Westlake Forest October 2019

Westlake /Westlake Forest
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October 2019
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WCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WESTLAKE FOREST DIRECTORS
Annette Baldwin, President 281-578-9118
Robin Stitofsky, Vice President 281-787-4817
Tina Kent, Secretary/ Treasurer 832-248-1037
Kim Gugel, Dirctor 713-589-2898
Edmond Stachowski, Director 281-578-3318
David Bryant, WF at Large Position 281-578-8376
WESTLAKE DIRECTORS
SHERIFF’S OFFICE LAW ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR
Annette Baldwin 281-578-9118
SECURITY
Sheriff (Non-Emergency) 713-221-6000
Fire Dept (Information) 281-492-0560
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Harris County Public Health & Evir. 713-439-6000
Poison Control 800-764-7661
Animal Control 281-999-3191
Katy Christian Ministries Hotline
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Post Office - Bear Creek 281-550-4413
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Harris County Mosquito Control 713-440-4800
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Centerpoint Energy (Power Outages) 713-207-2222
Comcast 713-341-1000
Senior Citizen Info. 713-529-9991
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HOSPITALS
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000
Houston Methodist West Hospital 832-522-1000
Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus 832-227-1000
SCHOOLS
Mayde Creek Elementary School 281-237-3950
Stephens Elementary School 281-234-0200
Mayde Creek Junior High School 281-237-3900
Mayde Creek High School 281-237-3000
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Join Us For National Night Out
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 ST , AT WESTLAKE FOREST
Westlake Forest will be holding National Night Out events for both
Westlake and Westlake Forest on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, from 6:30-
8:15 PM. The Westlake Forest event will be held in the community areas
including the park, the front area near the pool and playground and at
the civic center on Franz Road.
There will be free food for everyone including the same type of sausages
that were served last year at National Night Out and hot dogs, chips,
cookies and plenty of water. The Westlake Fire Department will be at
the Westlake Forest National Night Out celebration with fire trucks,
ambulances and lots of information. The Sheriff’s Office Command
Staff from District IV will be in attendance as will, of course, our deputy,
Carlos Escobar. In addition, the Board has requested appearances by the
mounted patrol as well as a K-9 unit and a few of the other special teams
that the Sheriff’s Office has. There will be a DJ with music all evening.
Drawings for gift card door prizes will be held every 15 minutes for adults
and teenagers. Free gifts for each child in attendance will be offered as
well as informational brochures on crime prevention for the adults. A DJ
will play music throughout the evening and there will be a clown making
special balloon creations for all the children.
Plan to join us on National Night Out for a celebration of our community and
our continuing efforts to come together as a cohesive and forward-looking
neighborhood. You will meet your neighbors and various law enforcement
and emergency response teams and enjoy a nice meal and free gifts. Door
prizes will be awarded for adults and teens throughout the evening.
We will have updates regarding which special units will be appearing and
new information on our Town Square, website at westlakecia.org as well
as from our email: info.westlake@gmail.com. These will also be posted
on nextdoor.com.
We hope to see everyone come out to enjoy a comfortable evening that
will be filled with positive information and free food and gifts.
October Community Meeting
SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 15 TH
The October meeting of the Westlake Civic Improvement Association
will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the Civic Center located
on the corner of Franz Road and Creek Meadow in Westlake Forest. The
Executive session will be held on Monday, October 14, 2019, at the same
location. Homeowners who have issues with deed restriction letters or
collection situations are invited to meet privately with the Board during
the executive session. Contact one of our directors (listed on Town
Square and on our website: westlakecia.org) and let them know that you
would like a private meeting.
At the October Homeowners meeting, we will be discussing the HOA dues
for 2020, the planned budget and the annual meeting which will be held on
November 11, 2019, at the Westlake Fire Department. We are looking for
feedback from the community regarding the dues, the budget, the amenities
and the new focus that our revitalized neighborhoods are enjoying.
Watch for Children On Halloween
On Thursday, October 31, 2019, take extra care when driving through
the neighborhoods as children of all ages will be out enjoying their
annual “Trick or Treat” festivities. As we all know, children don’t always
think about cars when the joy of the Halloween costume and the door
to door activity with friends and family members distracts them. It
is up to you, the driver, to drive slowly (under 20 mph) through the
subdivision. You never know when a little goblin might jump in front of
your vehicle. Please be especially careful on Halloween night. We don’t
want preventable tragedies on Halloween.
Sign Up For Instant Notification
Of Problems by Email
The info.westlake@gmail.com email address is used to notify neighbors
of problems, crime trends, graffiti problems, serious crimes, etc., within
the subdivision and the surrounding area. If you want to receive these
notifications about issues in our subdivisions and the surrounding areas,
send an email to info.westlake@gmail.com Please give your name and
the street on which you live.
Annual MeetingTo Be Held
On Monday, November 11, 2019
The annual meeting of the Westlake Civic Improvement Association will
be an open meeting for all homeowners and will be held at the Westlake
Fire Department located at 19636 Saums Road. It will be held on Monday,
November 11, 2019. We invite all homeowners from Westlake and
Westlake Forest to attend this meeting, as it is an opportunity each year
to vote for the directors who will address the needs of each subdivision
for the next year. Those arriving by 6:45 PM have the option to sign in
for quorum purposes. Announcement reminders about the date will be
mailed to homeowners as well as sent by email from info.westlake@
gmail.com and posted on our website and on nextdoor.com.
Homeowners are encouraged to attend this meeting in order to listen to
the Board’s presentation about operations during 2019, calculations of
the 2020 dues, business models and the method chosen to implement
the many new laws which change the way that HOAs must handle their
business. Many of these laws void certain provisions of covenants.
Others force open and transparent business dealings and publication
of all records. This Board has worked diligently to meet and exceed
the expectations of Texas law in order to provide information to our
homeowners about the operations of the association. An explanation of
the management committees for each subdivision will be included and
your questions will be answered about this and other topics during the
homeowners’ forum.
9 Tips for Autumn
1) School is in session. Please drive slowly when a school bus or children
are present. These youngsters have just finished a summer of freedom
and they may not behave in an orderly fashion for several weeks.
