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Drop Everything And Drive To This Legendary Seafood Restaurant That All Of Texas Loves

There’s a restaurant in a tiny fishing town along Galveston Bay that has somehow become a household name across an entire state, and it did it without a single billboard. Gilhooley’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar in San Leon, Texas built its reputation the old fashioned way, one incredible oyster at a time, and now people drive from every corner of Texas just to pull up a chair.

San Leon, TX · 4d
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Former Alvin ISD staffers accused of 'inappropriate physical handling of students' in classroom

The allegations involve a special education classroom at Pomona Elementary.

Manvel, TX · 3d

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Texas’s Most Addictive Donuts Come From A Humble Bakery That Sells Out Daily

There are places in this world that ruin you for everything else, and Billy’s Donuts in Pasadena, Texas is absolutely one of them. One visit is all it takes before you start measuring every other donut against this one, and spoiler alert, nothing else comes close. Let’s be honest...

Pasadena, TX · 6d
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Parkwood American Grille Brings Upscale Dining to Friendswood

Friendswood has not had a wealth of upscale restaurant choices, but it has a new one now thanks to the debut of Parkwood American Grille at 2131 West Parkwood. Led by Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House’s executive chef Joe Cervantez, a 2022 James Beard Award semifinalist, and restaurateur Raz Halili, who also owns Prestige Oysters, Parkwood specializes in steaks, seafood, creative cocktails and an elevated dining experience. I was invited to check out the offerings.

Friendswood, TX · 2d
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Galena Park North Shore Dominates Deer Park In 6A Division I Playoff Opener: Texas High School Football

Highly ranked Mustangs have no problem in first playoff game since winning last season's Texas UIL 6A Division I championship

Deer Park, TX · 23h

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Traffic frustrations grow for commuters as Beltway 8 project in Pasadena remains unfinished

A major construction project along Beltway 8 near the Ship Channel in Pasadena has dragged on for four years, and commuters say they are ready for it to end.

Pasadena, TX · 1d

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A major development fund is expiring, what it could mean for Pearland taxpayers

Council members discussed the overview of the TIRZ and its end in fiscal year '29, the tax rate implications of the TIRZ ending for Pearland and policy considerations.

Pearland, TX · 22h

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Kirkpatrick joins FISD school board following November election

The Friendswood ISD Board of Trustees welcomed Bobby Kirkpatrick as its newest member Monday, Nov. 9, as the district moved forward with certifying the November election results and seating trustees for the next term. Kirkpatrick joins the seven-member board following the retirement of longtime trustee Ralph Hobratschk, whose departure marks...

Friendswood, TX · 1d

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Oilers roll past Brazoswood 59-7 in regular-season finale

The Pearland Oilers bounced back from their first loss of the season in dominating fashion Thursday night, steamrolling the Brazoswood Buccaneers 59-7 to close out the 2026 regular season. Head coach BJ Gotte’s squad wasted little time getting back on track after falling to Shadow Creek 55-35 the previous week, overwhelming Brazoswood on both sides of the football. The victory improved Pearland’s record to 9-1 overall and 7-1 in District 19-6A, giving the Oilers plenty of momentum heading into the postseason.

Clute, TX · 1d

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$7.1M verdict upheld in nursing home case resulting from lack of workers comp

A nursing home that operated without worker’s compensation must pay $7.1 million in damages to a certified nursing assistant after she was injured on the job, ruled a Texas appeals court. A lower court previously found Nicole Tarpley injured her knee, neck and back in May 2016 while helping...

Pasadena, TX · 1d

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La Porte Police Department is offering 12-hour shifts and every other weekend off to lateral officers.

LATERAL POLICE OFFICERS — WE’RE HIRING!. Are you an experienced, certified Texas peace officer looking for your next opportunity? The La Porte Police Department is currently accepting applications for Lateral-Certified Police Officers!. We’re looking for dedicated professionals who are ready to bring their experience, integrity, and commitment to...

La Porte, TX · 1d

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Pearland Veterans keep a 20-year breakfast tradition going

They are called the Kolache Crew! These Pearland Veterans have been sharing breakfast and stories for 20 years.

Pearland, TX · 2d

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Dogs and cats can get free vaccines Friday, provided their humans claim a time slot first.

We’re offering FREE core vaccines and microchips for dogs and cats, but 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝.

Pasadena, TX · 2d

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League City Runoff Elections Set for December 12th

LEAGUE CITY – After the 2026 midterm elections, two races in League City are headed to a runoff election, as neither four candidates received 50% or more. These two races include City Council Position 1, consisting of Gordon Bethel and Dinah Carpenter, as well as City Council Position 3, with Seth Rowlands and Robert Bruce.

League City, TX · 20h

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Public Meeting Held Over the Proposed Desalinization Plant in Bayshore

TEXAS CITY – The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) held a public meeting Tuesday evening at the Nessler Civic Center to discuss a proposed desalination plant that could be built along Bayshore-Galveston Bay. Representatives from EPCOR attended the meeting to address questions and hear concerns from residents. Despite...

Texas City, TX · 1d

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Pearland ISD Locks In Eight-Point Wish List for 2027 Texas Legislature

Pearland ISD's school board signed off on eight legislative priorities Tuesday, laying out what the district wants from state lawmakers when the Texas Legislature convenes in January. The list touches nearly every corner of campus life, from how schools are funded to how much screen time students get and how bus routes are staffed.

Pearland, TX · 1d

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Dealer Driven: Fueling the Technician Pipeline: Inside ASE’s $25 Million Grant

The technician shortage is more than a persistent worry for dealers, it’s a critical business challenge and solutions are finally within reach. The ASE Education Foundation recently received a $25 million grant, the largest ever in transportation, to create thousands of new apprenticeships. On this episode of Dealer Driven, George Arrants, Vice President of the ASE Education Foundation, explores why technicians are hard to find, and what dealers should do next.

Pasadena, TX · 1d

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CLS Health Advances Construction on New Webster Surgical Campus, Expanding Access to Care in Clear Lake Area

First phase of new medical campus brings a 27,000-square-foot surgery center and two medical office buildings to Webster, with construction expected to run through 2027. WEBSTER, TX / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2026 / Residents of Webster and the greater Clear Lake area will soon have new surgical and specialty care options close to home. CLS Health, a physician-led, multi-specialty healthcare group serving Greater Houston, broke ground on September 3, 2026, on the first phase of a new medical campus near Kobayashi Road and Medical Center Boulevard, across from the organization’s existing medical office plaza. The project will bring an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and two medical office buildings to the community, along with new construction and healthcare jobs in the area.

Webster, TX · 2d