEDC Director of Marketing Melissa Cook said. For example, United Imaging was provided a performance-based forgivable loan agreement for $555,000, provided the company creates and maintains 185 jobs over the next 7-10 years and invests $3.5 million worth of capital, Cook said. While the PEDC offers financial incentives, Cook said she believes the city’s biggest incen- tives aren’t monetary, but rather its workforce, transportation, quality neighborhoods and access via highways, including Hwy. 288 and Beltway 8. “Those are the biggest incentives that we have,” Buchanan said. “They’re not financial incentives, but those are the biggest incentives that have caused us to have the success that we’ve had in Lower Kirby today.”

United Imaging will open in phases over the next two years. Initial operations are expected to begin in late 2025, according to an April 2 news release. Bundy said United Imaging expanded to Pearland because it outgrew its Houston facility. However, he said he anticipates the company will eventually outgrow the new location as well and could look at nearby land in the Lower Kirby District to further expand its manufacturing capacity—a factor that Bundy said made Pearland an appealing option. “I can’t really give the crystal ball of when I think that new factory is too small, but it’s not that far in the distance,” Bundy said.

Employment in Pearland

Five of Pearland’s top 10 employers are in the health care industry, including two life sciences manufacturing companies and three hospitals.

Pearland Economic Development Corporation incentives

2013

100K sq. ft. facility in Houston with a 65K sq. ft. research facility 3-4 times increase in the size of research capacity

United Imaging was founded

Incentives paid

Life sciences incentives paid

Health care Education

Government Manufacturer

$2.5M

Data for all incentives in 2025 is not yet available.

Pearland ISD

2,700

2025

$2M

Kelsey-Seybold

1,413 850

initial operations are expected to begin in the Pearland facility

Lonza

$1.5M

City of Pearland

768 753 520 450 255 240 228

Alvin ISD

$1M

Memorial Hermann

HCA (Pearland Medical Center) Dover Energy Merit Medical

185 jobs

$0.5M

expected to be created at the facility

*AS OF MAY SOURCE: PEARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION/COMMUNITY IMPACT 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025* $0

SOURCE: UNITED IMAGING/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Where you receive healthcare matters If you or a loved one are admitted to a hospital, it’s important to feel the facility is safe and equipped with the best care solutions. With so many healthcare choices, it’s comforting to know that a nationally recognized option is close to home. Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital, recently recognized HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland as one of the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety. “It’s important for patients to know how safe a facility is because it confirms that the physicians and staff are working together to create a healing and safe environment with the best possible patient out-comes,” says Elias Armendariz, chief executive officer. “While no one looks forward to hospital visits, it’s comforting to know we are an industry-recognized leader for patient safety.” HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland was recognized with a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades. This means the hospital is a leader in patient outcomes with fewer complications that can commonly happen in healthcare environments. Where you’re treated matters, and HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland is a proven leader in providing safe, effective care.

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Health care

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In 2024, the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center saw:

433,506 lives saved

139,347 total donors

322,571 total units donated

533 volunteers

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Local donor centers in Pearland

Donor Marsha Asplin celebrates a milestone of 1,600 units, or 200 gallons of blood, donated over the 42 years she has volunteered with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center celebrates 50-year milestone about how our blood products help their child get through their leukemia treatment,” Pina said. Two-minute impact PHTOTOS COURTESY GULF COAST REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER

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The Houston-based community blood center serves 170 hospitals and health care facilities in a 26-county area, according to the center’s website. One blood donation can help up to three people, Pina said, and to meet the community’s needs, the center needs about 1,000 donations a day. Looking ahead Pina said the organization is now working to encourage donations, since they can drop by almost 7% over the summer season. Pina said

neighborhood donor centers will expand their hours, and the center will hold mobile blood drives. One more thing Pina said the center is also looking at putting a greater focus on the contributions to research and opening a new building across the street from its headquarters to serve as the new donor room. Pina said the new donor building will open this year.