Anticipate the worst when driving. It is illegal to pass a school bus (from
either direction) when the lights are flashing. Slow down in school zones,
watch your speed. Do not talk on a cell phone in a school zone.
2) Demand that your teenagers NOT text while driving. The reasons
you have to state the obvious are simple: it is a VIOLATION of TEXAS LAW
to text while driving and it is certainly risky behavior that could relate in
death.
3) As school starts, junior and senior high school children will be
“hooking up” with old friends. This includes gangs. Monitor your
child’s activity closely. Changes in behavior, clothing, attitude, study
habits, extra-curricular activities, etc., could signify rough times ahead if
a gang is looking good to your child. Don’t be shy about searching your
child’s room, car, backpack, etc. You are the parent.
4) Gangs: If you see groups of youth who look suspicious, call the Sheriff’s
Office at 713-221-6000. If the juveniles (or older teens) are in the act of
committing a crime, call 9-1-1. Please advise Annette Baldwin by email
of gang-like activity with date/time/place.
5) K-2. K-2 was the “legal” marijuana that had been spreading rampantly
across Texas for about three years. Children smoke K-2 for a quick buzz.
The herb is soaked in various chemicals, such as Formaldehyde and
other exotic chemical combinations. These chemicals can cause severe
bleeding of the sinuses as well as the lungs. Protracted use can lead
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to kidney failure, heart failure and permanent lung and brain damage.
Be on the look-out for small bags of herbs. This will, in all likelihood,
be K-2. The Texas Legislature passed a law banning K-2 and other such
substances in Texas.
6) Report on-going suspicious activity to Annette Baldwin. If you see
a pattern of unexplainable behavior such as cars driving up to a house,
someone coming out and making a hand off for cash, this is probably a
drug house. Please let her know about this so that she can advise our
deputies and the undercover team in the Sheriff’s Office. It is important
that all residents understand how the neighborhood security works.
Report on-going activity to Annette Baldwin, report suspicious people or
activity to the Sheriff by calling 713-221-6000, report a crime in progress
or other emergency to 9-1-1.
7) Lock your vehicles: on the street or on your driveway. Remove
anything, ANYTHING, from these vehicles. If you don’t, your personal
items will likely be stolen. Your car might even be stolen. The incidence of
BMVs (Burglary of Motor Vehicles) has increased dramatically in the past
24 months. Kids walk down the street “pulling doors.” If it’s open, it’s fair
game. These same kids also walk onto the driveways and “pull doors.”
If it happens to be a bold kid and you have left something valuable in
your locked vehicle, the window can be smashed and the contents stolen
in less than 45 seconds. 98% of our BMVs are unlocked vehicles. If you
own a work truck or van that contains tools, park the vehicle in your
garage. Many different groups of professional thieves have been working
the north of I-10 area to locate, break into or steal these vehicles for the
value of the untraceable tools. If your vehicle has expensive, high profile
wheels and tires, park it in the garage. There are professional thieves who
specialize in the theft of these wheels and tires who also work this side
of I-10. It would seem that the people on the south side of I-10 aren’t
experiencing this as much as we are because they park their vehicles in
their garages.
8) Burglaries: With the children in school, the neighborhood will
become quiet during the day. This is an ideal time for amateur burglars
(professionals prefer higher end homes with more expensive items to
steal) to launch their assault and break into homes. Some homes are so
easy to break into that it is laughable. Secure your windows with locks.
If you have the older, builder locks, you’ll want extra window protection.
Check with Home Depot or Lowes for home security products. Always
secure the front and back doors with a three inch screw as well as an
extra long, key-locking deadbolt. Secure all windows, sliding glass doors
and garage doors. If you have windows in your garage doors, consider
replacing the doors at the first opportunity or cover the windows so that
these thieves cannot see to trip your garage door opener. Remember, the
BARS (Burglary Apprehensions Response Squad) was disbanded. At one
time, we had 10 deputies assigned strictly to investigating burglaries;
one sergeant commanded this group and he was an expert. The number
of deputies in BARS was slowly reduced over time as these deputies were
pulled into District Patrol Calls. There is no longer a BARS unit; now we
have one detective assigned to follow up home burglaries and home
invasions. Needless to say, the burglars aren’t being caught. Some home
invasion suspects are being caught. The end result is this: the same
burglars are free to commit burglaries over and over and over again. The
40% clearance rate we saw with BARS is diminished to almost nothing.
Statistics on the Safe Home Investigators have not been shared with
the people who live in the district. We do know, however, that “daytime
solicitors” are causing a problem. Call the Sheriff’s Office regarding
any solicitors who approach you during the day. These people have a
high probability of being burglars. They need to be removed from the
subdivision.
9) Graffiti: This is on the upswing. Tagging and graffiti have been a
serious problem both in the subdivisions and the commercial areas for
quite some time. The problem has been escalating in some subdivisions.
Some of this tagging is gang related. Some is not. All of it is an insult to
those of us who live, shop, attend school and spend most of our lives on
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the north side of I-10. We strongly suggest that you mention to a manager
or owner that you are not pleased with the graffiti on his/her store and
get adamant about the removal of the graffiti immediately. Several
commercial buildings in this area have cleaned up all or part of their
graffiti. However, a plan needs to be in place for commercial building
owners to remove graffiti as soon as it seen.
With autumn well underway, get ahead of the curve. Don’t be a victim of
criminal activity. Christmas is just around the corner.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact
Annette Baldwin by phone or email. (info.westlake@gmail.com, 281-578-
9118). Please advise her of any ongoing activity that is suspicious. Please,
please share this information with your neighbors who may not be on the
email list or read the newsletter. It is imperative that we get the word out.
Alarm Permits
Alarm permits in Harris County (not within the city limits, that’s us,
folks), are obtained through the Harris County Alarm Detail. A permit
application can be found at www.hcso.hct.net. The application can be
printed from the website, then completed and mailed to their office
with the applicable fee. Should you have any questions or need a form,
contact the Alarm Detail at 713-755-4600 during normal business hours.
There is a charge for the initial permit and for each annual renewal. If
you are over 65, special rules apply. When installing a new alarm, don’t
let your alarm company do the registration. Many of them automatically
process these through HPD and your alarm will never be answered.
