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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.
H&M plans Baybrook store
Area fashionistas were rejoicing when the Stockholm, Sweden-based retailer H&M officially confirmed a Baybrook Mall store as part of its big Texas market push.
February 02, 2012
Harborwalk under contract to Austin firm
An Austin-based development firm has Harborwalk, a Hitchcock community known for million-dollar homes, under contract.
January 31, 2012
Pizza, pirates planned for island’s downtown
A new eatery hopes to take a slice of the island pizzeria market.
January 19, 2012
Santa Fe serves up two new eateries
Two new eateries — one already is open and the other is on the burner — are enhancing dining options in Santa Fe.
January 17, 2012
Homebuilders get busy in Evia
After a lingering lull, there’s some bustle in the homebuilding business on the island and the promise of more to come.
January 12, 2012
Magnolia Court midpriced houses under way
GALVESTON — After years of inactivity, there’s movement again at Magnolia Court, a rare middle-income residential development on the island.
January 10, 2012
What will it H-E-B in Texas City?
H-E-B has acquired a building in Texas City long ago occupied by Kmart, but what it plans to do with the property is unclear.
January 05, 2012
Whopper of a rumor about isle Burger King
For years, fans of flame-broiled fast-food have complained about the absence of an island Burger King.
January 03, 2012
Will Texas City Sears be spared?
Sears this week said it hadn’t made the final determination about which stores to shutter.
December 29, 2011
League City might be trattoria territory
The new sign at the former Matt’s Restaurant & Lounge in League City is heralding the arrival of Claudio & Mattia’s Trattoria.
December 27, 2011
Appraisal district website down for weeks
A governmental website taxpayers, title companies, Realtors and taxing jurisdictions heavily depend on for property value information has been down for weeks.
December 22, 2011
Tension between port, Gulf Copper?
Rumors have been floating that executives with Gulf Copper Drydock Rig & Repair are frustrated by a lack of investment at the port-owned facilities.
December 20, 2011
Major moves, fresh retail in island downtown
The Galveston Chamber of Commerce plans a March move to the first floor of the 1873 Washington Building, 2228 Mechanic St., in Galveston.
December 15, 2011
Illinois company makes big League City buy
Portfolio included Victory Lakes Town Center and Bay Colony Town Center.
December 13, 2011
Illinois company makes big League City buy
LEAGUE CITY — An Oak Brook, Ill.-based real estate investment firm has snapped up two of the city’s largest and most prominent retail centers.
December 13, 2011
London-based maritime firm opens local office
London-based marine services company Aalmar Surveys USA has launched its business in Clear Lake Shores, marking its first U.S. office.
December 08, 2011
Dollar store under way at Prets site
Crews last week began work on what will be a Family Dollar store at the site formerly occupied by Prets Lumber Co. on the island.
December 06, 2011
Lowe’s on road to build island store
There are signs that plans to build a Lowe's Home Improvement Center between 55th and 57th streets in Galveston are on track.
December 01, 2011
DeMontrond to open a Hyundai showroom
DeMontrond Chevrolet in Texas City is planning to add a Hyundai showroom and renovate its Chevrolet and Toyota showrooms.
November 29, 2011
Stingaree to mark 25 years with ’80s prices
Crystal Beach eatery Stingaree Restaurant and Bar is celebrating 25 years next month.
November 24, 2011
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