Faith Matters
By REV. DR. BRIAN GIGEE “ON RECONCILIATION” “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” – Hebrews 12:14 Some people are better at reconciling their check books and online statements than they are at managing the important …
Legals for 7-8-20 publication
INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received by Brazoria Drainage District No. 4 (District), 481 3 W. Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581 until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2020. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the District, 4813 W. …
2 awards announced at City Council meeting
By KAROLYN GEPHART At the City Council meeting July 6 2020 at City Hall, two groups were presented awards. The first award was the presentation of the 17th Consecutive Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by Phyllis Rinehart, Controller for the City of La Porte. Rinehart, representing …
Moore withdraws from Mayor’s race
By KAROLYN GEPHART Mayoral candidate for Pearland, Gary Moore has withdrawn his candidacy for Mayor. He announced this July 6 on his Facebook page. He reported that he was unable and unwilling to run the type of race he felt was acceptable. “Many variables have helped me make this very difficult …
Faith Matters
By REV. DR. BRIAN GIGEE “LIBERATION— a celebration!” “…and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” – John 8:32 I have been writing this column for almost a year now. Just as a reminder… this piece is called “Faith Matters” because I believe it does. Faith matters, …
Early voting has begun for primary runoffs in Friendswood
By Karolyn Gephart The 2020 Texas Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections will take place July 14, 2020. Early voting in Galveston and Harris Counties began June 29 and will continue to July 2 from 8 am to 5 pm; July 5 from 1 to 6 pm; and July 6-10 from 7 am to …
Early voting has begun for primary runoffs in Pearland/Manvel
By Karolyn Gephart The 2020 Texas Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections will take place July 14, 2020. Early voting in Pearland and Manvel began June 29 and will continue to July 2 from 8 am to 5 pm; July 5 from 1 to 6 pm; and July 6-10 from 7 am to 7 …
The Budding Gardener
PLEASE PASS THE HERBS By Michelle Thompson My raised bed garden is just big enough to keep me busy this time of year harvesting some vegetables and keeping on top of the watering. There is a portion of my garden I often forget about, because it is so low maintenance. …