Deed Restrictions
In Plain English
The Deed restrictions are posted on our website: westlakecia.org. There
are two sets of deed restrictions: one for Westlake and one for Westlake
Forest. Become familiar with the deed restrictions so that you do not
unintentionally violate them.
Everyone who lives in Westlake or Westlake Forest should have a copy
of the deed restrictions. Homeowners are supposed to receive these at
their closing. Renters are supposed to be given a copy by their landlord.
The deed restrictions are written fairly clearly, however the enormity of
the paperwork often stops some people from reading them. The WCIA
Board will occasionally provide information about specific sections of
the deed restrictions throughout the coming year. We hope this serves
to clarify any questions you might have about your responsibilities as a
homeowner or renter.
One of the most important concerns of the covenants is the protection and
maintenance of a neighborhood as a residential, not a commercial, place
to live. Those people who are operating retail businesses which attract
traffic and cause parking problems, sign postings on the median and on
the county right-of-way, are in violation of not only the deed restrictions
regarding commercial businesses being operated from the home but also
of state law. This includes yard sales. Excessive (more than two) yard sales
per year are strictly prohibited in both Westlake Forest and Westlake. If
you have a sales tax permit for your yard sales, as required by the Texas
Comptroller of Public Accounts, you do not have the right to hold a yard
sale more than twice a year from your home in these subdivisions.
Other articles in the deed restrictions offer specificity about the
maintenance of your home. This is the short version of those articles.
Keep your gutters and downspouts cleaned and in good repair; if gutters
and downspouts are not vinyl, paint these when you paint your home or
sooner if necessary. Repair exterior wood surfaces on your home which
are rotting. Keep your house exterior painted; when painting remove
and replace rotting wood on the exterior siding, window trim, soffits and
lower base trim. If you decide to change the color of paint on the house,
submit a sample of the color(s) you would like to use to the Board for
approval before painting.
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Replace your roof when it begins to show wear. This is protection for your
home that also has a ripple effect on the neighborhood. Swaying, flaking
roofs are very unattractive and lead to dangerous leaks that become very
costly. If you change the color or type of your shingles, submit a sample to
the Board for architectural control approval. There are some restrictions
on the type of shingles you can use.
Do not leave oil or other spots on your driveway. Remove these
immediately as the concrete is quite porous and postponing the removal
makes the process very difficult. Keep your flowerbeds weeded. Trim
your trees and shrubs. Mow your lawn weekly in the growing season.
Edge all sidewalks and driveway areas. If you self-mulch, make sure
the mulching is evenly distributed into the lawn area. If you do not selfmulch,
bag all clippings and place these on the curb on trash pick-up day.
Keep all bushes trimmed. Remove dead plantings, bushes and trees from
your immediately. Mulch garden areas and flower beds at least once per
year. Keep your lawn, trees, shrubs, bushes and plantings watered so all
remain healthy and have a good appearance.
Keep your fence boards in good condition. If fence boards rot, replace
them. Keep your gate in good condition as well. Replace the gate if
necessary. Since our subdivisions are both over 30 years old, many gates
have begun to sag. Some are not operable. Replace the gate, the post
and concrete if this is the case with your gate.
Keep unsightly junk (refrigerators and other appliances, construction
debris, car parts, etc) in the garage. Keep garage cans and bagged trash
out of view from the street.
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Since our homes were built, many new technologies have been developed.
Instead of replacing siding with wood, you can choose hardi-plank, which
is a formulation of concrete that lasts much longer than wood. Vinyl
siding has become very popular as a permanent solution to painting.
Be sure to submit the color to the WCIA architectural control committee
for approval. Vinyl windows are also becoming very popular as both an
attractive alternative to the original aluminum windows and an energy
saving and sound proofing tool. If you plan to change the architectural
look of your home with your vinyl windows, please submit these choices
to the architectural control committee for approval. Many homeowners
who replace their roofs are installing hurricane straps during the process
of roof replacement. Hurricane straps are attached to the roof and the
interior framework for better resistance to sustained, high winds.
In short, use common sense when maintaining your home. The deed
restrictions simply restate the known and accepted standards of
maintenance and preventive maintenance items for a home. Don’t
overlook the obvious. If you receive a letter from the management
company about a problem with your home, address the issue quickly to
avoid costly deterioration.
Watch for Emergency Fire
And Ambulance Equipment
In the Subdivision
A while back an event took place in one of our subdivisions which was
rather thought provoking, indeed. It seems that the fire department
equipment was blocking the street at a scene and one of the neighbors
actually asked the personnel to move the vehicles! Please, people, think
about this. Everything isn’t about you all of the time.
There is a basic protocol, at one time understood by all who resided in the
USA, when it comes to emergency vehicles. For those of you who might
have forgotten or simply never knew what to do, here is the protocol:
1) Do not approach emergency personnel (fire, ambulance or police)
when they are at a scene
2) Do not ask emergency personnel to “move their equipment”
3) Do not park close to the equipment
4) Do not hinder loading or unloading of equipment with your vehicle
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5) Do not “drive up” on the scene - take an alternate route or wait
6) Do not attempt to engage emergency personnel in conversation until
the scene is cleared-that would be when they are leaving the area.
For most of us, these are common sense issues. An ambulance is not there
for a visit. A fire truck is not there for show and tell. A marked sheriff’s
vehicle is not there for coffee. These are our emergency personnel.
Please show respect for the lives and property they save. Stay away from
the personnel and the vehicles.
TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE
JUNKED VEHICLES
§ 683.071. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, “junked[0] vehicle[0]” means
a vehicle[0] that is self-propelled and:
(1) does not have lawfully attached to it:
(A) an unexpired license plate; or
(B) a valid motor vehicle[0] inspection certificate and
(2) is:
(A) wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled or discarded or
(B) inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than:
(i) 72 consecutive hours, if the vehicle[0] is on public property or
(ii) 30 consecutive days, if the vehicle[0] is on private property.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1999,
76th Leg., ch. 746, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 798, § 1,
eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Translation: Do not leave junk cars on your property. The fines are
substantial. If your car does not operate and you want to keep it, put the
vehicle in your garage. If your car is not inspected and not registered, put
it in the garage. A word to the wise should be sufficient.
