Galveston Bay Buzz!
Hello Bay Area, Houston! Are you surviving this cold weather? I’ve officially entered hibernation mode with absolutely no plans to leave the house. The cold in Texas just hits differently than up north — it freezes you straight to the bone, and it doesn’t matter how gravy-blessed you are!! The Texas cold just humbles my biscuit reserves. Moral of the story: I’m freezing and thawing out slower than a frozen Thanksgiving turkey. |
The story I’m about to share isn’t local, but it’s a crazy true story I remembered while being stuck at home this past weekend. Have you heard of Mehran Karimi Nasseri? He was an Iranian refugee who became stranded in Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport in 1988 after his ID and travel papers were lost. He could not legally enter France or board a flight out of the country. He ended up making a home in the airport for 18 years. During that time, he was taken care of by airport staff, travelers, and airline employees. He finally left the airport in 2006 after becoming ill and being hospitalized. After his discharge, he lived in hotels and shelters, then returned to the airport in 2022, where he passed away. He lived in an airport for over 18 years… and just like that, my cabin fever lost all credibility. You may know this story from The Terminal with Tom Hanks, but Hollywood barely scratched the surface of this real story. |
I hope you were able to slow down a bit, take a little break, and enjoy a much-needed breather over this past weekend. Life moves fast, and sometimes we forget to pause and just breathe for a minute. Enjoy it while it lasts — Texas weather changes faster than the last kolache at the donut shop! |
If you’re a local photographer and would like the opportunity to feature your local photos in an upcoming newsletter, please send them to [email protected].
We’d love to showcase your work!
League City Spotlight
If loving pizza is wrong, I don’t want to be right. This business earned every bit of this spotlight! Have you tried pepperoni pizza with a hot honey drizzle? I tried it a few years ago, and now I can’t eat my pepperoni pizza without it.
Pizza King really hit home when I realized they drizzle that hot honey goodness on their Hey Honey pizza. What I love most about Pizza King is that Dodi, the Pizza King, supports other local businesses by visiting them and sharing their stories on TikTok. These are the kinds of local businesses that stand out to me because this is what real community looks like.
Pizza King has two locations — 103 Davis Rd, Ste F in League City and 800 Bradford Ave in Kemah. Perfect for grabbing a slice for lunch or bringing the family home pizza for dinner. 🍕
League City Developments
Whataburger is officially official and opened a new location at 2121 E. League City Pkwy, League City on January 26th or 27th …6…7…! If you know, you know. If you don’t, just smile and keep it moving. If not, it’s nothing really.
Papas Pizza is opened at 248 S Egret Bay Blvd, League City. After more than 50 years in Galveston, they’ve officially expanded to League City.
Tune Up; The Manly Salon is opening on January 31st at 11:00am. You can find them at 1260 East League City Pkwy Suite 100, League City. Take your man for a Nasal Spa Experience!
Einstein Bros Bagels has the sign up and the ovens preheating — they’re opening any day now at 1911 W League City Pkwy, Suite 200, League City. If you head to their website using the link posted above, you’ll find a coupon for a FREE egg sandwich with any purchase. Share my newsletter with someone so they can enjoy a free egg sandwich too!
Summer Moon is brewing some coffee for a new location coming to 1340 E League City Pkwy, Suite 100, League City. They are expected to open the end of February, but we all know sometimes it takes a little longer to make that perfect cup of coffee. When they open stop by and try a Nitro Cold Brew, or a Matcha Moon Latte.
Chipotle will be coming to 1603 W. League City Pkwy, League City soon! If you haven’t tried the new High Protein Menu yet, you’re seriously missing out. A side of their delicious chicken is under $4 and packs 32 grams of protein!
Local Upcoming Events
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Slate Table & Bar
Ambition on Tap
Hosted By: League City Regional Chamber of Commerce
4:00pm to 6:00pm
Bring 5 nonperishable items (snacks/condiments) = A FREE drink!
