Mold Remediation in Pearland, TX

PEARLAND, Texas (KTRK) -- There's a new parking policy in place at Pearland Town Center. The first hour is free. After that, it's $1 and can go all the way up to $10 after the sixth hour.

Devon Shows, who owns Bricks and Minifigs Pearland, supports it.

"It's a great thing for the businesses in the town center and the reason is it's a great for the customers that shop at the town center," Shows said.

He says when it gets busy, finding a place to park would get tricky at times.

"The problem for customers is the lack of convenient parking to get to the stores on the streets. This policy turns that around and makes it much more convenient to be able to park because spaces turn over quicker," Shows said.

ABC13 reached out to the shopping center management and in a statement was sent to us.

"The program is an added convenience for shoppers who are in a hurry, giving them quick access to their favorite brands. Since the program just launched, we don't expect to make any changes to the rates and the first hour remains free. Tenants were notified of the program prior to its launch," Stacey Keating, who is the vice president of corporate corporations, said.

And it's not just about shoppers. Shows says sometimes people who work at other business use the parking spots and their cars stay there all day.

ABC13 spoke with some employees who say they prefer to park at the store fronts so they can keep an eye on their vehicle. They also say the free lots are farther way and they don't feel comfortable walking alone at night.

Chris Gamble is a barber at Shaving Grace Barbershop and understands those concerns. "You could potentially be walking from far. You may not be able to see your car, watch your car, like you may want to," Gamble said.

While he doesn't mind the walk, he worries about his customers dealing with long wait times for haircuts.

"It could be a time where a client may come in. They may pay for an hour, but their wait might be two hours. On a busy day, it kind of starts confusion," he said.

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Candidates for Pearland ISD board of trustees Position 5 answered questions ahead of the upcoming May 3 election.

Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.

Daniel Stuckey

Azania Salazar

Daniel Stuckey

Experience: former AP teacher and coach (Dawson High), executive board member on Pearland ISD Education Foundation

Occupation: director of sales and marketing

Candidate Website: https://www.facebook.com/stuckeyforpearlandisd

Contact Information: N/A

What are your priorities, if elected?

Based on my educational background, and experience in the classroom, I would like to collaborate with board members and superintendent on enhancing teacher recruitment/retention; evaluating and enhancing safety/security; including mental health needs; maintaining district academic strengths and enhancing [career and technical education] offerings.

What changes, if any, would you like to see with the district’s budget?

The following budget items could be reviewed to determine if the changes best serve our district: Explore further increases in teacher wages and benefits; evaluate social work services for additional resources; assess special education resources for teachers and students; understand how new/undecided legislative action impacts current budget projections.

What programming, if any, would you like to see changed, adjusted and/or added?

Based on my experience as an educator and business leader, I propose expansion of CTE programs to include career pathways like plumbing and electrical; partner with local businesses/organizations for career opportunities; add technology classes/curriculum to prepare students for real-world systems; introduce financial literacy as a stand-alone class.

What do you think the state should do to support education?

After discussing with our lawmakers: Fully fund public education; increase funding/support for growing special education needs; fund unfunded mandates: online [State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness] testing (with no technology funds), full-day pre-K with only half-day funding and requirements for officers at every campus with insufficient funding to cover costs.

Azania Salazar

Experience: special education paraprofessional, PISD substitute teacher, CJ Harris Elementary PTO, Pearland Junior High East PTA

Occupation: Barbara Cockrell Elementary special education paraprofessional

Candidate Website: https://www.salazarforpearland.com

Contact Information: 832-736-0663

What are your priorities, if elected?

My priorities are advocating for students, supporting teachers and increased funding for special education. I will work to ensure our teachers receive competitive pay and our special education programs are fully funded and effective. Together we can build a stronger Pearland ISD.

What changes, if any, would you like to see with the district’s budget?

Increasing funds for special education. Special education enrollment in PISD has increased almost 47% from 2014 to 2024, yet funding is not matched to meet all our student's needs. Allocating better pay for support staff and creating more positions for support within the classrooms to aid teachers and students success.

What programming, if any, would you like to see changed, adjusted and/or added?

I want to expand special education to include parent literacy, ensuring families understand the [admission, review and dismissal] process. As a parent who has navigated it for eight years, I know the challenges firsthand. Additionally, I’d love to see the social connections program grow to support more students across the district.

What do you think the state should do to support education?

I strongly believe the state should fully fund public education. Investing in our students' education is an investment in Pearland’s future. Strong schools build strong communities.

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The new Pearland Asian Town Development is likely to have its first of two buildings completed in the summer, with officials looking for businesses to be set up by the later part of the year.

What you need to know

The development, totaling nearly 12 acres and located on a piece of land on Broadway Street near Reid Boulevard, will include two buildings totaling around 128,000 square feet between them, said Peter Wood, developer and CEO of Pearland Asian Town.

The first of the two buildings, totaling around 52,000 square feet, will be ready in June or July, Wood said. The second, totaling around 76,000 square feet, will come a few months after in September or October.

Work on the development began in July of last year, Wood said. It is an entirely private undertaking with no government assistance. Pearland Director of Communications Josh Lee confirmed the city will not offer any assistance to the development.

Diving in deeper

While project diagrams dating back to 2022 show the number of potential suites across both buildings could total more than 60, Wood said the number of businesses that ultimately take up space will depend on need.

“I don’t know how many businesses there will be,” Wood said. “Some may be small or big.”

At this point, Wood said the development has confirmed several different businesses, including a super market, a bakery, a tea house, a Korean barbecue restaurant, and a sushi spot, among others.

One such business is a Ye's Asian Cuisine Buffet Eatery, which is a $1 million project that was filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations on Feb. 20. The project, totaling 12,000 square feet, calls for work to begin on June 1 and wrap up at the beginning of 2026.

The impact

Wood said prior to launching the project, he and his team had done demographic studies of the population in the area.

Data from the development shows Pearland’s Asian population sits at nearly 16% out of nearly 128,000 people, as of 2024. Despite this, the closest Asian market is 21 miles away. Wood said they looked at the population within five miles and found this was the best spot to meet the need.

“In Sugarland and Katy, they have two or three food markets,” Wood said. “Lots of Asian people really need it.”

The business is also located near several key shopping centers in Pearland, including Pearland Town Center, according to documents from the development.

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