A new emphasis is being placed on junk vehicles in our neighborhoods.
Do not park any vehicle on your lawn at anytime.
Parking Laws Strictly Enforced
Street parking is a problem in both Westlake and Westlake Forest. Cars
parked on the street, even when parked legally, can be a hazard to the
community both in terms of safety and appearances. Communities with
open streets which are easily navigable are far preferable to those with
the cluttered look of helter-skelter vehicle parking. The Texas Traffic
Code stipulates the following laws on parking:
• Park no less than 30 Feet from stop sign
• Park no less than 20 Feet from cross walk
• Park no more than 18” from curb - parallel to curb, turned toward curb,
car locked
WITH the traffic direction
• Park no more than 48 hours on a public street - sticker after 48 hours/
tow after additional 48 hours
• No parking on the sidewalks (except where sidewalk crosses driveway)
• Park no less than 15 ft from fire hydrant
• Do not park so that your vehicle obstructs another’s driveway
• Vehicles parked on street must show valid current registration &
inspection
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Texas Law Facts
It is against the law to park your vehicle within 30 feet of a stop sign and
to park within 20 feet of a cross walk/intersection and 15 feet of a fire
hydrant.
A car parked for more than 48 consecutive hours on the street is subject
to towing under Texas law.
It is a FELONY if your dog has bitten someone before and is now known to
be a dangerous dog if you allow your dog to bite someone else. See Texas
Law, called the Lillian’s Law.
StreetLights Out?
Please report outages of streetlights to Centerpoint Energy. Get 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. Call it in,
call it in.
DEED RESTRICTION COPY
Homeowners and renters can get a copy of the deed restrictions for both
Westlake and Westlake Forest on our website: www.westlakecia.org.
Please note that these two subdivisions have separate deed restrictions.
You may also call PCMI or send them an email to have a copy mailed to
you. Information on PCMI is on the inside of the back page of the monthly
newsletter and on our website.
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the
teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.
krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with
your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate
and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you
want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send
emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you
want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we
will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.
DISCLAIMER
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed
on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references
if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers
from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for
any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and
the teens and their parents.
CODE KEY:
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October 16th: Family Night
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October 18th: Early Dismissal - Elementary
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KATY ISD’S BULLYING PREVENTION CAMPAIGN
RECOGNIZED BY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) recently
recognized Katy ISD with a Golden Achievement Award for its districtwide
bullying prevention and awareness campaign. What started as a
modest initiative by a high school student leadership circle to increase
awareness about bullying, soon flourished into a large scale campaign
that continues to impact Katy ISD’s school culture. The District’s bullying
prevention campaign, which has been comprised of student and parent
roundtables, a parent academy, informational videos, social media
engagements, posters, a Bullying Tip Line mobile app and other activities
designed to inform and educate about bullying, has been at the forefront
of Katy ISD’s efforts to proactively address student safety and well-being.
Just one measure of the success of the bullying prevention campaign
has been the number of new downloads of the Katy OnTheGo App, which
hosts the Bullying Tip Line. During the first few months of the campaign,
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over 106,000 users downloaded the app. Likewise, campus’ and district
administration immediately began receiving real-time tips from students
and parents. Such tips are addressed within 24 hours.
NSPRA’s Golden Achievement Award recognizes exemplary work in public
and student engagement initiatives and programs. The organization also
recognized Katy ISD with eight other awards for parent and community
relations informational materials and campaigns, including:
• What Does Bullying Look Like? (Video) - NSPRA Award of Merit
• How to Report Bullying (Video) - Honorable Mention
• Katy ISD Gold Card News - Honorable Mention
• Katy Update (eNewsletter) - Honorable Mention
• Superintendent’s Highlights (Superintendent’s monthly video) -
Honorable Mention
• Maintenance and Operations Profile (Video) - Honorable Mention
• Campbell Elementary Cubs Identity Package - Honorable Mention
• Agricultural Sciences Center Dedication Program - Honorable Mention
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HYCA (Homeschool Christian Youth Association) is now accepting
registrations through October 11 th for the 2019-2020 season. The
organization has been in existence for 25 years and our coaching staff
has over 30 years of total experience with HCYA. We have teams to
accommodate boys ages 8 through the High School Varsity Level. We
compete against public schools, private schools and home school
organizations. We practice at Katy Hustle gym located at 23441 Clay
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Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer (FFPS) is open for boys and girls
ages 4 to 18 for the FALL Season. Games start on October 12, 2019. FFPS
is a non-profit youth soccer program dedicated to providing a positive
youth sports experience for all children. Founded in 1986 in Katy, Texas,
FFPS has grown to 22 leagues and 16,000 players throughout the Greater
Houston area. FFPS offers children a fun and fair experience, including
one practice per week, a full uniform and trophy for every player, equal
playing time and play every position, co-ed/balanced teams, positive
coaching and more. No tryouts are required. Online Registration schedule
and fees (sign up early and save): Until teams full: $132
Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration fee includes a full uniform
(jersey, shorts and socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice fields
and background checks on all volunteers. Coaches will call players
to schedule practice by October 8 th . Practice times and location will
be determined by the coach and team. The schedule includes eight
games, played locally on Saturdays, October 12 th to December 7 th . Our
Katy league plays at George Bush Park - FFPS Soccer Complex (20150
Westheimer Parkway). Our Fulshear League plays at Huggins Elementary
(No. 1 Huggins Dr). Our West Houston League plays at Westside High
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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.
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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.
TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB
Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track
and field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages
6 to18 years old in improving their physical fitness and mental stamina.
We have multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including
McMeans Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in
Cypress. Visit www.trackhouston.com to register for a location near you.
KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC)
Established March of 2014 (Over 200 Members). Never paddled before,
that’s okay too! We don’t own a store, don’t purchase anything yet! Join
our meetings and we can answer your questions and/or assist you in trying
out new gear and equipment. KC/KC is a non-profit organization with major
Sponsors. Must be at least 21 years of age to join. LIFE VEST/PFD IS A MUST!!!!
