Join the City of Pearland for a Toys for Tots Basketball Tournament where the Pearland Police Department and Baytown Police Department will take on the Pearland Fire Department and the Associated Credit Union of Texas! The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Dec.14, at  2 p.m. at Pearland High School. Bring one 1 New, Unwrapped Toy for admission.  Additional information: Buy a Raffle Ticket for a Chance to win $100 (Sponsored by the Pearland Police Officers Association)Make 2 out of 3 Free throw shots for an additional $300 (Sponsored by Big Star Ford)Or Make 1 out of 2 Three Point Shots for an Additional $400 (Sponsored by Associated Credit Union of Texas)For more information, call 281.997.4176 or 281.997.4171. 12/10/2013

Dates: Friday & Saturday, December 6-7, 2013Time: Starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, continues through SaturdayLocation: Pearland Town Center (11200 Broadway)Ages: All ages welcomeCost: Free admission. Food, crafts and some activities will have fees associated.   Feel the Christmas spirit come alive as Pearland Parks and Recreation teams up with the Pearland Town Center to host the City's Annual Hometown Christmas Festival. Come join the Pearland community for an exciting weekend of Christmas entertainment, the sounds of holiday music, a live performance by "The Voice" contestant Savannah Berry, the arrival of Santa, the lighting of a gorgeous 30-foot Christmas tree, fun in the snow and much more! The festivities will kick off on Friday evening with Mayor Reid and jolly ol' Saint Nick at our T... 12/02/2013

Happy Thanksgiving From The Pearland Home Team!   I cannot believe that it is already Thanksgiving! This year has gone by so fast! We are so incrediably thankful for the many blessings we have had this year- not only professionally,but in our own personal lives. We would like to extend a heartfilled "Thanks" to each one of our friends, family and the amazing community we live in. May you be blessed beyond measure! 11/27/2013

Be Thankful Challenge 24 Days Still Counting   Day: 1) I am soooo thankful God placed me with a family in America. 2) I am thankful God gave me to my parents and the ability for me to take care of them when in dire need. 3) I am thankful for my children; no matter how diverse and challenging their personalities are. 4) I am thankful for all the people I have met up until today and those to come in the years until my passing. 5) I am thankful for my crazy ass-ed family, the original loud family. 6) I am thankful for Active Rain, with whose help from it's members my knowledge and marketing has soared. 7) I am thankful I have a truck to drive even though it is old. 8) I am thankful for my day job....as it pays the medical bills. 9) I am thankful for my church and the pastors and leaders th... 11/24/2013

Dates: Friday & Saturday, December 6-7, 2013Time: Starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, continues through SaturdayLocation: Pearland Town Center (11200 Broadway)Ages: All ages welcomeCost: Free admission. Food, crafts and some activities will have fees associated.   Feel the Christmas spirit come alive as Pearland Parks and Recreation teams up with the Pearland Town Center to host the City's Annual Hometown Christmas Festival. Come join us for an exciting weekend of Christmas entertainment, the sounds of holiday music, a live performance by "The Voice" contestant Savannah Berry, the arrival of Santa, the lighting of our gorgeous 30-foot Christmas tree, fun in the snow and much more! The festivities will kick off on Friday evening with Mayor Reid and jolly ol' Saint Nick at the Tree Lighting Cerem... 11/24/2013

Help Keep Pearland Beautiful celebrate its 20th Annual Tour de Lites Family Bicycle Ride on Saturday, December 14.  This family friendly hayride and bike ride has become an annual tradition for many Pearland families.  This year registration for seats on the hayride must be reserved. The one and a half hour evening recreational ride begins at 7 p.m. at the pavilion in Independence Park and goes through the Green Tee Subdivision to view the Christmas lights. Registration and check in for the ride ends at 6:30 p.m. and no vehicles will be allowed into the park after 6:45p.m. There will be a hayride available to those who reserve seats on the wagons (limit 75). The riders then return to Independence Park for hot chocolate and cookies.  Registration before November 22, 2013 will guarantee ... 11/24/2013

