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Put them away Local school districts look to restrict cellphones, distractions in the classroom amid new state law

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COMMUNITY INVITED TO CELEBRATE Former HCA Houston Healthcare CEO David Wagner

Join the David Wagner Street Renaming Celebration MON. AUG. 25, 2025. | 10 A.M. HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland, 11100 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland, Texas, 77584. QUESTIONS: Please call 713-770-7000. Kind, family oriented, dedicated to healthcare and a man of integrity – these are the words that come to mind when you hear the name David Wagner, the late CEO of HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland. “David was Pearland,” said Elias Armendariz, current CEO of HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland. “When you talk about David Wagner, your mind immediately goes to the hospital and the community.” Opening their doors for patient care in 2015, HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland is part of the

Elias Armendariz Current CEO of HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland

global HCA Healthcare Enterprise, the largest healthcare corporation in the nation. The HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division includes the Pearland location and 16 additional acute care hospitals from Houston to Brownsville. David Wagner was the first CEO of HCA Healthcare Pearland. After Wagner’s tragic death in August of 2024, Armendariz became CEO of HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland later that year in December. Jeanette Pennick, HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), said Armendariz’s commitment to healthcare and the Pearland community would resonate with Wagner, saying Armendariz is very “like minded, like David,” and that the hospital is “very blessed” to have Elias. In March of 2025, the Pearland City Council voted unanimously to rename Medical Center Drive to David Wagner Way and Marketplace Boulevard to HCA Healthcare Boulevard. Pearland Mayor, Kevin Cole, said “It was going to be Wagner Way, and I said ‘No, it needs to be David Wagner Way.’ I want people generations from now to remember him.” The public is invited to celebrate the road renaming on Monday, Aug. 25, at 10 a.m. HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland “It’s very rare that you see a boulevard or a street renamed. Come play a part in it. It’s a part of our Pearland history; it’s a part of who we are as a community,” Mayor Cole said.

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3 Power Fit Eats The business serves healthy meals, juices and protein snacks. Some items include chicken bacon ranch pizza, and keto-, gluten- and sugar-free desserts. • Opened in early June, grand opening Aug. 24 • 3126 E. FM 528 Road, Webster • www.powerfiteats.com 4 MJ’s Lounge The lounge offers dim lighting and curated music with alcoholic beverages. Entrees include chicken-fried steak, Southern-fried ribs and catfish tacos. • Opened June 26 • 9603 Broadway St., Ste. 101, Pearland • www.mjslounge.com

5 Toast of the Town The restaurant serves a variety of French toast, including s’mores, red velvet, banana foster and strawberry cheesecake. Other entrees include grits served with catfish or shrimp, salmon croquette Benedict, and chicken and brown butter maple waffles. • Opened June 28 • 15003 Hwy. 6, Ste. 104, Rosharon • www.toastofthetowntx.com 6 Royal Liquor The liquor store will offer whiskey, tequila, vodka, as well as beer, wine and cigars. • Opened July 1 • 802 S. Friendswood Drive, Ste. 104, Friendswood • Facebook: Royal Liquor Friendswood

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1 Suvai Indian Kitchen The restaurant serves authentic food from India in the form of curry, biryani and other meals. • Opened June 1 • 9515 W. Broadway St., Ste. 119, Pearland • www.suvaitx.com 2 Peony Esthetics The business offers a number of esthetician-based services, such as facials, waxing and eyebrow services. • Opened June 1 • 307 S. Friendswood Drive, Ste. D-1, Friendswood • https://peonyesthetics.glossgenius.com

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7 Alinea Esthetic The business offers facials aimed at relaxation, hydration and rejuvenation. • Opened July 1

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• 2340 N. Grand Blvd., Pearland • Facebook: Salon Suites on Grand

