Westfield Community January 2019

WESTFIELD COMMUNITY NEWS 

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Honoring MLK,Jr. 

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Pet Info 

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Katy ISD Info 

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WESTFIELD COMMUNITY 

HELPFUL NUMBERS 

Spectrum Association Management 

281-343-9178 281-752-5482 Fax 

16690 Park Row • Houston, TX 77084 

Jennifer Roberson - Manager 

JRoberson@spectrumam.com 

WESTFIELD BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Tom Clark - President 

Mary Carpentier - Vice President 

Jacque Freeman - Secret Secretary / Treasurer 

Marian Miller - Director 

Richard Salce - Director 

Abraham Montemayor - Director 

Nick Niccoletti - Director 

WCA Waste 281-368-8397 

Ricewood M.U.D. 281-579-4500 

Mayde Creek M.U.D. 832-467-1599 

Community Center Reservations 281-492-1769 

Sheriff Office (non-emergency) 713-221-6000 

Fire Dept. (non-emergency/events) 281-578-2518 

WCA 281-368-8397 

Ricewood M.U.D. 281-579-4500 

CenterPoint Energy (gas) 713-659-2111 

CenterPointEnergy (elec) 713-207-7777 

Light Outages 713-207-2222 

report online at http://cnp.centerpointenergy.com/outage 

Power to Choose (elec) 1-888-797-4839 

SCHOOLS 

Rhoads Elementary 281-237-8500 

McRoberts Elementary 281-237-2000 

McDonald Jr. High 281-237-5300 

Morton Ranch HS 281-237-7800 

KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

HARRIS COUNTY NUMBERS 

Poison Control 1-800-764-7661 

Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Mosquito Control 713-440-4800 

Commissioner Radack 281-463-6300 

US Post Office 1-800-275-8777 

Katy Library 281-391-3509 

Katherine Tyra Library 281-550-0885 

2019 

NOTES FROM THE BOARD 

ARE YOU SAVING THE MONEY YOU DESERVE 

ON YOUR PROPERTY TAXES? 

While doing some research on our neighborhood recently, I noticed 

that numerous Westfield Homeowners have not filed for Homestead 

Exemption on their property to save money on property taxes. (You 

must occupy the home to qualify for this exemption.) 

A homestead exemption helps you save on taxes on your home. An 

exemption removes part of the value of your property from taxation 

and lowers your taxes. For example, if your home is valued at 

$100,000 and you qualify for a $20,000 exemption, you pay taxes 

on a value of $80,000. 

An Application for Residential Homestead Exemption (same form 

for over-65, disability, over-55 surviving spouse or 100% disabled 

veteran homestead exemptions) can be found by hovering over 

Forms Page at www. hcad.org, choose popular forms, then choose 

form #11-13, which is the 1st form on the list. Homestead exemption, 

General Residential, over 65, disability, over 55 surviving spouse. 

Follow the instructions on the form. 

To check your property to see if you have the homestead exemption, 

go to hcad.org, hover over property search, then choose search by 

address and fill in your address. (You will have better success if you 

do not use dr. cir.pl. etc.) Look about halfway down on the left under 

Exemption Type, this will show the type of exemption you have or 

none if you do not have any exemptions. There are videos to watch 

for complete instructions to fill out the homestead exemption form 

and the documents you will need to send in with the application. 

You can contact the Harris County Appraisal District at 713-957-7800 

if you have any questions. 

PAYMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTY TAXES 

Did you know if you are 65 years or older, you can pay your property 

in quarterly payments without any penalty or interest? Contact Harris 

County Appraisal District at 713-957-7800 for more information. 

WHAT IS A MUD 

• A municipal utility district (MUD) is a political subdivision of the 

State of Texas authorized by the Texas Commission of Environmental 

Quality (TCEQ) to provide water, sewer, drainage and other 

utility-related services within the MUD boundaries. 

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• A MUD provides a developer an alternate way to finance infrastructure, 

such as water, sewer, drainage and road facilities when developments 

are not located within city limits or cities are unwilling or 

unable to extend said services, allowing the cost of infrastructure to 

be paid over time rather than building it into the initial home price. 

• MUDS operate with a reimbursement model that requires developers 

to pay all costs relating to the design and construction of 

infrastructure and bear the financial risk involved. Once sufficient 

development has occurred, MUDS will issue tax-free municipal 

bonds to reimburse the Developers for such costs. The MUD will 

then levy property taxes within its boundaries to make payments 

on the bond. 

• MUDS are managed by a Board of Directors elected by property 

owners within the MUD who engage professional consultants such 

as, (Operators, Engineers, Attorneys, Bookkeepers, Financial Advisors 

and Tax Collector/Assessors to advise the MUD on all matters 

involved in providing services to its residents, complying with state 

laws and the regulations of the TCEQ and owning, operating and 

maintaining the infrastructure within the MUD. 

• As the MUD pays off its debt, the tax revenue can be used for 

additional services, such as security and parks. Tax rates can also 

be reduced. 

• In Westfield, your monthly bill includes water, sewer, garbage collection 

and a fee to the West Harris County Regional Water Authority 

(WHCRWA) who is responsible for building infrastructure to bring 

surface water from the City of Houston to our district. 

HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFFS SAFETY FORUM 

The Harris County Sheriff’s office is conducting monthly Sheriffs 

Safety Forum’s on the last Tuesday of the month, usually held at the 

Westlake Fire Department at 19636 Saums Road at 7 PM. Check Nextdoor.com 

(crime & safety) to confirm the location each month. The 

Sheriff’s Safety Forum is a “community meeting” devised to share 

information and gain ideas that are beneficial to the community. 

They want to continue this as productive community meeting with 

positive outcomes. This is an opportunity for the community to ask 

questions pertaining to West District and the HCSO. The meeting is 

scheduled for an hour only. 

DOES SOMETHING NEED ATTENTION? 

Want to help keep our neighborhood looking sharp? Let us know 

if you see something out of place with a neighboring home and 

we’ll check it out. Please note, we do not get involved in neighbor 

disputes and for emergencies contact the Sheriff’s office. 

STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD 

All neighborhood activities are posted in the following places: 

• Sign up on the Spectrum website: Go to spectrumam.com. Click on 

Homeowner Assistance. Click on Create an account and follow Instructions. 

After signing up, you will receive e-blast on all upcoming 

events. You can find the following items on the Spectrum website: 

Deed restrictions, minutes of Board meetings, ACC approval form, 

Account information, pay your account online, report violations, 

pool information and financials. 

• Check the Westfieldhoakatytx Facebook Page. Make a friend request 

on Westfieldhoakatytx. 

• Join Nextdoor.com. 

REPORT STREETLIGHT OUTAGES 

Please report outages of streetlights to Centerpoint Energy. You 

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will need the pole number as well as the nearest street address and 

call 713-207-2222 or go to their website and complete an on-line 

form. It is very important that non-working lights are reported for 

the safety of our each of us. We pay the exact same whether the 

light is working or not. 

MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS 

Residents are encouraged to attend any of our monthly Board 

meetings. They are held on the third Monday of the month beginning 

at 6:15 PM (Executive Session) and 7 PM open session, at 

Spectrum Association Management’s office located at 16990 Park 

Row, Houston, TX 77084. If you have concerns, questions or just 

want to hear what is going on, please attend. 

WESTFIELD BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Tom Clark - President 

Mary Carpentier - Vice President 

Jacque Freeman - Secret Secretary / Treasurer 

Marian Miller - Director 

Richard Salce - Director 

Abraham Montemayor - Director 

Nick Niccoletti - Director 

WCA GARBAGE COLLECTION HOLIDAYS AND GUIDELINES 

Collection Days: Monday and Thursday 

Holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, 

Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas 

WCA TRASH RULES 

Tree and yard waste will be collected on all regular collection days 

and must be located at the curb area of each residence and maybe 

contained in containers or bags not exceeding forty (40) gallons or 

forty (40) pounds. Trees, shrubs, brush trimmings and fencing must 

be stacked in neat stacks and in lengths no greater than four (4) feet 

with no branch diameter exceeding three (3) inches. Size limitations 

are required to avoid damaging the equipment in the crushing 

process. Bulky items will be collected on all regular collection day 

sand must be located at the curb area of each residence. Except as 

excluded below, all bulky items such as appliances, furniture, carpet 

(up to I room, rolled up four feet wide and less than fifty pounds) 

and cardboard boxes(flattened), will be picked up. By Federal Law, 

refrigerator sand freezers or any other items containing Freon 

must be drained of Freon and have an accompanying certification 

to validate such service was performed before being collected by 

WCA. Items excluded from normal collection are dirt, rocks, bricks, 

concrete, tires, batteries, motor oil, cooking oil, waste generated 

by a private contractor or any materials or items deemed hazardous 

materials. WCA will leave a tag explaining the reason for any 

non-collected item(s). With respect to special collection of other 

than normal amounts of residential refuse, yard trimmings or bulk 

items, if notified in advance, WCA will meet with a resident prior 

to collection day to determine a price for such special collection. 

