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DECEMBER <strong>2016</strong><br />

GOVERNOR’S PLACE


SAFETY AND SECURITY TIPS FROM S.E.A.L. SECURITY:<br />

GIFT CARDS - HOW TO AVOID SCAMS<br />

Purchasing a gift card might seem like an easy solution for<br />

a last minute gift or the hard-to-buy-for. There is nothing to<br />

wrap, the size and color are always right and it’s convenient.<br />

However, the convenience may be undermined by a scam. The<br />

scam is simple: Scammers record the gift card information and<br />

then call the gift card’s toll-free phone number in a few days to<br />

check it’s balance. Once the scammer knows the card is activated<br />

and how much it is worth, they cash it in. Scammers quickly use<br />

the gift card information to shop online - depleting the value of<br />

the card that the purchaser (or its recipient) still possesses.<br />

The same can also be performed in a more sophisticated<br />

fashion - scammers use a small handheld scanner to read the<br />

serial number embedded in the card and then reprogram used<br />

cards with the stolen data. Once activated the reprogrammed<br />

cards can be used in stores, online or even resold sold to<br />

unsuspecting gift card shoppers.<br />

Another variation of this scam includes carefully removing<br />

new, inactive cards from their packaging and replacing them<br />

with used blank cards. The thieves keep the card numbers of<br />

the used card and when the shopper activates it, the thieves<br />

again have access to the money.<br />

TIPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF<br />

While you may not want to substitute cash or a traditional gift<br />

for a gift card, you can take some steps to help protect yourself:<br />

• Carefully inspect the card you wish to purchase; if it appears<br />

tampered with, move on.<br />

• When possible, ask for a card from behind the counter,<br />

instead of selecting one from a rack available to the public.<br />

• Be sure any activation labels or scratch-off areas are intact.<br />

• Do not give your personal information such as a social<br />

security number to the cashier. The store does not need it.<br />

• Immediately after activation, ask the cashier to scan the<br />

card so that you can verify that the amount you requested is<br />

available.<br />

• Keep your receipt as proof of purchase and value.<br />

• If shopping online, only buy directly from the company<br />

issuing the gift card.<br />

• Do not buy from online auction sites as gift cards may be<br />

counterfeit, stolen or valued at less than promised.<br />

• Register the gift card if the service is available.<br />

ADDITIONAL GIFT CARD TIPS<br />

• Ask about or read the fine print for expiration dates.<br />

• Be aware of any usage or dormancy fees.<br />

• Consider fees for both the purchaser and the user.<br />

• Check for purchase exceptions. Can the card be used to buy<br />

anything?<br />

• Is the card also valid for online purchases?<br />

• Treat the card like cash.<br />

GOVERNORS PLACE HOTLINE: 281-749-1300<br />

Our dispatch center is available to residents 24/7.<br />

BOY SCOUT TROOP 987 WILL BE OFFERING A US FLAG<br />

ROUTE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!<br />

The Boy Scout Troop 987 is offering this service to your<br />

neighborhood as a service fundraiser. For $35, the scouts<br />

will place a 3’ x 5’ flag at your residence on the following<br />

national holidays (place approximately sunrise and take away<br />

approximately sundown): Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Flag<br />

Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Patriot Day and Veteran’s<br />

Day. Monies raised through this project will support Scouts of<br />

Troop 987 in activities, such as attending summer camp, going on<br />

regular camping excursions and participating in other activities.<br />

This service fundraiser will also help our scouts build pride in<br />

their community while helping to earn their own way for scouting<br />

activities. If you have any questions, please contact John Angel at<br />

jangel@crstexas.com or call 713-429-2969.<br />

We also offer for a one-time fee of $75 to come and place flag<br />

for you and then leave the flag with you and you are responsible<br />

for putting out and taking down. Governor’s <strong>Place</strong> HOA rules -<br />

Temporary flags such as these cannot be displayed more than<br />

three consecutive days.<br />

If you decide to help us in our endeavor, please fill out your<br />

information in the form and send in your check, made payable<br />

to Troop 987, to the address below. Thank you for your support!<br />

Flags to you!<br />

Boy Scout Troop 987<br />

Mail To:<br />

John Angel ASM Troop 987<br />

806 Copper Creek Drive, Katy, TX 77450<br />

Please note - this agreement is between the Boy Scouts and the<br />

individual homeowner, not G.P.H.O.A.<br />

PARKING LAWS WILL BE ENFORCED<br />

As many residents have noticed, cars parking in the wrong<br />

direction on the side of the road has become an increasing<br />

problem throughout the community. The officers that patrol<br />

the neighborhood have been giving warnings for this, but will<br />

begin issuing tickets. Please utilize your driveway and garage and<br />

when parking on the street is necessary, please park in the same<br />

direction as traffic.<br />

Additional parking problems have occurred at the tennis and<br />

clubhouse parking lots. As a result, the Board has adopted a<br />

Common Area Parking and Tow Policy. The Policy has been filed<br />

in the official public records with the Harris County Clerk and<br />

is available by visiting www.crest-management.com, clicking<br />

on Communities and selecting <strong>Governors</strong> <strong>Place</strong>. Towing will be<br />

enforced.<br />

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WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY<br />

Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby<br />

team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen in<br />

the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and<br />

guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.<br />

We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must<br />

be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older.<br />

Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more information. You<br />

can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. Join<br />

up now to become an integral part in founding and building our league.<br />

KATY RUGBY CLUB<br />

Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport - Rugby? All ages welcome - boys<br />

& girls, Training every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch High School, For<br />

more information, please visit www.katyrugbyclub.com.<br />

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KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB<br />

The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what Lacrosse<br />

is all about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the fastest growing<br />

team sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy Cavalier<br />

Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls from Kindergarten thru<br />

High School. No experience needed. For more information visit our<br />

website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org.<br />

Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse or just love the sport?<br />

We are looking for Coaches for boys and girls. Please contact us for more<br />

information if you would like to volunteer and be a part of the Katy<br />

Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822.<br />

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE<br />

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite<br />

you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our<br />

purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have fun<br />

while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the Pro<br />

Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653.<br />

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Join the MONTY BALLARD YMCA<br />

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The Y offers the support you and your family need to learn,<br />

grow and thrive.<br />

LOCAL BROWNIE TROOP ENGAGES IN HANDS-ON<br />

MEDICAL EMERGENCY LESSONS<br />

Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center at Cinco Ranch hosted 10 girl<br />

scouts from Brownie Troop 152022, nine parent chaperones and six of<br />

the troop members’ siblings on Tuesday, Oct. 11 th . The scouts had the<br />

opportunity to tour the facility and receive hands-on lessons regarding<br />

orthopedic splinting, basic first aid, vital signs, various pediatric<br />

treatments and other emergency services. The emergency care center<br />

staff even performed a demonstration of an X-ray and CT scan. The First<br />

Aid Badge was awarded to the girls for this visit and each took home a<br />

Houston Methodist lunchbox and an unforgettable experience.<br />

• Discounts on programs and classes<br />

• Free Child Watch while you work out<br />

• Wide variety of free group<br />

exercise classes<br />

• Free SMART Start wellness orientations<br />

Learn more at ymcahouston.org/katy.<br />

YMCA at Katy Main Street Coming Spring 2017.<br />

A Second location serving the Katy area.<br />

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build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Everyone is welcome.<br />

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THE THIRD NUTCRACKER TEA PARTY AND MARKET<br />

Start your holiday season off with the Magic of the Nutcracker and the<br />

Sugar Plum Fairy’s whimsical. Delight in a delectable tea party with<br />

an assortment of confectionery treats and sandwiches while meeting<br />

with your favorite Nutcracker characters. Enjoy a special reading and<br />

performances from The Nutcracker Suite. Character photo opportunities<br />

and autographs. Find that special gift at our Mini Nutcracker Market<br />

from local Katy vendors. The Nutcracker Sweet Tea Party brings the<br />

community and families together as a prelude to the performance of<br />

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Fundraisers<br />

THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER<br />

ANNUAL “SANTA AND FRIENDS” TOY DONATION DRIVE<br />

The EmPowerment Center is sponsoring our Annual “Santa and Friends”<br />

Toy Donation Drive, thru <strong>December</strong> 16, <strong>2016</strong>. Then join us for a Ho! Ho!<br />

Ho! Toy giveaway weekend beginning Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 17 th at 10 AM,<br />

Santa & Friends host “Snacks & Toys” and Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 18 th at 9<br />

AM, it’s Santa & Friends host a Holiday Celebration with Toys, both days<br />

on the campus of The EmPowerment Center, 20910 Park Row Blvd, Katy,<br />

Texas 77449. Everyone is welcome. For additional information visit us<br />

online at www.beempowered.com or call our office at 281-578-3535 to<br />

support or receive.<br />

CRIMSON CAVALETTES SECOND ANNUAL<br />

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR<br />

The Crimson Cavalettes of Tompkins High School will be hosting their<br />

second annual Holiday Home Tour on <strong>December</strong> 2 nd -3 rd from 6-8:30 PM.<br />

