Hurricane Harvey coverage dominated the most-read stories in Pearland and Friendswood between Jan. 1-Dec. 20. Find out what else the community was interested in reading about in 2017 below: 1. Hurricane Harvey: Hundreds of power outages reported in Pearland, Friendswood  2. Hurricane Harvey: 3,000 homes in Friendswood have flooded, additional roads under water in Pearland 3. Here’s a list of shelters, donation drops in Friendswood, Pearland  4. It’s official: Lake Friendswood to open to the public next week 5. Grocery wars heat up as Germany-based Lidl picks Pearland for first U.S. location 6. Pearland Mayor Tom Reid and Quentin Wiltz enter run-off, Moore re-elected, David Little wins, Dalia Kasseb and Woody Owens move to June run-off 7. TEA releases preliminary A-F ratings for Alvin, Friendswood, Pearland ISDs 8. China Star buffet restaurant to open fifth Houston location in Pearland 9. SEVA Clinic to open as first charity medical clinic in Pearland, provide primary care to low-income communities 10. 13 candidates vie for 4 seats on Pearland City Council in run up to May general election 11. Meet the 3 candidates running for Pearland mayor this May election 12. Krispy Kreme bringing donuts to Pearland Town Center this summer 13. Pearland City Council moves to sue Blue Ridge Landfill over ‘mystery odor’ in Shadow Creek Ranch 14. Summer Camp Guide 2017 for children in Pearland, Friendswood 15. Vallensons' Brewing Company opening on Pearland's Rice Drier Road this April