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Official <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Newsletter<br />

www.falconranchhoa.com<br />

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Tuesdays - Recycle pickup<br />

<strong>March</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />

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GENERAL<br />

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Closed 873 transactions and over $310 million in production in 2018<br />

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#1 Team in Cross Creek <strong>Ranch</strong> & Firethorne since 2009<br />

HOUSTON BUSINESS<br />

JOURNAL<br />

NEWS...NEWS...NEWS<br />

Top 25 REALTORS: 1996 - 2017<br />

Ranked #4: Gross Dollar Volume of Closed Sales - 2017<br />

• After three decades, The Franklin Team joins eXp Realty<br />

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• If you’d like to hear more about why our award-winning team made this move,<br />

call us today at 281-347-2200<br />

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The Franklin Team<br />

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www.TheFranklinTeamInc.com<br />

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Katy Owned & Operated<br />

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Serving Katy and Greater Houston for Over 40 Years<br />

• Panel Upgrades<br />

• Custom Lighting<br />

• Dimmers<br />

• Security Lighting<br />

• Surge Protectors<br />

• Ceiling Fans<br />

• Generators<br />

• Troubleshooting & Repairs<br />

Free Estimates • 2 Hour Appointment Window • 5 Year Warranty<br />

281-909-4888<br />

westhoustonelectric.com<br />

FALCON RANCH HELPFUL NUMBERS<br />

HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION<br />

SPECTRUM ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT, LP<br />

COMMUNITY MANAGER: BART JONES<br />

281-343-9178 • bjones@spectrumam.com<br />

• All exterior improvements and/or additions require the HOA’s approval prior<br />

to the start of the work. The HOA has 30 days to review any application for<br />

home improvement.<br />

• Contact the HOA for questions, requests and/or concerns on deed restrictions,<br />

pool/tennis court, exterior improvement (such as landscaping, fencing,<br />

etc.) garbage collection, architectural review and any other related information.<br />

• Garage sales prohibited unless express written permission has been granted<br />

by the HOA. Please give 30 days notice to the HOA.<br />

CONTACT INFO<br />

If you want to contact the Board, send an email to board@falconranchhoa.<br />

com. To contact the management company, call 281-343-9178 between 9<br />

AM-5 PM.<br />

POLICE & FIRE<br />

Fort Bend County Sheriff office (Emergency) 911<br />

Fort Bend County Sheriff office (Non-emergency) 281-341-4665<br />

Fort Bend County (Home Alarm Registration) 281-341-4610<br />

Fort Bend County Constable Precinct 3 281-491-7226<br />

Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers 281-342-TIPS (8477)<br />

Willowfork Fire Department (Emergency) 911<br />

Willowfork Fire Department (Non-emergency) 281-395-0011<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

YMCA 281-392-5055<br />

VFW 281-391-4872<br />

Fort Bend Co. Court House 281-342-3411<br />

William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411<br />

Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411<br />

Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-828-1100<br />

UTILITIES/POST OFFICE<br />

Centerpoint Gas 713-659-2111<br />

Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />

Power Outage 713-207-2222<br />

Municipal District Services, LLC 281-290-6507<br />

24-hour emergencies 281-290-6503<br />

Consolidated Communications 1-866-989-2255<br />

TRASH PICKUP*/Recycling<br />

Best Trash 281-313-2378<br />

• Pick-up Days Tues.-Fri.<br />

Comcast Communications 713-341-1000<br />

Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />

Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462<br />

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

MEDICAL<br />

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

MH/Katy Rehabilitation 281-579-5555<br />

Christus St. Catherine 281-599-5700<br />

NEWSLETTER...<strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Report....<br />

For Commercial Ads contact:<br />

Krenek Printing Co. 281-463-8649<br />

7102 Glen Chase Ct. Houston, TX 77095 Fax: 281-463-2425<br />

SCHOOLS<br />

www.katyisd.org<br />

KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />

KISD Transportation 281-396-7560<br />

Rylander Elementary 281-237-8300<br />

www.krenekprinting.com<br />

Email: News@KrenekPrinting.com...for articles<br />

Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> Jr. High 281-237-7300<br />

Email: ads@KrenekPrinting.com...for ads<br />

Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> High School 281-237-7000<br />