Take a walk through beautifully decorated homes that are decked out in<br />

their holiday finest! Tickets are $12 and can be purchased on the Crimson<br />

Cavalettes website. More information on this and other upcoming events<br />

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TAYLOR HS 13 TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY<br />

HOME TOUR SETS DATES<br />

James E. Taylor High School Project Grad is excited to announce the<br />

dates of the 13 th Annual Holiday Home Tour. Six fabulous families have<br />

agreed to open their lovely homes in the Katy Community to raise funds<br />

for Project Grad. The Katy community is invited to tour these homes filled<br />

with holiday décor.<br />

Thursday, <strong>December</strong> 8 th , 5-9 PM<br />

Friday, <strong>December</strong> 9 th , 10 AM-2 PM and/or 5-9 PM<br />

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Each home will feature a different silent auction basket. Taylor High<br />

School students and their parents will also decorate trees to be raffled<br />

off on Friday night.<br />

Tickets for the Holiday Home Tour can be purchased after November 1,<br />

<strong>2016</strong> for $15 from Hauerland’s Store at 1648 South Mason Road or at the<br />

Senior Office of James E. Taylor High School. Additionally, tickets can be<br />

purchased or questions asked at thsprojectgrad17@yahoo.com. Money<br />

raised will help seniors celebrate their 2017 graduation by offering a safe<br />

haven with friends and teachers.<br />

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• Rooms Additions • Complete Renovations • Patio Covers<br />

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13 TH ANNUAL COUGAR STARS’ ANNUAL HOLIDAY<br />

PARADE OF HOMES, DECEMBER 8 TH AND DECEMBER 9 TH<br />

Come out and tour some of Katy’s most beautiful holiday homes! For<br />

more information, please visit: www.crhscougarstars.org.<br />

Tickets available at:<br />

Hauerland’s<br />

Southern Diva’s Boutique<br />

Laura’s Line Boutique<br />

The Dancer’s Closet<br />

Theater/Fine Art<br />

THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY<br />

<strong>2016</strong>-2017 SEASON<br />

Handel’s Messiah: Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 3 rd , 7:30 PM<br />

Joy to the World: Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 4 th , 3 PM<br />

Americana: Saturday, March 11 th , 7:30 PM and Sunday, March 12 th , 3 PM<br />

Music Fit for a King: Saturday, May 6 th , 7:30 PM<br />

For more information, please visit the HCS website at www.<br />

houstonchoral.org.<br />

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HOUSTON FAMILY ARTS CENTER<br />

IS NOW STAGEWORKS THEATRE<br />

“Not just the name, but our entire mission, has expanded… for the<br />

better.”<br />

FOR THE HOLIDAYS, STAGEWORKS THEATRE PRESENTS THE<br />

TOUCHING STORY OF OLIVER!<br />

Adults and children of all ages will enjoy the music and show.<br />

Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM, with<br />

Sunday matinees at 3 PM, November 25 th -<strong>December</strong> 18 th on the Garza<br />

Mainstage at Stageworks Theatre. There will be a special Saturday<br />

matinee on <strong>December</strong> 17 th at 2 PM. Tickets are on sale now and may<br />

be purchased online at stageworkstx.org or by phone at 281-587-6100.<br />

Special pricing is available for groups of 10 or more.<br />

For more information, please visit www.houstonfac.com or call HFAC at<br />

281-587-6100.<br />

Holiday/Christmas Events<br />

A HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS<br />

The Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Fulshear<br />

presents A Holly Jolly Christmas on Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 3, <strong>2016</strong><br />

in Downtown Fulshear from 5:30 PM to 9 PM. This year’s Holly Jolly<br />

Christmas will include Ice Skating, Santa, Live Music, The Frozen<br />

Sisters, a Live Nativity, along with a Children’s area, Vendor Booths and<br />

a Walking Parade. The event will commence promptly at 5:30 PM with<br />

announcements and a walking parade. Parade entry is free. Vendors and<br />

stores will be set up with food, crafts, clothing and jewelry so you can<br />

get some holiday shopping done! Santa will arrive during the parade and<br />

will visit the children’s area, which will also include a LIVE Nativity Scene<br />

and an Ice skating rink! Live music during the event by Thrive church and<br />

White Stone band. The White Stone Band is comprised of nine Katy and<br />

Fort Bend area worship music veterans with a passion for Funk, Jazz and<br />

R&B. They come together to honor the music of Chicago, Earth Wind &<br />

Fire, Steely Dan, Tower of Power, Steve Wonder and others. Temporary<br />

road closures for the event: All lanes of FM 359 will be closed between<br />

Front St. and Second St. between 11 AM, Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 3, <strong>2016</strong><br />

and 1 AM on Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 4, <strong>2016</strong>. Front St. will be closed between<br />

