By Karolyn Gephart Friendswood said farewell recently to a well-known community member, former elected city official, war hero, and friend to so many, Gerald “Jerry” Ericsson, 73, who passed away September 4, 2020. Friends joined the family at Stevenson Park Saturday, September 12 for a memorial service to a man …
Gerald L. (Jerry) Ericsson
Gerald L. (Jerry) Ericsson passed away after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer on September 4, 2020. Visitation hours are from 5-7 PM on Friday, September 11th at Jeter Funeral Home in Friendswood. Memorial services will be led by Pastor Ralph Holbratschk of Hope Lutheran Church and held at Stevenson …
Military Moms, Wives begin Christmas Care Packages
By Karolyn Gephart Military Moms and Wives of Brazoria County have started to gear up for 2020 Christmas Care packages to Deployed American Heroes.. They will be sending care packages to American Heroes who are deployed during the 2020 Christmas holidays. If anyone knows of a man or woman who …
Public hearing held for tax rate, zone change
By Karolyn Gephart A public hearing was held by Friendswood City Council on Monday, September 14, 2020 to gather comments from the public on two items. The hearing was scheduled for the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2020-2021. On August 3, 2020, City Council took action to propose a …
FISD honors 3 for Making a Difference
By Karolyn Gephart Members of the Friendswood ISD Transportation Department and Custodial Department were honored at the recent School Board meeting September 14 for Making a Difference. Beverly Rhoads has worked in FISD for four years as a bus driver. She was recognized to the Board for her supportive …
The Budding Gardener
Time to try the versatile amaryllis By Michelle Thompson For diversity of flowers and color in your garden beds, borders and containers consider planting bulbs. There is some patience required when planting fall bulbs since the plant and blooms develop much later after the bulb is planted. Generally, bulbs are …
Reporter News to continue as Official Newspaper of Record
The Pearland Reporter News is once again the Official Newspaper of Record for the City of Pearland after the City Council approved a resolution renewing its contract at their regularly scheduled meeting September 14, 2020. The newspaper was complimented for good pricing, service, and relationships with city staff in accommodating …
Faith Matters
By REV. DR. BRIAN GIGEE “Everybody, Anybody, Nobody or Somebody?” “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but …
Legals for 9-16-20 publication
AUCTION Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. 2005 CHEVY VN: 1GNDS13SX52203785 LANDON’S HEAVY WRECKER SERVICE 2232 N. Sacramento, Pearland, 281-485-7328 ************ Notice of Public Sale of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Sale to be held at BLT Storage at 16710 McLean Road, Pearland, TX 77584 on …