Hello Pearland! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Texas reptiles, the reading magic show, and Ikea opening day + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Summer recruiting spotlight: Four-star CB Brandon Sherrard will announce his pick on July 1 during Rivals Summer Signing Day, with LSU, Oklahoma, and Texas in the mix, a storyline Pearland fans will watch -- see the full announcement details.
Bilingual learning pays off: A new study found Pasadena ISD dual-language students scored higher, highlighting a 2022 program teaching mostly in Spanish with increasing English through third grade in nearby Pasadena, close to Pearland -- read how the program works.
New Texas home destination: Ikea Webster will open June 26 at the Center at Baybrook, offering 7,000 products, 4,800 ready for immediate pickup, plus an As-is department with discounts for budget-minded home updates -- get all the details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Yard glow up time: Skip the big box roulette and pop into Brookside Nursery Inc this week, a Pearland nursery stocking plenty of trees, shrubs, and seasonal color. It’s an easy way to refresh the beds, fill that awkward corner, and make the neighbors think you suddenly developed a green thumb.
Pizza, wings, wins: When you want a legit neighborhood watch-party vibe without the chaos, Center Court Pizza & Brew - Pearland Parkway brings crispy pies, saucy wings, and a deep bench of local brews to your table. Grab a seat, catch the game, and let someone else handle dinner strategy.
Fresh air, zero fuss: When cabin fever hits, Southdown Park is the low-effort reset your week needs. Pack a blanket, let the kids run wild, sip your iced coffee, and remember what a sky looks like without scroll fatigue. Simple, local, and reliably sanity-saving.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐍 Texas Reptiles @ Tom Reid Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 2:00 PM – Whether you call every lizard a gecko or can ID a spiny at 20 paces, Master Naturalists unpack native Texas reptiles. Capacity is 75, wristbands come out shortly before showtime, and they may allow one adult per family, so pack curiosity, not the whole reunion.
🪄 The Reading Magic Show @ Church of the Harvest (Manvel) | Wednesday (6/24) at 3:00 PM – Kid thinks books are boring? Head to the Reading Magic Show at Church of the Harvest in Manvel, where John O'Bryant blends illusions, music, storytelling, goofy props, and audience shenanigans to prove otherwise. Made for ages 6 to 11, enjoyed by weary grownups.
🏊 The World's Largest Swimming Lesson @ Friendswood City Pool | Thursday (6/25) at 12:00 PM – Head to Friendswood City Pool for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, a global splash that’s more about safety than perfect form. Quick classes to boost water confidence for kids and grandkids. Bragging rights, calmer nerves, and no cannonballs required.
🦷 30th Anniversary Celebration @ Bay Area Dental Specialists (Friendswood) | Thursday (6/25) at 4:00 PM – Your friendly kid-dentist crew is throwing a free 30th anniversary party for the whole neighborhood, with game booths, good food, and prizes. Consider it the rare day dentists hand out treats, not lectures. The kids go wild, you catch up, everyone leaves smiling.
🎱 Family Bingo Night @ Rob Ray's Taproom | Thursday (6/25) at 7:00 PM – Thursday nights at Rob Ray’s means one thing, bingo with Pam and zero excuses to cook. Bring the crew for all-ages cards, smug victory dances, and food vendors that beat leftovers, plus drinks for the grown-ups. Cheap thrills, solid family time, excellent people-watching.
🎶 Concerts in the Park @ Independence Park | Friday (6/26) at 7:00 PM – Dust off the lawn chairs and head to Independence Park for a trip to the 60s with The Fab 5, the Concerts in the Park finale, courtesy of H-E-B. Expect Beatles singalongs, chitchat, and kids dancing while we pretend our knees still bend like that.
🚗 Show & Shine - Summer Nights @ Garage Ultimate (Friendswood) | Friday (6/26) at 7:00 PM – Got a ride you still wipe with a diaper, or just like ogling chrome in the evening breeze? Roll into Garage Ultimate for a summer Show & Shine with The Car Keep, no pre-registration, all makes and models, families welcome, tall car talk encouraged.
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07 — The Pearland report Weather forecastToday — High: 95°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 94°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. This house is wildThis 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath Silverlake stunner spans 3,814 square feet on an oversized lot with no rear neighbors. A sparkling backyard pool and covered patio set the stage for easy entertaining, while the 3-car garage and new 2024 roof add everyday practicality. Lakes, trails, parks, and Pearland Town Center sit just minutes away.
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