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1 week ago | 
myreporternews.com | Nicole Bradford
by Nicole BradfordPearland City Council on Monday took a 5-1 stance against Senate Bill 2722 and House Bill 5177, proposing legislation that would thwart plans to expand Hughes Road and complete a recreational trail.
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1 week ago | 
myreporternews.com | Nicole Bradford
by Nicole BradfordThe Pearland Parks and Recreation Department will kick off its Concert in the Park series 1980s style on May 2 at Southdown Park. The free, family-friendly series of concerts highlight a live band from 7 to 9 p.m. each Friday in May and June, weather permitting. Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and pets on a leash. Outside food and drinks are allowed, but food vendors will also be on site.
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1 week ago | 
myreporternews.com | Nicole Bradford
by Nicole BradfordEarly voting in the May 3 local election is set to begin Tuesday, April 22, at 12 locations throughout the county, including three in Pearland. Early voting hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through April 26 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 28 and 29. Early voting sites include the Tom Reid Library, 3522 Liberty Drive; West Pearland Community Center, 2150 Countryplace Parkway; and the West Pearland Library, 11801 Shadow Creek Parkway.
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1 week ago | 
myreporternews.com | Nicole Bradford
by Nicole BradfordPearland ISD trustees this month began grappling with the next fiscal year budget based on drops in expected revenue, remaining hopeful that the 89th Texas Legislature will increase public school funding. “We have to plan ahead,” Pearland ISD Superintendent Larry Berger told board members.
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1 week ago | 
dailysentinel.com | Nicole Bradford
The City of Nacogdoches has announced Bulk Trash Days to help curbing illegal dumping of items such as couches and mattresses. A collaboration of public works, parks and recreation and sanitation departments, Bulk Trash Days will include an online signup for curbside pickup of two large items. A limited number of appointments for curbside pickup, to be held every Tuesday in May, can be made online at tinyurl.com/NacBulkTrash.
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1 week ago | 
dailysentinel.com | Nicole Bradford
Rising costs for trash collection and landfill operations could be passed on to customers next year in the form of a small rate increase, City of Nacogdoches officials say. The city’s solid waste handling costs are expected to rise from $8.2 million in 2025 to $9 million by 2029, according to a 2024 report from the firm NewGen Strategies and Solutions LLC.
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1 week ago | 
dailysentinel.com | Nicole Bradford
Resurfacing of state maintained highways inside Loop 224 is set to begin Monday with work on State Highway 21, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Mill and inlay — grinding up existing surface and then applying an overlay — will begin Monday on the portion of Highway 21 from the Loop to just before the Business 59 intersection.
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1 week ago | 
dailysentinel.com | Nicole Bradford
City of Nacogdoches leaders are seeking federal help to build a multilevel parking garage downtown. City Council at its April 1 meeting unanimously approved a resolution of support for fiscal year 2026 Community Project Funding, requests made by members of congress or senator on behalf of their constituents. The resolution, which has been forwarded to District 17 Rep.
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2 weeks ago | 
myreporternews.com | Nicole Bradford
by Nicole BradfordA proposal for townhome rentals at McHard Road and Adamo Lane is back up for consideration after some changes to the plan. In December, a proposal for a 101-unit townhome community fell flat during an input session with the city council and Planning and Zoning Commission members. “Out of that workshop we made some really big changes,” Beacon Land Services consultant Andrew Allemand told Planning and Zoning Commissioners Monday night.
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2 weeks ago | 
myreporternews.com | Nicole Bradford
by Nicole BradfordPearland Area Republican Club hosts a candidate forum Thursday evening to acquaint voters with those running for Pearland ISD and Alvin ISD school board seats. The forum will be held at the VFW Post #7109, 4202 W. Walnut St. Registration and networking begin at 6:30 p.m. with the program at 7 p.m., moderated by Jonette Sheridan, PARC vice chair of programs.
