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Laura Elder's Biz Buzz
Biz Buzz is published each Tuesday and Thursday. Updates are posted throughout the week to the Buzz Blog.
Shop offers perks for java lovers
Minneapolis-based Dunn Bros Coffee is planning a 1,980-square-foot shop in Friendswood, and Santa Fe gets a new jewelry store.
July 29, 2010
Lean times end for West End diners
Dining options are improving on the island’s West End. Restaurateur Randall Pettit is putting his expertise behind West End Restaurant and Sand Bar.
July 27, 2010
Offatts Pointe Plaza gets a makeover
Crews are finishing up Hurricane Ike repairs and renovations at the the island’s Offatts Pointe Plaza, and Donald Mok is planning another Donald Donuts.
July 22, 2010
Food-Rite’s return still weeks away
West Texas City and La Marque residents are shopping for answers about the return of Food-Rite Market.
July 20, 2010
Rosario’s Flying Pizza changes hands
Rosario’s Flying Pizza & Restaurant in Texas City has a new owner, and the island is shopping for a new grocery store.
July 15, 2010
Balinese owner opens new venue
Several new businesses are calling the island’s downtown home, including Granite Room, Tremont Executive Suites and Scooter Depot.
July 13, 2010
Snohut Snoballs marks 25 years
Santa Fe-based Snohut Snoballs will mark 25 years of business with a day of festivities Saturday that includes a temporary return to 1985 prices.
July 08, 2010
Island mulls easing seawall gas station rules
Galveston is considering allowing new gas stations along the seawall, and guys now have their own place to shop in League City.
June 24, 2010
Eatery has a long way to geaux
Residents awaiting the return of Pappadeaux will have to be patient, and League City has launched an advertising campaign aimed at enticing new businesses.
June 22, 2010
Is Carnival Magic shaping up to ship in?
Island and cruise officials are staying mum about serious speculation that Carnival Magic plans to call Galveston homeport.
June 17, 2010
La Marque land clearing a complex effort
All that land-clearing on the southwest corner of Bayou Road and Main Street in La Marque is for a 96-unit apartment complex, city officials say.
June 15, 2010
MetLife to offer windstorm insurance on island
Windstorm insurance can be included with your homeowners policy on the island, and Shy Leger and Kat Kearns opened ShyKatz Deli and Bakery.
June 10, 2010
‘Elegant’ ER to open in League City
A new emergency room planned for League City promises shorter waits and an elegant ambience.
June 08, 2010
McDaniel Construction honored for Ike efforts
What Michael McDaniel and his 18 employees did before and after Hurricane Ike earned him a national award.
June 03, 2010
Amoco credit union to open island branch
Texas City-based Amoco Federal Credit Union said it plans to open an island branch in the Galvez Shopping Center.
June 01, 2010
Banks follow the money to Friendswood
Crews last week began hammering away at a second Friendswood branch for island-based HomeTown Bank.
May 27, 2010
Fertitta ups bid to take Landry’s private
It looks like island native Tilman Fertitta finally has won his bid to take full control of the entertainment empire he built.
May 25, 2010
Pappas sues BP over spill; others might follow
Pappas Restaurants Inc. has filed a lawsuit against BP, Halliburton and Cameron International, asserting the oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico is hurting business.
May 20, 2010
Downtown Que Café plans Friday opening
The long-awaited Que Café, a build-your-own taco concept, will open at 11 a.m. Friday.
May 18, 2010
The good and bad news about the Flagship
Landry’s Restaurants Inc. is soon to start work on the Flagship Hotel, but the makeover could take a little longer than expected, officials say.
May 13, 2010
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