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Future Events<br />

Tear out this page and keep as your reminder!<br />

Always review your monthly newsletter<br />

for events, dates and times.<br />

Friday, February 8th<br />

Thursday, February 14th<br />

Saturday, April 13th<br />

Saturday, April 20th<br />

Thursday, May 9th<br />

Monday, May 27th<br />

Saturday, June 29th<br />

Friday, July 12th<br />

Saturday, July 27th<br />

Saturday, August 3rd<br />

Thursday, August 8th<br />

Friday, September 20th<br />

Tuesday, October 8th<br />

Saturday, October 12th<br />

Saturday, October 26th<br />

Thursday, November 14th<br />

Saturday, December 7th<br />

Bingo Night adults only<br />

Business Owners Networking Group<br />

Garage Sale 8 am-2 pm<br />

Easter Egg Hunt<br />

Business Owners Networking Group<br />

Memorial Day Pool Party<br />

Bike Parade (4th of July Party)<br />

Bingo Night adults only<br />

Ice Cream Social at the Pool<br />

Luau Back to School Bash<br />

Business Owners Networking Group<br />

Bingo Night adults only<br />

National Night Out<br />

Garage Sale 8 am -2 pm<br />

Boo Bash<br />

Business Owners Networking Group<br />

Pictures with Santa<br />

Happy<br />

Easter!<br />

Easter Egg Hunt: Hop on over to the Club House and join us for our<br />

egg hunt! We Will have snacks and beverages for all. Don't forget your<br />

basket and your camera! Egg hunt will start at 10:30am<br />

If you are interested in volunteering or need community service hours<br />

for school please contact me at brandyefoster@kw.com<br />

boo<br />

bash!<br />

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Stay Up-To-Date News And Info!<br />

The <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> community website is www.falconranchhoa.com<br />

- Check this site for up-to-date community information and to easily<br />

communicate with the property management company.<br />

FACEBOOK<br />

www.facebook.com/falconranch • Look for us on Facebook!<br />

FALCON RANCH NEXTDOOR WEBSITE<br />

Joining the <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Nextdoor website is the best way to keep up<br />

with the latest news affecting our neighborhood. It is restricted to only<br />

verified <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> residents and you can configure privacy and<br />

notification settings to suit you. As of August 2017, 875 residents are on<br />

there, reflecting 564 individual households. Nextdoor is used to find lost<br />

pets, referrals for contractors, landscaping, babysitting and stay safe by<br />

being informed about crime, like car break-ins. Use this link to sign up:<br />

http://tinyurl.com/nextdoorfr.<br />

HOA Board Meetings <br />

Many of our <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Homeowners have requested we move our<br />

<strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> HOA Meetings to a different night, other than the fourth<br />

Wednesday of the month. By popular demand, we moved our HOA<br />

Board Meetings, to the fourth Tuesday of the month, starting in June<br />

2018. The starting time of our HOA Meetings will still be at 6:30 PM. The<br />

HOA Board Members and the Management from Spectrum Association<br />

Management respect the wishes of our <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Homeowners.<br />

<strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Landscape<br />

Committee Volunteers Wanted<br />

Mary Beth Jones, the New Landscape Committee Chairperson for <strong>Falcon</strong><br />

<strong>Ranch</strong>, is looking for volunteers to help on the Landscape Committee.<br />

You may contact her at 630-699-8272.<br />

Exterior Improvements?<br />

Many new homeowners like to improve on the new home they purchase<br />

by adding a swimming pool, storage shed or other modifications. If<br />

you want to make an exterior change to your home, please fill out the<br />

application found on the Spectrum Website at www.spectrumam.com.<br />

The Association has a committee that reviews these applications and the<br />

committee has 30 days to respond.<br />

Newsletter Deadlines<br />

Residents are invited to contribute to this local newsletter. Articles should<br />

be submitted to the Board (board@falconranchhoa.com), no later than<br />

the 20 th of the month BEFORE the newsletter is printed, which is the<br />

month before distribution. Please make note of these deadline dates:<br />

Behlmann Law Firm, LP<br />

Estate Planning & Asset Protection<br />

Board Certified in Estate Planning & Probate<br />

Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization<br />

• Probate Specialist<br />

• Living Trusts & Wills<br />

• Powers of Attorney & Health Care Directives<br />

• Medicaid Trusts, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning<br />

• Special Needs Planning & Guardianships<br />

• LLC’s, Family LLC’s & Limited Partnerships<br />

• Business Formation & Planning<br />

Richard Behlmann<br />

Founder<br />

Free Initial Estate Planning & Probate Consultations<br />

www.behlmannlaw.com<br />

281-398-0088<br />

21218 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, Texas 77450<br />

Invisalign VIP Diamond Provider<br />

Braces for Children & Adults<br />

Complimentary Consultations<br />

Most Insurances Accepted<br />

Smile!<br />

<strong>March</strong> 20 th - May newsletter • April 20 th - June newsletter<br />

