Visit Pearland, the city’s tourism board, is seeking local artists for public art commissions and collaborations, including the PearScape Trail, a collection of painted fiberglass pear sculptures throughout the city.

The details: Artists are encouraged to apply for inclusion in the newly created Visit Pearland Artist Roster, a pre-qualified directory of artists considered for public art projects, according to a Dec. 11 news release.

The application is open to professional and emerging artists throughout the greater Houston area and there is no fee to apply, according to the release.

What else: Examples of projects and programs supported by Visit Pearland include the Pearland Mural Tour, Pearland Grand Arts & Eats and the prominent PearScape Trail.

Segura Western Wear opened a second location in the Pearland Town Center on Nov. 22, Giovanni Segura, whose family owns the business, said. 

The details: The business, which began in the family's garage in 2023, opened its first brick-and-mortar location at 3528 1/2 E. Broadway St., Pearland, Segura said.

The cost: All of the boots at Segura Western Wear are handmade in Mexico and include brands like Cuadra, Corral and Rock'Em and range from $200 to $1,000, Segura said.

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

With the holiday season right around the corner, see what grocery stores in the Houston area will be open and closed Dec. 24-25. This list is not comprehensive.

Trader Joe's

• Dec. 24: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Dec. 25: Closed

• Dec. 24: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. (stores), 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (pharmacy)
• Dec. 25: Closed

• Dec. 24 6 a.m.-8 p.m. (stores), Closes at 5 p.m. (pharmacy),  7 a.m.-7 p.m. (curbside), 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. (home delivery)
• Dec. 25: closed