By KAROLYN GEPHART A special fundraiser is planned to help Pearland Fire Marshal Greg Bozdech. BBQ for Boz Benefit, sponsored by the Pearland Professional Firefighter’s Association, will take place April 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will benefit medical expenses for Bozdech. The barbecue and an escorted …
Requirements waived for placement of FEMA housing units
As of Dec. 8, County Judge Matt Sebesta waived all requirements for elevation certificates in the placement of FEMA temporary housing units in flood zones of unincorporated areas of Brazoria County. This waiver should expedite the placement of the FEMA housing units assigned to Brazoria County residents. FEMA temporary housing …
Alvin ISD students collect blankets for homeless veterans
Alvin Elementary and Bill Hasse Elementary joined together to collect blankets for homeless veterans this holiday season. Children Advocating for the Future of our Veterans is a group of students between the two campuses that has a mission to help raise awareness for veterans. Both schools placed donation boxes at …
All invited to play Shopping for Gold in December
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 …