Three new ‘Friendswood Legends’ named

During the “State of the City” presentation, Friendswood Mayor Mike Foreman added three people to the list of those honored as a “Friendswood Legend.” Former Mayor Kim Brizendine, former City Manager Ron Cox, and former Friendswood Historical Society President and Board Member Ann Whitaker were honored at the annual mayoral update, hosted by the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce.

Mayor Foreman established the “Legend” designation in 2019. Honoring the 2021 Friendswood Legends, Mayor Foreman said, “Kim Brizendine made drainage improvements a priority in the Sun Meadow and Anna Lea areas of Friendswood. Elected to City Council in 1998, he served there until being elected Mayor in 2003. During his tenure, the visionary development of West Ranch began. Today, it’s a crown jewel of Friendswood.”

“One person who knows about preparing for, riding out, and recovering from storms is former City Manager Ron Cox. His determination and leadership have made positive, permanent impacts on downtown drainage, which has made possible development that totals in the millions of dollars,” Foreman said.

“Harold and Ann Whitaker moved to Friendswood in 1971. Ann became a busy volunteer. Most notably, she was on the Board of the Friendswood Historical Society for 20 years, serving ten as President. During that time, the Historical Society increased their preservation efforts, community activities, and educational outreach. Ann enhanced our community’s historic legacy. Present and multiple future generations will be the beneficiary of her hard work,” said Foreman.

Spring Sparkle is April 10

Bring your tree limbs, grass clippings, wood, metal, appliances, and plastic to the Keep Friendswood Beautiful Spring Sparkle at Centennial Park, 2200 S. Friendswood Dr., on Saturday, April 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is for Friendswood residents (bring ID).
Shredding will be offered (limit 200 pounds per vehicle) until noon or when the shredding truck is full. Don’t bring 3-ring binders, cardboard, computer discs, hanging file folders, videos, or newspaper for shredding.
Electronic items for recycling will be accepted until noon or the truck is full. They include TV’s (36 inches and smaller), computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and cell phones.
No hazardous waste, including tires, paint, batteries, or oil is accepted. No cement or bricks are accepted.
Spring Sparkle also includes a Keep Friendswood Beautiful Garage Sale. Garage sale items accepted include furniture, household items, and bikes. All proceeds from the Garage Sale will benefit the beautification of city facilities and parks.
For more information contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 281-996-3220.

City Hall and Library closures

City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 2 in observance of Good Friday. The Library will be closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday (April 2-4).

Mayor Foreman delivers

State of the City address

Three new ‘Friendswood Legends’ named

Spring Sparkle is April 10

City Hall and Library closures