If a resident does not notify WCA of such a special pick-up before 

its scheduled day, then WCA will leave a notice for the resident to 

contact WCA during normal office hours before the next scheduled 

pickup day. 

SHERIFF’S PHONE NUMBERS 

The non-emergency phone number for the Harris County Sheriff’s 

Department is 713-221-6000. But if you actually have an emergency 

and in need of assistance right away, please call 9-1-1. 

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HOMEOWNER HOT LINE 

THERE IS HELP FOR YOUR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION! 

The Greater Houston Chapter of the Community Associations 

Institute (CAI) has launched a free HOA Hotline, a resource for 

homeowners and Board members owning homes/units in condominium, 

townhome and subdivision community associations 

and have questions about the operations of their association. The 

Hotline is staffed with local non-attorney experts knowledgeable in 

community association best practices. Please contact the Hotline 

by calling 832-251-1874. 

We urge homeowners to take advantage of this free resource. After 

all, isn’t it better to resolve issues quickly and reasonably now 

before they get out of hand later? 

*Please note, the HOA Hotline panel, as well as CAI Staff will NOT 

give out legal advice. If seeking legal help, please contact the appropriate 

attorney or legal service. LegalLine is a free legal service, 

open to any Harris County citizen. It is held on the first and third 

Wednesday of every month, from 5-9 PM. To reach a volunteer 

attorney, call 713-759-1133. This program is by telephone only. 

For Spanish speakers, Consejos Legales is the first Thursday of the 

month from 6-8 PM. To reach a Spanish speaking volunteer attorney 

call 713-759-1133. 

NATIONAL BLOOD 

DONOR MONTH 

The American Red 

Cross urges people to 

share their good health 

and resolve to give 

blood regularly, beginning 

in January with 

National Blood Donor 

Month. Below are key 

messages that can be 

relayed to donors while 

scheduling appointments. 

• Extreme winter weather in some parts of the country and seasonal 

illnesses often make it difficult for the American Red Cross 

to maintain a sufficient blood supply at this time of year. Healthy 

individuals are urged to give now. 

• The Red Cross must collect more than 13,000 blood donations 

every day for patients in need. 

• Do you know someone who has never donated before? Please 

encourage them to make an appointment with you. Without more 

donors, patients will not have the blood they need. 

• Type O negative is the universal blood type and what emergency 

personnel reach for in trauma 

situations when there isn’t time to determine a patient’s blood type. 

• Type O positive is the most transfused blood type and can be 

transfused to Rh-positive patients 

of any blood type. 

• Types A negative and B negative can be transfused to Rh-positive 

or negative patients. 

• Save time by using RapidPass® to complete your pre-donation 

reading and health history online before you come to your appointment. 

Get started at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or by 

using the Blood Donor App. 

• For detailed donor eligibility questions, please call 

1-800-RED CROSS 

(1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org. 

NINE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME FEEL COZY AND EMBRACE 

YOU WITH WARMTH DURING THE WINTER MONTHS 

Candles and warm colors can make you feel cozy inside when the 

weather outside turns cold and dreary. Here are nine ways you can 

make your home feel more cozy: 

• Add warm colors. Whether you paint your walls a sun-kissed gold, 

cover a sofa with a warm-toned slipcover or simply add pillows or a 

throw blanket in a “hot” shade, you can quickly make a room look 

brighter and feel cozier with the right color. 

• Play with texture. Plush upholstery and flannel bedding can provide 

your home with a soft, relaxing touch. To make texture interesting, 

introduce a variety: Choose a throw blanket with an open weave, such 

as chenille, for a twill sofa with a tight, smooth weave. The contrast 

provides richness and warmth. 

• Illuminate “feel good” objects. Lighting shoos away winter’s shadows, 

but it can also cast our focus on fair-weather days. By placing artful 

groupings of mementos and photographs beneath a lamp on an end 

table, you can draw attention to objects you love and memories that 

warm your heart. 

• Bring the outdoors in. Plants and fresh flowers can breathe life into 

your home - actually imparting oxygen into the air - and remind you 

of gentler days. For a unique twist on floral arranging, use a small 

birdbath as your “vase.” People are always looking for pedestals 

for their large vases. A birdbath is both. For an elegant wintertime 

arrangement, set a large candle in the bath’s water-filled center, 

place quince around the candle’s base (they provide a mild citrusy 

scent) and incorporate late-season hydrangeas (they’re green) and 

berry-laden branches. Place in a quiet corner, in a foyer or bathroom. 

• Work on spatial relationships. The sizes and shapes of your furnishings 

are important - variety adds interest. And this time of year more 

than any other, how you arrange these pieces is important, too. As a 

holiday hostess or host, you need to be able to see, talk to and reach 

your guests. For optimal coziness, create conversation groupings by 

moving furnishings closer together - a guest needing to rise to place 

a mug on a coffee table is a no-no. 

• Get yourself a comfy chair. A large, comfy chair to land in at the end 

of the day is the ultimate refuge from the cold world. Choose one with 

a high back and an inherent sense of softness about the upholstery for 

visual warmth and comfortable seating is recommended. Create the 

full “chair ensemble” with a standing lamp and end table and set the 

grouping in an intimate corner. 

• Cover your “ground.” Nothing warms up a bare floor quicker than 

an area rug. Don’t underestimate the visual warmth it provides as 

well, especially in sunburst tones. Also, the pile in some Indian and 

Pakistani rugs made using vegetable dyes gives you the option of 

making them look even “warmer.” From one angle, the colors look 

muted and soft, from another, they appear deeper and brighter. 

Choose the brighter angle for added winter warmth. 

• Light a candle. This literal spark of warmth works in any decor and 

in any room. Added visual warmth and design cachet can be achieved 

by placing candles in hurricane lamps made of amber-toned glass or 

in a grouping of holders that look like woven vines. 

• Alter your senses - with scents. Colorful, multi-textured potpourri - a 

mixture of scented preserved leaves, nuts, fruit slices, seedpods and 

pinecones – artfully arranged in a favorite bowl provides a vibrant focal 

point on a coffee or end table and enlivens a room with a pleasant 

aroma to lighten spirits and freshen the air. The natural aromas of 

fresh flowers, even the less heady varieties, for their soft, understated 

scents with the promise of warmer days to come, is a favorite. 


HONORING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 

Martin Luther King, Jr., an American clergyman and Nobel Prize winner was one 

of the principal leaders of the American civil rights movement and a prominent 

advocate of nonviolent protest. King’s challenges to segregation and racial discrimination 

in the 1950s and 1960s helped convince many white Americans to support 

the cause of civil rights in the United States. After his assassination in 1968, King 

became a symbol of protest in the struggle for racial justice. 

In 1957, King helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), 

an organization of black churches and ministers that aimed to challenge racial 

segregation. As SCLC’s president, King became the organization’s dominate 

personality and its primary intellectual influence. He was responsible for much 

of the organization’s fundraising, which he frequently conducted in conjunction 

with preaching engagements in Northern churches. SCLC sought to complement 

the NAACP’s legal efforts to dismantle segregation through the courts, with King 

and other SCLC leaders encouraging the use of nonviolent direct action to protest 

discrimination. These activities included marches, demonstrations and boycotts. 

“I Have a Dream” 

King and other black leaders organized the 1963 March on Washington, a massive 

protest in Washington, D.C. for jobs and civil rights. On August 28, 1963, King delivered 

the keynote address to an audience of more than 200,000 civil rights supporters. 

His “I Have a Dream” speech expressed the hopes of the civil rights movement in 

oratory as moving as any in American history. 

After his death, King came to represent black courage and achievement, high moral 

leadership and the ability of Americans to address and overcome racial divisions. 

