Texas lawmakers unite against Trump’s potential use of Hurricane Harvey funds for border wall
More than 20 Texas lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have signed an open letter urging President Donald Trump… >
Friendswood’s Small Cakes Cupcakery and Creamery celebrates anniversary
Small Cakes Cupcakery and Creamery, 3141 E. FM 528, Ste. 348, Friendswood, marked its one-year anniversary in Friendswood in mid-December.… >
Here are important dates for Pearland ISD’s 2019-20 school year
The Pearland ISD board of trustees approved the instructional calendar for the 2019-20 school year during the January board meeting.… >
Friendswood City Council backs water/sewer rate increase, considers November bond
Friendswood City Council gave preliminary approval to increase to water and sewer rates and weighed the possibility of a bond… >
See how the government shutdown is affecting residents in the Greater Houston area
As the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history continues, local agencies and residents have begun to feel its effects.… >
Rollie’s Frozen Custard coming to Pearland in late January
Rollie’s Frozen Custard will open at 3695 Kirby Drive, Ste. 123, Pearland, in late January or early February and will… >
UHCL Pearland opens new building for spring semester
The Health Sciences and Classroom Building at the University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Pearland campus opened for Alvin Community College classes… >
UPDATE: Alvin ISD Assistant Superintendent Daniel Combs named interim superintendent
Alvin ISD Assistant Superintendent Daniel Combs was named interim superintendent at the Jan. 8 school board meeting. Combs will fill… >
Harris County misdemeanor judges’ appeal dismissed in ongoing bail bond lawsuit
UPDATE: 11 a.m. Jan. 14 The Harris County criminal court at law judges elected in November and sworn in Jan.… >
Attend a royal ‘pawrade,’ try goat yoga: 6 things to do in the Greater Houston area this weekend, Jan. 11-13
January is in full swing, and there are a number of events to attend this weekend in the Greater Houston… >
UPDATE: Hwy. 288 and Broadway Street closure set for Jan. 11-14
Hwy. 288 will be able to reopen Saturday, Jan. 12, according to an announcement from Brazoria County. An updated closure… >
Pearland Learning Center to open in February
Pearland Learning Center is in the final phase of construction and expects to open for classes in February at 12310… >
Cira’s Pizza opens in Friendswood
Locally owned Cira’s Pizza opened in Friendswood on Nov. 3. Located at 15825 Hope Village Road, the business serves pizzas… >
A $100,000 teacher salary, an extended school year incentive program: 5 education items to watch in the Texas Legislature
When the Texas Legislature convenes Jan. 8, the state’s school finance system will be one of the major items lawmakers… >
Coomer Ballet Conservatory coming soon to Pearland
Coomer Ballet Conservatory began building out its new space at 12004 Shadow Creek Parkway, Ste. 110, Pearland, in October, but… >
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announces 2019 season lineup
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced 21 performers who will take the stage at NRG Stadium during the 2019… >
8 things to do in the Greater Houston area this weekend, Jan. 4-6
From concerts to axe-throwing to grand openings, Houstonians have plenty of events to attend this weekend. Start out the new… >
UPDATE: Broadway Street will close overnight Jan. 4 to prepare for Jan. 11 demolition work
Broadway Street will be closed between the northbound and southbound frontage roads at Hwy. 288 from 9 p.m. Jan. 4… >
D.C. Stanley Photography opens in Friendswood
D.C. Stanley Photography plans to open its new mixed-use building at 316 Morningside Drive, in downtown Friendswood, on Dec. 1.… >
Killen’s TMX now open in Pearland
Ronnie Killen’s Tex-Mex concept, Killen’s TMX, opened Jan. 2, taking reservations as well as walk-ins on first-come, first-served basis, the… >
Vietnamese chain Pho Saigon opens near Pearland Town Center
Houston-based Vietnamese chain Pho Saigon opened in October at 11625 Broadway St., Ste. 155, Pearland. The restaurant serves pho, rice… >
Hua Xia Chinese School celebrates January anniversary in Pearland
The Hua Xia Chinese School at 2817 Miller Ranch Road, Ste. 301, Pearland, opened 15 years ago in January. The… >