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HOW DOES WEBSTER REPAIR DAMAGED SIDEWALKS?

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Public Works Support Services removes the damaged sidewalk sections and the area is cleared.

The ground is then graded and prepared to ensure the surface is level and has proper drainage.

Forms are set to outline the new sidewalk, and the crew checks the alignment and depth before concrete is poured.

Once the concrete arrives, the crew works together to place, spread, level, and finish the concrete.

With a five-person crew, each member may assist with a different part of the process, such as directing the pour, spreading the concrete, leveling it, edging the sides, applying the finish, and cleaning the work area. The exact roles can shift depending on the project’s size and condition, but each person plays a part in ensuring the sidewalk is safe, smooth, and properly finished.

SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR

One of the many projects Public Works Support Services oversees is sidewalk rehabilitation. Routine sidewalk repairs help improve pedestrian safety, accessibility, and the overall appearance of the City.

Replacing damaged concrete reduces trip hazards, helps maintain ADA accessibility, and supports safer walking routes for residents, visitors, and businesses. These repairs also help preserve public infrastructure and

prevent smaller issues from becoming larger, more costly problems.

Areas are identified through routine inspections, staff observations, and resident concerns or complaints. When damaged, uneven, or unsafe sidewalk sections are reported or found during surveys, they are reviewed and scheduled for repair based on need and priority.

Needed repairs continue to be renewed and scheduled throughout the City based on inspections and reports. priority needs.

If you would like to report a sidewalk issue, please contact Public Works at 281.316.3700.

The City is committed to providing safe and accessible sidewalks. Sidewalks play a crucial role in enhancing the overall walkability of our community.

Finished sidewalk result

WHAT’S THE BUZZ in Webster?

CALLING ALL SENIORS Free Legal Planning Clinic

Houston-Galveston Area Council’s (H-GAC) Elder Justice Program assists seniors in recovering from crime. Their team of lawyers works free of charge to stop abuse, minimize harm, recover lost assets, and obtain justice.

H-GAC will be hosting a free four-session legal planning clinic at the Webster Civic Center in September to help seniors prepare for a time when they may no longer be able to care for themselves.

Swedish meatballs, anyone? IKEA opened its 10th Texas location in Webster on June 27 at 19801 Gulf Freeway.

As the second IKEA location in the Houston area and the third to open in Texas this year, the new 93,000-square-foot Webster store offers a more accessible and convenient IKEA shopping experience for customers throughout the region.

Inside, shoppers can explore fully furnished showroom displays and more than 7,000 home furnishing products, with thousands available for immediate

takeaway. The store also offers personalized design consultations, the beloved Swedish food experience, and an As-is Department filled with discounted, gently used finds, bringing nearly everything customers love about IKEA closer to home.

Pictured top left: Webster Mayor and City Council join the IKEA team to celebrate the grand opening with a ribbon-cutting and traditional Swedish log-sawing ceremony.

Pictured bottom left: Mayor Donna Jasso addresses guests and presents a Key to the City to the IKEA Webster team during the opening day celebration.

Who Qualifies?

• Seniors aged 65+ or disabled individuals of any age

• Seniors who live in Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, or Wharton counties

• Individuals who have been the victim of a crime

Examples of Crimes

• Consumer Fraud

• Contractor Scams

• Family Violence

• Financial Exploitation

• Identity Theft

• Internet Scams

• Neglect or Physical Abuse

• Sexual Assault

• Stalking or Harrassment

WEBSTER’S AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

The Webster After-School Enrichment Program is a free program that contributes to the success of students in 2nd-5th grade by developing and strengthening basic learning skills through homework and interactive activities.

Registration begins August 12th

3-6 P.M.

Webster Recreation Center

311 Pennsylvania Avenue

For more information, call 281.316.4137.

Back to School Safety Checklist

The start of a new school year calls for extra caution. Drivers need to pay special attention to the millions of children and teens crossing streets, waiting at bus stops, and boarding buses. Each year in Texas, hundreds of vehicle crashes occur in school zones, resulting in severe injuries and death.

