120th Annual 4th of July Celebration
July 2015 In This Issue Movies in the Park Keep Friendswood Beautiful award
120th Annual 4th of July Celebration
Thousands attended the day's activities, including the Grand Parade, Carnival, Concert and Fireworks.
I-45 construction Library Summer Reading Animal Control report radKIDS training Are you connected?
Movies in the Park The free, Friday night summer tradition has returned. There will be four movies (all rated PG) at the Evelyn B. Newman Amphitheater in Centennial Park. They begin at dusk, between 7:30 and 8 p.m.
Mayor Kevin M. Holland
Mayor Pro Tem Jim Hill
July 17 July 24 July 31 August 7
Planes: Fire and Rescue Big Hero 6 The Incredibles The Boxtrolls
Council Position 1 Steve Rockey
Keep Friendswood Beautiful Award
Council Position 2 Billy Enochs
Council Position 4 Patrick J. McGinnis
Council Position 5 John Scott
Council Position 6 Carl Gustafson
City of Friendswood Mission Statement It is the Mission of the Council and Staff of the City of Friendswood to provide the highest level of service to our citizens at the greatest value.
Sherry Goen, Chairperson of Keep Friendswood Beautiful (second from left), and Parks and Recreation staff (from right) James Toney, Kimberly Ramirez and Katy Blanchard accept the Governor's Community Achievement Award. With the award recognizing outstanding community improvement came a $210,000 prize. Since learning of the award in March, members of KFB have been developing specific ideas of how to spend the landscape funding from the Texas Department of Transportation.
El Dorado Overpass to Close TxDOT will close the El Dorado Blvd. overpass at I-45/Gulf Freeway on Friday, July 10 at 9 p.m. until late November 2015 for reconstruction. The existing overpass will be demolished and a new, atgrade intersection will be constructed. This is part of the $93 million construction project on I-45 from FM 2351 to Medical Center Boulevard, scheduled for completion the second quarter of 2017.
Library Summer Reading Program Thursday, July 16, 2 p.m. Every Hero has a story, come hear stories from every day heroes of our community! Named 20th Safest City in the U.S.A. Neighborhood Scout
Tuesday, July 21, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Texas A&M Chemistry Road Show Thursday, July 23, 1:30 p.m. Magic Show with Steve Burton Show tickets are handed out 15 minutes prior to start time.
Children's Storytimes 2007 & 2009 Named one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.A.
Toddlertime (for babies from birth to 3 years) Tuesday's, Wednesday's, and Friday's 10:15 a.m. Preschool Storytime (for ages 3-6) Tuesday's, Wednesday's, and Friday's 10:45 a.m. Rattle and Rhyme (for babies 0 to 18 months) Monday's 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Crafts for 5 to 7 year olds, Monday's, 1:30 to 2 p.m.
2009 Named one of the Best Affordable Suburbs in the U.S.A.
Children's Program Schedule: http://www.friendswood.lib.tx.us/childinfo/chi ldrensdept.htm Adult Program Schedule: http://www.friendswood.lib.tx.us/lib_business/Fall.htm For more information, call the Library at (281) 482-7135
2014 Comptroller Leadership Circle Member
Animal Control Mid-Year Report The first six months of 2015 have been noteworthy for the City of Friendswood Animal Control operations. From January 1 to June 30, 2015, Animal Control has impounded 210 dogs and 121 cats.
2011 Named One of the Best Towns for Families
That is a 39 percent decrease in the number of animals impounded, compared to the first six months of 2014. For the complete report, click on www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/index.cfm?fuseaction=content. pageDetails&id=60293&typeID=150 2012 "Best City to Live" Bay Area Houston Magazine
Foll ow Us
radKIDS® Training radKIDS® is a violence prevention program designed for kids aged 5-12. It teaches them how to defensively resist aggression. Classes are offered based on the age of the child. For kids age 5-7, classes are July 27 though 30. For kids age 8 through 12, classes are August 3 through 6. A parent or guardian is required to attend the training with their child. For more information or to reserve a training spot, send an email to Officer K. Crouch at [email protected]
Library Corner Click here for info on Friendswood Public
Library Programs and Events
Are You Connected? Sign Up For... CodeRED, the City of Friendswood's emergency communication system www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/CodeRED/ Facebook www.facebook.com/friendswoodcity Twitter twitter.com/FriendswoodCity Email www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.ale rt Copyright © 2015 City of Friendswood, Texas All Rights Reserved.
