Transportation
Events
BY JAMES T. NORMAN
BY ASIA ARMOUR
Work on Blackhawk Boulevard delayed A portion of the work along Blackhawk Boulevard in Friendswood is getting pushed back after city officials said there were challenges surrounding the project. The full story The project includes installing new waterlines and sidewalk improvements on both the east and west portions of the road, Community Impact previously reported. The contractor, however, has expe- rienced “significant” cash flow issues, according to city documents. As a result, work on the east half will be put into the next part of the phase. That phase, called Phase II-C, is expected to go out to bid in 2025, officials said. The total cost of the project is $9.6 million, which Friendswood and Harris County are splitting.
TxDOT opens Green Tee Bridge in Pearland The Green Tee Bridge along Country Club Road in east Pearland reopened in late November, officials with the Texas Department of Transpor- tation confirmed. What readers need to know After originally saying the bridge would likely open up in the spring of 2025, TxDOT Public Information Officer Danny Perez said Dec. 10 the bridge is “essentially done,” and a social media post from the agency confirmed Nov. 27 the bridge was open. “We knew how the closure of the bridge was impacting the community, and we wanted to do all we could to minimize those impacts,” Perez said. How we got here The bridge was aging and needed to be replaced to help with future expansion in the
experience in its community room with soothing, ambient music and sounds. Attendees are encouraged to bring comfortable seating, such as yoga mats, pillows and bean bags. • Feb. 1, 12:30-1:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • 416 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood • www.friendswood.lib.tx.us Show & Shine This car show at Garage Ultimate in Friendswood will feature all varieties of makes and models. Families are encouraged to attend and no pre-registration is required.
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Traditional Gumbo Cookoff Rob Ray’s Taproom is having its second annual gumbo cookoff, where attendees can taste test and the winner gets a $100 cash prize. Judging begins at noon. • Jan. 25, noon-4 p.m. • Free (admission) Walk With A Doc Physicians Jignesh P. Shah and Jerry Lee Thurman, Jr. will lead this free walk in the park at Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital, in front of the sports park building. The event also features a discussion on current health topics with the doctors. • 2503 Covey Lane, Pearland • www.robraystaproom.com
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• Feb. 8, 6-8 p.m. • Free (admission)
• 4760 FM 2351, Friendswood • Facebook: Garage Ultimate
area, Perez told Community Impact in September. The work consisted of replacing the old bridge with one that is higher and wider, as well as paving that approached the bridge. The project in total cost $3.17 million, according to documents from TxDOT. Perez also noted in September the project cre- ated challenges with traffic control plans, which required a detour route due to the bridge being closed during construction.
2025 Pearland Lunar New Year Festival The Pearland Chinese Association brings this family- friendly, cultural festival to the Pearland Recreation Center. It features a lion and dragon dance, balloon art, calligraphy and traditional Chinese games, as well as food and vendors on-site. • Feb. 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • 4141 Bailey Road, Pearland • www.txpca.org
Roaring ‘20s Bunco Local nonprofit Women Leading Success hosts this 1920s-themed fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Pearland. The event raises money to help single women and their children achieve independent living in Brazoria County and features a light lunch, costume contest, games, prizes and a silent auction. • Feb. 16, 1-4:30 p.m. • $35 (until Jan. 12); $50 (general admission); $100 (VIP) • 2406 Hatfield Road, Pearland • www.wlspearland.org
• Jan. 30, 5-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • 11049 Memorial Hermann Drive, Pearland • Facebook: Memorial Hermann
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Music Bath The Friendswood Library will have a relaxing listening
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