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Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Pearland mayor

After Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole announced he would run for Brazoria County judge, which was won by Rob Giesecke in the Republican primary race for county judge, two candidates stepped up to run for the office of mayor in the upcoming May 2 election.

Something to note: Candidates were asked to keep responses within 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.

Candidates are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot.

 
On The Business Beat
Casa Matcha to host grand opening in Friendswood after soft launch

Casa Matcha will host a grand opening event at its new location in Friendswood on March 14, following a soft opening on March 7, according to a social media post from the business.

The grand opening event will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The first 40 customers will receive a free tote bag, and guests can enjoy live music, according to the social media post.

On the menu: The matcha bar offers a variety of matcha lattes and cold brew options as well as baked goods including croissants, muffins and cake pops.

  • 1616 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood

 

YOUR WEEKEND TO-DO LIST

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

To submit your own event, click here!

Seabrook  |  March 13-15, times vary

Seabrook Lucky Trails

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Houston  |  March 13, 7 p.m.; March 14, 2 p.m.

World Baseball Classic quarterfinal

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Fulshear  |  March 14, 9-11 a.m.

Wildlife Expo and Home Tour

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The Woodlands  |  March 14, 2-6 p.m.

Spicy Trails Art Sale

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New Caney  |  March 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

New Caney Community Market

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On The Transportation Beat
See updates on 9 transportation projects in Greater Houston that could impact commutes

Several road improvements are underway and coming soon across the Houston region. Here are some projects to keep an eye on.

Latest update: Construction bids for the $81 million Greenhouse Road overpass project are now being accepted, Harris County Precinct 3 officials said. 

According to details shared by Harris County MUD 500 and Caldwell Companies, the new Greenhouse Road underpass will include an expanded overpass on Hwy. 290, a tunnel structure underneath the Union Pacific railroad and additional sidewalks and pedestrian crossings.

Other projects: The Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority is expanding Westpark Tollway an additional four miles, bringing its new end to Charger Way. The first 2-mile extension of the project opened Feb. 28, more than eight months ahead of schedule.

Additionally, a portion of FM 1960 was widened from a four-lane asphalt roadway to a six-lane divided concrete roadway with a raised median, curbs and gutters, channelized left-turn lanes and 5-foot sidewalks on both sides of the roadway. 

 

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