Canyon Gate at CR January 2018

Echoes from the Canyon 

Official Newsletter from the Canyon Gate at Cinco Ranch HOA Board of Directors 

January 2018 

Important Numbers pg. 3 

Family Focus pg. 7 

Houston Events pg. 18 

Featured Recipes pg. 29 

Library New pgs. 30-33 

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 

The Board of Directors would like to extend warm 

holiday greetings to all Canyon Gate residents. This 

year has been a very difficult one for the residents of 

Canyon Gate. The road travelled has been difficult, 

but it has been wonderful to see the hard work and 

determination of homeowners dedicated to rebuilding 

the community. 

Please remember that school will be out of session 

on December 15 th through January 2 nd . Use extra 

caution when driving in and around the community, 

as there will be more children out and about. 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

ONSITE OFFICE HOURS 

281-492-6020 

8:15 AM to 11:15 AM 

8:15 AM to 11:15 AM 

Closed 

Closed 

8:15 AM to 12:30 PM 

Closed Saturday 

Voicemail is available. Calls will be returned 

during scheduled office hours. 

CHRISTMAS BREAK: The office will be closed 

from December 18 th though January 1 st . 

The office will re-open on January 2 nd . 

2018 ASSESSMENTS DUE JANUARY 31, 2018 

The 2018 assessment fee of $1,166 is due 1/31/2018. Please note that there will 

be a $25 late fee added to all accounts not paid in full by 2/15/18. 

Credit card payments are accepted online ONLY with your Visa or MasterCard at 

www.canyongateatcincoranch.com (a 3% transaction fee will be applied for credit 

card payments or echecks). 

PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE 

Payment plans are available by emailing the onsite office - it will not be set up 

automatically. The earlier you contact the office to set up a plan, the easier it will 

be to work the plan into your budget. 

HARRIS COUNTY TOLL TAGS 

Please call the onsite office (281-492-6020) or email us to register your Harris County 

toll tag (phardilek@ccbpropertymanagement.com). The following information is 

required: Name, Address, Vehicle Make & Model and Old and New EZ Tag Numbers. 

Please do not give tag information to the guards - they do not have access to the 

gate computer. PLEASE REMEMBER to have your old tag number available when 

you are registering a new tag, so we can remove it from the system. 

The sticker-type EZ tags can be programmed into the system. However, the 

signal is not as powerful as that of the battery-powered tags. Please approach 

the gate slowly and stay as close to the left median as possible (that is where the 

reader is located); the new tags can’t be read by the system until you are very close 

to the gate. 

REMINDER ABOUT PARKING REGULATIONS 

The Association would like to remind everyone that there is NO CURBSIDE PARKING 

between the hours of 11 PM - 9 AM. VEHICLES IN VIOLATION WILL BE STICKERED. 

If vehicles are found repeatedly in violation, they will be towed at the owner’s 

expense. These parking regulations were put in to place to alleviate the difficulty 

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school buses were having navigating the neighborhood and to allow 

a time for problem-free residential access for emergency vehicles. 

Safety issues relating to morning work traffic and children going 

to school, garbage trucks, bike lanes and homeowner complaints 

about blocked driveways were also concerns. 

Please remember that angle or perpendicular parking is against 

deed restrictions. It is also a violation of local ordinance. Please remember 

that the front and back wheels of a vehicle must be parallel 

and within 18 inches of the curb. Angle or perpendicular parking 

may prohibit police, fire or any other emergency personnel from 

ingress or egress. Violators will have their vehicles stickered and 

if necessary, towed, if the vehicle is repeatedly found in violation. 

There is NO PARKING anytime in bicycle lanes. Exceptions to the 

street parking policy are made only to out of town guests with 

PRIOR NOTICE given to the office at 281-492-6020. Be sure to give 

your name and home address, the year, make, model and license 

plate number of the car, as well as the specific dates that car will 

be parked in the street. 

STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE 

To report a streetlight that is not working, call CenterPoint Energy 

at 713-207-2222. You will need to report both the number on the 

base of the pole (six digits) and the street address. You may also 

report outages online at www.centerpointenergy.com/outage. 

FITNESS CENTER/RECREATION CENTER LOBBY 

Anyone under the age of 18 is not allowed in the fitness center unless 

accompanied by a parent or guardian. The recreation center 

lobby is not to be used as a gathering place for kids to socialize. 

The Association is asking for all homeowners who use these facilities 

to help with watching over these areas. If a child is under the 

age of 18 and is in the fitness center without a parent or guardian 

or appears to be simply loitering in the lobby, please politely ask 

them to leave. Thank you. 

RECREATION CENTER RENTAL 

The recreation center has a room available for parties, meeting, reunions, 

etc. A signed contract plus a $300 security deposit will hold 

your reservation. Homeowners must be current on their dues (or 

payment plans) and rental fees must be received prior to the 

party. The rental rate is $35 an hour with a two-hour minimum. 

The key for the clubhouse is to be signed out and returned to the 

guards in the guardhouse. Please READ THE CONTRACT CAREFULLY 

before signing - this is a binding legal document and the rules and 

regulations stipulated in the contract will be enforced. Call the 

onsite office for additional information. 

Remember to bring your trash home with you after a party - the 

clubhouse trashcans are being filled to overflowing regularly. Fines 

will start being assessed if the rec center trashcans are filled up 

with party debris. 

IMPORTANT NUMBERS FOR CANYON GATE @ CINCO RANCH 

Who Do I Call? 

Canyon Gate @ Historic Cinco Ranch 

20422 Canyon Gate Blvd, Katy, Texas 77450 

Phone: 281-492-6020 

Fax: 281-492-3415 

Visit Us on the Web: http://www.canyongateatcincoranch.com 

CCB PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 281-793-8938 

Recreational Center 281-492-6020 

Canyon Gate Guard House 281-646-7906 

Pay Phone @ Pool 281-492-9075 

BOARD MEMBERS 

Bernie Leaney 281-579-8416 

leaney@sbcglobal.net 

Jim Pongrass 832-713-1340 

jpongrass@gmail.com 

Doug Brewer 281-829-9718 

dbrew5@sbcglobal.net 

JR White 832-721-5482 

Jwhite@cbunited.com 

Joe Gibson 832-630-3597 

gibson.joe@gmail.com 

SCHOOLS 

www.katyisd.org 

KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

KISD Transportation. 281-396-7560 

Sue Creech Elementary 281-237-8850 

Beck Junior High 281-237-3300 

Cinco Ranch High School 281-237-7000 

Miller Career Center 281-237-6300 

LIBRARIES FT. BEND CO. 

Cinco Ranch Library 281-395-1311 

Maud Marks 281-492-8592 

COMMUNITY 

YMCA 281-392-5055 

VFW 281-391-4872 

Fort Bend Co. Court House 281-342-3411 

William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411 

Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411 

Harris County Court House 281-859-0685 

Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-391-2422 

MEDICAL 

Fort Bend County Health Dept.) 281-342-6414 

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-392-1111 

Christus St. Catherine 281-599-5700 

Memorial Hospital 713-932-3000 

Christus St. Catherine 281-599-5700 

Emergemcy Numbers.... ***911*** 

Fire Department Non Emergency 281-498-1310 

Fort Bend County Sheriff 281-341-4665 

Utilities/Post Office 

Entex Gas 713-659-2111 

Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 

Light Outage 713-207-2222 

S.T.Environmental (MUD District Oper.) 281-579-4500 

AT & T New Customer 1-800-288-2020 

AT & T Repair 1-800-246-8464 

Fort Bend Telephone 281-391-2222 

Best Trash 281-313-2378 

(Pick up & heavy trash Tues & Fri.) Fri-Recylcling 

Comcast Communications 713-341-1000 

DPS Katy 281-391-4872 

Driver’s License Office Katy 281-391-4874 

DSS Security 281-395-2419 

Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777 

Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462 

Poison Control 1/800/222-1222 

Ft Bend County Animal Control 281-342-1512 

Voter Registration 281-342-3411 

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By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center 

Are crows as smart as your 

7-year-old? Numerous scientific 

studies indicate the 

answer to that question is yes. 

In a study done in 2014, crows 

were trained to match cards 

by rewarding them with food 

when a correct match was 

made. Then the experimenters 

decided to complicate the test by showing the crows cards that were 

not identical but had the same pattern. The crows were still able to 

match them. Then there’s the story of 8-year-old Gabi Mann from 

Seattle who began feeding neighborhood crows and in exchange for 

food, the birds began to bring her gifts. 

Corvids, the family of birds that includes crows, are thought by many 

scientists to be among the most intelligent animals on earth. Here 

are just a few of the reasons why. Keep in mind these conclusions 

are based on scientific tests. 

• Crows recognize faces and hold grudges. Just ask some 

researchers in Seattle what happens when you try an 

experiment on crows that they don’t like. 

• Crows have regional dialects and they communicate 

with each other. 

• Crows are problem-solvers. A crow unable to crack nuts 

was observed putting the nuts on the road and waiting until 

cars passed over them. 

• Crows use tools. In one experiment, a crow used a wire to 

retrieve a stick and then used it to reach some food it want 

ed. It was even smart enough to realize it had to bend the 

wire first in order to retrieve the stick. 

• Crows are caring and nurturing. In 1999, Wallace and Ann 

Collito of Massachusetts saw a very small kitten in their yard. 

They observed a crow feed the kitten and protect her 

fromother animals. 

Crows are easily imprinted and when a crow is brought to TWRC 

Wildlife Center for rehabilitation, steps are taken to insure this 

doesn’t happen. If imprinted, the bird loses it fear of humans and 

can’t be released. While rehabilitating, human contact is kept to a 

minimum. Sometimes caregivers where masks or refrain from letting 

the bird see their face. This will insure a successful release. For more 

information about TWRC Wildlife Center, check out our website at 

www.twrcwildlifecenter.org. We are located at 10801 Hammerly 

Boulevard in Houston. 

OUTDOOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS 

Please remember that when planning to do any outdoor home improvements, 

you must first apply for approval from the Architectural 

Control Committee. Forms are available via the website at www.canyongateatcincoranch.com/forms 

or by contacting the office. Please 

include as much information as possible, including survey, samples 

and schematic drawings. 

CINCO MUD 8’S WATER SAVING GUIDELINES 

Water your lawn between the hours of 4 AM and 8 AM to avoid evaporation 

during daylight hours. The NFBWA Talking Sprinkler, Larry says 

you only need to water your lawn twice a week, so please water every 

4 days - no more. Cinco MUD 8 recommends watering for 8 minutes for 

each zone. Replace any broken sprinkler heads. See www.cincomud8. 

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The EPA’s We’re for Water yearlong campaign recommends the 

following water savings inside and outside your home: 

• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created “We’re 

for Water” as a national campaign to educate consumers about 

water-saving behaviors and WaterSense labeled products. The WaterSense 

label makes it easy to identify products that use less water 

and perform as well as or better than standard models. 

• Whether by replacing an inefficient fixture with a WaterSense 

labeled product or adopting water-efficient behaviors, we can all 

take action to save water for future generations. 

• Saving is as easy as check, twist, replace. 

• Check toilets for silent leaks: put a few drops of food coloring in 

the tank and wait 10 minutes to flush. If color appears in the bowl, 

the flapper may need replacing. 

• Twist on a WaterSense labeled bathroom faucet aerator to save 

water and energy at the tap without noticing a difference in flow. 

