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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.
TopWater set to grill any day now
Employees at San Leon's popular TopWater Grill say the restaurant wrecked by Hurricane Ike could open by the end of the week or sooner.
February 09, 2010
Santa Fe Shipley plans move
All that renovation work at the former Sonic Drive-In on state Highway 6 in Santa Fe is for a larger Shipley Do-Nuts
February 04, 2010
Developer plans ‘bulletproof’ retail project
A seawall site is soon to undergo a major makeover and expansion with plans that include what the industry refers to as “Class A” retail.
February 02, 2010
New builders join the lineup at Tuscan Lakes
New builders are lining up to enter the Tuscan Lakes development in League City in a year that the industry is reporting “cautious optimism.”
January 28, 2010
Former grill, nearby marina up for sale
The once popular eatery Waterman Seafood Grill on the island's West End is up for sale by Stonehenge Real Estate Investment Co.
January 26, 2010
Crystal Beach recovery picks up pace
Hurricane Ike recovery on Crystal Beach is moving faster than even optimists had predicted.
January 21, 2010
Upscale boutique plans Feb. 1 opening
Karen's Kloset, an upscale women's clothing boutique on The Strand in Galveston, opens its doors Feb. 1.
January 19, 2010
New firm organizing new events for island
Mike Dean and a business partner have launched Yaga’s Entertainment Inc. The venture is organizing three new events for downtown this year.
January 14, 2010
Senior housing project under way
Seniors searching for housing in the county soon will have more options. Crews have begun construction of the 141-unit Highland Manor in La Marque.
January 12, 2010
New tenant rolling into old Texas City Kmart
The building that used to house Kmart soon will be home to an all-female roller derby that outgrew its Pearland site.
January 07, 2010
Marathon refinery begins 2-week turnaround
Marathon Petroleum Corp.’s Texas City refinery shut down Monday for a 14-day turnaround.
January 05, 2010
Isle Arlans' to start selling El Lago coffee
El Lago Coffee Co., which focuses on eco-friendliness, will begin offering its coffee at Arlan's Market in Galveston.
December 31, 2009
Dollar General plans La Marque expansion
Deep discounter Dollar General is preparing a larger, free-standing store in La Marque, and a new restaurant might be in the works for Galveston.
December 29, 2009
Readers hungry for answers about Fuddruckers
Readers have been asking for an update on Fuddruckers, a downtown eatery that has been shuttered since Hurricane Ike.
December 24, 2009
Starting business no piece of cake
A Galveston entrepreneur is hitting speed bumps in her drive to operate a mobile cupcake truck.
December 22, 2009
Big Daddy’s closing, but comeback in works
Big Daddy’s Smokehouse & Grill in Hitchcock is blowing out the burners after five years serving burgers and barbecue.
December 17, 2009
Peppers closes after breakdown in lease talks
Peppers Beef and Seafood in League City closed a few days ago when owners were unable to come to terms on a new lease.
December 15, 2009
Whataburger returns to Stewart Road today
Nearly 15 months after Hurricane Ike, Whataburger at 6327 Stewart Road on the island reopens at 8 a.m. today.
December 10, 2009
For Waldenbooks at Mainland mall, it’s ‘The End’
Waldenbooks plans to close its Texas City store in the Mall of the Mainland by the end of the year.
December 08, 2009
Southern Compress in talks to leave port
The Port of Galveston is negotiating to terminate a lease agreement with Southern Compress and Warehouse Co.
December 03, 2009
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