Perhaps the most important memorial is the national holiday in King’s honor, 

designated by the Congress of the United States in 1983 and observed on the third 

Monday in January, a day that falls on or near King’s birthday of January 15 th . 

INSPIRING QUOTES FROM MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 

Martin Luther King, Jr., American Leader, January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968 

Martin Luther King Jr.’s words have continued to resonate with audiences, decades later. As the country prepares 

to observe Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 21st, here are some inspiring MLK quotes to remind us of 

life’s daily challenges and accomplishments: 

• “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” 

• “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy to a friend.” 

• “I have decided to stick to love... Hate is too great a burden to bear.” 

• “Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.” 

• “An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns 

of all humanity.” 

• “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way” 

• “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” 

• “Those who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to find it, because those who are searching forget that the surest way 

to be happy is to seek happiness for others.” 

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MO’ MONEY, 

NO PROBLEMS! 

STAY DISCIPLINED 

WITH YOUR SAVINGS 

• Just do it! Pay yourself first! 

• Gather all important financially-related documents and receipts to a 

central location. File them so you will be able to easily find the items 

you need in the future. Consider a computer based financial program 

so you can keep track of every dime you spend - financial control is a 

special form of power! 

• Spending every dime and more? Start by cutting back on a few items 

per week and putting away that money. Pay yourself first. Just say no 

to spending more than you have. 

• Ask for direct deposit at work if they offer it - you’re saving money and 

you don’t even see it. A savings plan at work that pays you a “matching 

contribution” is the fastest way to save. Pay yourself first! 

• Use credit cards responsibly make sure you can make the monthly 

payment. Ideally pay the balance off each month. You will never have 

a late payment (now as much as $75) and you will never pay interest to 

others at the very high rates credit cards charge. 

• Financial freedom will be worth everything you put into it. Don’t want 

to work forever - choose to save! 

TOP SAVING MISTAKES 

• Not modifying your spending habits and committing to save money. 

• Not taking advantage of your company’s match in a 401k plan or getting 

involved in a defined contribution plan. 

• Not appropriately/correctly allocating your assets to meet a specific 

goal or time horizon (diversification is important). 

• Not setting a specific dollar target or financial goal. 

• Not knowing how much you have, where you are spending your money 

and how much you need to save for the future (failure to plan for 

retirement). 

• Cashing out your retirement plan - should roll over to an IRA or your 

new company’s retirement plan. 

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JANUARY OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS 

January is named after the Roman God Janus, who was always shown 

as having two heads. He looked back to the last year and forward to 

the new one. The Roman New Year festival was called the Calends and 

people decorated their homes and gave each other gifts. 

Birthstone: Garnet/Flower: Carnation 

Capricorn: December 22 nd -January 19 th / 

Aquarius: January 20 th -February 18 th 

About January: 

• Baking Month 

• Blood Donor Month 

• Fat Free Living Month 

• National Hobby Month 

• Hot Tea Month 

• Mentoring Month 

• Oatmeal Month 

• Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month 

• Soup Month 

• Thank You Month 

• Weight Loss Awareness Month 

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PET ANNOUNCEMENTS 

ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP 

Please be respectful of community grounds and neighbors’ yards. If 

your pet poops during your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash. 

Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It 

may not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show 

your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community. 

PET ID TAGS 

Folks - as soon as the vet gives your young 

pets their Rabies shot remember to get 

their ID tags. The Rabies tag lists the name, 

phone number and address of the vet. So! 

All you need to do is put the Rabies tag onto the pet’s collar and leave it 

there all the time. That way, if the pet gets loose, anyone finding him or 

her can look at the tag to see the vet’s phone number and call to report 

the lost animal. Better yet, add another tag to your pet’s collar that lists 

the dog or cat’s name and your own phone number or address. You 

can get these from any pet store. When a pet has these but goes astray, 

anyone finding it can call you and you can go get him or her right away. 

Your pet will be very glad to see you! A happy pet is a loving pet. 

HARRIS COUNTY LEASH LAW 

Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. 

While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running 

at someone who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many 

children are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could 

result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal. 

Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and cats must be 

kept under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris 

County, Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to 

have, harbor or keep any unlicensed dog or cat, nor to allow any 

dog or cat to become a stray.” 

Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following 

circumstances: 

1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet 

in length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is 

capable of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question 

2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle 

3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does 

not have access to sidewalk or street.” 

While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you 

work or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly 

restrained. 

Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place 

for all our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not 

only protect anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area, 

but also the pet owner who could be held legally responsible or 

possibly sued for failing to properly restrain their pet. 

To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly restrained 

please contact: 

Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666 

Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191 

Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section 

2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588 

www.countypets.com 

5 STEPS TO A HAPPIER HEALTHIER PET 

1. Protect your pet from extreme weather (heat, cold, rain, etc.). 

2. Keep indoors or in a fenced yard and on a leash when walked. 

3. Make sure they’re up to date with vaccinations. 

4. Always make sure they’re wearing identification, 

so they can be returned to you if lost. 

5. Spay or neuter your pet. 

Texas Lab Rescue has labs available that are waiting to go to their 

forever home. Please check out their website at txlabrescue.org. 

PREVENT EXCESSIVE BARKING! 

Dogs left alone all day get lonely, bored and restless. Many find 

relief in barking. Some respond noisily to any and all activity. 

Nothing is as annoying as incessant barking-even for dog lovers. 

If your dog is a yapper or a yowler, please consider some of these 

bark-abatement ideas to keep the noise down in your area. Your 

neighbors will thank you! 

• Training. Training not only helps your dog, you’ll be surprised how 

much it helps you, too. You may get some insight into why your dog 

barks so much, or what it is trying to communicate. 

• Citronella collars. 

• Confinement. Sometimes simply bringing an outspoken dog indoors 

or confining it to a crate cuts down on the disturbance to neighbors. 

• For inside dogs, reduce stimulus. Close drapes to help muffle street 

noise, or leave a radio on to mask it. 

• Companionship. Dogs are pack animals; they need companionship-a 

cat, bird or another dog. Consider a mid-day visit from a 

pet-sitting service or drop your pooch off at a friend’s place or a 

day-care facility once or twice a week. 


A HEALTHY, HAPPY NEW YEAR: 

11 SMART TIPS 

1. Read to your children every day. Start by the age of six months. 

Reading to children shows them the importance of communication 

and motivates them to become readers. It also provides a context to 

discuss issues and learn what is on your child’s mind. 

2. Make your children feel loved and important. Kids develop a 

sense of self-worth early in life. They get it from their parents. Listen 

to what your children have to say. Assure them that they are loved 

and safe. Celebrate their individuality and tell them what makes 

them special and what you admire about them. 

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Emphasize foods that are less processed, such as whole grain breads 

and cereals and fresh fruits and vegetables. Review your child’s diet 

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Through -January 4 th - Winter Break - Holiday - Students and Staff 

January 7 th - Teacher Preparation Day 

January 8 th - First Day of Spring Semester 

January 21 st - Campus Professional Learning Day - Student Holiday 

January 30 th - Family Night (No Homework Assigned) 

KATY ISD BOARD APPOINTS 

ACTING SUPERINTENDENT 

During Katy ISD’s Regular Board meeting, Trustees voted to appoint 

Deputy Superintendent Ken Gregorski as acting superintendent 

effective December 1 st , until a permanent district leader is identified. 

Superintendent Lance Hindt will continue to work closely with Mr. 

Gregorski and the Board until his retirement in January. 

“My fellow Trustees and I believe that Katy ISD needs a leader who 

will continue to support the high quality leadership within, maintain 

our standard of student excellence and advance the groundwork that 

has already been laid,” said Board President Courtney Doyle. 

Under Dr. Hindt’s leadership, Katy ISD schools have taken the top spots 

in a number of regional, state and national rankings, graduation rates 

continue to trend upward each year and students have consistently 

outperformed their peers across the state. During Hindt’s tenure the 

district also implemented its first ever strategic plan and developed 

and passed a $609 million schools bond. 

Mr. Gregorski has 26 years of experience in public education, which 

includes roles as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, principal, 

assistant superintendent and deputy superintendent. 

The Katy ISD Board of Trustees continues to review and discuss 

options for its superintendent search. As this is the most important 

decision a school board makes, no definitive timetable has been set 

for the process at this time. 

TOMPKINS THEATRE COMPANY 

PRESENTS “ONCE ON THIS ISLAND” 

Once On This Island is the 

universal tale of Ti Moune a 

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of her place in the world and 

ready to risk it all for love. 