Recycle Yard Waste<br />

Residents of <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> could benefit the community, as well as<br />

their own lawns and pocketbooks, with one simple change in lawn<br />

maintenance. If you or your lawn service currently bag grass clippings,<br />

simply leaving the clippings to work down into the lawn will make a huge<br />

difference in the amount of waste our community puts into the landfill<br />

each year. It will also help conserve water, because the clippings will work<br />

to maintain moisture in the soil. Both of these benefits will save money<br />

in the long-run. Moreover, it is estimated that lawns that are naturally<br />

fertilized with grass clippings require 25% less fertilizer - resulting in even<br />

more savings to you! Grass clippings and finely chopped leaves add vital<br />

nutrients and organic matter to the lawn, thus improving the health of<br />

the lawn. It isn’t necessary to use a mulching mower; just mow one inch<br />

when grass reaches four inches tall. The clippings won’t be noticed and<br />

will break down within a week.<br />

Select Renovation is a full service, insured renovation company for the Katy<br />

and Greater Houston area. Free estimates are provided. Services include:<br />

Make Ready<br />

HVAC<br />

Plumbing<br />

Electrical<br />

Garage Door Repair<br />

Flooring<br />

Drywall Repair<br />

Painting<br />

Fencing<br />

Landscaping<br />

832-808-1906<br />

Renovation - Restoration - Remodeling<br />

jarrett@selectrenovationtx.com<br />

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“We work as unto<br />

the Lord”<br />

RESIDENTIAL &<br />

COMMERCIAL<br />

Specializing in<br />

Re-Roofing<br />

Ron Geyer<br />

713-462-3898<br />

REMODELING<br />

• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Windows / Doors • Floors • Hardi Siding<br />

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

Rob Geyer<br />

Family Owned<br />

& Operated<br />

Cannot be combined<br />

with any other offer.<br />

GEYER ROOFING<br />

281-477-3456<br />

Over 25 years<br />

of experience<br />

• Toilets • Re-pipes • Remodels • Pipe Leaks • Water Heaters • Drain Services<br />

• Fixture Replacement • Gas Tests & Gas Lines • Sewer Camera Inspections<br />

• Sewer Repair & Replacement • Water lines & Water Main Yard Leaks • and much more<br />

Call Anytime!<br />

• Residential<br />

• Small Offices<br />

• Bonded<br />

FREE ESTIMATES<br />

Any Repair<br />

with this ad<br />

www.PolsgrovePlumbing.com<br />

J. Russ Polsgrove RMPL#38482 281-802-5233<br />

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CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. EXPIRES 3/31/<strong>2019</strong><br />

281-492-3450<br />

FREE ESTIMATES on New Equipment<br />

Same-Day Service<br />

Reporting Suspicious Activity<br />

You may have noticed the constables patrolling our neighborhoods,<br />

working to keep our community safer for everyone. The appearance of<br />

constables has raised a question of what to do if you witness suspicious<br />

activity. If you see something happening that is an emergency, please<br />

call 911. If you see suspicious activities that are not emergencies, call the<br />

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office at 281-341-4665.<br />

Pet Peeves<br />

Do your duty as a pet owner! When you take your dog for a walk around<br />

the community or to the park, please be courteous to the surrounding<br />

neighbors and pick up behind your pet and keep unwanted dog waste<br />

from becoming a threat and a nuisance to the safety and enjoyment for<br />

all members of the community.<br />

Streetlights Out?<br />

Contact CenterPoint Energy for repair of streetlights that are not working at:<br />

713-207-2222 by phone • 713-207-9760 by fax<br />

www.centerpointenergy.com/outage/ by internet<br />

Remember to obtain the 6-digit pole number along with the closest<br />

physical address to the street light that is not working. This will cut down<br />

on the time for CenterPoint to locate and repair the pole.<br />

Bunco Group<br />

Are you interested in joining a really fun bunco group? We meet on the 1 st<br />