We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 24638 Kingsland Blvd., Katy
TX 77494 (Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc.), 7-9 PM. For more information, call
Philip at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252. “Remember-Think Safe, Paddle Safe”
NETBALL CLUBS
Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball
and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from
eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica
for further information. Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and
youth to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School
of Houston. Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further
information. You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook
to see regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit
netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America.
WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY
Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby
team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen in
the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and
guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.
We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must
be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older.
Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more information. You
can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. Join
up now to become an integral part in founding and building our league.
VOLLEYBALL
Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are interested in
playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old and be able to play at
intermediate level. We play at different locations in and around Katy area.
KATY RUGBY CLUB
Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport - Rugby? All ages welcome - boys
& girls, Training every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch High School, For
more information, please visit www.katyrugbyclub.com.
KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB
The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what Lacrosse is all
about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the fastest growing team sports
in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers
lacrosse for boys and girls from Kindergarten thru High School. No experience
needed. For more information visit our website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org.
Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse or just love the sport?
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information if you would like to volunteer and be a part of the Katy
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6TH ANNUAL 5K RUN/WALK A STEP FORWARD FOR
HISPANIC WOMEN – OCTOBER 26TH
Registration now open! Join us for the Sixth Annual 5K Run/Walk A Step
Forward For Hispanic Women on October 26 2019 at Tompkins High
School in Katy. This family friendly fundraiser features a timed 5K for the
whole family, Zumba warm up and cool down, music, raffles and Lone Star
Arepa Bar for a good post-race breakfast! Visit info@wellness4growth.
org or active.com to register NOW.
RUN4THECHILDREN
NOVEMBER 2 ND , 9 AM
This is a 4 mile or 2 mile run/jog/walk to benefit adoptions.
Run4TheChildren began in 2011 as a fundraiser to help families adopting
children. Adopting is a huge financial burden - with local and international
adoptions costing upwards of $30,000. Many families would consider it -
but simply can not afford the expense. Run4TheChildren is a non-profit,
which brings in funds to help many families bring home their children.
Location: The Fellowship, 22765 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, Texas 77450,
281-395-3950
Cost: $35
Website: www.run4thechildren.org
Contact: John Cordes - john@thefellowship.org
ST PAUL’S FALL FESTIVAL & CRAFT SHOW
OCTOBER 5, 2019, 9 AM-4 PM
5373 Franz Road, Katy, Texas 77449
Free Admission!!! Shopping, Children’s Activities, Petting Zoo and food!
Bring the entire family and friends for a fun filled day! Vendors contact
Mary at saintpaulschurch@charter.net.
2019 HEARTS & HANDS A HOLIDAY MARKET
Presented by: Memorial Drive United Methodist Women, www.mdumc.
org/heartsandhands.
October 21 st : Preview Party* 5:30 PM-8 PM
October 22 nd : Shopping - 9 AM-7 PM
October 23 rd : Shopping - 9 AM-3 PM
*Preview Party Tickets may be purchased for $12 in advance (online and
at church) and $15 at the door. If you have any questions, please contact
heartshandsmdumc@gmail.com. Memorial Drive UMC is located at
12955 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77079, phone 713-468-8356.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 200 ARTS & CRAFT SHOW
Saturday, November 2, 2019, 9 AM-5 PM
Sunday, November 3, 2019, 10 AM-4 PM
Sponsored by: Wallis American Legion Post 200
330 Legion Road, Wallis, TX 77485
Hamburgers and Chopped BBQ on bun
Desserts & Drinks
$1 Admission - Hourly Door Prizes
For more information, call 281-743-3678
5TH ANNUAL MISTLETOE MARKET
The St Faustina Women of Mercy cordially invite you to the 5 th annual
Mistletoe Market, to be held Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 9 AM to
4 PM. It will be held at the Westlake Prep Lutheran Academy at 23300
Bellaire Blvd., Richmond TX. (Please do not call the school about booths
or questions.) Get a head start on your Christmas Shopping. You will
find home decor, jewelry, gifts, clothing and much more. There will be
door prizes, a silent auction and of course a visit from Santa.. The vendor
deadline is October 15 th . Contact Lisa at MistletoeMarketWOM@gmail.
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SEABORNE NATURE FEST
NOVEMBER 2 ND , 10 AM-4 PM
Come enjoy the Coastal Prairie Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist’s fun
and FREE Seabourne Nature Fest. This is a great day of fun experiences which
include face-painting and crafts for the children, nature tours, butterflies,
wildlife, native plant sale, hayrides, expert speakers & exhibitors, food and
much more! It is held from 10 AM to 4 PM at Seabourne Creek Nature Park in
Rosenberg, 3831 TX-36 S., Rosenberg, TX 77471. The Texas Master Naturalists
are sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M
AgriLife Extension Service. For additional information, call 832-225-6936 or
email info@coastalprairie.org. See our website at www.coastalprairie.org or
our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TXMNCoastal.
VENDORS NEEDED
Westland Baptist Church is will be having its 3 rd annual Craft Show
October 5, 2019, 10 AM-4 PM. If you are interested in becoming a vendor,
contact Martha Wells at westlandcraftshow@gmail.com for information.
GINGERBREAD VILLAGE HOLIDAY MARKET
ACCEPTING VENDORS
The Ladies Auxiliary from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is holding their
annual Gingerbread Village Holiday Market on October 26, 2019. Vendor
applications are still being accepted. If you have arts, crafts, products,
etc. that you would like to showcase, please contact gingerbreadvillage@
yahoo.com and for more information!!
TRUNK OR TREAT
TRUNK OR TREAT AT LIVING WORD
Living Word Lutheran Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat for children from
preschool to 5 th grade on Sunday, October 27 th . Living Word ministries
and community groups will be in the parking lot to distribute candy
and treats between 5-7:30 PM. The community is invited to bring their
children in costume to the Living Word Lutheran Church parking lot to
“trick-or-treat” from the car trunks, play carnival games on the church
lawn and enjoy light snacks and refreshments. Remember to bring your
candy bags! Living Word Lutheran church is located at 3700 S. Mason
Road in Katy. For more information, call 281-392-2300 or visit www.
livingwordkaty.org.
