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Coastal Texas Project moves forward with two new design contracts

After years of being locked in a standstill, planners of the Coastal Texas Project announced the approval of two engineering design contracts.

The details: The Gulf Coast Protection District announced Dec. 2 that it had approved two contracts with global engineering firms Jacobs and HDR to design the gates, beaches and dunes portions of the initially authorized $34 billion project, respectively.

Why it matters: The gates are expected to be the world’s largest flood gate system when built and will be located along the 2-mile-wide waterway between Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula. The dune system will strengthen coastal barriers against storm impact along the Bolivar Peninsula and West Galveston Island, according to a news release.

 
On The Business Beat
J. Miles Salon, relocating in Friendswood and rebranding to Desert Rose Beauty Co.

J. Miles Salon in Friendswood is relocating to a new location in Friendswood and will rebrand as Desert Rose Beauty Co., according to a social media post from the business. 

The details: The last day in its current location will be Jan. 2 and when the salon reopens it will have a new Western aesthetic.

  • 122 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood
 

YOUR WEEKEND TO-DO LIST

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

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Sugar Land  |  Dec. 27, 3 p.m.

Magical Christmas Ballet

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The Woodlands  |  Dec. 27, times vary

Weather Wonders with Meteorologist Maggie Shows

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Brookshire  |  Dec. 28, times vary

Cocoa, Cookies & Cuddles

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Houston  |  Through Dec. 30

Christmas Village at Bayou Bend

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Houston  |  Through Jan. 4

Galaxy Lights

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Stay In The Know
8 fine dining restaurants near Downtown Houston open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Here are eight fine dining restaurants near Downtown Houston that will be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change.

Trattoria Sofia: The Houston Heights restaurant serves authentic, rustic Italian food in an intimate, romantic setting, with a focus on seasonal items and fresh ingredients. Popular pastas include the cacio e pepe, lamb ragu and shrimp scampi.

  • Open 4-9 p.m. on Christmas Eve
  • 911 W. 11th St., Houston


B&B Butchers: The fine-dining steakhouse on Washington Avenue will be open Christmas Eve, serving Royal White Sturgeon Caviar, Snake River Farms Pork Chop and brisket ravioli.

  • Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Christmas Eve 
  • 1814 Washington Ave., Houston
 

Remi
The restaurant at Hotel Granduca is hosting a festive, family-style feast with sparkling bubbles, gourmet dishes and seasonal treats.

  • Open 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Christmas Day
  • 1080 Uptown Park Blvd., Houston
 

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