Wednesday of each month, from 7-9:30 PM. Each of us host at our home<br />

with a meal, cooked, catered ordered, it makes no difference, once a year.<br />

Rather than each of us have to bring cash each month, the hostess pays<br />

$75 and that covers her part for the year. This is a monthly commitment,<br />

we depend on you showing up each month, so please don’t take this<br />

decision lightly. We ask you to sub for 2 months, so we get to know each<br />

other, see if we are all a good fit. Then we vote on you and you decide if<br />

you like us, too! If this sounds like something you can commit to and be a<br />

part of, please email Carolyn at texasgal6942@att.net.<br />

Teenage Job Seekers<br />

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the<br />

teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.<br />

krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with<br />

your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate<br />

and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you<br />

want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send<br />

emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that<br />

you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3<br />

tries, we will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s)<br />

permission.<br />

DISCLAIMER:<br />

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed<br />

on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references<br />

if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers<br />

from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for<br />

any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and<br />

the teens and their parents.<br />

CODE KEY:<br />

B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED<br />

CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT<br />

SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR<br />

CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING<br />

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE<br />

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Home for the Holidays Presents<br />

School News<br />

KATY ISD<br />

WWW.KATYISD.ORG<br />

SPRING BREAK<br />

<strong>March</strong> 11th-15th<br />

11th Annual Spring Gift Market<br />

April 6th & 7th Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 11-4<br />

at the Katy Merrell Center<br />

6301 South Stadium Lane • Katy Texas 77494<br />

Like us on Facebook: Home For the Holidays Gift Market<br />

www.HomeForTheHolidaysGiftMarket.com<br />

or call 281-788-4297<br />

Katy Virtual School<br />

Objective<br />

The Katy ISD Virtual School’s primary objective is to expand the learning<br />

opportunities for our students by offering choice and flexibility for<br />

challenging online courses developed by Katy ISD.<br />

Vision<br />

Online learning is an essential part of today’s learning culture that can<br />

provide our students with the opportunity to acquire required credit from<br />

anywhere and at any time. Online learning offers the unique experience<br />

of self-directed learning that will instill advanced learning skills as well<br />

as the Katy ISD Instructional Cornerstones in our students and better<br />

prepare them for life and college.<br />

In today’s world, this model of learning is increasingly in high demand<br />

and is a cost effective way to deliver instruction. It is a worthwhile<br />

investment in the future of our students and eventually can be selfsustained<br />

financially.<br />

***Registration began February 1, <strong>2019</strong> for<br />

Summer <strong>2019</strong>, Fall <strong>2019</strong> and Spring 2020<br />

Discount Fence Company<br />

“When a good job really matters.”<br />

Residential and Commercial Fences<br />

• Wood Privacy Fences<br />

• Chain Link Fences<br />

• Fence Repairs<br />

• Insured and Bonded<br />

• Free Estimates<br />

• Tree Trimming (Certified Arborist)<br />

No Job Too Big<br />

or Too Small<br />

Daniel Burgess<br />

832-378-2337<br />

Why Take Online Courses through the Katy ISD Virtual School (KVS)<br />

• Provide flexibility in scheduling: participate in multiple programs (i.e.<br />

Fine Arts, Athletics), earn required credits toward graduation and explore<br />

additional academic interests.<br />

• Fulfill state required courses for graduation when moving into Katy ISD<br />

from outside the state of Texas.<br />

• Provide online learning environments to prepare students for college<br />

and career learning.<br />

• Ongoing access to resources to support personalized learning.<br />

• Opportunity to access courses that are not offered on home campus<br />

due to low enrollment.<br />

• Allow students to attend specialized programs, camps and personal<br />

interests.<br />

• Courses are aligned to the Katy ISD curriculum and are taught by Katy<br />

ISD teachers. ​<br />

• KVS is an approved NCAA non-traditional provider. Courses count<br />

towards initial eligibility.<br />

For more information on registration, guidelines, calendar, student<br />

handbook etc. visit katyisd.org.<br />

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What's Happening<br />

Around the<br />

Community<br />

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Relay for Life of Katy/West Houston<br />

The Relay for Life of Katy/West Houston will be held on April 27 th from 5<br />

PM to 12 Midnight at Katy City Park, 5720 Franz Road. Come join in the<br />

fun and festivities while raising funds and awareness to fight cancer.<br />

Our theme this year is “May the Cure Be With You.” We will be honoring<br />

survivors and remembering those that have lost their battle to cancer.<br />

More details at www.acsevents.org.<br />

Walk With Me Houston<br />

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, <strong>2019</strong><br />

Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030<br />

Join Easter Seals Greater Houston as we venture along a 5K Family<br />

Fun Walk through the Houston Zoo to raise awareness and resources<br />

for veterans, children and adults living with all types of disabilities.<br />

Registration for the event begins at 7 AM, followed by the Walk at 8 AM.<br />

Following the walk, we will continue the celebration with live music,<br />

children’s activities, animal shows and food.<br />

Sponsorship available. May participate for a minimum of $50, children<br />

under 12 are admitted free of charge. Contact Madison Shofner, 713-838-<br />

0840, mshofner@eastersealshouston.org for more info. See our website<br />

www.walkwithmehouston.org.<br />

The Magic of Quilts Quilt Show,<br />

presented by West Houston<br />

Quilters Guild, <strong>March</strong> 1-2, <strong>2019</strong><br />

Richard E Berry Educational Support Center,<br />

8877 Barker Cypress, Cypress, TX 77433<br />

Friday: 10 AM-4 PM, Saturday, 9 AM-4 PM<br />

Admission: $10; Children under 5 are free. Ticket price includes entrance<br />

for both days of the show, door prize chances, gifts and more. Discount<br />

rates are available for buses of 10 people or more, if paid in advance.<br />

If you have any questions regarding the <strong>2019</strong> WHQG Quilt Show, please<br />

email themagicofquilts@gmail.com.<br />

200 beautiful quilts will be on display. Lots of vendors will be there as well<br />

as a “Guild Market” with a great selection of hand-made items. Also there<br />

will be a raffle of special items and a silent auction. The drawing for the<br />

fabulous donation quilt will be held on Saturday afternoon. Door prizes<br />

galore! On-site food service will be available. For more information:<br />

www.whqg.org.<br />

Garage Sales<br />

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD ACTS MINISTRY’S<br />

FIRST COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />

Clean out your closets and get ready for Epiphany of the Lord ACTS<br />

Ministry’s FIRST Community Garage Sale on Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 23, <strong>2019</strong><br />

from 8 AM-12 PM in the south parking lot of Epiphany of the Lord Catholic<br />

Church located at 1530 Norwalk Drive, Katy TX 77450. Anyone interested<br />

in renting a space to sell your own goods can follow the link on the<br />

parish website at epiphanycatholic.org for more information and for<br />

registration. Reserve your space by <strong>March</strong> 16 th for an early bird rate! And<br />

shoppers, come on out and find some great bargains!<br />

WESTHEIMER LAKES & WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH<br />

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES<br />

Our residents have cleaned out their closets and can’t wait for you to stop<br />

by on Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 30 th from 7 AM to 12 Noon! You’ll find treasures<br />

galore in our community-wide garage sale! Residents will be selling their<br />

items right out of their garages. For a map and list of items being sold at<br />

Westheimer Lakes and Westheimer Lakes North, don’t forget to stop by<br />

the SplashPad (located in the Westheimer Lakes section - 26103 Canyon<br />

Fields Drive, Richmond 77406, 832-222-2355) on the day of the sale.<br />

Don’t miss out!<br />

LOU'S PAINTING, Ltd.<br />

• Interior - Exterior<br />

• Power Washing<br />

• Sheetrock & Texture<br />

• HardiPlank ® Replacement<br />

• Minor Repairs<br />

Free Estimates<br />

TEXAS LICENSE NO. 2487<br />

LICENSED<br />

HEAT<br />

Your home is an expensive investment!<br />

Painting beautifies & preserves that<br />

investment!<br />

281-492-2643<br />

Mike McKay<br />

"Doing business from the same location since 1978"<br />

"All The Pest Control You'll Ever Need"<br />

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL<br />

QUARTERLY & MONTHLY<br />

MAINTENANCE<br />

• ROACHES • ANTS • FLEAS<br />

• TERMITE CONTROL • LAWN CONTROL<br />

• MOSQUITO CONTROL • MICE & RATS<br />

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STRAKE JESUIT HOSTS 49 TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING FESTIVAL<br />

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LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULEZ!! MARDI GRAS THEME<br />

ADDS TO EXCITEMENT TO FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES<br />

The 49 th Annual Spring Fling Fundraising event with all proceeds<br />

benefiting the school’s financial assistance program. About one in seven<br />

students receive some form of financial assistance. Strake Jesuit College<br />

Preparatory is located at 8900 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77036. There is<br />

no cost to attend Spring Fling, but doubloons can be purchased on site<br />

or in advance to purchase food and to play games.<br />

so groups or organizations can promote themselves, build teamwork,<br />

have fun and reward contributors, Board members and staff. Winners<br />

of the kosher chili tasting contest will win coveted trophies and prizes<br />

presented by celebrity and media judges during the award ceremony at<br />

3:30 PM. Cost: Adults: $10, Children (4-12): $6.<br />

For more information on becoming a sponsor, volunteer, vendor,<br />

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houstonkosherchilicookoff.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.<br />