This is a road map on how to buy a home.  As with any map, you will find many different side roads and other shortcuts along the way. When you engage a Realtor® to help you find your way, you will find they not only smooth out the bumps, but they also help protect you, the home BUYER.  In Texas, all real estate agents represent the SELLER by default. This is why you should sign a buyer’s representative form.  And in most cases, when a buyer hires a Realtor®, they do not have to pay anything. In most cases, the seller is paying the buyers agent. When hiring a Realtor®, some things to talk to them about are what kind of experience do they have, what kind of reputation do they have, what is their client experience rating and what do they know about the area in which you want to move. Are t... 11/20/2013

Pearland Parks & Recreation will host its first annual Holiday Pickleball Classic on Friday, Dec. 20 to Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Recreation Center & Natatorium! Pickleball is a relatively new sport, but one that is rapidly catching fire around the United States and around the world.Entries are $25 per team and Registration begins Monday, Nov. 11, with a final registration deadline of Tuesday, Dec. 17. This is a first-come, first-served event, and it is projected that this event will fill all divisions quickly, so don't wait until the last minute and be left with a sour taste!For more information, visit pearlandparks.com.  11/11/2013

We hope you'll join us at a FREE community event tonight, Monday, Nov. 11, at Dawson High School to honor our veterans. What: Salute: A Tribute to Veterans When: Monday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. Where: Dawson High School - 2050 Cullen Blvd. Cost: FREE   Additional Info: Performances by Dawson High School Encore Choir, Readings by Student Council and presentation of colors by Dawson HS NJROTC   Keynote Speaker: Richard Machowicz Speaker Bio: Richard “Mack” Machowicz, has spent ten years as a U.S. Navy SEAL, and now searches for new weapons and military technologies used in modern warfare. Mr. Machowicz, has participated in numerous tactical operations with SEAL Team ONE and TWO. While operating at SEAL Teal TWO, he was a Naval Special Warfare Scout/Sniper, as well as being attached to the traini... 11/11/2013

Today is National Cappuccino Day!!!    If you know me then you know I love Cappuccinos… I visit Starbuck almost daily.      My friends over at Southern Elegance provided this great picture. Be sure to take a look at their Face Book Page and hit “LIKE”.    Take a few minutes to enjoy a Cappuccino today with a good friend and remember it times like these that make great memories.     Remember you can enjoy a cappuccino in your home. If you don't own one be sure to call today so we can get started on the steps needed to own a home of your very own!   11/08/2013

TODAY IS NATIONAL DEVIL's EGG DAY! I just love Deviled Eggs. Our family always has at least two dozen at any function we may have. They are the first thing to disappear from the buffet table. This dish originated in ancient Rome. All I can say is that Romans did invent so many good things but never did I know that they were into inventing good food too!         11/03/2013

Don't forget to "Fall Back" tonight and set your clocks back one hour! The “extra” hour gives you a chance to catch up on the sleep you lost in when we had to move the clocks forward earlier this year when daylight savings time began. I hope you enjoy your extra hour of sleep - I know I will! 11/02/2013

      The City of Pearland is looking to engage residents, property owners & business owners in their new online forum! Visit Pearland's new online discussion forum with ideas to improve the community's long-term prosperity and quality of life. The city aims to engage residents, property and business owners, and everyone who has a stake in the future of Pearland. Posts will be seen by City decision-makers, staff and consultants as we plan ahead for Pearland's continued success!   This virtual "discussion" will be among the inputs used by City leaders to update the City's Comprehensive Plan. The City hopes to engage a broader audience by using an online platform that allows residents and others to contribute from their homes and on their own schedules. And with this broader outreach and ... 10/20/2013

The Pearland Old Townsite Farmers Market is this weekend, Oct. 12th from 8am-12pm at Zychlinski Park (2243 Grand Blvd., 77581)Keep Pearland Beautiful will be hosting their Plant Thyme Plant Sale at the market this weekend. This is a great opportunity to add a few items to your gardens AND help a great Pearland community organizationThere will be Fresh Produce, Back-yard eggs, Grass-fed beef, Free-range chicken, Pastured pork, many baked goodies, tamales, fresh goat cheese, doggie bakery, fresh roasted coffee and much more! Bring your family and make plans to attend! For more informaiton, please visit www.PearlandOldTownsiteFarmersMarket.com 10/09/2013

