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May 2012

The self-serve, frozen yogurt race in the county continues to heat up, this time with Tutti Frutti planning a 1,200-square-foot shop in Victory Lakes Town Center at Interestate 45 and FM 646.

Posted Friday, May 18 at 04:30 PM by Laura Elder

BeQuay planned for old Pho 20 site May. 16 8
Cheesecake Factory at Baybrook Mall? May. 14 18
Pssst. Possible Tanger tenant lineup May. 11 19
New eatery planned at Pier 21 May. 10 1
What's that building on Harborside? May. 07 7
Patrons 'locked' in eatery over tip dispute May. 04 37
Battle of the Burritos begins May. 02 8
Dickinson looks to develop prime parcel May. 01 8

April 2012

BK island return still on burner

A lot of readers are asking for fresh buzz about those rumors a Burger King franchise would return to the island.

Posted Monday, Apr 30 at 12:00 PM by Laura Elder

Steak n Shake construction under way Apr. 25
Diamond Beach owners file Chapter 11 Apr. 20 2
Del Papa makes move to Texas City Apr. 18 1
Orange Leaf plans island fro-yo shop Apr. 16 3
Look for more business on beaches Apr. 11 5
Will The Ritz ever return? Apr. 09 12
Downtown gumbo, sushi eateries trade spaces Apr. 03 5

March 2012

Bravos closure a Mexican food mystery

It's been a tough week for Tex-Mex in the county.

Posted Friday, Mar 30 at 05:30 PM by Laura Elder

Lawsuit takes aim at The Arms Room Mar. 29 16
After 50 years, Taco House says adios Mar. 28 5
Sapori delays build intrigue Mar. 27 5
Disney Store planning Texas City site? Mar. 26 3
Signs don't point to a Schutte's return Mar. 23 18
Randalls to stop sale of 'pink slime' Mar. 21 10
Tanger Outlet about 85 percent leased Mar. 19 13
Ice cream scoop: Carvel coming to island Mar. 12 6
Galveston among best spring break spots Mar. 09 1
BP refinery not officially for sale Mar. 07 4
That building at 61st and I-45 Mar. 06 12
Landry's casinos getting closer to home Mar. 05 13
The Paint Pub buzz Mar. 01 2

February 2012

Jimmy Changas work to begin any day

Did you happen to notice that newly erected fence on the northeast corner of Interstate 45 and FM 646 near Best Buy in League City? You know, the place with the mysterious cartoon monkey sign.

Posted Wednesday, Feb 29 at 04:03 PM by Laura Elder

Did Landry's buy Island Bowl building? Feb. 27 19
Will this business fetch a following? Feb. 24 6
What's the prognosis for Webster hospital? Feb. 22 2
Good gravy! Sherry's Busy Bee Cafe closes Feb. 20 8
Orbe's breezes in, Hartz is out, Bullritos says ¡Olé! Feb. 17 10
Why the hole in the bagel market? Feb. 15 10
Is cost of Valentine's Day too damn high? Feb. 13 23
21 questions and answers Feb. 08 3
What happened to Lasso a Latte? Feb. 08 4
Jimmy John's back for seconds? Feb. 06 7
Family seeks kid-friendly eateries Feb. 02 19

January 2012

What's all the screaming about?

If you watch TV, you’ve probably seen, or more importantly heard, the JC Penney commercials featuring screaming men and women. They scream loudly and a lot about department store sales promotions.

Posted Tuesday, Jan 31 at 07:00 PM by Laura Elder

High-end Harborwalk under contract Jan. 30 4
Please, talk amongst yourselves Jan. 20 9
Pizzeria to cater to late-night crowds Jan. 18 5
Maggie Rita's bids adios to island Jan. 16 23
Why no Costco? Jan. 13 12
Qing Qing is new thing in Texas City Jan. 11
Panera Bread rising in League City Jan. 09 7
Tavern something to talk about Jan. 05 9
Jimmy John's plans island eatery Jan. 04 12
Mi Tienda for the mainland? Jan. 03 8

December 2011

Texas City Sears not on list so far

Sears Holdings Corp. released a partial list of Sears and Kmart stores it plans to close.

Posted Thursday, Dec 29 at 01:46 PM by Laura Elder

Whopper of a BK rumor Dec. 29 4
Will Texas City Sears be spared? Dec. 27 15
Update: CAD website working Dec. 21 10
Lowe's delays plans for island store Dec. 20 7
Can League City lure a movie theater? Dec. 14 14
How would you write Hollywood ending? Dec. 12 2
Finally, news on Roger's Bar & Grill Dec. 07 3
Pointe West foreclosure sale still on Dec. 01

November 2011

Saka still with us; Beyondburger open

Here are a few things I'm working on for Thursday's Biz Buzz.