TRUNK OR TREAT WITH LIVING STONES CHURCH
Grab the kids and come out for a safe, family-friendly Trunk or Treat
hosted by Living Stones Church on Sunday, October 27 th from 4:30-6 PM
in the back parking lot of Tays Junior High, 26721 Hawk’s Prairie Blvd. The
event is free and open to the community. Along with bounce houses,
children can play games and win candy in creatively-transformed car
trunks that rival many Halloween-themed front porches. Families
can pose in the photo booth and enjoy free popcorn and lemonade,
too. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win a family dinner
at a Katy restaurant. Halloween costumes are encouraged, but not
required. For driving directions, visit LivingStones.org.
GARAGE SALES
NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE KATY CHAPTER
GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 TH , 7 AM-1 PM
The National Charity League Katy Chapter will hold it’s annual HUGE
Garage Sale at St. Peter’s UMC, 20775 Kingsland Blvd (located across
from Taylor High School). With over 100 families participating, we will
have clothing, toys, furniture, household items & much more! Proceeds
benefit Christmas families and other philanthropies.
2019 GRAYSON LAKES FALL GARAGE SALE
OCTOBER 5 TH , 8 AM-1 PM
Grayson Lakes is located off Katy Flewellen Road.
GRAND LAKES FALL GARAGE SALE
OCTOBER 12, 2019
Grand Lakes is located off S. Fry and 99.
LOST CREEK FALL GARAGE SALE
OCTOBER 19, 2018
Lost Creek is located off of 1093, east of 99.
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Houston Methodist will be the title sponsor of Christ Clinic’s 8 th annual
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AM at Crosspoint Community Church, 700 Westgreen Blvd, Katy, Texas
77450. This event is Christ Clinic’s annual fall fundraiser seeking to raise
$125,000 to support the medically uninsured through Katy and West
Houston. This year’s guest speaker will be Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. MD,
MBA, FACO, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Vesalius
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SPARKLES & SPURS DINNER, DANCE AND
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Held at Cotton Ranch Katy, 5443 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road, Katy, TX 77493
to promote the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and to continue our
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KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION
LUNCHEON/FALL FUNDRAISER,
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019, 10 AM-1 PM
We will host our annual fundraiser to help support Stonecroft Ministries.
Stonecroft is a non-denominational, non-profit Christian organization for
women that provides Bible Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship
luncheons around the US. Help support Stonecroft Ministries by shopping
our theme baskets, numerous vendors, shabby chic and silent auction!
Featured speaker Tera Kiger speaks about when tragedy strikes, learn
how to find joy in the transition. Located at The Club at Falcon Point,
24503 Falcon Point Drive, Katy, TX. $20 cash or check (includes lunch and
access to vendors). Childcare is not available. RSVP by Sunday, October
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SPRING BRANCH AFRICAN VIOLET
CLUB ANNUAL PLANT SALE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019, 10 AM-4 PM
The Spring Branch African Violet Club will hold their Annual Plant Sale on
Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center,
2020 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004. Violets of all types such as
standards, miniatures, semi-miniatures and trailers will be available. Other
Gesneriads such as Episcias and Streps and supplies such as potting soil, pots
and fertilizers will also be featured. Club members will be available to answer
general questions on growing African Violets. Admission is free and the public
is invited to attend. Free parking available at Judson Robinson Jr. Community
Center. The Spring Branch African Violet Club meets the second Saturday of
each month, January through November, at 10 AM at the Copperfield Church,
8350 Highway 6 North, Houston, Texas 77095. Please email kjwross@yahoo.
com prior to attending to confirm meeting date and time.
WILLOWFORK FIRE DEPARTMENT/FORT BEND
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In conjunction with National Fire Safety Week, the Willowfork Fire
Department will hold Open Houses at all 3 of its fire stations on Saturday,
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October 12 th from 1-4 PM. Willowfork Station #1 is located at 24655
Westheimer Parkway, Willowfork Station #2 is located at 26950 Cinco Ranch
Boulevard and Willowfork Station 3 is located at 2700 Spring Green Blvd.
The public is invited to tour the stations, view the firefighting equipment
and apparatus, and meet their local firefighters. There will also be activities
for the younger visitors, including a Junior Firefighter Obstacle Course and
fun fire safety giveaways. In addition, information will be provided on the
theme for this year’s nationwide Fire Safety Week, “Not every hero wears
a cape. Plan and Practice your Escape.” This year, we will also be hosting
a blood drive to benefit the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center at Station
2 from 9 AM-3 PM. Please use this link to sign up for an available slot to
donate www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/280029.
WINGS OVER HOUSTON SET FOR
OCTOBER 19TH-20TH
One of the most popular events for kiddos is at Ellington Airport: CAF
Wings Over Houston. One of the top air shows in the United States,
this event is dedicated to showcasing vintage World War II aircraft,
along with the thrills of modern aviation. The event has supported a
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Houston Area Road Trips
2019 Komen Houston Race for the Cure® - October 5, 2019, 6-10 AM.
The race will be held on Allen Parkway, with pre- and post-race activities
taking place at Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002.
Admission: $25 early rate, $40 regular rate. The majority of the funds
raised will help fund breast health screening, treatment and education
in the Greater Houston area. Go to www.komen-houston.org to create a
team and start fundraising for our community or to volunteer.
11th Annual Korean Festival Houston - October 5-6, 2019, 10 AM-7 PM,
Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77056. Free admission.
Partnered with dozens of global and local sponsors, the Korean Festival serves
over 40,000 visitors and brings a truly exhilarating and spectacular experience
to the heart of Houston. Mark your calendars and get ready for another great
KFest on Discovery Green! You can expect a great weekend of amazing food,
interactive games and special guest performances on our main stage!
5th Annual Southern Smoke Festival - October 6, 2019, 4-8 PM,
Underbelly, Hay Merchant and Blacksmith, 1018 and 1100 Westheimer
Rd., Houston, TX. Admission: $200 general admission $350 VIP (includes
early entrance and VIP lounges). The proceeds of the 2019 Southern
Smoke Festival will once again raise funds for both the Southern Smoke
Emergency Relief Fund and the National MS Society.