Guided by the mighty island 

gods, Ti Moune sets out on 

a remarkable journey to 

reunite with the man who 

has captured her heart. The 

performance will be held 

at Tompkins High School 

Performing Arts Center, 4400 

Falcon Landing Blvd, Katy, TX 

77494. 

Dates and Times: 

January 31 st & 

February 1 st at 7 PM 

February 2 nd at 2 PM & 7 PM 

Tickets: 

Students $12 and Adults $15. Reserved Seating tickets go on sale 

January 17 th at www.TompkinsTheatre.com. General Admission 

Seating tickets sold at the door prior to each performance. If you 

need assistance, you can email tompkinsboxoffice@gmail.com. 


Preschools 

ST. PETERS ECDC 

Registration for the 2019-2020 school year for St. Peter’s United Methodist 

Church - Early Childhood Development Center begins January 9, 

2019 and continues through January 23, 2019. Registration forms will 

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

that are developmentally and socially appropriate for children ages 

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

Blvd., Katy, TX 77450. 

For more information please visit our website www.stpkaty.org or call 

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

Sports Opportunities 

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 2018 season 

at www.westhoustonrugby.com. Enquiries may be sent to info@westhoustonrugby.com. 

Come and join the fastest growing club in Houston! 

KATY AREA RUNNING CLUB 

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

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

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

heritages and abilities who share a common interest - running! Our focus 

is on group runs, having fun, socializing and sharing our knowledge and 

experience with our members and the public. We welcome all who are 

interested in joining us. We have a full calendar of runs, events and socials. 

We hold group runs every Saturday morning at the Sergeant Hatch 

Sports Park off the south I-10 feeder road just east of Barker Cypress Rd. 

On Tuesdays (5 AM and 6:30 PM) we meet at one of the KISD junior high 

tracks for speedwork and on Thursday (6:30 PM) we meet at Crosspoint 

Community Church for tempo runs of various distances and paces. To 

find out more and to join our club, visit www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com. 

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We have multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including 

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KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB 

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

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

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

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

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

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eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica 

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Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join 

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EAGLE SCOUT 

On Saturday, November 17, 2018, John Kameron Searle was recognized 

for achieving the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank of Eagle Scout by 

the Sam Houston Chapter of The Sons of the Republic of Texas. Katy SRT 

Chapter President Bart Dawson presented Searle with the certificate recognizing 

his achievement at their monthly stated meeting. Earlier in the 

year, John won The Sons of the Republic of Texas “Texas History Essay 

Contest” with his essay entitled “Sam Houston and Texas Independence.” 

By winning this national essay competition, John received a $4,000 college 

scholarship. John became an Eagle Scout on April 24 th of this year and has 

received many letters recognizing his achievement of Eagle Scout including 

letters from President Donald J. Trump, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and 

action-adventure star Chuck Norris. John is the son of Kameron and Marisa 

Searle and is a member of Katy BSA Troop #1288. 

BROWNIE GS TROOP OPENINGS FOR 

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Troop 128006, a Katy wide 2 nd Grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop, has 

opening for 2 nd grade girls. We welcome new to GS, returning & existing 

2 nd grade Girl Scouts. Meetings: Every other Monday, 6:30-8 PM, 20000 

Franz Road area. Contact Lee at gstroop128006@gmail.com for more 

information. 

SCOUT IT OUT AND COME JOIN CUB SCOUTS WITH PACK 353! 

FIELD TRIPS. CAMPING. RACING. FITNESS. FRIENDSHIP 

Pack 353 has been keeping the Scout spirit alive since 1982. With over 

60 scouts and 20 dynamic leaders, we are gearing up for a fun-filled year 

with a wide variety of activities that help boys develop leadership skills, 

build character, strengthen communication skills and demonstrate 

good citizenship. Boys entering first through fifth grades are welcome to 


join us anytime throughout the year. If you would like more information 

on joining Cub Scouts and participating in our summertime activities, 

please contact our Cubmaster Randy Barras at: 353katy@gmail.com. 

Keeping it fun. Doing our best. 

HOMESCHOOL PACK 164 

Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, responsibility 

and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home school Cub 

Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. Pack 164 

promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are interested 

and your son is entering 1 st through 5 th grade, please contact Jack M. 

Jones at 281-558-5722. 

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EPIPHANY BINGO 

Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays. 

THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. 

They have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized 

bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits 

benefit charitable outreach programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, 

Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason 

Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland 

Knolls. Early bird games begin at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8 PM. 

For more info, call the bingo hall number at 281-578-3905. 

ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE 

APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH BINGO 

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

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

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

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

community outreach and Religious Education programs. The Church 

is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the 

church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the 

light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left 

and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down. For more 

info., call 281-391-4758. 

SAINT EDITH STEIN 

CATHOLIC CHURCH FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO 

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

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

can play including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment. 

Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will 

range from $15 to $100. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. 

Doors open at 6:30 PM for BINGO card presales. Early Bird BINGO starts 

at 7 PM, Regular BINGO starts at 7:30 PM. All BINGO events at Saint 

Edith Stein Catholic Church are operated under a license issued by the 

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What’s Happening Around Katy... 

ALL AGES EVENT 

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Family Entertainment 

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Silent Auctions, Giveaways and more! 

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VENDORS WANTED 

For the 8 th Annual Market/Craft Show, February 

2 nd , 9 AM-4 PM at Morton Ranch High School, 

21000 Franz Rd., Katy, TX. Booth fee $70-$80. 

We would love to have unique, creative craft 

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please email me at themortonranchproject@ 

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The Houston Wing of the Commemorative Air Force would like to invite you to join them for 

a 1940s Hangar Dance at 5 PM on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the West Houston Airport 

(Hangar B5; 18000 Groschke Rd.). The group is raising funds for a new museum hangar. 

A swing dance lesson will be given from 5:30-6 PM and dinner will be served shortly thereafter. 

Dancing starts at 6:30 PM and music will be provided by Third Coast Swing. Dinner features 

salad, lasagna and dessert from the Lasagna House, coffee and tea are free and sodas are 

available as well. You may also BYOB (cocktails, beer or wine). 

Tickets for the dinner and dance are $40 in advance ($25 for dance only). Parking is free and 

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Tompkins Theatre Company Presents... 

Once On This Island is the universal 

tale of Ti Moune a fearless peasant girl in 

search of her place in the world, and ready 

to risk it all for love. Guided by the mighty 

island gods, Ti Moune sets out on a 

remarkable journey to reunite with the 

man who has captured her heart. 

January 31 & February 1 at 7 pm 

February 2 at 2 pm & 7 pm 

Students $12 and Adults $15 

Reserved Seating tickets go on sale January 17th 

at www.TompkinsTheatre.com 

General Admission Seating tickets sold 

at the door prior to each performance. 

Tompkins High School Performing Arts Center 

4400 Falcon Landing Blvd, Katy, TX 77494 

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SAVE THE DATE: 8 TH ANNUAL HOUSTON 

KOSHER CHILI COOK-OFF 

Sunday, March 3, 2019, Noon-4 PM 

Join the Houston community for a fun-filled day of festivities and a 

kosher chili competition during the 8 th Annual Houston Kosher Chili 

Cook-off. The event will be held at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, 4525 

Beechnut St., Houston 77096. The Kosher Chili Cook-off is the largest 

kosher food event in Houston and celebrates the fellowship of the 

Jewish community with a day of food, live entertainment, contests 

and family friendly activities while raising funds for nonprofit organizations 

in the Houston Jewish community. 

The cook-off attracts more than 3,500 attendees annually for live 

music, a moonwalk, climbing walls, balloon artists, a jalapeno eating 

contest and a silent auction as guests taste some of Houston’s 

best kosher chili. Cooking teams are encouraged to register for the 

judged competition so groups or organizations can promote themselves, 

build teamwork, have fun and reward contributors, Board 

members and staff. Winners of the kosher chili tasting contest will 

win coveted trophies and prizes presented by celebrity and media 

judges during the award ceremony at 3:30 PM. Cost: Adults: $10, 

Children (4-12): $6. 

For more information on becoming a sponsor, volunteer, vendor, 

cooking team or to download an entry form, please visit www. 

houstonkosherchilicookoff.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter. 

Proceeds from the event will benefit the local Jewish community 

nonprofits. 

