Say the words, “computer game” and your kids are bound to stop and listen. The local owners of a new Code Ninjas, a learning center that celebrates its Grand Opening on Saturday, Feb. 2 in the Cullen Crossing Shopping Center at 8325 Broadway St., Ste. 224, know that computer games …
Shadow Creek overcomes slow start to oust Foster 25-21
By DR. DAVID DAVIS For the second time this season, Shadow Creek rallied to defeat district foe Richmond Foster to capture the Class 5A Region III Div. I championship 25-21 to advance to the 5A Division I state semifinals against the San Antonio Wagner Thunderbirds (13-1) at NRG Stadium on …
AT&T gives $10k to Longhorn Project
By Karolyn Gephart The NASA-JSC Longhorn Project received a check for $10,000 from AT&T. The check was presented to project officials December 4 by AT&T Director of External Affairs Michael Flanagan. Guests invited to attend the presentation included Senator Larry Taylor, State Rep. Dennis Paul, State Rep. Ed Thompson and …
Houston Author to Speak Dec. 10 at Pearland Library
By KAROLYN GEPHART Stephanie Wittels Wachs, author of “Everything is Horrible and Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss” will read from and discuss her book at the Pearland Branch Library on Monday, December 10, at 6:30 pm. The book is a memoir of family, addiction, and …
Dream season continues for Shadow Creek
By DR. DAVID DAVIS The game between Shadow Creek and Cedar Park could have been like watching paint dry as there were over 20 punts in the game with a few scores in between. Shadow Creek is in their first year of varsity competition and they are now 12-0 while …
Pearland City Council appoints two to boards
Two appointments to city boards were made at the City Council meeting Nov. 26 at City Hall in Pearland. Donna Rizzo was appointed to Position No. 2 on the Development Authority of Pearland Board. Her term will expire Nov. 1, 2020. The board is composed of five (5) members that …
Pearland Town Center to host tree lighting, holiday market
By Karolyn Gephart Santa will assist Pearland Mayor Tom Reid at the Hometown Christmas Tree Lighting and Festival Friday, November 30 from 7 to 10 pm at Pearland Town Center. The event is free and presented by City of Pearland, Parks & Recreation and Pearland Town Center. The traditional lighting …
PNC to host Share Your Holidays Food Drive
On December 7th the Pearland Neighborhood Center will host the annual ABC Channel 13, Share Your Holidays Food Drive, from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm at 2335 N. Texas Avenue, Pearland TX 77581. Your donation will be added to those of local schools, businesses and individuals to feed over 500 …
PEDC reports new construction, expansion for Fall 2018
By Karolyn Gephart The Pearland Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) is reporting good news for the City for the Fall 2018. The Rex Supply warehouse facility construction is almost complete, according to the PEDC. The facility is 46,000 sq. feet and is on a 15 acres site in the Lower Kirby …
Holiday Food Drive returns to Pearland
By KAROLYN GEPHART Pearland will once again be part of the Share Your Holidays Food Drive with Houston Food Bank and ABC Channel 13. In Pearland, the event is hosted by the Pearland Neighborhood Center and will take place Friday, December 7, 2018 from 6 am to 6 pm at …