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by Friendswood ISD Communication Department The Friendswood Education Foundation (FEF) hosted its 25th Anniversary Gala,...
02/19/2025

by Friendswood ISD Communication Department The Friendswood Education Foundation (FEF) hosted its 25th Anniversary Gala, "Reflections," on Saturday, February 8, bringing together over 780 community members, educators, and supporters for a night of celebration and generosity. The annual event, which served as FEF’s largest fundraiser yet, netted $480,000 to support innovative grants and educational initiatives for Friendswood ISD (FISD) students and teachers....

The Friendswood Education Foundation (FEF) hosted its 25th Anniversary Gala, "Reflections," on Saturday, February 8, bringing together over 780 community

by Nicole Bradford George C. Wolfe's "The Colored Museum," a play designed to "discomfort and delight" audience members ...
02/19/2025

by Nicole Bradford George C. Wolfe's "The Colored Museum," a play designed to "discomfort and delight" audience members of all races, is set to open Friday, February 21, at the Pearl Theater. The play, which premiered in 1986, is described as a tour of toxic narratives about Black American experiences and stereotypes, imparting its message through a series of 11 "exhibits," or sketches that undermine old and new stereotypes....

by Nicole Bradford

by Nicole Bradford Math is continuing to be an issue across the board in state testing, and Pearland ISD school board me...
02/19/2025

by Nicole Bradford Math is continuing to be an issue across the board in state testing, and Pearland ISD school board members noted it during a review of the most recent STAAR results. Overall, PISD scored 19 percent above the state average in students meeting grade level in English language arts and 20 percent above in mathematics. Still, seventh-grade math scores have dipped in the last two years, staff reported, possibly a result of advanced seventh graders switching to taking the eighth-grade test....

by Nicole Bradford

Pearland Chamber of Commerce will present “The Power of Us: Women leading and Inspiring Together,” from 11:30 am to 1 pm...
02/19/2025

Pearland Chamber of Commerce will present “The Power of Us: Women leading and Inspiring Together,” from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Thursday, March 6, at the Golfcrest Country Club, 2509 Country Club Drive. Individual tickets are $40, and sponsorships begin at $150. For more information, call the chamber offices at 281-485-3634.

Pearland Chamber of Commerce will present “The Power of Us: Women leading and Inspiring Together,” from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Thursday, March 6, at the Golfcrest

Tickets are on sale for the Pistols and Purses Flamingo Bingo fundraiser for ActionS Inc. of Brazoria County scheduled f...
02/19/2025

Tickets are on sale for the Pistols and Purses Flamingo Bingo fundraiser for ActionS Inc. of Brazoria County scheduled for March 20. Doors open at 5:30 pm, and games are held at 6:30 pm, in addition to a live auction, 50-50 raffle, and dessert auction. The event will be held at the county fairgrounds, 901 S. Downing Road in Angleton....

Tickets are on sale for the Pistols and Purses Flamingo Bingo fundraiser for ActionS Inc. of Brazoria County scheduled for March 20.

Applications will be accepted through March 13 for the city’s inaugural “UniverCity of Pearland” class, an eight-week cl...
02/19/2025

Applications will be accepted through March 13 for the city’s inaugural “UniverCity of Pearland” class, an eight-week class free to residents 18 and up interested in how their city works. The program will meet on Thursdays beginning March 27 with a 5:30 pm light dinner with a presentation from 6 to 8 pm. The class is limited to 20 people, and locations vary depending on that evening’s presentation....

Applications will be accepted through March 13 for the city’s inaugural “UniverCity of Pearland” class, an eight-week class free to residents 18 and up

Trevor Moore pitches for the Mustangs at the Home Opener on Monday night against Brenham. The Mustangs triumphed, final ...
02/18/2025

Trevor Moore pitches for the Mustangs at the Home Opener on Monday night against Brenham. The Mustangs triumphed, final score 7-0. —photo by Lauryn Gil.

Trevor Moore pitches for the Mustangs at the Home Opener on Monday night against Brenham. The Mustangs triumphed, final score 7-0. —photo by Lauryn Gil.

Pearland Independent School District invites the community to attend the annual Biliteracy Night, a vibrant celebration ...
02/18/2025

Pearland Independent School District invites the community to attend the annual Biliteracy Night, a vibrant celebration of language and culture, on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Virgil Gant Education Support Center (1928 N. Main, Pearland). Get Ready for a Celebration of Culture and Community! This exciting event is designed for Dual Language Program families to come together and experience the richness of bilingualism in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. ...

Pearland Independent School District invites the community to attend the annual Biliteracy Night, a vibrant celebration of language and culture, on Thursday,

Children at Risk (C@R) has ranked Texas public schools for the 2023-24 school year showcasing incredible progress in edu...
02/18/2025

Children at Risk (C@R) has ranked Texas public schools for the 2023-24 school year showcasing incredible progress in education. Pearland ISD is excited to announce that Silvercrest Elementary was ranked #4 among top Houston area schools. For the past 20 years, C@R has been a leading voice in evaluating Texas public schools. Their annual rankings provide valuable insights for parents, educators, and community members, fostering a deeper understanding of school performance and stimulating conversations about the quality of public education across the state....

Children at Risk (C@R) has ranked Texas public schools for the 2023-24 school year showcasing incredible progress in education. Pearland ISD is excited to

The tradition of hard work, dedication, and community spirit. The 2025 Auction, held on January 23, 2025, raised more th...
02/18/2025

The tradition of hard work, dedication, and community spirit. The 2025 Auction, held on January 23, 2025, raised more than $202,000 to support FFA students and the program. “Our vision in Clear Creek ISD is to empower every student with a world-class education that ignites passions and fuels endeavors,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Engle during the Auction. “I cannot think of a better event that brings that vision to life....