HOUSTON AREA EVENTS AND ROAD TRIPS 

JANUARY 2019 

13 th Annual MLK Youth Parade Midtown Houston - January 19, 

2019, Midtown Houston, 1200 Holman Street, San Jacinto Street & 

Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77004. Admission is free. The MLK Youth 

Parade will kick-off the 2019 MLK Holiday Weekend. The Parade 

will begin at 12 Noon. Learn more at www.mlkgrandeparade.org 

or call 713-953-1633. 

18 th Annual MLK Battle Of The Bands Competition-Houston 

- January 20, 2019, 3-7 PM, W.W. Thorne Stadium, 1715 Aldine 

Bender Rd-Houston, TX 77032. Admission: $12-$15. The MLK Battle 

of the Bands Competition Houston is one of the largest high school 

marching band competitions in the U.S. and features 16 nationally 

acclaimed high school show bands from across the nation competing 

in friendly competition. For more information visit www. 

mlkgrandeparade.org or call 713-953-1633. 

25 th Annual MLK Grande Parade Midtown Houston - January 21, 

2019, Midtown Houston, 1200 Holman Street, San Jacinto Street & 

Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77004. Admission is free. The MLK Grande 

Parade is one of the largest single day event in the U.S. that is held 

in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The parade will begin at 10 

AM. For more information, visit www.mlkgrandeparade.org or call 

713-953-1633 

The Original MLK Day Parade - January 21, 2019, 10 AM, Minute 

Maid Park Tours, 501 Crawford, Houston, TX 77002. Admission is 

free. For Houstonians and visitors of the Bayou City alike, we are a 

thriving destination for cultural arts, entertainment and education 

that enhances the community while paying homage to our rich 

history. Join us as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

during the federal holiday weekend with a commemorative parade 

and community activities throughout the weekend. Please note that 

our parade begins Downtown at Minute Maid Park. 

Zoo Lights - Daily through January 13, 2019, 6-10 PM, Houston 

Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030. The Houston Zoo 

is transformed into a winter wonderland! TXU Energy Presents Zoo 

Lights celebrates its seventh year as one of Houston’s most wellloved 

holiday traditions. Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the 

beautiful Houston Zoo grounds and take in the sights and sounds 

of the season - including more than two million lights! Fifteen miles 

of earth-friendly LED lighting illuminate our ancient oak trees and 

decorate the paths to light your way. 

Cirque du Soleil Luzia - Daily January 10, 2019-February 3, 2019, 

Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, 

TX 77064. Admission starting at $45. Cirque du Soleil is coming 

to Houston with its delightfully-imaginative and visually-stunning 

production LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico. For the very first time 

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Top at Sam Houston Race Park to escape to an imaginary Mexico - a 

sumptuous world suspended between dreams and reality. 

Carlos Cruz-Diez at the Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference - 

Weekly through January 13, 2019. Cistern At Buffalo Bayou Park, 

105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX 77007. Times: Wednesday through 

Friday - 3:30-6 PM; Saturday and Sunday - 11 AM-6 PM. 

Admission: $10 per person; $8 for Seniors, Youth and Students. The 

Cistern’s distinctive architecture as well as its sheer size and raw 

interior, punctuated by a series of rhythmical columns, will make 

for an intriguing and interactive experience. Visitors to Carlos Cruz- 

Diez at the Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference will be encouraged 

to wear white or light colored clothing and will actively participate 

in viewing as the color changes creating a sensation of movement. 

Comedy Night at HPL - Monthly on the 3 rd Thursday, 6-8 PM. 

Houston Public Library, 500 Mckinney Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. 

Admission is free. The Houston Public Library offers “Open Mic” 

comedy night where local and non local comedians, comediennes, 

ventriloquists and impressionists of ALL ages present family comedy 

to the audience. Improv Performers from Station Theater closes 

out the night with games that involve the audience. Everyone who 

participates in at least one open mic throughout the year become 

eligible to participate in the Annual Comedy competition which 

is held in December. Prizes in the amounts of $100 and $75 gift 

cards are given to the 4 winners. Two adult and two youth. Event 

is free and open to the public. Food and non alcoholic beverages 

are allowed in the sitting area during this event only. You can 

bring your own food and order from many of the surrounding food 

places. All ages. 

Gust - Daily through March 21, 2019, Discovery Green, 1500 

McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010. Admission is free. GUST: 

Celebrating a Decade of Discovery is an interactive art installation 

created by Cocolab, a Mexico City-based studio for the Discovery 

Green Conservancy. GUST is a public art project that uses an array 

of 1600 handmade pinwheel to visualize the invisible patterns of 

the wind and to activate Brown Promenade with vivid color and 

subtle motion. 

Caffeine and Chrome - Recurring monthly on the last Saturday 

of the month, 9 AM-12 Noon, Gateway Classic Cars Of Houston, 

1910 Cypress Station Drive, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77090. Admission 

is free to spectators. Presented by Grundy Insurance! So far 


we have had some amazing turnouts, but we want to continue 

to grow! Enjoy delicious donuts, coffee and all of our sweet rides! 

No cruiser? No sweat bring the daily driver. Hope to see you there. 

250+ classic & exotics. 

THEATER/ARTS 

A.D PLAYERS AT THE GEORGE THEATER 

5420 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056 

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE-January 25 th -February 10 th 

(Previews January 23 rd -24 th ) 

Showtimes are Thursday-Saturday 7:30 PM and Sunday 2 PM. 

Box Office: 713-526-2721 

Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, Monday-Friday 

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Chelsea Market Theater, 4617 Montrose Blvd. #100, 

Houston, TX 77006 

CONSENTING BODIES: January 9-13, 2018 - Days and Times TBA 

Cost: All Shows Pay What You Can 

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SYLVIA: January 11-February 3, 2019 

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM 

Sunday matinees at 3 PM 

Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, 

Houston, Texas 77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org. 

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GIVE A SENIOR THE GIFT OF MOBILITY! 

KATY AREA RIDE SERVICE NEEDS HELP DRIVING OLDER ADULTS 

Katy Area Ride Service (KARS) is looking for your assistance in 

transporting seniors in need of personal (hair salon, bank, classes, 

volunteering, visiting a loved one, taking a pet to the vet) and 

occasional medical rides. Rides are provided in your personal vehicles 

to passengers who are age 65+ and ambulatory (not wheelchair 

bound, may use walking aids). Time commitment is flexible and you 

choose the Katy territory in which you want to drive. Volunteers do 

not provide rides that go east of Barker Cypress, north of Clay Road, 

west of FM 1463 or south of Bellaire Blvd at the Grand Parkway. 

Joe Joe Bear Foundation has been very busy! We had our Gold 

Tournament in October and it was a huge success. Joe Joe Bear 

was out on the green hanging out with the golfers. 

JOE JOE BEAR FOUNDATION 

HAS SOME VERY EXCITING NEWS!!! 

We are adding to our program. Our parents have asked and we have 

listened. By the 1 st of the year we will be adding and education program 

to our website for Parents. It will have all the information a parent is 

looking for while coping with a child with a life threatening illness. We 

will also be offering an online support group so parents can still attend 

while sitting in a hospital room with their child or home-bound and not 

able to leave because their child is to sick. We plan on offering webinars 

on many subjects including seminars with top notch speakers. We 

want it to be a go to resource for parents to turn to. The hospitals will 

be promoting it to the families and their other locations. This program 

will be able to reach families nationwide not just in Texas. For more 

information about the Joe Joe Bear Foundation, visit our website at 

www.joejoebear.org. 

Benefits to Volunteer Drivers include the opportunity to help seniors 

retain independent living, dignity and freedom. Drivers tell us the 

day(s) and times they are able to drive. Drivers choose if they wait for 

the senior or return later to pick them up. Drivers must be between 

21 years of age and 78 years of age with a good driving record, pass 

a background check and show proof of insurance coverage (state 

minimums) as required by the State of Texas. To request a volunteer 

driver application, call 832-773-8645 or email info@karskaty.org. 

KARS operates under an official 501(c)(3) that designates it as a 

transportation service provider for seniors and non-wheelchair 

bound persons with disabilities. 

KATY COMMUNITY GIVING CIRCLE 

The Katy Community Giving Circle is open to any resident of the 

Katy area or surrounding communities who wants to make a 

difference by giving collectively. Our mission is to create a circle of 

giving by providing grants to local 501(c)3 organizations that will 

benefit or improve the lives of the people in our Katy community. 

