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Pearland residents invited to attend town hall on drainage improvements for Longwood Park

The city of Pearland will host a town hall to engage the public on the upcoming Longwood Park Drainage Improvement Project on April 1.

What residents should know: The town hall will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 1 at City Hall Council Chambers, located at 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland, according to a city social media post.

The city plans to provide project updates, answer questions and gather resident input for the final design at the town hall meeting, according to the post. 

The backstory: Drainage improvements to the Longwood Park subdivision on the city’s east side could require the removal and replacement of driveways, driveway culverts and utility adjustments, as well as mills and overlay of existing asphalt pavement, according to the city’s website.

 
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Alvin ISD officials determine district will not meet state bus requirements

Alvin ISD’s board of trustees approved a resolution at its March 17 meeting stating the district does not have the financial capacity to meet state requirements to retrofit or replace school buses without three-point seat belts by September 2029.

Cost to the district: Under Senate Bill 546, passed by the 89th Texas Legislature, all school buses operated by Texas districts must be equipped with three-point seat belts for every rider by Sept. 1, 2029. After reviewing costs alongside current and projected budget constraints, capital planning obligations and operational priorities, officials determined that replacing all 94 noncompliant buses, at an estimated cost of $12.6 million, would not be feasible by 2029, according to district documents.

What’s next: The district will incorporate compliance-related costs into long-range planning, explore funding sources and grants, and consider phased replacement strategies for progress toward meeting state requirements, according to district documents.

 
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Houston Humane Society to open 10,000-square-foot veterinary clinic, expand capacity by 30%

The Houston Humane Society will celebrate the opening of its first stand alone clinic on March 24, according to a March 17 news release from the organization.

What you need to know: The grand opening will take place at 2 p.m. and be attended by the organization's leaders including Executive Director, Mary Beck, and Chief Clinic Veterinarian, Dr. Tony Malone, according to the release.

The details: The 10,000 square foot veterinary clinic will expand the HHS' ability to serve 30% more animals by expanding access to competitively priced veterinary care. 

What else: The state-of-the-art facility features five exam rooms, surgery suite with two additional surgery tables, private recovery and comfort rooms with private access, treatment and dental room, separate cat and dog waiting areas, a call center, conference room, open workstations and administrative offices, according to the release.
  • 3100 W. Fuqua St., Houston

 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Archery at Clear Lake Park

Cy-Fair Home & Outdoor Living Show

March 20, 5-7 p.m.
Seabrook

March 21-22, times vary
Cypress

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HTX Card Show

Amazing Race

March 21-22, times vary
Montgomery

March 22, 1-3 p.m.
Houston

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Fleet Week Houston ship lineup announced

The city of Houston and the U.S. Navy announced the lineup of ships for the first-ever Fleet Week Houston.

The event: Fleet Week Houston will bring U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard vessels to the Port of Houston on April 15-22. During that week, the public will have the chance to meet and engage with service members, learn about the ships' roles in national defense and take ship tours.

Participating ships include:

  • USS Kearsarge (LHD-3): an assault ship designed for multi-purpose operations, including troop transport and aircraft support
  • USS Minneapolis-St. Paul (LCS-21): a littoral combat ship optimized for operations in near-shore environments with high speed and agility
  • USS Cooperstown (LCS-23): a littoral combat ship sharing the same advanced capabilities for coastal missions
  • USCGC Edgar Culbertson (WPC-1137): a fast response cutter equipped for a range of missions, including search and rescue, law enforcement and port security

Houston Mayor John Whitmire said the city is excited to welcome Fleet Week.

 

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