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8 The Delta Pearland The apartments offer one- and two-bedroom plans, and two-level plans with commercial workspaces. • Opened July 11 • 7300 Magnolia Parkway, Pearland • www.thedeltapearland.com 9 Cooper’s Landing The restaurant serves seafood, steaks, desserts and a variety of drinks, including signature cocktails. • Opened July 14 • 804 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood • www.cooperslandingtx.com 10 Sabores del Sol The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner items, such as ceviche, soups, tacos and other Tex Mex staples. • Opened July 16 11 Rosebranch Dermatology The clinic offers medical dermatology, such as for acne and eczema. Cosmetic treatments are also available. • Opened July 26 • 308 S. Friendswood Drive, Ste. 110, Friendswood • www.rosebranchdermatology.com 12 Tidy Tails Groom & Board The business will offer pet services, including grooming. It will also have a pet daycare service. • Opened July 29 • 6200 Broadway St., Ste. 102, Pearland • www.saboresdelsolmexicancafe.com

14 Elora Dental Studio The practice offers a variety of services, such as emergency and cosmetic dentistry, as well as tooth replacements, among other services. • Opening Aug. 18 • 2941 Broadway Bend Drive, Ste. 256, Pearland • www.eloradentalpearland.com 15 Aki Steak and Sushi The restaurant will offer different sushi rolls, soups and hibachi dinners, as well as other combos. • Opening TBD • 17307 Hwy. 6, Manvel • www.akisteakandsushi.com 16 Klaw-Oke Kingdom The arcade offers karaoke and claw machines, as well as private rooms for parties. • Opening Aug. 15 • 2849 Miller Ranch Road, Ste. 501, Pearland • Facebook: Klaw-Oke Kingdom

19 Teaspoon The business will offer a variety of iced teas, coffees, juices and energy drinks with add-ins such as chamoy, Tajin, fruit purees, fruit marmalades, jellies and flavored boba. It will offer seasonal drinks as well. This is the second location the business has opened, with the first being located in Spring. • Opening July 10 • 3149 Silverlake Village Drive, Ste. 112, Pearland • www.teaspoonlife.com

celebrated its 10-year anniversary July 10. The chain sells burgers, wings, crawfish, fries and sides. • 9721 Broadway St., Pearland • www.bigcitywings.com

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17 Return to Wellness The acupuncture business, which treats anxiety, arthritis and more, is moving to a spot near its old one. • Relocated June 25 • 17625 El Camino Real, Ste. 200, Houston • www.returntowellnesstx.com

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Government

BY JAMES T. NORMAN

Manvel to adjust protocol following death of dog at shelter

After a dog died in the care of the Manvel Ani- mal Shelter earlier this year, officials are discussing plans to revamp the shelter’s protocols to ensure they don’t have a repeat incident. The full story In mid-May, city officials picked up a pair of bulldogs in the Rodeo Palms area, Police Chief Keith Traylor said. In the middle of the night, officials found one of the dogs deceased. As it stands, Traylor said an investigation is going on to determine what went wrong and what the shelter can do to prevent future deaths. “When you have an incident like this, it triggers reviews,” he said. “How can we do things better? Did we do anything wrong?” Manvel has kept an animal shelter since 2023, Traylor said. This is the facility’s first dog death. Manvel’s animal shelter, which is located in the police department, is meant to hold an animal for up to 72 hours, Traylor said. The animal is then

transferred out to one of the city’s partners, such as the Alvin Adoption Center. Diving in deeper Among the various protocols for the shelter, Traylor said officials are looking at how to docu- ment things better, such as keeping closer track of when kennels are cleaned or last checked on. Typically, officers are required to walk and check on the animals’ welfare before they go on duty. In this incident, officers waited until the rush of the day subsided to check on the bulldog, Traylor said. Going further, the shelter is looking to be more cognizant of certain breeds of dogs and the heat. Stay tuned Traylor said he will debrief the public on the investigation once it is completed. “If we did do something wrong, we’re going to take accountability,” he said.

Since launching in 2023, the shelter has received roughly 2,000 animal complaints and returned more than 60 animals to their owners. 2023*

• 685 animal complaints • 37 animals taken in

• 11 animals sent to partners • 0 animals returned to owner

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• 1,175 animal complaints • 188 animals taken in

• 25 animals returned to owners • 163 animals sent to partners

2025*

• 670 animal complaints • 109 animals taken in

• 25 animals returned to owner • 84 animals sent to partners

*THE DATA DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL CALENDAR YEAR.

