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Whether it’s providing pest control services to the Houston Zoo or a Pearland home, management with Killum Pest Control said they treat every property with the same level of protection and respect.

For Eric Melass, Killum’s vice president of operations, it’s about evolving to meet the needs of Pearland residents for years to come.

“We're always evolving,” Melass said. “When I started 30 years ago all we really did was insects, and had a quarterly pest control service. Now we do everything. Our services encompass every insect that you could think of related to structural insects.”

The history: Originally owned by Gerald Kellum, the pest control company was named Kellum Pest Patrol before current owner L.E. “Corky” Melass purchased it in 1973.

From there, the company branched out from Lake Jackson to Pearland in 1998 with headquarters remaining in Lake Jackson and another service center in Pearland.

• 2506 Francis Drive, Pearland

Pearland ISD’s board of trustees are scheduled to review the district’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget during a budget training and workshop at its May 12 regular meeting.

What you need to know: The district adopted a nearly $4.4 million surplus for FY 2025-26 at its June 2025 special board meeting, including $284.9 million in revenue and nearly $280 million in expenses, as previously reported by Community Impact.

What’s next: The board of trustees will meet to discuss FY 2026-27 budget projections at 5 p.m. May 12 at the Virgil Gant Education Support Center, located at 1928 N. Main St., Pearland.

The Margaritaville Beach Cottage Resort in Galveston is continuing development, with the construction of a model cottage unit designed to give prospective buyers an early on-site experience by the summer, according to an April 22 news release from RREAF Holdings.

The details: Full construction of the resort is expected to be completed in July 2027, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, or TDLR, listing.

• 401 E. Beach Drive, Galveston

For the first time in over a decade, there is no incumbent in the Texas attorney general's race as Republican Ken Paxton runs for U.S. Senate. Candidates on both sides of the aisle will compete in runoff elections May 26 after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 3 primaries.

State Sen. Mayes Middleton of Galveston and U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Austin are each seeking the Republican nomination for the seat.

The overview: Middleton and Roy were the two highest-performing candidates in a four-person primary race. The winner of the May 26 overtime round will face the Democratic nominee and potential third-party candidates in November.

The context: The attorney general serves as Texas' top lawyer, defending the state in court, filing consumer protection lawsuits and issuing opinions interpreting state law. The agency also enforces Texas' child support laws, investigates human trafficking cases and manages access to public records.

At the polls: Texans can vote early May 18-22 and runoff election day is May 26.

For the first time in over a decade, there is no incumbent in the Texas attorney general's race as Republican Ken Paxton runs for U.S. Senate. Candidates on both sides of the aisle will compete in runoff elections May 26 after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 3 primaries.

State Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, and former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski are vying for the Democratic nomination.

The overview: In a three-way primary race, Johnson secured 48% of the vote while Jaworski received 26% of the vote. The winner of the May 26 overtime round will face the Republican nominee and potential third-party candidates in November.

The context: The attorney general serves as Texas' top lawyer, defending the state in court, filing consumer protection lawsuits and issuing opinions interpreting state law. The agency also enforces Texas' child support laws, investigates human trafficking cases and manages access to public records.

At the polls: Texans can vote early from May 18-22 and runoff election day is May 26.