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BY HALEY VELASCO

After retiring as a receptionist for Friendswood ISD four years ago, Pearland resident Violet Solano and her husband began receiving health insurance through the Aordable Care Act, or ACA, marketplace. Since making the switch from employer-based insurance, Solano and her husband’s insurance premiums have risen by around $75-$100 each year, she said. “This past year … everything has just gotten so much more expensive—gas, groceries, everything,” Solano said. “Going from a $500-something premium each month to now [over] $600, that’s a lot of money after a year, so that denitely made a dierence.” With more than 90% of Pearland, Friendswood and Manvel residents insured, many residents still face the impact of rising premiums, deduct- ibles and out-of-pocket costs. While Solano said her and her husband are stable enough for the increase in costs, she acknowledged many families in the area who are not.

Average monthly silver plan premium by counties

Brazoria

Galveston

Harris

NOTE: VALUES REFLECT AVERAGE UNSUBSIDIZED AFFORDABLE CARE ACT MARKETPLACE DATA.

$695 $644 $625

$700

$600

$500

$381 $394 $395

$400

$300

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Percent of residents insured or uninsured

Data is based on 5-year estimates from 2020-2024.

Uninsured: 8.7%

Uninsured: 6.1%

Uninsured: 8.6%

Also in this issue

See how budgets fared for FY 2025-26 for Alvin, Friendswood and Pearland ISDs Education 12 See when a new play cafe and coee shop is coming to Friendswood Impacts 7

Pearland

Friendswood

Manvel

Insured: 91.3%

Insured: 93.9%

Insured: 91.4%

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3 NECOA The showrooms will feature water puriers that use a three-lter, ve-stage reverse osmosis system to produce 99.8% pure water, with features like temperature control, portioned dispensing and ice-making. • Opened May 15 • 500 Baybrook Mall, Friendswood • www.necoa.com 4 Sprouts The market oers organic food with products that cater to a range of dietary needs, including gluten-free, plant-based and non-GMO products. • Opened May 29 • 1001 W. Bay Area Blvd., Webster • www.sprouts.com

5 First Priority ER The 24-hour emergency room oers services for pediatric care, urgent care, radiology, labs, imaging and

Now open

1 Chops Barber Lounge The lounge will oer all types of haircuts from fades, tapers, scissor cuts to beard trims and lineups. • Opened April 26

trauma injury care. • Opened March 19 • 16660 State Hwy. 3, Webster • www.irstpriorityer.com/webster-tx-er

• 1635 E. Broadway St., Pearland • www.chopsbarberlounge.com

Coming soon 6 7 Brew Coee

2 MEJJ Tire Service The tire shop sells new and used tires, and has served over 15,000 cars each year. • Opened May 16

The drive-thru coee stand serves specialty beverages that customers can customize, including cold brews, Americanos, mochas and lattes. • Opening in fall

• 2527 S. Main St., Pearland • www.mejjtireservice.com

• 3200 TX-35, Alvin • www.7brew.com

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7 Playdate Cafe The play cafe and coee shop will be a space for kids and parents to enjoy a low-stress environment where kids can play and parents can drink coee. • Opening in fall • 116 Hunters Lane, Friendswood • Facebook: Playdate Cafe Friendswood 8 Lagree Fitness The studio will oer low-impact, high-intensity workouts focused on building core strength, muscular endurance, exibility and balance. • Opening in the summer

12 Paradise South Cemetery The cemetery will feature upright memorials in July in its new Garden of Peaceful Reection with over 1,800 available spaces for families. In addition, the cemetery is creating 50 additional casket spaces in its hedge estates and more than 70 cremation options. • 2237 Cullen Blvd., Pearland • www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/texas/ pearland/paradise-cemetery-south/7954 13 Allegro Academy The music academy will celebrate its 15-year anniversary in June. The academy oers private and group music lessons for piano, guitar, violin, cello, drums, ukulele, ute, bass, viola, double bass and voice. • 1801 Country Place Parkway, Ste. 107, Pearland • allegroacademypearland.com 14 Dentistry 4 Children The dentistry will celebrate 30 years in service on June 25. The oce provides services for general dentistry, bonding and whitening, orthodontics and specialized care for children with special needs. • 505 S. Friendswood Drive, Ste. 209, Friendswood • dds4childrenpearland.com 15 Anything RV Service Center, LLC The shop underwent new management, and provides repair services for motorhomes, fth wheels and trailers. • 4103 Dixie Farm Road, Pearland • www.anythingrvservicecenter.com J N J In Home Care Services The service has operated for a year as of April. While the in-home care service does not have a brick and mortar location, it serves the Southeast Houston area. • jnjinhomecareservices.com Closings 17 Okashi Japanese Arcade The arcade oered Japanese rhythm, racing and action games. • Closed May 26