• Replace your showerhead with a WaterSense labeled model that 

uses less water and energy, but still lets you shower with power. 

• Join thousands of your neighbors in We’re for Water. Make simple 

changes at home to save water and energy. 

• Go to epa.gov/watersense to take the I’m for Water pledge. 

• The pledge is also located in documents on www.cincomud8.com. 

CANYON GATE TEENAGE JOBSEEKER’S LIST 

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage 

job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www. 

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with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will 

graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the 

list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email is 

correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is 

still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back 

from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until we do. 

Must have parent(s) permission. 

DISCLAIMER 

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those 

listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out 

references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just 

a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time 

jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between 

those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents. 

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The Meaning of 

the Martin 

Luther King 

Holiday 

BY CORETTA SCOTT KING 

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought 

hope and healing to America. We commemorate as well the timeless values he taught 

us through his example - the values of courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity, 

humility and service that so radiantly defined Dr. King’s character and empowered 

his leadership. On this holiday, we commemorate the universal, unconditional love, 

forgiveness and nonviolence that empowered his revolutionary spirit. 

Dr. King knew that it wasn’t enough just to talk the talk, that he had to walk the walk 

for his words to be credible. And so we commemorate on this holiday the man of 

action, who put his life on the line for freedom and justice every day, the man who 

braved threats and jail and beatings and who ultimately paid the highest price to make 

democracy a reality for all Americans. 

On this day we commemorate Dr. King’s great dream of a vibrant, multiracial nation 

united in justice, peace and reconciliation; a nation that has a place at the table for 

children of every race and room at the inn for every needy child. It is a day of interracial 

and intercultural cooperation and sharing. No other day of the year brings so many 

peoples from different cultural backgrounds together in such a vibrant spirit of brother 

and sisterhood. Whether you are African-American, Hispanic or Native American, 

whether you are Caucasian or Asian-American, you are part of the great dream Martin 

Luther King, Jr. had for America. This is not a black holiday; it is a peoples’ holiday. 

We commemorate on this holiday the ecumenical leader and visionary who embraced 

the unity of all faiths in love and truth. And though we take patriotic pride that Dr. 

King was an American, on this holiday we must also commemorate the global leader 

who inspired nonviolent liberation movements around the world. Indeed, on this 

day, programs commemorating my husband’s birthday are being observed in more 

than 100 nations. 

The Holiday commemorates America’s pre-eminent advocate of nonviolence - the man 

who taught by his example that nonviolent action is the most powerful, revolutionary 

force for social change available to oppressed people in their struggles for liberation. 

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This holiday honors the courage of a man who endured harassment, threats and 

beatings and even bombings. We commemorate the man who went to jail 29 times 

to achieve freedom for others and who knew he would pay the ultimate price for his 

leadership, but kept on marching and protesting and organizing anyway. 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is not only for celebration and remembrance, education and 

tribute, but above all a day of service. All across America on the Holiday, his followers 

perform service in hospitals and shelters and prisons and wherever people need some 

help. It is a day of volunteering to feed the hungry, rehabilitate housing, tutoring those 

who can’t read, mentoring at-risk youngsters, consoling the broken-hearted and a 

thousand other projects for building the beloved community of his dream. 

We call you to commemorate this Holiday by making your personal commitment 

to serve humanity with the vibrant spirit of unconditional love that was his greatest 

strength and which empowered all of the great victories of his leadership. And with 

our hearts open to this spirit of unconditional love, we can indeed achieve the Beloved 

Community of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream. 

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Family 

Focus 

Happy New Year 

Crystal Ball: 2018 

New Year’s Resolutions: “Our resolutions are always to do our best each year. We 

make reasonable resolutions to do better than the year before.” 

How they ring in the new year: “We have a huge Colombian/Mexican Feast! There is 

food for days. Tamales, Empanadas, Beans, Natilla, Bunellos, Sweet Breads, Arrepa, 

Roasts, Ham...... oh my! We turn up the music, move all the rugs and dance for hours. 

The children laugh and play and we end the night with fireworks.” 

Special NED Munchies: Mom makes Pork Posole for New Year’s Day and fresh hot 

chocolate. Posole is a light stew with Posole, Pork, Onion, garlic, Hatch green chili and spices that they buy straight from New Mexico. 

It reminds them of waking up on a cold morning in Colorado, their home state. 

What the New Year means for their family: “The new year is a great time to reflect on the things that we did to help other and ourselves, 

and to decide what we need to do to improve and grow! It is another day to decide to be our best and to be examples to others. It’s a time 

for Gabriel and I to strengthen our marriage and reinforce good habits and mottos to our children: Honor, Courtesy,Integrity, Perseverance, 

Self-Control, Courage, Community, Strength, Humility and Knowledge.” 

2017 Reflections: This year, the Family went to Port Richey, Clearwater, and Tampa, Florida. Their only plan was to relax and enjoy each other 

and the beaches. They went to 8 different beaches in 7 days (yowza!) and they did not stress over agendas or schedules. They enjoyed the 

ocean waves, collected shells, walked on the beach, sun tanned, surfed and dug giant holes in the sand. Sounds like pure relaxation! 

2018 Predictions: “We as a unit believe that God is always in control. We fully trust that there is good will in all humans. Each morning we pray 

for our current leaders to do their best for the American people.” 

2018 Plans: “We just sold our house in Katy and are moving to a bigger home that we have been patiently waiting for. The children will will start 

at a new school next year and they are excited to make new friends. 

We are expanding our Trucking Company and plan to hire another driver.” 

Favorite things to do in your area as a family: This family has a mild obsession with Typhoon Texas, visiting the aquatic oasis at least 4-5 times 

a week during the summer. Their favorite place to bike ride and fly the drone is Paul D. Rushing park, and Mary Jo Peckham park is their go-to 

place to fish and run around the playground. Also, enjoying the green space and shopping at La Centerra is high on their list of favorites. Just 

outside the city, this crew loves to head out to Blessington Farm and Dewberry Farms for some good old fashioned country fun, enjoying the 

beloved giant slides and corn maze as well as picking berries. 

Describe mom and dad‘s ideal date night: On date nights, this parental duo loves to walk at Rice Park, find a place to jam to live music or check 

out a movie at Cinemark followed by dessert and a late night coffee. 

Family Roster 

Mom: Maria Trejos, co-owner Trejos Transport, LLC. Hobbies 

include Level 2 brown belt in Taekwondo, taking pictures, 

singing, cooking and volunteering for Katy ISD as a 

JA Coordinator and Pack 337 A. Committee Chair and Event 

Coordinator. 

Dad: Gabriel Trejos, co-owner Trejos Transport, LLC. Hobbies 

include kayak fishing, playing guitar, flying drones and 

stunt kites. 

Kids: Elijah, 10 YO. Earned his First Degree Level 2 Black Belt in 

October. Enjoys Brazilian Ju Jit Su, XP Weapons Class for a 

Taekwondo, Cub Scouts (current rank - Webelo), camping and 

reading. 

Elleanna, 8 YO. Fantastic tumbler - does kart wheels 

and handsprings in the living room. Enjoys going 

making crafts, jewelry, creating art, shopping and 

helping her mom cook. Loves to read books and sew. 

Why They Live in Katy 

“Katy has been very good to us. At any time during 

the day you see your neighbors walking the streets, 

the children playing ball and roller skating in the 

streets. Our neighbor is always smoking meats and 

making our street smell fantastic. We trade food 

over our fence! Lol! Families swim in the community 

pool and picnic for hours. There is always some kind 

of community event for families. It’s amazing.” 

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FRIDAY RECYCLE 

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All recycled items should be 

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Paper 

✔ Newspapers & Inserts 

✔ Magazines & Catalogs 

✔ Junk mail, Envelopes & File Folders 

✔ White & Colored Office or Computer Paper 

✔ Corrugated Cardboard 

✔ Cereal & Gift Boxes 

✔ Paper Bags & Phone Books 

✔ Wrapping Paper 

✔ Milk Cartons 

✔ Juice Cartons 

✔ Wax-coated Boxes 

Metal 

✔ Aluminum Cans 

✔ Aluminum Foil 

✔ Aluminum Foil plates & Serving Containers 

✔ Metal Food Cans (tin & steel) 

✔ Metal 

 

Food Cans Lids 

✔ Pots & Pans 

Recycling Guide 

Glass 

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Plastic 

Plastic Bags, Bottles, Jars, Tubs 

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A HEALTHIER YOU IN 2018 

25 Ways to Sneak in More 

Exercise Every Day 

One of the TOP New Year resolutions: exercise more! Here 

are some ways to help incorporate exercise into your daily 

routines: 

1. Make your bed every morning. 

2. Do 10 push-ups every morning. 

3. Squat while you brush your teeth. 

4. Park farther than you need to. 

5. Clean your office. 

6. Take the stairs. 

7. Exercise on the job. 

8. Do your own filing/copying/coffee-fetching. 

9. Switch your office chair for a stability ball. 

10. Schedule a daily walk break at work. 

11. Take calls standing up. 

12. Skip the inter-office mail and walk it over. 

13. Suggest walk meetings. 

14. Practice isometrics. 

15. Reorganize your office or home. 

16. Go on walking/biking errands. 

17. Do the grocery shopping. 

18. Make your own food. 

19. Hand-wash dishes. 

20. Keep your yoga mat/weights/kettlebell by the TV. 

21. Clean your home. 

22. Wash your own vehicle. 

23. Play with children. 

24. Dance. 

25. Laugh. 

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EASY WAYS TO EAT MORE FRUITS & VEGGIES 

The new food plate unveiled by the Department of Agriculture sends a 

clear message: eat more fruits and vegetables. Here are easy ways to 

get more of these important foods into your diet: 

Start early: Get in the recommended five servings of fruits and 

vegetables a day by eating them early with your morning meal. Add a 

banana to your cereal, berries to your yogurt, veggies to your omelet. 

Make them visible: Set out a fruit bowl in the kitchen or have carrot 

sticks available for snacking. Take some time to prepare the fruits or 

vegetables, so they are ready to eat. 

Frozen is good: Frozen vegetables, such as peas and carrots, are a great 

way to make sure you always have vegetables in the house. 

At mealtime, think of the veggies first, not the protein: Half of your plate 

needs to be filled with fruits and vegetables. Base your meals on what 

vegetables you’ll have and then think of the grains and protein to go with 

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Have fruit with your sweets: Fruits are nature’s natural candy. Puree 

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“Today is the day we have an opportunity to discard destructive old 

habits for healthy new ones and with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s 

often-requested list of New Year’s Resolutions, which were adapted 

by my late mother, Pauline Phillips, from the original credo of Al-Anon: 

JUST FOR TODAY: I will live through this day only. I will not brood about 

yesterday or obsess about tomorrow. I will not set far-reaching goals 

or try to overcome all of my problems at once. I know that I can do 

something for 24 hours that would overwhelm me if I had to keep it 

up for a lifetime. 

JUST FOR TODAY: I will be happy. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress 

me. If my mind fills with clouds, I will chase them away and fill it 

with sunshine. 

JUST FOR TODAY: I will accept what is. I will face reality. I will correct 

those things that I can correct and accept those I cannot. 

JUST FOR TODAY: I will improve my mind. I will read something that 

requires effort, thought and concentration. I will not be a mental loafer. 

