Elizabeth Marie (Betty) Sherlock Stacy

Elizabeth Marie (Betty) Sherlock Stacy “crossed the creek” on...

Ruth Ann Lee Krajefska

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ruth...

Harriette ‘Cheryl’ (Hatcher) Bouillion

Harriette ‘Cheryl’ (Hatcher) Bouillion, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,...

Ann Ashburn Crainer

Ann Ashburn Crainer of Texas City, TX passed away...

FRESH STORIES

Drive-thru barbecue benefits counseling

The Pearland Lions Club will hold a drive-thru barbecue...

The fall event includes costumes and a sunset film

Pearland Parks and Recreation hosts the “Fall for It”...

Pearl presents a light version of ‘Dracula’ 

The Pearl Theater opens “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors”...

Incumbent of Board of Trustees Postition 4: Tony Hopkins

What are your campaign focuses? I am a product of...

Challenger for Board of Trustees Position 4: John Scott

What are your campaign focuses? My focus is on teacher...

Mustangs Fall to Wildcats

Friendswood Mustangs’ Nicholas Ruffeno (#3) evades an Angleton Wildcats...

FEATURED STORIES

Alvin ISD Bond election on horizon as growth continues

by Nicole Bradford Construction projects in Alvin ISD's 2018 bond proposition, the largest in the district's history at $480.4 million, have been completed on time...

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LOCAL NEWS

Fire, police impacted by pay change

by Nicole Bradford A City of Pearland change on how overtime pay is calculated has impacted morale and could result in staffing shortages, representatives of...

Drive-thru barbecue benefits counseling

The Pearland Lions Club will hold a drive-thru barbecue on Sunday, Oct. 20, with all proceeds going to Counseling Connections for Change INC, providing...

The fall event includes costumes and a sunset film

Pearland Parks and Recreation hosts the “Fall for It” market and movie event at Independence Park on Saturday, Oct. 19. Free and open to the...

Aggravated Assault Incident

Bank Jugging Suspect Charged

FRIENDSWOOD POLICE REPORT

EDUCATION NEWS

Alvin ISD Bond election on horizon as growth continues

by Nicole Bradford Construction projects in Alvin ISD's 2018 bond proposition, the largest in the district's history at $480.4 million, have been completed on time...

Rep. Thompson, mayor visit school board

by Nicole Bradford Pearland school board members, at their Oct. 8 meeting, recognized and thanked retiring Rep. Ed Thompson for his service and support of...

Curriculum audit issues recommendations for Pearland ISD

by Nicole Bradford More priority-based budgeting and detailed reviews are among the recommendations of a Pearland ISD curriculum management audit. This year, Curriculum Management Solutions Inc....

LOCAL SPORTS

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letter to the Editor: FISD

A lot of people choose Friendswood based on FISD’s...

Letter to the Editor: School Board

The upcoming school board election for FISD is an...

LIFESTYLE

Get in the Fall Gardening Mood

By Karolyn Gephart Suddenly, it is August, and fall is...

‘Native Son’ enters final weekend

The play “Native Son” is entering its final weekend...
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POPULAR STORIES

Faith Matters: Come, Lord Jesus

“COME, LORD JESUS” “The beginning of the good news about...

Fashion show fundraiser set for Nov. 16

A fashion show benefit with the silent auction and...

Local on license revocation list

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has permanently...

Friendswood ISD Welcomes New Athletic Director Jordan Johnson

Friendswood ISD has named Jordan Johnson as the new...

Meg Crowley Announces Candidacy for Friendswood City Council, Position 6

Meg Crowley has formally announced she is running for...

Local woman killed in accident on FM528

Early Sunday morning, the life of 25 year old...

Local Band Director Inducted into Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame

On July 22, 2023, Gregory Dick, former band director...

Resident sues City to halt development

by Jim Foreman In a developing legal battle, Friendswood resident...