http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland Wikio - US - States - Texas - Cities and Towns - Pearland http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=69205893 <p>Pearland City Council is expected to vote Sept. 8 on a resolution supporting a proposal to build a mega sports complex on the city’s west side. Before a resolution is approved, however, council members on Monday asked that a third-party consultant review the financial numbers to ensure that the deal does not become a financial liability for the city. </p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a></p> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:16:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=69205893 2008-08-27T19:16:00Z http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=69205892 <p><A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Pearland" class="deep u">Pearland</A> emergency medical technician <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Kenny+Sanders" class="deep u">Kenny Sanders</A> knows just what to do when Blix, his Labrador retriever, needs to burn off energy. They head straight to Independence Park. </p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a></p> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:11:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=69205892 2008-08-27T19:11:00Z http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=69205897 <p>The <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Pearland" class="deep u">Pearland</A> school district’s budget has been adopted, but it came after some tough decisions were made. School trustees approved on Aug. 12 an operational budget of $152.2 million, but with anticipated revenues of $141.7 million, the district faces a $10.5 million shortfall, said <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Don+Marshall" class="deep u">Don Marshall</A>, the district’s chief financial officer. </p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a></p> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:02:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=69205897 2008-08-27T19:02:00Z http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=69205895 <p>With <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Sunny+Nguyen" class="deep u">Sunny Nguyen</A> seeking a price of $495,000 for his Shadow Creek Ranch home in <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Pearland" class="deep u">Pearland</A>, he knows exactly how much of a commission a real estate agent would charge him. </p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a></p> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:01:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=69205895 2008-08-27T19:01:00Z http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=69205896 <p>The Alvin Community College Foundation has started a campaign to replace the original hard chairs in the college’s theater with softer seating. In appreciation for a donation of $250 to replace one chair, the foundation will place on the back of the chair a brass plaque engraved with the supporter’s name or in honor of a loved one. </p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/fine_arts" target="_blank">Fine Arts</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/audio_and_video/mp3s_and_portable_audio/portable_audio/ipod" target="_blank">iPod</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/fine_arts/performing_arts" target="_blank">Performing Arts</a></p> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:01:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=69205896 2008-08-27T19:01:00Z http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=69205891 <p>Pearland <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/City" class="deep u">City</A> Council is considering a record $115.5 million budget that would add 10 new law enforcement personnel. </p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a></p> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=69205891 2008-08-27T19:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=69205894 <p>To provide bus transportation for students efficiently, the Friendswood school district is asking parents to allow the routes to get settled during the first two weeks of school. </p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a></p> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=69205894 2008-08-27T19:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67957407 <p><A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Terry+Mark+Mangum" class="deep u">Terry Mark Mangum</A>, 27, of Cypress, killed <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Kenneth+Cummings" class="deep u">Kenneth Cummings</A>, 46, because he hated homosexuals, the Brazoria County jury found Wednesday. </p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/crime/hate_crime" target="_blank">Hate Crime</a></p> Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:01:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67957407 2008-08-16T14:01:00Z http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67691377 <p>Longtime Brazoria County Court at Law Judge <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/James+A.+Blackstock" class="deep u">James A. Blackstock</A> is accused of sending lewd photos and inappropriately touching three female employees of the county's juvenile probation department, officials said Wednesday. </p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a></p> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:51:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67691377 2008-08-14T03:51:00Z http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67538854 <p>Latino dance classes will be offered at the Alvin Community College Pearland Center, 2319 N. Grand. Beginner salsa classes will be held 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays from Aug. 26 to Sept. 30. An intermediate class for salsa and footwork will follow from 8 to 9 p.m. </p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a></p> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:24:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67538854 2008-08-12T18:24:00Z http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67538859 <p></p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a></p> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:19:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67538859 2008-08-12T18:19:00Z http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67538860 <p>One Life Church and First Bank in <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Pearland" class="deep u">Pearland</A> are co-organizing the Make a Difference Festival, which will be Aug. 23. Proceeds from the event will be used to benefit Christian Helping Hands, a <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Pearland" class="deep u">Pearland</A>-based nonprofit organization that assists people with food, baby supplies, toiletries and some bill-paying during financial hard times. </p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a></p> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:19:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67538860 2008-08-12T18:19:00Z http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67538857 <p>Filing continues through 5 p.m. Aug. 26 for the Nov. 4 school board elections in the Friendswood Independent School District. Voters will decide who will serve the next four years in positions 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as find a replacement for the Position 5 seat, which has two years remaining. Filing for Position 5 continues through 5 p.m. Aug. 29. </p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a></p> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:18:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67538857 2008-08-12T18:18:00Z http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67538858 <p>Share The Brazoria County Clerk’s office will open a substation in <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Pearland" class="deep u">Pearland</A> next month.It will be located at 2436 S. Grand, Suite 106, and will be sharing space with Justice of the Peace Gordon Starkenburg’s office. It’s first day of operation will be Sept. 2.For directions to the office, call 281-412-3399.The services offered at this new location include county birth certificates, statewide birth...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a></p> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:18:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67538858 2008-08-12T18:18:00Z http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67538856 <p>Sing & Play Fine Arts Studio in <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Pearland" class="deep u">Pearland</A> will be hosting its annual open house party on Aug. 22. The event will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at the studio, 4205-B W. Broadway. </p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a></p> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:17:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67538856 2008-08-12T18:17:00Z http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67538855 <p><A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Lisa+Holmes" class="deep u">Lisa Holmes</A> once wanted to become a twirler with the Pearland High School Band. But since she could not play a musical instrument, those dreams were soon dashed. Instead, she joined the school’s pep squad, the Oilerettes. During her junior year in high school, Holmes, now 53, and fellow pep squad members decided to form a dance team to perform at basketball games. </p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a></p> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:16:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67538855 2008-08-12T18:16:00Z http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67522629 <p></p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/family/teen" target="_blank">Teen</a></p> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:20:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67522629 2008-08-12T17:20:00Z http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67522630 <p>Volunteer <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Houston" class="deep u">Houston</A> features a variety of local volunteer opportunities in the community. </p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a></p> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:53:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=67522630 2008-08-12T16:53:00Z http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=66774136 <p>The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Cinderella is being staged by Kids Backporch Productions. The show will be staged 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the C.A. <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Nelson+Auditorium" class="deep u">Nelson Auditorium</A>, 2201 N. Galveston Ave. in <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Pearland" class="deep u">Pearland</A>. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and those 65 and older. </p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a></p> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:16:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=66774136 2008-08-05T22:16:00Z http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=66758494 <p><A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Dana+R.+Drew" class="deep u">Dana R. Drew</A> is the new principal at Friendswood Junior High School. His education career began in the Friendswood school district in 1977, when he served as a math teacher and coach at Friendswood Junior High. </p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.chron.com" target="_blank">Houston Chronicle</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.chron.com/houstonchronicle/nbpearlandnews" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a></p> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:37:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/us/states/texas/cities_and_towns/pearland?rinfoid=66758494 2008-08-05T17:37:00Z