JUST FOR TODAY: I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will 

be kind and courteous to those who cross my path and I’ll not speak ill 

of others. I will improve my appearance, speak softly and not interrupt 

when someone else is talking. 

JUST FOR TODAY: I will refrain from improving anybody but myself. 

JUST FOR TODAY: I will do something positive to improve my health. If 

I’m a smoker, I’ll quit. If I am overweight, I will eat healthfully - if only 

just for today. And not only that, I will get off the couch and take a brisk 

walk, even if it’s only around the block. 

JUST FOR TODAY: I will gather the courage to do what is right and take 

responsibility for my own actions. 

JANUARY OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS 

• National Mentoring Month 

• National Glaucoma Awareness 

• Cervical Health Awareness Month 

• National Blood Donor Month 

• Thyroid Awareness Month 

• Birth Defects Prevention Month 

Birthstone: Garnet 

Fruit & Veggies for January: 

• Tangerines 

• Dried Cranberries 

• Sun Dried Tomatoes 

• Raisins 

• Yucca Root 

• Jicama 

• Sunchoke 

• Taro Root 

• Water Chestnut 

January Flower: Carnation 

Astrological Signs: Capricorn & Aquarius 

Holidays: 

1/1: Happy New Year! 1/15: Martin Luther King, holiday 

WHY DO PEOPLE MAKE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS? 

A New Year’s resolution is a promise a person makes for the new year. 

Regardless of what resolution you commit to, the goal is to improve life 

in the coming year. 

Resolutions can come in many forms. Some people make a promise 

to change a bad habit, such as quitting smoking or eating less junk 

food. Other people make a promise to develop a positive habit, such 

as starting an exercise program, volunteering in their community or 

recycling more. 

The tradition of New Year’s resolutions dates all the way back to 153 B.C. 

January is named after Janus, a mythical god of early Rome. 

Janus had two faces - one looking forward, one looking backward. This 

allowed him to look back on the past and forward toward the future. 

On December 31 st , the Romans imagined Janus looking backward into 

the old year and forward into the new year. This became a symbolic time 

for Romans to make resolutions for the new year and forgive enemies 

for troubles in the past. 

The Romans also believed Janus could forgive them for their wrong doings 

in the previous year. The Romans would give gifts and make promises, 

believing Janus would see this and bless them in the year ahead. 

And thus the New Year’s resolution was born! 

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GARDENING TIPS FOR JANUARY 

• Birds: Provide food and fresh water. More birds die from lack of water than 

from lack of food. 

• Cacti: Semi-dormant now. Reduce watering. 

• Camellias: Plants may be moved. Pick up and discard fallen blooms. 

• Cultivation: Changes in design may now be made, new beds dug and old ones rebuilt. 

Correct defects in drainage. Incorporate gypsum into heavy soils: repeat in three weeks. 

Dig granite dust, rock phosphate and quantities of organic matter into soil. Allow time 

for settling before planting. 

• Fertilize: Daylilies, spuria, Louisiana and bearded irises with complete fertilizer. Give 

strawberries 1 teaspoon ammonium sulfate, keeping six inches away from plant. 

Fertilize pansies with manure tea or blood meal. Water in. 

• Fruits: Plant fruit trees. Mulch figs with grass or straw to prevent freeze damage to 

crown. 

• House Plants: Water, when surface soil is crumbly dry. Wash dust off leaves to open 

pores. Mist often. Inspect for diseases and insects. Reduce water for poinsettias. 

• Lawns: Remove thatch aerate, and feed with low nitrogen mixture. 

• Pests: For petal blight prevention, spray azaleas and camellias as flowers open. Spray 

for scale with dormant oil solution if temperature will be above 35˚ and below 85˚ 

for next 48 hours. Always read and heed manufacturer’s directions before spraying. 

• Propagation: Ivy cuttings root easily this month and next. Root cuttings of shrubs in 

mixture of loam and coarse sand; keep damp and semi-shaded until rooted. 

• Prune: Fruit trees in advance of new growth. Prune to groom and shape. Do not remove 

too much. Remove dead wood from trees and shrubs before spring buds swell, 

but do not prune spring bloomers. Prune crape myrtles. Prune nandina and others of 

similar growth habit by cutting unwanted canes out at base of plant. 

• Roses: Annual pruning about the middle of February, just before the spring buds break. To 

prevent later appearance of disease in the old beds, keep garden clean of debris and weeds. 

Complete preparation of new beds for roses. 

• Transplanting: January is one of the best months to transplant woody plants, both 

evergreen and deciduous, especially trees. Energy will be expended on roots instead of 

foliage. Learn ultimate size and cultural needs of tree or plant before buying. Consider 

dwarf varieties to avoid crowding later. Group plants of similar cultural needs. Do not 

work wet soil. Assure good drainage. Keep plants moist. 

• Vegetables: Prepare beds, preferably raised for drainage, with about 50% humus, 

including rotted manure. 

• Winter Protection: Expect freeze any time; plan for protection of tender plants. Water. 

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RELIGIOUS INFORMATION 

THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND OUR 

CHRISTIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE CLASS 

West Houston Christian Center and Pastors Jack & Mary Jean Pidgeon, 

along with Ron & Diane Geyer, invite you to attend our class on the United 

States Constitution and our American Heritage. This free class will feature 

videos by Wallbuilders Founder David Barton as well as Rick Green, former 

Texas State Representative and Wallbuilders Associate Minister. This series 

will be an in depth study into the formation of our Government. We will 

learn about the Founders and the Framers who were inspired by God to 

build that which was to become the Greatest Nation on the face of the 

Earth. We will focus on the Constitution, as well as many other important 

documents and writings, as we discover not only WHAT was created, but 

the HOW and WHY our Nation was built. In the words of our Founding 

Father John Jay, the very first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court… “Every 

member of the State ought diligently to READ and to STUDY the Constitution 

of the Country and to TEACH the rising generation to be free. By 

KNOWING their rights, they will sooner PERCEIVE when they are violated 

and be the better prepared to DEFEND and ASSERT them.” 

Come join us beginning Sunday evening, January 14, 2018 at West 

Houston Christian Center, 11300 Wilcrest Green, from 6 to 7:30 PM for 

the introduction to this great series. The class is free, however you may 

purchase optional study materials for this class on site. To register, please 

call 713-954-9422 or visit us online at www.westhoustonchristian.com 

for more information. 

KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION (KCWC) 

KCWC is part of Stonecroft, a ministry for women which provides Bible 

Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship luncheons around the US. 

Katy Christian Women also sponsors monthly Prayer Coffees. 

These are held on the second Thursday of each month. New Bible 

Studies started in January. Please visit our website at Katycwc.org for 

locations or call Janet Collins at 281-762-8252. 

For more information or to RSVP for the luncheon, please email Nancy 

at Katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-232-8338. 

KATY WOMEN’S AGLOW 

Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled 

women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on 

the fourth Saturday 10-11:30 AM. We come together for fellowship, 

to worship and to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as well 

as for special events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to make 

new friends! View our website for information about current Bible 

studies. Prayer meetings, special events and speaker biographies, 

www.katyaglow.com. 

HOPE IMPACTS BIBLE STUDIES 

Mondays at the Bagel Café 7-8:30 PM. Bible Study includes dinner. 

Located 631 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450 

Thursdays 12-1:30 PM, Ladies Discovery Bible Study and lunch on 

the first 3 weeks of the month. Hope Impacts office is located at 802 

Dominion Suite 300, Katy, TX 77450. Registration is required and onsite 

childcare provided upon advance request. Minimum participation 2, 

Maximum 10. Questions call 713-705-7884 ask for Marilyn or Tina. 

PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY FROM THE TORAH 

Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah starting with Leviticus chapter 23, 

“the feasts of the Lord,” using authentic Hebrew Scrolls and the New 

Testament. The lessons are in English, Chinese and partially finished 

in the Russian language. Lessons are web based until a group study is 

formed in Katy http://scrolls4all.org. Contact: Gary Zimmerman scrolls4all.org@gmail.com. 

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH SENIOR ADULT NEWS 

Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons 

from 1-4 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and games... Come 

join the fun! 

Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd. (corner 

of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit www.trinity-katy. 

org or call the church office at 281-579-6724. 

EPIPHANY BINGO 

Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays. 

THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. They have 

security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized bingo 

equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits benefit charitable 

outreach programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, Church Community Center, 

1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind 

Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird games begin 

at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8 PM. For more info, call the bingo hall 

number at 281-578-3905. 

ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 

BINGO 

At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy, 

“BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except 

Holidays. Doors open at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early Bird 

games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit community 

outreach and Religious Education programs. The Church is located in 

downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the church if traveling 

west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the light, go to the second 

stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be 

on your right one block down. For more info., call 281-391-4758. 

SAINT EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 

FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO 

Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June and 

August. This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone can play 

including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment. Cash 

prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will range from $15 to 

$100. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. Doors open at 6:30 PM 

for BINGO card presales. Early Bird BINGO starts at 7 PM, Regular BINGO starts 

at 7:30 PM. All BINGO events at Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church are operated 

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Parent Groups 

• LA LECHE LEAGUE OF KATY AND WEST HOUSTON - Methodist West 

Houston Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77094. 

Daytime and Evening Meetings available. For further info, please 

call Susan 281-829-6833, Leann 713-437-2805. La Leche League 

International’s website is www.lalecheleague.org. 

• MOMS CLUB OF KATY - please email momsclubkatyse@yahoo.com. 

• MOMS @ SECOND - WEST CAMPUS - Cost is $40 for entire year. 

Childcare provided for a minimal cost. For more info, call Faye at 

713-465-3408 x 1007. 

• KATY MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL GROUP - For info., call Olivia 

Jones, 281-300-5000 or visit www.MomsInPrayer.org on the web. 

• KINDRED - Kingsland Baptist Church. Meets every other Friday from 

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. For more info, visit http://kingsland.org/kindredpreschoolmothers 

or contact Marnie Bello, 

wsielandmarniebello@gmail.com. 

• THE FELLOWSHIP ARROW - Arrow meets the 2 nd and 4 th Monday of 

every month from 4:30 PM-6:30 PM. Child care space is limited so 

register now! For more info and registration directions visit: www. 

thefellowship.org/grow/adult-ministries/ladies-ministry/. 

You can also contact us directly at arrow@thefellowship.org. 

• TRINITY KATY MOPS - Open to all moms with Preschoolers. Meets 

2 Fridays a month from 9:30-11:30 AM for brunch, speakers, crafts 

& fellowship. Cost is $70/semester for MOPS Intl dues, childcare & 

crafts. www.trinity-katy.org/ministries/mops. 

• CALLED TO BE MOM - Epiphany of The Lord Catholic Church - Meets 

every Wednesday, at 9:30 AM. Childcare available for a minimal fee. 

For more info, please contact ctbm.epiphany@gmail.com. 

• MOTHERS’ SHARE GROUP - meet Thursdays, from 9:30 AM to 

11:30 AM following the KISD schedule at St. Peter’s United Methodist 

Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450 in Room E221 


(upstairs). For more info or to confirm childcare, contact St. Peter’s 

UMC at 281-492-8031 or www.stpkaty.org. 

• MYC - MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN - meets every Friday from 

9-11:30 AM and follow the KISD school calendar. Childcare is provided. 

