By REV. DR. BRIAN GIGEE “Proverbial Goodness!” (first in a series of four articles focusing on ancient proverbs from the Bible and other cultures.) “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and good.”-(Proverbs 15:3) My grandmother once said to me, “there is goodness all around …
City of Pearland extends Health and Safety Order
At the recommendation of health consultant AM Trace the City of Pearland is extending its current health and safety policy order to continue until 11:59 p.m. on November 7. While this situation is improving, COVID-19 continues to remain a threat to the health and safety of the City’s residents. The …
The Budding Gardener
Time to plant seasonal favorites By Michelle Thompson Finally, we have some cooler fall weather. I’ve been able to get out in my yard and get some much-needed maintenance started instead of just focusing on watering plants and containers. With the cooler weather I’m more motivated to get out in …
Marion Wruck King
Marion King was born March 19, 1928 in Damon, Texas, Brazoria County, to Heinrich and Sophie Wruck. Her ancestor emigrated from German colonies in the Bessarabia Region of Russia looking for a better land. They left at a time of war, political unrest, and religious persecution coming to settle on …
Pearwood Roofing hosts cleaning supply drive
By Karolyn Gephart Cleaning supplies are being collected as part of a cleaning supply drive for the victims of Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The drive is sponsored by Pearwood Roofing and Construction LLC. All donations will go to Catholic Charities of Lake Charles who provide services to the …
Scarecrows are coming to Downtown Friendswood
By Karolyn Gephart The 5th annual Downtown Friendswood Scarecrow Contest begins October 17 and runs through November 7. The contest is open to all Friendswood residents and businesses. Sponsored by the FDFA (Friends of Downtown Friendswood Association) the free registration is at www.fdfa.org. Prize baskets will be given for …
Reporter News voted Official Newspaper for Friendswood
By Karolyn Gephart By unanimous vote, the Friendswood Reporter News was given the designation of the Official Newspaper for the City of Friendswood for a term of service from October 01, 2020, to September 30, 2022 at the regularly scheduled Council meeting Monday, October 5, 2020. Prior to the meeting, …
VFW asks community to help veteran with flooded home
By KAROLYN GEPHART VFW Post 7109 in Pearland is asking for the community to assist a family in need.A Vietnam veteran and his wife’s home in Brookside flooded after Tropical Storm Beta and help is needed to restore their home. They were still trying to recover from Hurricane Harvey after …
Legals for 10-7-20 publication
ORDINANCE NO. 1497-8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 1497-7 as it applies to certain times and limits for school zones established for vehicles under the provisions of the Texas Transportation Code upon certain streets and highways, of parts thereof, within …