Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Rumors exaggerate ANICO layoffs
Officials with island-based American National Insurance Co. confirm the company laid off some employees last week, but not as many as rumored.
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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Big plans in store for several island complexes
Some island apartment complexes have dates with demolition crews, while others will be stripped down and built anew.
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Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Five Guys Burgers, Fries to build in League City
For those who missed the latest serving of Buzz Blog, Five Guys Burgers and Fries is planning a League City eatery.
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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Crews spotted cleaning up Jean Lafitte Hotel
Downtown dwellers report promising cleanup activity at the long vacant and neglected Jean Lafitte Hotel on the island.
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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Is Gringo’s cooking up League City location?
A reader reports Gringo's Mexican Kitchen is cooking up a League City location, while the new Judge's Bar and Grill is earning culinary kudos.
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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Plastic surgeon to open in South Shore Harbour
A new 9,000-square-foot building is soon to house Charles Polsen’s South Shore Surgicenter, specializing in cosmetic, reconstructive and hand surgery.
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Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Clary’s serves up post-Ike return
Clary’s Seafood Restaurant reopened during the weekend to happy crowds.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Gaido’s on a roll with new catering rig
The Gaido family is taking its famous fare on the road, and crews have finished rebuilding the interior walls at Buchanan Gallery.
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Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Lamar Elementary gets new owner
Is the vacant Lamar Elementary School in La Marque about to look smarter?
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Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Mayor dismisses Trump-ed up rumors
Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas said there’s no truth to the latest rumor she met with Donald Trump and Tilman Fertitta about the East End Flats.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
New business aims to solve perpetual problems
A cemetery manager has formed a separate business to provide upkeep services for family plots, and egg eateries are hatching all around Clear Lake.
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Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Jeweler marks a major milestone
An 80-year-old island jeweler is reopening, and a cigar shop hopes a city smoking ban won't snuff it out shortly after its grand opening.
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Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Gulfway Plaza at La Marque lures new tenant
Shopping center Gulfway Plaza at La Marque is sitting pretty with a new tenant, Mary’s Formal Creations.
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Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Landry’s clarifies position on Flagship hotel
The owner of Galveston Bookshop marks her 10th anniversary, and League City may soon get a farmer’s market.
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Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST
Floral business blooming again
Knapp Flower Shop and Santa Fe Trails both are back in business after making repairs to damage from Hurricane Ike.
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Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST
League City Town Center rumors making the circuit
Rumors are making the rounds that the League City Town Center store left vacant last year by Circuit City soon will get a new tenant.
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Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST
After year in Webster, United Fire returns to isle
United Fire Group’s employees returned to offices at 2115 Winnie St. on the island after working in cramped, temporary offices in Webster since the storm.
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Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST
Balinese Room owner opens Voodoo Lounge
Night life in the island's downtown is getting more interesting.
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Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST
Restaurants return; retailer expands
Galveston's McDonald's restaurants announced return dates, and girl's fashion mecca Forever 21 in Baybrook Mall is moving into a much larger space.
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Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST
Woman turns love for baking into business
Biz Buzz serves up some restaurant news as Cakes N More bakery opens in Santa Fe and Café Adobe eyes a Baybrook Mall site.
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Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST
Friendswood Kroger to get supersized
Kroger plans to add almost 30,000 square feet to the store at 3135 FM 528 in Friendswood.
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Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST
Village Hardware moves back home
After months of hammering it out with insurers, the island’s Village Hardware has returned to its original 61st Street address.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST
Cajun Greek plans island return after all
A lot of island businesses — even some we thought were permanently sidelined by Hurricane Ike — are preparing to open this month.
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Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST
Retailers lining up at Nassau Bay Town Square
Houston-based development firm Griffin Partners isn’t letting a tough economy slow progress at Nassau Bay Town Square.
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Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST
Mickey’s Marine getting new look
The building housing Mickey’s Marine in La Marque is getting a makeover.
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Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST
Sumthin’ Good moves into La Marque
La Marque has a new eatery. Sharonda Thomas has opened Sumthin’ Good, 1916 Cedar Drive.
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Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST
Are crews warming up at Backe’s Bullpen?
County officials confirm site work has begun on a venture near Dickinson backed by former Astros pitcher Brandon Backe, his relatives or both.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST
Safety Council snaps up $2M building
Look for a major commercial real estate move soon after the Safety Council of Texas City purchased the old Carbide Employees Credit Union.
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Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST
Island Bistro LeCroy marks comeback today
Just shy of a year since Hurricane Ike, the island’s Bistro LeCroy opens its doors today.
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Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST
Paving over Luke’s to put up a parking lot?
For years, islanders went to Luke’s Supermarket & Deli stores to cash pay checks, buy barbecue and shoot the breeze over cold beers.
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