Colonies July 2018

The Colonies Review 

For Residents of 

Bradford Colony, 

Charlestown Colony, 

Concord Colony, 

Georgetown Colony One, 

Georgetown Colony Two, 

Jamestown Colony, 

Langham Creek Colony, 

and Yorktown Colony 

Official Newsletter published by Krenek Printing Co. 

July 2018 

IMPORTANT NUMBERS pg. 2 

BRADFORD COLONY 1 & 2 pg. 4 

BRADFORD COLONY SECTION 3 pg. 5 

CHARLESTOWN COLONY pgs. 6-7 

CONCORD COLONY pg. 8 

GEORGETOWN COLONY I pg. 9 

GEORGETOWN COLONY II pg. 9 

JAMESTOWN COLONY pg. 10 

LANGHAM CREEK COLONY pg. 10 

SCHOOL NEWS pgs. 13-17 

RECIPES pg. 25 

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Important Colonies Numbers Important Colonies Numbers 

Bradford Colony I and II Board Members 

https://community.associawebsites.com/sites/BradfordColonyHOA 

Matt Sanders - President 

Arturo Alcedo - Vice President 

Pauline Dunglinson - Treasurer 

Debbie Lowery - Secretary 

PMG Management - 713-329-7100 

11000 Corporate Centre Dr. #150 Houston, TX 77041 

Shannon Abernathy, 713-329-7130 

PMG s.abernathy@pmghouston.com 

713-329-7130 

Bradford Colony Section Three (BCS3) Board 

Mark Przywara - President 

832-418-3409/msp0007@yahoo.com 

Barbara Boyd - 1st Vice President/Treasurer 

James Mohr - 2nd Vice President/Secretary 

Theodora Daly (ACMP) 281-855-9867 

Charlestown Colony Board of Directors 

Alex Vargo, President 832-498-7085 

Ray Neal, Treasurer 

Byron Tipping, Secretary 

byron_tipping@yahoo.com 

Silverio Sanchez Director 

silverio@holycov.org 

Sharon Tipping, Vice Pres./Arch. Control 281-550-7915 

Shannon Abernathy, PMG s.abernathy@pmghouston.com 713-329-7130 

Concord Colony Board of Directors 

Randy Ward, President 

Jeanne Pressler, Secretary 

Olivia Hernandez, Treasurer 

John Ridgeway, Director 

Marilyn Knox, Director 

Shannon Abernathy, PMG s.abernathy@pmghouston.com 713-329-7130 


Georgetown Colony I Board of Directors 

Brian Rogers, President/ Architectual Control 281-861-5411 

Richard Cottrell, Vice President 281-855-4433 

Lydia Rogers, Secretary 

Marco Varela, Treasurer 

Anthony "Tony" Flores, Director 

COMMITTEE POSITIONS 

Deed Restrictions Committee 

Yard of the Month Signs-Lydia Rodgers 281-861-5444 

www.scsmgmt.com or Sunni West 281-463-1777 

Georgetown Colony II Board of Directors 

Bruce Medley, President 

Richard Barbour, Vice President 

Timothy Fiore, Treasurer 

IMPORTANT COMMUNITY NUMBERS 

MUNICIPAL ULTILITY DISTRICT 102 

Municipal Utility District 102 - 15300 Falmouth 

MDS (Water) - District Operator, 

Customer Service/Billing Inquiries - 281-290-6507 

Service Dept (leaks, emergencies) 281-290-6503 

Coats, Rose, Yale, Holm, 

Ryman & Lee, P.C. - Legal Council - 713-651-0111 

Assessments of Southwest - 

Tax Assessor/Collector 713-482-0216 

Harris County Sheriff Department - Security - 

713-221-6000 

SCHOOLS 

Cy-Fair School District Admin. 281-897-4000 

Horne Elementary (K-5) 281-463-5954 

Truitt Middle School (6-8) 281-856-1100 

CyFalls High School 281-856-1000 

brucemedley@sbcglobal. 

rbbarbour@gmail.com 

Tim_Fiore@yahoo.com 

SCS Management Services, Inc. 

Sunni West/ Property Manager 281-500-7119 

Emergency 911 

Fire & Ambulance 

713 466-6161 281-256-2266 

Clay Rd. Courthouse Annex 281-463-2446 

State Highway Dept. 713-802-5076 

Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Rape Crisis (24 hrs.) 713-528-7273 

Suicide Prevention (24 hrs.) 713-228-1505 

Battered Women & Children 713-528-5785 

MISC. 

Car Share/Van Share 713-227-0003 

Alcoholics Anonymous (24 hours) 713-686-6300 

Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse 713-520-8620 

Crisis Hotline (24 hours) 713 -228-1505 

Harris Co. Children’s Protective 

Services (24 hours) 713-394-4000 

Jamestown Colony Board Members 

Wayne Modgling, Vice President 281-389-9347 

Steve Palmer, Secretary 281-859-0895 

Beverly Franklin, Director 281-345-8216 

Dan Grosu, Director 281-667-7796 

Kelsey Heath, Director 832-964-5207 

Rick Moore, Diector 281-8501211 

Erica Morgan, PMG 

e.morgan@pmghouston.com 713-239-7156 

Langham Creek Colony Board of Directors 

William Thielen- President 

Eric Sandrock - Vice President 

Larry Jasinski - Secretary/Treasurer 

Shannon Abernathy, PMG s.abernathy@pmghouston.com 

713-329-7130 



Langham Creek Colonies Tennis & Swim Assoc, Inc. 

Langham Creek Colonies HOA #1 

Langham Creek Colonies HOA #2 

Genesis Property Management, Inc. 713-953-0808 

Yorktown Colony Board of Directors 

Terri Delaney President / ACC /Pool 

Brenda Whiteman - VP/Treasurer 

David Furr - Director 

Martha Muzquiz - Director 

Ben Salas, Secretary 

Shannon Abernathy, PMG 713-329-7130 

s.abernathy@pmghouston.com 



The Colonies Recreation and 

Property Owners Association 

Rick Barbour, President (GCII) 

Terri Delaney, Vice President (YC) 

Brian Rogers, Secretary (GCI) 

Jeanne Pressler, Treasurer (CC) 

Matt Sanders, Director (BC 1&2) 

Theodora Daly, ACMP, Inc, Property Management 

For Pool Tags & Tennis Court Keys: Appointment Required. 

Contact ColoniesRec@gmail.com 

U. S. Post Office (Bear Creek) 1-800-275-8777 

Center Point Gas 713-659-2111 

To report gas leaks 713-659-3552 

Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 

Street Light Repair 713-207-2222 

AT & T 713-237-7304 

Street Repair 281-353-8424 

Harris County Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Humane Wildlife Removal 281-377-5335 

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-468-8972 

Bear Creek Library 281-550-0885 

MTA Buses (Routes & Scheduling) 713-635-4000 

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Summertime Heat Awareness & Safety 

One of the most significant health risks to be aware of this summer is the heat, which you may not think 

about unless you live in the warm deserts of the Southwest. However, heat can be a major risk in any part of 

the country - especially in areas where there is excessive humidity. Heat related illnesses can affect people 

of all ages and these illnesses tend to progress quickly, so it is essential that you know what to look for. 

Below is a closer look at what you need to know to beat the heat this summer. 

Recognize the signs of heat illness: Did you know that by the time you are thirsty, you are already 

dehydrated? Quenching your thirst is also a poor indicator of proper hydration. Therefore, you will want 

to know some of the other signs of dehydration that may also indicate heat stroke or exhaustion. Look for 

heavy sweating, confusion, dizziness, hangover-like headaches, muscle weakness or cramps and nausea. If 

these signs are present, find a cool area, drink some water and call 911 for assistance. 

Know the hazards of heat: Even in 80 degree weather, heat can be problematic. When you are out in the 

sun for long periods, your body will use water much faster, so you need to drink extra and take breaks out of 

direct sunlight. Physical activity also raises your body temperature, so you should consider this when you go 

out for a jog during the summertime. 

Identify high-risk situations: Every year brings a flurry of news stories of children and pets suffering 

fatal heat illness and these incidents are usually attributed to being left in the car. In just 10 minutes, the 

temperature inside of the car can jump from the temperature outside at 80 degrees to 99 degrees. Children 

or pets left in these conditions can quickly overheat and lose consciousness. Adults should exercise caution 

for their own sake as well, as there have been many instances of adults falling asleep in the car and suffering 

fatal heat stroke. Other risky situations in the heat include periods of outdoor work or physical activity, hot 

days at high elevation areas and consumption of alcohol in the summer heat. 

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You will also want to carry water wherever you go and wear lightweight clothing made from breathable 

fabrics like linen or cotton. What you eat can also affect how your body handles the heat - meats and other 

high protein foods cause your body to use more water in digestion. 

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BRADFORD COLONY 1 & 2 

(BC1&2) NEWS FROM THE BOARD 

Happy 4 th of July!! The Board wishes everyone a safe and wonderful 

Independence Day. 

Hurricane Preparation 

Hurricane season started on June 1 st . Be prepared while hoping we 

don’t have any severe hurricane hit our area. Set up a plan - know how 

much water is needed per person to keep on hand, get can food, refill 

needed medications, where to go if evacuation is needed etc… There 

are a lot of resources on-line or from the county that can help you plan. 

Welcome New Homeowners 

If you have recently moved in and are relatively new to our community, 

welcome! Please go to the TownSquare website (https://app.townsq. 

io/associa/signup) or download the free app on your phone and register 

your information so you can receive information and notices via 

emails. You may also download the deed restrictions so you can be 

aware of these codes of practices for our subdivision. The Board would 

also like to invite you to come to our monthly meeting so we may meet 

you (and you meet some of us-your neighbors). The meeting is 7 PM, 2 nd 

Wednesday every month held at the MUD building next to the water 

tower just north of West Little York on Kenswick Drive and Falmouth 

Ave (the address is 15300 Falmouth Avenue). The July meeting will 

be on 7/11/18. If you have any questions regarding assessment dues 

and deed violation letter, please contact our management company 

representative - Shannon Abernathy s.abernathy@pmghouston.com 

- and get details so you can take needed actions. 

Misc. 

Summer is in full fledge. Water your yards sensibly, check for sprinkler 

leakages, check and make sure you are not watering the driveway 

and sidewalk instead of the grass. Water is one of the most precious 

resources. Don’t waste it. Please follow the lawn watering schedule 

sent by the M.U.D. 

We can also help to maintain free flowing drainage pipes of the sewer 

system by not putting cooking oil and grease down the sink or drain, 

but instead wipe and collect waste oil in glass jars and dispose in 

garbage for small quantities, for large quantity like those used in deep 

fryers, you can take them to Harris County Household Hazardous Waste 

Collection Facility (6900 Hahl Road on West Little York just north of 

290, they are open every Wednesday 9 AM to 3 PM; don’t put food 

scrapes into the sink, put out them in the garbage. 

Monthly meeting 

Our monthly meeting has moved to 2 nd Wednesday of every month 

and we are meeting at the M.U.D. 102 water plant building next to the 

water tower. Meeting starts at 7 PM. 


(BCS3) 2018 ANNUAL MEETING RESULTS 

Following are the results BCS3 Annual Meeting that was held on May 

20 th . We had a quorum total of 17 property owners between the attendees 

and the proxy statements that were submitted. 

ACTION ITEMS 

• Director Election 

One position was up for election this year. 

• Barbara Boyd (Vaughnville Drive) was elected to fill this open position 

We would like to thank Josh Murray (outgoing Board member) for his 

six years of effort as a member of the Board of Directors. 

Following the election, there was a discussion about the HOA budget 

and associated surplus, illegally parked vehicles and near-term action 

for correction, mosquito spraying plans, significant delinquency issues 

needing additional legal action and ongoing DRV actions related to 

farm animals in the neighborhood. 

