City of Friendswood

FREE Shredding Event this Saturday!

After redistricting realigned the precinct lines within the county map, new areas now fall within Precinct 2’s boundaries. Under the new precinct lines, County Commissioner Adrian Garcia is now responsible for the Harris County portion of Friendswood.

As part of a “Listening Tour” to meet communities and their leaders, Commissioner Garcia, along with staff met with Friendswood Mayor Mike Foreman and members of his senior staff. During this virtual meeting, the discussion focused on Friendswood’s needs and Precinct 2’s ability to help. This was the first time a Harris County Precinct met with Friendswood leadership in at least a decade. During the discussions, Mayor Foreman and team mentioned several areas needing assistance. Commissioner Garcia and team described several partnering and funding options, including the Partnership Projects program.

As part of that partnership, Precinct 2 and Friendswood announce Document Secure Shredding event Saturday, Jan. 29, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Frankie Carter Randolph Park (5150 FM-2351). Secure Sierra Shred will destroy documents or records the community brings to the event. Come early, shredding ends when truck is full. Sierra Shred is bonded and insured according to state and federal regulations regarding information destruction. Materials are all recycled. For information about the event, contact Harris County Precinct 2 Bay Area Houston Liaison, Doug Peterson (713-264-1629).

Houston-Galveston Area Council Public Planning Meeting

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking public input on the development of a Method of Distribution (MOD) for the allocation of Community Development Block Grant Mitigation funds to provide financial assistance to areas that are heavily impacted by flooding and other disaster-related issues.

Approximately $488 million is expected to be allocated for use on a variety of eligible project types to mitigate against risks posed by flooding, hurricanes, and other natural disasters.

Public comments on the development of the MOD will be accepted online at public planning meetings scheduled for the following dates and times on Zoom. Click the links below to register for a meeting.

Additionally, H-GAC will accept oral and written comments until Feb. 4, 2022, at 5 p.m. CST. To submit a comment, you may:

Email public comments to: PublicComments@h-gac.com.
Make public comments by phone at 1-855-363-2516.

For more information on the development of the MOD, visit: www.h-gac.com/go/cdbg

Automated Water Meter Upgrades Have Started

The City of Friendswood has started the process of replacing each water meter within the City. The new meters (pictured above) are equipped with advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), which will allow the City to automatically and electronically read meters. Upon completion of the project, these readings will be uploaded to a customer portal which will provide daily information for each customer to view from a secured website.

The City is working with Ameresco to replace each meter. Ameresco’s teams will be properly identified in trucks, and uniforms with safety vests like the one in the picture.

Residential meter replacements typically take less than 30 minutes at each location, during which, the water to your home or facility will be shut off. The Ameresco team will not have to come inside your home. All commercial accounts will be scheduled individually with associated owners.

Friendswood Library Gala Tickets are Now on Sale!!

The circus is coming to the Friendswood Public Library. Curtains open at 7 o'clock in the evening on Saturday, March 5th. Your experience will be one of awe and wonder as you are immersed in the show. You'll encounter unbelievable acts and witness a performance by gypsy jazz collaboration Swing Rendezvous at 8 o'clock! The special honorees for the night are JoBeth and Kim Brizendine. Purchase your tickets here.

Must be 21 or older to attend.
Circus attire encouraged, but not required.
Admission price includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, dessert, and entertainment.
Silent and live auction.
No refunds.

The Night Circus helps the Friends of the Friendswood Public Library raise funds to purchase the first-ever Library Mobile Vehicle. From delivery of books to neighborhood Children's story times, from after school transport to interactive events, the Mobile will bring the Friendswood Public Library to the community.

The event is hosted by the Friends of the Friendswood Public Library, a 501(c)3 charitable organization. The Friends support the Library’s mission and vision to engage, educate, entertain, and empower the community.