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Auto repair shop opens second location in Pearland

Collision Motor Specialist opened a new Pearland location in May, adding a second site alongside its original Houston location, according to a social media post from the business.

What you need to know: The auto repair shop has been in service for over 15 years, offering collision and bumper repair, body and paint services, airbag replacement and electric vehicle repairs, while working with most major insurance providers, according to its website.

  • 1415 E. Broadway St., Pearland
 
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Check out 5 upcoming projects in Friendswood

Phase 2 of Blackhawk Boulevard improvements and a geotechnical investigation on Bay Area Boulevard are among some of the upcoming road projects in Friendswood.

Blackhawk Boulevard Phase II-C
Project: This project includes reconstruction of the remaining segments of Blackhawk Boulevard from Pennystone Way to FM 2351 and from Thursa Lane to FM 528. Improvements include roadway reconstruction, drainage improvements, utility upgrades and pedestrian enhancements, city officials said.
Update: City Council awarded a construction contract for the project on May 4. 

Sunset Drive signal improvements
Project: This project includes traffic signal upgrades along the Sunset Drive corridor to improve traffic operations, enhance safety and increase overall efficiency, officials said.
Update: Design began in May, and environmental clearance has been completed.

FM 518 and FM 528 Phase I improvements
Project: This project includes intersection improvements at FM 518 and FM 528, including the addition of dual left-turn lanes to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion at one of Friendswood's busiest intersections, officials said.
Update: TxDOT is advancing engineering for the project and preparing for a future letting.

 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Final Kickoff Soccer Party

Beats on the Bayou

July 3, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Houston

July 3, 6-9 p.m.
Houston

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'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'

Houston Symphony: Star Spangled Salute

July 3, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Houston

July 4, 8 p.m.
Houston

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Biblical readings, Texas-centered history lessons to be required in K-12 schools in 2030

Texas' Republican-led State Board of Education approved a sweeping rewrite of the state's social studies curriculum standards and a list of dozens of books that students will be required to read each school year, both of which are infused with biblical references. The new requirements will begin rolling out to public school classrooms in the 2030-31 school year.

The details: As many as 25 texts will be read each year in early elementary school grades, with about 10 books required in later grades. The reading list was created under a 2023 state law requiring “at least one literary work” per grade.

The new social studies curriculum standards will expand lessons about Texas and American history, deemphasizing some teachings about world cultures and people of color. The standards also expand the amount of content students will be expected to learn each year.

The debate: Proponents of the new standards and reading list said they will teach students to love their state and country, while critics said the policies do not include diverse perspectives.

 

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