By combining members tax deductible donations of just $10 per 

month, we are making a greater giving impact! Our circle provides 

members opportunities to learn about other organizations who may 

need volunteers or donations in our area through our nomination 

process. Since starting in 2015 The Katy Community Giving Circle has 

collected over $10,000 and given grants to organizations that have 

provided services and financial assistance to families all over our 

area. We are building a community of giving as we grow! For more 

information please visit our Facebook page 

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PECKHAM PARK ACTIVITIES 

These classes are free with priority to Harris Co. residents. 

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PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS & THOSE WHO 

LIVE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF KATY 

MARY JO PECKHAM PARK FISHING LAKE: The lake is a stocked. 

Rules are posted out by the lake. Park hours are 6 AM-10 PM. If you 

have questions, please call the Parks Office at 281-531-1592. 

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PILATES - Mondays and Fridays - 10:45 AM-11:45 AM. 

YOGA - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM & Mondays & 

Wednesdays, 5 PM-6 PM. 

ZUMBA - Tuesdays - 11 AM-12 PM (HC & KCL residents call Tuesday 

starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Tuesday 

starting at 10 AM) & Thursdays 5 PM - 6 PM (HC & KCL residents, 

call Thursday starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call 

Thursday starting at 10 AM) and Saturdays - 8:15-9:15 AM (HC & KCL 

residents, call Friday starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties 

call Friday starting at 10 AM). 

SENIOR OUTDOOR FIT & FUN - Tuesdays - 11-11:30 AM. 

FITNESS MACHINES – This is a time when you can work out on your 

own on the fitness equiPMent. You must be 16 year and up & bring a 

full size towel and wear atheletic shoes. Various times available daily. 

The machines are closed during class times. 

POOL CLASSES & ACTIVITIES 

DEEP WATER AEROBICS - This hour class is a high cardio vascular 

workout. A flotation device is advised. Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 9 AM. 

WATER AEROBICS - This one hour class is low-impact, which is 

easy on the joints. Monday-Friday, 9:05 AM-10:05 AM. Monday & 

Wednesday 5:45 PM-6:45 PM. 

ARTHRITIS AQUATICS - This class consists of range of motion, 

muscle strengthening and endurance-building activities. Mondays, 

Wednesdays & Fridays, 11 AM - 12 PM. 

RECREATIONAL SWIM (call to reserve a spot) - There is no lap 

swimming at this time. Mondays & Wednesdays, 4 PM-5:30 PM, 

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11 AM-12:30 PM, Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 

PM-4 PM. Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris 

County residents & those who reside within the Katy City Limits. 

Other counties may call the day of the Recreational Time. 

LAP SWIM/WATER WALK - Various times daily. 

(for ages 12years and up) 

LAP SWIM FOR AGES 8-11 - Fridays 4 PM-4:45 PM, Saturdays and 

Sundays 11:30 AM-1:30 PM (in 30 minute increments). Call to reserve 

a lane. Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County 

residents & those who reside within the Katy City Limits. Other 

counties may call the day of. 

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HEALTHY LIVING YOU CAN START NOW! 

Healthy living is a long-term commitment, not a flash-in-the-pan fad. 

There are steps you can take right now that will make today healthier 

than yesterday and pave the way for healthy living tomorrow, too. 

Here’s your checklist of practical healthy living tips that are ready to 

go. Let’s get started: 

Healthy Living Step No. 1: 

Take stock through medical appointments, your body health numbers 

(height, weight, BMI), assess activity amounts, keep a food diary, check 

your mood and energy, consider your social network 


Put out fires in the form of repairing and treating chronic health 

problems like diabetes, hypertension, etc., risky behaviors, 

such as smoking and addictions of any kind. 


Move more by increasing physical activity DAILY 


Upgrade your diet by - replace “I should” with “I choose” mantras 

when making healthy food decisions; stock your pantry with healthy 

fare and healthy snacks; slow down and savor your food; aim for five 

to nine daily servings of varied fruits and vegetables. 


Manage stress. 


Sleep better. 


Improve your relationships. 


Challenge your mind by participating in mentally stimulating activities, 

especially activities that involve other people, may be good for 

the brain. 

Courtesy of www.webmd.com/balance/features/healthy-living-8-steps-to-take-today?page=5 

COMMON VITAMIN DEFICIENCES 

As we embark on the journey each day to eat and live better, take note 

of the common vitamin nutrient deficiencies that are easily treated: 

1. Calcium: Calcium is important for maintaining strong bones and 

controlling muscle and nerve function. Signs of severely low calcium 

include fatigue, muscle cramps, abnormal heart rhythms and a poor 

appetite. Make sure you’re getting enough with at least three servings 

of milk or yogurt a day. Other good sources of calcium are cheese, 

calcium-fortified orange juice and dark, leafy greens. 

2. Vitamin D: This vitamin is also critical for bone health. Symptoms 

of a vitamin D deficiency can be vague - fatigue and muscle aches or 

weakness. If it goes on long term, a vitamin D deficiency can lead to 

softening of the bones. To get enough vitamin D, have three servings of 

fortified milk or yogurt daily eating fatty fish, such as salmon or tuna, 

twice a week and spend some time outside in the sunshine every day. 

3. Potassium: Potassium helps the kidneys, heart and other organs 

work properly. You could become low in potassium in the short term 

because of diarrhea or vomiting, excessive sweating or antibiotics or 

because of chronic conditions such as eating disorders and kidney disease, 

according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Symptoms of 

a deficiency include weight loss, muscle weakness, constipation and in 

severe cases, an abnormal heart rhythm. For natural potassium sources, 

consume bananas, whole grains, milk, vegetables, beans and peas. 

4. Iron: Iron helps your body make red blood cells. When iron levels 

get too low, your body can’t effectively carry oxygen. The resulting 

anemia can cause fatigue. You might also notice pale skin and dull, 

thin, sparse hair. To boost iron levels, eat iron-fortified cereal, beef, 

oysters, beans (especially white beans, chickpeas and kidney beans), 

lentils and spinach. 

5. Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 aids the production of DNA and helps 

make neurotransmitters in the brain. With an increasing number of 

vegans and people who’ve had weight loss surgery, vitamin B12 deficiency 

is becoming more common. Symptoms of severe B12 deficiency 

include numbness in the legs, hands or feet; problems with walking 

and balance; anemia; fatigue; weakness; a swollen, inflamed tongue; 

memory loss; paranoia and hallucinations. You can get vitamin B12 

from animal sources: eat more fish, chicken, milk and yogurt. If you’re 

vegan, opt for vegan foods fortified with B12, such as non-dairy milk, 

meat substitutes and breakfast cereals. 

6. Folate: Folate or folic acid, is a particularly important vitamin for 

women of childbearing age, which is why prenatal vitamins contain 

such a hefty dose. A folate deficiency can cause a decrease in the 

total number of cells and large red blood cells as well as neural tube 

defects in an unborn child. Symptoms of a folate deficiency include 

fatigue, gray hair, mouth ulcers, poor growth and a swollen tongue. 

To get folate from food, go for fortified cereals, beans, lentils, leafy 

greens and oranges. 

7. Magnesium: Magnesium helps support bone health and assists in 

energy production. Magnesium deficiency can cause loss of appetite, 

nausea and vomiting, fatigue and weakness. In more severe cases, 

it can lead to numbness, muscle cramps, seizures, abnormal heart 

rhythms, personality changes or low potassium or calcium levels. To 

help your levels return to normal, eat more magnesium-rich foods, such 

as almonds, cashews, peanuts, spinach, black beans and edamame. 

Courtesy of: www.everydayhealth.com/hs/guide-to-essential-nutrients/common-nutrient-deficiencies/ 

HOW TO GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP 

By SleepFoundation.org 

We asked visitors to our website if getting more sleep is a part of their 

New Year’s resolution and we were happy to find that up to 60% of 

respondents said, “Yes!” Our most recent monthly poll revealed that 

in order to keep up with that New Year’s resolution, up to 28% use a 

dark, quiet and comfy sleep environment to get a good night’s sleep, 

while18% use a sleep aid and 17% try to stick to regular sleep and wake 

up times or depend on a relaxing bedtime routine (7%). Even so, almost 

30% of respondents are still not sure what to do to get a good night’s 

sleep. In general, most healthy adults need seven to nine hours of sleep 

a night, but some individuals are able to function without sleepiness or 

drowsiness after as little as six hours of sleep and there are those who 

can’t perform at their peak unless they’ve slept ten hours. Sleep aids, a 

sleep-friendly environment, relaxation techniques and sleep schedules 

can help us achieve a good night’s sleep. Here are for additional steps 

you can take to help improve your sleep quality and duration: 


• Do not eat or drink too much close to bedtime 

• Use the bed and bedroom for sleep and sex only 

• Avoid alcohol and nicotine, especially close to bedtime 

• Keep a sleep diary to identify your sleep habits and patterns that you 

can share with your doctor if you continue to have sleep issues 

THE HISTORY OF NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS 

The custom of making New Year’s resolutions has been around for 

thousands of years, but it hasn’t always looked the way it does today. 