Registration is $25 per semester or $50 for the year, which 

covers books and materials. For information and to register, please 

visit www.stpkaty.org/mothers-of-young-children. 

• iBLOOM - young Moms…come share Monday mornings with us. 

Visit online at www.whatisgrace.org/ibloom. Grace Fellowship UMC, 

2655 S Mason in Katy. 

• REAL MOMS OF KATY PLAYGROUP - This group is down to earth and 

drama free. Learn more at www.meetup.com/Real-Moms-of-Katy. 

• WORKING MOMS OF KATY - group to support working moms in 

the Katy area Charlene Taylor charleneetaylor@yahoo.com, 281- 

235-3043 or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/workingmomsofkaty. 

• KATY AREA PARENTS OF MULTIPLES (KAPOM) - meets the 2 nd Monday of 

each month 6:30-9 pm, see our website for location. For more info, please 

email membership@kapom.org or visit our website www.kapom.org. 

• KATY PARENTS OF GIFTED AND TALENTED SUPPORT GROUP 

(KPGT) - an advocacy organization dedicated to promoting quality 

educational services for the gifted students in the school district. 

Visit our website at www.kpgt.org for a printable membership form. 

• KATY ASSOCIATION OF CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS - meets the 

third Wednesday of each month at the MUD #81 building located at 

Cimarron Parkway and Hidden Canyon. Refreshments are served. 

For more info, call 281-578-6376 or 281-392-0989. 

• PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS - For more info. about Parents Without 

Partners International, check out our website at www.parentswithoutpartners.org 

or Parent with Partners Greater Houston Chapter #63 at 

www.pwphouston.org. Contact Barbara 281-469-5646. 

• FAMILY TO FAMILY - an organization dedicated to helping families 

who have a child with disabilities. For more information, please all 

Joanie or Carolyn at 713-466-6304 or go to 

www.familytofamilynetwork.org. 

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Houston 

Area 

Events 

Through January 7 th - Ice Land and Festival of Lights. Moody Gardens 

takes the holidays to a whole new level of cool! A skilled team of 

master ice carvers has charted your course for your journey through 

the rainforests of the world to see monkeys, beautiful birds, incredible 

butterflies, colorful orchids and so many wonderful creatures. Stick 

around after Ice Land for the Festival of Lights - a mile-long trail with 

more than one million lights and lighted scenes take you around the 

Moody Gardens property with spectacular views of Galveston Bay 

starting at 6 PM. For more information, visit www.moodygardens.com. 

Through January 15 th - Zoo Lights. The Houston Zoo is transformed into 

a winter wonderland! TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights celebrates its 

fifth year as one of Houston’s most well-loved holiday traditions. Stroll 

through the beautiful Houston Zoo and take in the sights and sounds of 

the season. Enjoy festive carols, sip hot chocolate and take in the more 

than 2 million lights! Fifteen miles of eco-friendly LED lighting illuminate 

our ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to light your way. Between 

the shopping, wrapping, decorating and baking, schedule some time to 

enjoy the holidays this year at TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights! 

For more information, visit www.houstonzoo.org. 

Through January 20 th - Skate with Storybook Stars. Children of all ages 

are invited to skate with storybook characters on The ICE at Discovery 

Green. Saturdays through January 20 th , 5-6 PM. For more information, 

visit www.discoverygreen.com. 

January 6 th -7 th - The Bridal Extravaganza Show is back! Meet over 350 

wedding vendors at Houston’s George R. Brown convention center on 

Saturday 10 AM-5 PM and Sunday 11AM-5 PM. See fashion shows, taste 

cake and plan your entire wedding in one weekend. Save $5 when you 

purchase tickets online at www.BridalExtravaganzaShow.com. 

January 13 th - Hops n’ Hot Sauce Festival. This indoor festival is family 

friendly! There is a kid’s play area with bounce houses and other 

kids activities. Popular Houston food trucks will be on hand and the 

football playoffs will be on inside SpindleTap Brewery’s bar for football 

fans. There will be another hot pepper eating contest with cash prize. 

Last year’s winner will be back to defend his title! Live graffiti painting 

throughout the day and plenty of good company! There’s something for 

everyone! For more information, visit www.hopsnhotsaucefestival.com. 

January 13 th - Annual MLK Youth Parade. Over 20 high school marching 

bands, 10 parade floats and various performers make up the MLK Youth 

Parade. The event is broadcast nationwide, but spectators can attend 

this parade and witness the powerful music firsthand. The event is at 

12 Noon and located in Midtown on San Jacinto Street at Elgin Street. 

For more information, go to www.mlkgrandeparade.org. 

January 14 th - Annual MLK Battle of the Bands Competition features 

more than 20 accredited high school marching bands competing. Spend 

a day listening to spectacular performances by marching bands from 

Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, 

Texas and beyond. For more information, go to 

www.mlkgrandeparade.org. 

January 15 th - Annual MLK Grande Parade. The MLK Grand Parade is one 

of the largest single day multicultural events in the U.S. held in honor 

of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Houston’s Midtown Originating on San 

Jacinto Street & Elgin Street beginning at 10 AM. For more information, 

go to www.mlkgrandeparade.org. 

January 18 th - The Woodlands Taste of the Town is a paradise for 

gourmands interested in sustainable and healthy dining. For the past 

decade, more than 25 local restaurants gather at the festival to offer 

samplings of their Texas-grown and prepared dishes. The festival also 

hosts a competition among the featured restaurants, with awards in 

categories including best dessert or best booth design. With additional 

activities for children like face painting and personalized chef-hat 

crafting, the festival has events to entertain the whole family. 

January 28 th - Houston Hot Chocolate 15K & 5K Road Race. The best 

goodie bags in running, free instantaneous race photos and scrumptious 

post-race treats are just three reasons you’ll want to sign up for the 

first-ever Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Race in Houston. This insanely popular 

RAM Racing USATF-certified event hits the Magnolia City starting at 

Sesquicentennial Park on January 28, 2018. The Hot Chocolate Race 

Series benefits Make-A-Wish®, a national charity that creates lifechanging 

wishes for children with critical illnesses. Registration is open 

until Thursday, January 25, 2018. Cost for the 5K is begins at $49 while 

the extended distance fee starts $74.The 5K begins at 7:15 AM, the 15K 

follows at 7:50 AM. For more information, visit 

www.hotchocolate15k.com/houston. 

January 27 th -28 th - Houston Tea Festival. This festival is everyone’s cup 

of tea! Houston Tea Festival takes place over two days and provides 

guests with talks, workshops, tea tastings, pairings, shopping, live 

music and much more. Come enjoy educational seminars led by tea 

industry leaders at this this elegant afternoon event. Kids are welcome! 

The festival will be held at Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake. For more 

information, visit www.houstonteafestival.com. 



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KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 

WWW.KATYISD.ORG 

IMPORTANT DATES 

January 1 st - Holiday - Students & Staff 

January 2 nd - Teacher Preparation Day 

January 3 rd - First Day of Spring Semester 

January 15 th - Campus Professional Learning Day - 

Student Holiday 

JASON LEARNING ARGONAUT ADVENTURE 2018 

APPLICATION NOW OPEN 

Do you love science and are you interested in working with researchers 

as they gather data in the field? The Jason Learning Argonaut 

Adventure might be a good fit for you. One Katy ISD student (age 

13-17 on June 1, 2018) and one Katy ISD secondary teacher will be 

selected to participate in an all-expense paid Argonaut Adventure 

this summer. View the application and FAQs for more information 

at www.katyisd.org/students/Pages/The-JASON-Project.aspx. 

Application deadline is January 15, 2018. 

A one-room schoolhouse was built in 1898 where children could 

learn, grow and develop. Little did the visionaries know that their 

small town would blossom into a thriving community of more than 

17,000 people. The current Katy Elementary campus was built in 

1965, renovated in 1989 and again in 1995. Today, students play on 

the same location as the original playground and the first schoolhouse 

bell hangs in the main entrance of the current campus. 

“Today’s paw prints are tomorrow’s legacy,” said Superintendent 

Lance Hindt during the ceremony where past generations of students 

and staff members were present. Among those in the crowd 

was 92-year-old Melvin Jordan who recalls riding on horseback 

with his brothers to and from school as a first grader. Currently, 

there are 11 students attending Katy Elementary who are 5 th and 

6 th generation members of the original class of Katy Tigers! 

VOTERS APPROVE KATY ISD $609.2 MM REFERENDUM 

In November, voters approved the Katy Independent School District’s 

2017 bond, which will provide relief to campuses managing 

a rapidly growing student population, along with renovations and 

improvements for 61 campuses. According to unofficial results, the 

$609.2 MM bond passed by an approximate 65% voter approval. 

KATY ELEMENTARY RECEIVES HISTORICAL MARKER AS 

FIRST SCHOOLHOUSE IN KATY, TX 

As residents drive by Katy Elementary, a bright blue historical marker 

now sits on the campus at the same spot where the first City of 

Katy schoolhouse was built 119 years ago. On Friday, November 10 th , 

the Harris County Historical Society honored the founding fathers 

by granting a historical marker to the city’s first public school. 

“Katy ISD is the second fastest growing school district in the state 

of Texas,” said Superintendent Lance Hindt. “Families continue to 

move to Katy because of the quality learning opportunities our 

teachers and staff provide to each and every student. This bond 

will help to ensure that our community’s expectations for high 

educational standards and schools are maintained now and well 

into the future.” 

The District’s 2017 bond comes with a zero tax rate increase and is 

designed to address fast growth and aging facilities. It includes six 

new schools, one comprehensive renovation, along with repairs 

and upgrades to 61 campuses. Bond funds will also provide many 

campuses with safety and security improvements and school 


expansions at Raines High School and Katy High School’s Career 

and Technical Education program (CTE). Technology and infrastructure 

upgrades are also included for all Katy ISD schools, as 

well as replacement of aging buses and portables and fuel storage 

tanks. Ninety-one percent (91%) of bond funds will directly impact 

campuses and student learning. 

SEVEN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL 

SEVEN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE PRESENTS 

“EAT YOUR HEART OUT” 

Charlie is an out of work actor currently working as a waiter. The 

scene is a series of hilarious encounters in Manhattan restaurants 

both elegant and shabby. By changing the tablecloths in the course 

of the action, the basic setting of three tables and six chairs becomes 

another place. The action’s uninterrupted and the comedy 

never stops. There is a variety of hilarious characters including a girl 

desperately trying to eat snails and oysters to please her fiancé, the 

middle-aged lovers so intent on each other that they cannot order 

dinner; the rich, embittered astrologer; the timid man who never 

gets a waiter; the agents, directors, actors and waiters. An amusing 

gallery of characters whose stories intertwine and finally involve 

Charlie. The performance will be held at Seven Lakes High School 

in the Performing Arts Center on January 25 th , 26 th and 28 th at 7 PM, 

January 27 th at 2 PM and January 29 th at 7 PM. You may go online for 

tickets, www.studiovii.org/tickets/ or contact box office via email at 

boxoffice@studiovii.org or by phone at 281-237-2836. 

