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An aerial view shows the newMiracle League eld that opened March 12 at the Sports Complex at Shadow Creek Ranch.
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FEATURED IMPACT NOWOPEN The city of Pearland on March 12 unveiled Phase 2 of the Sports Complex at Shadow Creek Ranch on the west side of town. Phase 2 included the addition of two multipurpose turf elds—mainly designated for cricket and rugby but that can also be used for football and soccer—and a miracle eld, which is a sports eld with a rubberized surface that will allow athletes of all abilities to play, said Carry Capers, Pearland Parks and Recreation Department director. “The vision for Pearland Parks and Recreation is to build a healthy, connected and vibrant community that enriches lives through exceptional experiences, and we are doing that right here with this park,” Capers said. The second phase of the sports facility was rst put together in the 2019 bond program, Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole said. Phase 2 broke ground in January 2021, cost roughly $10 million and was funded through Shadow Creek Ranch’s tax increment reinvestment zone, Capers said. The Miracle League eld will be the fourth of its kind in the Greater Houston area, Cole said. The city anticipates it to also be a draw for the city in terms of visitors and the
economy, he added. Additionally, Nikki Kamkar, board member at Forever Parks Foundation, said the nonprot organization raised its original goal of $960,000 needed to launch an all-inclusive park near the miracle eld. The all-inclusive park is a space that allows children of all abilities to play in the same space through features such as a wheelchair swing, a sensory tunnel, a music area and a bird-themed hut, and a gallery walk. The cost to build the playground, however, has risen due to the rise in building costs, she added. The inclusive playground is still expected to break ground in the spring and be open by the fall with help from Pearland City Council through an advanced funding agreement, Kamkar said. “We pride ourselves on bringing people together,” Cole said.
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way, Ste. 115, Pearland, in mid- to late May, owner Dan Stansel said in an email. Crumbl Cookies has various locations across the country, including Bellaire and Pasadena locations in the Greater Houston area. The cookie brand offers over 150 rotating cookie flavors. www.crumblcookies.com 11 ARWorkshop Pearland is set to hold its grand opening April 30 at 1130 Broad- way St., Ste. 102, Pearland. AR Workshop Pearland offers multiple hands-on do-it- yourself projects, including wood, knitting and canvas projects. 281-710-9133. www.arworkshop.com/pearland ANNIVERSARIES 12 CP’s Liquor , located at 12568 Broad- way St., Ste. 180, Pearland, will celebrate its one-year anniversary April 12. The local package store offers liquor; beer; and fine items, including different red and white wines, champagnes, snacks and party sup- plies. 346-773-4950. www.cpsliquor.com RENOVATIONS 13 Alvin Community College’s fitness center , located at 3110 Mustang Road, Building F, Alvin, reopened in February
after shutting down in 2020 to undergo renovations. The facility’s new upgrades include a new ventilation system, expanded bathrooms and improved lighting. According to a news release, all of the facility’s amenities are open except for the tennis courts. The ACC Fitness Center is open to all students, and memberships are available for the public. 281-756-3691. www.alvincollege.edu/facilities/ fitness-center CLOSINGS 14 The Jambalaya Shoppe Pearland at 12568 Broadway St., Ste. 190, Pearland, closed its doors March 17. The Cajun restaurant offered menu items such as jambalaya, pastalaya and gumbo. www.thejambalayashoppe.com 15 Amazon has closed a number of its storefronts, including Amazon Books at the Baybrook Mall, 500 Baybrook Mall Drive, Ste. 1034, Friendswood. Amazon closed several physical bookstores as well as Amazon 4-star and Amazon Pop Up shops, which sold popular items from Amazon’s website. News of the closures was first reported by Reuters on March 2. www.amazon.com
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