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<strong>Highland</strong> <strong>Trail</strong>s<br />
Official Newsletter<br />
<strong>March</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS - <strong>Highland</strong> <strong>Trail</strong>s<br />
Management Team Contacts<br />
Andrew Vacek, Community Manager<br />
Direct Line: 713-329-7117<br />
Email: avacek@pmghouston.com<br />
Margie Pingleton, Assistant Community Manager<br />
Direct Line: 713-329-7152<br />
Email: mpingleton@pmghouston.com<br />
Commissioner Steve Radack 281-463-6300<br />
Street Repairs ( J. Martinez) 281-463-6300<br />
Harris County - www.co.harris.tx.us<br />
Emergencies 911<br />
Precinct 5 Constables 281-463-6666<br />
Harris County Sheriff Dept. Non-emerg. 281-463-2648<br />
West I-10 Volunteer Fire Department 281-675-3600<br />
West I-10 Harris County EMS 281-392-8080<br />
Poison Control Center 1-800-764-7661<br />
Toxic Chemical & Oil Spills 1-800-424-8802<br />
Highway Patrol 713-957-6192<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />
KISD Transportation 281-396-2700<br />
Hayes 281-647-3200<br />
Pattison Elementary 281-237-5450<br />
McMeans Junior High 281-647-7800<br />
Taylor High School 281-647-3100<br />
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MEDICAL<br />
Katy Memorial Hermann 281-392-1111<br />
Christus St. Catherine 281-599-5700<br />
Memorial City Hospital 713-932-3000<br />
UTILITIES<br />
Trash: Texas Pride Disposal 281-342-8178<br />
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Water/Sewer: Nottingham MUD 832-490-1600<br />
Emergency Water/Sewer 832-490-1601<br />
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Center Point Energy (Gas) 713-659-2111<br />
Leaking gas fire 713-659-3552<br />
Electricity - Reliant Energy (billing) 713-207-7777<br />
Center Point Power Outage 713-207-2222<br />
POST OFFICES Central # 1-800-275-8777<br />
MISCELLANEOUS<br />
KISD Tax Office 281-396-6100<br />
Harris County Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />
Harris County Mosquitoe Control 713-440-4800<br />
Harris County Appraisal District 713-957-7800<br />
Harris Co. Tax Office 713-224-1919<br />
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<strong>Highland</strong> <strong>Trail</strong>s HOA<br />
Solicitation of Candidates<br />
Important Notice: The <strong>2019</strong> <strong>Highland</strong> <strong>Trail</strong>s Annual Meeting has been<br />
scheduled for Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 5, <strong>2019</strong> and there will be four (4) positions<br />
open for this election. You may submit your candidacy by emailing your full<br />
name and property address to: mpingleton@pmghouston.com or emorgan@<br />
pmghouston.com or fax to 713-329-7198. Please include a brief introduction<br />
of yourself and how you can help the community. Please note that you must<br />
be listed as an owner of your property to run for the Board of Directors.<br />
Annual Assessments Reminder<br />
Please make a payment on your <strong>2019</strong> Annual Assessment as soon as possible<br />
if you have not already done so. If you have not received your statement<br />
you should contact Margie Pingleton at 713-329-7152 or mpingleton@<br />
pmghouston.com or go to https://app.townsq.io/login to register to view your<br />
balance. PMG sends the statements and collects this assessment for <strong>Highland</strong><br />
<strong>Trail</strong>s HOA. The assessment is due January 1 st of each year and if not paid by<br />
January 31 st , PMG implements a collection procedure for pursuing delinquent<br />
accounts, which is a part of the management contract with the association.<br />
For each month an assessment or any portion thereof, remains unpaid, it is<br />
subject to interest and a $20 administrative charge is added to the delinquent<br />
owner’s account. Unpaid accounts are subject to reporting to the credit bureau,<br />
filing an affidavit of lien against the property and may result in foreclosure of<br />
the property. Any owner who is unable to pay the assessment when due is<br />
encouraged to contact PMG immediately before the assessment becomes late<br />
to make payment arrangements. Please refer to your Association’s documents<br />
for further information regarding the annual assessment. These documents<br />
can be found on the TownSq website/application.<br />
Deed Restrictions<br />
Inspections are done roughly once a month by PMG Houston and if you<br />
have received a letter or have any concerns about maintenance, please<br />
reach out to the Management Team.<br />
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Trash Cans<br />
After pick-up, all garbage cans must be stored out of public view or you are in<br />
violation of the Deed Restrictions. Trash is picked up days are Mondays &<br />
Thursdays. The complete set of rules for trash/recycling is listed at the Texas<br />
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Have You Registered With TownSq?<br />
• Keep track of home modification requests. • Pay your assessments online. •<br />
Get push notifications for community updates. • HOA documents, applications,<br />
forms. • Pavilion rentals. • Access card information and request form. • Report<br />
lost pets. • Report issue or concern to management. Visit: https://app.townsq.<br />
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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 you<br />
want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we<br />
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DISCLAIMER: Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed on the Teenage Job<br />
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list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by<br />
