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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.
A&A Machine & Fabrication thinks ahead
Look for La Marque-based A&A Machine & Fabrication to break ground soon on a 10,000-square-foot manufacturing building.
September 02, 2010
Furniture retailers flocking to area
Furniture stores are moving in on the mainland, and there’s still confusion about Landry’s Flagship plans.
August 31, 2010
Mixed signals from Flagship Hotel
People are checking in for answers about all the bustle at Flagship Hotel, and a 12-slip RV park soon will open in San Leon.
August 26, 2010
Hotel planned for Reef apartments site
Look for a 150-unit hotel to rise on the site currently occupied by Reef Resort Apartments, 8502 Seawall Blvd. on the island.
August 24, 2010
Mosquito takes bigger bite into bakery biz
Island restaurateurs Steve and Patricia Rennick are preheating for an October opening of their latest creation — Patty Cakes Bakery.
August 19, 2010
Is Sam’s Club planning La Marque store?
An unconfirmed but intriguing rumor is making the rounds that La Marque is soon to get a Sam’s Club near Walmart.
August 17, 2010
About that activity at the old Walmart
TEXAS CITY — Readers inquire about activity at the old Walmart building on Emmett F. Lowry Expressway. Kemah’s newest Holiday Inn features an upscale sports bar.
August 12, 2010
Signs of life seen at island DPS office
Officials are mum on whether the Department of Public Safety office in Galveston will reopen, but a reader spied repair work at the building.
August 10, 2010
Is Brick House on tap for island site?
A restaurant known for man-food and attractive women is headed to the island, and Texas City has a new boutique.
August 05, 2010
Family Dollar buys into Bay Oil site
Demolition last week of the former Bay Oil Inc. building in Dickinson makes room for a Family Dollar store, city officials say.
August 03, 2010
Shop offers perks for java lovers
Minneapolis-based Dunn Bros Coffee is planning a 1,980-square-foot shop in Friendswood, and Santa Fe gets a new jewelry store.
July 29, 2010
Lean times end for West End diners
Dining options are improving on the island’s West End. Restaurateur Randall Pettit is putting his expertise behind West End Restaurant and Sand Bar.
July 27, 2010
Offatts Pointe Plaza gets a makeover
Crews are finishing up Hurricane Ike repairs and renovations at the the island’s Offatts Pointe Plaza, and Donald Mok is planning another Donald Donuts.
July 22, 2010
Food-Rite’s return still weeks away
West Texas City and La Marque residents are shopping for answers about the return of Food-Rite Market.
July 20, 2010
Rosario’s Flying Pizza changes hands
Rosario’s Flying Pizza & Restaurant in Texas City has a new owner, and the island is shopping for a new grocery store.
July 15, 2010
Balinese owner opens new venue
Several new businesses are calling the island’s downtown home, including Granite Room, Tremont Executive Suites and Scooter Depot.
July 13, 2010
Snohut Snoballs marks 25 years
Santa Fe-based Snohut Snoballs will mark 25 years of business with a day of festivities Saturday that includes a temporary return to 1985 prices.
July 08, 2010
Island mulls easing seawall gas station rules
Galveston is considering allowing new gas stations along the seawall, and guys now have their own place to shop in League City.
June 24, 2010
Eatery has a long way to geaux
Residents awaiting the return of Pappadeaux will have to be patient, and League City has launched an advertising campaign aimed at enticing new businesses.
June 22, 2010
Is Carnival Magic shaping up to ship in?
Island and cruise officials are staying mum about serious speculation that Carnival Magic plans to call Galveston homeport.
June 17, 2010
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