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, a nonprot blood center founded in January 1975, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. Theresa Pina, chief growth ocer for Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, said with the new milestone came memories of impactful testimonies. “I get to hear the stories from moms that talk

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Development

BY JAMES T. NORMAN

BY DIEGO COLLAZO

Manvel approves contract to excavate Akery Lake for $5.6M

Meridiana adds two new neighborhoods Meridiana, a master-planned community just south of Pearland, has opened two new neighbor- hoods totaling 135 homesites, officials announced May 29. The details Both neighborhoods are located near one of Meridiana’s new on-site schools and offer options from single- and two-story plans, according to a May 29 news release. The neighborhoods, named Pacific Heights and Reef Ridge, will have 57 and 78 homesites, respectively. The neighborhoods will have separate builders. Pacific Heights will include homes from David Weekley Homes and Perry Homes, while Reef Ridge will feature Highland Homes and Westin Homes, officials said. Sales in both neighborhoods are underway, with about half the homes in Pacific Heights already

2,900-acre project in Alvin breaks ground The city of Alvin and residential estate developer W Land Development broke ground on Preservation Creek, a new com- munity located in the city’s Austin Bayou District, officials announced May 23. The details Located off Hwy. 288, Preservation Creek will feature single-family homes, according to a May 23 news release. New homes are expected to be ready by early 2026, with 5,103 lots available. The development includes more than 1,100 acres of protected waterways, parks and trails, according to the development’s website. The Austin Bayou District has allotted more than 14,000 acres for development, officials said. Preservation Creek is the first part of developing that land.

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Manvel City Council approved a contract that will see Akery Lake excavated—and the company pay the city for the right to do so. However, city officials said they are concerned about the traffic that could result from the operation. Long story short At its May 5 meeting, City Council unanimously approved a contract with Houston-based Sprint Sand and Clay that will see the company excavate the sand out of Akery Lake off Jordan Street. Sprint will pay the city for the sand it excavates and sell it. The contract calls for Sprint to pay Manvel for each month it excavates, as well as for every cubic yard of sand removed, City Manager Dan Johnson said at the meeting. Officials said surplus revenue could go toward future renovations at the site. The contract will have to be finalized, city officials said. Mayor Dan Davis said May 7 the timeline on that is to be determined.

The impact Concerns brought up at the meeting included how the roads could be affected by large trucks driving in and out of the area, as well as how that could affect traffic. Some officials also asked why no other companies showed interest in the project. Johnson said Sprint could either access the site using Jordan Street or Masters Road, but a traffic plan would need to be agreed upon before the contract becomes official. He also said officials can include in the contract that Sprint is responsible for keeping the roads passable. Sprint Vice President Matt Strickland said at the meeting the number of loads being moved per day could range from 50 to 400. Davis said traffic instructions may need to be adjusted, including adding a possible stop sign nearby, a difficult turn being addressed at Highway 6 and finding routes that minimize how often trucks are driving through school zones.

Akery Lake site

Reef Ridge

SOURCE: MERIDIANA/COMMUNITY IMPACT

per month to Manvel $5K

for every cubic yard of sand removed $1 paid for land in 2019 $2.5M of land 117 acres Up to 10 years to excavate

sold. Homes in the community range from a price of $200,000 and could sell for up to $1 million or more, according to the development’s website. The features The development is gated and includes pools, fitness centers and a pavilion, among other ameni- ties, according to the news release. The community also includes more than 100 acres of parks and 50 miles of trails, according to its website.

estimated revenue from deal for Manvel $5.6M 4M estimated yards of tightly packed sand and materials at site

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Southbound lanes along Hwy. 288 reopen The southbound lanes of Hwy. 288 just north of Hwy. 6 reopened May 10 after nearly three years of work, officials with the Texas Department of Transportation confirmed. What you need to know The project, which sits near Manvel and stretches down near Rosharon, saw its south- bound lanes opened May 10 with the northbound side set to open up late June, TxDOT spokesperson Danny Perez said in a May 22 email. Work originally began on the project in fall 2022 and included building multiple bridges from Rodeo Palms Parkway to County Road 60, accord- ing to TxDOT documents. It is part of a series of projects that will total $197 million. Once the northbound lanes open, priority will shift to finishing the southbound frontage road from Rodeo Palms to Hwy. 6.

$6M to fund road work in Friendswood Work to extend Friendswood Parkway across Chigger Creek will continue with help from Galveston County’s bond that was approved in early May. The bond, which totals $110 million, will allocate $6 million for the project, according to county and city documents. The details The stretch is part of a larger project aimed at easing traffic at one of the city’s busiest intersections. It could take 36 months to build out, officials said.

RODEO PALMS PKWY.

Range of project Bridges

CEDAR RAPIDS PKWY.

288

MERIDIANA P

FRIENDSWOOD PKWY.

BRISTER RD.

528

WILDERNESS TRAIL

SOURCE: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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