Local districts face funding challenges
School district officials in Pearland and Friendswood are dealing with a slew of funding issues caused by decades of tweaks… >
Manvel Town Center to bring retail to intersection of Hwy. 288, Hwy. 6
The planned Manvel Town Center will add to development in the growing city, and officials expect a significant economic impact… >
Sweet Organic Solutions
Sweet Organic Solutions owner Donna Hilliard said she believes in using the natural soil and surrounding environment instead of pesticides… >
School district superintendents
Buck Gilcrease, Alvin ISD What are some of the challenges your school district faces? The first challenge is always to… >
Ellie’s Kitchen & Catering
Patrons at Ellie’s Kitchen & Catering are more than customers. When one enters the Friendswood eatery, which is decorated with… >
Hope Village
Hope Village does not look like the typical assisted care facility. Instead of multistory, apartment-style residences, the village houses the… >
Santa Fe Depot
After the city of Pearland was founded in September 1894 by Polish Count Witold von Zychlinski, the establishment of the… >
Tool-Flo relocating to Pearland’s Lower Kirby
Tool-Flo Manufacturing, Inc. has announced plans to relocate its headquarters to Pearland’s Lower Kirby Urban District, furthering development in the… >
Alvin ISD board taps Hestand as principal of Shadow Creek HS
The Alvin ISD board of trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Kelly Hestand as principal for the new Shadow Creek… >
Now Open: Pearland Regional Medical Center
The city’s first hospital, Pearland Regional Medical Center, opened Feb. 3 at 11100 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland. The facility features… >
Relocations: Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
The original Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille, which opened in 1993 on Bay Area Boulevard in Clear Lake, will relocate in… >
Now Open: County Line Event Center
County Line Event Center opened in the fall at 18232 CR 127, Pearland. Owned by Meloney and Jeff Bean, the… >
Pearland City Council advances multiple projects
Pearland City Council approved a $407,600 contract with Hall Barnum Lucchesi Architects for architectural design services for renovations to the city hall complex at its meeting April 27.
Pearland ISD launches social media initiative
Pearland ISD is tackling issues associated with social media with its new “Social MediaTHINK!” initiative, which began April 20.
Pearland ISD School Board, Positions 3 and 4
Pearland ISD School Board, Position 3 Virgil F. Gant (Incumbent) Financial advisor and certified financial planner Top Priorities My… >
Friendswood City Council, Position 1
Philip Caltabiano Purchasing manager, Facebook-Philip Caltabiano for Friendswood Top Priorities I will work to develop infrastructure within the city to remedy issues… >
Pearland ISD approves additional teaching positions, raises meal prices
The Pearland ISD school board approved the addition of 41.5 teacher positions and two classroom aide positions for the 2015-16 school year at its meeting April 21.
Legislators examine expansion of RN program at UHCL-Pearland
As the newly established nursing program at University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland campus enters its second semester, local legislators are exploring future expansions to meet the demand for nurses.
Friends Uncorked
Donna Koeppen and Janel Yarberry opened Friends Uncorked wine bar in Friendswood after realizing their passion for wine had become more than just a hobby.
Mex Sea Co.
A native of the South Texas coast, Ram Aguilera knows a thing or two about both Tex-Mex and seafood cuisines.
Multiuse district to further develop Lower Kirby
A $300 million master-planned and multiuse center known as the Ivy District is slated for construction in Pearland and is expected to further the development of the growing Lower Kirby Urban Center.
Pearland City Council Position 2 and 4 Candidates
Pearland City Council Position 2 Adrian Hernandez Occupation: Owner of The Drink Station Website: www.meetadrian.com Years in Pearland area: 7… >