Proceeds from the event will benefit the local Jewish community<br />

nonprofits.<br />

In recognition of Mardi Gras weekend, the <strong>2019</strong> Spring Fling event will<br />

feature a Mardi Gras theme, with traditional carnival activities and Cajunstyle<br />

food! Don’t be surprised if there’s a Carnival second line passing<br />

through campus to Mardi Gras music that will be hard to resist.<br />

For more information or to sponsor a booth, contact: Sheri Bordelon -<br />

sbordelon@strakejesuit.org, 713-490-8160 or visit www.strakejesuit.org.<br />

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kosher chili competition during the 8 th Annual Houston Kosher Chili<br />

Cook-off. The event will be held at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, 4525<br />

Beechnut St., Houston 77096. The Kosher Chili Cook-off is the largest<br />

kosher food event in Houston and celebrates the fellowship of the Jewish<br />

community with a day of food, live entertainment, contests and family<br />

friendly activities while raising funds for nonprofit organizations in the<br />

Houston Jewish community.<br />

The cook-off attracts more than 3,500 attendees annually for live music,<br />

a moonwalk, climbing walls, balloon artists, a jalapeno eating contest<br />

and a silent auction as guests taste some of Houston’s best kosher chili.<br />

Cooking teams are encouraged to register for the judged competition<br />

JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA ASSOCIATES TO HOST<br />

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The “Awesome, Amazing, Associates” of the Jack and Jill of America,<br />

Inc., North Houston Suburban Chapter will host a glamorous “A Night at<br />

the Oscars” charity gala on Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 23, <strong>2019</strong>. The event will<br />

be take place from 8 PM to 12 AM at the Northgate Country Club, 17110<br />

Northgate Forest Drive, Houston, Texas 77068. Tickets are $75 each and<br />

the suggested attire is “red carpet formal.”<br />

“A Night at the Oscars” will benefit the Jack and Jill of America Foundation,<br />

which supports education, literacy, scientific and charitable projects<br />

that benefit children. The evening will feature dinner, dancing to live<br />

music and a raffle. For information, tables and ticket requests contact Dr.<br />

Kyrel Broxton or Shirley Carter at jjnhsassociates@gmail.com. Jack and<br />

Jill of America, Inc. is a non-profit family organization which is dedicated<br />

to nurturing future leaders by supporting children through leadership<br />

development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty.<br />

More information about the Jack and Jill of America Foundation can be<br />

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The family-friendly festival will begin at 10 AM and will end at 3 PM. The<br />

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Harris County ESD 47 and Westlake Volunteer Fire Department are cosponsoring<br />

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Mardi Gras! Galveston <strong>2019</strong> - Thru <strong>March</strong> 5, <strong>2019</strong>. At Mardi Gras! Galveston, the extravagance found in Texas’ largest Mardi Gras celebration<br />

starts with the beads! More than 3 million beads will be thrown and that’s just the beginning of the elaborate parades, headliner performances,<br />

family events, feasting and other festivities that come with hosting Mardi Gras island style. For info and schedules, www.mardigrasgalveston.com.<br />

Azalea Trail - <strong>March</strong> 1-3, <strong>2019</strong>, 11 AM-5 PM, River Oaks Garden Club, 2503 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77098. Adult Admission: $10. The 84 th Azalea<br />

Trail heralds the beginning of Spring! The Trail will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Lazy Lane entrance of Bayou Bend on Friday,<br />

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gardens, Bayou Bend and Rienzi.<br />

Heights Crawfish Festival - <strong>March</strong> 2, <strong>2019</strong>, 10 AM-6 PM, 411 West 20 th Street, Houston, TX 77008. Admission is free. Get ready for the Annual<br />

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Sleep Show - <strong>March</strong> 8-10, <strong>2019</strong>, 12-7 PM, George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010. Admission:<br />

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47 th Annual Buffalo Bayou Regatta - <strong>March</strong> 9, <strong>2019</strong>, 7:30 AM-2 PM, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX 77002. Admission: $50 to enter, free<br />

to observe. Join us for Texas’ largest canoe and kayak race! Paddlers, ages 12 and up, are encouraged to participate in the 15-mile race along<br />

