Thursday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 99 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 97, low: 79.
Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Meridian murder suspect arrested in Texas after multi-agency effort (queencitynewsfeed.com) — Pearland Police helped Texas DPS and nearby agencies track down a Mississippi murder suspect believed to be hiding in Kemah, leading to his arrest after a coordinated, cross-state investigation. While the case stems from Mississippi, the operation highlights Pearland officers' role in regional law enforcement collaboration and underscores how local agencies work together on serious violent-crime cases.
Fall Fundraiser Kick-off Shirley Dill Brothers El Alvin, TX 77511
Harris County Judge Candidate Forum Greater Houston Womens Chamber of Commerce The Junior League of Houston 1811 Briar Oaks Lane 11:30 am
1st Grade Parent Orientation Mary Burks Marek El Alvin, TX 77511 5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Silverlake off of Morgan Rd We are missing our sweet cat. We sent her out to help her mate, who accidentally got out and freaked out. We kept up with his AirTag and he was next… (Nextdoor Ashford Cove)
Good morning. In need of someone who can move my dresser from my room to the closet . Can inbox me please. (Nextdoor Bakers Landing)
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Pearland. Apply here.
Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Pearland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pearland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Manvel
Pilates Addiction to Debut in Manvel (whatnow.com)
Four Two Cafe to Bring Family-Friendly Coffee Shop and Play Space to Manvel (whatnow.com)
Friendswood
Volleyball roundup for Aug. 18, 2026 (galvnews.com)
1983 Avanti II: Loewy Style, Full Docs, Below Book Value (motorious.com)
South Houston
Congressman Al Green to Host Historic 5th Annual Slavery Remembrance Legislative Update: 'Harder Yet May Be the Fight' (house.gov)
Ok Pearland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!