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Manvel approves $15.1M in road, utility projects

Manvel City Council approved several completed road and utility improvements totaling approximately $15.1 million at its Feb. 2 meeting.

The details: The approved infrastructure projects include:

  • Dogwood Avenue: roadway construction along Dogwood Avenue, including water lines, sanitary sewer, storm drainage and sidewalks ($3.44 million)
  • Valencia sections 13, 14 and 15: utility and roadway infrastructure for multiple phases of the Valencia development, serving a total of 10 residential streets (approximately $8.1 million total)
  • Meridiana Detention Basin: stormwater detention and drainage improvements to support flood control ($1.30 million)
  • Kruzer Street and Meridiana Parkway: utility extensions along Kruzer Street and Meridiana Parkway ($2.35 million)

 

Yard Wise Garden in Pearland blossoms again with reopening in spring

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On The Business Beat
Pearland pudding shop with custom banana pudding recipes relocates

The Puddery recently relocated to a new space a few doors down from its previous location. 

The overview:
Established in 2006 by Janel Prator, The Puddery sells a variety of sweet treats, such as pudding, bread pudding and cheesecake on a stick. Special banana pudding flavors include caramel, Oreo, strawberry and Biscoff. 

The backstory:
A self-proclaimed born entrepreneur, Prator said she knew she was destined to start her own business from a young age, as previously reported by Community Impact. 

  • 5517 Broadway St., Ste. E, Pearland

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Houston area.

Johnny Ritas Cocina y Cantina sets opening date for Feb. 6 in Lindale Park

Johnny Ritas Cocina y Cantina will fully open to customers Feb. 6, bringing a mesquite- and charcoal-fired approach to Mexican cuisine that blends Tex-Mex favorites, Oaxacan tradition and Baja-inspired seafood.
  • 5602 Fulton St., Houston

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🍔 Crispy Burger & Laankee now serving fried chicken, boba near Cy-Fair
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🌮 Tacos A Go Go celebrates 20 years with two new Houston locations
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🌭 Portillo's to celebrate opening in Humble with ribbon-cutting ceremony
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☕️ Margarita’s Coffee blends Colombian coffee, community in Cy-Fair
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Chef Michael Brown brings Cajun, Creole cuisine to Pearland

Chef Michael Brown has brought his 40 years of experience down to Pearland with a new takeout-only, fast-casual restaurant serving build-your-own burritos, bowls and tacos—but with a Southwestern flair. The concept, Jamburritos, revolves around takeout not just being a transactional encounter with a customer, but more of a human-to-human interaction.

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Stay In The Know
8 events to attend in the Greater Houston area for Super Bowl LX

Looking for plans to gear up for the big football game? Super Bowl LX takes place at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco, when the Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots for a chance at the championship.

Scheduled performers include Charlie Puth to sing the national anthem and a halftime performance with international recording artist Bad Bunny, according to the National Football League’s website.

The event: Here are several events taking place around the Greater Houston area this weekend, from Feb.6-Feb. 8, for Super Bowl LX. This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change.

  • Super Bowl spreads at Lankford’s The Woodlands
  • Heights Bier Garten watch party
  • Live DJ and watch party in Spring
  • Potluck, tailgating and more in Pearland
  • Super Bowl squares and sliders in Sugar Land
  • Game day buffet and pickleball play at PKL Social
  • Game day food boards, watch party and custom cakes at Bayou Heights
  • Seahawks Big Game Giveaway at Little Woodrow’s

 

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