Ruth Ann Lee Krajefska

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ruth...

Harriette ‘Cheryl’ (Hatcher) Bouillion

Harriette ‘Cheryl’ (Hatcher) Bouillion, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,...

Ann Ashburn Crainer

Ann Ashburn Crainer of Texas City, TX passed away...

Billie Charles Holbert

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the...

FRESH STORIES

Incumbent for Board of Trustees Position 3: Rebecca Hillenburg

What are your campaign focuses? My campaign focuses are on...

Celebrating Attendance Success in Friendswood ISD: A Community Effort

by FISD Communication Department Friendswood ISD is proud to celebrate...

Deadline nears for arts grants

The deadline is Oct. 21 for organizations to apply...

Tax rate set for Brazoria County

by Nicole Bradford Adopted in late September, the Brazoria County...

Eatery to rebuild patio cover

A Mexican restaurant in Old Town will be allowed...

LWV offers Texas voter resources

The League of Women Voters of Texas has published...

FEATURED STORIES

2024 Halloween Guide: ‘Hops and History’ among highlights of season

by Nicole Bradford A historic cemetery tour and staging of a new version of “Dracula” are among seasonal offerings in the Pearland area as Halloween...

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2024 Halloween Guide: ‘Hops and History’ among highlights of season

by Nicole Bradford A historic cemetery tour and staging of a new version of “Dracula” are among seasonal offerings in the Pearland area as Halloween...

Challenger for Board of Trustees Position 3: Debbie Spurr

What are your campaign focuses? Implement an academically effective, rigorous curriculum. Enforce safe schools and strict discipline policies. Advocate for teachers, teacher autonomy and effective leadership that...

Incumbent for Board of Trustees Position 3: Rebecca Hillenburg

What are your campaign focuses? My campaign focuses are on maintaining the district’s strong financial position, managing budget restraints, and ensuring the continual enhancement of...

Friendswood Police Report

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EDUCATION NEWS

ACC Creates Center for Public Service Programs

To centralize the public service programs at Alvin Community College, regents recently created the Center for Excellence for Legal Studies and Public Service. Several ACC...

Challenger for Board of Trustees Position 3: Debbie Spurr

What are your campaign focuses? Implement an academically effective, rigorous curriculum. Enforce safe schools and strict discipline policies. Advocate for teachers, teacher autonomy and effective leadership that...

Incumbent for Board of Trustees Position 3: Rebecca Hillenburg

What are your campaign focuses? My campaign focuses are on maintaining the district’s strong financial position, managing budget restraints, and ensuring the continual enhancement of...

ACC show opens this weekend

LOCAL SPORTS

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letter to the Editor: FISD

A lot of people choose Friendswood based on FISD’s...

Letter to the Editor: School Board

The upcoming school board election for FISD is an...

LIFESTYLE

Get in the Fall Gardening Mood

By Karolyn Gephart Suddenly, it is August, and fall is...

‘Native Son’ enters final weekend

The play “Native Son” is entering its final weekend...
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POPULAR STORIES

Faith Matters: Come, Lord Jesus

“COME, LORD JESUS” “The beginning of the good news about...

Fashion show fundraiser set for Nov. 16

A fashion show benefit with the silent auction and...

Local on license revocation list

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has permanently...

Friendswood ISD Welcomes New Athletic Director Jordan Johnson

Friendswood ISD has named Jordan Johnson as the new...

Meg Crowley Announces Candidacy for Friendswood City Council, Position 6

Meg Crowley has formally announced she is running for...

Local woman killed in accident on FM528

Early Sunday morning, the life of 25 year old...

Local Band Director Inducted into Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame

On July 22, 2023, Gregory Dick, former band director...

Resident sues City to halt development

by Jim Foreman In a developing legal battle, Friendswood resident...