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 …
Repaving areas on 288 could cause traffic backups
By KAROLYN GEPHART Speed limits have been temporarily lowered along the State Highway 288 corridor due to pavement resurfacing work being done by the Texas Department of Transportation. Drivers are asked to take additional caution when driving in the area and be aware that construction equipment and personnel will be …
Women golfers helping women and children in need
By Lynn Shigekawa The Women’s Center of Brazoria County Benefit Golf Tournament will be held Tuesday, April 18 at Pearland Golf Club, 3123 Flower Field lane in Pearland. Golfers and sponsors are needed. The 4 person scramble has a 9 am shotgun start. Money raised will go to the Women’s …
14th annual Red Hat Literacy Luncheon
The 14th annual Red Hat Literacy Luncheon was a huge success! Held Thursday, March 23 at the Pearland KC Hall, the crowd was treated to lunch by la Madelein and cupcakes by HEB. Attendees were able to bid on live and silent auction items, as well as purchase hat-shaped cakes …
Park improvements to begin
By NICOLE JONES Work at the city’s Centennial Park, originally part of the city’s 2007 bond referendum, moved forward Monday with the awarding of a $2 million construction contract by City Council. Centennial Park Phase 2 includes new lighted softball fields, pavilion and additional parking for the complex. The improvement …
Pearland Veterans Day Walk raises spirits and funds
Families, friends and supporters of Texas veterans turned out Saturday for the third annual Pearland Veterans Day Walk, sponsored by HIKE for Mental Health and the City of Pearland. “We are thrilled so many individuals, families, work groups, churches, scout troops and others walked to honor our veterans,” beamed veteran …
The Walking – and Running – Dead
It was a ghoulish sight in Pearland last Saturday (Oct. 29) as zombies lined up to participate in the first annual Zombie Fun Run hosted by Pearland Parks & Rec at Veterans Sports Complex. Strategically placed zombies tried to grab flags that each runner wore for the event. The crowd …
Third time is a charm for Dawson in 34-32 win over Pearland
By DR. DAVID DAVIS When Dawson and Pearland began their rivalry three seasons ago, each game has been a nail-biter as the little brother tried to beat the big brother. The first meeting saw Pearland pull out a 15-9 win in the final two minutes in 2014. Last year, Pearland, …
Grand Opening of Pearland Fire Station 2
In celebration of their 70th Anniversary, the Pearland Fire Department held a Grand Opening for Fire Station 2 on Saturday, Oct. 8. The event began with Deputy City Manager Jon Branson welcoming guests and dignitaries, followed by an invocation by Sam Fowler, pastor of New Hope Church. The Pearland Police …
Pearland upset by Alief Taylor 19-14
By DR. DAVID DAVIS Pearland is in a more competitive district this year and the Oilers don’t need to offer help to their new district opponents. Such was the case when the Oilers traveled to face an undefeated Alief Taylor squad that was looking to upset Pearland in their initial …