PRESCHOOLS 

ST. PETERS ECDC 

Registration for the 2018-2019 school year for St. Peter’s United Methodist 

Church - Early Childhood Development Center begins January 8, 

2018 and continues through January 19, 2018. Registration forms will 

be available in the St. Peter’s ECDC Preschool office. We offer classes 

that are developmentally and socially appropriate for children ages 15 

months through 5 years of age. We are located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd., 

Katy, TX 77450. For more information, please visit our website www. 

stpkaty.org, click any worship venue and find us under “Ministries” or 

call the St. Peter’s ECDC Office at 281-492-0623 from 9 AM-3 PM. 

PRIVATE SCHOOLS 

EPIPHANY LUTHERAN SCHOOL 

We have two scheduled campus Open Houses. In 2018, January 24 th , 

from 8:30 AM-12 PM is the next opportunity to spend “a day in life of 

a King,” tour our campus, sit in a class and meet with current parents 

to learn more about our Epiphany family. Applications for the 2018-19 

school year will be accepted beginning January 29, 2018. 

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Community Events 

THE SUPER RUN 5K - HEROES VS. VILLAINS 

Saturday, January 6, 2018, 8-11 AM 

Held at Sugarland Memorial Park, 15300 University Blvd., Sugarland, 

TX 77479. The Super Run 5k is the counties largest Superhero themed 

5K run that supports charities. Full price registration on the website 

includes: Superhero Cape, Finishers Medal and Race Bib. For more information 

or to register for The Super Run, please visit TheSuperRun.com. 

Feel free to email service@superflyrunning.com with questions! 

WILLOWFORK FIRE DEPARTMENT 

CPR TRAINING 

Willowfork Fire Department (Fort Bend County Emergency Services 

District # 2) is working with Fort Bend County EMS to provide CPR 

Training (adult, child and infant) to the community. This event will 

take place Saturday, January 13, 2018, from 1-5 PM, at our Station 2 

location, 26950 Cinco Ranch Blvd, 77494. The course will be taught by 

Fort Bend County EMS Paramedics at no charge and Fort Bend County 

ESD #2 residents are invited (proof of residency required). Advanced 

registration is required due to limited space. To register, contact Lou 

Ann Matthews, District Administrator, at 281-395-0011 extension 120 

or by email wfdinfo@willowforkfire.com. 

JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPETITION 

January 20, 2018, 9:30 AM-12 PM 

On a nationwide level, the puzzle piece symbol reflects the mystery 

and complexity of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Since every puzzle piece 

is different in some way, a puzzle piece accurately represents the 

diversity of individuals affected. As a way to raise autism awareness, 

understanding and acceptance, Hope For Three hosts the first-ever 

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition in Fort Bend County. In partnership with the 

Sugar Land Skeeters, the timed-competition, will be held January 20, 

2018 at Constellation Field, Insperity Club, 1 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land 

77478. Puzzle fanatics and first-time puzzlers, roll up your sleeves and 

support this unique one-of-a-kind competition, until all the pieces fit. 

Individual play is $25 or, a team of four, $100. Limited availability. 

Sponsorship and Underwriting opportunities also available. To learn 

more about autism, Hope For Three resources or register your team, 

visit www.hopeforthree.org or call 218-245-0640. Hope For Three Autism 

Advocates. Providing Help. Creating Hope. 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS VEGAS NIGHT 

JANUARY 27, 2018 

The Knights of Columbus Council #8096 will be holding their 32 nd annual 

Vegas Night on Saturday, January 27, 2018! Great fun, food and prizes 

have been the hallmark of this event for several years. 

Where: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Community Life Center 

6646 Addicks-Satsuma Rd., Houston, TX 77084 

When: January 27, 2018 at 6:30 PM 

Mark your calendars now and more detailed information will be coming 

soon! For interest in table sponsorships or donating prizes, contact 

Tom DeScioli at 918-633-3806; email tdescioli@aol.com. 

GRAEME’S RUN 5K & 1 MILE WALK 

February 10, 2018 

No Label Brewery 

Registration 8:30 AM, Run Starts at 9 AM 

Family Entertainment: Face Painting, Bounce Houses, 

Food Trucks, Raffle, Chris Boise and Righteous Cause Band 

Register & Learn More: www.graemessuperheroes.org 

*All funds raised benefit The Children’s Heart Foundation 

1 ST ANNUAL REIGN OVER CANCER WALK 

POSTPONED UNTIL FEBRUARY 25, 2018 

Due to the massive flooding the Katy community experienced as a 

result of Hurricane Harvey and the continued efforts to recover from 

the devastation it caused, the Reign Over Cancer (“ROC”) Walk has 

been postponed until Sunday, February 25, 2018. The walk will be 


held at Cane Island and will begin at 2 PM. Plan to stick around after 

the walk to enjoy complimentary food and beverages, music and family-friendly 

activities. 

The ROC Walk will recognize people in the community currently undergoing 

cancer treatment, highlight survivors and raise money to fund 

GEST Foundation grants. Register as an individual or a team online at 

www.GESTfoundation.org. Proceeds from the ROC Walk will provide 

grants for services including grocery delivery, home cleaning, home 

wound care, transportation or even counseling to help with the internal 

wounds that come with facing the news “you have cancer.” The walk 

will be fun for ALL ages, so grab your family and friends and join us at 

the beautiful Cane Island for an afternoon of fun while raising money 

for a very important cause. 

Registration for the ROC Walk is still open and we encourage everyone to 

sign up! Register now at www.GESTFoundation.org. For up to the minute 

race information and updates, follow us on Facebook. Sponsorship opportunities 

for the Reign Over Cancer Walk are still available! We have 

several options to fit all marketing needs and budgets. Contact Aaron 

or Michelle Perzan at 956-832-9187 or 956-832-1988. 

For more information about the GEST Foundation, Inc., how to donate or 

become a walk sponsor or how to submit a grant for financial support, 

please contact Michelle Perzan at 832-377-1367, 956-832-9188 or email via 

at michelle.perzan@gestfoundation.com. 

THEATER/ARTS 

KATY VOCAL EXPRESS CHORUS 

Open House January 22 nd 

Ladies, do something just for you in the New Year. Katy Vocal Express, a 

prospective chorus of Sweet Adelines International, is holding an Open 

House on Monday, January 22, 2018 for ladies that like to sing. Maybe 

you sang in school and would like to get back to singing. Perhaps your 

“nest” is now empty and you need something to fill that empty space 

once filled with kids’ activities. Or, you would like an evening away from 

the kids and be around some adults for a little while. Katy Vocal Express 

can fill those needs and we’d like to introduce you to this new chorus, 

acappella barbershop harmony and a group of really nice ladies. All voice 

parts will find a place in the chorus and no previous choral experience 

is necessary. The open house begins at 7 PM in the choir room of Holy 

Covenant United Methodist Church, 22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy, 

between Mason Road and Grand Parkway. There will be signs guiding 

you to the proper parking and entrance. 

Female singers of all ages (age 14 and up) and singing abilities are 

welcome to come. Young women 14-18 will need an adult chaperone. 

While it is helpful, you do not have to read music to sing with KVE, we 

supply learning media to help learn songs. For more information, email 

katyvocalexpress@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at Katy Vocal 

Express Chorus. 

STAGEWORKS THEATRE 

SPELLING BEE - Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, 

Sundays at 3 PM, January 19-February 11, 2018 

Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, 

Texas 77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org. 

THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY 

For more information, please visit the HCS website at 

www.houstonchoral.org. 


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CRAFT/HOBBY EVENTS 

NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB 

On Thursday, January 4, 2018, Nottingham Country Garden Club (NCGC) will feature Denise 

Lopez with a presentation of the beginning of Enchanted Gardens and the Lenderman family 

who started it and also give information on plants. Denise has worked for the Lenderman family 

for 11 years, is a Master Gardner and also a Texas Certified Nursery Professional. She is a garden 

speaker and a total plant nut for over 20 years. 

Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the program will start at 10 AM, followed by the NCGC 

meeting. Please join us at the Municipal Utility Building #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive in Katy, 

77450. For more information please see our website: www.ncgctx.org. 

We welcome all people interested in gardening and gardening related areas from West Houston 

and the Katy area. You do not have to live in Nottingham Country to belong to our group! 

NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs, the 

Texas Garden Clubs and the National Federation of Garden Clubs. The purpose of the club is to 

promote beautification in the community, support local and national educational and charitable 

organizations and educate the community about our environment. Donations from the NCGC 

are funded by our annual Spring Sale and other projects that vary each year. 

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GRACE NOTES 

Singers and instrumentalists are invited to join “Grace Notes” a women’s performing group 

which shares music in the community at retirement homes, Alzheimer’s and nursing facilities 

and various community events. We sing once a month for the congregation of St. Peter’s during 

Sunday worship services. Grace Notes sings a combination of secular, sacred and patriotic music 

and rehearse during the school year in E106 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Tuesday mornings are 

also our “outing” days to perform in the community. Babysitting is provided. Come and join 

this wonderful music ministry. Regular rehearsals began in August. Please contact Gail Shipley 

at 281-782-1598 or gshipnote@live.com for more information. 

DECIBELLES - A BARBERSHOP CHORUS 

LET US ENTERTAIN YOU! We are the DECIBELLES (a Barbershop Chorus) performing around the 

Houston area and nearby towns. We prepare two shows each year complete with costumes, 

narratives and choreography. Our regular show this year features songs from 1900 through the 

current year. Brighten your meeting, gathering or any type get-together with a half hour of fourpart 

harmonies and cheerful narratives. You will have as much fun as we do preparing our show. 

We are a (ladies only) daytime chorus rehearsing every Friday morning from 10:30 AM to 12:30 

PM, at the Treemont Retirement Center, 2501 Westerland, near Westheimer and Gessner. Come 

visit any Friday we are not performing. We would love to see you and if you decide to join us, we 

would be delighted. For more information, please call Pat at 281-497-4904 or visit our website, 

www.Decibelles.org. 

KATY VOCAL EXPRESS 

Katy Vocal Express, the newest prospective Sweet Adelines Chorus has arrived in the Katy area. 

The name honors the history of the Katy railroad while looking forward to the barbershop 

harmony that is now being made in Katy. Ladies from the Katy/West Houston area are invited 

to attend chorus rehearsal any Thursday evening, 7-9 PM at Holy Covenant United Methodist 

Church, 22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy 77493. There are signs guiding you to the correct place 

on the east side of the property. 

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To reserve your spot or for more information, please email katyvocalexpress@gmail.com. 

Singers of all ranges of experience make up KVE. Some have years of chorus singing while others 

have very little singing experience. The ability to read music is helpful but not required; you 

just need the desire to sing and the ability to carry a tune. 

AMERICAN SEWING GUILD IN KATY 

Do you like sewing? Would you like to meet other sewing enthusiast in the 

Katy area? Then check out the Katy Neighborhood Group of the American 

Sewing Guild's Houston Chapter. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every 

month from 1 PM to 3 PM, at Quilt & Sew, 829 Mason Rd., Katy. For more 

information, please check out our website at www.asghouston.org. 

PRIDE OF TEXAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS 

The Pride of Texas Decorative Artists (a division of National Tole Society) 

would like to invite all decorative artists to our monthly meeting on the 

2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. We meet at Bear Creek Community 

Center off Patterson Rd. in Bear Creek Park. Our monthly "make it & take it" 

programs are taught by local artists. Please join us for fun and new ideas. 

For more information, call Gloria Ware 281-492-0246. 


