James Norman

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Reporter at Community Impact Newspaper

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Impact roundup: 5 new restaurants open or coming soon to Bay Area

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | James Norman

Check out some of the new offerings. This list is not comprehensive. Now openLupe TortillaThe restaurant offers a lunch and dinner menu with appetizers such as chile con queso and chipotle smoked ribs, as well as a variety of tacos, fajitas, nachos, enchiladas, and seafood and steak dishes. The menu also includes brunch options and cocktails, including several margaritas, a pina colada, beer and sangrias. Opened March 35165 Hwy.
Meal planning business opens in Webster

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | James Norman

What you need to knowThe business specializes in meal prepping and offers customers various options for meals they can order along will meal plans, according to its website. Many of the dishes are aimed at high protein, according to its website.
Pelican Builders breaks ground in Pearland Town Center

2 weeks ago | communityimpact.com | James Norman

A multifamily development with roughly 380 units broke ground in April at Pearland Town Center, officials said. The gistPelican Builders will build one- and two-bedroom units totaling between around 600 and 1,200 square feet in size, according to an April 2 news release from Pelican. Construction will begin in April and will wrap up in the second quarter of 2026, according to the release.
Fewer homes sold overall in March for Bay Area, housing prices up slightly

2 weeks ago | communityimpact.com | James Norman

Trending now Check out the real estate data for March in the Bay Area and how it compares to the same month last year. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)...
More homes sold in Pearland, Friendswood area in March compared to same month in 2024

2 weeks ago | communityimpact.com | James Norman

Trending now Check out the real estate data for the Pearland-Friendswood area in March compared to the same month last year. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)...
Q&A: Meet the candidates for Position 5 of League City City Council

3 weeks ago | communityimpact.com | James Norman

Six candidates are running in a special election for Position 5 on League City City Council. What you need to knowThe election will take place May 3. If no candidate obtains more than 50% of the vote, a runoff for June 7 will be triggered, according to city documents. Position 5 came open after former council member Justin Hicks resigned the seat in March, Community Impact previously reported.
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Kemah City Council Position 4

1 month ago | communityimpact.com | James Norman

Two candidates are running for Position 4 on Kemah City Council. Paul Williams will face Lee Wallace on May 3. Position 4 is currently occupied by Justin Staton, who will not appear on the ballot. What you need to knowCandidates were asked to complete a questionnaire from Community Impact. They were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Position 2 of Kemah City Council

1 month ago | communityimpact.com | James Norman

Two candidates are running for Position 2 on Kemah City Council. Dustin T. Oliver will face Shelia Thorne on May 3. Position 2 is currently occupied by Darren Broadus, who will not appear on the ballot. What you need to knowCandidates were asked to complete a questionnaire from Community Impact. They were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.
5 road projects in Pearland making progress

1 month ago | communityimpact.com | James Norman

The city of Pearland has several ongoing and upcoming road improvement projects. Check out the updates for a few of the projects. This list is not comprehensive. What readers need to knowSmith Ranch Road expansionProject: expanding Smith Ranch Road from a two-lane road to four lanes from Hughes Ranch Road to Broadway StreetUpdate: The project has since begun construction as of the first quarter of 2025 following City Council approval in November.
Manvel City Council directs staff to look into road impact fees

1 month ago | communityimpact.com | James Norman

Manvel City Council discussed requiring road impact fees at its March 17 meeting to help offset the cost of new development and avoid burdening taxpayers. The discussion was centered around a presentation and did not involve any vote, with officials clarifying a study will be needed before any fees are approved. An exact timeline on when or if a vote could happen was not given at the meeting.