Now open

• 3573 County Road 58, Manvel • Instagram: @ireandformpilates

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16 Bad As Philly The Halal restaurant serves Philly cheesesteaks, burgers and wings. Philly cheesesteaks are available in medium or large options, and include regular steak and chicken options, as well as New York chopped cheese, bacon and ranch, chicken and shrimp and marinated chicken with bualo sauce, among other options. • Opened March 1 • 2253 Country Place Parkway, Pearland • www.badasphilly.com

9 Pilates Addiction The studio will oer Pilates classes for various tness levels, with 30-50 minute sessions focused on core strength, full-body conditioning, exibility, and improving posture and mobility.

• 18909 Highway 6, Manvel • www.pilatesaddiction.com

Relocations

10 Thai Cottage Pearland The restaurant serves traditional Thai dishes, including curries, pineapple fried rice and sa-té chicken. • Relocated May 4 • 3414 Business Center Drive, Ste. 130, Pearland • www.thai-cottage.com

• 6065 W. Broadway St., Pearland • www.okashihouston.com

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burger-chan The menu features customizable burger options with choices for the patty, bun, cheese and sauce. The Heights spot also includes a more extensive cocktail and bar program, including Japanese-inspired drinks. • Opened May 14

In the news 11 Hidden Treasures & Co.

While the shop has historically oered consignment shopping, a new rebranding opened the store’s space to local small business owners, artisans and boutique sellers on May 1.

• 506 Yale St., Ste. E, Houston • https://burgerchanhtx.com/

• 3218 E. Broadway St., Pearland • www.thehiddentreasures.net

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Development

BY HALEY VELASCO

Pearland residents voice concerns against multifamily development

Going forward

Among the concerns, a state law that preempts local zoning controls once a city reaches a popula- tion of 150,000 prevailed at the workshop. Senate Bill 840 was passed in the 89th Texas Leg- islature, and legally requires cities with a population of at least 150,000 to allow multi-family housing in areas zoned for commercial, retail or office use. Currently, Pearland has a population of about 130,000, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. District 29 Representative Jeffrey Barry said Pearland has about four years of protection before the city’s population could grow large enough to 150,000 for the law to take away its zoning control. “I think we have plenty of time to be able to address this bill,” Barry said at the workshop.

multi-family units on about 15 acres of land on the north side of Magnolia Parkway and west of Manvel Road. A vote on this project was not held at this meeting. Donnell originally pitched a similar planned unit development, or PUD, for the site in late 2025, in which City Council eventually denied the project in a 3-4 vote due to resident pushback in January. Donnell has since adjusted his proposal to reduce the project’s height to three stories and said he would fully fund a new school crosswalk and add an internal roundabout for school buses to safely turn around without blocking traffic.

Fears of traffic gridlock, increased crime and property values were among the concerns Pearland residents voiced at a joint workshop with City Council and the city’s planning and zoning commission held May 18. The workshop focused on a potential 296-unit apartment complex along Magnolia Parkway. “This issue is not about opposing growth,” said Ann Struhal, a Pearland resident near the potential development. “We understand our city is growing and we support responsible development. The issue is whether this specific project is appropriate for this specific location.” The project is being proposed by Rockport Ventures Developer Travis Donnell for 296

What’s in the bill?