7th Annual Head for the Cure 5K - October 12, 2019, 8 AM, Pearland Town
Center, 11200 Broadway St., Pearland, TX 77584. Admission: $15 for kids,
$27-$40 for adults. Race to raise awareness, funds and hope for the local
brain cancer community!
2019 Bayou City Art Festival Downtown - October 12-13, 2019, 10 AM-6
PM, Downtown Aquarium, 901 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77072. Admission:
Adult Ticket Online: $12, Adult Ticket at the Gate: $15 cash; $16 credit
card, Children 6-12: $5; children under five are free. Features live music
throughout the festival along with entertainment, beverage stations,
food trucks and much more for patrons to enjoy. In the Children’s Creative
Zone, the festival’s nonprofit partners will host hands-on art activities for
all ages and include a cool interactive place to hang out.
Fandemic Tour 2019 - October 18-20, 2019, NRG Park, 1 NRG Park, Houston,
TX 77054. Admission starts at $40. Fandemic Tour is a three-day entertainment
extravaganza celebrating all things pop culture! The Fandemic Tour gathers pop
culture celebrities, artists, illustrators, professional and amateur cosplayers,
vendors and exhibitors with programming and panel discussions. Complete
event details and packages available at www.fandemictour.com/houston.
8th Annual East End Street Fest - October 19, 2019, 2-9:30 PM, Navigation
Esplanade, 2800 Navigation Boulevard, Houston, TX 77003. Free admission.
Join us for a day-to-evening street party with two stages packed with live
music and cultural performances, our Cultural Food Kitchen featuring an array
of cultural cuisines, an action-packed Kid’s Zone, Artisan Vendors selling art,
attire, delicacies, jewelry and more, PLUS games and activities for all ages!
Brick Fest Live LEGO® Fan Experience - October 19-20, 2019, 10 AM-5 PM,
NRG Center, 1 NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054. Admission: $15.32 to $36.95.
Over a million Lego® Bricks are on display and ready for play. Filled with
hands-on attractions and activities engineered to inspire, educate and
entertain. Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/404613-0?pid=5045.
Water Lantern Festival Houston - October 19, 2019, 4-10 PM, Magnolia Garden
Park, 12044 Beach St., Houston, TX 77044. Admission: $0 for Kids (0-7), $12 for
Youth (8-14), $25-$40 for Adults. Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern
event that is all about connections. Magical nights include food, games,
activities, vendors, music and the beauty of thousands of lanterns adorned
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with letters of love, hope and dreams reflected upon the water. As the sun
begins to set on the evening sky, Water Lantern Festival begins to shine with
the launch of the lanterns onto the water as we Light The Water together.
Energy Day Houston 2019 - October 19, 2019, 11 AM-4 PM, Sam Houston
Park, 1100 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002. Free admission. Energy
Day, Houston’s largest annual free family festival, showcases science,
technology, engineering and mathematics through entertaining, handson
experiments and demonstrations. Energy Day has nearly 70 interactive
exhibits to help teachers, students and their families discover new things
about energy, conservation, efficiency and many other real-world STEM
applications and career opportunities. Hosted by the Consumer Energy
Education Foundation, Energy Day is open to curious minds of all ages!
Freight Train Food Truck Festival - October 19, 2019, 11 AM-5 PM, The Historic
1907 Railroad Depot, 201 South Elm Street, Tomball, TX 77375. Free admission
and parking. More than 20 rolling gourmet kitchens will converge on Tomball’s
historic railroad depot for an afternoon of great food and music at the annual
Freight Train Food Truck Festival. Scheduled to perform are Galveston’s ultimate
party band, The Mambo Jazz Kings and Folk Family Revival. Visit the Pour Patio,
shop the vendors and play in the kids zone. Free admission and parking.
9th Annual Houston Halloween Festival - Saturday, October 19, 2019,
5-10 PM, in the Houston Heights. Houston’s Most Unique Charity (www.
houstonzombiewalk.org/#welcome). The festival will feature entertainment
and activities for the entire family including live music, beer gardens, artist &
business vendors, food trucks, a costume contest and a large Kids Zone. The
kid’s zone will include magician & juggling performances, carnival games, spin
art, Halloween arts and crafts, kids cartoon characters, face painting, trick
or treating, a kids costume contest and much more! All proceeds from this
amazing event support our 2020 ‘Too Ghoul for School” Education Fund.
Boo Dash 5K and Kids 1K Fun Run - October 23, 2019, 8-10 AM, Challenger
Columbia Stadium, 1955 W Nasa Blvd., Webster, TX 77598. Admission: $15
for Kids, $30 12+. Halloween themed event with medals for all finishers.
Kids 1K, Trick or Treating, Costume Contest and Haunted Tunnel.
Screams and Nightmares: Halloween Ball - October 25-26, 2019, 10 PM-2
AM, National Museum of Funeral History, 415 Barren Springs Drive, Houston,
TX 77090. Admission $30-$250. Here is your chance to experience a REAL
Halloween party. Come join us for the Halloween Ball. Walkthrough our
haunted house to get to the dance floor... and we have everything you need
including 2 bars, live DJ and great vibes. Attire: Costume or cocktail attire.
Haunted Grounds - October 25-31, 2019, 8-11 PM, Lake Madison Park,
712 Industrial Park Lane, Madisonville, TX 77864. Good old fashioned
haunted forest. Explore the Lake Madison Park walking trail at dark,
getting back to nature was never so much fun. That is, until the ghosts
and monsters jump out to show themselves.
Walk MS: October 26, 2019 - Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Avenue, Kemah, TX
77565, 8:30 AM or Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands,
TX 77380, 9 AM. Admission: $0, fundraising encouraged. Walk MS brings
together passionate people who connect in communities nationwide and
raise funds to change the world for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis.
Each walk has a 1 and 3 mile route and all routes are fully accessible. There
will be a kid zone with fun activities for children and the route is stroller and
wagon friendly. Form a team and come walk with us to help end MS.
Tomball Bluegrass Festival - October 26, 2019, 11 AM-6 PM, Tomball’s
Historic 1907 Railroad Depot, 201 South Elm Street, Tomball, TX 77375.