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Drones—not police oficers—could soon be the irst to respond on a scene following 911 calls made in Friendswood. The Friendswood Police Department will launch its drone irst responder program— where drones will be dispatched to arrive on the scene before oficers—in late 2025, Chief of Police Josh Rogers said. The department has used drones since 2019 in more limited capacities. For example, oficers could request a drone from the scene if needed or reconstruct accident scenes, according to the department’s quarterly newsletter, On Patrol. Oficers will operate the drones from three launch locations, including the public safety building at 1600 Whitaker Drive, Friendswood, and two other yet-to-be- determined locations, allowing the drones to get to anywhere in the city’s 21.2 square miles in about 60-90 seconds, Rogers said. FPD to launch drone program

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The Federal Aviation Administration approved waivers for the department to y the drones up to two miles from their starting point, according to the newsletter. “We’d be able to launch [the drone] from here, someone’s manning it [and] seeing what’s going on,” Muir said. “You’re there in 30 seconds and [get] a bird’s eye view of the scene.” Rogers said the drones will not be used for general surveillance but may be used to observe suspects when serving a high-risk warrant. However, drones could be used to monitor large public events, such as Fourth of July celebrations, Muir said. The department has nine drones, but when the drone rst responder program goes into eect, it will have a eet of 10 drones, Muir said, with 12 ocers trained to pilot the drones. Each drone is outtted with cameras with zoom and thermal imaging capabilities, Muir said. Each costs between $10,000-$30,000 , Rogers said, and the program is expected to cost $11,000 annually. The drones are battery-operated, but he said one of the drones has the ability to y 24/7 because it is always powered by a generator. “The way we’ve distributed our pilots is we have 24/7 coverage,” Muir said. “Every shift, every day, every hour of the day has someone on the table to be able to y. ... We want to be able to respond as needed with the tools we have.”

Because the drones arrive rst, Multimedia Communications Specialist Taylor McCombs said they will be able to provide dispatch and respond- ing ocers with a live video feed of the area, which helps keep the ocers safer and gives them a better, earlier assessment of what’s happening on the scene. Sgt. Scott Muir said said he hopes having the drones capture on-the-ground realities will better protect ocers and help them better understand how to deploy resources in time-sensitive situa- tions, like clearing a scene of a car accident—a task that can take up to several hours and potentially longer if there’s a fatality where evidence needs to be gathered. Currently, the department’s response time for nonemergency calls is less than seven minutes. This compares to the national average of 10 min- utes, according to the National Police Association’s website. “The exciting part is just being able to get there a little bit quicker and probably solve some issues that we weren’t able to solve until we were physically on scene,” Rogers said.

Program test results In January, Friendswood Police Department began a trial of the drone program. The results for 216 hours of testing showed:

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Calls where the drone was the rst on the scene Calls cleared by the drone

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Independence Park in Pearland could get new lake

Friendswood reduces solicitor sale hours Door-to-door salesmen doing business in Friendswood will have to cease operations after 7 p.m. or sunset, whichever comes first. The details Friendswood City Council approved an ordinance Aug. 4 aimed at changing the hours of operation within which solicitors can do business in Friendswood. The move follows concerns for safety risks at night, crime and concerns over noise disturbances, documents show.

City developers could build a lake in Pearland’s Independence Park in 2026. What you need to know Pearland City Council voted unanimously at its July 28 meeting to apply for a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Local Parks Grant to build a 5.6-acre lake at Independence Park. The project is estimated to cost $750,000. The grant would require a 50% match from the city, which could total around $375,000, according to city documents. City documents state Pearland lacks “an acces- sible and inclusive space for on-water experiences and peaceful outdoor retreat.” Looking ahead The application for the project was due to the TPWD on Aug. 1, according to city documents. TPWD will announce grant winners in January. Construction on the lake would start in November 2026 and is expected to be completed by March

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Habitat restoration and bird islands

Lighting and parking upgrades

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2029, according to city documents. If approved, Pearland’s portion of the project would come from the city’s 2023 bond program, according to city documents. The city would also be responsible for maintenance and operation of the facilities, as well as any extra incurred costs.