Posted Wednesday, Nov 30 at 04:22 PM by Laura Elder

Dirt's moving at DeMontrond Nov. 28
Small Business Saturday gets bigger Nov. 25
Topwater offers free Turkey Day buffet Nov. 21 10
A made in the USA Christmas? Nov. 17 14
Carnival Magic delayed in Progeso Nov. 16 3
A food truck park on the island? Nov. 15 20
Land, condos, more up for auction Nov. 12 2
Steak 'n Shake bites into Bay Area Nov. 08 18
PetSmart sets opening date Nov. 07 6
What do you think of Club Raw concept? Nov. 03 21
BofA responds to backlash Nov. 01 16

October 2011

Grand Cay on the way

After some fits and starts and Chapter 11 reorganization by its developer, Grand Cay Harbour in Texas City is back on track.

Posted Monday, Oct 31 at 04:10 PM by Laura Elder

Blue Bell's hot holiday sellers Oct. 28 8
DQ, Jimmy John's, Schlotzsky's, oh my! Oct. 26 12
Beyondburger near opening Oct. 24 1
H-E-B meeting mystery solved Oct. 21 16
Update: Will Lowe's woes deal blow to island plans? Oct. 18 12
Slim Shady's Panhandler's Choice Oct. 17 9
Maroon 5 to welcome Carnival Magic to Isle Oct. 13 8
Island Target enters grocery wars Oct. 10 33
Will you give BofA the boot? Oct. 06 17
When all buzz breaks loose Oct. 05 10

September 2011

Guess when Tuesday Morning opens

It's only fitting that retailer Tuesday Morning plans to launch its island store on a Tuesday morning.

Posted Wednesday, Sep 28 at 04:47 PM by Laura Elder

'Free' study costs island $4,647 Sep. 27 8
Clary's returns; The Diner sets date Sep. 26 5
Investors prepare to pounce on Marquette land Sep. 22 10
A new place for demolition waste Sep. 21 2
Is The Diner cooking up comeback? Sep. 14 4
La Marque Sam's Club nearer reality Sep. 12 11
Barnes & Noble rumor pure fiction Sep. 09 4
Papa's water policy peeves patron Sep. 07 27
Is the Internet making us slackers? Sep. 06 14
Serving up some restaurant buzz Sep. 02 11
Pulling water, jobs out of thin air? Sep. 01 6

August 2011

Video: Miss the outlet mall event? Watch this

Did you notice a big tent, earth-moving equipment and a lot of people at a 55-acre site along Interstate 45, South of Holland Road in Texas City Tuesday morning?

Posted Tuesday, Aug 30 at 02:15 PM by Laura Elder

Rudy's Bar-B-Q sets opening date Aug. 23 27
Should coffee shops block table hogs? Aug. 22 17
Spicy rumor: El Nopalito plotting return Aug. 18 14
Complex Comcast issues Aug. 16 16
Buzz-cation; Lone Star flight plans Aug. 12 9
Sexy Saks speculation Aug. 10 24
Want to live here? Get a job Aug. 08 26
A Joe V's near you? Aug. 05 9
Is Bubba Gump island bound? Aug. 03 13
Marco's wants big slice of market Aug. 01 5
Update: Hotel sheets, heebie jeebies and the law Aug. 01 4

July 2011

Texas City Denny's lowers prices

It’s rare, especially in this economy, to hear of restaurants lowering food prices. But that’s exactly what franchisee Debi Haq is doing at Denny’s, 1201 Highway 146 in Texas City.

Posted Friday, Jul 29 at 04:12 PM by Laura Elder

Another side of Fertitta Jul. 27 5
Closing Borders, Wok talk and more Jul. 25 27
What Whole Foods wants Jul. 21 30
Update: Tuesday Morning rumors Jul. 19 14
Update: PetSmart plans island store Jul. 19 12
Will you shop at the outlet mall? Jul. 15 32
Eatery bans young children Jul. 13 40
Beyond Burgers to replace Uncle Chan's Jul. 11 6
Fast food and 'fast drunks'? Jul. 07 22
Bacchus Wine Bar to leave island Jul. 05 15
What would you ask Yarbrough? Jul. 01 22

June 2011

Should port sit out Seattle convention?

When should public entities curb business travel?

Posted Tuesday, Jun 28 at 04:42 PM by Laura Elder

The one that got away? Jun. 27
Retail buzz — some of it's kosher Jun. 23 16