Events & info for Pearland, Texas and its surrounding communities (including Houston)...
From the Houston Business Journal …
Lonza Group plans to build a massive biotechnology facility in Pearland that will be home to at least 50 employees and will relocate Lonza’s current Houston operations to the southeastern suburb.
Source: Lonza Group plans to open massive research and manufacturing facility in Houston suburb, Pearland – Houston Business Journal
According to the Houston Business Journal, four Houston-area suburbs made the top-10 list for cities with the highest holiday budgets. And, yes, that includes Pearland.
Let me repeat that: Pearland residents have some of the largest holiday budgets in the country. In. the. country.
Other cities that made the list include:
Sugar Land with a budget of $2,422.
The Woodlands with a budget of $2,158.
League City with a budget of $2,112.
Happy Holidays!
Source: Houston-area holiday budgets among the largest in the U.S. – Houston Business Journal
WHAT: Pearland Christmas Parade
WHEN: Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 6 – 8 p.m.
WHERE: The route will travel east on FM 518. The parade begins at Old Alvin Road and ends at Pearland Parkway.
MORE INFO: pearlandtx.gov/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/christmas-parade
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Source: City of Pearland, Texas : Christmas Parade
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Great news via The Houston Chronicle: The long-awaited Killen’s Steakhouse replacement location is set to open on Monday, November 9, 2015. The new location of this restaurant will be 6425 Broadway, Pearland TX.
I haven’t tried any of the Killen’s restaurants yet … but I will soon.
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Source: Chef Ronnie Killen of Killen’s BBQ brings back tamales, drops news about new steakhouse opening
Image source: (not a Killen’s steak) TapisRouge / Pixabay
The Houston Chronicle reports that work to build the 288 toll lanes has been delayed to later in 2016 than initially expected. I’ll be paying attention to this (as many of you will too) since this is my main way into Houston.
Read more: Texas 288 toll lane work expected mid-2016 | Houston Chronicle
Today’s video pick is a recruitment video for the Pearland Fire Department by the City of Pearland.
Interesting news for Pearland: Buc-ee’s to move part of headquarters to Pearland. I just want more stores to move in … can I count on that being in the future too?
Buc-ee’s plans to house its legal and HR beavers, or workers, in the new headquarters.
Source: Buc-ee’s to move part of headquarters to Pearland – Houston Business Journal
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