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Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole to run for Brazoria County judge

Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole announced he will run for Brazoria County judge.

The details: After nearly five years of serving as Pearland’s mayor, Cole announced he would be seeking election for Brazoria County judge in an Oct. 9 news release.

Learn more: Before assuming office as Pearland’s mayor in 2020, Cole served nine years on Pearland City Council. Prior to that, he served on the Pearland Planning & Zoning Commission, according to the city’s website.

 
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Pearland High School band selected to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in 2026

Pearland High School band students will perform at the 100th anniversary of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in 2026.

What you need to know: The band was selected out of over 100 applicants, and will be one of 10 participating in the parade, according to an Oct. 7 news release from Pearland ISD.

Quote of note: “This is a monumental honor and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students to showcase their talent and dedication on a global stage,” Pearland High School Band Director Ryan Demkovich said in the news release.

Also of note: The band also received a $10,000 grant from Macy’s to kick-start fundraising efforts and help fund the march and prepare for their trip to New York City, the news release noted.
 
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Houston’s housing market for September more balanced than previous months

Home affordability in the Houston region has a more balanced position in the September housing affordability report from the Houston Association of Realtors.

At a glance: Single-family homes priced from $250,000 to $499,999, which accounted for more than 55% of all September sales, experienced a 1.3% decline compared to the same time last year, according to the report.

Digging deeper: The median home price was $327,000, which is 2.1% less than last year’s figure. The average price inched up 2% to $421,655, largely due to a rise in luxury home sales in September, per the release.

Quote of note: “The past few months have brought lower mortgage rates, and it has helped boost buyer confidence,” HAR Chair Shae Cottar with LPT Realty said in a statement.

 

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


Mountain Mike's Pizza local franchise owners announced the opening of a second Cypress location in a Oct. 8 news release. The new store marks the third location in the Houston area.


Locally franchised and owned by Nadeem Rajani, Karim Rajani and Danish Faraz, the shop provides a variety of pizza offerings with dough made in-house according to the owners. The new location also has a 700-square-foot patio, a kid's arcade section and all-you-can-eat pizza buffet.



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🍖 Truboy BBQ to open 1st brick-and-mortar location in Missouri City
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🍺 On The Kirb to open in The Woodlands
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🍔 Meltz Grill now serving American fare in Katy
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🍪 Tiny's Milk & Cookies slated to open new Heights location in early 2026
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Queen Bee’s Tea Room brings classic British refinement and Southern hospitality to the Houston Heights through aesthetic decor and a curated selection of teas and pastries, according to the establishment’s social media.


The woman-owned, Texas-based business offers an afternoon tea experience with vintage teacups and inventive tea-infused creations.


The business will also offer dishes to pair with the teas. Co-owner Kristy Jhaver said the menu blends the finest ingredients to elevate customers' tea experiences, featuring items such as soups, salads and sandwiches.



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