Pearland Wine Fest will feature wine tastings (Courtesy Luis Esparza via Pearland Wine Fest) Asia joined Community Impact in February 2022 She studied journalism and creative writing at Missouri State University Asia was a reporter for the Seattle Medium one of the city's eldest African American publications Daniel Stuckey and Jim Johnson have won their respective elections for positions 5 and 6 according to unofficial results from Brazoria County Haley joined Community Impact in January 2024 as a local education reporter in Pearland she studied journalism at Texas State University and served as an editor for the student newspaper When she’s not in the newsroom or at your local meeting attempting to cook different variations of pasta and spending time with family and friends Harris won their elections for Positions 4 and 5 Whether you’re craving a cold beer from a hometown brewery looking for a unique cultural arts experience Pearland is a perfect stop on your next tour of Texas and plenty of award-winning restaurants there’s something new to see and taste in Pearland all year long.   With more than 200 days of sunshine per year Pearland is an ideal place to immerse yourself in the great outdoors At the Delores Fenwick Nature Center find live examples of local flora and fauna and inspiring lessons from knowledgeable staff who are passionate about sharing the wonders of nature with the next generation Enjoy a rejuvenating hike on the Shadow Creek Ranch Nature Trail where you’ll find paved walkways and plenty of wildlife on the 1.5-mile round trip.   Discover if the early bird does indeed catch the worm on your next trip to Pearland Settled within the Clear Lake Loop of the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail Pearland is a year-round birding wonderland home to hundreds of species across the city including wading herons and your binoculars before spending a morning with the native and migratory birds that settle here in Pearland.     Visit Pearland’s very first all-inclusive playground The 9,200-square-foot playground embraces all abilities and commits to accessible play and learning for children from every walk of life.    to occupy every family member throughout your visit Head out on the Pearland Mural Tour for a journey across Pearland’s most artistic landscapes find and document Pear-Scape Trail sculptures and discover Pearland’s rich heritage at historic sites that speak to the legacy of the city uncover treasures on the official Visit Pearland GeoTour and explore Pearland’s wealth of unique small businesses between the thriving culinary scene KnP Social specializes in both food and fun with delicious casual fare alongside axe-throwing LIT Java is a literary haven for bookworms of all ages Grab a nice coffee and a snack while you browse their inventory of books and book-lover merchandise The LIT Java calendar is booked with cozy events including Silent Book Club is a one-stop-shop for a great time with games and snacks straight from Japan.    of Pearland’s must-try barbecue destinations Killen’s Barbecue put Pearland on the Texas-barbecue map with their giant beef ribs designated a Texas Treasure Business by the Texas Historical Commission has been serving up hickory-smoked goodness and indulgent desserts in Pearland over four generations since 1969.   Grab yourself a pint at Vallensons’ Brewing Company a creative and award-winning brewery that invites guests to enjoy their revolving menu of beers and cocktails Marvel at the space-Viking themed murals and spacious backyard and order something exciting from the food trucks that frequent Vallensons’ lot Saloon Door West is a rotating taproom specializing in their own brews out of their Webster location as well as locally-made beers from across the Houston area Rob Ray’s Taproom also serves up Texas-made beers alongside weekly events like trivia night Live performance has struck a chord in Pearland where restaurants and venues across the city welcome local and regional musicians to their stages every weekend while large-scale events like the Elvis tribute King Music Fest in June celebrate Pearland’s live music scene in a big way Pearland is both a destination all its own and the ultimate starting point to exploring the Texas Gulf Coast region.    The Puddery’s owner Janel Prator says she’ll use the grant to help remodel the space that will host her shop’s second location Keith Lee has returned to the Houston area this time giving what is likely one of his biggest tips yet Prator says in the video that the money will be used to remodel the Puddery’s second location “The owner of the Puddery is one of my favorite people so far and I’m honored to be able to do this,” he says A post shared by Keith Lee (@keith_lee125) Lee says that he and Toast will gift another neighborhood restaurant $50,000 and has called on social media users to nominate their favorite spots on TikTok and Instagram with the hashtag “#itsthelittlethings.” The person whose nomination wins will also receive $25,000 Lee’s post about the Puddery has garnered more than 37,000 likes on Instagram and more than 120,000 on TikTok in addition to comments from various influencers including author and social media personality Tabitha Brown Prator praised and thanked Lee on Instagram “I will never NOT mention your name and show appreciation for what you did for me and my family,” she wrote “You single-handedly changed my life for the better.” a bakery serving unique pastries and coffee will open in Friendswood in May Rachel joined Community Impact in April 2023 and covers government in Pearland She graduated from Baylor University in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in journalism listening to live music and spending time in the great outdoors Nom Donuts will open a location in Pearland in Spring 2025 Several parts of Old Town in Pearland could be upgraded in the coming years as officials prepare and finalize a revitalization plan for the area Show your support for our invaluable journalism with a CI Patron donation Hooper Road and Fruge Road in Pearland’s Lower Kirby District will undergo $5.8 million roadway improvements in the next few years Pearland ISD is projecting an $8.6 million shortfall for fiscal year 2025-26 The new Pearland Asian Town Development is likely to have its first of two