120th Annual 4th of July Celebration
Thousands attended the day's activities, including the Grand Parade, Carnival, Concert and Fireworks.
I-45 construction Library Summer Reading Animal Control report radKIDS training Are you connected?
Movies in the Park The free, Friday night summer tradition has returned. There will be four movies (all rated PG) at the Evelyn B. Newman Amphitheater in Centennial Park. They begin at dusk, between 7:30 and 8 p.m.
Mayor Kevin M. Holland
Mayor Pro Tem Jim Hill
July 17 July 24 July 31 August 7
Planes: Fire and Rescue Big Hero 6 The Incredibles The Boxtrolls
Council Position 1 Steve Rockey
Keep Friendswood Beautiful Award
Council Position 2 Billy Enochs
Council Position 4 Patrick J. McGinnis
Council Position 5 John Scott
Council Position 6 Carl Gustafson
City of Friendswood Mission Statement It is the Mission of the Council and Staff of the City of Friendswood to provide the highest level of service to our citizens at the greatest value.
Sherry Goen, Chairperson of Keep Friendswood Beautiful (second from left), and Parks and Recreation staff (from right) James Toney, Kimberly Ramirez and Katy Blanchard accept the Governor's Community Achievement Award. With the award recognizing outstanding community improvement came a $210,000 prize. Since learning of the award in March, members of KFB have been developing specific ideas of how to spend the landscape funding from the Texas Department of Transportation.
El Dorado Overpass to Close TxDOT will close the El Dorado Blvd. overpass at I-45/Gulf Freeway on Friday, July 10 at 9 p.m. until late November 2015 for reconstruction. The existing overpass will be demolished and a new, atgrade intersection will be constructed. This is part of the $93 million construction project on I-45 from FM 2351 to Medical Center Boulevard, scheduled for completion the second quarter of 2017.
Library Summer Reading Program Thursday, July 16, 2 p.m. Every Hero has a story, come hear stories from every day heroes of our community! Named 20th Safest City in the U.S.A. Neighborhood Scout
Tuesday, July 21, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Texas A&M Chemistry Road Show Thursday, July 23, 1:30 p.m. Magic Show with Steve Burton Show tickets are handed out 15 minutes prior to start time.
Children's Storytimes 2007 & 2009 Named one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.A.
Toddlertime (for babies from birth to 3 years) Tuesday's, Wednesday's, and Friday's 10:15 a.m. Preschool Storytime (for ages 3-6) Tuesday's, Wednesday's, and Friday's 10:45 a.m. Rattle and Rhyme (for babies 0 to 18 months) Monday's 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Crafts for 5 to 7 year olds, Monday's, 1:30 to 2 p.m.
2009 Named one of the Best Affordable Suburbs in the U.S.A.
Children's Program Schedule: http://www.friendswood.lib.tx.us/childinfo/chi ldrensdept.htm Adult Program Schedule: http://www.friendswood.lib.tx.us/lib_business/Fall.htm For more information, call the Library at (281) 482-7135
2014 Comptroller Leadership Circle Member
Animal Control Mid-Year Report The first six months of 2015 have been noteworthy for the City of Friendswood Animal Control operations. From January 1 to June 30, 2015, Animal Control has impounded 210 dogs and 121 cats.
2011 Named One of the Best Towns for Families
That is a 39 percent decrease in the number of animals impounded, compared to the first six months of 2014. For the complete report, click on www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/index.cfm?fuseaction=content. pageDetails&id=60293&typeID=150 2012 "Best City to Live" Bay Area Houston Magazine
Foll ow Us
radKIDS® Training radKIDS® is a violence prevention program designed for kids aged 5-12. It teaches them how to defensively resist aggression. Classes are offered based on the age of the child. For kids age 5-7, classes are July 27 though 30. For kids age 8 through 12, classes are August 3 through 6. A parent or guardian is required to attend the training with their child. For more information or to reserve a training spot, send an email to Officer K. Crouch at [email protected]
Library Corner Click here for info on Friendswood Public
Library Programs and Events
Are You Connected? Sign Up For... CodeRED, the City of Friendswood's emergency communication system www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/CodeRED/ Facebook www.facebook.com/friendswoodcity Twitter twitter.com/FriendswoodCity Email www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.ale rt Copyright © 2015 City of Friendswood, Texas All Rights Reserved.