Potential development Proposed development area

Breaking down Senate Bill 840 Intended to:

3-story residential buildings

Detention pond

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Increase housing supply without requiring new undeveloped land

Applies to:

Cities with more than 150,000 residents

Counties with more than 300,000 residents

Pearland

Cities can’t:

Require density below 36 units per acre

Cap qualifying projects below 45 feet tall

SOURCE: ROCKPORT VENTURES/COMMUNITY IMPACT

SOURCE: LEGISCAN/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Government

BY RACHEL LELAND

Pearland purchases city department, unmarked police vehicles Pearland purchased 30 additional vehicles this summer for various departments throughout the city, as well as a dozen new unmarked police cars. The unmarked police cars including vans, SUVs and trucks. The details Pearland City Council voted unanimously at its April 27 meeting to award a bid to purchase 12 unmarked police vehicles from McRee Ford, Big Star Ford and Caldwell Country Chevrolet for $448,000, paid for by the city’s internal service fund. According to city documents, the purchase includes: • One Ford Transit Van

Pearland denies 2nd ADU request this year City Council voted unanimously at its May 11 meeting to deny Pearland resident Mario Moreno’s conditional use permit request to build a 1,856 square foot accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, on his 1-acre lot. Moreno said he wanted to build the ADU to care for his sick mother and father, who had lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic. Council members said the property, which is zoned single-family residential, should remain strictly single-family. In case you missed it In February, City Council denied a condi- tional use permit request to build an ADU in Pearland’s Green Tee Terrace neighborhood, citing concerns that the space could be used in the future to rent to non-family members.

Breakdown of vehicle purchases by department NOTE: Vehicles listed do not include new unmarked police vehicles.

Utilities: 13

Parks & Rec: 2

Police: 1

Engineering & Public Works: 11

Community Development: 1

Finance: 2

Total 30 vehicles

• Two Ford Rangers • Two Chevy Colorados • Two Chevy Silverados • Two Chevy Traverses The cost of the 30 additional vehicles was not relayed.

• One Ford Escape • Two Ford F150s

KNOW YOUR FLOOD HAZARD

The purpose of this notification is to inform you of flood hazards associated with our local drainage-ways (Cowarts Creek, Mary’s Creek, Hickory Slough, Clear Creek, and local drainage ditches) and suggest possible actions you can take to protect yourself and your property. If you would like to know if your property is located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) you can use the interactive maps at maps.pearlandtx.gov or by scanning the QR code. You can also call the Engineering Dept. for city staff to assist you in providing flood information specific to your property such as areas of floodway, repetitive loss, and natural floodplain functions.

The purchase of federal flood insurance is highly recommended for all properties, whether located in the floodplain or not. Basic homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover damage from floods, and there is a 30-day waiting period before a new policy takes effect. The City of Pearland participates in the National Flood Insurance Program which means that federally subsidized flood insurance is available to everyone in the city. Call the Engineering Department at 281-652-1900 if you have questions about flood insurance. GET FLOOD INSURANCE FOR YOUR PROPERTY

There are many ways to keep your home and family safe from flooding. Prepare a family evacuation plan and designate a place where your family can meet after an evacuation order is issued. Make an emergency supply kit for your home. Follow the City of Pearland on Facebook to see all watches, warnings, and other weather-related information issued by the National Weather Service. Sign up at pearlandtx.gov/alerts to receive community information such as emergency communication via text message, emails, and phone calls. FLOOD SAFETY FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REQUIREMENTS The City of Pearland has a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance that requires a Development Permit for building, excavation, grading, filling, paving, or otherwise developing in the floodplain. Contact the Building Dept. at 281-652-1638 to see if a permit is needed before you make any repairs or improvements to your home.

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY FROM THE FLOOD HAZARD

Ensure that landscape areas and other areas around your home are graded or sloped to drain away from the building. This can prevent water from pooling around your foundation. Don’t dump in storm drains as they lead to Galveston Bay. Keep storm sewer inlets clean and free of debris. Per the City’s Chapter 30 ordinance, it is illegal to dump any type of debris into a storm sewer inlet, ditch, creek, bayou, or other drainage way. If you see any illegal dumping, please contact Code Enforcement at 281-652-1766. Contact the Engineering Department, for property protection advice and financial assistance advice for pre/post flood mitigation or to have someone visit your property to discuss advice on retrofitting.