Accidents like these are preventable when drivers follow school bus and school zone laws and use these safety driving tips.

Stop When Red Lights Are Flashing

Red flashing lights and an extended stop sign mean a school bus is stopped to let students on or off. Drivers behind or in front of a school bus must stop even if the road is divided. Passing a school bus with red flashing lights in Texas is illegal.

Slow Down In School Zones And Near Bus Stops

Obey speed limit signs. Look for students walking in the street or riding bicycles, especially in neighborhoods without sidewalks. Students on bikes are often inexperienced. Give them plenty of room.

Follow At A Safe Distance And Be Prepared For Frequent Stops

Be alert at intersections and crosswalks. Students often dart into crosswalks, streets, and between vehicles, especially when trying to catch a bus. Always come to a complete stop.

If your child is younger or going to school for the first time, teach them:

• Their phone number, address, how to contact their parents at work, how to contact another trusted adult, and how to dial 911.

• Not to talk to strangers or accept rides from someone they don’t know.

If your child walks to school, teach them to:

• Walk on the sidewalk. If no sidewalk is available, walk facing traffic.

• Stop and look left, right, and left again to see if cars are coming.

• Cross the street at the corner, obey traffic signals, and stay in the crosswalk.

• Never run out into the street or cross between parked cars.

DRIVERS, SLOW DOWN!

Drivers should slow down as children head back to school. Know that yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is getting ready to stop; motorists should slow down and be prepared to stop. Red flashing lights and an extended stop sign indicate the bus is stopped and children are getting on or off.

Firefighter Alex Waltenbaugh teaches campers how to use a fire hose.

The 2026 Ultimate Slammin’ Summer Camp took a field trip to the Webster Fire Station, where the kids learned about fire prevention and safety. Through this effort, the campers learned the three main goals within fire prevention:

Life Safety

Property Protection

Educate to Prevent Harm

The primary goals of fire safety efforts are to protect building occupants from injury and prevent loss of life.

The secondary goal of fire safety is to prevent property damage.

The third goal is to develop and provide programs and services that promote safety and actively educate the public. we serve.

Lieutenant Luis Gonzalez demonstrates a ‘dummy drag’ with campers, showing how to safely rescue someone from a fire.

The campers learned firefighter tactics, including forcible entry, rescue, crawlspace operations, and fire extinguishing. They also learned about the Webster EMS apparatus and met personnel who demonstrated basic life-safety equipment.

PET HEALTH SAFETY DRIVETHRU VACCINE CLINIC

Save the date! The Webster Animal Shelter is once again teaming up with ACES Veterinary Hospital for a Pet Health Safety Drive-Thru Clinic.

Various vaccinations will be available to help protect your pets from common diseases and illnesses. Keeping your pets up to date on vaccinations is essential for their health and well-being.

For additional vaccine pricing details, contact Webster Humane Services at 281.316.3700.

Vaccine Pricing

$65 Puppy Package (under 6 months): Vaccine exam, DA2PP + Bordetella, Rabies (if age appropiate), Deworming

$65 Cat/Kitten Package: Vaccinne exam, FVRCP, FeLV, Rabies (if age appropiate), Deworming (if under 6 months)

$80 Adult Dog Package: Vaccine exam, DA2PP + Bordetella, Rabies, Heartworm test

Add-On or Single Services

• $15 Rabies (1 year)

• $22 Rabies (3 year)

• $27 Heartworm Test

• $15 Microchip

• $22 Lepto

• $22 Bordetella

• $20 Microchip SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH 8 TO 11 A.M.

PREPARE FOR HURRICANE FLOODING

NOW THAT Hurricane Season is here, it’s time to make sure you’re prepared for the next big storm.

THE CITY WANTS YOU TO BE PREPARED BEFORE THE NEXT BIG

STORM HEADS OUR WAY

Visit the City’s Geographical Information System (GIS) mapping website at https://webstertx.gov/868/Maps and click on the links under Flood Information to find out the flood risk for your property. You can also scan the QR code above to access the website.

