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Laura Elder's Biz Buzz
Biz Buzz is published each Monday and Thursday. Updates are posted throughout the week to the Buzz Blog.
Fashion retailer moving into League City
LEAGUE CITY — League City is getting yet another retailer in the ever bustling FM 646 corridor. Clothing purveyor Maurices will join other retailers in the League City Towne Center.
May 12, 2008
Popular Stingaree restaurant damaged by fire
Fans of Stingaree Restaurant and Bar in Crystal Beach are going to have to wait for their fix of barbecue crabs and fried shrimp.
May 08, 2008
Retail center near justice center ‘on hold'
A Houston developer and the county have dissolved plans for a retail center on 15 acres next to the Galveston County Justice Center.
May 05, 2008
What was white, then black, then red-tagged?
A fence around Offatts Bayou property has everybody talking and a colorful history.
May 01, 2008
When island’s permit process freezes over
Notice those ice vending machines popping up all over the county? They belong to Houston-based Cornerstone Ice.
April 28, 2008
Patrons seek clues about El Valle closing
Why El Valle Mexican Cafe in Santa Fe closed is generating intrigue around that town and is a mystery even police would like to solve.
April 24, 2008
Longtime island eatery Santiago’s to close
After 18 years serving Mexican cuisine, the island’s Santiago’s Restaurant at 5302 Broadway will close Friday.
April 21, 2008
Spec’s Liquor uncorks plans for island store
Houston liquor chain Spec’s this week ended months of speculation by confirming it is indeed uncorking one of its famously large stores on the island.
April 17, 2008
Developer hatches plan for fish farm
All that land clearing near the base of the Pelican Island Bridge is preparation for a fish farm.
April 14, 2008
Boot Kikkers bingo to scoot to Gulfway Plaza
Officials confirm that bingo hall Boot Kikkers is scooting into the space formerly occupied by WestPoint Stevens, at Gulfway Plaza shopping center in La Marque.
April 10, 2008
Land clearing heralds another RV park
All that land clearing on the frontage road in La Marque is for a sizable RV park, city officials say.
April 07, 2008
Will Hilton grow Garden Inn near The Strand?
Rumor is taking root in the hotel industry that Hilton Hotels Corp. is considering a Garden Inn concept for the island’s downtown.
April 03, 2008
Rooms To Go makes itself at home
Furniture company Rooms To Go opened its 35,000-square-foot store Saturday in front of Baybrook Mall.
March 31, 2008
Is someone snapping up Shrimp N Stuff?
Word on the street is that a local businessman plans to snap up Shrimp N Stuff from owner Jim Bennett and family.
March 27, 2008
League City Kohl’s sets grand-opening date
Kohl’s Department Store said it plans an April 9 opening for the store in Bay Colony Town Center in League City.
March 24, 2008
Texas City banker rings in largest U.S. IPO
Charles T. Doyle, chairman of Texas First Bank and a board member of Visa International, rang the New York Stock Exchange’s opening bell.
March 20, 2008
Will school open in historic isle orphanage?
Could children again fill the halls of the old Galveston Orphan’s Home? City officials report that a group wants to open a school there.
March 17, 2008
Crews to get busy at Grand Cay Harbour
David Weekley Homes is planning to raise a flag April 3 to commemorate a groundbreaking at Grand Cay Harbour in Texas City.
March 13, 2008
Local banks: Mortgage mess big boys’ problem
Around the county, the financial institutions that make it possible for businesses to open and grow say they’re ready, willing and able to lend.
March 10, 2008
Is Sports Authority batting for new site?
Economic development officials report that Englewood, Colo.-based Sports Authority is in negotiations for a site in retail venue Victory Lakes Town Center in League City.
March 06, 2008
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