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  May 23 2013
• FEMA to Host Flood Map Information Session in Webster on June 25 and 26
  May 22 2013
    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be conducting two information sessions on June 25 and 26 to discuss changes to the new floodplain maps in Harris County.  The sessions, to be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both days at the Webster Civic Center, 311 Pennsylvania Avenue, Webster, TX, will be staffed by FEMA representatives who will answer any questions residents may have about the new flood maps and how to interpret the data.  In addition, on each of these... more
• Parking for This Weekend's Crawfish Festival
  May 22 2013
  This Saturday, May 25 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the First Annual Friendswood Crawfish Festival will be taking place at Centennial Park.  In preparation for this event, parking within the entire subdivision of the Lakes of Falcon Ridge will be limited to parking on one side of the roadway only for all streets inside the subdivision to include: West Oak Drive, Falcon Lake Drive, Falcon Lake Circle, overlook Drive, High Ridge Drive, High Ridge Circle, Sparrow Drive, Cardinal Ridge Drive, West... more
• Friendswood’s First Annual Friendswood Crawfish Festival to be Held on Saturday, May 25
  May 17 2013
  On Saturday, May 25 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friendswood will welcome the community’s First Annual Crawfish Festival at Centennial Park, 2200 S. Friendswood Dr.  The event, sponsored by Justin’s Seafood and the Friendswood Lions Club, will offer a family-friendly atmosphere and a small-town feel while providing food, games, contests and a live music lineup that offers some of the area’s most talented local musicians and performers.     Guests can ... more
• Memorial Day Ceremony to be held at City Hall Veteran’s Memorial
  May 14 2013
  On Monday, May 27th at 10 a.m., a Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the Veteran’s Memorial adjacent to Friendswood City Hall, 910 S. Friendswood Dr.  The ceremony will feature patriotic songs, the Friendswood Police Department Color Guard, and special guest speaker Colonel Jack B. Zimmermann,  United States Marine Corps Reserve (retired).  All local Veterans are invited to attend and join the Mayor for a group photo at the close of the ceremony.  For additional i... more
• May 11, 2013 Election Results
  May 13 2013
  May 11, 2013 General Election Results                                                 Early Voting                  Election        &n... more
• 2013 Mitch and Artha Wright Concerts in the Park Series
  Apr 23 2013
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• City Asks Residents to Complete Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey
  Apr 18 2013
  Hazard mitigation is the only traditional phase of emergency management specifically dedicated to ending the cycle of building and rebuilding to the same pre-event standards following a disaster.  Proper planning means developing goals and strategies to reduce vulnerabilities before the next hazard event.  An important goal of mitigation planning should be modifying the normal process of ‘community business’ to better build resiliency from natural disasters. The City... more
• Remember to Register to Vote!
  Mar 28 2013
  Friendswood, TX – March 28, 2013 – The deadline to register to vote is April 11, 2013, in order to be eligible to vote in the May 11, 2013, City of Friendswood General Election.  Friendswood City Secretary Melinda Welsh advises that all registered voters should be in possession of a colored voter registration card.  If you are unable to locate your card or have any questions about your voter registration status, please contact the Voter Registrar in either Galveston or H... more
• 05/11/13 General Election
  Mar 27 2013
  Friendswood, TX – March 27, 2013 – The City of Friendswood will conduct a GENERAL ELECTION on May 11, 2013, to elect a Councilmember for Position No. 4 and for Position No. 6.  EARLY VOTING will be held by personal appearance at Friendswood City Hall, Council Chambers, 910 S. Friendswood Drive each weekday beginning with extended hours on Monday, April 29, 2013, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, April 30 – Thursday, May 02 from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Friday, May 03 fro... more
• City to Host New Yoga Class
  Feb 26 2013
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• 5/11/13 General Election Candidate Filing Dates
  Jan 29 2013
  CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD GENERAL ELECTION ON MAY 11, 2013   Friendswood, TX – A General Election will be held on May 11, 2013, to elect a Councilmember for Position No. 4 and for Position No. 6.   Filing will be held from January 30 – March 01, 2013.  Candidate filing packets may be picked up in the City Secretary’s office during regular office hours. Additional election information is available by contacting City Secretary Melinda Welsh at 281-996... more