Seabrook City Council approved a $105,000 contract with MERJE, an environmental graphic design and wayfinding firm, at its Oct. 20 meeting to design citywide wayfinding, gateway and facility signage.

The overview: The contract will cover sign locations across the city, and will include the following throughout Seabrook’s commercial districts, including Old Seabrook:

• Gateway signage

• Vehicular and pedestrian directional signs

• Parking signage

• Informational kiosks

• Parks and trails signage

Also of note: MERJE has done signage projects for Downtown Dallas, Downtown Austin, Fredericksburg, Denton, Montgomery and Frisco, among other cities.

Houston-based concept Clutch City Cluckers is opening its 13th location in Friendswood in late October, according to a news release from the restaurant.

What they offer: The concept offers 100% halal Nashville-style hot chicken that is marinated overnight, hand-breaded in-house and fried to order. Menu items include the "Cluck It Like It's Hot" sandwich, chicken tenders, wings, wraps, loaded fries, tacos, family meals and shakes.

📍1806 W. Bay Area Blvd., Friendswood

Marcus Stuckett was appointed executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District in June. Stuckett, a Hurricane Harvey survivor, previously worked for the district for seven years, including serving as engineering division director.

His appointment comes as the district faces pressure to meet spending deadlines for 28 federally-funded disaster recovery and flood mitigation projects. The deadlines and funding details include:

• A deadline of February 2027 for 11 disaster recovery projects, which are currently under construction.

• A deadline of March 2028 for the 17 flood mitigation projects.

If the money is not spent on time, the federal agency will reclaim it. Stuckett said the district intends to complete every project regardless of the funding source. His priorities include delivering the projects, increasing responsiveness to resident requests and being transparent about progress and challenges.

The Houston Airport System will host its first Flavor Fest, allowing non-travelers to sample airport cuisine to benefit Wings of Compassion, an organization providing temporary financial aid to airport system employees experiencing hardship.

The details: Tickets cost $30 per person and include validated parking. Because both events take place in pre-security areas, attendees do not need a flight or boarding pass.

The events will take place:

• Nov. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at William P. Hobby Airport, with parking in the Blue Garage. Participating restaurants include Killen's BBQ, Common Bond and Velvet Taco.

• Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with parking in the CDE Garage. Participating restaurants include El Tiempo Cantina, The Annie and Little Purse Dumpling Den.

The festival will feature food and drinks, a live chef competition, People's Choice voting, live entertainment and retail partner giveaways.