these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />
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Pattison Elementary Kindergarten Round UP night is Thursday, <strong>March</strong><br />
21 st at 6 PM. This one-time spring event is for all incoming kindergarten<br />
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Katy ISD Names<br />
New Superintendent<br />
Of Schools<br />
At the Katy ISD Work Study meeting held<br />
January 14 th , Board of Trustees voted<br />
7-0 to name Ken Gregorski as the new<br />
superintendent of schools. Gregorski<br />
is a veteran educator with 26 years of<br />
experience in public education. Having<br />
served as a teacher, associate principal,<br />
principal, assistant superintendent and<br />
deputy superintendent in school districts of different sizes and varying<br />
needs, he has demonstrated the ability to lead with determination,<br />
vision and a deep understanding of a community’s priorities. He is also<br />
the father of two secondary students currently enrolled in Katy ISD<br />
schools. “It is my mission to provide leadership and direction for Katy<br />
ISD to ensure our educational system is based upon the needs of our<br />
students, standards of excellence and equity and on community goals,”<br />
said new Superintendent of Schools Ken Gregorski. During his tenure as<br />
deputy superintendent, Gregorski played an integral role in laying the<br />
groundwork for the current model of student learning in Katy ISD through<br />
his supervision of the School Leadership and Support Department,<br />
Human Resources and the Athletics Department. As superintendent of<br />
schools, it is expected that Gregorski will maintain Katy ISD’s current<br />
direction, sustain its continuity of leadership and guide the District<br />
toward fulfilling the goals of its five-year strategic plan.<br />
Katy Virtual School<br />
Objective: The Katy ISD Virtual School’s primary objective is to expand<br />
the learning opportunities for our students by offering choice and<br />
flexibility for challenging online courses developed by Katy ISD.<br />
Vision: Online learning is an essential part of today’s learning culture<br />
that can provide our students with the opportunity to acquire required<br />
credit from anywhere and at any time. Online learning offers the unique<br />
experience of self-directed learning that will instill advanced learning<br />
skills as well as the Katy ISD Instructional Cornerstones in our students<br />
and better prepare them for life and college. In today’s world, this model<br />
of learning is increasingly in high demand and is a cost effective way<br />
to deliver instruction. It is a worthwhile investment in the future of our<br />
students and eventually can be self-sustained financially. Registration<br />
began February 1, <strong>2019</strong> for Summer <strong>2019</strong>, Fall <strong>2019</strong> & Spring 2020.<br />
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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 />
Katy ISD Names<br />
New Junior High<br />
After Joe M. Adams<br />
Katy Independent School District Board of<br />
Trustees approved to name the District’s<br />
newest junior high school after Joe M.<br />
Adams. The new school is currently<br />
being built in the southwest quadrant<br />
of the District in the Cross Creek Ranch<br />
subdivision. Adams served on the Katy<br />
ISD Board of Trustees for 27 years in every<br />
Board position and continues to be actively<br />
involved in various school and community functions. Adams served as<br />
director on the Gulf Coast Area Association of School Boards and was also<br />
part of the Board of Directors for the Texas Association of School Boards<br />
(TASB). During his time on that Board, he earned the distinguished honor<br />
of being a graduate of Leadership TASB and was named a Master Trustee.<br />
Adams was a Keep Encouraging Youth toward Success (KEYS) mentor<br />
and volunteer at Taylor High School where he was named Mentor of the<br />
Year in 2013. He actively participated as a Promise to Read and Junior<br />
Achievement volunteer. Adams was also a member of various PTA/PTO<br />
organizations and a Taylor High School Band Booster over the years. He<br />
also participated in various bond and attendance boundary modification<br />
committees and was a founding director of the Katy ISD Education<br />
Foundation. Adams’ dedication to these initiatives showcased and<br />
reflected his character, vision and values. His commitment to Katy went<br />
beyond his involvement in the District as he has served as a member,<br />
deacon and adult Sunday school director at Kingsland Baptist Church, a<br />
Katy Christian Ministries volunteer and a member of the Katy A&M Club,<br />
Houston A&M Club, 12 th Man Association and IMPACT. Adams was also a<br />
former soccer coach for local leagues. During his 27-year tenure at the<br />
Katy ISD Board of Trustees, Adams experienced the district’s exponential<br />
growth and was instrumental in ensuring that Katy ISD’s reputation for<br />
educational excellence continued. He brought a wealth of knowledge to<br />
his position and along with his genuine passion for public schools, made<br />
decisions based on what was in the best interest of the District’s students<br />
and employees. His contributions impacted thousands of students and<br />
their families. In addition to his steadfast devotion to the students of<br />
Katy ISD, his professional career consisted of 30 years in the oil and gas<br />
industry working for several serviced/drilling companies in New Orleans,<br />
