By Karolyn Gephart Brazoria County Emergency Services District No. 3 is hosting a class on September 23 about laws that affect Emergency Service Districts. The class is Laws Affecting Emergency Services Districts and will be held at 6 pm in Liberty Alumni Hall at Alvin ISD Freedom Field. Administrative Law Attorney …
KPB Plant Thyme lunch tickets to begin sales
By Karolyn Gephart Tickets go on sale September 20 for the Keep Pearland Beautiful Plant Thyme Fall Luncheon to be held October 18 at First Methodist Church at 2314 Grand Blvd. in Pearland. RETREET Founder/Executive Director Grady McGahan will deliver the keynote address. McGahan will discuss how he created RETREET a 501(c)(3) public …
Council has first reading on changes to fees
By Karolyn Gephart Pearland City Council held the first reading for amending development and permit fees at their regularly scheduled Council meeting September 16 at City Hall. Due to H.B. 852, passed during this year’s state legislative session, the City of Pearland is required to change the way residential construction …
City invited to 125th Anniversary of Pearland
By Karolyn Gephart The City of Pearland is celebrating their 125th Anniversary Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 10:30 am to 6 pm at various locations. The city is celebrating where the last 125 years have brought it and where the next 125 years will lead. Opening remarks will begin at …
Pearland band to perform in Rose Parade
By Karolyn Gephart “Pride of Pearland” Marching Band has accepted the invitation to march in the 131st Annual Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2020. The Pearland band was selected as one of only 19 bands to be invited. Only nine high school bands from the U.S. …
Teams invited to compete – or not – in Tri a Little Thon
By Karolyn Gephart The 2nd Annual Tri-a-little-thon, will be held September 21, 2019 and is the race with no excuses. Hosted by the Forever Parks Foundation of Pearland and Parks & Recreation, the event is held at the Delores Fenwick Nature Center at 5750 Magnolia Parkway.. Teams of two are …
Nominate for environmental awards to KPB
By Karolyn Gephart Community nominations are being taken now by Keep Pearland Beautiful for the group’s environmental awards. KPB recognizes residents and businesses annually for their contributions to an area that demonstrates environmental responsibility. Area assistance is needed to help KPB know who is deserving of such awards. According to …
Turkey Trot packages ready to acquire
By Karolyn Gephart The 3rd Annual Turkey Trot is coming and the 2019 Sponsorship Packages are ready. The popular returning holiday ritual is sponsored by the Forever Parks Foundation of Pearland, a volunteer based 501(c)(3) organization actively supporting Pearland Parks & Recreation by acquiring financial resources through events and charitable …
Public hearing on proposed tax rate, joint hearing, special meeting held
By Karolyn Gephart Pearland City Council held a public hearing, joint public hearing and a joint special meeting on Monday, September 9 beginning at 6:15 pm at City Hall in Council Chambers. A public hearing on the proposed 2019 tax rate for the 2019-2020 Budget was held. This was the …
2nd Annual KANZI Fest Coming to Pearland
By Karolyn Gephart The Second Annual KANZI Fest will be held at Southdown Park at 2150 Countryplace Parkway in Pearland from Friday, September 27 to Saturday, September 28, 2019. KANZI Fest will bring live music, dancers, drummers, authors, Trap Yoga, African martial arts, folklore, arts and crafts, DJs, food, products, …