There are currently 74 homes for sale in Pearland which feature five (5) bedrooms for larger families. Some of these listings have six (6) bedrooms. All of the homes are priced from $177,900.00 to $890,000.00. The lots sizes are from 6,600 square-feet with the largest lot being sized at 37,100. The square footage starts at 2,995 square-feet, with the largest one at 6,250 square-feet. The majority of these homes have four bathrooms but many have four, five and some even have six bathrooms! These homes are located throughout Pearland, in new and in beautifully established subdivisions with majestic oaks adorning the yards. Pearland has many luxury homes for sale and there is always something to consider buying in your price range. So if you are looking for a home in Pearland, be sure to c... 09/29/2013

  How does a Saturday evening filled with dancing to a live band, enjoying cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with friends and playing professionally-run casino tables for some great prizes sound?  What if while you were having fun at this party, you were simultaneously helping to provide economic stability andopportunities for adults with limited English proficiency? When you buy a ticket to the Red Carpet Gala, you're helping fund the Center's free English literacy, workforce development, GED and citizenship programs for almost 1,000 individuals.  Your participation helps to pave the way for a better quality of life for adult learners who are truly eager to: learn and be proficient in the English language, be parents who are actively involved in their children's education, acquire new job ... 09/28/2013

Beautiful home in River Mist OverviewMapsPhotosMarket Stats $124,900 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 1,396 sqftLot: 6,985 sqft Location 3407 Pheasant LnPearland, TX 77581USA Maggie McFarland RE/MAX Pearland - Maggie McFarland(281) 412-2022PearlandHomeTeam@aol.comhttp://www.thehomesourceonline.com   Listed by: Maggie McFarland Our recent listings Huge Backyard in the Heart of Pearland2203 E Capri Place DriveAbundant Upgrades Throughout!Spacious home in Shadow CreekSuperb Curb Appeal Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 09/28/2013

Keep Pearland Beautiful (KPB) invites all to the 10th Annual ‘Plant Thyme Fall Luncheon’ in conjunction with the Annual Herb and Plant Sale at the Pearland Community Center, 3523 Liberty Dr., on Friday, October 11, 2013. Luncheon tickets are $30, with proceeds benefiting the Joe Miller Scholarship Fund and KPB educational programs.   This year's Fall Luncheon keynote speaker will be Mr. John Irwin of the Lady Bid Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin. As a charter member of the Wildflower Center's speaker's bureau, John acquired his love and appreciation for the outdoors while growing up in the fields and woods in central Pennsylvania. He began working on the natural areas and trails as a Wildflower Center volunteer in late 1997.  It was during this time that John became acquainted with L... 09/22/2013

What is for Lease in Pearland September 2013?   There are currently 80 homes in Pearland for lease. They are priced from $950.00 to $5,500; the number of bedrooms vary from two to 5, however a great many of them feature four bedrooms. The square footage starts at 1,018 with the largest one at 4,647-square feet. The homes for lease in Pearland all have at least one full bathroom, but some have up to four. These homes for lease are located throughout Pearland, in new and in beautifully established subdivisions. Pearland has many rental homes and there is always something to consider leasing in your budgeted price range. So if you are looking for a lease in Pearland, be sure to call me today! We have a lot to look at!   09/21/2013

Summer Is Almost Over In Texas So Go Take A Look At Your Roof!   Summer is almost over in Texas. Yes, it is still very hot here; but not too hot to complete some outside work. If you haven't taken a good look of the condition of your roof now would be a good time to do it. In reality it is really to hot to do roof work in the summer here. The other morning I woke up way after day break and noticed that I had a few water stains on my ceiling. GREAT! I just had some roof work done for the wind storm insurance people. They said I had two shingles missing and another area looked iffy. The roof was not leaking then. However, for them to re insure my house I had to show evidence that patch work had been done. With access to all the good roofers here in my area, I called one who came in the sa... 09/20/2013