On November 18, the Pearland Chinese Association (PCA) held its Annual Member Meeting with active participation from board members and community representatives, including: Xiaoling Liu, Hua Tian, Ma Li, Xiao Xiao, Carol Li, Huang Xiang, Liran Zhou, Sophie Zheng, Jiang Zhiyong, Wu Jie, Mia Liu, Mingxia Sun, Dong Yan, Rongyu Liu, and Brian Liu. The meeting focused on reviewing the past year’s achievements, discussing financial status, outlining plans for 2023, and gathering co

On October 29, 2022 , members of the Pearland Chinese Association (PCA) volunteered at a water station for the Houston Half Marathon . Arriving early in the morning, volunteers set up the hydration station, prepared drinks, and offered encouragement to runners throughout the race. This meaningful service activity showcased PCA members’ commitment to community engagement and strengthened the organization’s presence in the Greater Houston area. Volunteers shared that it was a r

On October 15, 2022 , the Pearland Chinese Association (PCA) hosted an informative seminar on Long-Term Care  and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) . Expert speakers provided in-depth explanations on the importance of long-term care insurance, application procedures, and updates to ACA enrollment options for the coming year. The event drew strong participation from community members, who actively engaged in discussions and asked questions related to retirement planning, healthcar

On September 29, 2022 , members of the Pearland Chinese Association (PCA) attended a city-hosted event and had the opportunity to meet the newly appointed City of Pearland Fire Department Chief, J. Taylor . PCA representatives expressed their support for the department’s public safety efforts and learned about upcoming priorities and opportunities for community collaboration. This meaningful interaction strengthened the connection between the Chinese community and local gover

On September 10 , representatives of the Pearland Chinese Association (PCA) attended the Greater Houston Mid-Autumn Banquet . The event brought together leaders from various community organizations and distinguished guests to celebrate the traditional festival. During the dinner, PCA representatives connected with community groups and local officials, shared updates about the Pearland community, and discussed opportunities for future collaboration in cultural promotion and co

On August 13, 2022 , the Pearland Chinese Association (PCA) hosted a forum on high school workload and extracurricular planning . The event was moderated by William  and Alex Sun , with student speakers Sophia, Kate Liu, Bharat Salvady, Howard Shi, and Fred Guo . Forum notes were prepared by Derek Zhu . The discussion focused on helping students navigate the transition from junior high to high school. Key topics included: How class difficulty and workload change from JH to HS

On July 4, 2022, volunteers from the Pearland Chinese Association (PCA) proudly participated in a community Independence Day Donation Sale . At the event, PCA volunteers set up a booth and sold freshly made boba tea , attracting enthusiastic support from local residents celebrating the holiday. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to CARE , an organization dedicated to helping children from low-income families. The funds will be used to purchase essential school supplie

On June 11, 2022, the student board members Andy Gu, Jayden Lu, Rishabh Dave, and Cordelia Li hosted an informative College Application Seminar . The session aimed to help high school students better understand the college admissions process and learn effective strategies to strengthen their academic and extracurricular profiles. During the seminar, panelists reflected on their own high school experiences and shared insights on what they wished they had done earlier to improv

On April 17, the Pearland Chinese Association (PCA) proudly hosted its first Easter Egg Hunt since the COVID-19 pandemic , bringing local families and children together for a joyful spring celebration. The return of this traditional community event marked a heartwarming moment of reconnecting and celebrating together after years of social distancing. Dozens of colorful eggs were hidden throughout the park, and children excitedly ran across the field searching for surprises. L

In February 2022, due to ongoing health precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pearland Chinese Association (PCA) celebrated the Lunar New Year with its 2022 Online Spring Festival Short Video Show . This online format allowed the community to safely participate in the festive celebrations while maintaining social distancing. Alongside the virtual showcase, PCA conducted a program evaluation  to recognize outstanding performances. Participants submitted creative short