Several roadway projects are planned in and around Manvel, with Texas Department of Transportation officials providing an update during Manvel’s Aug. 19 budget town hall.

What residents need to know: TxDOT plans to add sidewalks along the north side of Hwy. 6 between Bluewater Street and Masters Road, or FM 1128, in two phases, according to the presentation. 

The first project, from Bluewater Street to McCoy Road, is expected to begin in November 2027 and cost about $1.1 million. The second, from McCoy Road to Masters Road, is expected to begin in June 2028 and cost about $1.8 million, according to the presentation.

Also of note: TxDOT’s Grand Parkway Segment B is a planned 28-mile, four-lane toll road connecting League City to Hwy. 288 near Rosharon through Galveston and Brazoria counties.

Construction is expected to begin in summer 2026 and finish by 2032, as previously reported by Community Impact.

Hoppe's Grill & Bar opened its doors in late June along Pearland Parkway, staff said.

On the menu: The restaurant offers an assortment of food, including Philly cheese steaks, mango grilled shrimp tacos, chef salad, half pound burgers, ribeye steak, brisket fries, cajun chicken and shrimp pasta, club sandwich and wings, among other items. Cocktails offered include frozen Bellinis, frozen martinis, Redbull vodka and cranberry vodka, among other drinks, according to the menu.

• 2630 Pearland Parkway, Ste. 130, Pearland

George Bush Intercontinental Airport officials celebrated an Aug. 7 opening of several new Farmer’s Fridge kiosks throughout the airport, according to a post on the airport’s Facebook page.

The details: Officials noted the grab-and-go offerings include fresh sandwiches, wraps, salads and other seasonal surprises, according to the post.

Officials noted four kiosks are currently installed near gates A9, A27, D17 and the airport’s Car Rental Facility.

• Opened Aug. 7
• 2800 N. Terminal Road, Houston