There was also a very good discussion concerning the options being 

presented to BCS3 by the CRPOA group as to the potential opportunity 

for our residents to be part of the Pool / Rec center located at West 

Little York and Addicks Satsuma Road. 

BOARD OF DIRECTOR ASSIGNMENTS 

Following is the lineup for the Board of Directors for the 2018-2019 

HOA calendar year. Note that with only three Directors, some members 

will fill dual positions 

President - Mark Przywara (Term expires in May 2019) 

Vice President / Treasurer - Barbara Boyd (Term expires in May 2021) 

Vice President / Secretary - James Mohr (Term expires in May 2020) 

The Board would like to thank everyone who either attended the 

meeting or took the time to get their proxy statement submitted so that 

their position would contribute to the quorum and/or vote. Without 

this input, there would have been no meeting as per the HOA Bylaws. 

BRADFORD COLONY SECTION 3 

(BCS3) VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION 

Water conservation is still a major issue for our area. Each resident has 

received an insert in their Harris County MUD 102 water bill asking that 

they observe the voluntary water conservation program that has been 

proposed for this area. 

There are two simple rules with respect to this program: 

1. Even numbered residences should water outdoors on Wednesdays 

and Sundays while odd numbered residences should water outdoors 

on Tuesdays and Saturdays. No water should be used outdoors by 

any resident on Mondays. 

2. Water should not be used outdoors between the hours of 6 AM and 

10 AM and between the hours of 6 PM and 10 PM. 

Let’s all work together to conserve our water resources while maintaining 

our yards within the guidelines outlined by the Harris County 

MUD district. 

(BCS3) 2018 ASSESSMENT UPDATE 

Note that as of June 1 st , 54 of the 59 property owners in BCS3 have either 

paid their 2018 assessment or are in an active payment plan. Those 

property owners that are still delinquent have had their files turned 

over to the HOA lawyers for the next steps in the collection process. 

This is an excellent situation for the HOA to be in financially at this time. 

The Board would like to thank everyone for handling this payment 

in a timely fashion. This is our only source of income for HOA related 

bills and expenses such as electricity for the light poles, landscaping, 

insurance, management fees and other issues. 

(BCS3) CONTACT THE BOARD 

As is the case with everything in our small neighborhood, every resident 

should feel free to contact any Board member as to any issue or 

question that you have about BCS3. Contact information for all the 

Board members is located on the inside front cover of this publication. 

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CHARLESTOWN COLONY 

(CHC) NOTES FROM THE BOARD 

Happy 4 th of July! 

Summer is in full effect and Charlestown Colony yards are looking good! 

Let’s keep up the great yard work! 

Yard of the Month for May: 

Congratulations to 5607 W Vistaglen Loop. 

Yard of the Month for June: 

Congratulations to 5727 W Vistaglen Loop. 

Pool: 

The community pool is now open. Pool tags can be purchased providing that 

HOA dues are current. 

Home Run Businesses: 

Charlestown Colony will not tolerate any home run business that can be seen by 

other residents or the public. Should this continue all appropriate action, including 

legal, will take place. 

Cars: 

We love our children, joggers, walkers and bike riders. Please slow down while 

driving through our neighborhood and make complete stops as required by law 

at posted stop signs. There have been several reports of running stop signs, which 

poses an increased risk of accidents. 

Parked Cars on Streets and Parked Cars Close Stop Signs: 

When cars are parked on the street close to stop signs, it becomes very difficult 

for drivers to maneuver around on-coming traffic. Please park cars safely on the 

streets to avoid accidents. Also, summer is in full force, our neighborhood children 

are enjoying bicycle riding, skate boarding and scootering, please be cognizant of 

parked cars on the streets. It makes it difficult for our kids to maneuver around 

these vehicles safely. We love our children and do not want to see them injured. 

Flags: 

Our flagpole installation was completed just in time for the Memorial Day holiday! 

The flags are beautiful and enhance. This is a permanent flag solution for 

Charlestown Colony. 

Charlestown Colony Park: 

Our community park is enjoyed by many of the residents and their family members! 

It has bounced back since the days of Hurricane Harvey! Let’s keep it looking 

amazing! There have been reports of trash and debris in the park. Please remember 

to pick up after ourselves. 

Although Hurricane Harvey reeked wide spread havoc in our community and the 

release of the Addick’s Reservoir caused 80% of our subdivision to flood, winning 

yard of the month is a testament of our community’s resiliency despite all the 

tragedy we experienced. 

As we continue to beautify our homes, we should not forget to celebrate the 

milestones of our progress. There are many events happening now and later this 

summer, let’s give ourselves a break every now and again. Remember, we are 

Charlestown Colony Strong and we will come back stronger, better and more 

beautiful than before Hurricane Harvey! 

Happening Soon! 

• July 4 th 

• Lone Star Summer Session II July 11 th 

Debris Removal & Deed Restriction Violations: 

It is the homeowner’s responsibility to remove trash and debris from the front of their 

home. If more time is needed for repairs, the HOA Board and management company will 

review these on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to the management company. 

Home Renovation Projects: 

Most of us have completed the street view repairs needed on our homes. For those 

who are still working on these repairs, please be cognizant of our deed restrictions 

and the Architectural Review form required to complete exterior projects such as 

replacing fences, exterior painting and pretty much any other exterior project attached 

to the home that can be viewed from the street. The Architectural form can 

be obtained from Principle Management Group Houston (PMG). We have all endured 

a lot due to the flood and have probably filled out enough forms over the last few 

months to last a lifetime. However, this form is just another step in the renovation 

process and keeping the project on track. Our deed restrictions have these forms 

in place to maintain the appearance of Charlestown Colony. If exterior projects are 

completed without consent, the homeowner could be subject to make changes 

such as re-painting the house all over again which is costly and time consuming. 

Most of the Architectural Review forms can be processed within 10 business days, 

but it could take up to 30 days. If it is urgent, please indicate that on the form and 

include a phone number. PMG may be able to offer a verbal, “yes” to get the project 

started while the form is being processed. 

Our Furry Family Members: 

There has been a noticeable number of lost and found pets posted on the Nextdoor 

App. As we continue to rebuild, please secure the furry family members by fixing 

broken fencing or other measures of security for our loving pets. 

Got The Nextdoor App? https://nextdoor.com/ 

It only takes a few minutes to sign up and it helps keep everyone informed 

on current events in our area. 

If you see something, say something, because we are our best defense against 

crime and retaining our home values! 

Report: 

• Park Lights that are not working properly 

• Safety issues in common areas 

• Suspicious activity 

• Abandoned Houses 

• Homes where recovery efforts have not begun 

• Other Violations of our Deed Restrictions 

Annual Dues Payment: 

Thank you to all who have paid your HOA dues! If HOA dues have not been paid 

yet, expect a certified letter soon with penalties. In order to avoid additional costs 

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and fees, there are several options to make HOA payments. As of February 1 st , unpaid 

annual dues are considered delinquent and subject to late fees and penalties. Our 

management company has new policies and procedures in place to collect on past 

due HOA assessments. If these have not been paid yet, please make every effort to 

pay or make a payment arrangement. The Board worked diligently to maintain our 

HOA dues at $300 for 2018 although the neighborhood incurred additional expenses 

caused by the flooding. There are several payment options available. 

Register and Pay online: 

https://access.associawebsites.com/AssociaAccess/sites/CharlestownColonyCIA/ 

Mail: PMG/Charlestown Colony P.O. Box 3157, Houston, TX 77253-3157 

Pay in Person: PMG 

11000 Corporate Centre Drive #150, Houston, Texas 77041 

If a payment plan needs to be worked out, please contact our Association manager, 

Shannon Abernathy, at a.abernathy@pmghouston.com (713-329-7130). Email or in more 

serious situations, certified mail, should be your preferred method of contact as these 

provides a written record of the conversation and any agreement or modification granted. 

Trash Pick-Up: 

As we continue to work on renovating our homes, please be cognizant of trash collection 

dates and the items that should be included in the trash for pick up. If the trashcans 

are left out, there is a possibility that a deed restriction violation letter may be sent. 

Trash Pick-up is Monday and Thursday by WCA unless it falls on one of the holidays 

below. 

Mondays - Heavy Trash and Recycling 

Thursdays - Normal Trash Pick-up 

2018 Holidays (No Trash Pick-up): 

• Monday, September 3 rd - Labor Day Celebration 

• Thursday, November 22 nd - Thanksgiving Day 

What recycles? See below, call their customer service line at 281-368-8397 for questions 

regarding the recycling program. 

• Paper: Newsprint, magazines, catalogs, junk mail and envelopes, copy paper, file 

folders, paper grocery bags, telephone books, greeting cards. Cardboard such as 

cereal boxes, shoe boxes, soda and beer boxes and storage/moving boxes. 

• Glass containers: Post consumer food and juice containers, beer and soda bottles. 

• Plastic containers: Post consumer food, juice, soda, water, shampoo bottles. Plastic 

items must contain the international recycling code 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7. Plastic grocery 

type bags and Styrofoam are excluded. 

• Steel and aluminum containers: Beer, soda, tuna, vegetable, juice, pet food and 

similar metal containers are acceptable. 

Hazardous Waste: 

Hazardous Waste such as paint and paint related products, batteries, electronics 

etc. should not be put out in regular trash for pick-up. There are several options to 

dispose of these items. 

Harris County Household Hazardous Waste: http://eng.hctx.net/watershed/ 

hhw_home.html 

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Hours of Operation are Wednesday 9 AM-3 PM and 

2 nd Saturday of the month 9 AM-2 PM 

Electronics such as TV’s, computers, game consoles and much more can be disposed 

at Compucylce: www.compucycle.net or Best Buy, go to www.bestbuy.com and type 

“recycle” into the “search Best Buy” area at the top of the page. 

Mud 102 Alerts: 

Stay up to date on trash pick-up and water alerts by signing up for MUD 102 Alerts. 

It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up. 

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(CC) GARAGE SALES 

Concord Colony residents are not to have more than two garage sales 

per year. 

(CC) HOA REQUEST 

Dear Concord Colony Residents, 

Your Board of Directors and Community Manager strive to make this 

community look its best at all times. We are asking you to please take 

a good look at the exterior of your home and yard. Landscape your 

flowerbeds if needed, trim your trees and bushes if needed and also 

reduce the clutter. If the paint on your home is chipping or fading, 

please consider repainting (approved colors only). However, before you 

start painting, you must submit an ACC application to the management 

company for review. 

If you have any questions or need an ACC application please do not 

hesitate to contact your community manager, Shannon Abernathy, 

s.abernathy@pmghouston.com, 713-329-7100. 

Thank you in advance. 

(CC) HOA MEETING 

Our meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at the MUD 

#102 Building which is located at 15300 Falmouth Ave. under the Colonies 

Water Tower. Watch for our meeting notice signs posted throughout our 

neighborhood. We encourage you to attend. 

(CC) STREET LIGHTS 

If a street light is out or remains on all the time, get the numbers off the 

pole, address and call Centerpoint Energy at 713-207- 2222 or go to www. 

centerpointenergy.com/outage and you can report the issue online. 

(CC) COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT CONTACT 

Each and all of the residents in Concord Colony should feel free to contact 

your community manager with concerns, questions or an issue in 

Concord Colony. The contact information for your community manager 

is located inside the back cover of the newsletter under “Important 

Colony Numbers.” 

(CC) DEED RESTRICTIONS 

Please remember that deed restrictions are strongly enforced and 

any outside construction or major landscaping changes to your home 

must be approved by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). ACC 

contact information for Concord Colony is on the inside back cover of 

this newsletter. 

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(GC1) HOA ANNUAL DUES 

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Online and pay by eCheck or by credit card (Visa, Master Cards, Discover, 

Amex). To discuss, installment plans, call the office directly at 

281-463-1777. 

(GC1) GCI BOARD OF DIRECTORS UPDATE 

There have been changes in the Board of Directors. Cynthia Ruiz has 

resigned. We would like to thank Cindy, for her support to our neighbourhood. 