1120 Grand Oak Blvd, Suite 200, League City
Open Mic
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Cost: Free
902 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores
Friday, January 30, 2026
Jackie’s Bar & Grill
Let It Rock with The Ruxpins
8:30pm to 12:00am
Cost: Free
1053 Marina Bay Dr, League City
The Chandlery Candle Bar
Candles & Smudge Sticks Class
6:00pm to 8:00pm
240 Park Ave, Suite 4, League City
Music in the Historic District
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Cost: Free
512 2nd Street, League City
Karaoke Night
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Cost: Free
902 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores
Velvet Punch
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Cost: Free
707 Highway 146, Kemah, TX
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Chili Cook-Off
12:00pm to 5:00pm
902 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores
Junk Hippy Show
9:00am to 4:00pm
7601 Red Bluff Rd, Pasadena
Mardi Gras Market
10:00am to 3:00pm
Cost: Free
902 E Main Street, League City, TX
Jackie’s Bar & Grill
Clearlake Pirate Fest
12:00pm to 12:00pam
Cost: Free
1053 Marina Bay Dr, League City
Time Warp
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Cost: Free
707 Highway 146, Kemah, TX
Little Joe & Southern Brown Band
9:00pm to 1:00am
Cost: Free
3202 Marina Bay Dr Suite H Kemah, TX
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Galentine’s Brunch Market
11:00am to 3:00pm
902 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores
Galentine’s Social
1:00pm to 5:00pm
Cost: $40
3901 Nasa Pkwy, El Lago,
Chicken N Pickle
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost: $45 to participate in tournament
210 Blue Heron Dr, Webster
Soulfreak; League City
Valentine’s Day Card Class
11:00am to 12:30pm
Cost: $15
512 2nd St League City
Kemah Boardwalk
Les Tres
3:00pm to 7:00pm
Cost: Free
215 Kipp Ave, Kemah
McIntyre’s Webster
UFC Watch Party
Starts at 8:00pm
Cost: Free
806 East Nasa Pkwy, Houston
Monday, February 2, 2026
Order a Monday Pickup Special from Pizza King in Kemah or League City!
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Singo Bingo
5:00pm to 9:00pm
902 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
New Horizon Free Weekly Networking Group
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Cost: Free
2710 Gulf Freeway South League City, TX
Trivia Night
7:00pm to 9:00pm
902 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores
If you have a local event to share, send us the information. [email protected]
Follow my social media for happy hour and weekly specials every week!
Farmers Market Guide 🐝
Support local businesses and visit your neighborhood farmers market.
🌦️ Bay Area Houston Weekly Forecast 🐝
Wed, Jan 28: Cool with mixed sun and clouds — highs near 58° / 40°.
Thu, Jan 29: Increasing sunshine and mild — 60° / 42°.
Fri, Jan 30: Mostly sunny and slightly warmer — 62° / 45°.
Sat, Jan 31: Cooler return with breezy skies — 55° / 35°.
Sun, Feb 1: Cool and sunny — 58° / 38°.
Mon, Feb 2: Breezy with chilly mornings — 52° / 34°.
Tue, Feb 3: Dry and mild trend continues — 56° / 36°.
Wed, Feb 4: Sunny and pleasant — 59° / 38°.
No matter how gravy-blessed you are, this Texas cold will humble your biscuit reserves this next week!
Stay Local. Stay Connected.
Do you love local finds as much as we do? Follow us on social media and tag us in your favorite local spots for a chance to be featured in our weekly newsletter.
Spot construction or a new development? Sent us a message and we’ll dig up the details! Know a hometown person or business that deserves a spotlight? Send us the details! Have something you’d love to see each week? Send us your suggestions, and we’ll do our best to make it happen. 🐝[email protected]
Just remember, we’re only human, but we’ll do our best to make this your newsletter.
The Galveston Bay Buzz 🐝
Jessica Johnson
Publisher/Founder
Interested in advertising or sponsorship? Reach out—we’d love to chat. [email protected]