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home mountain tunes will fill the air around the historic downtown railroad
Depot. There are food and merchandise vendors, kids zone and more.
BOOFEST - October 27, 2019, 4-9 PM, Kingwood Town Center Park, 8 N.
Main St. Kingwood Dr., Kingwood, TX 77339. Free admission. Come out
and participate in Koutour Event’s Market right in the heart of Kingwood.
Attractions, free candy at every booth, 2 bobbing for apples tubs, mini
pumpkin patch, Bouncy house, shopping, music and Costume contest.
Make sure you come dressed in your Halloween costumes!!!
Halloween at the Ranch - October 31, 2019, 7 PM, George Ranch Historical
Park, 10215 FM 762, Richmond, TX, 77469. Visit the George Ranch Historical
Park for an after-hours walking lantern tour! Adults and children 12+ are invited
to come hear unique Texas ghost stories - including some tales from right here
at the Ranch! Please note that this tour will incorporate over a mile of walking.
Guests are encouraged to bring flashlights and good walking shoes.
The Shape of Things: Michael Craig-Martin at Discovery Green - Thru
November 3, 2019, 6 AM-11:55 PM, Discovery Green, Labranch at Lamar,
Houston, TX 77010. Free admission. This is the first exhibition of the Craig-
Martin’s sculptures to be seen in Texas and only the second venue in the United
States. Six sculptures ranging from 8 to 12 feet high depict everyday objects such
as an umbrella, a wheelbarrow, a light bulb, a shoe. These larger-than-life works
are playful and evocatively simple. The works are showcased around the park’s
Kinder Lake and are on view during park hours.
The FOMO Factory - Daily through December 31, 2019, 10 AM-9 PM, The
Houston Galleria, 5085 Westheimer Road, Suite 4710, Houston, TX 77056.
Admission: $28 for adults, $23 for children, children under the age of 3
are free. This buzzed-about pop up will become The Galleria’s first foray
into immersive entertainment with 17 rainbow-colored rooms of fun. The
pop-up will be located in the Galleria, suite 4710 on the mall’s third floor.
Tickets are on sale at www.thefomofactory.com.
Boot Camp in the Plaza - Fridays, 9-10 AM. Sugar Land Town Square, 2711
Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Free Admission. Stay fit with our free weekly
Boot Camp class with Cida Fitness.
Chimney Rock Market - 1st Sunday of the month, 12-4 PM, Chimney
Rock Plaza, 3300 Chimney Rock, Houston, TX 77056. Admission is free.
Please join us for our Art and Farmers Market! Our vendors will be selling
mouth-watering eats and artisan gifts the whole family can enjoy. As
always, four-legged friends are welcome.
Living History Saturday - 3rd Saturday of the month, 10 AM-4 PM.
Washington On The Brazos State Historic Site, 23400 Park Road 12,
Washington, TX 77880. Admission: Regular admission fees apply. Staff and
volunteers dressed in period clothing bring to life the people and events of
Old Washington providing a unique opportunity to discover various aspects
of life surrounding the birth of the Republic of Texas. Activities will vary and
some are weather dependent. Contact Adam at 936-878-2214 ext. 228.
Comedy Night at HPL - Monthly on the 3rd Thursday, 6-8 PM. HPL, 500 Mckinney
Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. Admission is free. The HPL offers “Open Mic” comedy
night where local and non local comedians, comediennes, ventriloquists and
impressionists of ALL ages present family comedy to 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.
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. 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.
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Recipes
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Gardening Tips
Caramel Pecan Delight
YOU COULD MAKE THIS ON
NATIONAL DESSERT OCTOBER 14TH!
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package pecan cookies, crushed
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (12 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping, divided
1 1/2 cups cold milk
1 (5.1 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Festive Foods for Halloween
Here are some simple ways to spice up everyday foods:
1. Put a licorice straw into the breakfast orange juice and pack an orangedyed
hard-boiled egg in the lunch box.
2. Make American cheese the sandwich of the day and cut a pumpkin
shape onto the top slice of bread.
3. Poke cloves into an orange to make a smiling pumpkin face - or just
draw one on with a marking pen.
DIrections
In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press into a greased 13-in.
x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes. Cool on
a wire rack.
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup caramel topping
until smooth. In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes; fold
into cream cheese mixture. Spread over the cooled crust. Sprinkle with
pecans. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Cut into squares;
drizzle with remaining caramel topping.
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Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes
YOU COULD BAKE THESE ON
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE DAY OCTOBER 18TH!
Ingredients
4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1 3/4 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chopped pecans
DIrections
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with
paper liners. In the top of a double boiler, combine chocolate and butter.
Heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is melted and smooth. Remove
from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
Sift flour and sugar together into a large bowl. With mixer on low speed,
beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in chocolate mixture, vanilla and pecans.
Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Do not overbake. Tops should
be shiny but give slightly when touched. Add your favorite frosting!
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Gardening Tips For October
• Dig and store caladiums before the foliage dies. Allow the bulbs to dry
in the shade, shake off the dried soil and dust with sulphur to control
fungus. Store by hanging in open mesh bags or old panty hose.
• Flowers planted for spring can begin when the temperatures are going
to stay cooler. Shrubs and trees can be planted now. Woody plants
concentrate on root growth through the winter and the more headstart
they can get before summer, the better.
• October 15th is about the time for dividing and planting daylilies.
• Watch out for brown patch in St. Augustine grass. These circular brown
patches are caused by a fungus that is activated by moist cool weather.
Control with Daconil.
• If you need to do any pruning, do it early in the month. The re-growth
stimulated by pruning needs to harden off before that odd-ball frost of
Halloween. Prune fruit trees when leaves begin to fall. Remove all dead,
weak and over-crowded growth. Tip back main branches to control size
and shape. Spray w/dormant oil when temperature is between 30-60
degrees.
• Cut back tops of perennials after they have bloomed. Divide roots and
transplant anytime from now until March, the earlier the better.
• Get the ant baits down. This will greatly reduce your spring populations.
• Clover left over from last year may be growing. It’s best to hit it with
the post-emerge herbicides in October and November. At least two
applications are usually needed, even if done this early.
• For color throughout the winter, begin planting pansies.
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