Pearland City Council voted unanimously at its May 18 meeting to enter an interlocal agreement with the Brazoria County Toll Road Authority to fund traffic signals at Hugh Ranch Road and Smith Ranch Road and Hwy. 288.

The details: Per the agreement, Pearland will recover a substantial portion of the maintenance and operating costs from BCTRA, which will pay all of the maintenance costs for the SH 288 Toll Road T-Ramp signal, according to city documents.

Why it matters: By bringing the BCTRA-owned signals under the Pearland's operational control, the city will be able to sync their timing with other local traffic signals, according to city documents.

Construction management firm Crain Group LLC. recently opened in Pearland and celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Pearland Chamber of Commerce, staff said.

The details: Crain Group offers services like general contracting, design consultation, construction management, pre-construction consulting and value engineering, according to the business' website. 

What you need to know: The business is currently hiring for superintendent positions, staff said. 

Harris County commissioners allocated an additional $19 million to the Harris County Sheriff's and Fire Marshal’s offices to support ongoing capital improvement projects across eight law enforcement facilities.

The overview: The May 14 vote increased funding from $100 million to $119.73 million for the projects, which aim to enhance resiliency and technology at facilities in the HCSO’s patrol districts, according to agenda documents.

Some context: Harris County voters approved a $100 million bond in 2022 to support improvements at public safety facilities, also known as Proposition A. In May 2024, Commissioners Court then allocated approximately $82.7 million in bond funds to HCSO’s proposed projects as well as $10 million for administrative costs and about $7.3 million for contingency—totaling $100 million—county documents show.

More details: The additional funding will help ensure the facilities meet updated safety codes and ensure operational resilience with enhancements such as generators, security infrastructure and structural remediation.

Looking forward: All projects are on track for construction by late 2026 and early 2027, with estimated completion slated for the second quarter of 2028.