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Pearland’s first unsolved murder of 2024: Father of 2 gunned down before car crashes out
Read full article: Pearland’s first unsolved murder of 2024: Father of 2 gunned down before car crashes outDominique Anderson, 33, was shot around 12:41 a.m. Friday while driving eastbound on Shadow Creek Parkway at State Highway 288 where the street turns into McHard Road.
LIST: Several cities in Houston area ask residents, businesses to limit water usage to avoid shortage during drought
Read full article: LIST: Several cities in Houston area ask residents, businesses to limit water usage to avoid shortage during droughtMultiple cities around the Greater Houston area have placed water restrictions on residents and businesses as the drought conditions continue.
GOP elected officials weigh in on controversy surrounding Brazoria County’s former District Clerk
Read full article: GOP elected officials weigh in on controversy surrounding Brazoria County’s former District ClerkAs the investigation into allegations of jury tampering continues in Brazoria County, there are growing concerns among members of the county’s Republican party that county leaders are not being forward about how jury panels are assembled.
Ask 2: What’s up with the construction on SH-288?
Read full article: Ask 2: What’s up with the construction on SH-288?HOUSTON – Question: John Castaneda asks, “What’s going on with 288 and how long is that project going to be?”Answer: Yes, the SH-288 toll road project is complete, but what you’re seeing down near Pearland is a construction project TXDOT and the City of Pearland are working on together, to add a new northbound frontage road along SH-288 that’ll connect Magnolia Parkway to Broadway, with driveways to help drivers access the newly built shopping centers in the area. Right now if you want to access the Silver Lake Village Shops, you can’t access them from the feeder, because there isn’t one. You’ve got to exit after Magnolia Parkway to Broadway, make a right at the light and enter from the side. Construction is expected to wrap up in December. If you’d like me to answer your traffic questions, just visit my Facebook page, KPRC 2 Anavid Reyes and send me your video!
LIST: Houston, Katy, other cities lift water boil notice
Read full article: LIST: Houston, Katy, other cities lift water boil noticeOnce the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice. Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice. Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice. Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice. AdOnce the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Pearland medical staff begin drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations for 2,000 people
Read full article: Pearland medical staff begin drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations for 2,000 peoplePEARLAND, Texas – Medical staff started vaccinations in Pearland and Brazoria County on Thursday. Pearland officials said the demand was so high in the area, the 2,000 appointments filled up in 10 minutes. The City of Pearland worked with Brazoria County to put on a drive-thru vaccination clinic Thursday and Friday. It requires about 200 people, city employees, volunteers, things like that to make this happen,” said Josh Lee with the City of Pearland. Officials plan to do a thousand vaccinations Thursday and another thousand Friday.
Spencer Solves It: KPRC 2 viewers in Pearland want answers after high water bills
Read full article: Spencer Solves It: KPRC 2 viewers in Pearland want answers after high water billsThey said they have been getting high water bills for months and they are confused as to why. “Problems with Pearland Water Billing Systems. “Pearland water residents - fraud and need help. Many of us City of Pearland residents have multiple reports and accounts, of our water bill usage being through the roof, without account from the City of Pearland water department. There is a FB page about it, and people whose house is vacant, have $300 month water bills.
Pearland becomes the latest city to issue mandatory mask order as coronavirus cases spike
Read full article: Pearland becomes the latest city to issue mandatory mask order as coronavirus cases spikePEARLAND, Texas Pearland businesses will soon be required to mandate all employees and customers wear masks. The Pearland order runs parallel with the orders issued in Harris and Fort Bend counties and is in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the Greater Houston area. Businesses must post their policy in an obvious location and outline the health and safety requirements for people before they enter the business. Businesses that fail to develop, implement and post this order could face a $1,000 fine per violation. Here is the executive order from Pearland Mayor Tom Reid:
Procession and parking information for George Floyd’s private funeral Tuesday
Read full article: Procession and parking information for George Floyd’s private funeral TuesdayHis private funeral is set for 11 a.m. on June 9 at the Fountain of Praise Church (13950 Hillcroft Ave. in Houston). Floyd’s procession will be escorted by the Houston Police Department into Pearland following the funeral. Pearland city officials expect Floyd’s body to arrive in Pearland at Houston Memorial Gardens located at 2426 Cullen Blvd. Floyd will travel the last mile of the funeral procession in a horse-drawn carriage. At this time, officials said it is nearly impossible to estimate how many attendees will be in Pearland to view the procession, following the private funeral service.
Everything you need to know about George Floyd’s private funeral Tuesday
Read full article: Everything you need to know about George Floyd’s private funeral TuesdayPreviously, memorial services were held for Floyd in Minneapolis and in Raeford, North CarolinaHere’s everything we know about George Floyd’s Houston memorial and funeral service planned this week. George Floyd’s private funeral service TuesdayWhat time is the funeral service? The private funeral service will be held at The Fountain of Praise church at 13950 Hillcroft Ave in Houston. Only family and invited guests are permitted to attend the private funeral service Tuesday. KPRC 2 will provide a special live stream of his funeral services beginning at 11 a.m.Where will George Floyd be buried?
Pearland residents should watch out for this upcoming road closure that’s going to last several months
Read full article: Pearland residents should watch out for this upcoming road closure that’s going to last several monthsCity of Pearland closureThe total closure will only affect the segment between Cullen Boulevard and North Hampton Drive. • For access to the west end of Hughes Ranch Road from Broadway Street (FM 518), use Miller Ranch Road. • For eastbound and westbound local neighborhood traffic (Southdown and Crystal Lake), use the Hawk Road / Norfolk Drive / N Hampton Drive/ Hughes Ranch Road detour to access from Cullen Boulevard. • Eastbound Hughes Ranch Road residents access only to Brookney Street, W Sterling Drive, Linda Lane and Crystal Lake from Smith Ranch Road / Country Place Parkway or Miller Ranch Road• Only residents living in the subdivisions or streets listed above will be allowed east on Hughes Ranch Road beyond North Hampton Drive. • There will be no access to Cullen Boulevard beyond North Hampton Drive.