FLOOD INFORMATION

Scan the QR code to access the City’s GIS mapping website

Understand your flood risk by learning about the types of flooding that can impact your home and community. Types of flooding include flash floods, river floods, storm surges, coastal floods, burn scars, debris flows, ice/debris jams, snowmelt, dry wash, dam breaks, and levee failures.

Maintain flood insurance on your property. Damage from floods is not included in your homeowner’s insurance. Call your insurance agent to make sure you’re covered before it’s too late.

Register for emergency notifications through Swift911 and follow the City of Webster on social media platforms so you can stay current on severe weather in the area. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Contact the City’s Floodplain Administrator at 281-316-4131 to see if a permit is needed before you make any repairs or improvements to your home. Keep debris and trash out of streams and ditches so water doesn’t back up and increase the flooding risk to nearby buildings.

Consider some property protection measures such as making sure your downspouts drain away from your home to protect your foundation.

Don’t dump in the drains, as they lead to Galveston Bay.

Make an emergency supply kit for your home that includes enough supplies for you and your family for a few days in case there is a power outage.

What’s the Difference Between a Flood Watch and a Flood Warning?

A flood/flash flood WATCH means a flood or flash flood is possible

A flood/flash flood WARNING means a flood or flash flood is already occurring or will occur soon. TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION!

Flash floods: Can be sudden and violent, with little to no warning. Designate a place on higher ground that you can reach quickly, and make plans to move there before flooding begins.

River floods: Know whether you are in an area prone to river floods. Review your evacuation plan so that you can leave quickly if officials advise you to evacuate.

Storm surge: Be prepared to evacuate immediately if local officials advise. A storm surge can cause water levels to rise rapidly and flood large areas within minutes.

Coastal flooding: Be prepared to evacuate immediately if local officials advise you to. Move inland before flooding begins.

TURN AROUND. DON’T DROWN. Never walk, swim, or drive through floodwater. Just 6 in. (15 cm.) of fastmoving floodwater can knock you over, and 12 in. (30 cm.) can carry your vehicle away.

CITY COUNCIL JUNE RECAP

• City Council approved a Webster Economic Development Corporation project expenditure for a contract with Elite Construction and Engineering Services, LLC for construction of an access drive and associated infrastructure within Flyway.

• City Council authorized a Resolution approving the Webster Economic Development Corporation annual budget for fiscal year 2025-2026.

• City Council adopted a Resolution designating the Harris County Tax Assessor Collector’s office to calculate the no-new revenue tax rate and the voter approval tax rate in accordance with the Texas tax code.

• City Council authorized the Chief of Police to sign a purchase order with Motorola Solutions to renew smart features on APX N70 and APX Next radios.

• City Council authorized the Chief of Police to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston for the Webster Police Department Explosives Detection K9 team to assist with security sweeps for the FIFA World Cup event scheduled for June 14-July 4, 2026.

• Community Development Director Adriel Montalvan introduced Vince Hustead as the City’s new City Planner.

• City Council presented a Proclamation to the Daughters of the American Revolution honoring the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America.

• City Council recognized Webster resident Jeff Fox for his contributions to NASA’s Artemis II mission and presented him with the “Artemis Circle” street sign, which will be installed in the Edgewater subdivision.

• City Council authorized a purchase order to Construction Masters of Houston, Inc. for the replacement of perimeter enclosures and electrical service upgrades at Lift Stations 6 and 11.

• City Council authorized a purchase order to Silsbee Ford for one 2026 Ford F-150.

• City Council authorized Mayor Jasso to terminate a contract for owner’s convenience with TWL Construction for a Rice Creek Lane Landscape Project within Flyway.

City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of the month.

For more information on the next City Council meeting, visit our website by scanning the QR code!

Red, White, and You

Thank you to everyone who joined us for another unforgettable Fourth of July celebration!

It was a joy to mark our nation’s 250th birthday together, and we look forward to celebrating with you again next year.

A special thanks to Webster Public Works, Fire, Police, and Community Development for their dedication and hard work in making this event a success every year.