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Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo - Daily through <strong>March</strong> 17, <strong>2019</strong>. NRG PARK, One NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054. Admission: $18-$300. Rodeo<br />

has been a tradition in Houston since 1932 and the three-week extravaganza at NRG Park continues to consume the city every spring. The<br />

kickoff for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the Rodeo Parade, after trail riders ride into town and set up camp in Memorial Park. All<br />

20 championship rodeo competitions are concluded with entertainment by music superstars. Weekday rodeos start at 6:45 PM. The entertainer<br />

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Gust - Daily through <strong>March</strong> 21, <strong>2019</strong>, Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010. Admission is free. GUST: Celebrating a Decade<br />

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Southeast Texas State Fair - Daily, <strong>March</strong> 21-31, <strong>2019</strong>, Ford Park Fairgrounds, 5115 Interstate 10 Access Rd., Beaumont, TX 77705. The YMBL<br />

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Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) showcases the country’s top cowboys and cowgirls at the YMBL Championship Rodeo while<br />

locals present their masterpieces at the School Art, Quilt and Photo Show.<br />

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Access Badge, $11 - Single Admission. Join us for a weekend to celebrate and enjoy<br />

compelling films from the brightest and emerging filmmakers from the U.S., Latin<br />

America, Spain and Portugal. Part of Latino Art Now and the Spring of Latino Art.<br />

<strong>2019</strong> Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park - <strong>March</strong> 29-31, <strong>2019</strong>, 10 AM-6 PM.<br />

Admission: $12 online and $15 at the gate for adults; $5 for children 5-12 years old<br />

and children under $5 are free. The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA) will celebrate<br />

48 years of fine art and giving back to local nonprofits as it spotlights 300 artists<br />

at Bayou City Art Festival in Memorial Park. As one of the nation’s premier outdoor<br />

fine art events, the three-day festival will provide patrons with the opportunity to<br />

personally meet artists, view original works and purchase world-class art. The festival<br />

benefits local nonprofit partners and features live music, local food vendors and<br />

food trucks, beverages, entertainment, a Children’s Creative Zone and so much more.<br />

An exhibition of student artwork composed of the top 30 finalists from the Middle<br />

School Art Competition will also be featured at Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park.<br />

McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival - <strong>March</strong> 30-31, <strong>2019</strong>, 10 AM-6 PM, Tranquillity<br />

Park, Houston, TX 77002. Admission: $10 online; $12 at the gate. The McDonald’s<br />

Houston Children’s Festival is the largest children’s festival in the United States.<br />

Two days of games, circus acts, rides, food, beverages and entertainment for all<br />

ages centered in Downtown Houston. Created Child Advocates as an avenue to create<br />

awareness and funding to help the neglected and abused children of Houston.<br />

Over 5.4 million dollars have been raised for the organization through the annual<br />

two days of children activities. Come celebrate, enjoy, laugh and play at the Annual<br />

McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival and create a lifetime of memories.<br />

Conquer The Gauntlet Obstacle Course Mud Run - 4 th Saturday of <strong>March</strong>, 9 AM-3 PM,<br />

14 Pews, 15100 Interstate 45 S., Conroe, TX 77384. Admission: $59 adults; $20 kids.<br />

Conquer 25 insanely fun, epic obstacles on our 4 mile course! Do you have what it<br />

takes? Can you Conquer The Gauntlet? Sign up today, www.conquerthegauntlet.com!<br />

Chimney Rock Market - 1 st Sunday of the month, 12-4 PM, Chimney Rock Plaza, 3300<br />

Chimney Rock, Houston, TX 77056. Admission is free. Please join us for our Art and<br />

Farmers Market! Our vendors will be selling mouth-watering eats and artisan gifts<br />

the whole family can enjoy. As always, four-legged friends are welcome. There will<br />

be plenty of treats for them too! When you’re done shopping, stop in Sean Anthony<br />

Salons to browse the beautiful art gallery brought to you by Creative Energy. Stay<br />

for the Art Reception from 2-4 PM and meet the Artists! Refreshments will be served.<br />

Also, enter for your chance to win a cut and color or brazillian blowout.<br />

Living History Saturday - 3 rd Saturday of the month, 10 AM-4 PM. Washington On<br />

The Brazos State Historic Site, 23400 Park Road 12, Washington, TX 77880. Admission:<br />

Regular admission fees apply. Travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836.<br />

Staff and volunteers dressed in period clothing bring to life the people and events<br />

of Old Washington providing a unique opportunity to discover various aspects of life<br />

surrounding the birth of the Republic of Texas. The program features activities suited<br />

for the entire family. Try your hand at writing with a quill pen and sign a copy of the<br />

