By Karolyn Gephart Table reservations are filling quickly for the upcoming fundraiser for the Lighthouse Charity Team annual gala set for Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the Pearland KC Hall at 2320 Hatfield Road. Table reservations are still being taken with tables for $5,000 on the dance floor and $2,800 …
Koopman named Galveston County Coach of the Year
Robert Koopmann has learned two valuable lessons over the course of a 33-year coaching career. Patience is a virtue and life is good in Friendswood. Patience became a reality when Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston area in late August/early September. Friendswood was one of the hardest areas hit by Harvey …
Chara Dance creates new scholarship foundation
By KAROLYN GEPHART Chara Christian Dance Academy owner Shanna Kirkpatrick was assisted from the generosity of others throughout her dance training and now passes on the same gift to students locally. With the creation of a scholarship program, she can now open up funding opportunities for the community. The gift …
Friendswood teen shares blessings after the flood
When Kate Campbell’s hometown of Friendswood flooded at the end of August she didn’t know what she would do but she knew she needed to do something! Campbell decided to help the 400 plus FISD students affected by Harvey by starting her own book drive called Books and Blessings. She …
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Friendswood senior citizen program has busy December
By Karolyn Gephart December is a busy month for the Senior Citizen program in Friendswood. Christmas Stocking Decorating and cookies activity is planned for Dec. 6 from 1-2 pm. A Downtown Columbus Tour is planned for Wednesday Dec. 13 from 8 am to 4 pm. The tour will include the …
Friendswood Annual Christmas Parade Road Closures
On Saturday night, December 9, at 5:45 p.m. Friendswood Drive (FM 518), between Edgewood Drive (FM 2351) and Stevenson Park will be closed for approximately an hour during the Friendswood Annual Christmas Parade. Beginning at 5:45 p.m., northbound traffic on Friendswood Drive will be diverted at Whispering Pines. Blackhawk Boulevard …
Curfew in Friendswood to continue for minors under 17
By Karolyn Gephart The Juvenile Curfew Ordinance will continue to be part of the City of Friendswood after the ordinance was passed by City Council at their regular meeting on December 4. The idea behind having a curfew is to deter criminal conduct involving juveniles (or minors under 17 years …
Kenneth M. Camp Fire Station Dedication
Local dignitaries, FVFD volunteers and the community gathered Saturday, Oct. 14 for the dedication of the Kenneth M. Camp Fire Station (Fire Station 1). Activities included equipment demonstrations, station/apparatus wet down, push-in, hose uncoupling, and a mini firefighter challenge for the kids. The dedication was combined with the fire department’s …
Heritage Gardeners learn about hummingbirds
By Karolyn Gephart Hummingbirds was the topic for the guest speaker at the October meeting of the Heritage Gardeners in Friendswood. Wild Birds Unlimited owner, Jeff Glattly entertained the group with facts about hummingbirds. The small birds weigh about the weight of a nickel. They fly 30-63 mph and can …