By DR. DAVID DAVIS Dawson head volleyball coach Jason Karim was confident entering the 2017 season, but that confidence grew after his girls proved they are going to be a strong favorite to defend their District 23-6A title and be a favorite to capture the Class 6A Region III crown …
LEGALS FOR 8-16-17
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Pearland Purchasing Division, 3523 Liberty Dr., until 2:00 p.m., CST, Thursday, August 31, 2017 and all proposals will be publicly acknowledged by name in City Hall, 3523 Liberty Drive, Pearland, TX on that date for: RFP FOR EMERGENCY …
Women’s Center of Brazoria County Fundraiser
Community supporters of the Women’s Center of Brazoria County gathered together on Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday, Aug. 5 at Mike’s Tri-City Icehouse in Pearland for two days of fun and activities. A BBQ cookoff, raffle, motorcycle ride, live auction and music were just a few of the events held …
Manvel-Iowa Colony Lions Club donates backpacks
On Saturday, Aug. 5 the Manvel-Iowa Lions Club distributed backpacks to local school children to start the school year off right. They handed out 240 backpacks at The Church on Masters and 49 backpacks to the Redeemer Church on Hwy. 6 in Manvel. The Lions Club raises money through fundraisers …
City changes meeting schedule
By LYNN SHIGEKAWA In the June 12 city council meeting, council member Wilmer requested consideration and possible action directing staff on changing the City Council Meeting nights from the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month to the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month and moving the PD&Z meetings …
Alvin ISD hosts new teacher induction
By LYNN SHIGEKAWA Shadow Creek High School in Pearland was the site for the Alvin ISD three day New Teacher Induction programming designed to give all new teachers the information they need to start the 2017-18 school year. The theme of the event was “Share your story, create your legacy.” …
Manvel mayor attends regional health expo
By LYNN SHIGEKAWA The Healthy Families, Healthy Communities Expo region-wide community event was held at the Lake Jackson Civic Center on Saturday for expectant mothers, young parents and their families in South Texas. The expo and was designed to engage the entire family—from youngest to oldest—through education, demonstrations and information …
3rd annual Fusion of Arts set for Aug. 26
By KAROLYN GEPHART The third annual Fusion of the Arts event will take place Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Reflection Bay Event Center in Pearland. The annual event is presented by the Pearland Alliance for Arts and Culture (PAA&C). The event is free and family oriented bringing together local artists, …
Play FORE a purpose, help Neighborhood Center
By KAROLYN GEPHART Playing FORE a Purpose, the Pearland Neighborhood Center’s Golf Tournament, will be held Thursday, Oct. 19, at Golfcrest Country Club. The tournament is a fundraiser for enrichment programs at the Pearland Neighborhood Center. The Center’s mission is to provide a foundation of effective services and responsive programs …
Pearland, Alvin join Battle of the Badges
By KAROLYN GEPHART “Salute to the US Military” is this year’s theme for the 9th annual Battle of the Badges event Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. at Moody Gardens Convention Center. Pearland Police and Fire departments and Alvin ISD Police Department are set to compete. Battle of the Badges is …