City of Pearland - Government

This month's guest is Assistant Director of Utilities Julian Kelly! Growing up, he dreamed of becoming a music producer and you can even find some of his songs online. Now, you can find him leading breakthrough projects behind the scenes.

Tune in to hear more about Julian's journey and why helping others realize how amazing they are brings him the most joy.🎧 www.pearlandtx.gov/popp

⚠️Do you really know how deep the water is? Flooding is difficult to see during the day and impossible to see at night.

- 6 inches of fast moving-water can knock over AND carry away an adult.
- 12 inches of fast-moving water can carry away a small car
- 18 to 24 inches of fast-moving water can carry away most large SUVs, vans and trucks.

Don't risk driving if roads look flooded today and tomorrow. Stay up-to-date with Pearland specific alerts by txting PLTXALERTS to 888777.

In observance of Memorial Day, city offices will be closed tomorrow, May 25th. The Recreation Center & Natatorium will remain open with reduced hours from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and trash pick-up will run as scheduled.

The City of Pearland honors the heroes who gave their lives. Their sacrifice will always be remembered. We salute you, and we thank you.

Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are expected through this holiday weekend into next week. With the threat of heavy rainfall and flooding, remember to steer clear of flooded roads.⛈

-Never drive on flooded roads -- almost half of flood deaths happen in vehicles.
-6 inches of water is enough to cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
-Turn around, don't drown if you encounter flood waters.

📲Sign up for e-alerts today: txt PLTXALERTS to 888777

🗣With heavy rain in our forecast, it is important to know the difference between flood watch and flood warning:

-Flood watch: issued when flooding is POSSIBLE. Stay tuned to local news sources.
-Flood warning: issued when flooding is HAPPENING or ABOUT TO HAPPEN. Move to higher ground immediately.

📲Sign up for e-alerts today: txt PLTXALERTS to 888777

Review the details below for Parking & Shuttle Updates for tonight's Pearland High School Graduation!🎓

🎓 Pearland High School Graduation Update #2: Important Parking & Shuttle Update for Tonight!

To help decrease delays and avoid heavy traffic, we strongly encourage all guests to utilize the FREE Shuttle Service this evening!

🚌 Shuttle Service Begins at 5:45pm

⚫Turner High School (4717 Bailey Rd)
⚫The ESC Parking Lot (1928 N. Main)
All shuttles will drop off and pick up at the Visitor Lot gate off Oiler Drive.

♿Handicap Exceptions: Shuttles will not drop off at the Home Side gate unless a handicap exception is needed, in which case they will pull up to Home Lot Gate 1.

☀️ Weather & Hydration Advisory: We anticipate warmer weather this evening and encourage all guests to stay hydrated. To help you stay cool, clear water bottles will be allowed inside the stadium.

🎓 Congratulations to all Pearland ISD graduates! As a reminder, graduation ceremonies will be held at The Rig (Pearland ISD Stadium):

Tonight, May 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Tomorrow, May 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM

For those living in or traveling through the area, please expect traffic and plan accordingly. Please see the below posted from Pearland ISD.

Dawson High School Graduation Update #1

🎓The Glenda Dawson High School graduation ceremony remains scheduled to begin on time this evening at Pearland ISD Stadium.

🦅We are excited to celebrate our graduates. Please note that rain alone may not delay the ceremony. Guests may bring umbrellas into the stadium; however, umbrellas should not be used during the ceremony as they may block the view of others. Temporary delays may occur if lightning or other threatening weather develops. In the event of lightning, the ceremony will be paused, and the field will clear for a minimum of 30 minutes in accordance with safety protocols.

⚠️Pearland ISD has established weather safety and shelter procedures should a temporary delay become necessary:

• Graduates will be moved to designated indoor shelter areas and supervised by staff.
• Guests may be asked to temporarily vacate stadium seating until conditions are safe to resume. Designated shelter areas will be available for guests who do not have vehicles on site.
• Official updates will be communicated through the stadium PA system and official Pearland ISD communication channels.

🅿️Parking and traffic are expected to be heavy, so we encourage families to arrive early and allow extra travel time. For parking maps, shuttle information, and additional graduation details, please visit our: https://www.pearlandisd.org/parents/graduation-2026

🎓🦅👏We appreciate your flexibility, patience, and cooperation as we work to safely celebrate the Dawson High School Class of 2026. We look forward to honoring our graduates this evening.

Today is Wear Blue Wednesday in honor of Texas Flood Awareness Week. Knowing your flood risk, planning early, and keeping drainage clear helps protect homes, families, and neighborhoods.

Every action strengthens our community’s resilience. Together, we can stay flood‑aware and flood‑prepared.

Public Works is all around us. It's in every street repaired, every drainage system maintained, and every essential service we rely on daily. Rooted in service and powered by community, our Public Works team works year-round to enhance quality of life in Pearland. Join us in thanking them this week!

Officially sworn in.👨‍⚖️

Congratulations to Mayor Quentin Wiltz, and Councilmembers Tommy Echols, Mona Chavarria, and Rushi Patel. See you at the next meeting!