HOME FIRES: HOW TO STAY SAFE DURING 

COLD WEATHER 

It’s that time of year when the cold temperatures settle in and people 

turn the heat back on to warm their homes. Heating a home is one 

of the leading causes of home fires and the American Red Cross 

has steps people can follow to heat their home safely. 

ALTERNATE HEAT SOURCES 

Almost half of the families in the United States use things like 

space heaters, fireplaces, coal or wood stoves to stay warm. 

These supplemental heating sources can be dangerous if not used 

properly. The Red Cross offers the following safety tips: 

1. Never use a cooking range or oven to heat your home. 

2. Keep all potential sources of fuel like paper, clothing, bedding, 

curtains or rugs at least three feet away from space heaters 

and fireplaces. 

3. Never leave portable heaters and fireplaces unattended. 

4. Turn off space heaters and make sure any embers in the fireplace 

are extinguished before going to bed or leaving home. 

5. Place space heater on a level, hard and nonflammable surface 

(such as ceramic tile floor), not on rugs or carpets or 

near bedding or drapes. 

6. Keep children and pets away from space heaters. 

7. When buying a space heater, look for models that shut off 

automatically if the heater falls over as another safety measure. 

8. Keep fire in your fireplace by using a glass or metal fire screen 

large enough to catch sparks and rolling logs. 

9. Have fireplaces, chimneys and furnaces professionally 

inspected and cleaned once a year. 

10. Other safety steps - Check electrical appliances before you 

leave home. Do not leave food cooking on the stove. Blow out 

candles before going to bed. Do not overload electrical outlets. 

MORE WAYS TO STAY SAFE 

Make a fire escape plan and ensure all household members know 

two ways to escape from every room of your home. Set up a 


meeting place outside in case of fire. Practice escaping from your 

home at least twice a year and at different times of the day. Teach 

household members to stop, drop and roll if their clothing should 

catch on fire. 

Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside 

bedrooms and outside sleeping areas. Check monthly that smoke 

alarms are working properly by pushing the test button. Replace 

batteries in smoke alarms at least once a year or as directed by 

the manufacturer. Replace smoke alarms every ten years. 

JANUARY IS 

NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH 

Blood donors are ordinary people - high school students, factory and 

office workers, business executives, parents and grandparents and 

people from every walk of life. But they share one thing - a generous 

spirit, a desire to give back to their community and help others. Blood 

donors play an integral role in the delivery of modern healthcare. 

Many lifesaving medical treatments and procedures involve blood 

transfusions and would not be possible without a safe and reliable 

blood supply. 

The Red Cross is also a leader in research and testing to protect the 

safety of the blood supply. They were among the first to develop 

and implement testing for many infectious diseases including, HIV, 

hepatitis B and C viruses, West Nile virus and more recently the agent 

of Chagas disease. 

If you already donate blood, thank you! You are making a lifesaving 

contribution that benefits accident victims, cancer patients, surgical 

candidates, children with blood disorders and many others. If you 

have never donated blood, please consider doing so. Your donations 

are always in constant demand. 

Source: www.redcross.org/what-we-do/blood-donation 

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Sports 

KATY YMCA 

Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or check out our 

website: ymcahouston.org/katy. 

SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching swim lessons for over 100 

years! All ages and ability levels welcome. Morning, evening, group 

and private sessions available. 

YMCA CHILD CARE 2017-18: Child Care provided at most Katy ISD 

elementary schools until 6:30 PM. Some schools offer both before 

and after school care. Please call or check online for specific school 

offerings and prices. 

HOMESCHOOL BASEBALL 

The West Houston Thunder is a baseball program for homeschool boys 

between the ages of 8-18. Spring registration is now open and ends January 

31 st . We offer baseball programs for Elementary, Intermediate, Junior 

High, Junior Varsity and Varsity level competition. We regularly compete 

against schools, leagues, select teams and other homeschool teams. Our 

practice location is Memorial Ashford Little League, 12900 Westmere Drive, 

Houston. Contact WHThunderInfo@gmail.com for more information. 

WEST HOUSTON RUGBY CLUB 

West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent opportunities for players of 

all ages from minis to adults to participate in one of America’s fastest 

growing sports. Our coaches are fully accredited with USA Rugby and 

include former European premiership players. We are a not for profit 

club with a mission to provide outstanding club management, a fun 

social environment and the feeling of a rugby family. Registration is 

now open for the 2017/2018 season at www.westhoustonrugby.com. 

Enquiries may be sent to info@westhoustonrugby.com. 

Come and join the fastest growing club in Houston! 

KATY AREA RUNNING CLUB 

The Katy Area Running Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation which 

exists to serve people living in and around Katy, Texas who have 

an interest in running. We are a community of people of all ages, 

backgrounds, heritages and abilities who share a common interest - 

running! Our focus is on group runs, having fun, socializing and sharing 

our knowledge and experience with our members and the public. We 

welcome all who are interested in joining us. We have a full calendar of 

runs, events and socials. We hold group runs every Saturday morning 

at the Sergeant Hatch Sports Park off the south I-10 feeder road just 

east of Barker Cypress Rd. On Tuesdays (5 AM and 6:30 PM) we meet 

at the Cinco Ranch Junior High Track for speedwork and on Thursday 

(6:30 PM) we meet at Crosspoint Community Church for tempo runs of 

various distances and paces. To find out more and to join our club, visit 

www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com. 

TENNIS ORGANIZATION FOR THE KATY AREA 

Katy Area Tennis (KAT) is the newest, non-profit tennis organization 

meeting the needs of all tennis players in the Katy area. Our goal is to 

provide a wide range of programming for tennis players as well as to 

promote the game in the Katy area. Registration is currently open for 

a variety of leagues, ladders and tournaments that include singles, 

doubles and mixed doubles for all ages and skill levels. For more 

information, visit our website at http://katyareatennis.org. 

TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB 

Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track 

and field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls 

ages 6 to18 years old in improving their physical fitness and mental 

stamina. We have multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area 

including McMeans Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes 

High School in Cypress. Visit www.trackhouston.com to register for a 

location near you. 

KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC) 

Established March of 2014 (Over 200 Members). Never paddled before, 

that’s okay too! We don’t own a store, don’t purchase anything yet! Join 

our meetings and we can answer your questions and/or assist you in 

trying out new gear and equipment. KC/KC is a non-profit organization 

with major Sponsors. Must be at least 21 years of age to join. 

LIFE VEST/PFD IS A MUST!!!! 


We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 24638 Kingsland 

Blvd., Katy TX 77494 (Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc.), 7-9 PM. For more 

information, call Philip at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252. 

“Remember-Think Safe, Paddle Safe” 

NETBALL CLUBS 

Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball 

and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from 

eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica 

for further information. 

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play 

and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. 

Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information. 

You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see 

regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit 

netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America. 

WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY 

Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby 

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

the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and 

guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. 

We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must 

be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older. 

Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more information. You 

can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. Join 

up now to become an integral part in founding and building our league. 

KATY RUGBY CLUB 

Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport - Rugby? All ages welcome 

- boys & girls, Training every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch High 

School, For more information, please visit www.katyrugbyclub.com. 

KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB 

The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what Lacrosse 

is all about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the fastest 

growing team sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy 

Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls from Kindergarten 

thru High School. No experience needed. For more information 

visit our website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org. 

Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse or just love the 

sport? We are looking for Coaches for boys and girls. Please contact 

us for more information if you would like to volunteer and be a part of 

the Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822. 

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE 

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite 

you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our 

purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have 

fun while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the 

Pro Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653. 

VOLLEYBALL 

Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are interested in 

playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old and be able to play at 

intermediate level. We play at different locations in and around Katy area. 


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Dr. Cindy Anthis 

Dr. Jeanette Winters, Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer of Igloo Products Corporation. 

CHRIST CLINIC HOSTS 6 TH ANNUAL BREAKFAST FOR A BLESSING 

Christ Clinic hosted its 6 th annual Breakfast for a Blessing at Crosspoint Community Church in Katy on October 20 th . Houston Methodist West 

was the title sponsor for the event. Dr. Jeanette Winters, the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Igloo Products Corporation 

was the keynote speaker. The Katy Rotary presented the Ed Bland memorial fund which will benefit the clinic and support direct patient 

care. The fund is named for a former Christ Clinic board member and local humanitarian. Awards were presented to Dr. Cindy Anthis (altruism 

award) and Nettie Armistead (Work of Heart Award). Lara Hamilton, Executive Director of Christ Clinic, spoke about the clinic’s relief efforts 

after Hurricane Harvey. Brookshire Brothers provided floral arrangements for the breakfast and Lifestyles Magazine was the media sponsor. 

As a nonprofit charity medical clinic, Christ Clinic provides medical care to the uninsured with a team of caring and dedicated volunteer providers 

and support personnel. In 2016, Christ Clinic provided more than 10,000 patient visits to uninsured members of the community. The 

clinic operates independently of government funding and relies on donations from the community. 

To learn more about the mission of Christ Clinic or to donate, please visit www.christclinickaty.org. 

KARE Officers and Committee Chairs 

with Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy 

Nelms and Katy ISD School Board 

members George Scott, Rebecca Fox 

and Ashley Vann. Photo is courtesy 

of Sue Perez. 

KATY AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS (KARE) 

On November 1, 2017, Katy Area Retired Educators (KARE) held their monthly meeting with Fort Bend County Sheriff, Troy Nelms as their guest 

speaker. Sheriff Nelms shared information with retirees about “Protecting Your Home and Safety.” Many thanks to Midway Barbeque who is 

hosting KARE meetings until the Merrell Center is restored. For more information about the Katy Area Retired Educators, check out our website 

at www.localunits.org/KARE/. 

VFW AUXILIARY POST 9182 

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 9182 presented their first Americanism 

Award to Mr. Herman Meyers, Owner of Midway Barbeque for 

his willingness to promote Patriotism and Americanism by showing his 

pride in flying the American Flag continuously. The Auxiliary plans to 

present this award monthly to a small business in the Katy area that 

promotes Patriotism and Americanism by flying the American Flag. 


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You could make this on National Cream Puff Day January 12 th ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces and skin removed 

Salt and ground black pepper to taste 

1 tablespoon paprika or to taste 

1 tablespoon butter 

1 apple, cored and chopped 

1 onion, chopped 

1 tablespoon curry powder or more to taste 

1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup 

1 cup half-and-half cream 

DIRECTIONS: 

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange the chicken 

pieces in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Season the chicken 

liberally with salt, pepper and the paprika, set aside. 

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the apple and 

onion to the melted butter, season with the curry powder and cook 

and stir until the apple and onion are tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir the 

mushroom soup and half-and-half into the mixture until completely 

combined, spoon over the chicken pieces. 

Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the 

juices run clear, about 75 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted 

into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 

180 degrees F (82 degrees C).Source: allrecipes.com 

CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST 

You could make this on National Cheese Day January 30 th ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

Cooking spray 

3 eggs 

2 cups half-and-half 

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1 pinch ground cinnamon 

6 croissants, split 

1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar 

DIRECTIONS: 

Preheat griddle to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 

Spray the griddle with cooking spray. 

Whisk eggs together in a bowl until smooth. Add half-and-half, vanilla 

extract and cinnamon to eggs and whisk until frothy. Dunk croissants, 

1 at a time, into egg mixture just until both sides are coated. 

