Friendswood and League City recently agreed to increase their contributions to a collaborative project to install a traffic signal at the accident-prone Grissom Road and Bay Area Boulevard intersection. 

What happened: Friendswood City Council and League City City Council voted unanimously March 2 and Feb. 24, respectively, to increase their cost-sharing agreement for the Grissom Road and Bay Area Boulevard capital improvement project by $37,500 each.

The cost: The project’s cost-sharing agreement between the two cities and Harris County was originally estimated to total $500,000 but was later determined to be $650,000, requiring the cities to increase their contributions.

Manvel City Council approved a resolution at its March 2 meeting to apply for two state public safety grants aimed at upgrading outdated police body cameras and strengthening regional emergency response coordination.

Why now? City officials said the Manvel Police Department’s current body-worn camera system is outdated, prompting the city to apply for funding through the Body-Worn Camera Grant Program, administered by the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office. The city will request $126,667 through the program. The grant would cover $95,000 of the total cost, while the city would provide the remaining $31,667, which is the required 25% local match, according to city documents.

Also of note: The city will also submit an application through the State Homeland Security Program to provide state funding for a 24-foot rapid-deployable, climate-controlled mobile incident command and communications vehicle, according to city documents. The city is requesting $450,000-$500,000 for the project, which would cover the full cost if awarded, according to city documents.

Pearland Flower Shop opened its doors in mid-December, an employee with the business said.

What they offer: The local florist shop offers fresh bouquets and arrangements, which can include roses, tulips, lilies, orchids, hydrangeas and peonies for different occasions, according to the business's website.

What else: The shop also offers a delivery service to deliver to homes, hospitals, businesses and venues across Pearland, according to the business's website. Same day delivery options are also available for orders placed before noon.

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