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Government

BY RACHEL LELAND

Pearland funds sidewalk improvement study Pearland City Council voted unanimously at its May 18 meeting to award a $164,000 contract to national consulting company STV Inc. to conduct a sidewalk feasibility study. What happened

Friendswood Parkway to extend Friendswood City Council voted unan- imously at its May 4 meeting to enter an interlocal agreement with Galveston County to secure $6 million in funding for the Friend- swood Parkway expansion. What you need to know The expansion involved building 2,100 feet of two lanes of roadway connecting West Park- wood Avenue to Wilderness Trail, as well as storm sewer infrastructure and a bridge over Chigger Creek, according to city documents.

require more extensive engineering evaluations, according to city documents. Repairing these more challenging gaps means navigating open drainage ditches, limited right-of-way space, utility conflicts and strict accessibility requirements that standard con- struction methods can’t address, according to city documents.

Since 2024, the city has replaced over 13 miles of sidewalks and completed the first round of standard repairs. The remaining sidewalk gaps

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Pearland enters agreement with Brazoria County to fund traffic signal improvements Pearland City Council voted at its May 18 meet- ing to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Brazoria County Toll Road Authority, or BCTRA, to fund traffic signals at the Hughes Ranch Road and Smith Ranch Road intersection and SH 288. The details Pearland will recover a substantial portion of the maintenance and operating costs from BCTRA, which will pay all of the maintenance costs for the SH 288 Toll Road T-Ramp signal. For the second signal, costs will be split, with the city paying 75% and BCTRA paying 25%. BCTRA will also handle the costs of electrical service and software updates. By bringing the BCTRA-owned signals under the Pearland’s operational control, the city will be able to sync their timing with other local traffic signals. 288 SMITH RANCH RD. N Traffic signal improvements

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Education

BY CATHERINE WHITE

Local school districts plan budgets differently with declining enrollment

The details

PISD, AISD, FISD projected tax rates per $100 valuation 2025-26 2026-27*

M&O I&S

Pearland, Alvin and Friendswood ISDs each presented preliminary budget updates for fiscal year 2026-27 during April and May. PISD projects around $231 million in revenue and nearly $229 million in expenses, leaving an estimated $2.5 million surplus for FY 2026-27, according to budget documents from the district. PISD’s projected tax rate would remain unchanged at $1.135 per $100 valuation of a home. AISD projects a flat budget for FY 2026-27 of about $391.4 million and a tax rate of $1.1353 per $100 valuation of a home, both unchanged from the FY 2025-26 budget. While the FY 2025-26 budget was based on enrollment assumptions of around 30,400 students, updated projections for FY 2026- 27 estimate enrollment closer to 30,200 students, according to budget documents from the district. FISD projects nearly $70.9 million in revenue and about $70.6 million in expenses. The projected tax rate is $1.0040 per $100 valuation of a home. Calculations for the updated tax rate are still underway after three out of four bond propositions passed May 2 in FISD’s $81.5 million bond package. After salary increases and revenue adjustments made since the district’s March 23 workshop, officials anticipate a surplus of about $234,000.

Pearland ISD

Pearland ISD's budget projections for 2026-27 Revenue total: $231.28M • Foundation school fund: $131.6M

$1.1350 $1.1350

$0.7869 $0.7869 Alvin ISD $0.7552 $0.7405

$0.3481 $0.3481

• Tax collections: $79.1M • TRS on-behalf: $13.09M • Investment earnings: $3.43M • Federal revenue: $2.44M • Other local revenue: $1.6M • Other state revenue: $20K Expenditures total: $228.82M • Payroll: $191M • Contracted services: $14.14M • Other operating costs: $11.56M • Supplies and materials: $9.69M

$1.15 $1.1353

$0.3948 $0.3948

Friendswood ISD

$1.03 $1.004

$0.7869 $0.7609

$0.2431

*NOTE: 2026-27 RATES ARE PROJECTED.

SOURCES: PEARLAND, ALVIN AND FRIENDSWOOD ISDS/COMMUNITY IMPACT

• Debt service: $1.68M • Capital overlay: $750K

One more thing

Budget total: $460.1M

All three districts are projecting a decline in enrollment for the 2026- 27 school year. PISD Superintendent Larry Berger noted that shrinking enrollment is significant because both student enrollment and average daily attendance, or ADA, directly affect state funding. The decline reflects a broader regional trend, with several Greater Houston-area districts also declining in enrollment, including Houston, Aldine and Pasadena ISDs. For Region IV, which includes PISD, AISD and FISD, student enrollment fell 0.9% since the 2021-22 school year.