Cook croissants on the hot griddle, split-side down, until golden brown, 

2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until second side is golden 

brown, about 1 minute. Repeat with remaining croissants. Sprinkle 

confectioners’ sugar over croissants. 

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FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES (FBCL) 

Public Information Office - 281-633-4734 

www.fortbend.lib.tx.us 

Children’s Book Week - January 21st-27th 

Every Fort Bend County baby born during this week may receive a 

special baby book bag, courtesy of the Friends of Fort Bend County 

Library. Each bag contains a book, a bib, a special certificate, a list 

of suggested reading for children and information on parenting 

and on library services. Baby book bags will be given to babies 

born during that week at area Fort Bend County hospitals, but 

ALL Fort Bend County babies who are born during Children’s Book 

Week are eligible to receive one, while supplies last. Families of 

Fort Bend babies born at other locations during Children’s Book 

Week should call the Youth Services department, at 281-633-4762, 

to receive their book bag. 

Family Reading Club - January 21st-March 3rd 

This six-week program is designed to encourage families to read, 

learn and have fun together. Families participate in the program 

by reading books and completing optional “challenges” that can 

be done at home. All Fort Bend County families are eligible to 

participate. Families who complete the program by reading 36 

books - 6 books per week - are eligible to receive a book bag for 

the family and will have their named entered into a drawing for a 

$50 dining gift card, donated by the Friends of the Library. Each 

branch library will have a drawing for the gift card on March 5th. 

A single registration is required for each participating family. An 

adult (parent or guardian) is asked to register the family online by 

going to the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) and clicking 

on the “Family Reading Club Sign-Up” image, which will become 

available January 21st. Families may also register at one of the 

libraries in the Fort Bend County library system. Upon registering, 

families will then have their own online page on which to record 

their books or reading time. There is no charge to join the Family 

Reading Club. The program is sponsored by Fort Bend County 

Libraries and the Friends of the Library organizations that support 

the county library system. 

CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY (FT. BEND CO. LIB.) 

2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311, 

Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, 

Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed. 

To register online for any classes at the library’s website (www. 

fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch 

Library” and find the program. Participants may also register by 

calling the library at 281-395-1311 or by visiting the library. 

LIBRARY CLOSINGS 

New Year’s Day: January 1st 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday: January 15th 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

• Chess Day @ the Library - Saturdays, January 6th and 20th, 10:30 

AM-2:30 PM, Meeting Room. People of all ages and skill levels - from 

beginners to advanced - who are interested in playing chess, are 

invited to practice their strategies while playing against others in a 

relaxed, stress-free environment. Learn a new chess move (or two) 

during this come-and-go activity. Experienced players will be on hand 

to provide tips and assistance. A limited number of chess sets will be 

provided, but players are welcome to bring their own sets as well. 

• Ancient Empires-Egypt - Saturday, January 13th, 1-3 PM, Multi-purpose 

Room. In this first of three programs on Ancient Empires, 

former architecture professor Sheba Akhtar will talk about the 

significance of the Nile River to the history of Egypt. Learn about 

the evolution of the pyramids in the Old Kingdom to the rock-carved 

tombs of the Middle Kingdom. Akhtar will also talk about the architectural 

wonders of the New Kingdom, such as King Tut’s Tomb in 

the Valley of the Kings, the Temple at Karnak, Queen Hatshepsut’s 

Mortuary Temple and Ramses II’s Temple at Abu Simbel. 

• Publish Your Book for Free! - Saturday, January 20th, 3-4 PM, 

Meeting Room. Carolyn Janisé will talk about the basic components 

of self-publishing a book, from designing the cover art, layout and 

design to editing, printing and distribution. Learn how to begin 

the publishing process and about the different methods that are 

available. Janise will also discuss costs and technical details. 


• How to Set Up a Book Club - Tuesday, January 23rd, 7 PM, Multi-purpose 

Room. The library has sets of books that are specifically designated 

for use by book clubs that meet in the library or elsewhere in 

the community. Learn how to avoid purchasing multiple copies of 

books for a book club by accessing the library’s extensive collection 

of book-club titles that are available for community book clubs. 

• Stress Relief & Relaxation through Sahaja Yoga Meditation - Saturday, 

January 27th, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Meeting Room. Nehemiah 

Cavazos will provide an overview of Sahaja yoga meditation and 

its mental, physical and emotional health benefits. Learn how to 

quickly relieve anxieties, tensions, stresses and everyday worries 

by tuning into one’s inner being and bringing balance and peace to 

one’s life with guided meditation. 

• An Investor’s Tour of Mutual Funds & Stocks: The Nuts & Bolts - 

Saturday, January 27th, 1:30-3:30 PM, Meeting Room. This 2-part 

program is designed to help individuals get a better understanding 

of the differences between mutual funds and stocks. During the 

first part of the program, get a detailed look at the features, benefits 

and risks associated with mutual funds, as well as a map to 

mutual-fund selection. The second part of the program will focus 

on stocks. Learn about common versus preferred stock, dividends, 

investment strategies and different ways to own stock. The program 

is presented by Leslie Corley, a financial advisor. 

• Staying Healthy in Your 30s, 40s, 50s and Beyond - Wednesday, 

January 31st, 10:30 AM-12 noon, Multi-purpose Room. Dr. Kelly 

McCullagh, board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, will talk 

about steps that men and women can take to stay healthy in the 

different stages of their lives. She will review current preventative 

screening recommendations, lifestyle choices and emerging new 

technologies in healthcare. 

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place 

in the Computer Lab. Reservations are required. 

Computers 101: Monday, January 8th, 12 Noon 

MS Excel Survival Basics: Thursday, January 11th, 10 AM 

Introduction to Twitter: Monday, January 22nd, 12 Noon 

MS Word Survival Basics: Tuesday, January 23rd, 10 AM 

MS Publisher Survival Basics: Wednesday, January 31st, 10 AM 

Open Computers Lab Q&A: Friday, January 19th, 12 Noon, Learning 

Lab. (reservations not required) 

• 3D PRINTING CLASSES 

Introduction to 3D Printing: Thursday, January 18th, 10 AM. Library 

staff will introduce the 3D printer and explain how library patrons 

can print their own designs. Those attending the session will also 

learn about free websites that can be used to find 3D files or to 

create their own 3D designs. 

EVENTS 

• Literary Lunch League Book Club - Wednesday, January 3rd, 12 

Noon, Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is Where’d 

You Go, Bernadette, written by Maria Semple. Those attending are 

invited to bring a lunch, if desired. 

• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, January 18th, beginning 

at 7 PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is Empty 

Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending 

of a Great American Fortune, written by Bill Dedman. 

• NEW! Bridge Night @ Cinco Ranch - Tuesdays, January 2nd and 

16th, 6-8 PM, Multi-purpose Room. Bridge players of all ages and 

skill levels - from beginners to advanced - are invited to practice 

their strategies and share tips while playing against others in a 

relaxed, stress-free environment. On the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of 

every month, the library will provide a fun, relaxed setting where 

Bridge players can gather to sharpen their skills and share their love 

of this popular card game with others. 

• ESL Conversation Circles - Fridays, January 12th and 26th, 1-2 PM; 

Multipurpose Room. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program 

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their English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation 

Circles” provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to 

gather in a relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing 

while practicing their English skills. 

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS teens grades 9-12 

• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, January 10th, 4-5 PM, 

Conference Classroom. Teen readers will have the opportunity to 

meet with others who share the same love for great books and have 

a lively discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were liked 

or disliked. Those attending are invited to talk about Bone Gap, 

written by Laura Ruby. 

• YA: Upcycle T-Shirts - Wednesday, January 17th, 4-5 PM, Conference 

Classroom. Teens in grades 9-12 will discover ways to take old t-shirts 

and re-design them into new fashion statements with a few key snips! 

With simple no-sew tricks, learn how to turn an old t-shirt into a 

cool scarf and more! A limited amount of supplies will be available, 

so those attending the class are encouraged to bring old t-shirts to 

experiment with during the class. Registration is required. 

• Young Adult Advisory Council - Wednesday, January 24th, 4-5 PM, 

Conference Classroom. At this monthly meeting, teens in grades 9-12 

are invited to express ideas organize upcoming activities and suggest 

new programs and books that would be of interest to young adults at 

the library. Earn volunteer/service hours and meet new friends while 

helping to shape the future of library services for teens! 

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 

(The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups 

at these activities.) 

• Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:15 am, provides caregiver/ 

infant activities and songs especially designed for the youngest 

book-lovers, from age 1 month to 12 months. 

• Stories & Play: Tuesdays at 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3 years of 

age. Children will be treated to a story and then have open play time. 

• Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 am 

and 11:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for 

older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. 

• Story Time: Wednesdays at 11:30 AM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories, 

watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. 

• Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM - gives families an evening 

option for the activities presented during the daytime. 

• Family Story Time: 1st Saturday of the month at 10:15 AM. All ages 

welcome. 

• Kinder Korner: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM. 

A time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other 

activities. 

• After-School Breaks: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Crafts, 

movies and stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 3. 

• Creative Connections: 4th Saturdays at 2:30 PM. Activities for children 

in grades 4 through 8. 

• Minecraft Monday: January 29th, 4:30 PM. Minecraft challenge for 

students in grades 4 through 8. Reservations required. 

SPECIAL FAMILY EVENTS 

• Family Reading Club Kick-Off Story Time - Monday, January 22nd, 

7 PM, Meeting Room. This special Story Time event will celebrate 

the start of the Winter Family Reading Club, which takes place from 


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puppet shows and songs. 

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, 

call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s 

Public Information Office at 281-633-4734. 

BECOME A TUTOR-UNDERSTAND 

OUR STUDENT’S LIFELINES 

Become an essential part of a student’s life by signing up to be a tutor 

for the Literacy Council! The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County holds 

tutor training every other month. After 12 hours of training, outstanding 

volunteers are equipped to teach Basic Literacy and English as a Second 

Language (ESL) classes to adults. The trainings prepare tutors to organize 

and compile lesson plans, learn about various tutoring techniques, 

understand the purpose of the Literacy Council and much more. Tutors 

do not need knowledge of any foreign language, nor do they need formal 

teaching experience. We offer many locations for tutoring throughout 

the area, including locations in Katy. Tutoring sessions are offered during 

the day and at night. If you are interested in impacting someone’s life 

by being their tutor, please contact the Literacy Council at 281-240-8181 

or visit the website at www.ftbendliteracy.org. Help us to “Change Lives 

Through Literacy!” 

RUOK PROGRAM 

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. has a computer-generated program 

called “Are You OK?” (RUOK). It is a computer-generated call intended 

for senior citizens (over 55) and disabled persons who live alone 

and could benefit from a daily check. A computer will generate a call 

each morning, at about the same time and the participant chooses 

a time frame. A voice will ask, “Are you OK?” After this, all they have 


to do is hang up the phone. If the participant goes out of town or 

leaves the residence for any time, you just temporarily un-subscribe 

and re-subscribe when you return. If the call goes unanswered, the 

computer will call back 3 times at 15-minute intervals. If there is 

still no answer, the sheriff will dispatch a deputy or the local police. 

They will have with them a print out of information on the person 

that is not responding to the calls. This program was established 

by FBC Sheriff Milton Wright, Commissioner’s Court and Ken Whitt 

(FBC Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Assoc.) in 1998. Many police 

chiefs in the county are also participating in the program and will 

proceed with the welfare check for citizens of their community. To 

request more information or to enroll in this free and very beneficial 

program, please call the Sheriff’s dept. at 281-341-4704. 

