Through the end of March, Friendswood residents can complete a survey to share their input on how the city should update its comprehensive plan, which will guide the direction of the city’s future growth and development. 

The details: The survey, linked on the city’s website, asks questions about topics like future development, improvements and transportation infrastructure. 

Quote of note: “A comprehensive plan is a long-range strategic document that serves as the community blueprint of future growth, development and quality of life,” Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Thomas Hinckley said at Friendswood City Council’s March 2 meeting. “It outlines how the city intends to address challenges and opportunities while working toward a shared vision created with significant community input.”

There are several spring and summer camps available in Pearland, Friendswood and Manvel. 

Friendswood: 
Generate YM360 Summer Camp - First Baptist Friendswood
Students who completed sixth to 12th grade in the 2025-26 school year can travel to Marshall, Texas, and stay at the ETBU campus to learn more about religious faith at the week-long camp.
Type: overnight, traveling
Ages: sixth-12th grade
Dates: June 1-5
Cost: $419-$459 (varies by registration date)
111 E. Heritage Drive, Friendswood

Pearland:
Summer Orchestra Camp
Violin, viola, cello and double bass players with at least a year of experience can gain conducting experience and learn ensemble skills as well as music performed around the world.
Type: music
Ages: 8+
Dates: July 13-17
Cost: $300

• 2849 Miller Ranch Road, Ste. 503, Pearland

Texas attracts dozens of company headquarters to the state annually, with at least 314 businesses moving their main office to Texas from other states between 2015-2024, data from the governor’s office shows.

Zooming in: At least 24 companies moved their headquarters to Texas in 2024, with more than half landing in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Two companies relocated from other countries, with data center developer Hive Digital Technologies bringing its home base from Canada to San Antonio and pharmaceutical company IntraBio Inc. moving its headquarters from the United Kingdom to Austin.

How we got here: State officials and experts said Texas’ economic incentives and light regulatory environment are key reasons why companies brought their operations to the state in recent years.

“Texas wants companies to move here, and [company leaders] know that,” Megan Mauro, interim president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, told Community Impact. “Our legislative policy is really impacted by the voices of employers here.”