Previously solicitors could do business until 9 p.m. Now solicitors can do business until 7 p.m. or sunset. $500 ne for violators

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County receives $5M for mental health center

“It goes without saying that we need more mental health care resources in Brazoria County.” REP. CODY VASUT, RANGLETON

Pearland Chamber of Commerce, which made the issue its top legislative priority for the 89th Texas legislative session, Community Impact previously reported. Diving in deeper The need for local crisis care has grown in recent years. Currently, Brazoria County does not have its own mental health hospital or crisis stabilization

The state of Texas allocated $5 million to Brazoria County to expand mental health services and facilities in the county. What happened The $5 million in funding was included in the state budget, which was passed during the 89th Texas legislative session. It follows years of advo- cacy from county and local leaders, including the

unit, forcing law enforcement and families to transport individuals in crisis to Houston or Galveston for treatment, Community Impact previously reported.

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Water study’s second phase moves forward The second phase of developing a flood mitigation plan for the Lower Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou watersheds near Friendswood and League City has received approval to move forward from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In a nutshell A delegation of city and county officials traveled to Washington D.C. in June to seek formal approval from the USACE. In 2022, League City and Galveston County coordinated with more than a dozen local entities to complete Phase 1, which included a number of small and large projects. The background The study stemmed from flooding in the area caused by Hurricane Harvey.

Manvel OKs zoning change for medical clinic Manvel City Council voted 7-0 at its Aug. 4 meeting to approve the second and final reading of a zoning change that will allow for the develop- ment of a new medical clinic in town. The gist The 0.55-acre vacant lot is located at 19200 Morris Ave., along the south side of Hwy. 6. It was rezoned from light commercial to the same designation with a specific-use permit. The item was approved with several conditions, including the hours of operation, requirements for the project’s site plan and landscaping, among others. According to city documents, property owner Charles Huang plans to develop the site into Manvel Medical Clinic, offering family medicine, preventative care, ultrasound imaging and allergy testing, among other services.

The clinic would be part of a broader network with existing locations across the Greater Houston area, including in Conroe, Humble and Kingwood. How we got here The project dates back to April when the developer met with the city to discuss the project, according to city documents. In July, the city’s Planning, Development and Zoning Commission recommended unanimously that council approve the project, documents show. Later that same month, City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance unanimously at its July 21 meeting.

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Events

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August

Bay Area Farmers Market This local market oers agricultural products that are locally made and help support healthy lifestyle choices. Those interested can visit the market every Sunday in

the Baybrook Mall parking lot. • Aug 16, 23, 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free (admission)

• 500 Baybrook Mall Drive, Friendswood • Facebook: Bay Area Farmers Market

Movies on The Lawn The Baybrook Mall will be showing Kung Fu Panda for free on The Lawn. • Aug 21, 7 p.m. • Free (admission) • 500 Baybrook Mall Drive, Friendswood • Facebook: Baybrook Mall Coee with Pearland City Council Members The Pearland Youth Professionals will be having an open discussion with Pearland City Council members at LIT Java Coee & Books. Pearland residents ages 21-40 will have the opportunity to ask questions and make connections with the people making decisions for the city. • Aug 19, 8-9:30 a.m. • Free (admission) • 5018 Broadway St., Pearland, • https://business.pearlandchamber.org/events/details/ young-professionals-early-risers-coffee-with-council- members-30815 Water Symposium This water symposium will feature talks from industry experts and State Rep. Je Barry, R-Pearland, at Alvin ISD Freedom Field. They will discuss the economic and environmental impact of water. • Aug 28, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. • $50-$1,000 (admission) • 10855 Country Road 65, Rosharon • https://business.pearlandchamber.org/events/ details/2025-water-symposium-30795

Old Pearland Farmers Market This farmers market at Independence Park will have a variety of vendors selling their produce. Among the items are eggs, coee, candles, salsa and handmade jewelry. There will also be food trucks and live music.