The tradition of hard work, dedication, and community spirit. The 2025 Auction, held on January 23, 2025, raised more than $202,000 to support FFA students

Middle Oak Wines will be pouring their 2020 Merlot at this year’s Champion Wine Garden during the Houston Livestock Show...
02/18/2025

Middle Oak Wines will be pouring their 2020 Merlot at this year’s Champion Wine Garden during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The owner of Middle Oak, Christina Skinner, is thrilled that her award-winning Merlot is on the menu this year. Stop by the Winemaker’s Corner at NRG Park on March 13 and support your local Friendswood business! Visit the Middle Oak Wines tasting room in Friendswood, TX! They are open Wednesday-Saturday from 2 pm-7 pm. For all the latest news and updates, visit www.middleoakwines.com or follow them on Instagram .

https://myreporternews.com/2025/02/18/middle-oak-wines-pouring-at-champion-wine-garden/

Middle Oak Wines will be pouring their 2020 Merlot at this year’s Champion Wine Garden during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The owner of Middle Oak,

Alvin Community College recently created a new partnership with the Dale Carnegie Training of Austin, Houston, and San A...
02/18/2025

Alvin Community College recently created a new partnership with the Dale Carnegie Training of Austin, Houston, and San Antonio to provide corporate workforce training and professional development opportunities. The partnership will provide grant funding opportunities through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The collaboration aims to empower Texas employers to upskill and reskill their workforce, addressing current and future business needs....

Alvin Community College recently created a new partnership with the Dale Carnegie Training of Austin, Houston, and San Antonio to provide corporate workforce

by Nicole Bradford The firm tasked with updating Pearland's master parks plan is launching what it describes as a robust...
02/18/2025

by Nicole Bradford The firm tasked with updating Pearland's master parks plan is launching what it describes as a robust community engagement phase. “With all our plans, we want to make sure there is ample buy-in from the community,” said Aaron Tuley, a planner with Baxter & Woodman, the firm contracted by the city in December. “We want to make sure we are listening to them.” ...

by Nicole Bradford

Ten students from Friendswood High School showcased their research at the 66th annual Science and Engineering Fair of Ho...
02/18/2025

Ten students from Friendswood High School showcased their research at the 66th annual Science and Engineering Fair of Houston (SEFH), held on Saturday, February 15, at the Epicenter in Rosenberg. The prestigious competition featured over 1,200 students from 23 counties across the Greater Houston area, all presenting their scientific discoveries to a panel of judges from the Houston scientific community....

Ten students from Friendswood High School showcased their research at the 66th annual Science and Engineering Fair of Houston (SEFH), held on Saturday,

Below are highlights from reports filed during the past week by Pearland Police. Incident and arrest reports are public ...
02/18/2025

Below are highlights from reports filed during the past week by Pearland Police. Incident and arrest reports are public record and are available online at p2c.pearlandtx.gov Saturday, Feb. 8 A Houston man, 37, was arrested for second-offense DWI at 1:43 a.m., 11025 Shadow Creek Parkway. A Houston man, 54, was arrested at 10 a.m. at 16900 Highway 288 and charged with two counts of misdemeanor drug possession. ...

https://myreporternews.com/2025/02/18/pearland-police-report-53/

Below are highlights from reports filed during the past week by Pearland Police. Incident and arrest reports are public record and are available online

Texas Parks and Wildlife announced that Texas coastal waters will be closed to crabbing from February 21 to March 2 for ...
02/18/2025

Texas Parks and Wildlife announced that Texas coastal waters will be closed to crabbing from February 21 to March 2 for an annual volunteer crab trap cleanup. For the past 23 years, in February, volunteers have searched and removed abandoned traps that foul shrimpers’ nets, snag anglers’ lines, and create unsightly views. Volunteers and Texas Parks and Wildlife staff have hauled off nearly 44,000 derelict traps, saving an estimated 720,000 blue crabs. For more information, contact Holly Grand at 361-431-6003, Ext. 822 or email [email protected].

Texas Parks and Wildlife announced that Texas coastal waters will be closed to crabbing from February 21 to March 2 for an annual volunteer crab trap cleanup.

The Friendswood High School Model United Nations (MUN) team demonstrated their diplomatic skills at the University of Ho...
02/12/2025

The Friendswood High School Model United Nations (MUN) team demonstrated their diplomatic skills at the University of Houston’s MUN conference last Thursday and Friday, competing among 1,300 students from across the Houston area. The team excelled in representing their assigned countries, engaging in debate, and drafting resolutions on global issues. Every FHS delegate played a crucial role in the conference, with each student either authoring or sponsoring a resolution that successfully passed in their respective committees....

The Friendswood High School Model United Nations (MUN) team demonstrated their diplomatic skills at the University of Houston’s MUN conference last Thursday

Friendswood City Council moved forward with plans to issue $20.4 million in water and sewer system revenue bonds, markin...
02/12/2025

Friendswood City Council moved forward with plans to issue $20.4 million in water and sewer system revenue bonds, marking the first major utility debt issuance since 2021. The bonds will fund critical infrastructure projects identified in the city's recently adopted utility rate study. John Robuck with RBC Financial Securities told the council the bonds would generate $20.5 million for projects plus $1.4 million for a required reserve fund....

Friendswood City Council moved forward with plans to issue $20.4 million in water and sewer system revenue bonds, marking the first major utility debt

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