Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Friendswood public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
19 topics in zoning
Comprehensive Plan Update and Future Land Use
Front Yard Fences
Subdivision and Site Plan Approval Authority
Zoning & land use
Subdivision Ordinance Amendments
FM 2351 Mixed-Use PUD
FM 2351 Rezoning
FM 2351 Development
FM 2351 Mixed-Use Development (Clear Creek Village)
FM 2351 Mixed-Use Rezoning and Development
Building Codes
Single-Family Lot Coverage Requirements
Lot Coverage
Sign and special event ordinances
Public Improvement District
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO APPENDIX C, ZONING FOR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES AND TEMPORARY USES
311 Laurel Rezoning
Zone Classification Change at 311 Laurel (Downtown District)
ZONE CHANGE REQUEST: 311 LAUREL
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Friendswood from local and regional media.
Intersection improvements at Pearland Parkway, Broadway Street to complete soonCheck out 6 ongoing, upcoming road projects in PearlandHaley Velasco·16h agoTransportation
Intersection improvements at Pearland Parkway, Broadway Street to complete soonCheck out 6 ongoing, upcoming road projects in PearlandHaley Velasco·16h agoTransportation
Mayor Whitmire, Controller Hollins clash over adviser's salary, work in tense city council meeting
A heated dispute between Houston Mayor John Whitmire and City Controller Chris Hollins erupted during Wednesday's City Council meeting over a senior mayoral financial adviser's nearly $127,000 salary and the amount of work he performs for the city.
Oct 1, 2026Harris County commissioners approve one of the largest tax rates in recent history
Harris County commissioners approved one of the largest tax rate increases in recent history that could add at least $100 to your property tax bill.
Sep 18, 2026Fulshear City Council removes longtime police chief over an 'overwhelming evidence of misconduct'
Fulshear City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to remove longtime Police Chief Kenny Seymour from his position following an independent investigation that city officials said uncovered "overwhelming evidence of misconduct."
Sep 16, 2026Federal disaster assistance approved for some Texas counties after July floods
At least 19 Texas counties will receive federal funding to repair infrastructure damaged by major July flooding in southwest Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday.
Sep 4, 2026'Outrageous': ABC13 viewer says she received $4,100 water bill from City of Houston
The City of Houston is looking into an ABC13 viewer's account after they received a water bill for more than $4,000.
Sep 2, 2026Man shot by officers after they say he reached for gun during traffic stop, Magnolia PD says
The suspect faces charges of possessing a firearm as a felon. Additionally, Magnolia PD reports that he has a warrant for fraud out of Harris County.
Aug 31, 2026Houston City College faces $107 million deferred maintenance backlog, new report shows
HCC says its facilities are currently in good condition, but the system's audit committee is examining how to keep up with repairs to elevators, roofs and other infrastructure.
Aug 31, 2026Garden Oaks Theatre faces demolition as community fights to save it
The historic theater will be bulldozed to make way for a shopping center if community members don't raise $1 million by 11:59 p.m. on Monday.
Aug 31, 2026Conroe resumes impact fee study for water, wastewater and roadway projects
Conroe is moving ahead with a study that could require new developments to help cover the cost of future water, wastewater and roadway infrastructure.
Aug 30, 2026Lawmakers added $1 to Texans’ car insurance policies; that money paid for thousands of Flock cameras
Lawmakers added $1 to Texans’ car insurance policies. That money paid for thousands of Flock cameras.
Aug 30, 2026Records allege DPS tipped ICE before deadly shooting; DPS says document is 'incorrect'
Records obtained by ABC13 allege that DPS tipped off ICE before the deadly shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. DPS said the document is "incorrect."
Aug 29, 2026