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drive apparatuses, extract patients from vehicles at accident 

scenes, etc. 

Community VFD also provides emergency medical services (EMS) 

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ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP 

Please be respectful of community grounds and neighbors’ yards. If 

your pet poops during your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash. 

Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It 

may not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show 

your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community. 

PLEASE NOTE - PETS ON LEASHES 

It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated for 

rabies, registered and restrained. All animals, when outside of an 

owner’s means of restraint (i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be on a 

leash. For the safety of all residents, please use all precautions with 

your pets and keep them on leashes when walking pets in the community 

EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR PET IS HARMLESS. If you see ANY animal 

roaming freely in the neighborhood, immediately call Animal Control 

at 281-342-1512. Even if you recognize the animal, be very careful 

approaching it, as you do not know how it will react; if you can safely 

retrieve the animal, then call the owner. Otherwise, Animal Control is 

your best and safest option. 

FORT BEND COUNTY “LEASH LAW” 

Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to patrol 

and remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated 

as required by law. 

As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your dog. If your 

dog is one that ‘makes objectionable noise,’ you must make every effort 

to respect your Neighbor’s right to their ‘peace and quiet.’ 

When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative that you keep your 

dog on a leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your 

family, imagine the consequences if it were to harm someone while it 

was ‘roaming free.’ 

Please respect other resident’s right to walk the common area ground 

without fear of attack from an unleashed dog. 

Laws are written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their 

property or kept on a leash to free a community of unrestrained and 

free-roaming animals. Although most dog bites occur on the property 

where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a substantial 

threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are at 

increased risk of being bitten by rabies infected wildlife. Enforcement 

of restraint laws is essential in enhancing the animal control program’s 

efforts to reduce the risk of rabies in our community. 

LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS 

The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification, 

should that animal become lost. Licensing also: 

• Ensures that rabies vaccination are current. 

• Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident. 

• Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the 

animal control program. 

VACCINATION 

Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats 

because they are an important control measure for the public health 

threat of rabies. In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations 

provide a barrier between infected wild animals and humans. 

SPECIAL PET SHELTERS 

DREAM Dachshund Rescue is a local, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization 

committed to rescuing abandoned, stray and owner-surrendered 

Dachshunds. We are an all-volunteer rescue and we’re looking for qualified 

foster homes to provide food, water, shelter and love to rescued 

Dachshunds while they wait for a loving forever family to fall in love and 

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adopt them. All DREAM Dachshunds are spayed and neutered, current 

on all vaccines, receive dental care if needed and are fully examined 

and treated - if necessary, by our certified veterinarians. DREAM covers 

the cost of any and all medical treatment and monthly heartworm preventative 

while dogs are in foster care. If you are interested in fostering 

or adopting a DREAM Dachshund, please visit our website and fill out 

our easy online application. You can also view the over 65 adorable 

Dachshunds we currently have on our foster-roster! Find us on the web 

at www.DreamDachs.org and “Like” us on Facebook at www.Facebook. 

com/DreamDachshundRescueEducationAdoptionMission. If you have 

any questions, please send us an email to 

Contact-Us@DreamDachs.org. 

PugHearts of Houston - PugHearts of Houston is a non-profit rescue 

dedicated to giving unwanted and neglected Pugs a second chance. It is 

staffed by a network of volunteers in and around the greater Houston, 

TX area. All of our dogs are in private foster homes throughout the area 

where they learn to live (some of them for the first time) in a home with 

foster siblings and parents who teach them how to be part of a loving 

family. There are many ways in which you can donate to PugHearts 

of Houston, be it with your time, your skills, adopting, fostering or by 

making a financial donation. For more information, please visit 

www.pughearts.com. 

RESCUE - REHABILITATE - REHOME LONE STAR BOXER RESCUE Lone 

Star Boxer Rescue is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to the 

health and well being of the boxer breed. LSBR is run and managed by 

volunteers. Our main objective is to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home 

boxers that come to us from many sources including local animal 

shelters, owner surrenders, and strays. Call 713-464-1381 or visit our 

website - www.lsbr.org, P.O. Box 541286 

Houston, TX 77254-1286, email - info@lsbr.org. 

ADOPT A PET - ADOPT A CAT, a non-profit cat shelter, has cats available 

for adoption at the Petco at Hwy. 6 and FM 529 on the 1st and 3rd 

Saturdays of each month from 12:30 to 5:00 PM. Pets of the Week are 

always at Petco and available for adoption. The $70 fee includes spay 

/ neuter, FeLV and FIV testing, some shots and de-worming. 

Call 281-580-6652 for more information. 

CITIZENS FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION IS A NON-PROFIT SHELTEr - 

Make a Ddfference in the life of an Orphan Animal - Adopt - Located at 

17555 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094. We are a unique example of 

humane housing for homeless animals & open 7 days a week. CAP’s 

Pet Supply Shop has everything you need for your pet or for the people 

that love them and at a reasonable price. Monday - Friday, 11 AM - 5 PM, 

Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM and Sunday, 1 PM - 5 PM. For more information, 

call 281-497-0591, www.cap4pets.org. 

DACHSHUND RESCUE OF HOUSTON - We are a small group of volunteers 

right here in Houston and the surrounding areas and we love 

dachshunds! Our primary mission is to rescue (from pounds and 

shelters) purebred (and a few mixed) dachshunds that end up alone, 

abandoned and/or abused and for many of them, it can be an 11th 

hour rescue. All of our rescued dachsies receive a complete health 

evaluation by our accredited veterinary clinics and are either spayed 

or neutered (if not already), given immunizations, dental care and are 

started on any necessary medical treatment(s). Our focus following 

rescue, is rehabilitation and relocation into a safe and loving foster 

home. If you think you might be interested in fostering or maybe even 

adopting, please join us at Dachshund Rescue of Houston on Facebook 

or visit us and our “dachsies in waiting” on our website at www.dachshundrescueofhouston.org. 

DRoH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 

All donations are tax-deductible, no matter the amount. 

ALL TEXAS DACHSHUND RESCUE is a non-profit organization consisting 

of volunteers dedicated to the rescue and placement of Dachshunds 

and Dachshund mixes into foster or permanent homes. If you would like 

to become a foster parent or adopt one of these wonderful little dogs, 

please check us out on the web at www.ATDR.org or email info@atdr. 

org. FRIENDS OF BARC - a 501c(3) non-profit corporation that supports 

the humane care and treatment of animals. Cats and dogs at BARC are 

longing for forever homes. Visit BARC at 3200 Carr St., Monday - Friday, 

11:30 AM -5:30 PM, Saturday - Sunday, noon – 4 PM. Or you 


can see animals at one of our many Pet Smart adoption locations 

listed on our web site. Donate - Send a tax-deductible donation to 

Friends of BARC. Donate online or send a check to Friends of BARC 

Inc., P.O. Box 70315, Houston, TX 77270. Spay or Neuter - Encourage 

friends and family to spay or neuter their pets. Foster - Save lives 

by getting animals out of the shelter and preparing them for their 

forever homes. Volunteer - We have many volunteer opportunities 

including transporting animals to adoptions, counseling prospective 

pet parents and walking and bathing animals at the shelter. To learn 

more, visit www.FriendsofBARC.org or call 713-229-7300. 

GOLDEN BEGINNINGS GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE is a non-profit 

organization, staffed solely by volunteers, devoted to providing 

rescue and necessary veterinary medical care for unwanted, neglected, 

abused, homeless and displaced Golden Retrievers. We strive 

to place our Goldens in adoptive homes where they will receive a 

lifetime of love. Call 281-480-4942 or visit our website at www.gbgrr. 

org. GBGRR, PO Box 19848, Houston, TX 77224-9848. 

GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE. Golden Retriever Rescue of Houston 

is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, foster care, welfare 

and placement of Golden Retrievers in the Houston, Texas area. 

GRRH is an all-volunteer group that provides temporary shelter; 

quality medical care and permanent homes for unwanted, abused 

or abandoned Golden Retrievers. Call 713-521-9019. Or visit their 

website – www.grrh.org. Golden Retriever Rescue of Houston, Inc., 

PO Box 19594, Houston, TX 77224. 

GREYHOUND RESCUE - Adopt a retired athlete! Greyhound Pets 

of America Inc. is a national non-profit organization dedicated to 

finding responsible homes for retired racing greyhounds. Since there 

is never a lack of dogs waiting for adoption, potential parents have 

the opportunity to meet several dogs. It is our goal to find the perfect 

match for both pet and owner. For more information on adoption, 

volunteering, greyhound merchandise and tax deductible donations 

please visit our website at www.gpahouston.org or you may call us 

at 713-667-3804. 

HORSE RESCUE needs members, foster homes and contributions, 

www.bluebonnetequine.org or 888-542-5163. 

BASSET BUDDIES RESCUE OF TEXAS - We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit 

organization staffed solely by volunteers devoted to the rescue of 

unwanted, abused, and homeless basset hounds in Houston, TX and 

surrounding regions. Bassets are rescued from shelters or received 

directly from owners who feel unable/unwilling to continue to care for 

them. Basset Buddies Rescue of Texas, PO Box 130244, Houston, TX 

77219-0244, 281-303-5496. 

(SNAP) Spay-Neuter Assistance Program, Inc. provides free (to qualified 

individuals) and low-cost (to all) spay/neuter and wellness services for 

domesticated dogs and cats, and feral cats. SNAP provides sterilization 

services, vaccinations, heartworm tests and preventative, and flea preventatives. 

SNAP is a non-profit organization that has mobile clinics, a 

surgery clinic and a wellness clinic and has volunteer opportunities. Please 

visit us online at www.snapus.org or the Surgery Clinic at 713-863-0010, 

the Wellness Clinic at 713-862-8001 or the Mobile Clinic at 713-522-2337. 

SPECIAL PALS - Offers adoption, vaccines/wellness clinic, spay/neuter 

services, micro chipping and boarding. If you would like to donate to 

Special Pals, send your donation to: Special Pals, Inc, 3830 Greenhouse 

Road, Houston, TX 77084. Special Pals is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, 

we need your help in supporting our animal shelter. We are located 

at 3830 Greenhouse Road, Houston, Texas 77084, 281-579-PETS (7387). 

Hours are: Closed Mondays for low cost spay & neuter, Open Tuesday 

- Sunday 12 - 4 PM. 

S.T.A.A.R. (South Texas Animal Adoption Resource) is dedicated to rescuing, 

rehabilitating and finding loving homes for dogs that have been 

discarded, or neglected. We are a no-kill, not for profit organization that 

is run entirely by volunteers. We hope that you enjoy our website, and 

that what you find there informs, endears and enlightens. Maybe you 

too will become a part of the ever-growing S.T.A.A.R. family. Visit us at 

www.staarnet.org to see pictures of the available dogs or you can call 

281-392-0927. Please donate online or by mail to: 

P.O. Box 6575, Katy, Texas, 77491. 

Weimaraner Rescue of North Texas has wonderful Weims available for 

immediate adoption in the Houston area. Visit www.weimrescuetexas. 

org for details or call 972-994-3572. Foster homes for these marvelous 

dogs are also urgently needed. Houston area Wiemarner’s can be found 

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