buildings completed in the summer with officials looking for businesses to be set up by the later part of the year James joined Community Impact in June 2023 and is the editor of both the Bay Area paper and the Pearland-Friendswood paper Before joining the team he worked for several newspapers in both Texas and Illinois Since graduating from the University of North Texas in 2018 James has covered more than a dozen communities and school districts learning Spanish and podcasting about football Detroit-style pizzeria Via 313 is coming to Pearland in late April according to an April 10 news release from the business Candidates for Pearland ISD board of trustees Position 5 answered questions ahead of the upcoming May 3 election Candidates for Pearland ISD board of trustees Position 6 answered questions ahead of the upcoming May 3 election The Peach Cobbler Factory is opening in Pearland in early February Via 313 is set to open pizza places in Pearland and Cypress by mid-2025 bringing the total of Houston-area restaurants to five locations L'envie Nails & Spa opened in Pearland on March 12 according to a social media post from the business Pearland ISD’s board of trustees approved over a dozen additional positions at its April 8 meeting Pearland City Council gave the first of two approvals needed to annex roughly 286 acres of land that are part of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District coffee shops and eateries have opened in the Pearland-Friendswood area recently Others are coming soon or have closed their doors This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Pearland ISD appointed a couple of officials to leadership positions within the district according to an April 10 news release from the district A multifamily development with roughly 380 units broke ground in April at Pearland Town Center Pearland Coffee Roasters held a soft opening for its third location on Feb After weeks of discussion and numerous residential comments Pearland City Council did not vote on a townhome community totaling nearly 100 lots Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsHolly Galvan Posey A former instructional aide at Glenda Dawson High School in Pearland has been arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate images and videos to a 14-year-old student Police are asking the public for help as they continue looking into more possible allegations According to the Pearland Police Department 41-year-old Jerel Ward Griffin was taken into custody on March 26 on a charge of Online Solicitation of a Minor when school resource officers were notified that a student had reported receiving inappropriate images and videos from Griffin School administrators were informed of the allegations and terminated Griffin’s employment Detectives later uncovered that Griffin had provided the student with a cellphone in late 2024 Griffin allegedly sent the student multiple text messages in an effort to build a relationship outside of school A forensic analysis of electronic devices confirmed the allegations officers obtained an arrest warrant for Griffin and he was arrested at 11:15 a.m Griffin was booked into the Pearland Police Department jail before being transferred to the Brazoria County Jail Police say the investigation is ongoing and are encouraging anyone with additional information to contact the Pearland Police Department Tip Line at 281-997-4211 More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024 leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Meet the Team Careers at KPRC Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsRe'Chelle Turner PEARLAND, Texas – A group of Pearland ISD students are taking their voices to the Texas Capitol stepping out of the classroom and into the world of politics and West High School will visit ten legislative offices on Wednesday presenting a list of priorities they developed through months of research and discussion One of their top concerns is school meals and nutrition Students are advocating for increased state funding to ensure all students have access to nutritious meals “I think that that’s very important for students—they need to have the opportunity to get free meals or reduced lunch People paying other bills may not have money to feed their kids And even if they’re just a dollar above the limit That’s why this is so important,” said Rush Williams a Student Ambassador from Dawson High School Students are also pushing for STAAR testing reform proposing a system that reduces pressure and better aligns with classroom learning they want GPA standardization across Texas particularly for Dual Language and Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs while maintaining flexibility for local school districts The students propose making a financial literacy and life skills class a graduation requirement Another pressing issue for students is the need for Child Protective Services (CPS) officers on school campuses They argue that having CPS officers on-site could provide a more immediate response to students in need school counselors are required by law to report to CPS but sometimes things get lost in translation,” said Claire Fredrickson students could go to someone they know has the authority to help It cuts out the middleman and ensures faster intervention.” The students are also weighing in on the debate over cellphone use in schools advocating for policies that balance technology integration without resulting in a complete ban or burdening teachers with enforcement responsibilities The students are not shying away from controversial topics They are taking a stand against bans on AP coursework arguing that restrictions on advanced academic programs limit learning opportunities they are fighting censorship in sexual and gender education pushing for comprehensive health education free from state-imposed restrictions “It’s an exciting opportunity,” Fredrickson added but hearing directly from students—who are currently living these experiences—can offer lawmakers a fresh perspective Larry Berger says the experience is invaluable giving students a firsthand look at the legislative process and the impact civic engagement can have “This is an incredible opportunity for our students to experience the legislative process firsthand and make their voices heard We are