NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS BID NO. 2018-20 CONSTRUCTION OF RESTROOM AND PAVILION AT OLD CITY PARK Bids shall be submitted in triplicate and in sealed envelopes clearly marked with Bid No. 2018-20, and addressed to the City of Friendswood, Attn: Melinda Welsh, City Secretary, and will be …
Harvest Fest offers fun for all ages
By KAROLYN GEPHART Harvest Fest in Friendswood will be Saturday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church at 1207 W. Winding Way Dr. The Friendswood community is invited and events are planned for all ages. Activities include a cake walk, silent auction, pumpkin …
Couple brings idea to Friendswood, creates farm to table event
By KAROLYN GEPHART A small town event in northeast Texas brought home to Friendswood an idea that sparked a new fall event bringing community together. In the fall of 2017, Susan and Greg Asimakis of Friendswood attended a food and wine festival which included a farm to table event Northeast …
2nd graders preside over council meeting
By KAROLYN GEPHART Friendswood City Council met Oct. 1, but at one point in the meeting all elected officials were replaced. It was temporary and involved a new approach to educating youth by government in action. Select second-grade students from Cline Elementary participated in the council meeting to take part …
City of Pearland congratulates Sears for earning degree
By KAROLYN GEPHART The city congratulates Battalion Chief Kelly Sears for completing his college degree. Chief Sears recently graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio with a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Health Sciences. The Pearland City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget …
Lions Club to host 68th Turkey Shoot Festival
By KAROLYN GEPHART The 68th Anniversary Turkey Shoot Sporting Clays Festival is planned for Oct. 20-21, at 3301 Industrial Drive in Pearland. The annual event is sponsored by the Pearland Lions Club. On Saturday, events will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from noon to 5 p.m. …
Rise & Shine breakfast to help area students
By KAROLYN GEPHART The Pearland Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Rise & Shine breakfast, Monday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 a.m. at The Commerce Center at 6117 Broadway in Pearland. The breakfast is supporting Dawson High School students wanting to attend the State and National competitions for Youth and Government. …
Davison, Hehn elected as H-GAC reps
By KAROLYN GEPHARTS Mayor Debra Davison and Mayor Pro-Tem Lorraine Hehn were elected as the city’s representative and alternate to the Houston-Galveston Area Council, according to City officials. H-GAC members are composed of elected officials throughout the region. The group works to coordinate regional issues that affect municipalities. City officials …
Tax cuts to be discussed at WPRW meeting
By KAROLYN GEPHART Tax attorney and CPA John O’Brien will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming meeting of the West Pearland Republican Women Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Spring Creek BBQ in Pearland. O’Brien will be speaking on the 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and how the …
Fall Bazaar set for Oct. 14
By KAROLYN GEPHART The 2018 Annual Fall Bazaar hosted by the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Community in Manvel will take place Sunday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Annual Fall Bazaar is a free family friendly event for all ages. The bazaar will offer games, shopping, …