Wilson St. and Harris St. for the duration of the event. Detour routes and<br />

parking information can be found on the City of Fulshear website at<br />

www.fulsheartexas.gov.<br />

If you’d like more information about this event or to register for the<br />

parade, please contact Amy Norvell at anorvell@fulshearareachamber.<br />

com or call 832-600-3221.<br />

JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM<br />

EXPERIENCE THE NIGHT HOPE WAS BORN<br />

Current - A Christian Church (currentchristian.org) is hosting the<br />

15 th annual Journey to Bethlehem - an outdoor walk-through drama<br />

portraying the birth of Christ. The event will be held Thursday through<br />

Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 8 th -11 th at Current - A Christian Church, located at<br />

26600 Westheimer Parkway, just south of Interstate 10, Pin Oak exit #740.<br />

Thursday, <strong>December</strong> 8 th and Friday, <strong>December</strong> 9 th , 7-9 PM, Saturday,<br />

<strong>December</strong> 10 th , 5-9 PM and Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 11 th , 5-8 PM.<br />

A winding trail and experienced guides will lead you through a series of<br />

live action scenes tracing the journey Mary and Joseph took centuries<br />

ago as they were expecting the miraculous birth of Christ. Your travels<br />

will lead you through the village of Nazareth, into the camp of the Magi,<br />

past the Roman census and open-air markets of Judea, ultimately ending<br />

at the simple manger where Christmas began.<br />

For tickets or more information on Journey to Bethlehem, visit<br />

jtbcurrent.com. Tickets are $6 per person (children 5 and under are free)<br />

but Thursday night is a free premier night. There will be an Express Pass<br />

option available for purchase at $12 per person (infants are free). Check<br />

out a highlight video, photo gallery and more at jtbcurrent.com today!<br />

Community Events<br />

NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN<br />

SATURDAYS IN NATURE<br />

This program is held on the second Saturday of each month at the<br />

Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. Arrive anytime between 9 and 11:30<br />

AM. The program ends at 12 noon. A guided nature walk will begin at<br />

10 AM. No reservations required. Donations are encouraged. This is<br />

a “whole family” program; parents or other adult guardians should<br />

participate with their children. Upcoming programs include November:<br />

Tree Walk(Leaf Printing Art). <strong>December</strong> program on Winter in the<br />

Woods(Nature Ornaments) .<br />

THE TITMOUSE CLUB<br />

The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5<br />

sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is<br />

offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from<br />

mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary,<br />

440 Wilchester Boulevard. Each week features a different nature theme<br />

and may include nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in<br />

the woods. For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org and<br />

look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child per session or a<br />

5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied<br />

by an adult during the program. Upcoming programs include:<br />

<strong>December</strong> 6 th &7 th : Scaly Reptiles<br />

<strong>December</strong> 13 th &14 th : Christmas in the Woods<br />

AFTER SCHOOL NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB<br />

Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children (ages 6-10,<br />

K-5 th ) who are interested in investigating the natural world. Each month<br />

we will explore a different ecology topic, focusing on our own native<br />

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plants and animals. We will make a craft to take home, go on a nature<br />

hike, dip-net for fish and tadpoles in the ponds and get to know the plants<br />

and animals of the Bayou City! Fee/reservations are required. Reserve<br />

your child’s spot at www.houstonaudubon.org. For more information<br />

contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, bfoshee@<br />

houstonaudubon.org or 713-464-4900. Upcoming programs include:<br />

<strong>December</strong> 15 th : Christmas in the Woods<br />

OWL PROWLS<br />

Houston Audubon Docent Guild sponsors 4 owl prowls for the <strong>2016</strong>-17<br />

season. Owl prowls begin with a lively program on owls including an<br />

opportunity to meet live, rehabilitated owls followed by a walk in the<br />

woods in search of wild owls. For more information, to reserve and pay<br />

online go to www.houstonaudubon.org.<br />

Owl Prowl dates are <strong>December</strong> 9, <strong>2016</strong>, January 13, 2017 and February<br />

10, 2017. Owl Prowls start at 7 PM, end at 9 PM and begin in the log cabin<br />

at the Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary. The fee is $12 for adults and $8 for<br />

children (ages 6-17). All prowlers must be at least 6 years of age and there<br />

must be at least one adult present for each two children.<br />

Dress for walking in the woods and the weather. Please park in the<br />

Memorial Drive United Methodist Church west parking lot at 12955<br />

Memorial Drive or the Sanctuary’s small lot at 440 Wilchester. Preregistration<br />

is required and there is a maximum number of participants<br />

for each prowl.<br />

Class Reunion<br />

WESTBURY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1971<br />

Westbury High School Class of 1971 is holding its 45 th Reunion on<br />

Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 7 PM to 11 PM at Ciao Bello’s Giardino<br />