• Aug 16 and Sept 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free (admission) • 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland • Facebook: Old Pearland Farmers Market

Life-Sized Board Games The Manvel Public Library will transform into life-sized board games such as Candy Land and Jenga. • Sept 6, noon-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • 20514B Hwy. 6, Manvel • www.mybcls.org/calendar.aspx Friendship Bracelets Children ages 6-11 can gather in the Manvel Meeting Room in the Manvel Public Library to craft friendship bracelets. • Sept 20, noon-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • 20514B Hwy. 6, Manvel • www.mybcls.org/calendar.aspx

September

Superhero Run Saving Grace Women’s Home, a local provider of shelter and resources for women in need, is hosting a 5K superhero-themed race to support their cause at Independence Park. Participants are encouraged to wear a superhero suit to the race. Five of the best-dressed superheroes have a chance to win $100 each in a rae. • Sept 6, 8 a.m. • $20-$35 (price varies by race) • 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland • https://runsignup.com/race/tx/pearland/ superheroraceforgrace

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Transportation

BY RACHEL LELAND

Pearland is looking to upgrade its sidewalks. Long story short Sidewalk repairs have long been on the city’s radar. In May 2023, Pearland voters approved a $181.4 million bond, which included $26.1 million for street, bridge and sidewalk improvements, Community Impact previously reported. In February 2024, Mayor Kevin Cole requested that Pearland City Council discuss the city’s progress on sidewalk and street maintenance and create a plan to address the city’s aging roads. About the projects The city is considering a proposed fiscal year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan that includes more than $15 million to address concrete side- walk gaps and replacements. This will include Pearland considers sidewalk updates

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It also includes sidewalk improvements to Shadow Creek Parkway and Pearland Parkway. Looking ahead City Council will have the first reading for the approval of the plan on Sept 8. 2 Pearland Parkway at Barry Rose Road intersection improvements Project: New sidewalk infrastructure and enhanced pedestrian crossings • Timeline: Under construction in 2026 • Cost: $1.52 million

$4.4 million in 2026 to close missing segments and replace deteriorated sidewalks. This plan will primarily replace concrete sidewalks in older sections of the city and analyze connectivity to adjacent subdivisions and com- mercial areas, according to city documents.

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Bailey Road to undergo traffic switch near Veterans Drive Eastbound drivers on Bailey Road in Pearland will not be able to access the Pearland Natatorium’s southern driveway due to construc- tion starting July 22. What you need to know Those seeking to reach the natatorium will need to take an alternate route that runs north on Veterans Drive to the facility’s western entrance, according to city documents. Zooming out The construction is part of an ongoing project, which dates back to 2023, to widen Bailey Road from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane boulevard, according to the city’s website. In its entirety, the project is expected to cost

Manvel OKs new signs, traffic study Manvel City Council at its July 7 meeting approved roughly $185,000 to install three monument signs throughout town, along with a traffic study. The gist The study will help the design of a traffic signal at Croix Road and Rodeo Drive. The monument signs will go at key inter- sections in the city, documents show.

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Manvel City Council approves Meridiana expansion Manvel City Council approved a new phase of the Meridiana master-planned community at its July 7 meeting. What you need to know The council unanimously approved the next Meridiana master- planned community

Friendswood annexes land to extend park Friendswood City Council on July 7 voted to annex 1.3 acres of land near Lake Friend- swood and could annex more to extend Lake Friendswood Park on the city’s east side. What you need to know City Council also approved a measure authorizing City Manager Morad Kabiri to begin acquiring an additional 5.4 acres at the southeast corner of the lake. The city is considering options for pur- chase, dedication or eminent domain.

