By Nicole Jones When it’s complete, Pearland’s new animal services building will bear the name of longtime animal services manager Shari Coleman. City Council on Monday agreed to name the building for Coleman, who served the city for 17 years focusing on animal rescue and protection from cruelty. Coleman passed …
City adds vaping to smoking ban
By Nicole Jones In a 5-2 vote, Pearland City Council opted this week to add vaping to the city’s smoking ban. Councilmembers Gary Moore and Trent Perez voted against the measure, stating several reasons. “I think this is an overreach of government. If a business chooses not to allow vaping …
KPB to host annual meeting, awards dinner
By Karolyn Gephart The 2019 Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner for Keep Pearland Beautiful will be on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 pm at Pearland Lions Club. The community is invited to attend. The Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for members of KPB and residents to celebrate all that KPB …
KPB seeks volunteers for Fall Sweep
By Karolyn Gephart Volunteers are needed for the Keep Pearland Beautiful’s Fall Sweep Litter Clean Up on November 9, 2019 from 7:30 to 9 am at the Lone Star Pavilion of Centennial Park at 3219 McLean Rd., near the Splash Pad. The day begins with supply pick up and breakfast …
2 public meetings to be held on 2020 Thoroughfare Plan
By Karolyn Gephart A public meeting on the 2020 Brazoria County Thoroughfare Plan is being held on two dates in November for residents in Brazoria County. Road Map to the Future is being presented by the Houston-Galveston Area Council and Brazoria County to gather input on the proposed thoroughfare. The …
Dawson Hollow to perform at Pearland House Concert
By KAROLYN GEPHART Pearland House Concerts will host musicians Dawson Hollow as their featured artist for a concert Saturday, Oct. 26 benefiting Little Footprints Children’s Ministry. Dinner is included with a ticket. Dawson Hollow is an indie-folk band based out of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri. Their music encompasses the sounds …
City of Pearland seeking board members
By KAROLYN GEPHART The City of Pearland is currently looking for new applications for board committee members. When a vacancy occurs in any of the many boards and committees in the City of Pearland, City officials look through applications they have collected to see who is interested. The City of …
Pearland Veterans Day Walk set for Nov. 9
By Karolyn Gephart Home Helpers Pearland Veterans Day Walk 2019 will take place Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 7:30 to 10 am. The walk is held at the Pearland Natatorium at 4141 Bailey Rd. in Pearland. Registration is $20 per person. Children under 17 can be registered for free …
Early voting to begin for Special Election
By Karolyn Gephart Early voting begins soon for the City of Pearland Special Election. The election is being held for the purpose of electing a Council member in Position 2 for an unexpired term of office. Early voting begins October 21, 2019 and runs through November 1, 2019. Hours are …
Council discusses design, architects for Fire Station No. 4
By Karolyn Gephart Two proclamations were presented by Mayor Tom Reid before the Council meeting October 14, 2019 at City Hall. Mayor Reid proclaimed the month of October as Fire Prevention Month. The proclamation was accepted by Assistant Fire Chief Roland Garcia and staff. Mayor Reid also proclaimed the month …