The Hummers are Coming! By Michelle Thompson Soon we will see the arrival of hummingbirds in the south east portion of Texas. Anticipated to arrive mid-March through May, they travel from Mexico and Central America. Eighteen different hummingbird species have been spotted throughout Texas. The number one visitor …
Friendswood in Top 15 of Safest Cities in State for 2021
By Karolyn Gephart City Manager Morad Kabiri shared with Friendswood City Council good news about the city. At the regularly scheduled meeting March 1, Kabiri told the group that Alarms.org has named Friendswood one of the Safest Cities in Texas for 2021. The city was ranked 15th out …
Master Gardener programs, sales set for February, March
By Karolyn Gephart Galveston County Master Gardeners are offering a variety of public educational programs and two upcoming sales, all virtual and free for February and March. Chile Peppers from A to Z will be presented by Master Gardener Gene Speller Friday February 12, 2021 from 10 …
Friendswood City Council calls general election for May
By Karolyn Gephart Friendswood City Council called a general election for May 1, 2021 at their regular meeting February 1, 2021 at City Hall. The election will be held to elect a Mayor and two Councilmembers in Positions 1 and 3. Galveston County will conduct the election for …
The Budding Gardener
The language of the endearing rose By Michelle Thompson Valentine’s Day is almost here and with all that love comes a whole lot of flowers. Roses still hold a high place of honor in the hierarchy of gifts that symbolize love. For the United States alone, over 250 million cut …