Room located at 5161 San Felipe St., Houston, Texas 77056.<br />

For a flyer with payment information, please send your email address<br />

along with your full name (including maiden name) to Bill Kingsbury at<br />

westburyhs1971@gmail.com.<br />

Houston Area Events &<br />

Roadtrips<br />

<strong>December</strong> 2 nd - Ring in the season with the 97 th Annual Mayor’s Holiday<br />

Celebration and Tree Lighting in the heart of downtown Houston. The<br />

spectacular event is a holiday tradition of music, Santa, fireworks and<br />

family fun. A towering Holiday Tree, glowing with energy efficient LED<br />

lights, shimmering ornaments and a stunning star topper will light up<br />

the streets of downtown Houston this holiday season. The event takes<br />

place in Hermann Square at City Hall from 6 to 8 PM and is free and open<br />

to the public. www.houstontx.gov/mayorsholiday.<br />

<strong>December</strong> 2 nd -3 rd - A Vintage Celebration Gift Market at the great<br />

Southwest Equestrian Center, 2501 South Mason Rd., Katy, TX 77450 from<br />

10 AM-8 PM Friday and 10 AM - 6 PM on Saturday. For more information,<br />

visit www.celebrationsgiftmarket.com.<br />

<strong>December</strong> 2 nd - 4 th - Dickens on the Strand, Galveston, TX. The annual<br />

holiday street festival, based on 19 th century Victorian London, features<br />

parades, non-stop entertainment on five stages, strolling carolers,<br />

roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers and a host of other entertainers.<br />

Costumed vendors peddle their wares from street stalls and rolling carts<br />

laden with holiday food and drink, Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing,<br />

jewelry, holiday decorations and gift items. As always, attendees in<br />

Victorian costume are admitted for half price! For more information,<br />

www.galveston.com/dickensonthestrand.<br />

Join us at First UMC Katy on Christmas Eve for Something More<br />

Christmas Eve Services:<br />

4 PM—Family Service<br />

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9 PM—Candlelight & Communion Service<br />

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Governor’s <strong>Place</strong><br />

Community Association<br />

Crest Management<br />

Bridgett Cummings, Community Mgr. - 281-945-4618<br />

Cori Isenhower, Community Mgr. - 281-945-4613<br />

Questions concerning pool and tennis courts access, grounds maintenance, pest<br />

control spraying, Association dues, etc., should be directed to Crest.<br />

BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />

Gary Russell 281-395-8164<br />

Jan Surmacz 281-693-3597<br />

Gary Harrington 281-395-3873<br />

Jesse Garcia 281-392-8803<br />

Dave Gilkeson 281-392-3771<br />

The GP board meetings are typically the third Wednesday of<br />

each month.<br />

GOVERNOR’S PLACE CLUBHOUSE<br />

Rental Fee is $75 • Administrative Fee $50<br />

Refundable Deposit is $100<br />

Clubhouse Rentals call Crest Mgmt.<br />

281-579-0761<br />

Swimming Pool Payphone 281-395-1699<br />

Governor’s <strong>Place</strong> pool is open Memorial Day weekend through<br />

Labor Day weekend.<br />

SECURITY<br />

Harris County Sheriff’s Dept. 713-221-6000<br />

Crime Stoppers<br />

SEAL Security<br />

713-222-TIPS<br />

281-749-1300<br />

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IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

911<br />

Fire/Ambulance<br />

Harris County ESD 48 281-578-2518<br />

Memorial Herman Katy Hospital 281-644-7000<br />

Houston Methodist West Hospital 832-522-5522<br />

Texas Children’s Hospital West 832-227-1000<br />

Houston Methodist St. Catherine Hospital 281-599-5700<br />

Poison Control 1-800-222-1222<br />

Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />

Mosquito Control 713-796-6900<br />

Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000<br />

Harris Co. Public Health & Environmental 713-439-6000<br />

Comcast Cable 713-341-1000<br />

Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />

Entex 713-659-2111<br />

Centerpoint Energy 713-207-2222<br />

www.centerpointenergy.com/outage<br />

Cimarron MUD (water) 832-490-1600<br />

WCA 713-292-2400<br />

METRO 713-635-4000<br />

SCHOOLS<br />

KISD Administration 281-237-6000<br />

Cimarron Elementary 281-237-6900<br />

West Memorial Elementary 281-237-6600<br />

West Memorial Junior High 281-237-6400<br />

Katy High School 281-237-6700<br />

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