Lowering the property tax rate and a potential bond election were among the strategies discussed as Pearland City Council considered the end of the Shadow Creek Ranch tax increment reinvestment zone, or TIRZ, at its Nov. 9 special meeting.

Some context: The nearly 3,500-acre Shadow Creek Ranch TIRZ was established in 1998 as a 30-year agreement to fund infrastructure through property tax growth, as previously reported by Community Impact.

Diving in deeper: The TIRZ accounts for around 25% of total assessed property value, city documents show. When it ends, the previously captured property value will be added back into the city's taxable value. The change is expected to lower the debt-service portion of the voter-approval tax rate, potentially bringing it below the no-new-revenue rate, city documents show.

In their own words: Council member Clint Byrom said reducing the cost of living in Pearland should be a priority, including lowering water rates and the costs of water and wastewater treatment. He also emphasized reducing the property tax rate.

Nearly 1,800 Alvin ISD students participated in dual enrollment during the 2025-26 school year, marking a 20% increase over three years, as highlighted in a presentation from Alvin College to the board of trustees at its Nov. 10 meeting.

Measuring the impact: The partnership began in 1948, when voters approved the junior college district. Since then, AISD students have had the opportunity to earn college credit, pursue associate degrees and gain career and technical education credentials, Alvin College President Robert Exley said.

Over the past three years, AISD graduates have earned nearly 300 associate degrees and around 30 certificates, documents show.

Looking ahead: Beginning in the 2027-28 school year, the college will offer certificates in welding, HVAC, culinary arts and information technology networking, documents show.

FACE FOUNDRIÉ, a facial bar offering skin, brow and lash services will open a new location at Baybrook Mall in December.

The background: Founder and CEO Michele Henry launched the company in 2019 to create more accessible and approachable skincare services, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.

What else: The spa currently has locations near West University Place, Pearland and Sugar Land and will open new locations in the Heights and Katy, according to previous reporting.

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As Thanksgiving approaches, the Greater Houston area is hosting several turkey trot races. The details: The events are subject to change and include:

• The second annual 1K Turkey Trot at Peckham Park in Katy on Nov. 14

• The District 2.4.9 Turkey Trot in Tomball on Nov. 21, benefiting the nonprofit Kirstyn’s Krew.

• The Better Together Turkey Trot in Spring on Nov. 26, hosted by Kids R Kids.

• The 18th annual Bay Area Turkey Trot in Houston on Nov. 26, where dogs are welcome.

• The Friendswood Turkey Trot on Nov. 26, featuring a post-race festival at Centennial Park.

• The 41st annual Sugar Land Turkey Trot on Nov. 26.

• The 37th annual Run Thru the Woods in The Woodlands on Nov. 26, supporting local YMCA programs.

• The Jersey Village Turkey Trot on Nov. 26 at Jersey Village High School.

• The Addi's Faith Turkey Day 5K and Kids Wishbone 1K in Kingwood on Nov. 26, supporting Addi's Faith Foundation.