We will miss you!! Welcome Anthony “Tony” Flores as the 

new Director. 

(GC1) SPLISH SPLASH 

The CRPOA (Colonies Recreation and Property Owners Association) pool 

opened Memorial Day weekend. It opened for the summer on Saturday, 

June 2 nd with the following hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 

8 PM and Sunday 1 PM to 8 PM. Closed on Mondays. 

(GC1) STAY CONNECTED WITH 

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Sign up for the Nextdoor app at Nextdoor.com or download the app. It’s a 

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You will find information on Crime & Safety, Lost & Found and For Sale 

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(GC1) AND ALL THAT TRASH 

Let’s keep our neighborhood jazzy by keeping our trash put up, until it 

is time to put out. Please do not put out your regular trash or recycled 

items before 6 PM on Sunday or Wednesday night. 

Please do your part by keeping leaves and grass clippings from clogging 

our gutters. Let’s work as a community by assisting to help keep our 

community clean and attractive. 

(GC1) PUPPIES AND KITTIES… OH MY!! 

It is summer. What does that mean? Birds are singing, grass is growing… 

ugh and puppies and kitties are being born. Let’s help our overcrowded 

animal shelters by spaying and neutering your pets and educating 

yourselves about TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) programs for those feral cats 

in our neighborhood. For more information, visit their website www. 

cap4pets.org. Also, KAAWS offers low cost wellness services. 

On that same note, please get your pets micro chipped and collared 

with an ID tag. This will assist with getting your pet back quicker if lost. 

GEORGETOWN COLONY II 

(GCII) DEED RESTRICTIONS 

We want to thank all of the homeowners in GCII who take the time and 

expense to keep their property maintained! It shows pride in your ownership 

and it keeps all of our property values up! Before doing home 

improvements, please submit an Architectural Review Form to the 

Board for approval prior beginning any exterior work. The forms may be 

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(JC) NEWS FROM THE BOARD 

JAMESTOWN COLONY NEWS 

MONTHLY MEETING 

The July 2018 Monthly Meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2018 at 7 PM (Mud 102 - 

15300 Falmouth). The HOA will put out signs at the entrances to remind everyone 

of each meeting - Come be a part of improving our neighborhood. 

MUD 102 BUILDING - 15300 FALMOUTH 

(Some GPS systems directions are not accurate for the location) 

The entrance to the MUD 102 facility is about a half block north of the intersection 

of Falmouth and Kentwick. Look for the water tower north of Falmouth and the 

driveway lined on one side by a 6-foot-tall black metal fence. 

RECYCLING - DO YOUR PART FOR THE PLANET! 

WCA Waste Corporation (713-828-1464) provides Recycling of the following items 

on Monday: 

Paper - Cardboard, Magazines, Newspaper, Junk Mail, etc 

Glass - Juice, Beer, Soda Containers 

Plastic - Containers with international recycling containers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7. 

Steel / Aluminum - Beer, Soda, Tuna, Vegetable, Juice Containers 

Harris County Precinct 4 – 6900 Hahl Rd Houston, TX 77040 (281-560-6200) also accepts 

unwanted household items free of charge! Visit their website for dates/times: 

www.eng.hctx.net/watershed/hhw_home.html. 

They will accept - Household Cleaners, Yard/Pesticide products, Automobile products 

(gas, oil, oil filters), Pool Chemicals, Paint / Paint products, Batteries, Tires - 4 per 

visit, Mercury Thermometers, Fluorescent Lights / Tubes, Cooking Oil and small/ 

BBQ size Propane Cylinders. 

JUNE 2018 YARD OF THE MONTH 

Congratulations to the June Yard of the Month winners - Your efforts have not gone 

unnoticed! 

Section 1: Williams - 14814 Sparks Valley 

Section 2: Chung - 6322 Laurel Run 

Section 3: Franklin - 6307 Cherry Run 

ARCHITECTURAL & MODIFICATION REVIEWS 

If you are planning on making external changes to your property, please remember 

to submit a Home Improvement Request Form before initiating the work. 

To submit a request, log in to Townsq.io - Under DOCUMENTS, ASSOCIATION DOCU- 

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LANGHAM CREEK COLONY 

(LCC) LANGHAM CREEK COLONY 

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YORKTOWN COLONY 

(YTC) MANAGEMENT COMPANY 

The contact is Shannon Abernathy at 713-329- 

7130 or s.abernathy@pmghouston.com. 

(YTC) YARD OF THE MONTH 

Yard of month for June is 15210 Cabot’s Landing 

not only is it beautiful in the daytime it’s also 

beautiful at night. They take very good pride in 

their home and their yard... congratulations. 

(YTC) CATS 

Why are outdoor cats considered a problem? 

Nuisance behaviors, such as urinating and 

defecating in someone’s yard or garden, digging 

in someone’s yard or garden, jumping on 

someone’s car and upsetting an owned cat, 

are the greatest concerns that the general 

public has about outdoor cats. 

Overpopulation is a serious concern as well. 

Although 85 percent of the estimated 75 to 80 

million pet cats in the U.S. are already spayed 

or neutered, many have kittens before they are 

spayed or neutered. Those kittens, especially if 

they are allowed outdoors, add to the number 

of outdoor cats and the problems associated 

with them. 

KAAWS [on FM 529 at Queenston specializes 

in low cost spay/neuter and is a wellness vet. 

281- 200-2325. 

If my cats have been spayed or 

neutered, why shouldn’t I let them out? 

Nothing good can come from letting cats roam 

outside. When outside, cats face dangers such 

as injury or death from being hit by a car, being 

carried off by a bird of prey, being harmed by 

another animal or person and diseases and 

parasites. 

Fortunately, more owners are realizing that 

indoor cats are safer and can lead happy 

lives indoors. But millions of pet cats are still 

allowed outside, usually without the visible 

collars and identification that would help reunite 

them with their owners should the cats 

be picked up by a neighbor or animal control. 

How can cat overpopulation be solved? 

Spaying or neutering community cats using 

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) will reduce their 

numbers. Spaying or neutering pet cats before 

they reproduce will reduce their numbers and 

help stop pet overpopulation. 

Trap-Neuter-Return: If you are feeding or have 

feral cats on your property, trap, transport, 

recover and release the feral cats in your area. 

CAP will provide the surgery and vaccinations 

for FREE. Register for surgery on the available 

day of your choice on the Surgery Reservations 

page, 17555 Katy Freeway Houston, TX 77094, 

281-497-0591 or 281-497-1537. 

(YTC) HOAS AREN’T FOR EVERYONE, 

BUT THERE ARE MANY POSITIVES 

HOAs face critics from people who aren’t crazy 

about having an organization dictate what 

they can and can’t do with their property. And 

they’re wary of living under bylaws that come 

with fines for violations. 

I hope this will help put a different prospective 

on the HOA and its volunteers. Because there 

are many positive things for the HOA. We as 

volunteers love our neighborhood and we 

are dedicated to improving every aspect of 

our community. In order to do keep our family 

in a safe environment and our most valuable 

investment (our home) increasing in value. 

We are looking to you, our neighbors, to do 

their part to help us with our positive active 

on taking pride in our community. 

Let’s not give the Management Company a 

reason to send out violation letters, this will 

accomplish so much if you just do your part, 

it will make everyone envy of our beautiful 

neighbor and keep our yearly dues from going 

up every year. On a positive note I ask everyone 

to do their part. The following list is why 

most residents get letters: 

Lawn Maintenance: 

Maintain your lawn to promote a healthy and 

nice looking appearance: keep it fertilized & 

watered, cut & edged lawn and around curb. 

Please apply weed treatment at first sight of 

weed growth. Maintain your flowerbeds, tree 

wells, between joints on the driveway and 

sidewalk/walkways to keep it free of weeds. 

Also, groom your shrubs and trees and re-sod 

the lawn if needed. 

Remove mildew on the brick. 

Trees: Prune the lower limbs of your trees to 

a minimum of 13 feet of clearance over the 

ground and street. 

Recreational vehicles, Trailers, etc.: Must be 

stored out of public view. All trailers shall be 

parked only in an enclosed garage or off-site storage 

as they are not allowed in the community. 

Take down Holiday Decorations in a timely 

manner. 

Replace any rotten trim. 

Please make necessary repairs to your gutters. 

Keep trashcans out public view and take them 

in on the same trash day. 

(YTC) TRAVEL TIPS 

• Always use a Travel Agent. 

• Always Purchase Vacation 

Protection Insurance. 

• Place a travel alert on your credit card and 

consider a card that eliminates the 3% transaction 

fee on international purchases. Discover 

Card is not widely accepted in Europe. 

• Reconfirm your airline reservations 24 hours 

prior to departure; reconfirm hotel reservations 

48 hours prior to arrival. 

• Arrive at the airport two hours prior to departure 

for domestic flights and four hours prior 

to departure for international flights. 

• Copy your passport and email it to yourself. 

In the event your passport is lost, stolen or 

damaged, find the nearest American Embassy 

to access your email. This will speed up the 

process of having your passport replaced. 

• Leave a copy of your complete itinerary as 

well as a copy of your passport with your 

emergency contact. 

• Suspend mail and newspaper deliveries. 

• Place home lights on a timer with a different 

light scheduled for each evening. 

• Have someone check your phone messages 

to prevent your mailbox from becoming full. 

This is an indication that you are not home. 

• Don’t Facebook chronicles of our trip until 

you return. 

• Turn off the water to your washer; this is the 

number one hose to break when on vacation. 

• Roll your clothes or use packing organizers 

in your suitcase. 

• Place an index card inside your luggage with 

complete name and address in the event your 

tags are separated from your luggage. All luggage 

looks the same on the carousel so place 

a distinguishing mark, ribbon, etc. for easy 

identification. 

• Invest in a luggage scale or consider services 

that deliver luggage to your hotel. 

• Invest in a battery operated smoke detector 

and carbon monoxide monitor. 

• If you are traveling abroad, pay for as much 

in US Dollars as you can stateside, i.e. hotel, 

rental cars, admissions to attractions, dinner 

reservations, etc. 

• AAA membership is accepted worldwide. 

Remember to ask for your discounts. 

• Exchange your currency before departing 

the US for the best rates. Your local bank can 

order most widely used currencies, however, 

you need to give a 3-5 business day notice. 

Most banks no longer issue Traveler’s Checks 

and most merchants don’t accept as they are 

so easily counterfeited. 

• Avoid wearing jeans or tight waistbands for 

flights longer than four hours and invest in a 

pair of compression socks to prevent ankle 

swelling. Try to move around the plane every 

two hours on international flights, if possible. 

• Contact your mobile phone carrier for international 

service questions. 

(YTC) VACATION WATCH 

If you are planning a vacation for an extended 

time you can go to www.harriscountyso.org/ 

Programs/programs_VacationWatch.aspx 

and you can submit a form for the Sheriff’s 

department to keep an eye on your house 

while you are away. 

(YTC) THANK YOU 

We want to recognize all who have contributed 

their time and effort to help with the Newsletter, 

you are ALL greatly appreciated. 

(YTC) HAVE YOU LIKED US YET ON FACEBOOK? 

Yorktown Colony now has a Facebook. Thank 

you to Jose Lopez for creating this for our 

neighborhood. This is to keep each other 

informed on events and happenings going on 

in the neighborhood. Inappropriate behavior 

will not be tolerated. 

www.facebook.com/YorktownColonyNeighborhood/ 

(YTC) MUD 102 

Stay informed with the MUD District and sign 

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SUMMER IS IN 

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An easy way to help our 

school is to turn trash into 

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Some of the grocery 

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the school. You would pick 

up a dime on street - so cut out the Box Tops and donate to Horne! You 

can find the Box Tops logo on hundreds of products like Cheerios®, Hamburger 

Helper® and Kleenex®, in almost every aisle of the store. To donate 

the Box Tops, simply bring them to the reception desk at Horne, give 

them to a family with children who attend Horne or contact this year’s 

coordinator, Rufina Bonilla, for pick up. Her email address is rufinamb@ 

gmail.com and her cell phone number is 713-294-6940. Let’s collect them 

all year long and give Horne a big boost to start the new school year! 