Texas Declaration of Independence. Visit with militia soldiers traveling through town<br />

or try your hand at some early Texas games. Step back in time and discover the spot<br />

where Texas became Texas! (Activities will vary and some are weather dependent.)<br />

Contact Adam at 936-878-2214 ext. 228.<br />

Comedy Night at HPL - Monthly on the 3 rd Thursday, 6-8 PM. Houston Public Library,<br />

500 Mckinney Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. Admission is free. The Houston<br />

Public Library offers “Open Mic” comedy night where local and non local comedians,<br />

comediennes, ventriloquists and impressionists of ALL ages present family comedy<br />

to the audience. Improv Performers from Station Theater closes out the night with<br />

games that involve the audience. Everyone who participates in at least one open<br />

mic throughout the year become eligible to participate in the Annual Comedy competition<br />

which is held in December. Prizes in the amounts of $100 and $75 gift cards<br />

are given to the 4 winners. Two adult and two youth. Event is free and open to the<br />

public. Food and non alcoholic beverages are allowed in the sitting area during this<br />

event only. You can bring your own food and order from many of the surrounding<br />

food places. All ages.<br />

Caffeine and Chrome - Recurring monthly on the last Saturday of the month, 9 AM-<br />

12 Noon, Gateway Classic Cars Of Houston, 1910 Cypress Station Drive, Suite 200,<br />

Houston, TX 77090. Admission is free to spectators. Presented by Grundy Insurance!<br />

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Recipes<br />

THAI BASIL<br />

CHICKEN BOWLS<br />

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INGREDIENTS:<br />

1 cup jasmine rice<br />

1/2 cup chicken stock<br />

3 tablespoons reduced<br />

sodium soy sauce<br />

1 tablespoon fish sauce<br />

1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar<br />

1 1/2 tablespoons unseasoned<br />

rice vinegar<br />

2 tablespoons vegetable oil<br />

3 cloves garlic, minced<br />

2 shallots, thinly sliced<br />

1 red Thai chili pepper, thinly sliced<br />

1 1/4 pounds ground chicken breast<br />

1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves<br />

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In a small bowl, whisk together<br />

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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet<br />

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and chili pepper. Cook, stirring<br />

frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2<br />

minutes.<br />

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browned, about 3-5 minutes, making<br />

sure to crumble the chicken as it<br />

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HEALTHIER SLOPPY JOES<br />

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INGREDIENTS:<br />

1 pound lean ground beef<br />

1/4 cup chopped onion<br />

1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper<br />

2 carrots, finely chopped<br />

2 cloves garlic, minced<br />

1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard<br />

3/4 cup ketchup<br />

1 tablespoon brown sugar<br />

salt and ground black pepper to taste<br />

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carrots and garlic until beef is browned, about 10 minutes. Drain off liquids.<br />

Stir in mustard, ketchup and brown sugar and mix thoroughly. Reduce heat<br />

to low and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. Season with<br />

salt and pepper. Source: allrecipes.com<br />

CHILI DIP<br />

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INGREDIENTS:<br />

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened<br />

1 (15 ounce) can chili without beans<br />

1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained<br />

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beans and diced tomatoes with green chile peppers.<br />

Microwave cream cheese mixture on high 1 minute. Remove from<br />

microwave, stir and repeat until the mixture is hot and thoroughly<br />

blended. Source: allrecipes.com<br />

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MARCH GARDENING TIPS<br />

VEGETABLES<br />

• Plant vegetables such as tomatoes, sweet corn and snap beans<br />

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watermelon.<br />

LAWN<br />

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• When resodding semi-shaded areas with St. Augustine,<br />

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TREES AND SHRUBS<br />

• Plant container-grown trees and shrubs as soon as possible.<br />

In shady areas, where grass is difficult to grow, consider planting<br />

a dependable groundcover such as English ivy, Asian jasmine,<br />

vinca or one of the prostrate junipers.<br />

• Prune spring flowering and evergreen shrubs during early <strong>March</strong>.<br />

However, be sure to prune spring flowering shrubs after they<br />

have bloomed.<br />

• Fertilize with a pre-plant application of a slow-release fertilizer<br />

analysis such as 19 - 5 - 9 at the rate of 3 pounds per 100 square<br />

feet of garden planting area. Early <strong>March</strong> is the ideal time to<br />

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before the spring growing season starts.<br />

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