Friendswood ISD's budget projections for 2026-27

Revenue total: $70.877M

• Tax collections: $33.24M • State funding: $30.76M • Teacher Retirement System on-behalf: $3.16M

• Local revenues: $2.8M • Other resources: $770K • Federal revenues: $147K • Salaries: $57.9M • Operating budgets: $11.98M • Debt service for maintenance tax notes: $770K Expenditures total: $70.65M

NOTE: AISD'S BUDGET BREAKDOWN WAS NOT PUBLICLY AVAILABLE

Budget total: $141.527M

SOURCES: PEARLAND ISD, FRIENDSWOOD ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Education

BY HALEY VELASCO AND CATHERINE WHITE

PISD’s teacher incentive allotment rises to $2.2M Over $2.2 million has been designated for teacher compensation for the teacher incentive allotment, or TIA, at Pearland ISD, according to a May 22 news release from the district. The overview The TIA was established by House Bill 3 in the 86th Texas Legislature in 2019 to provide a pathway for top-tier educators to earn six-gure salaries while helping districts across the state retain high-performing teachers. Last year, PISD generated about $1.55 million through the allotment program, the release notes. The number of high-performing teachers receiving these designations has also risen from over 164 teachers last year to nearly 230 in the current cycle, according to the release.

FISD updates district of innovation plan Friendswood ISD trustees approved an updated District of Innovation, or DOI, plan at its May 11 meeting, renewing the district’s ability to seek exemptions from certain state education requirements. DOI designations allow school districts to opt out from certain provisions of the Texas Education Code. What you need to know Under the updated plan, FISD will no longer seek exemptions related to teacher appraisals, group health benets for school employees and certain student-discipline requirements, including the designation of campus behavior coordinators. The changes align FISD with current law and existing practices, district documents note.

TIA Designations

Master teacher:

Generates between $12,000-$32,000 in additional funding and is awarded to the top 5% of teachers across the state

Exemplary teacher:

Generates between $6,000-$18,000 in additional funding and is awarded to the top 20% of teachers across the state

Recognized teacher:

Generates between $3,000-$9,000 in additional funding and is awarded to the top 33% of teachers across the state

NOTE: BASED ON THEIR TEACHER OBSERVATION DATA AND STUDENT GROWTH OUTCOMES

SOURCE: PEARLAND ISD COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Education

BY CATHERINE WHITE

FISD projects slight enrollment decline for 202627 Friendswood ISD ocials project a decline in overall enrollment for the 2026-27 school year, according to enrollment data presented at the May 11 board of trustees meeting. The details District documents show enrollment is expected to total nearly 6,100 students for the 2026-27 school year, a decrease of 66 students compared to the 2025-26 school year. The district projects an overall enrollment Historical and projected enrollment Elementary enrollment totals include Cline, Westwood, Windsong and Bales. 2,500 3,000 Elementary Friendswood Junior High Friendswood High School 2,636 2,469

Alvin ISD board of trustees approve 3% COLA adjustment Alvin ISD’s board of trustees approved an amendment during its May 12 meeting to advance a 3% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for sta for scal year 2026-27. The overview To maintain a balanced budget for FY 2026-27, non-annual expenses may be reviewed for potential savings. While the state provides funding for teacher pay increases through the Teacher Retention Allotment, ongoing COLA increases are not separately funded. AISD’s Chief Financial Ocer Daniel Combs said the initial budget did not include the additional COLA and may require additional revenue to sustain.

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decline, but also reported 262 new students for the 2026-27 school year, including 248 at the elementary level, nine at Friendswood Junior High and ve at Friendswood High School. District data did not indicate whether those students were included in the projections. What’s next Enrollment projections may be updated as FISD ocials develop the budget for scal year 2026-27.

