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Mayor-Elect Wiltz Edges Out Carbone
Hope doesn’t just show up in the corner, it takes over the room and dares people to believe things could finally go their way. At K&P Social on election night, that’s what it felt like as Quentin Wiltz, the longtime community advocate who has been on the ballot more than once before, unexpectedly edged out
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Built in Pearland: Meet the Cobblers, the New Summer Baseball Team Calling Pearland Home
Pearland is a baseball town. Ask anyone who has stood on the opening day sideline at Pearland Little League, watched the Oilers chase another district title, or followed a Dawson playoff. The sport has deep roots here. Starting this June, those roots dig even deeper. The Pearland Cobblers, a collegiate summer wood bat team in
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Brazoria County Leaders Salute Judge Matt Sebesta’s Decades of Service
Local leaders took a few meaningful minutes to honor County Judge Matt Sebesta for his decades of service to the community as the Brazoria County City Association’s April 15 meeting drew to a close. The recognition capped an evening focused on collaboration by highlighting one of the county’s most seasoned public servants. A special presentation
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“Dr. Motivate” Donald Brown Calls Brazoria County Cities to Invest in People, Culture, and the Next Generation
City leaders from across Brazoria County gathered on April 15 for the Brazoria County City Association meeting, where “Dr. Motivate” Donald Brown led an energetic leadership training focused on investing in people, strengthening culture, and preparing the next generation of public servants. The evening combined networking, shared professional development, and practical tools for city officials
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Let’s Taco ’Bout Faith – Local Leaders Share Faith and Connection
Let’s Taco ’Bout Faith was a fun and engaging event held in Pearland at the end of March, focused on bringing together local entrepreneurs for tacos, honest conversation, and a fresh look at how following Jesus shapes the way we lead and do business. Hosted by Kristin Pomroy, Rev. Thea Curry-Fuson, and William Garay Jr.,
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EDC Annual Report: A Blueprint for Growth, Old Town Revival, and a Stronger Local Economy
For the past several years, Pearland’s economic story has been about setting the table, adopting a long-range strategy, assembling partners, and preparing key districts for investment. The 2025 annual report from the Pearland Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) takes several steps forward. It reads less like a vision document and more like an operating report from
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Candidates Carbone and Wiltz Offer Competing Visions in Pearland Mayoral Debate
Pearland mayoral candidates Tony Carbone and Quentin Wiltz drew a sharp but substantive contrast over taxes, growth, and representation during a recent forum at Dawson High School on March 31. The event, hosted in partnership with the Pearland Chamber of Commerce, gave residents a side by side look at how each contender would lead the
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Hope in Texas: Local Community Leaders Rally Against Sex Trafficking
Refuge for Women Texas Gulf Coast turned stories of pain into a night of visible hope and resolve at its recent gala, a first of its kind gathering for the Houston area that blended worship, survivor testimony, community recognition, and a clear call to action in the fight against sex trafficking. Guests arrived to more
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Pearland Chamber’s State of Education Luncheon: Local Leaders Discuss Funding Gaps, Enrollment Shifts and the Future of Public Education
At the Pearland Chamber’s State of Education Luncheon, Alvin ISD Superintendent Carol Nelson and Pearland ISD Superintendent Dr. Larry Berger took part in a moderated conversation that touched on the pressures facing public schools, from funding and enrollment to technology, cell phones, and school choice. The discussion also underscored what both leaders said makes public
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Pearland City Council Honors Lifesaving Team, Advances Lower Kirby “Orchard” Project, and Discusses Election Access at March 16 Meeting
The Pearland City Council’s March 16 regular meeting blended celebration of a lifesaving response at a local junior high with detailed debates over election access, major rezonings for Lower Kirby and McHard, event permits, and infrastructure contracts. Citizen Lifesaving Award Highlights AED PreparednessBefore turning to regular business, Mayor Kevin Cole and Fire Chief Johnson led