City of Pearland, Texas

Did you know our first Surface Water Treatment Plant cleans 7,000 gallons of water a minute?! Follow along this tour from a bird's eye view to learn more!

Communications Specialist Kathleen Paid has always had a passion for helping the community. Prior to working in local government, she worked in Americorps to help different communities in other states reach their needs in education, the environment, public safety, and health. 🎧 Hear more about her story here: pearlandtx.gov/popp

Pearland is painted pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Staff across all City departments proudly wore pink to raise awareness and show solidarity with those affected by breast cancer. Encourage your friends and family to schedule regular screenings and stay informed. Whether it’s wearing pink, donating, or sharing your story, your support matters.

✨The magic of the holidays is just around the corner, and Pearland’s Hometown Christmas Festival, Parade and Lights in the Park are the perfect opportunity to showcase your brand to thousands of excited attendees!🎄 Partner with us and shine brightly this holiday season, while supporting our community’s cherished traditions. Let’s spread joy together!🫶 💻Contact sponsorships@pearlandtx.gov for more information and to become a sponsor!

The deadline to apply for a grant from FEMA or a Small Business Administrator disaster loan is Thursday, Oct. 10. To apply with FEMA, visit DisasterAssistance.gov; use the FEMA mobile app; call the Disaster Assistance Helpline at 800-621-3362; or notify FEMA staff at a Disaster Recovery Center. To find the closest center, use the DRC Locator here: https://lnkd.in/ekSZs6Y Insured applicants are also encouraged to file their insurance claims as soon as possible. FEMA funding that duplicates what your insurance settlement covers must be repaid. FEMA assistance is not taxed and will not affect Social Security, Medicaid or other federal benefits. For more information about Texas disaster recovery, visit: fema.gov/disaster/4798

Last week, members of our Incident Management Team participated in the O-305: All-Hazards Incident Management Team course, which included three disaster simulations—one of them specifically tailored to Pearland. We have now trained over 70 staff members, and we were thrilled to have Pearland ISD join us this time. This training strengthens our emergency response and builds vital cross-departmental relationships, ensuring we're ready when it matters most. Thank you to all participants and their departments for supporting our City’s emergency preparedness mission. Together, we’re stronger!

The next #TAMITuesday (a day late) features the winner in Internal Communications for population of more than 100,000 - City of Pearland, Texas with "People of Pearland Podcast" The People of Pearland Podcast takes an in-depth look at the fantastic work and valuable contribution Pearland employees make to the community they support. It creates pride and deepens knowledge of what it means to be a public servant. And congratulations to the other finalists in the category: • City of Abilene, Texas • City of Austin • City of McKinney

Another inspiring #TenureThursday in the books! This September, we celebrated team members who’ve spent 5 to even 30 years shaping the City of Pearland! Thank you for your unwavering dedication and the positive impact you’ve made on our community! What is #TenureThursday? Once a month, employees are honored for reaching their 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 year mark. During the ceremony, supervisors and colleagues praise and commend all the achievements celebrants have accomplished during their time at the City of Pearland! Because every milestone, big or small, deserves applause.

Let's talk about Old Town! Join us tomorrow for a Public Open House at First United Methodist Church Pearland from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to learn and speak your opinions about the Old Town Revitalization Plan! Have you taken the survey yet? Visit https://lnkd.in/gkpx2hbb to take the survey and learn more.

Check out this Records Analyst position at the City of Pearland, Texas. I am looking for one person to complete my team! Come work with me!