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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 

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Fun Camps are one-week, hands-on activities with unique learning 

experiences for incoming kindergarten through eighth-grade 

students. They will be held at Arnold Middle School, 11111 Telge Rd., 

Cypress, TX 77429. The cost is $150 per week. 

Dates: July 9 th -13 th ; July 16 th -20 th from 9 AM - 2 PM. 

School’s 

Out for 

Summer! 

If you have any questions, please contact the Community Programs 

Office at 281-807-8900. 

Cfisd Student Records 

And Transcripts 

Need student records during the summer months? 

• Last Report Card Printout 

• High School Transcript 

• Verification of Enrollment 

• Immunization Record 

SUMMER RECORDS INFORMATION LINE - 281-517-2180 

Current and Former CFISD High School Students 

Please note that official transcripts must be sent directly to a college, 

employer, etc. Transcripts sent to a home address or given directly to a 

student will be considered unofficial. 

IMPORTANT: Transcripts and records for high school students who 

graduated or withdrew 2 or more years ago are held at the CFISD Records 

Center located at 11330 Falcon Rd., Houston, Texas, 77064. 

Records and transcripts for current students and those who left or 

graduated less than 2 years ago may be obtained from your high school 

registrar’s office. 

ON-LINE REQUESTS: 

All current and former high school students may request their transcripts 

through our ONLINE system using the link below. 

Third party education verifications are also obtained through this system. 

After completing the online request process, you may be instructed by 

email to send appropriate identification and/or authorization. 

Online Request System: https://cypressfairbanksk12.scriborder.com/ 


IN-PERSON REQUESTS: 

Students who graduated or left our district MORE THAN 2 YEARS AGO: The 

Records Center is located at: 11330 Falcon Road, Houston, Texas 77064. 

Hours are 7:30 AM-4 PM Monday-Friday except holidays. We are closed 

on Fridays during the summer months. 281-897-4580. 

Current students or those who left our district LESS TWO YEARS AGO, 

please contact your high school registrar directly for in-person requests. 

Contacts for High School Records 

Records Center Address: 

11330 Falcon Road Houston, Texas 77064 

Email: recordsdept@cfisd.net 

Kathy Newman, Records Manager 281-807-8140 

Deborah Gaskins, Records Secretary 281-897-4580 

Special Education Records 

For Special Education records, request please 

email: SpEdRecordsRequest@cfisd.net 

High School Campus Registrar’s Offices 

Cy-Fair High School: 281-897-4637; Cy Creek High School: 281-897-4263; 

Cy Falls High School: 281-856-1020; Cy Lakes High School: 281-856-3839; 

Cy Park High School: 346-227-6027; Cy Ranch High School: 281-213-1978; 

Cy Ridge High School: 281-807-8032; Cy Springs High School: 281-345- 

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Two Educators 

Recognized As 

Cfisd Teachers 

Of The Year 

Lamkin Elementary School visual arts 

specialist Jeanna Peña. 

Cypress Lakes High School art teacher and head girls cross 

country and soccer coach Casey Blades. 

Lamkin Elementary School visual arts specialist Jeanna Peña and Cypress Lakes High School art teacher and head girls cross country and soccer coach 

Casey Blades were selected as Cypress-Fairbanks ISD’s teachers of the year and will represent the district at regional and statewide competitions for 

top teaching honors. 

Both were selected as the Teacher of the Year at their respective campuses and were honored at CFISD’s reception held May 7 th at the Berry Center. 

From the pool of honorees, two were selected. 

Peña was chosen as the CFISD Elementary Teacher of the Year. Mylle Whigham of Pope Elementary School and Seanie Sunshine Munoz of M. Robinson 

Elementary School were the runners up at the elementary level. 

Blades was chosen as the CFISD Secondary Teacher of the Year. Runners up at the secondary level were Cy-Fair High School’s Holli Davila, Dean Middle 

School’s Elizabeth Ongudu, Cook Middle School’s Michael Dick and Campbell Middle School’s Leodegario Vivas Valenzuela. 

Peña and Blades will be honored at the Region 4 Education Service Center Teachers of the Year Ceremony and up for consideration as a regional winner 

from among the 20 service centers across the state. Six finalists are chosen from the 40 regional winners and a Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year 

and Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year is selected. One is then chosen to represent Texas in the National Teacher of the Year program. 

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ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL 

Congratulations to the SEASCS Class of 2018! The recent alumni were accepted to Frassati, Incarnate Word Academy, St. Agnes Academy, 

St John XXIII College Preparatory, St. Pius X, Strake Jesuit and St. Thomas high schools. The following students were awarded merit-based 

academic scholarships: Sani Jones and Vincent Tran for achieving a top score on the high school entrance exam at St. John XXIII College 

Preparatory, Peyton Woodlief scored in the top 2% earning him the St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarship and Blake Stefonsky scored in the 

top 3% earning him the Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge Scholarship from St. Thomas High School and Makynzie Kitzmann, Emma 

Nguyen and Kati Rzasnicki earned scholarships from Incarnate Word Academy for scoring in the top 96% on the entrance exam. We want 

to wish the Class of 2018 the best of luck on their future in education! 

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Fall registration began April 9 th . Register at the Barker Cypress campus 

located at 9191 Barker Cypress, the LSC-Fairbanks Center location 

located at 14955 Northwest Freeway or the new LSC-Cypress Center 

located at 19710 Clay Road. Registration is also available online at 

LoneStar.edu/registration or call 281-290-3200 or 832-782-5000 or 

832-920-5000 for information. For Weekend College information, call 

832-482-1070 or go to LoneStar.edu/weekend-college. 

IT’S TIME TO REGISTER FOR DISCOVERY COLLEGE 

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM 

Registration is open for Lone Star College-CyFair’s popular Discovery 

College for ages 6-14. Morning sessions begin at 8:30 AM and afternoon 

sessions begin at 1 PM and are held July 9 th -12 th . Discovery College 

programs are focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering 

and Math), performing arts, physical activity and more, with some 

sessions designed for teens for building self-esteem, setting goals 

and planning for college. Sessions are held at the Barker Cypress 

campus. The cost of the week-long sessions is $115 per class. For 

registration or information, go to LoneStar.edu/youth-classes-cyfair. 

PARKING PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR LSC VISITORS, 

GUESTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS 

Visitors, guests and library patrons may park without a permit in 

designated visitor parking areas. However, a daily or yearly permit 

is now available allowing for extended parking privileges at Lone 

Star College System campuses. Vehicles must be registered with 

LSCS to get a valid parking permit, to park in LSCS lots and to avoid 

receiving a citation. To register, you will need your vehicle’s license 

plate number, make, model and color. Go to LoneStar.edu/Parking 

for complete information on parking permits, call 281-765-7836 or 

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HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN 

WHEN TRAGEDY STRIKES 

In my role as executive director 

at Shield-Bearer Counseling 

Centers, 

I am frequently asked by parents 

or teachers how to help 

children when they or their 

community experiences a 

tragedy. 

Every child reacts differently 

to loss. Younger children handle 

the news differently than older children. A child’s personality and 

values influence their reaction. Parents and teachers may notice children 

displaying a greater amount of energy following a tragedy. Energy 

released by their body’s natural response when safety is threatened 

will find its way into more irritability, fidgeting and inability to focus 

on tasks at hand. 

But there are some things individuals who are raising or working with 

children can do. 

Model calmness. 

Children will look to parents and other adults to cue their interpretation 

and reaction to the tragedy. When children see the adults around them 

remaining calm, they will be more easily reassured of their own safety. 

Help them talk. 

Parents frequently have difficulty discussing such horrible tragedies 

with their children. As with other times of loss, they do not know exactly 

what to say. Being available to listen to what children want to say 

will likely be more helpful than putting together a lecture. Encourage 

children to express how they feel when they are ready to discuss it. 

Honestly answer questions. 

When children do not know the answers, they will ask questions. Parents 

who patiently attempt to answer tough questions will see their 

children move through the pain of the tragic event. If you don’t know 

the answers, tell them so. Reassuring them of their present safety will 

help them learn to overcome fears that they might be struggling with. 

Limit access to tragedy news. 

Monitoring your children’s access to news reports of the tragedy will help 

reduce the possibility of nightmares. When a child watches news programs 

about a tragedy, parents should be present to discuss the contents of reports. 

Keep them busy. 

One of the most important things that a parent can do to help their 

children work through a tragedy is to maintain the routine and structure 

of their children’s lives. Keep appointments. Carry on with chores and 

responsibilities. Meet obligations. 

Help them help. 

Every person touched by a tragedy is motivated to help in some way. The 

negative emotions of fear, sorrow and anger can be channeled into acts of 

kindness. Having a child gather items for tragedy victims, write a thankyou 

note to the first responders or draw a picture for someone intimately 

involved will help them feel they are making a difference. These actions 

can help them regain a sense of control over their situation. 

Remember that each child is an individual. What helps one child might 

not help another. If there are significant changes in behavior, mood or 

sleeping patterns, it is important to make a visit to a physician or professional 

counselor to assess what professional help might be available. 

Above all else, let them know they are loved. 

Roy Wooten is the Executive Director of Shield-Bearer Counseling Centers, 

a 501c3 nonprofit charity with offices in NW Houston, Tomball, Katy, 

Cy Fair, Greenspoint and Conroe. Shield-Bearer is “fighting for hearts” 

on the front lines of healthy relationships. Learn how you can join us 

in the fight at www.ShieldBearer.org. 


What’s Happening 

in Your Area! 

Garage Sales 

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 

Huge Annual Garage Sale 

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (6646 Addicks Satsuma Road) will 

hold their Annual Garage Sale July 20-21, 2018. Toys, tools, furniture, 

electronics, bikes, home and kitchen supplies and decor, sports 

equipment, clothing, shoes, art and more! Collecting Donations: 

July 1-July 19, 2018. 

Sale Days: 

Friday, July 20 th , 5-8 PM, come for best selection. 

$5 per person, entry fee for ages 16+. 

Saturday, July 21 st , 7 AM-12 Noon. Free Entry. 

CLEARANCE, EVERYTHING MUST GO! Saturday, July 21 st , 1-6 PM. Free 

Entry. Fill a box or a Bag. Small $1, Medium $5, Large $10. Furniture and 

Appliances NEGOTIABLE. 

Vendors Needed For Craft Shows 

Holiday Market Vendor Opportunities 

The Ladies Auxiliary from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is holding their 26 th 

annual Gingerbread Village Holiday Market on October 27, 2018. We 

are located at 6646 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, 77041. If you are 

a vendor who would like to showcase your arts, crafts, seasonal décor, 

etc. at our event, please email: gingerbreadvillage@yahoo.com for more 

information or application. 


VBS 

Saint Aidan’s Episcopal Church 

VBS - July 9-13, 2018 • 13131 Fry Road, Cypress, TX 77433 

Take an adventure with us for an exciting and adventurous week, July 

9 th -13 th at VBS! Regular registration is April 23 rd -June 16 th , costing $30. 

Registration can be found at aidanschurch.org! Our theme this year is 

Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus. Kids will learn what it means that Jesus 

carries us and with us through life’s storms. Registration can be found at 

aidanschurch.org. For more information, contact Taylor Durr at 

taylor@aidanschurch.org. 

Vacation Bible School at St. 

