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Friendswood ISD Tells 2024 Teachers of the Year
Friendswood ISD (FISD) has announced its 2024 Teachers of the Year, Lindsey Smith and Katya Silveira. The FISD Education Foundation has recognized these remarkable educators for their innovative teaching approaches and unwavering dedication to student success. Lindsey Smith, honored as the Secondary Teacher of the Year from Friendswood Junior High,...
Pearland Police Report
Two people were arrested at 2 a.m. near the high school at 3000 Oiler Drive. A South Houston man, 31, was charged with one count of felony drug possession, and a 35-year-old man from Rio Grande City was charged with felony and misdemeanor drug possession. Stolen vehicle was recovered at...
Natatorium work to impact swim programs
Failing air handling systems in the recreation center natatorium are set to be replaced beginning this summer at a cost of a cool $2.17 million. But the work isn’t expected to be completed before a new water polo season begins. Pearland City Council on Monday approved a contract to...
League City will keep its ban on private use of fireworks
Residents in League City still won’t be able to use limited fireworks on their property during New Year’s and Fourth of July celebrations. (Community Impact staff) Residents in League City still won’t be able to use limited fireworks on their property during New Year’s and Fourth of July celebrations.
Public Service Announcement: Fair Housing, It’s the Law
Public Service Announcement: Fair Housing, It’s the Law. To promote fair housing practices, the City of Friendswood encourages potential homeowners and renters to be aware of their rights under the National Fair Housing Law. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin in the sale or rental of units in the housing market. For more information on fair housing or to report possible fair housing discrimination, call the Texas Workforce Commission at (888) 452-4778 or (512) 463-2642 TTY: 512-371-7473.
Daniel Perry, convicted for killing a BLM protester, released from Rosharon prison after Gov. Perry pardon
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has pardoned Daniel Perry after the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously voted on Thursday to recommend a pardon for the U.S. Army sergeant who was convicted of murder in April 2023. Shortly after the recommendation from the board, Abbott announced...
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-12
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD TO CHANGE THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 1900 BLOCK OF W. PARKWOOD AVENUE, BEING 5.6761 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF LOT 14 OF BURGESS SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 119, PAGE 14 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (SFR) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC); PROVIDING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO1100 DOLLARS ($2,000.00); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Fire in Pasadena leaves a responder, 2 civilians with minor injuries
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Houston Fire Department (HFD) responded to a fire at an apartment complex located at 8282 Park Place. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. After HFD performed extinguishing efforts, one firefighter and 2 civilians were transported to an emergency room with minor injuries. There will be...
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