The ancient Babylonians are said to have been the first people to make 

New Year’s resolutions, some 4,000 years ago. They were also the first to 

hold recorded celebrations in honor of the new year, though for them 

the year began not in January but in mid-March, when the crops were 

planted. During a massive 12-day religious festival known as Akitu, 

the Babylonians crowned a new king or reaffirmed their loyalty to the 

reigning king. They also made promises to the gods to pay their debts 

and return any objects they had borrowed. These promises could be 

considered the forerunners of our New Year’s resolutions. If the Babylonians 

kept to their word, their (pagan) gods would bestow favor on 

them for the coming year. If not, they would fall out of the gods’ favor-a 

place no one wanted to be. 

A similar practice occurred in ancient Rome, after the reform-minded 

emperor Julius Caesar tinkered with the calendar and established 

January 1st as the beginning of the new year circa 46 B.C. Named for 

Janus, the two-faced god whose spirit inhabited doorways and arches, 

January had special significance for the Romans. Believing that Janus 

symbolically looked backwards into the previous year and ahead into 

the future, the Romans offered sacrifices to the deity and made promises 

of good conduct for the coming year. 

For early Christians, the first day of the new year became the traditional 

occasion for thinking about one’s past mistakes and resolving to do and 

be better in the future. In 1740, the English clergyman John Wesley, 

founder of Methodism, created the Covenant Renewal Service, most 

commonly held on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. Also known as 

watch night services, they included readings from Scriptures and hymn 

singing and served as a spiritual alternative to the raucous celebrations 

normally held to celebrate the coming of the new year. Now popular 

within evangelical Protestant churches, especially African-American denominations 

and congregations, watch night services held on New Year’s 

Eve are often spent praying and making resolutions for the coming year. 

Despite the tradition’s religious roots, New Year’s resolutions today 

are a mostly secular practice. Instead of making promises to the gods, 

most people make resolutions only to themselves and focus purely on 

self-improvement (which may explain why such resolutions seem so 

hard to follow through on). According to recent research, while as many 

as 45 percent of Americans say they usually make New Year’s resolutions, 

only 8 percent are successful in achieving their goals. But that dismal 

record probably won’t stop people from making resolutions anytime 

soon-after all, we’ve had about 4,000 years of practice. 

Source: www.history.com 

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Library News 

FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES (FBCL) 

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE - 281-633-4734 

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CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK - JANUARY 28 TH -FEBRUARY 1 ST 

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

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

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

suggested reading for children and information on parenting and on 

library services. Baby book bags will be given to babies born during 

that week at area Fort Bend County hospitals, but ALL Fort Bend County 

babies who are born during Children’s Book Week are eligible to receive 

one, while supplies last. Families of Fort Bend babies born at other 

locations during Children’s Book Week should call the Youth Services 

department, at 281-633-4762, to receive their book bag. 

FAMILY READING WINTER CHALLENGE 

JANUARY 28 TH -MARCH 2 ND 

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

learn and have fun together. Families participate in the program by 

reading books, logging the number of minutes they read and earning 

virtual badges. All Fort Bend County families are eligible to participate. 

Families who complete the program by reading for a total of five hours 

collectively (300 minutes total per family) are eligible to receive a book 

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

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

branch library will have a drawing for the gift card on March 4 th . A single 

registration is required for each participating family. Upon registering, 

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

reading time. An adult (parent or guardian) is asked to register the 

family online by going to the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) 

and clicking on the “Family Reading Winter Challenge Sign-Up” image, 

which will become available January 28 th . Families may also register 

and log reading time by downloading the free Beanstack Tracker app to 

their mobile device from the Apple App or Google Play stores. Fort Bend 

County Libraries and the Family Reading Winter Challenge will appear 

as options when the program starts on January 28 th . Registration may 

also be done by visiting the Youth Services desk at any of the libraries 

in the Fort Bend County library system. There is no charge to join the 

Family Reading Winter Challenge. The program is sponsored by Fort 

Bend County Libraries and the Friends of the Library organizations that 

support the county library system. 

MAUD MARKS LIBRARY 

1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450, 281-492-8592 

LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, 

Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM, 

Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. closed. 

To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website 

(www.hcpl.net), click on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.” 

Participants may also register by calling or by visiting the library. 

“Like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/maudmarkslibrary. 

Subscribe to our newsletter at www.hcpl.net/content/it-has-arrived. 

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS: 

We will be closing for New Year’s Day, January 1st and January 21st 

for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

• Used Book Sale - The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold 

their next book sale on Saturday, January 26th from 10 AM until 4 

PM There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, 

as well as children’s books and paperbacks. All books sold at rock 

bottom prices. 

• TeenMAKERS - Teens & tweens in 6th grade and up are invited to 

come MAKE something at the library. This will be a monthly program, 

which will include robotics, science experiments, art & crafts and 

more! This month, on Thursday, January 10th at 4:30 PM, we will 

be making sock snowmen. This is a ticketed program. Tickets will 

be available 30 minutes prior to the program. 

• Volunteer at the Library - Volunteer opportunities abound at the 

library. Volunteers are needed to help shelve, count patrons and 

more. Students should be in high school and must be able to commit 

to two hours a week. If you would like to help in any way, please 

contact Elizabeth Herndon at 281-492-8592. 

• Teen Book Club - We have started a teen book club! Teens are invited 

to join us on Thursday, January 24th at 4:30 PM as we discuss 

the book Dry by Neal Shusterman. If you are interested in joining us, 

extra copies of the book are available at the checkout desk. Please 

register if you plan to attend. 

• Financial Literacy at Library - Why financial literacy? Every 1st 

Saturday of the month, experts will be here to discuss various topics 


pertinent to personal finance. On January 5th at 10 AM, learn how 

money works and how to make it work for you. 

• Real Estate Workshop - We have a new series starting at the library 

about buying (and selling) your new home. Once a month, beginning 

on January 12th at 2 PM, get an insider’s view of the real estate 

market in Katy, TX. This month we will be exploring five ways to sell 

your home fast at the highest value. 

• DIY Workshop: Hand Warmers - This month we’re fighting the cold 

weather January brings around Houston. Join us on Tuesday, January 

8th at 2 PM as we make rice filled hand warmers. Keep your 

hands warm in style. Seating for this is extremely limited. 

• Katy MakerSpace - Did you know that the Katy area has its very 

own MakerSpace? We’ll be learning all about this special place for 

creators and inventors at the library on Tuesday, January 8th at 7 

PM. Harry Krueger will be here to give us an introduction to Katy 

MakerSpace and all you can do there. Makers of all ages and disciplines 

are encouraged to join us as we learn everything our new 

MakerSpace has to offer. 

• Book Discussion Clubs - The Library hosts book clubs that meet 

monthly. The Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Thursday 

of the month at 1 PM. 

• Just Desserts Mystery Book Club - Meetings held the third Wednesday 

of the month at 2 PM. You are encouraged to bring your favorite 

dessert to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their just 

desserts. 

• Harris County Attorneys Explain - Senior citizens and their family 

members are invited to join us for a new series at the library. Experts 

will be here to discuss various legal topics pertinent to Harris County 

residents. On Saturday, January 12th at 10 AM, learn all about the 

Harris County Attorney’s Office. Find out how they can help you 

with your legal issues. Come discover what kind of life is best for 

you or your loved one. 

• Green Thumb Gardening - Master Gardeners of Harris County will 

once again be bringing their Green Thumb series once a month 


where they will discuss various topics unique to gardening in the 

Houston area. This month, on January 19th at 10:30 AM, learn all 

about preparing garden bed and lawns. Seating is extremely limited 

for this class. 