Cuthbert Church 

Pack your suitcase, we’re sailing off to the islands! St. Cuthbert Episcopal 

Church invites children to an International Vacation Bible School: Cruisin’ 

the Caribbean. Join us the week of July 9 th -12 th from 9 AM-12 Noon to 

experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the unique cultures at 

Cruisin’ the Caribbean VBS, where kids discover how much God loves the 

world. The children will sing catchy songs, play high-energy games, dig into 

yummy tropical treats, experience cool Bible adventures and explore what 

daily life is like for people in the Caribbean islands. Each day concludes 

with a closing celebration that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve 

learned. We will celebrate our week on Sunday, July 15 th at 10:30 AM 

Cruisin’ the Caribbean VBS is for children entering kindergarten through 

entering fifth grade. Visit stcuthbert.org to register your child. St. 

Cuthbert Church is located at 17020 West Road at the corner of West and 

Queenston. Contact us at vbs@stcuthbert.org or 281-463-7330. Join us 

for a Vacation Bible School adventure! 

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Copperfield Bible Church 

VBS 

July 23 rd -27 th , 10 AM-1 PM: Copperfield Bible 

Church is hosting Vacation Bible School for 

children from 5 to 11 years old. The theme of 

this year’s VBS is Big Heart Farms - Where God’s 

Fruit Grows. Children will learn more about the 

fruit of the spirit, memorize verses, sing songs, 

play games and make fun crafts. There is no 

charge for VBS, but space is limited. 

Registration is on a first-come, first-served 

basis. For more information or to request a 

registration form, please call 281-550-9321 or 

email valerie.phillips@copperfieldbiblechurch. 

org. Copperfield Bible Church is located ½ mile 

east of HWY 6, at 15216 FM 529. 

Summer Camps 

Summer Camps At 

Epiphany Lutheran 

Church & School 

Epiphany Lutheran Church & School has your 

summer wrapped up! Serving our community 

for over 30 years, we offer affordable summer 

camps for children ages 3 years old (must be 

potty trained) through entering 8 th grade. Visit 

our website at www.elcsh.org and click on 

the summer camp link to find a complete list 

of camps and register online. Our 3-day Mini 

Camps are for Preschool age 3 - entering First 

grade. These camps run Tuesday through 

Thursday from 9 AM-2 PM. Preschool camps 

include Art, Spanish, Science and more! 

We keep these little ones busy with engaging 

and fun activities! Specialty camps for youth 

entering Kindergarten through 8 th grade run 

Monday-Friday and vary in time and cost 

according to the camps. Our specialty camps 

include Lego STEM classes, Sports Camps and 

Robotics! If you have any questions, please 

feel free to contact Beth Hixon, Director of 

Children’s Ministries at bhixon@elcsh.org or 

call 713-896-1773. Epiphany Lutheran Church 

and School is located at 

14423 West Road, Houston, TX 77041. 

Camp Cornerstone is 

the place to be this 

summer for ages 2 

through completion of 

4th grade! 

Camp Cornerstone is a week-long camp 

sponsored by Cornerstone United Methodist 

Church and is for children ages 2 through the 

completion of 4 th grade. Children must be 2 by 

June 1, 2018. Camp hours are 9:30 AM-1 PM. 

There are 3 sessions throughout the summer 

and you are invited to participate in any or all! 

Session II: “Artistic Creations” is July 16 th -20 th , 

Session III: “Fairy Tale Adventures” is August 

6 th -10 th . The cost per camp per child is $120. 

You may pay $60 now and the remaining $60 

on the first day of camp. Registration forms are 

online or in the preschool office. To download a 

form from the Cornerstone website, go to www. 

cornerstoneumc.org and click on “preschool.” 

You will see a tab for Camp Cornerstone. You can 

print the form and have it filled out before you 

arrive, saving yourself time! 

Before each camp session begins, you will 

hear from your child’s teacher so you can learn 

more about the camp and she will answer any 

questions you may have about the week-long 

fun. Each day your child will bring a backpack 

and a lunch as they enjoy each other and the 

special things they will do during the week. We 

look forward to having your child at camp this 

summer! It’s a great time for everyone and you 

don’t want to miss any of it! Registration will 

continue through May 3, 2018 or until camp 

classes are full. Please call the preschool office 

at 281-859-1612 if you have any questions. The 

preschool office hours are: 

Monday-Friday, 9 AM-1 PM. 

“Camp Read S’more” Is An 

Exciting Reading Camp For 

Kindergarten Through 

5Th Grade! 

This is the third summer this educational and 

fun reading camp is being offered at Clay Road 

Baptist School/Church! Camp hours are from 9 

AM-3 PM Monday-Friday. The cost each week 

is $150 per child. Early drop-off and late pick-up 

is available for an additional charge. 

“CAMP READ S’MORE” will be offered the weeks 

of July 9 th , 16 th , 23 rd , 30 th and August 6 th . 

Each week is a new adventure with activities, 

games and more! Don’t let your child miss out 

on the fun and help your child develop a love 

of reading! Contact readsmore2018@gmail. 

com to get your “CAMP READ S’MORE” flyer and 

registration form! 

Stageworks Theatre 

Summer Acting 

Academy classes 

Sign up now for the best summer ever! 

Stageworks Theatre announces A Summer 

of Epic Adventure, its 2018 Summer Acting 

Academy classes. Performance and skill-based 

classes are available for all ages and all levels 

of experience. Morning and afternoon classes, 

as well as one, two and three week options 

run all summer long and if needed, before 

and after care is offered. Classes run through 

August 17, 2018 where kids can put on a show, 

design props, sets or costumes while having 

a blast! Registration is open now. Go to www. 

stageworkstx.org for more classes and details. 

The Greatest Showman: 

July 9-13, 2018, 8:30-11:30 AM, 

(Ages 5-12) and 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150 

Stunts, Parkour & Ninja Tricks: 

July 23-27, 2018, 8:30-11:30 AM, 

(Ages 5-12), cost $150 

Fashionista’s Project Runway: 

July 6-10, 2018, 1-4 PM 

(Ages 13-18), cost $150 

TWO-WEEK CAMPS 

Sinbad The Untold Tale: 

July 23-August 3, 2018, 9 AM-4 PM, 

(Ages 8-14) and 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 13-18), 

cost $300 

THREE-WEEK CAMPS (MUSICALS) 

Musicville: July 9-27, 2018, 

8:30 AM-3:30 PM, (Ages 6-12), cost $450 

Kamp Kaos-Musical Version: 

July 9-27, 2018, 9 AM-4 PM, 

(Ages 8-14), cost $450 

The Pirates of Penzance: 

July 9-27, 2018, 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 13-18), 

cost $450 

Seussical the Musical: 

July 30-August 17, 2018, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, 

(Ages 6-12), cost $450 

Heathers the Musical: 

July 30-August 17, 2018, 10 AM-5 PM, 

(Ages 13-18), cost $450 

More camps offered on the website. 

If you’d like to discuss what classes are best for 

your performer, contact at info@stageworkstx. 

org or 281-587-6100. Classes will take place 

at Stageworks Theatre, 10760 Grant Road, 

Houston, Texas 77070. Payment plans are 

available. (*Details subject to change. No 

class will be offered during the July 4 th week. 

All students are invited to an end-of-year 

celebration August 18 th , 2-5 PM!) 

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension 

And The Harris County 4-H 

Youth Development Camps 

Registration open on Eventbrite for any of these 

events-$20 per youth $10 Per Adult. Contact 

Sheryl Nolen, CEA 4-H at snolen@ag.tamu.edu or 

call 281-620-1170 for more information. You do 

not have to be a 4-H member to participate. 

Date: July 24, 2018 • Time: 9:30 AM-2 PM 

Location: Trini Mendenhall Community Center 

- 

1414 Wirt Rd., Houston, TX 77055 

4-H Summer Stitches sew FUN Day Camp. Let’s 

get creative learning to sew a cute denim purse 

from re-purposed jeans! Come learn sewing skills 

at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 4-H 

Summer Stitches Day Camp. The West Houston 

Quilters Guild will be providing support for this 

fun sewing project. Participants should bring an 

old pair of denim blue jeans for the project. We 

will provide the supplies to embellish and all 

the sewing equipment needed to complete the 

project. This summer camp is open to all youth 

9 years of age or older. Adults are encouraged 

to attend. Please purchase an adult ticket 

to participate. No lunch or refreshments are 


provided. All participates should pack their lunch 

and bring what they want to consume. 

Date: July 19, 2018 • Time: 9:30 AM-2 PM 

Location: Tracy Gee Community Center - 3599 

Westcenter Dr, Houston, TX 77042 

4-H Kids That Cook Summer Day Camp is a 

chance for youth to gain food preparation skills 

and test their culinary instincts. Participants will 

be hands-on working in teams to prepare recipes 

and learn about nutrition for healthy growth. 

Teams will be challenged by the 4-H version of 

“Chopped Junior Chef” to create a recipe from 

a mystery bag of ingredients and present their 

dish to judges. Food Challenge is one of the most 

popular 4-H contests and this camp will give 

participants a taste of all the excitement! This 

summer camp is open to all youth age 9 years 

of age and up. Adults can purchase a ticket to 

attend. No lunch or refreshments are provided. 

All participates should pack their lunch and 

bring what they want to eat if they have food 

allergies or are not likely to eat what we cook. 

We provide all the resources and equipment for 

the program. 

Date: July 24, 2018 

Time: 9:30 AM-2 PM 

Trini Mendenhall Community Center - 

1414 Wirt Rd. Houston, TX 77055 

4-H Kids That Cook Summer Day Camp is a chance 

for youth to gain food preparation skills and test 

their culinary instincts. Participants will be handson 

working in teams to prepare recipes and learn 

about nutrition for healthy growth. Teams will 

be challenged by the 4-H version of “Chopped 

Junior Chef” to create a recipe from a mystery bag 

of ingredients and present their dish to judges. 

Food Challenge is one of the most popular 4-H 

contests and this camp will give participants a 

taste of all the excitement! This summer camp 

is open to all youth age 9 years of age and up. 

Adults can purchase a ticket to attend. No lunch or 

refreshments are provided. All participates should 

pack their lunch and bring what they want to eat 

if they have food allergies or are not likely to eat 

what we cook. We provide all the resources and 

equipment for the program. 

The Arc of Katy’s Summer 

Day Program! 

The Time to Enroll is Now! 

The Arc of Katy is currently taking applications 

for three Summer Program sessions for teens 

and adults with intellectual and development 

disabilities who are at least 16 years of age and 

meet the program’s minimum requirements. 

The Day Program will be held 

Monday through Friday, weekly, 

from 8 AM until 3 PM at: 

The Arc of Katy 5819 Tenth Street, 

Suite C Katy, Texas 77493 

Three Sessions are being held this Summer: 

Session 2: July 2-July 27, 2018 

Session 3: July 30-August 17, 2018 

Each session will include a variety of fun 

activities including excursions, crafts, life skills, 

games and much more. Summer Program cost 

is $35 per day and participant must be a current 

member of The Arc of Katy to participate. 

Participants will bring a snack and lunch most 

days and will receive an Arc of Katy t-shirt. For 

more information and forms, please visit 

www.thearcofkaty.org. 

Blood Drives/ Health 

Cornerstone UMC 

BLOOD DRIVE 

SUNDAY, July 8th, 8 AM-12:30 PM 

Please join us on Sunday, July 8 th at the 

Mobile Unit in our parking lot at 18081 West 

Rd, 77095 from 8 AM to 12:30 PM. PLEASE go 

online and sign up at www.giveblood.org for 

Cornerstone United Methodist Church. Thank 

you in advance for your Commitment to Life!! 

For more information, please call the church 

office at 281-859-4141 or email Michele Moura 

at mmoura56@gmail.com. 

St. Cuthbert Episcopal 

Blood Drive 

St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church will be hosting a 

Blood Drive on Sunday, July 29 th beginning at 

8:30 AM. A mobile unit will be in the parking lot 

until 12:30 PM. To donate, you must be at least 

17 years of age, at least 110 lbs. and in good 

general health. 

