By Karolyn Gephart Hummingbirds was the topic for the guest speaker at the October meeting of the Heritage Gardeners in Friendswood. Wild Birds Unlimited owner, Jeff Glattly entertained the group with facts about hummingbirds. The small birds weigh about the weight of a nickel. They fly 30-63 mph and can …
Gov. Abbott holds ceremonial bill signing for HB 938
Representative Ed Thompson was proud to participate in the ceremonial signing of House Bill 938 recently. HB 938 will designate a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 518 in Pearland as the Officer Endy Ekpanya Memorial Highway. Rep. Thompson joined Officer Ekpanya’s widow and mother, along with Senator Larry Taylor, Brazoria County …
WIC activates disaster procedures to aid flood victims
The Texas Women, Infants, and Children program is implementing special procedures in the wake of the unprecedented flooding due to Hurricane Harvey. The special procedures will allow people to easily enroll and receive food and infant formula benefits, breastfeeding support, and referrals for shelter and other resources. Disaster victims will …
Pearland Teen Court is recruiting volunteer jurors
By KAROLYN GEPHART Student volunteers are needed for Pearland’s Teen Court, sponsored by the Pearland Municipal Court. Teen volunteers are needed to serve as jurors for the new school year which will run from September 2017 through August 2018. Applications are being accepted through Aug. 31. Volunteers do not have …
Three Alvin ISD building dedications set for September
Alvin ISD is set to host three building dedications in September. The first dedication is for the Roy Lee Powell Press Box and Bill Lewis Media Level of Alvin ISD Memorial Stadium at Alvin High School. Mr. Powell is a long time Alvin resident that has attended almost every game …
Alvin ISD to open two new elementary schools
Alvin ISD is proud to welcome two new schools into the district for the 2017-2018 school year. Approved by the 2015 bond, Pomona Elementary and Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary are set to open their doors to new students on Aug. 17. Alvin ISD is one of the fastest growing districts …
Pearland Saints to play in softball championship
The Pearland Saints will be one of two teams from the state of Texas that will compete in the annual Special Olympics North America (SONA) Softball Championship, being held Aug. 17-20 in Bismarck, ND. Led by coach Raymond Rocha, the Pearland Saints, will be making a third-straight trip to the …
Dawson turns in strong performance at Turner Classic
By DR. DAVID DAVIS Dawson head volleyball coach Jason Karim was confident entering the 2017 season, but that confidence grew after his girls proved they are going to be a strong favorite to defend their District 23-6A title and be a favorite to capture the Class 6A Region III crown …
Women’s Center of Brazoria County Fundraiser
Community supporters of the Women’s Center of Brazoria County gathered together on Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday, Aug. 5 at Mike’s Tri-City Icehouse in Pearland for two days of fun and activities. A BBQ cookoff, raffle, motorcycle ride, live auction and music were just a few of the events held …
Chief Doyle honored at retirement party
By Karolyn Gephart Pearland’s longest-serving Chief of Police, J.C. Doyle said farewell to well-wishers recently who were attending his retirement party May 31 at the Public Safety Building. Doyle has served with the Pearland Police Department since 1979 after graduating in 1974 from Pearland High School. In his time with …