By KAROLYN GEPHART The Friendswood Parks and Recreation staff is reviewing the possibility of allowing alcohol to be sold in both Centennial and Stevenson Parks in the city. The department was directed earlier in the summer to review this possibility. Alcohol sales could attract corporate sponsors to large events which …
Harvest Fest offers variety of fun Oct. 20
By KAROLYN HEPHART Harvest Fest is planned for Friendswood Saturday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church at 1207 W. Winding Way Dr. The Friendswood community is invited and events are planned for all ages. Activities for children through senior adults include a …
Chamber to host annual BBQ sales
By KAROLYN GEPHART The 11th annual BBQ Sales at the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce is set for Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pre-orders must be made to purchase the barbecue. Proceeds from the sales will benefit the annual Swing Into Fall Golf Tournament by funding the …
Naturalists from area receive milestone pins
By KAROLYN GEPHART Milestone pins were given to several Master Naturalists recently at the Brazoria chapter of Texas Master Naturalist meeting held recently at AgriLife building in Angleton. Members receiving Milestone pins were Peggy Romfh who received the 5,000 Service Hour Polished Gold Dragonfly with Diamond Pin and Pete Romfh …
Alvin Museum begins Capital Campaign for house
By KAROLYN GEPHART The Alvin Historical Society is kicking off a Save Our House capital campaign for the Marguerite Rogers House in Alvin. The Alvin Museum Society owns the historical Marguerite Rogers House that was built over 100 years ago by John Greenleaf Slover. The house had only three residents …
Landfill offering tours for chamber members
By KAROLYN GEPHART Blue Ridge Landfill is hosting informational tours for Pearland Chamber members. The tours will be given to have visitors learn more about the landfill’s environmentally responsible operations and sustainability efforts, according to landfill officials. The landfill is located at 2200 FM 521 Road in Fresno. Tour dates …
Mistletoe Market to benefit two charities
By KAROLYN GEPHART BellaVita in Pearland invites the community to their annual Mistletoe Market Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission will be $3. The market will offer holiday décor, clothing for women and children, yard art, jewelry, crafts, specialty food items and more. The annual holiday market …
Rise, shine breakfast to help DHS
By KAROLYN GEPHART Rise and Shine for a breakfast at Dawson High School Youth and Government. A breakfast supporting the Dawson High School students wanting to attend the State and National competitions for Youth and Government will be held Monday, Oct. 8 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at The Commerce …
Jill Davis Watson
Jill Davis Watson, age 58, of Alvin, Texas passed away Tuesday September 4th, 2018 at Angleton hospital. Jill was born April 12, 1961 in Pana, Illinois and was a resident of Alvin, Texas for 37 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Jill was preceded in death by …
LEGALS PUBLISHED 9-19-18
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS PEARLAND ISD’S State Financial Accountability Rating Pearland ISD will hold a public meeting at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, October 11, 2018 in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 1928 N Main, Pearland, TX 77581. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss PISD’s …