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Alamo Drafthouse in danger as Edwards Cinemas invades West Oak Mall

Alamo Drafthouse at West Oaks

Just when we thought Edwards Cinemas were the good guys, they've gone and threatened to annihilate Houston's beloved Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.

Triple Tap Ventures, which owns and operates two Alamo Drafthouse theaters in the Houston area (one at West Oak Mall and one in Katy) reacted Wednesday to the announcement that Regal Entertainment Group would be building an Edwards theater within West Oak Mall. It seems to be mutually accepted that two movie theaters cannot survive simultaneously within one mall complex, but Alamo pledged in a statement that they would "continue to operate with high standards of excellence throughout construction of the planned Edwards Cinemas."

For its part, West Oaks says Alamo has done a great job throughout its seven-year tenure at the mall and will "continue to be a vital entertainment destination within the mall throughout construction," meaning up until Edwards arrives.

Alamo is loved for its emphasis on craft beer, selection of first-run films, quote-alongs to cult classics and dinner-and-a-movie pairings like the Joe Dirt feast, set for March 10, which will include thunderbeans and weiners, gourmet sloppy joes and craft beer selections for every redneck-inspired course.

Says Triple Tap representative Lacy Smythe Edmondson, "There are definitely plans for expansion, although we're not going to comment on any specific sites. We are evaluating a number of places inside the Loop and in the Houston metropolitan area."

Hear that, inner-Loopers? There's hope for us beer-swigging cinephiles yet!

With regard to Alamo West Oaks seeing the writing on the Edwards marquee, Smythe Edmondson says "right now we're just focusing on giving our guests an incredible experience throughout the construction phase. Fall 2012 is a long way off, and we intend to remain open throughout construction and for the foreseeable future."

We say, long live the Alamo! And please, pretty please, move somewhere I have surface-road access.

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Sugar Land's first new apartment complex in 13 years breaks ground

Pearl Lake Pointe luxury apartment complex Sugar Land.

Rendering Courtesy of Morgan

Pearl Lake Pointe is a 376-unit luxury apartment complex slated for early summer 2027 in Sugar Land.

Sugar Land is welcoming its first new apartment development in more than a decade. Pearl Lake Pointe, a 376-unit luxury community from developers Morgan and Carlyle, is underway at 16435 Creekbend Drive.

Construction began in November, with an official groundbreaking held this week. “The groundbreaking of Pearl Lake Pointe marks an exciting new chapter for the Lake Pointe peninsula,” Sugar Land Mayor Carol K. McCutcheon said in a statement. “After years of planning and collaboration with Morgan, this project delivers much-needed, high-quality multifamily housing and strengthens our long-term vision for a vibrant, connected district. This milestone will help drive continued reinvestment and momentum throughout Lake Pointe and across Sugar Land.”

Set across 6.46 acres, the five-story complex will feature five live-work units, a six-story parking garage, and 9,940 square feet of commercial office space. Fitness centers, a resort-inspired pool, a golf simulator, a sky lounge, and a cafe are among the planned amenities.

Inside the residences, features include open-concept floor plans, quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, washers and dryers, and balconies in select units.

“Pearl Lake Pointe is a unique opportunity to elevate the living experience and set a new benchmark for luxury in Sugar Land,” Kase Pappert, Morgan senior development manager, said. “We are grateful for the City’s partnership and look forward to helping re-energize the Lake Pointe peninsula with a welcoming community that feels like home and connects residents to the amenities right outside their door.”

Roughly 20 miles from downtown Houston, the site has views of Brooks Lake and is adjacent to the former Fluor corporate campus currently being transformed into the Lake Pointe Green mixed-use development.

The first Pearl Lake Pointe units are slated for delivery in early summer 2027. Morgan and Carlyle will own and manage the community, with project financing provided by Texas Capital Bank.

“With Pearl Lake Pointe, Carlyle and Morgan are redefining multifamily living and adding meaningful momentum to address the demand for high-quality housing in the Sugar Land submarket,” said Adam Buchwald, Carlyle managing director and partner. “Partnering with Morgan — an accomplished developer with a strong track record — makes this project even more exciting, and Pearl Lake Pointe is a standout addition to Carlyle’s portfolio of high-quality multifamily developments.”

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