Author: Haley Velasco

The San Jacinto College board of trustees approved a $0.154868 tax rate per $100 valuation of a home at its Oct. 7 meeting.

Increased bus ridership, electronic device support needs and increased special education enrollment in the district have led Pearland ISD’s administration to ask the board of trustees for eight additional personnel positions.

Teacher retention, board responsibilities, budget priorities and making difficult decisions were some of the many topics discussed at an Oct. 3 debate hosted by the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce between the eight candidates running for Friendswoo…

Pizza Parlor Pearland will permanently close in late October, according to a social media post from the business.

Alvin ISD’s police department discussed gun safety and priorities during an active shooting at its Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Event, or CRASE, training on Oct. 2.

Bay Area Family Dentistry will open in early October, according to a social media post from the business.

Brunch restaurant Hash Kitchen will have a grand opening Oct. 10, assistant kitchen manager Jordan Prangner said in a social media post.

Alvin, Friendswood and Pearland ISDs each adopted a lower tax rate compared to the prior fiscal year, but residents in all three districts could still see an increase in the district’s portion of their tax bills.

The Alvin Community College board of regents approved a $0.156 tax rate per $100 valuation of a home at its Sept. 26 meeting in a 7-2 vote.

In November’s general election, residents in Friendswood ISD will have the opportunity to vote on four competitive races for Friendswood ISD’s board of trustees.