1,967

2,000

1,531

1,527

1,500

Sept. 2023

Sept. 2024

Sept. 2025

Sept. 2026*

SOURCE: FRIENDSWOOD ISDCOMMUNITY IMPACT

* PROJECTED

Rhonda Mason named as Alvin ISD superintendent

“My focus is simple: students rst, strong instructional and operational leadership, and clear, transparent communication. Together, we will build on Alvin ISD’s strengths

teacher, principal and district leader in Houston ISD, Fort Bend ISD and most recently Lamar CISD, according to a May 13 news release from the district. As area superintendent of Lamar ISD, Mason supported campus principals and collaborated with district leaders, educators and families in a fast-growing community, according to the release.

Alvin ISD named Rhonda Mason as the next superintendent of schools in a 4-1 vote at its May 13 special board meeting, with Trustee Earl Hum- bird voting against the appointment and trustees Cheryl Harris and Cory Scott abstaining. What you need to know Mason brings more than 25 years of experience in Texas public education, having served as a

and move the district forward with purpose.”

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1 Intersection improvements at Shadow Creek Ranch Project: This project will provide intersection improvements to help reduce vehicular congestion and improve mobility throughout the business and residential areas of Shadow Creek Ranch. Update: Construction is currently ongoing. • Timeline: slated to wrap at the end of September • Cost: $9 million • Funding source: city’s tax increment reinvestment zone reimbursable debt 89 48 BAILEY A V E .

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participation at the Church of Harvest in Manvel. • June 24, 3 p.m. • Free (entry) • 7505 Wilson Drive, Manvel • Facebook: The Reading Magic Show! CPR class at Babies Bakery Babies Bakery is hosting a class where adults and teenagers can get CPR certified. Children are welcome to join and practice with their own stuffed animals. • June 25, 6 p.m. • $30 (ages 12-plus) • 2206 E. Broadway St., Pearland • www.shopwithbbs.com Junk Hippy Vintage Market Shop vintage finds from handmade vendors during the summer market at the Pasadena Rodeo & Fairgrounds. • June 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • $5 (entry) • 7601 Red Bluff Road, Pasadena • www.junkhippy.com

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Summer Museum Passport Pr o gram Adults and children can visit Brazoria County museums listed in the program, such as the Alvin Historical Museum, to get their passports stamped for the chance

RNB Fest The festival will feature an evening of classic and contemporary rhythm and blues, or RNB, and food at the Pearland Town Center. • June 20, 4-9 p.m. • $28.52 (general admission); $15.18 (two for one general admission) • 11200 Broadway St., Pearland • www.pearlandtowncenter.com/store/mall_ management/event/rnb_fest Juneteenth Celebration Celebrate the significance of Juneteenth at Independence Park with community, kids’ activities, live music from local artists and a vendor market. • June 20, 6-9 p.m. • Free (entry) • 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland • www.parks.pearlandtx.gov The Reading Magic Show! Children ages 6-11 can learn about the magic of reading with illusions, music, storytelling, props and audience

to win giveaways and raffle prizes. • June 11-July 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • $5 (adults), free (children) • 302 W. Sealy St., Alvin • www.bcsummerpassport.org

Concerts in the Park Listen to country music tunes from Texas Sunday under the stars at Independence Park while tasting food from Batter Up Fish Bar and Duron Kettle Corn. • June 12, 19 and 26, 7-9 p.m. • Free (entry) • 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland • www.parks.pearlandtx.gov The Fruit Truck Stock up on farm-fresh fruits, including Georgia peaches, bing cherries, blackberries, Colorado palisade peaches and Bartlett pears. • June 17, 3-3:30 p.m. • $35-60 (varies by fruit)

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250th anniversary with a grand parade, live performances and a fireworks show. • July 4, parade starts at 10 a.m., fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. • Free (entry) • Down Friendswood Drive from Heritage Drive to Stevenson Park • www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/381/ July-4th-Celebration-July Dive-In Movies Enjoy a family-friendly screening of “Migration” while swimming in the pool or eating refreshments on the deck at Stevenson Park Pool. • July 10, gates open at 7 p.m. • $1 (per person) • 900 Cedarwood Ave., Friendswood • www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/382/Movies-in-the-Park- July-August Texas Eas t State Tournament Pearland Little League is hosting a three-day baseball tournament, featuring skills competitions, family cookouts and vendors.

