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'Bridge to Nowhere' gets new lease on life
March 1, 2010 3:31 pm
by Robert Stanton

The 71-year-old "Bridge to Nowhere" across the Brazos River at Brazoria got a new lease on life as well as dedication to a much different purpose than when it was originally built.

Brazoria County Commissioners voted unanimously to assume ownership of the bridge and to preserve it in accordance with the Texas Historic Bridge Program.

Brazoria County
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Drainage district race taking shape
February 22, 2010 9:00 am
by Robert Stanton

Reducing costs, improving communications and maintaining facilities are some major concerns of the three candidates vying for the Position 4 seat on Brazoria County Drainage District No. 4.

The Republican candidates are Tommy Coler, 59, of Pearland, a crane rental operator; Rick King, 43, of Manvel, a project manager for an information technology firm; and Harrison Rogers, 63, of Brookside Village, a retired engineer.

No Democratic candidates have filed in the race.

Brazoria County, City of Pearland
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Growth, mobility, services top issues in Position 5 race
February 17, 2010 12:44 pm
by Robert Stanton

Managing growth, keeping pace with mobility needs and providing adequate city services are among the top priorities for candidates in the May 8 Pearland City Council election. Three candidates are running for the Position 5 Council seat held by Kevin Cole, who cannot seek a fourth consecutive term under city law. The candidates are Tammy Dexter, a biological researcher; Ed Thompson, an insurance agent; and George Skip Shelton, a refinery worker.

City of Pearland
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Pearland student gets congressional kudos
March 11, 2010 1:54 pm
by Robert Stanton

U.S. Rep. Pete Olson (far left) congratulates Pearland High School student Hannah Gorse on her selection into NASA’s High School Aerospace Scholars program. Also shown are state Rep. Randy Weber and Pearland Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Bonny Cain. (Photo courtesy of Pearland ISD)U.S. Rep. Pete Olson (far left) congratulates Pearland High School student Hannah Gorse on her selection into NASA’s High School Aerospace Scholars program. Also shown are state Rep. Randy Weber and Pearland Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Bonny Cain. (Photo courtesy of Pearland ISD)

From the Pearland Independent School District:

Pearland High School student Hannah Gorse received a congressional congratulations March 8 from U.S. Rep. Pete Olson.

The congressman stopped by PHS to commend Gorse on her selection into NASA’s High School Aerospace Scholars, an interactive online learning experience and residential program at Johnson Space Center.

Pearland ISD
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Sablatura students dive into foreign culture
March 11, 2010 1:31 pm
by Robert Stanton

Sablatura Middle School students will get a glimpse into the life of an Afghan girl struggling to survive in a world without democracy, thanks to a recently-awarded Donors Choose grant.

Sablatura teacher Marcie Stenvall’s social studies class received 40 copies of Deborah Ellis’ novel “The Breadwinner” through a $300 grant from Donors Choose, an organization that allows private individuals to donate to projects of their choice.

Pearland ISD
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Pearland ISD artwork hitting city businesses
March 11, 2010 1:15 pm
by Robert Stanton

From the Pearland Independent School District:

Pearland businesses will turn into art galleries March 6-28 as they display student artwork in lobbies and windows for the first-ever citywide Youth Art Month “art walk.”

During normal business hours, businesses will host temporary art displays featuring paintings, sketches and sculptures by Pearland ISD students.

Pearland ISD, Things to do, Business
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Suspects charged in Pearland burglary
March 10, 2010 9:56 am
by Robert Stanton

Pearland police have charged two suspects a home burglary Tuesday that kept the SWAT team busy for almost three hours.

Crime, City of Pearland
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Pearland police foil robbery
March 9, 2010 12:35 pm
by Robert Stanton

Responding to a 911 call, Pearland police early Tuesday foiled the attempted robbery of the Dollar General store in the 2000 block of North Main. Two suspects were taken into custody; no other details were available.

Crime, City of Pearland
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It's final: Owens unopposed; 3 seek Cole's seat
March 9, 2010 11:56 am
by Robert Stanton

Three candidates have filed for the Position 5 City Council seat now held by Kevin Cole, who cannot seek a third consecutive term under city law. Cole said he plans to run for mayor next year.

Pearland voters will also decide City Council Position 1. Councilman Woody Owens has filed for re-election to that seat and is unopposed.

City of Pearland
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9 file for PISD board election
March 9, 2010 11:50 am
by Robert Stanton

Nine candidates, including three incumbents, are vying for three at-large positions on the Pearland Independent School District Board of Trustees. In the Position 5 race, incumbent Lillian Smith is running against trustee Suzy Roberts, who is not seeking re-election to her Position 6 seat, and Rebecca Decker.

Pearland ISD, Schools
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