Pearland to replace 6.4 miles of water lines in Green Tee area Pearland will replace 6.4 miles of aging transit water lines in the city’s Green Tee neighborhood. What happened Pearland City Council voted unanimously at its July 14 meeting to award a $2.8 million con- struction contract to Underground Construction Solutions to replace 6.4 miles of aging transit water lines. The project comes nearly a year after Green Tee Bridge, which is in the area, was fully replaced, Community Impact previously reported. The bridge reopened in November. The impact The project will replace existing transit pipes, which are 35-50 years old, to improve water flow

Pearland OKs $7M in water projects Pearland’s water infrastructure received major funding from the city to make key improvements to help ensure the city complies with state regulators. What you need to know Pearland City Council voted to award roughly $7.3 million in water infrastructure improvements at its July 14 meeting. The projects cover a wide variety of upgrades and will help the city meet state standards and increasing demand. Some of the projects could take around a year or more to complete, documents show. In 2023, Texas Commission on Environ- mental Quality identified eight violations at Pearland water facilities for inadequate chemical containment and weather protec- tion, city documents show.

Water line work in Green Tee area Construction on water lines that affects traffic will be limited to weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with no weekend or holiday water shutoffs.

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phase of a rezoning request that would incorporate a 35.3-acre tract into the Meridiana development, according to city documents. During a June 2 public hearing, three city residents said they were concerned over potential traffic and drainage issues, Community Impact previously reported. City officials cited a traffic analysis from May that showed the development would not significantly impact traffic at nearby intersections. Drainage plans have also been submitted and will be reviewed during the platting process. Mathew Lawson, developer and president of Rise Communities, which is building out Meridi- ana, addressed those concerns at the July meeting.

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and pressure and eliminate dead-end lines. All fire hydrants in the area will be upgraded too. Officials said the roadway and homes in the area will be accessible, with one-lane road closures taking place as needed. Looking ahead The construction is scheduled to begin in August and is expected to be completed by May 2027, according to the agenda documents.

He said the project exceeds required detention capacity and incorporates connected stormwater ponds for upstream and downstream protection. What’s next? The approval allows the development team to proceed with construction and infrastructure design. However, officials did not give a specific timeline for when the groundbreaking might take place.

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More than 50,000 people across Brazoria County are facing food insecurity, according to a May report from Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks and programs. By the numbers Feeding America’s annual Map the Meal Gap study provides estimates of local food insecurity and food costs for every county and congressional district, according to the report. In 2023—the latest year for which data are avail- able—the food insecurity rate in Brazoria County stood at 14.2%, with more than 54,000 individuals struggling to nd adequate access to food. The percentage represents a slight increase from the previous year’s rate of 12.9%, data shows. In Galveston County, approximately 16.4% of the population struggled with food insecurity in 2023, up from 15.1% the previous year. Between 2019 and 2023, the number of food-insecure individuals in the county increased by more than 10,000, according to the study. As dened in the report, food insecurity occurs when a household cannot access enough food due to lack of money or other resources. Those counted as being food-insecure are the individuals who live in a food-insecure household. “This year’s study shows we still have work to do in creating a future where every child has access to the meals they need,” Melanie Hall, chief research and innovation ocer for Feeding America, said in the report. The local impact The food pantry at Pearland Neighborhood Cen- ter, a multiservice center in Pearland, has seen an estimated increase of 100 families per week in the

last six months, PNC Executive Director Deborah Rubestello said. “We’re actually seeing a lot of new people that are coming in for food, whether it’s job loss or health reasons or just the fact that the cost of living has gone up dramatically,” Rubestello said. Demand for food also increases during the summer months because children are no longer receiving free or reduced-price lunch at school, Rubestello said. On the supply side, increased food prices have put a strain on PNC’s resources. “We get food through the Houston Food Bank, and when the Houston Food Bank is low on food, then we’re low on food,” she said. “Even for us to go buy food to ll the pantry, with the prices being at an increase, that’s less food that we can purchase, which is less that you can give out.” The big picture As previously reported by Community Impact , President Donald Trump’s budget reconciliation bill, titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, was signed into law on July 4. The bill calls for cutting about $186 billion by 2034 from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP is a program that provides food benets to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget to aord essential foods. Currently, SNAP requires most people ages 16 to 59 to follow work rules, meaning a person must be working or partici- pating in a work program at least 20 hours per week, according to Texas Health and Human Services. Many individuals struggling with access to food may not qualify for SNAP benets. The study esti- mated that more than half of food-insecure people in Brazoria County in 2023 were not eligible.

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