If just 20 people donate, we can save 60 lives! It 

only takes about 15 minutes, so please stop by. 

Save a life - donate blood. St. Cuthbert is located 

at 17020 West Road (at Queenston). For more 

information, visit us at www.st.cuthbert.org. 

Low-Cost Sports Physicals 

Saturday, July 18, 2018, 8 AM-Noon 

Sports physicals for area student athletes. 

Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports 

Medicine will provide low-cost annual sports 

physicals for Northwest Houston-area studentathletes 

at its clinic. 

Physicals are $20 (cash only) for ages 12 

through 18. Additional testing will be available. 

EKG testing (for athletes 14 years old and up) 

will cost $10 and ImPACT Baseline Concussion 

Testing will cost $5. Located at 13802 

Centerfield Dr., Suite 300, Houston, TX 77070. 

Things to do in the 

Houston area 

Houston Area Events 

And Road Trips 

July 18 th -July 22 nd - Houston World Series 

of Dog Shows. Held at NRG Park, 8400 Kirby 

Dr., Houston, TX 77054 from 8 AM-6 PM. 

Admission: $15 for Adults, $10 for Seniors 

55+/Active/Retired Military personnel and 

family with ID, Children 12 and younger 

with adult free and parking is $12 (Cash 

ONLY). Share your love of dogs at one of the 

finest indoor dog shows in America, held in 

Houston’s NRG Center. See dogs come, sit, 

stay and run as they compete in different 

events to show off their uniqueness, beauty, 

strength, speed and dexterity. Tickets are 

available online at 

www.houstondogshows.com. 

July 19 th - Houston Zoo After Dark. Held at 

the Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Drive, 

Houston, TX 77030 from 6-10 PM. Admission 

is $35. The Houston Zoo is staying open late 

just for the 21-and-up crowd to serve up the 

fun. During After Dark, adults can explore the 

zoo at their own pace from 6-8 PM before 

the party begins at 8 PM. The zoo is kickin’ 

it country-style. Guests can break out their 

boots and get ready to two-step and line 

dance to a live band or challenge friends to 

a game of cornhole or horseshoes. For more 

information or to purchase tickets, visit 

www.houstonzoo.org/after-dark/. 

July 27 th - Moonlit Harvest will kick off the 

festival featuring the Blessing of the Vines, 

followed by an evening of grape picking 

and stomping in the Messina Hof Estate 

Vineyard. Dinner will feature a fabulous 

vineyard cuisine buffet with a wide selection 

of complimentary wines for guests to enjoy! 

Moonlit Harvest ticket includes grape 

picking & stomping. Tickets are available 

at all Messina Hof winery locations or 

online. General Admission is $59.95 (plus 

tax & gratuity). Includes general admission, 

Harvest shirt and reserved dinner buffet in 

The Gallery. 

July 28 th - The Fajita Festival is a celebration 

of Mexican culture, food, drinks and 

entertainment. Come hungry with family and 

friends to enjoy a day filled with a variety of 

delicious fajita tacos! Texas cookers will have 

the grill fired up for this 3 rd Annual Event! 

This event benefits Texas Lions Camp (www. 

LionsCamp.com). Entertainment/Interactive 

include: Taco and Jalapeno Eating Contest, 

Live Art Walls, Photo Area, Kids Playground 

(Bouncy House, Jumpers and more!), DJ’s, 

Costume Characters and more. For more 

information, visit www.TheFajitaFest.com. 

Through August 11 th - Bands on the Sand 

at Moody Gardens. Enjoy this popular 

summer concert series with fireworks on 

Friday and Saturday nights. Featuring local 

and regional bands ranging from R&B, rock, 

country and blues, families can rock out as 

they float in the lazy river or hang out on the 

Island’s only white sand beach. Admission 

is $15 and it is from 6-10 PM. For more 

information, visit 

www.moodygardens.com. 


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Sports News 

FC Cypress Soccer Club 

We are looking for goalkeepers for our 2007 boys and 2007 girls teams 

for the 2018-2019 season. If you are interested and/or looking for a team 

please contact Coach Marc at info@fccypress.com or 936-463-8010. *If 

you are looking for a team within the 2010-2006 age groups both boys 

and girls, please contact as well! 

Youth Summer Sports Camps 

Bear Creek Baptist Church 

This summer, kiddos age 7 to 14 can participate in half day summer 

sports camps! A football lover? Volleyball champion? Baseball slugger? 

We’ve got a camp for you! And more! Each week will be a different sport 

including football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, soccer 

and dodgeball! Cost will be $100 per child, unless otherwise noted. This 

will include a t-shirt and a gift! For more information contact us at 281- 

859-9900 or rec@bcstaff.org. There will be registration online at www. 

bearcreek.church/sports. Registration is open now! 

FFPS Fall Soccer Sign Ups Now Open! 

Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer (FFPS) is open for boys and girls 

ages 4 to 18 for the fall Season. Games start on October 6, 2018. FFPS 

is a non-profit youth soccer program dedicated to providing a positive 

youth sports experience for all children. Founded in 1986 in Katy, Texas, 

FFPS has grown to 22 leagues and 16,000 players throughout the Greater 

Houston area. FFPS offers children a fun and fair experience, including 

one practice per week, a full uniform and trophy for every player, equal 

playing time and play every position, co-ed/balanced teams, positive 

coaching and more. No tryouts are required. 

Online Registration schedule and fees (sign up early and save): 

Through July 30 th : $114 

July 30 th -September 17 th : $124 

September 18 th until teams full: $129 

Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration fee includes a full uniform 

(jersey, shorts and socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice fields 

and background checks on all volunteers. Coaches will call players to 

schedule practice by October 2 nd . Practice times and location will be 

determined by the coach and team. The schedule includes eight games, 

played locally on Saturdays, October 6 th to December 1 st . Our Cy-Fair 

North league plays at Matzke Elementary (13102 Jones Rd). Our Cy-Fair 

South league plays at Cook Middle School (9111 Wheatland Dr). Our Cy- 

Fair West league plays at Horne Elementary (14950 W Little York). Our 

Tomball League plays at Tomball Alternative Education Center (1302 

Keefer Rd). Our Magnolia League pays at Magnolia Elementary (31900 

Nichols Sawmill Rd). Our Spring/Klein League plays at Wells Middle 

School (4033 Gladeridge Dr). For more information, maps of all locations 

or to sign up, visit www.FFPS.org or call 1-800-828-PLAY (7529). 

Registration Is Open For 

Fall Basketball And Fall Soccer Leagues 

JR. ROCKETS FALL BASKETBALL LEAGUE 

Dates: August-October Cost: $75 • Ages: 4-15 (boys and girls!) 

Each paid participant receives: a Rockets jersey for games, a FREE ticket 

to a Houston Rockets game & an entry into a drawing for a James Harden 

SIGNED Rockets Jersey! 

FALL SOCCER LEAGUE 

Dates: August-October • Ages: 3-8 (co-ed) 

Each participant will receive a game jersey. 

For more information go to: www.myLWSports.com or call 281-500-8913! 

Usa Fit Cypress Marathon And Half 

Marathon Training Program 

Are you a runner? Are you a fitness walker? Do you want to be? USA Fit 

Cypress is a friendly, no pressure group training for a variety of marathons 

and half marathons throughout the year. Even if you’ve never run a step 

before, training with our group will help you conquer mental and physical 

barriers you never thought possible. Beginner, walker, seasoned runner? 

No matter your conditioning or pace, we have a place for you. Over the 

course of six months, our coaches will help you achieve your personal best 

in a non-intimidating, fun and safe environment. We will provide a weekly 

training schedule and opportunities for group training throughout the 

week with our distance runs on Saturday morning at Pope Elementary 


on N. Bridgeland Lake Parkway in Bridgeland. Registration for our Winter 

Season is open and the programs will begin on July 14 th . Please visit us at 

www.usafitcypress.com for addition information. 

Netball Clubs 

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

learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. We are also 

looking for interested players, adults and youth to play in a new Katy Netball 

club. No experience necessary. For more information, go to our facebook 

page, Houston Shooting Stars Netball Club or www.netballamerica.com or 

contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information. 

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 to 18 

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. 

Cy-Fair Sports Association 

Cy-Fair Sports Association is having registration for baseball, football, 

cheerleading and soccer. Please see our website for more information 

www.cy-fairsports.org. 

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! 

JULY 2018 OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS 

• UV Safety Month 

• National Picnic Month 

• National Parks Month 

• Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month 

• Cord Blood Awareness Month 

Birthstone: Ruby and Onyx 

Fruit & Veggies for July: 

• Papaya • Nectarine • Garlic 

Flower: Larkspur & Water Lily 

Astrological Signs: Cancer and Leo 

July is: 

National Baked Bean Month 

National Culinary Arts Month 

National Hot Dog Month 

National Ice Cream Month 

National Picnic Month 

National Pickle Month 

July 4 th : Happy Birthday America 

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 Sue Crookson at 281-392-4913 scrookson@ 

houston.rr.com or Yana Dommert at 281-394-2481 yana@entouch.net. 

Ladies Golf 

A new ladies golf group is now forming at Cypress Lakes Golf Club. No 

handicaps required. This will be a casual ladies golf outing to improve your 

game and make some new friends. Play will be on Thursday mornings at 

9. For information please email ladiesgolf4fun@gmail.com or call Cypress 

Lakes Golf Club at 281-304-8515. 

Cypress Running Club 

Cypress Running Club is based in Coles Crossing, just north of 290 off of Barker 

Cypress. We welcome runners of all abilities. We offer a Couch-to-5k training plan 

for those new to running, as well as training plans for half and full marathons. 

Come meet lots of other Cypress residents and find some new running buddies. 

Distance runs are on Saturday mornings and start at Sampson Elementary, right 

off of Coles Crossing Dr. For more information and to sign up, please visit 

http://cypressrunningclub.com and find us on Facebook. 


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INDEPENDENCE DAY 2018 

Significance of Independence Day 2018 

Independence Day 2018, also known as Fourth of July, is a federal 

holiday observed yearly on July fourth. It is the anniversary of the 

publication of the declaration of independence of the United States 

of America from Great Britain in 1776. 

History of Independence Day 

The history of Independence Day 2018 dates back to the 18 th century 

and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives 

of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle 

weighed a resolution that would declare independence of the 

United States from Great Britain. On July 2 nd , the legal separation 

of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain occurred, when the 

Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of 

independence that had been proposed by Richard Henry Lee of 

Virginia. Two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of 

Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson, 

John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. 

Historians have long disputed whether Congress actually signed the 

Declaration of Independence on July 4 th and most have concluded 

that the Declaration was signed nearly a month after its adoption, 

on August 2, 1776 and not on July 4 th as it is commonly believed. 

The holiday remains to be celebrated on the fourth of July. Coincidentally, 

both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the only signers 

of the Declaration of Independence later to serve as Presidents of 

the United States, died on the same day: July 4, 1826, which was 

the 50 th anniversary of the Declaration. 

10 FIREWORKS SAFETY TIPS 

While you are enjoying your grilling, family time and fireworks, take 

time to remind your kids what this holiday is about. The lighting and 

display of fireworks came with a price to many men and women sacrificing 

for their kids and future generations. Use the fireworks display 

as a teaching tool; share with them the lyrics of the star spangled 

banner and, most of all, remain safe if your family tradition includes 

lighting fireworks. Below are 10 fireworks safety tips you should use 

and teach to your kids. 

• Fireworks packaged in brown paper are made for professional 

displays - avoid buying. 

• Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities, especially 

with sparklers. 

• Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks. 

• Never point or throw fireworks at another person. 

• Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire 

and to douse used fireworks before discarding in trash. 

• Never allow young children to play or ignite fireworks. 

• Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal 

or glass containers. 

• Never try to re-light or pickup fireworks that have not ignited fully. 

• Never place a part of your body directly over a firework device 

when lighting. 

• Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them. 

Traditions of Independence Day 

Independence Day is a day of family celebrations with picnics and 

barbecues, showing a great deal of emphasis on the American 

tradition of political freedom and patriotism. Many people display 

the American flag outside their homes or buildings. Additionally, 

Independence Day fireworks are often accompanied by patriotic 

songs such as the national anthem and, in capable military bases, a 

salute of one gun for each state in the United States, called a “salute 

to the union,” is fired on Independence Day at noon. 

When is Independence Day 2018 

Independence Day 2018 is a federal holiday and falls on the fourth 

of July. The day of the week that the holiday falls on, changes each 

year. This year, July 4 th falls on a Wednesday. 

Link: www.ktcx.com/4th-of-july-safety-message/ 


CREAM CHEESE-BLUEBERRY MUFFINS 

You could make this on National Blueberry Muffin Day July 11th! 

INGREDIENTS: 

Cooking spray 

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 

3/4 teaspoon baking powder 

3/4 teaspoon baking soda 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

3/4 cup white sugar 

NATIONAL MAC AND CHEESE DAY 

One of the classic comfort foods earns a place of honor on 

July 14 th . It is National Mac and Cheese Day! 

Made with macaroni noodles, cream or milk and the golden 

goodness of cheese, mac and cheese shines as a side dish but can 

stand on it’s own as a main dish as well. From the classic mac and 

cheese with cheddar or American cheeses to the spicy cowboy mac 

with bacon and jalapenos, there’s a combination for everyone. Mix 

up the cheeses or load up on seasonings, set the broiler for a couple 

of minutes at the end of the cooking time and let the cheese get a 

nice toasty crust. 

CAULIFLOWER "MAC" AND CHEESE 

Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond 

Ingredients 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

1 tablespoon butter, plus more for the pan 

1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets 

1 cup whole milk 

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 

Hot sauce, as needed 

1 cup grated pepper jack cheese 

One 4-ounce log fresh goat cheese 

1/4 cup grated Parmesan 


2/3 cup whipped cream cheese 

1/2 cup table cream 

2 eggs 

1/4 cup vegetable oil 

1 teaspoon vegetable oil 

8 ounces fresh blueberries 

DIRECTIONS: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease muffin cups 

with cooking spray or line with paper muffin liners. 

Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together with a sifter 

into a bowl. Combine sugar, cream cheese, table cream, eggs and 

1/4 cup vegetable oil plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large bowl. 

Fold flour mixture into sugar mixture until batter is smooth. Stir 

in blueberries. Scoop batter into prepared muffin cups. Bake in 

preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. 

Source: http://allrecipes.com/ 

Directions 

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Preheat the oven 

to 375 degrees F. Grease a baking dish with butter. 

• Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water until just 

crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well. 

• In a large saucepan, heat the milk and butter over medium 

heat. Whisk in the dry mustard and add some hot sauce, 

salt and pepper. Just before the milk comes to a boil, turn 

off the heat and stir in the pepper jack and goat cheese. 

When melted and smooth, stir in the cauliflower. 

Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish 

and sprinkle over the Parmesan. 

• Bake until the top is golden brown and the mixture is bubbling, 

about 30 minutes. Let rest for a few minutes before serving. 

MACARONI AND CHEESE 

Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond 

Ingredients 

4 cups Dried Macaroni 

1 whole Egg, Beaten 

1/4 cup (1/2 Stick Or 4 Tablespoons) Butter 

1/4 cup All-purpose Flour 

2-1/2 cups Whole Milk 

2 teaspoons (heaping) Dry Mustard, More If Desired 

1 pound Cheese, Grated 

1/2 teaspoon Salt, More To Taste 

1/2 teaspoon Seasoned Salt, More To Taste 

1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper 

Optional Spices: Cayenne Pepper, Paprika, Thyme 

Preparation 

• Cook macaroni until very firm. Macaroni should be too firm 

to eat right out of the pot. Drain. 

• In a small bowl, beat egg. 

• In a large pot, melt butter and sprinkle in flour. Whisk together 

over medium-low heat. Cook mixture for five minutes, whisking 

constantly. Don’t let it burn. 

• Pour in milk, add mustard, and whisk until smooth. Cook for 

five minutes until very thick. Reduce heat to low. 

• Take 1/4 cup of the sauce and slowly pour it into beaten egg, 

whisking constantly to avoid cooking eggs. Whisk together 

till smooth. 

• Pour egg mixture into sauce, whisking constantly. 

Stir until smooth. 

• Add in cheese and stir to melt. 

• Add salt and pepper. Taste sauce and add more salt 

and seasoned salt as needed! DO NOT UNDERSALT. 

• Pour in drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine. 

• Serve immediately (very creamy) or pour into a buttered baking 

dish, top with extra cheese, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or 

until bubbly and golden on top. 

PENUCHE FUDGE 

You could make this on National Ice Cream Day July 22nd! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 1/2 cups white sugar 

1 cup brown sugar 

1/3 cup half-and-half cream 

1/3 cup milk 

2 tablespoons margarine 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1/2 cup pecan halves 

DIRECTIONS: 

Butter a baking sheet. Butter the sides of a heavy, 2-quart saucepan. In 

the saucepan, stir together white sugar, brown sugar, cream, milk and 

margarine and bring to a boil over medium heat. Heat, without stirring, 

to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C) or until a small 

amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens 

when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from 

heat and cool to lukewarm (110 degrees). 

Stir in vanilla and beat vigorously until mixture loses its gloss. Quickly 

stir in pecans and spread on prepared sheet. Score into squares while 

warm; cut when firm. Source: http://allrecipes.com/ 

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THE ULTIMATE LIST OF FREE AND CHEAP THINGS TO DO IN HOUSTON THIS SUMMER 

Looking for the best free and cheap summer 

activities in Houston in 2018? In a city this large, 

there’s no shortage of things to do in Houston this 

summer. From free outdoor concerts to story times 

for kids to theater performances and more, there’s 

ample summer fun for the whole family! 

Source: www.houstononthecheap.com 

MUSIC 

Looking to catch a little live music this summer? 

Check out these free and cheap summer 

concerts across the city: 

HOUSTON SYMPHONY AT THE PAVILION 

Free mezzanine and lawn seating at 

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. 

July 3 rd , 8 PM, Star-Spangled Salute 

July 16 th , 8 PM, The Music of David Bowie 

August 30 th , 8 PM, Blue Suede Tunes 

September 4 th , 8 PM, Rebels, Raiders & Superman: 

A Tribute to John Williams 

October 12 th , 8 PM, Hocus Pocus Pops 

EXXONMOBIL SUMMER SYMPHONY NIGHTS AT 

MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE, HOUSTON SYMPHONY 

Enjoy classical music outdoors free at Miller Outdoor 

Theatre. All showtimes start at 8:30 PM on the following 

dates: July: 4 th 

SUMMER SOUNDS ON THE PLAZA AT ROTHKO CHAPEL 

All shows are pay what you can with a $10 suggested 

donation. 

July 12 th , 7 PM, Arazeel 

July 26 th , 7 PM, Mariachi Imperial de America 

BOOKS 

There are free story time events all across the city all 

summer long. Here are some of our favorites that make 

our list for Houston summer activities for kids. 

SUMMER STORYTIME TOURS AT RIENZI 

Wednesdays in July, 10 AM. Introduce kids to magic of 

art and literature through fun and interactive activities 

for ages 3+. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the garden 

after the event. Rienzi is the Museum of Fine Arts, 

Houston home, 1406 Kirby; free. 

HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FAMILY STORYTIME 

AT LEVY PARK 

Visit the park each Thursday for family story time 

at 10 AM with the Houston Public Library. 

Located at 3801 Eastside. 

READ WITH PAWSITIVE PUPS AT LEVY PARK 

Kids can practice reading to trained therapy dogs the 2 nd 

Sunday each month at 1 PM: July 8 th and August 12 th . 

SUMMER READING PROGRAM AT THE FISH GALLERY 

Thursdays 3:30-4:30 PM in July and August with story 

time, fish feeding, touch tanks, crafts, games and prizes. 

The last week is a Summer Reading Party, 2909 Fountain 

View. (Watch the Fish Gallery Facebook page for exact 

dates since they haven’t been announced for 2018.) 

NATURE STORY TIME AT NATURE DISCOVERY CENTER 

Wednesdays, 4 PM. Free story time for kids with a variety 

of fun: live animals, puppets, short nature walks, crafts 

or songs and nature stories. Located at 7112 Newcastle. 

STORY TIME AT POTTERY BARN KIDS 

Tuesdays, 11 AM. Free story time. Located at 

The Woodlands Mall and Highland Village. 

STORY TIME AND ACTIVITIES AT HOUSTON 

PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONS 

Check out Houston library locations throughout the city 

this summer for weekly story times and fun activities for 

kids. Full calendar online. 

FREE SUMMER READING PROGRAMS 

Houston Public Library, Harris County Public Library, 

Montgomery County Library, Fort Bend County Libraries, 

Brazoria County Library… 

YOUNG WRITERS WORKSHOP AT DISCOVERY GREEN 

Saturdays, 10:30 AM, at Discovery Green through end of 

August. Houston Arts Alliance, HPL Express and Writers 

in the Schools help kids learn to write at this weekly session, 

funded in part by a grant from the City of Houston. 

Limited to first 25 children, first-come, first-serve. 

STORY TIME AND MORE AT BLUE WILLOW BOOKSHOP 

Head to this independent bookshop in West Houston 

this summer for a variety of summer programs plus the 

regular 10 AM Thursday Story Time! 

Located at 14532 Memorial. 

THEATER 

From family-friendly live performances to date night 

showings, the theater scene is as hot as a Houston summer 

day! Here are some shows you won’t want to miss. 

MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE 

All throughout the summer, you can head down to 

Miller Outdoor Theatre for free outdoor theater performances. 

The venue is a staple on any list of free things 

to do in Houston this summer. Now in its 95 th season, 

Miller Outdoor Theatre hosts everything from plays to 

musicals to children’s festivals. Entry is always free, but 

if you want to sit in the covered seating area you need 

to grab your free tickets at the box office the morning of 

the performance. Otherwise, you can bring a lawn chair 

or blanket for hillside seating. 

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST AT STAGEWORKS THEATRE 

July 20 th - August 12 th 

See the live rendition of Disney’s classic hit Beauty and 

the Beast. The stage version includes all of your favorite 

songs from the movie, plus new songs and a great cast. 

INTO THE WOODS AT PLAYHOUSE 1960 

July 20 th - August 5 th 

This modern twist on the Brothers Grimm weaves 

together several fairy tales, including Cinderella, Little 

Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and more into a spectacular 

performance. 

MOVIES 

Free and cheap movies for kids and families are a staple 

for things to do in Houston this summer. Here are a few 

of our picks for the best deals. 

FREE & CHEAP SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: 

Cinemark: Movies are just $1 weekday mornings. Or get 

10 movies for only $5 paid in advance. Show days are 

usually Tuesday, Wednesday or both. 

Studio Movie Grill: Tickets are just $1 at Studio Movie 

Grill’s Children’s Summer Series. Catch the 10 AM show 

Monday through Friday at Copperfield, CityCentre and 

Pearland locations. 

Regal: $1 movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 

AM for nine weeks. Both movies play BOTH days. Participating 

location is Edwards West Oaks Mall Stadium 14. 

Alamo Drafthouse Katy: Catch a cheap movie 7 days a 

week all summer. Choose your own ticket price ($1, $3, 

$5) and purchase online to reserve your spot. 100% of 

the ticket sales benefit Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast 

and Louisiana (Houston chapter). This is for Alamo 

Drafthouse Katy @ Mason Park. 

