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The Story Behind Old Pearland Farmers’ Market Building A Space for Fresh Local Food, Family Fun, and Community
On the third Saturday of each month, Pearlanders anticipate the familiar smell of fresh roasted coffee, the sound of live music, and the steady shuffle of families, strollers, and friends hanging out and visiting their favorite vendors. But the origin story behind Old Pearland Farmers’ Market is unique. The foundation was built by a former…
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Pearland Cobblers Win 10-9 Against Texas City Tall Boys
Tonight the Pearland Cobblers won their second home game against the Texas City Tall Boys 10-9. It was a hard-fought win as Texas City picked up 7 runs in the 9th inning. At the start of tonight’s game, Mayor Quentin Wiltz declared June 9 to be Pearland Cobbler Baseball Team Day and threw out the…
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Yellow Apron Baking Co.: A Taste of Home and a Space for Community
Marilyn Ramirez Segundo can still picture her mother in the kitchen she grew up in. She remembers the stove was almost always on as her mom cooked every single day, multiple times a day while wearing her favorite apron. The kitchen walls were painted a vibrant yellow that she chose as her favorite, and it…
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Pearland Chamber Gifts Special Custom Pin to Recently Elected Officials
One of the notable things about last night’s meet and greet was the beautifully custom designed lapel pin given to each of our newly elected officials by The Pearland Chamber of Commerce. The card it came on explained its significance:This pin was specially designed to be worn as a symbol of pride and service to…
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Newly Elected Officials Gather at Pearland Chamber Meet and Greet
Tonight we had the privilege of meeting community leaders at the Pearland Chamber of Commerce’s Meet & Greet for Newly Elected Officials hosted at the UHCL Pearland campus. Please join us in congratulating and supporting them as they begin this next chapter of leadership in Pearland! We thank you for your commitment to serving our…
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Why Do We Celebrate Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is not just another long weekend. It is a day set aside to remember by name the men and women who died in uniform so the rest of us could keep living our everyday lives in freedom and relative safety. What Memorial Day IsMemorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States…
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Pearland Mayors Meet for a Conversation on Leadership and Community
The Pearland Chamber of Commerce’s May luncheon wasn’t set up to be a political event, and it didn’t feel like one. It felt layered. Elected officials, business owners, school leaders, and longtime residents all sitting at the same tables, not just listening but recognizing themselves in the conversation. There was a sense that this wasn’t…
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How Pearland Pastor Thea Curry-Fuson Created a Movement for Women Who Lead
Rev. Thea Curry-Fuson is a pastor, author, and coach who traded a successful decade in local church ministry for something both riskier and more personal to follow a deeper call. Now she’s focused on walking alongside women authentically, where faith, leadership, exhaustion, and hope all collide. She carries the heart of a pastor, the insight…
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Openland Rebrand: Local Credit Union Turns a Legacy into an Open Door
You may have seen something new driving down Broadway in Pearland this week. Among the familiar signs stands a pop of vivid yellow and the word “Openland” prominently displayed; refusing to blend into the background. What once quietly represented a steadfast foundation in The Associated Credit Union of Texas, now boldly proclaims how the organization…
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Quentin Wiltz Sworn in As Mayor of Pearland
Quentin Wiltz was sworn in as Pearland’s new mayor Monday night surrounded by family, supporters, and city leaders, many of whom emphasized the moment as a new chapter in Pearland’s story. In his remarks, Wiltz focused on unity and shared responsibility, stressing that Pearland is made up of all its people and that everyone has…