By Karolyn Gephart The Shopping for Gold Contest is underway through December 31, 2017 in Pearland. The Pearland Chamber of Commerce Shop Pearland Committee and the Small Business Group have partnered to offer a way to increase the amount of sales tax that stays in Pearland over the upcoming holiday …
Pearland’s Christmas Toy Drive has begun
by Karolyn Gephart Pearland’s 8th annual Christmas Toy Drive has begun. The Recreation Center and Natatorium is accepting toy donations for this year’s drive. For every $10 unwrapped item donated, the donor will receive three guest passes to the Recreation Center and Natatorium. The donors will also be entered into …
Greg Hill announces candidacy for Judge County Court at Law #1 and Probate Court
Greg Hill, former three-term Pearland City Council Member, is running in Brazoria County for a countywide position as Judge for County Court at Law No.1 and Probate Court. Former Councilman Hill is running as a Republican in the March 6, 2018 Republican Primary. If elected, Greg Hill will be the …
Heritage Gardeners learn about hummingbirds
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 …