Premiere Cinemas: Enjoy free movies at Premiere 

Renaissance Theater at Greenspoint Mall Tuesdays 

& Wednesdays, 10 AM. Through August 8 th . Premiere 

Cinemas Pearland Wednesdays, 10 AM. Free movies at 

Premiere Cinemas Tomball 

Tuesdays and Wednesdays as well. 

Showbiz Cinemas: Enjoy 50¢ movies at ShowBiz Cinemas 

Tuesday mornings, 9:30 AM in Kingwood. Follow 

their Facebook page for dates for 2018 as they haven’t 

been announced yet. 

FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES AT 

MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE 

Every summer during the month of August, Miller 

Outdoor Theatre typically hosts free outdoor movies 

for families on various nights. Follow their calendar for 

details as dates approach. 

FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES AT DISCOVERY GREEN 

Movies will play throughout the summer at Discovery 

Green. Located at 1500 McKinney. 

ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE ROLLING ROADSHOW 

AT MARKET SQUARE PARK 

Stand by Me (July 26 th , 8:30 PM), Field of Dreams (August 

24 th , 8:30 PM) are some of the free movies that will 

be playing on the lawn at the park. Located at 301 Milam. 

MOONLIGHT MOVIES FOR KIDS, CITYCENTRE: 

The Sandlot (July 11 th ), La La Land (August 8 th ). 8 PM fun 

& 9 PM movie. Located at 800 Town and Country Blvd. 

FREE MOVIE NIGHTS, WFDD CENTRAL GREEN PARK 

Catch free movies this summer at Central Green Park in 

Katy! Get the schedule here. Blankets and lawn chairs 

welcome. South end of LaCenterra, 

23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. 

MOVIES UNDER THE MOON, 

SUGAR LAND TOWN SQUARE 

Paddington 2 (July 14 th ), Peter Rabbit (August 11 th ) - 

start times vary. 

2 ND SATURDAY AT THE DEPOT MOVIES IN TOMBALL 

Catch a free family movie the second Saturday of every 

month in Tomball. 

FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES, DEER PARK 

Deep (July 7 th ), Wonder Woman (August 4 th ), Wrinkle in 

Time (September 1 st ). 

FREE MOVIE NIGHTS, PEARLAND TOWN SQUARE 

Every summer, Pearland Town Square hosts a free outdoor 

movie series that’s fun for the whole family. Details 

haven’t been announced yet for this year’s movies but 

check their calendar for current info. Movies usually 

begin at dusk 

THE SHOWBOAT DRIVE-IN THEATER 

Enjoy a double feature outdoors under the stars. 

Adults are $8 and kids $6. Located in Hockley off 2920. 


ART/CULTURE 

The Houston area is home to some of the world’s finest 

museums and art exhibits. Make sure you take advantage 

of these this summer. 

FREE MUSEUM DAYS IN HOUSTON MUSEUM DISTRICT 

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum - Thursday 1-5 PM 

Houston Museum of Natural Science - Thursday 2- 5 PM 

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - Thursday 10 AM-9 PM 

- Kids 12 & under free every day 

Children’s Museum of Houston - Thursday 5- 8 PM 

The Health Museum - Thursday 2- 7 PM 

Holocaust Museum Houston - Thursday 2- 5 PM 

Houston Museum of African-American Culture - 

Thursday 6- 8 PM 

Czech Center Museum Houston - 

Last Monday each month, Noon- 4 PM 

10 MUSEUMS ARE ALWAYS FREE 

Don’t miss these great cultural experiences and learning 

opportunities in Houston’s Museum District that are 

always-free: Asia Society Texas, Houston Center for 

Photography, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, 

Rothko Chapel, Lawndale Art Center and more. 

HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE 

Take advantage of a discount to Houston Museum of 

Natural Science with $10 admission ($25 value), thanks 

to Goldstar. This admission allows you to explore many 

permanent exhibits including the McGovern Hall of the 

Americas, Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals, 

Wiess Energy Hall and the Hall of Paleontology. 

Check out the great deals below: 

Exhibit Hall Admission - $10 (regularly $25) 

Butterfly Habitat & Exhibit Hall - 50% off 

Exhibit Hall & Planetarium Show - 50% off 

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON 

Who could be more focused on kid fun this summer 

than this museum? Children’s Museum is open seven 

days a week for a great summer with weekly themes, 

action-packed activities, performances, character appearances 

and extraordinary events. Admission is $12 

for adults and children (age 1+), $11 seniors. Kids under 

1 are free. Don’t forget - you can get discounted access 

to the Children’s Museum and four other top Houston 

attractions for nearly half off with Houston CityPass. 

DETECTIVE DAYS AT BAYOU BEND COLLECTION 

AND GARDENS 

Kids 6 and up can explore mysteries at Bayou Bend Collection 

and Gardens. Kids will learn about horticulture, 

art, design and American history as they solve seasonal 

riddles. Each detective receives a clipboard and magnifying 

glass. Hunts in the garden: Tuesday - Saturday, 

10 AM-4 PM, Sundays 1-4 PM. Hunts in the house: 1-4 

PM, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Kids 18 and under free. 

Adults, $10. Recommend 6-12 years. 

CELEBRATE THE QUIRKY 

The Beer Can House and Art Car Museum are some fun 

cultural institutions with a twist! Beer Can House is $5 for 

adults and free for kids 12 and under. It’s open Saturday 

and Sunday, noon-5 PM. Art Car Museum has 3-4 art cars 

that rotate quarterly along with new art in the gallery. 

Admission is free. It’s open 

Wednesday - Sunday, 11 AM-6 PM. 

OUTDOORS 

The sun is shining and that means there’s plenty of 

summer fun in Houston for people of all ages. Here are 

some outdoor activities to enjoy. 

FAMILY NATURE NIGHTS AT 

NATURE DISCOVERY CENTER 

Family-friendly talks, nature walks, live animals, 

crafts & snacks. Russ Pittman Park in Bellaire, 

7112 Newcastle in Bellaire. $10/family. 

KATY PRAIRIE CONSERVANCY 

Throughout the summer, Katy Prairie Conservancy will 

host various outdoor events that are fun, engaging and 

educational for the whole family. Check their calendar 

for upcoming events. Located in Waller at Indiangrass 

Preserve, 31950 Hebert Rd., Waller. 

FUN AND LEARNING AT JESSE H. JONES PARK 

AND NATURE CENTER 

There are so many activities and events planned at this 

park in Humble. From learning about dragonflies, flags 

of Texas, junior canoe training and more. Check out the 

full calendar. Some require advance registration. 

LATIN BEATS AT DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM 

Enjoy free salsa dance lessons every Friday night 

through August 17 th , 7-11 PM. Lessons are taught by professional 

salsa dancers. A live band will perform the last 

Friday each month. Located at 410 Bagby at Memorial. 

NORTH HOUSTON SKATE PARK IN SPRING 

It’s the largest Skate Park in North America at 78,000 sq. 

ft. Admission is free! The skate park is open 8 AM-10 PM 

all summer Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 

and Saturday and 10 AM-9 PM Sunday. 

Closed Tuesdays. 

BAT CHATS 

1 st and 3 rd Fridays year round: Arrive 30 minutes before 

sunset to hear a brief presentation on Waugh Bridge Bat 

Colony. Watch bats emerge under the Waugh Bridge. 

Meet on the platform at Waugh Drive and Allen Parkway. 

Free public parking at Spotts Park, 401 S. Heights Blvd 

at Memorial. 

HOUSTON ARBORETUM & NATURE CENTER 

Free to explore 5 miles of trails in the 155-acre urban 

nature preserve. Open 7 AM-7 PM. Enjoy interactive 

exhibits and activities in the Discovery Room. Located 

near Memorial Park and Loop 610. 

NOAH’S ARK POOL AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST 

CHURCH’S QUILLIAN CENTER IN WESTCHASE 

The pool celebrates 22 years this summer. Noah’s Ark 

Pool is an amazing destination! The area also includes 

a full-size swimming pool with two slides and two diving 

boards. Open through August 25 th , Monday-Saturday, 

10 AM-4 PM. $7.50 each (under age 1 free). Twilight 

Tuesday swim night is $5 admission from 6:30-9 PM. 

Noah’s Ark pool only August 28 th -September 1 st (10 

AM-2 PM). 10570 Westpark. Playground and basketball 

pavilion also on site. 

SAM HOUSTON BOAT TOUR BY 

PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY 

Enjoy a free 90-minute cruise along the Houston Ship 

Channel. Tours are available Wednesday through 

Saturday, 10 AM and 2:30 PM run time plus 2:30 PM 

Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Closed Monday and 

Tuesday. The M/V Sam Houston has been operating as 

a public vessel since 1958. Reservations are first-come, 

first-served and must be at least 24 hours in advance. 

Spots are full until August. Reserve a tour spot online 

or call 713-670-2416. Located at 7300 Clinton Drive. 

Source: www.houstononthecheap.com 

FREE HOUSTON SPLASHPADS BY 

HOUSTON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 

More than 20 free splashpads throughout the city. 

FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAYS AT 

ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER 

Noon-5 PM. Sundays in Nature. Admission is free. Last 

entrance will be 4 PM. Hike trails with naturalist interpreter, 

view live reptiles, relive 1895 history. 8500 Bay 

Area Blvd., Pasadena. Each month has a different theme. 

GALVESTON 

Take a day trip to Galveston and enjoy walking along 

the Seawall, building sandcastles, playing in the water 

or shopping on the Strand. Parking is $8/day or $1/hour 

along the Seawall if you can find it! Or head to Stewart 

Beach ($10-$12 per vehicle), which is known as Galveston’s 

family beach. Plenty to do with the pavilion, beach 

volleyball courts, concessions and the beach! Lifeguards 

are on site at Stewart Beach. Located at 201 Seawall 

Blvd. Take a free ride on the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry, 

with up to 5 ferries operating in the summer. 

OTHER 

LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM 

Enjoy over 130,000 square feet of aviation history and 

activities. With more than 40 vintage planes on premises 

and cool activities like virtual flights, it’s fun for the 

whole family. 

HPD MOUNTED PATROL BARN 

Visit the Houston Police Department stables and feed 

the horses. Visit Monday-Friday, Noon-2 PM for unscheduled 

visits. Bring apples, carrots and peppermints 

for the horses (limit 2 each). There are close to 40 horses 

and a couple donkeys! Saturdays and Sundays, visits 

must be scheduled ahead of time by calling 

832-394-0394. Located at 5005 Little York Rd. 

HOUSTON WORLD SERIES OF DOG SHOWS 

Get free admission and free parking the first day of this 

annual Houston favorite, Wednesday, July 18 th , 9 AM-3 

PM. Or save $5 all day Thursday with $10 admission with 

kids 12 and under free. Located at NRG. The dog show 

runs July 18 th -22 nd . 

DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM 

2 for Tuesday returns this summer at Downtown Aquarium. 

Buy One All-Day Adventure Pass for $20.99 and get 

one free. About $11 per person. This is valid through 

August with the coupon. A new coupon will be published 

each month. You can also visit the Downtown Aquarium 

on the cheap with CityPass. CityPass gives you access to 

five of Houston’s top attractions at 49% off. 

FREE LEGO MINI MODEL BUILD AT LEGO STORES 

First Tuesday and Wednesday each month, 3-7 PM with 

reservations required. Available at LEGO stores (Galleria, 

The Woodlands Mall and Baybrook Mall). Register 

online. Sign up at the store or sign up online as a VIP 

member - free registration. 

ROSENBERG RAILROAD MUSEUM 

This museum in Rosenberg offers tours for all ages. Learn 

everything about trains from the science, safety to the 

history of the railroad. Adults, $7.50; seniors, $6 and 

kids 2-14, $5. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Located at 

1921 Avenue F in Rosenberg, 35 miles SW of Houston. 

FREE BOWLING FOR KIDS 

At Copperfield Bowl, Emerald Bowl and Max Bowl Humble. 

Kids can bowl two free games every day all summer. 


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