Street Repairs Update and other news

Completed sections of streets funded by Sales and Use tax

City Street Maintenance Program update

CLICK ON THIS LINK AND THEN THE TABS TO SEE A REAL TIME UPDATE of the sections of streets that have been repaired with funding from the 3/8 of a cent sales tax for street repairs voters approved in 2016. On November 3, voters have the opportunity to vote for or against the reauthorization of sales tax for road repairs for four more years.

Get fit while social distancing

Now’s a great time to get back in shape by attending a City of Friendswood Fitness Class. CLICK HERE FOR THE FALL SCHEDULE Try your first class free, then purchase a Punch Card, which makes it convenient to pay for classes as you attend. Friendswood residents and seniors can purchase discounted Punch Cards. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 281-996-3220 or rec@friendswood.com

Figgy's Scavenger Hunt begins Friday

People of all ages will enjoy a Friendswood Scavenger Hunt as they look all over town for Figgy, Keep Friendswood Beautiful’s squirrel mascot. The Scavenger Hunt begins at 8 a.m. Friday (October 23). GO TO THIS LINK FOR INSTRUCTIONS. Follow the steps to find Figgy throughout Friendswood. The Scavenger Hunt lasts three days--Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The top teams will win a Halloween-themed family prize pack from Friendswood businesses. Teams can be individuals or groups.
This is a new, innovative, COVID-friendly activity created by the City of Friendswood Parks and Recreation and Keep Friendswood Beautiful, along with the City’s Geographic Information Systems staff. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 281-996-3220 or rec@friendswood.com

125th Anniversary segment focuses on the first school in town

Faith, family, and education were the three foundations of Quaker settlers of Friendswood. Official Historian Joyce Baker has details about the first educational facility, IN THIS 125TH ANNIVERSARY SEGMENT.