Celebration of Freedom The July 4th celebration at Independence Park will feature a craft market, a digital photo booth, live music, free giveaways, inflatables, games and an 18-minute fireworks show.

• July 4, 6-10 p.m. • Free (entry) • 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland • www.parks.pearlandtx.gov

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Health care

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Health Care Edition

2026

Readers, welcome to your annual CI Health Care Edition! This annual guide dives into the latest news on health care developments to listings of nearby health care facilities in the area. Our team of local journalists do a deep dive on rising health insurance costs, how it aects residents in the area and some potential future solutions to keep an eye on at the national level. Thank you for reading this year’s guide.

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HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland to undergo $60M expansion

HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland is slated to undergo $60 million in an expansion project to “enhance the hospital’s capacity and infrastruc- ture to meet growing needs of the community,” according to a December news release from the hospital. What you need to know The expansion will double the size of the hospital, increasing patient rooms to provide more beds, expanding the emergency room to improve access and reduce wait times, according to the news release. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medic- aid Services, the median ER visit time is over 160 minutes long, while HCA Pearland’s is 141 minutes from arrival to discharge or admission. While the new expansion will tackle lower wait times, it’s also to provide more resources for the nurses and care teams, Chief Nursing Ocer Jenn Bowman said in an email May 13.

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“For our nurses and care teams, this expan- sion represents more than additional space—it means more resources, improved workows and an enhanced environment to care for patients with compassion and excellence,” she said. “As Pearland’s needs continue to grow, we remain

focused on providing safe, high-quality care to every patient on every visit.” The timeline Construction will start December 2026 with an 18-month project timeline, HCA Pearland’s spokesperson Monica Coleman said.

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Health care

BY CATHERINE WHITE

As residential development drives population growth in Manvel, healthcare providers are increasing their presence in the city with new facilities aimed at meeting residents’ medical needs. With two urgent care facilities, two primary care clinics and a 24/7 emergency room under construction, residents have greater access to local healthcare options, Mayor Dan Davis said. Major ongoing residential developments, including Meridiana, Pomona and Valencia are expected to bring 6,500-7,000 homes to Manvel at full buildout, development documents note. “Having quality care nearby can make a real difference for families when they need help quickly,” Davis said. “That matters not only for convenience, but especially in emergency situations, every minute matters.” Manvel expands health care access

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1 Memorial Hermann Medical Group Opened April 21 2 Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care Opened in late 2024 3 Next Level Urgent Care Opened in late 2024 4 Infinity Family Clinic Opened in 2022 5 Manvel Emergency Center Opening early 2027

The city’s emergency care options initially expanded in 2024 with the openings of Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care and Next Level Urgent Care. Primary care services also expanded in April when Memorial Hermann Medical Group opened a clinic in the Manvel Town Center, joining Infinity Family Clinic as local options for residents. In addition, the Manvel Emergency Center is currently under construction and is projected to open in early 2027 to provide 24/7 emergency care. As development continues across the city, Davis said dependable healthcare services remain essential to supporting residents and improving quality of life. “At the end of the day, it’s about making sure residents have access to the services and care they need without having to leave the community,” Davis said.

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Health care

BY HALEY VELASCO

3 health care updates from local hospitals

1 Memorial Hermann Pearland A new Memorial Hermann Convenient Care Center opened in Alvin in December, oering 24/7 emergency services, as well as primary care and physical therapy, according to previous reporting from Community Impact . Renovations in Memorial Hermann Pearland’s fourth oor also complete with 10 additional beds, as well as renovations to the hospital’s nuclear medicine room.

2 Memorial Hermann Southeast Robotic bronchoscopy, which is a minimally- invasive procedure for patients with pulmonary ailments that allows examination of the trachea and lungs, is now available at Memorial Hermann Southeast. In other news, Noel J. Cárdenas, senior vice president and CEO of Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital and Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital, has been named chair-elect in 2025 and chair in 2026 of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

3 HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland Along with a $60 million expansion, which will double the size of the hospital, increasing patient rooms to provide more beds, expanding the emergency room to improve access and reduce wait times, a new chief nursing ocer has joined the Pearland hospital as of November. Before joining HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland, Jenn Bowman most recently served as assistant chief nursing ocer at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake.

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