Local News for Friendswood, Texas

Unfortunately due to area flooding, crazy weather we are postponing our Opening Night of DIXIE SWIM…

Unfortunately due to area flooding, crazy weather we are postponing our Opening Night of DIXIE SWIM CLUB to Sat Sept 21 at 7:30. Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

City of Friendswood: Flash Flood Warning for …

Flash Flood Warning for Friendswood. Rain rates are 2 to 4 inches of rain an hour. Storms continue to train over the same areas and should continue through the afternoon. Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Weather Update Thursday 5:15 p.m.

From the Office of Emergency Management: The Weather Service has indicated that the heaviest rain bands have pushed through the Friendswood area. Additional thunderstorm activity is expected this evening (Thursday) and tomorrow that could drop one to two inches of rain in isolated areas. As of 4:30 p.m., all of the creeks are showing to READ MORE.

All Classes for tonight have been CANCELLED due to change in weather. Please stay safe!

All Classes for tonight have been CANCELLED due to change in weather. Please stay safe! Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

Galveston Bay Foundation: GBF’s very own T’Noya …

GBF’s very own T’Noya Thompson! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

16-year-old Humble boy caught after 2-day crime spree, Friendswood police say

A 16-year-old Humble boy was charged with burglary of a building and turned over to Harris County Juvenile Detention this month after being accused in a series of break-ins and the theft of two vehicles, Friendswood police reported. At about 2:25 a.m. Sept. 4, a Houston police officer in Webster not… Read the rest of READ MORE.

Weather Update-Thursday noon

From the City of Friendswood Office of Emergency Management: Friendswood is currently under a Flash Flood Watch. Intense rain bands are possible starting at approximately 12:30 p.m. with the possibility of 1-2 inches per hour for a total of 3-5 inches this afternoon. The Flash Flood Watch in effect through 7 p.m. Thursday. There are no flood warnings for Clear READ MORE.

Galveston County, Texas: Parts of the coast …

Parts of the coast in Galveston County are now under a Flash Flood Warning. Continue to be weather aware and never drive into flood waters #TurnAroundDontDrown Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Weather Update-Wednesday 2:30 p.m.

From the City of Friendswood Office of Emergency Management at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday: The City has received between 6 and 7.36 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. Within the last 48 hours rainfall totals are between 7.5 inches and 9.68 inches, depending on the area of the City. Mary’s, Cowart, and Chigger creeks READ MORE.

Photos from Friendswood Fine Arts’s post

From Houston, Texas, Kendra Jones is a jeweler and artist with a minimalistic jewelry style. Kendra’s jewelry is inspired by nature and geometric stylization, and created to make everyone who wears it to feel as beautiful as it looks. Find Kendra at AITP this Nov 16-17! #friendswood #friendswoodart #ArtInThePark #AITP2019 #friendswoodfinearts #houston #galveston #alvin #clearlake READ MORE.

Friendswood Chamber of Commerce: 10/10/19 *2:30pm – 6:00pm …

10/10/19 *2:30pm – 6:00pm “Swing into Fall” TopGolf Tournament Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Football: Friendswood fends off strong challenge from La Porte, 29-17

Connor Haines’s 33-yard interception return for a touchdown with 1:21 remaining in the fourth quarter stopped a potential game-winning drive from La Porte and sent Friendswood to a 29-17 win Friday in a non-district football game at Henry Winston Stadium. The victory improved Friendswood to 3-0 ente… Read the rest of the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

Danyelle Moreno – Staff Spotlight

Westwood Elementary gifted and talented teacher Danyelle Moreno knew she wanted to teach since she was a little girl. She would spend her summers volunteering at summer school and loved seeing knowledge be passed along. More than anything though, Moreno loved seeing when students and teachers understood the material and each other. Moreno said she READ MORE.

All classes tonight are CANCELLED due to weather and possible flooding. Please be safe when…

All classes tonight are CANCELLED due to weather and possible flooding. Please be safe when traveling today. Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

Galveston County, Texas: A number of Galveston …

A number of Galveston County offices have closed for Wednesday, September 18th. See list below: – County Courts – District Courts – County Clerk’s Office – County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office This list will be updated as necessary. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Galveston County, Texas: Galveston County remains in …

Galveston County remains in a Flash Flood Watch with portions of Clear Creek and the coast in a Flash Flood Warning/Advisory. Rain will continue to fall throughout the day and flooding is possible on roadways. #TurnAroundDontDrown Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Weather Update Wednesday 3:30 a.m.

From the Friendswood Office of Emergency Management at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday: At this time there have been no reports of street flooding or structure flooding. There has been street ponding during period of heavy rain.  The Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Clear Creek In Friendswood at FM 528. A Flash Flood Warning READ MORE.

Grand Parkway to be discussed at Chamber luncheon

By Karolyn Gephart The Grand Parkway (SH99) will be the main topic presented by Galveston County Judge Mark Henry at the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon at The Green Event Center October 3. State Highway 99 (the Grand Parkway) is a proposed 184-mile circumferential highway traversing seven counties in the Greater Houston … Read the rest of READ MORE.

Galveston County, Texas: Tropical Storm Imelda is …

Tropical Storm Imelda is going to bring the chance of 8 in. or more of rain to Galveston County between today and Friday. Some areas of the coast may experience winds of 35 mph or greater. The Galveston County OEM is monitoring this storm and will continue to provide updates. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Friendswood joins partnership aimed at reducing flooding

Friendswood City Council approved an agreement with the City of League City to help fund completion of a flood mitigation plan for lower Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou at their September meeting. Friendswood’s share of the cost is $40, 200. The total plan cost is $1.5 million. “This agreement with League City, which demonstrates a READ MORE.