• Color Me Relaxed - What is the newest way for adults to relax and 

have a good time? Coloring! The library now has an adult coloring 

hour on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Join us at 2 PM as we color, 

chat, have a snack and listen to relaxing music. We will provide 

plenty of pages for coloring and colored pencils, although, you are 

more than welcome to bring your own. 

• Timeless Travelers: Houston Museum of Natural Science - Seniors 

55+ are invited to join the library’s Timeless Travelers program for 

a FREE visit to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, courtesy of 

the Friends of Maud Marks Library and Precinct Three Transportation. 

The bus departs the library on Thursday, January 17th at 1 PM. 

Seating is extremely limited. Come hang out with the butterflies. Visit 

the dinosaurs. View the gems and other rocks. Registration will be 

open January 3-10, 2019 and is required. 

• Computer Classes - The library offers a variety of computer classes 

each month. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard. 

Seating for this is extremely limited. Registration is required. To see 

this month’s classes go to the library’s website www.hcpl.net, click 

on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.” 

CHILDREN 

• Wednesday Wonders - Come to the library and let imaginations 

soar as you explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art 

and Math) with crafts and activities. On Wednesdays at 4:30 PM, the 

library will host Wednesday Wonders for ages 6-11. These programs 

normally last about one hour. All necessary materials are provided. 

No registration is required. 

• INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Tuesday morning 

at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children, 

ages 0 to 12 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about 

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20 minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays. 

• Storytime - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each 

Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured. 

This is ideal for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers 

are welcome. 

• Pre School Explorers - Is your pre-schooler ready to explore the 

world? Children ages 2 ½ to 5 are invited to come to the library on 

Wednesdays at 11:15 AM as we learn about the world. There will be 

plenty of stations for science and sensory exploration. 

• TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months, are 

invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will be 

held on Thursdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. Tickets are required 

for Toddler Storytime. Tickets are given to the first 30 toddlers the 

day of the event. 

“Like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/maudmarkslibrary. 

KATY BRANCH LIBRARY 

5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493, 281-391-3509 

Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 

1 PM - 8 PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 

10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday CLOSED. Join online at www.hcpl.net or 

come by in person and we’ll help you sign up! 

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MONTHLY PROGRAMS 

• HISPANIC BOOK GROUP/CLUB HISPANO DE LIBROS - First 

Wednesday of each month, 6 PM. Every month, a group of 

Spanish speaking adults get together to discuss a chosen book. 

Les invitamos a que todos los meses se reuna con nosotros para 

conversar sobre un libro. Lláme para más información. 

• SUPERACION PERSONAL - Second Wednesday of every month, 

6 PM. The Katy Branch Library hosts motivational discussions in 

Spanish. 

• SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS/CLASE DE LA COMPUTADORA - 

Every Friday, 4:30 PM. Basic computer classes taught in Spanish. 

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - The Katy Library offers an array 

of computer classes in English - please call for more information. 

• MANGO ESL CLASS - Every Friday, 3:30 PM. Learn English with 

a group going through Mango Languages, an online computer 

program. 

• GARDENING CLUB - Every month on the 2 nd Thursday, 11 AM. 

Join other gardeners in the area to learn new ways to grow. Bring 

your leftover seeds and exchange them for new seeds to try. 

WEEKLY PROGRAMS 

• GENEALOGY SQUAD - Every Monday, 2 PM. Bring your lunch 

and join us for an informal genealogy get-together. We’ll have 

computers, Ancestry.com and other genealogists to help each 

other with our searches. 

• KNOTTY & NICE CLUB - Every Wednesday, 1 PM. The Knotty & 

Nice Club is the place for you if you want to learn new needlework 

techniques, teach someone else or just hang out with other 

crafters. Come & join the club! 

CHILDREN 

Mondays, 10:15 AM - Baby Bounce 

Tuesdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Toddler Time 

Thursdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Preschool Storytime 


Church Events 

FRY ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST 

SPRING 2019 GOSPEL MEETING 

March 31-April 3, 2019 

Service times are: 

Sunday, March 31 st : 9:30, 10:30 AM and 6 PM 

(Communion will be observed in the 10:30 AM and 6 PM services.) 

Monday April 1 st : 7:30 PM 

Tuesday April 2 nd : 10 AM and 7:30 PM 

Wednesday April 3 rd : 7:30 PM 

The congregation welcomes visitors at each of these as well as our 

weekly services. The web address for the Fry Road church is 

www.fryroad.org. The visiting evangelist is Reagan McClenny. 

KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION 

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

Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship luncheons around the US. 

Katy Christian Women also sponsors monthly Prayer Coffees. These are 

held on the second Thursday of each month. Please visit our website 

at Katycwc.org for locations or call Janet Collins at 281-762-8252. For 

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

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

KATY WOMEN’S AGLOW 

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

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

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

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

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

new friends! View our website for information about current Bible 

studies. Prayer meetings, special events and speaker biographies, 

www.katyaglow.com. 


HOPE IMPACTS BIBLE STUDIES 

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

Located 631 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450 

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

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

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

childcare provided upon advance request. Minimum participation 2, 

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

PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY FROM THE TORAH 

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

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

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

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

is formed in Katy http://scrolls4all.org. Contact: Gary Zimmerman 

scrolls4all.org@gmail.com. 

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 

SENIOR ADULT NEWS 

Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons 

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

join the fun! Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green 

Blvd. (corner of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit 

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

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PARMESAN BLACK PEPPER BISCUITS 

Super flaky, mile-high biscuits! The Parmesan and black pepper make 

these SO GOOD! Serve warm for the best biscuits ever! 

Ingredients: 

4 cups all-purpose flour 

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan 

4 teaspoons baking powder 

2 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 

1 teaspoon baking soda 

3/4 cup unsalted butter, frozen 

1 3/4 cups buttermilk 

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment 

paper or a silicone baking mat. 

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, Parmesan, baking powder, 

pepper, salt and baking soda. 

3. Grate butter using the large holes of a box grater. 

Stir into the flour mixture. 

4. Add buttermilk and stir using a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms. 

5.Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it 

comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 1 1/4-inch 

thick rectangle. Using a sharp knife, cut 2-inch square biscuits, or use 

a 2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter. Place biscuits onto the prepared 

baking sheet; place in the freezer for 15 minutes. 

6.Remove biscuits from freezer. Place into oven and bake for 

15-18 minutes, or until golden brown. 

7. Serve warm. 

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CREAMY TOMATO SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEESE "CROUTONS".- 

Everyone’s favorite tomato soup with the most perfect mini grilled 

cheese bites! So comforting, so cozy. 

Ingredients: 

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced 

3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 

1 bay leaf 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes 

1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon brown sugar 

3/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth 

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish 

For the grilled cheese croutons 

1 tablespoon olive oil 

4 slices white or wheat bread 

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 

4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese 

Directions: 

1. Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Spread 1/2 tablespoon 

butter over 1 side of each bread slice. Turn the slices over and 

top 2 slices with cheddar and pleace remaining 2 slices of bread on top, 

buttered sides up. Add sandwich to pan and grill until the bread is golden 

and the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side. Let cool for 1 minute 

and cut into 1-inch cubes. 

2. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 

onion, garlic, red pepper flakes and bay leaf and cook, stirring frequently, 

until onion is translucent, about 3-5 minutes. 

3. Stir in tomatoes and mash, using a potato masher, until broken down 

into smaller pieces. Stir in heavy cream and brown sugar. 

4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 

8-10 minutes. Remove bay leaf. 

5. Puree with an immersion blender. Stir in vegetable broth until heated 

through, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper to taste. 

6. Serve immediately with “croutons”, garnished with parsley. 

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GARDENING TIPS FOR JANUARY 

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

than from lack of food. 

• Cacti: Semi-dormant now. Reduce watering. 

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

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

rebuilt. Correct defects in drainage. Incorporate gypsum into heavy soils: 

repeat in three weeks. Dig granite dust, rock phosphate and quantities of organic 

matter into soil. Allow time for settling before planting. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To prevent later appearance of disease in the old beds, keep garden clean of debris 

and weeds. Complete preparation of new beds for roses. 

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

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

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

dwarf varieties to avoid crowding later. Group plants of similar cultural needs. 

Do not work wet soil. Assure good drainage. Keep plants moist. 

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

humus, including rotted manure. 

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

Remove coverings, particularly plastic, when temperature rises. Protect low 

plants with dry leaves, pine needles or soil mulch, but remove when weather warms. 

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