Dallas, London and Cairo, Egypt. He is also a small-business owner in<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 />
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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 />
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STRAKE JESUIT HOSTS 49 TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING FESTIVAL<br />
FUNDRAISING EVENT - MARCH 3 RD , 12-6 PM<br />
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 />
cooking team or to download an entry form, please visit www.<br />
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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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 />
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Jill of America, Inc. is a non-profit family organization which is dedicated<br />
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Series is an annual event showcasing four plays written by outstanding<br />
emerging playwrights from across the United States.<br />
THE IMPOSSIBLE ESCAPE OF DON MISTERIOSO by Hal Borden<br />
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W FOR THE GILBSTER by David Spence (Las Cruces, NM): Saturday,<br />
<strong>March</strong> 16 th , 1 PM<br />
LAND OF NO MERCY (EN ZVEY AKTN) by Rae Binstock (Brooklyn, NY) -<br />
Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 16 th , 7 PM<br />
MS. EMMA MOLE by Cecile Pace (New York, NY) - Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 17 th , 2 PM<br />
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The 4 th Annual Katy Area Safety Fest hosted by Harris County ESD 48 will<br />
be held on Saturday, April 13 th at Typhoon Texas off Katy-Ft. Bend Road.<br />
The family-friendly festival will begin at 10 AM and will end at 3 PM. The<br />
event is open to the public and admission is free. The Katy Area Safety<br />
Fest (KASF) will feature personnel, equipment and interactive activities<br />
from more than 20 emergency response agencies serving the Greater<br />
Katy community. The goal of KASF is to connect community members<br />
to the men and women who serve in these agencies as well as provide<br />
education and resources to encourage safety preparedness. Guests will<br />
see and participate in a variety of fun, educational, high-energy activities<br />
such as the Passport Challenge scavenger hunt, vehicle and equipment<br />
tours, live demonstrations of vehicle extrications and much more.<br />
Harris County ESD 47 and Westlake Volunteer Fire Department are cosponsoring<br />
the KASF Kids Zone, which will feature bounce houses, a corn<br />
field maze, obstacle course and ambulance load & go demonstration.<br />
Westlake Volunteer Fire Department is also leading this year’s Firehouse<br />
Challenge Cup, an open competition that encourages firefighter fitness<br />
and demonstrates the profession’s rigors to the public. Wearing full<br />
turnout gear and Scott 5.5 Air-Pak breathing apparatus, teams of 2<br />
will race head-to-head while simulating the physical demands of reallife<br />
firefighting. The Firehouse Challenge Cup is open to any members<br />
of a firehouse, including firefighters, EMTs and paramedics and admin<br />
personnel. There is no fee to enter and the 3 teams with the fastest times<br />
will win Firehouse Challenge Cup plaques.<br />
While most of the activities inside the festival will be free, rides in the fire<br />
truck tower buckets will cost a small fee. Food vendors will also be set up<br />
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School of Rock - Katy will provide live musical entertainment throughout<br />
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two Hometown Heroes. The heroes will be honored at The Arc of Katy<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 />
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Azalea <strong>Trail</strong> - <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 />
<strong>Trail</strong> heralds the beginning of Spring! The <strong>Trail</strong> 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 />
Crawfish Festival right in the heart of the Heights. Parade starts at 10 AM, Festival opens at 10:30 AM.<br />
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 />
Tickets to the Sleep Show start at $4.95 and can be purchased at https://sleepshow.org/attend/. The National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Show<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 />
the scenic Buffalo Bayou. Whether you are entering competitively or paddling for pleasure, you won’t want to miss out on this longstanding<br />
Houston tradition! The Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta is rain or shine. If cancellation does take place due to severe water or weather conditions,<br />
all entry fees will support the work of Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Note that there are no refunds given for Buffalo Bayou Partnership<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 />
of Discovery is an interactive art installation created by Cocolab, a Mexico City-based studio for the Discovery Green Conservancy. GUST is a<br />
public art project that uses an array of 1600 handmade pinwheel to visualize the invisible patterns of the wind and to activate Brown Promenade<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 />
Houston Latino Film Festival - <strong>March</strong> 28-31, <strong>2019</strong>, Talento Bilingue De Houston, 333 South Jensen, Houston, TX 77003. Admission: $35 - All<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 />
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<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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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