immensely proud of their dedication and their commitment to advocating for meaningful change,” said Dr the 14 students hope their priorities will translate into action influencing policies that shape Texas education for years to come Emmy award-winning journalist born and raised in Alabama College football fanatic and snow cone lover Passionate about connecting with the community to find stories that matter Two streets in Pearland were renamed to honor the late David Wagner A new $53 million project involving hundreds of new apartments in Pearland was filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on Dec Texas – (Realty News Report) – United Imaging has executed a full-building headquarters lease in Pearland for a major expansion of its U.S The global medical imaging company will house manufacturing and warehousing operations in the 216,000-SF building at 11550 N according to an announcement by the Pearland Economic Development Corporation Brennan Investment Group developed the building in Pearland’s Lower Kirby district and leased it to United Imaging which expects to take occupancy in late 2025 The expansion will occur in phases over the next two years ultimately bringing up to 185 employees to a growing hub for biotech and life science manufacturers in Pearland Located near the southwest corner of Highway 288 and Beltway 8 just south of Houston to create a significant collection of pharma and medical-device manufacturing facilities The Kirby Drive in Pearland does not extend north of Beltway 8 But long-term planning maps in Harris County have etched out route concepts for connecting the Pearland Kirby Drive with the Houston’s Kirby Drive south of the Astrodome which is close to the Texas Medical Center The new United Imagining facility will add to the company’s manufacturing operations at its current North American headquarters on Kirby Drive near Holmes Road “Houston has been a special home for us since 2019 where we welcome healthcare providers to our facilities from all over the U.S CEO of United Imaging Healthcare North America “The expansion of our local production is important for us to continue to stay ahead of continuously growing customer demand for our technology; the additional space in Pearland gives us the strategic location and capabilities we need this year We appreciate Houston and Pearland’s commitment to advancing life science manufacturing and are proud to be an anchor tenant.” HOUSTON – CommGate announced its 2025 Development Showcase will be held May 15 The event will provide Houston’s commercial brokerage community an overview of significant Houston area commercial real estate developments Discounted pricing is available for CommGate THE RALPH BIVINS PROJECT PODCAST LISTEN: THE RALPH BIVINS PROJECT with Sam Scott of CommGate LISTEN: THE RALPH BIVINS PROJECT with Lacee Jacobs of Rebel Retail Advisors LISTEN: THE RALPH BIVINS PROJECT with Danny Rice of Colliers LISTEN: THE RALPH BIVINS PROJECT with Trey Odom of Avera LISTEN: THE RALPH BIVINS PROJECT with Kris Larson of Downtown Houston + LISTEN: THE RALPH BIVINS PROJECT with Jim Carman of Howard Hughes Holdings LISTEN: THE RALPH BIVINS PROJECT with Jeff Havsy of Moody’s Analytics LISTEN: THE RALPH BIVINS PROJECT with Sam Scott of CommGate LISTEN: THE RALPH BIVINS PROJECT with John S. Moody, Jr. of Moody Law Group LISTEN: THE RALPH BIVINS PROJECT with Scott Martin of Granite Properties LISTEN: THE RALPH BIVINS PROJECT with Robert Clay of Clay Developmen HOUSTON – Houston’s largest gathering for its Architecture, Engineering and Construction community is the 2025 Houston’s Design Gala, to be held on May 17 at the 713 Music Hall at Post HTX. Proceeds from the event will benefit public programs of Architecture Center Houston. The organization connects people and places through engagement, advocacy and education on thoughtful design. Contact:  info@aiahouston.org or aleks@aiahouston.org File: Medical Manufacturing Firm Opens in Pearland’s Lower Kirby and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" opened a Next Generation location in Pearland on March 7 Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsMichael Horton A man was arrested at a Pearland apartment complex after a violent, multi-hour standoff that warranted authorities from multiple departments Officers with Pearland Police Department responded to a call at a complex located at 2701 Old Alvin Rd The caller was a resident who reported seeing bullet holes in the door of a neighboring unit they observed that the holes appeared to be coming from inside the apartment A team of police officers attempted to confront the person in the unit and multiple shots rang out at the officers from inside They eventually retreated and called in SWAT officials KPRC 2′s Corley Peel spoke with Stephanie and Ty Womack a mother and son who witnessed the shooting “It’s kind of scary knowing that it could have ricocheted and hit us,” Stephanie Womack said The man barricaded himself inside for around three hours before he finally surrendered to authorities The suspect was later identified as 43-year-old Jorge Pineda Ty Womack said that he saw the moment that Pineda finally walked out with his hands up “[This incident was] a weird way to wake up to morning,” he said Pineda was charged with four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a public servant No injuries were reported from the gunfire but an officer’s ballistic shield appeared to have been struck by a bullet “It’s very fortunate that no officers were hurt and that shield did what it was intended to do,” Chad Rogers Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports He joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024 from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023 Pearland ISD students will begin school Aug 13 after the board of trustees approve the 2025-26 academic calendar at its Jan is expanding into a 216,000-square-foot facility in Pearland’s Lower Kirby District amid the city’s efforts to attract more life sciences companies (Courtesy Pearland Economic Development Corporation) Pearland officials recently considered a zoning change request for 11.8 acres of land to build a large community of townhomes HTeaO will open a location in Pearland on April 5 listening to live music and spending time in the great outdoors.