Holiday Market, Plant Sale to be in Friendswood Oct. 23-24
By Karolyn Gephart A shopping opportunity is coming in-person in Friendswood when Heritage Gardeners will host its 2020 Holiday Market and Plant Sale Friday October 23 and Saturday October 24 from 9 am to 4 pm each day. The location is the Heritage Gardener clubhouse at 112 W. Spreading …
FISD honors teachers, staff, students at Board meeting
By Karolyn Gephart Making a Difference and Celebration of Excellence Awards were presented at the regularly scheduled meeting of the School Board October 12, 2020. Five members of Friendswood ISD were presented a Making A Difference Award. The award is given to employees and FISD members who exemplify the District’s …
Public hearing held on grant allocations
By Karolyn GephartA Public Hearing was held prior to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting October 12, 2020 on the first of two public hearings and opening of the public comment period on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the …
Faith Matters
By REV. DR. BRIAN GIGEE “Proverbial Goodness!” (first in a series of four articles focusing on ancient proverbs from the Bible and other cultures.) “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and good.”-(Proverbs 15:3) My grandmother once said to me, “there is goodness all around …
City of Pearland extends Health and Safety Order
At the recommendation of health consultant AM Trace the City of Pearland is extending its current health and safety policy order to continue until 11:59 p.m. on November 7. While this situation is improving, COVID-19 continues to remain a threat to the health and safety of the City’s residents. The …
The Budding Gardener
Time to plant seasonal favorites By Michelle Thompson Finally, we have some cooler fall weather. I’ve been able to get out in my yard and get some much-needed maintenance started instead of just focusing on watering plants and containers. With the cooler weather I’m more motivated to get out in …
Marion Wruck King
Marion King was born March 19, 1928 in Damon, Texas, Brazoria County, to Heinrich and Sophie Wruck. Her ancestor emigrated from German colonies in the Bessarabia Region of Russia looking for a better land. They left at a time of war, political unrest, and religious persecution coming to settle on …
Pearwood Roofing hosts cleaning supply drive
By Karolyn Gephart Cleaning supplies are being collected as part of a cleaning supply drive for the victims of Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The drive is sponsored by Pearwood Roofing and Construction LLC. All donations will go to Catholic Charities of Lake Charles who provide services to the …
Scarecrows are coming to Downtown Friendswood
By Karolyn Gephart The 5th annual Downtown Friendswood Scarecrow Contest begins October 17 and runs through November 7. The contest is open to all Friendswood residents and businesses. Sponsored by the FDFA (Friends of Downtown Friendswood Association) the free registration is at www.fdfa.org. Prize baskets will be given for …