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T he<br />
<strong>Trails</strong> Area<br />
Community<br />
Newsletter<br />
<strong>January</strong><br />
<strong>2020</strong><br />
“If I cannot do<br />
great things, I can<br />
do small things in<br />
a great way.”<br />
Martin Luther King, Jr., American Leader,<br />
<strong>January</strong> 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968<br />
LOOK INSIDE FOR:<br />
PLUMBERS, PAINTERS,<br />
A/C COMPANIES,<br />
AND MORE! SUPPORT<br />
YOUR NEIGHBORS AND<br />
LOCAL BUSINESSES!<br />
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Addicks & Barker Upstream Flood<br />
trial has concluded!<br />
There is still time to join the case!<br />
VB Attorneys is part of the court-appointed team leading this case against the federal<br />
government. Trial of the test cases concluded in May 2019.<br />
Call 888-695-6993 or visit HurricaneHarveyLawsuitHelp.com.<br />
Work with our Court-appointed<br />
lead attorneys:<br />
• Part of the lead team since Day 1.<br />
• Represent homeowners in all impacted communities.<br />
• No fee unless and until we win your claim.<br />
• Board Certified in Texas.<br />
Learn more about the case:<br />
• Significant compensation may be paid.<br />
• We believe the trial went very well.<br />
• There is still time to join.<br />
• You can join even if you received money from<br />
insurance, FEMA, or SBA.<br />
Vuk Vujasinovic is a founding partner of VB Attorneys, located in<br />
West Houston. He is a Board Certified attorney helping Houston<br />
homeowners get compensation for their individual losses. He<br />
represents property owners in all communities impacted by<br />
reservoir waters after Harvey. He is still accepting new clients.<br />
Call 888-695-6993 or visit HurricaneHarveyLawsuitHelp.com<br />
to get started today.<br />
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Domestic Abuse - emergency 281-391-4357<br />
Domestic Abuse - non-emergency 281-391-4504<br />
COMMUNITY<br />
Katy Family YMCA 281-392-5055<br />
VFW 281-391-4872<br />
Harris County Court House 713-859-0685<br />
Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-391-5289<br />
Commissioner Radack 281-463-6300<br />
Harris County Mosquito Control 713-440-4800<br />
Si Enviro - www.sienv.com 832-490-1600<br />
Health Dept. Backyard Cleanup 713-439-6270<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
www.katyisd.org<br />
KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />
KISD Transportation. 281-396-7560<br />
Exley Elementary 281-237-8400<br />
Hayes Elementary 281-237-3200<br />
McMeans Junior High 281-237-8000<br />
Taylor High School 281-237-3100<br />
LIBRARIES HARRIS CO.<br />
THE TRAILS IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />
Maud Marks 281-492-8592<br />
Katy 281-391-3509<br />
Libraries Ft. Bend Co.<br />
Cinco Ranch Branch 281-395-1311<br />
George Memorial Branch 281-342-4455<br />
Mamie George Branch 281-491-8086<br />
UTILITIES/POST OFFICE<br />
Centerpoint Energy Gas 713-659-2111<br />
Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />
Fort Bend Telephone 281-391-2222<br />
AT & T Repair 1-800-246-8464<br />
AT & T New Service 1-800-288-<strong>2020</strong><br />
WCA 281-368-8397<br />
Comcast Communications 713-341-1000<br />
Katy - <strong>Park</strong> Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />
Baker Road Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />
Katy - <strong>Park</strong> Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />
Poison Control 1/800/764-7661<br />
Harris County Animal Control 281-652-1970<br />
MEDICAL<br />
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000<br />
Kingsland Diagnostic Center 713-932-3000<br />
Memorial Hospital 713-932-3000<br />
Columbia Rosewood Medical 713-780-7900<br />
Christus St. Catherine 281-599-5700<br />
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If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the<br />
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name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and<br />
the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want<br />
on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails<br />
in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want<br />
to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will<br />
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DISCLAIMER: Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible<br />
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list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs.<br />
Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those<br />
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<strong>January</strong> 6th: Teacher Preparation Day<br />
<strong>January</strong> 7th: First Day of Spring Semester<br />
<strong>January</strong> 20th: Student Holiday<br />
<strong>January</strong> 22nd: Family Night (No Homework Assigned)<br />
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WILD WEATHER BLOWS IN TO HAYES ELEMENTARY<br />
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This was one of 88 Inspiring Imagination teacher grants awarded for the<br />
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND<br />
THE COMMUNITY<br />
GYMNASTICS • TUMBLING • CHEER<br />
DANCE • SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
FOR CHILDREN AGES WALKING - 18 YEARS<br />
WALKS/RUNS<br />
KATY ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION<br />
ANNOUNCES REASON2RACE<br />
Pick your race, pick your pace and raise funds for teacher grants with<br />
every step. Run or walk with the Katy ISD Education Foundation in the<br />
Katy Half Marathon/5K/1K on Saturday, February 8, <strong>2020</strong> at Katy Mills<br />
Mall to raise funds for the Inspiring Imagination teacher grant program.<br />
The Katy ISD Education Foundation celebrated a spectacular milestone<br />
this year with $1,600,000 awarded in its first seven years of Inspiring<br />
Imagination teacher grants. Reason2Race and its proceeds play a key role<br />
in reaching milestones such as this and will continue to garner support as<br />
the foundation’s grant program expands.<br />
Register and join Team Katy ISD Education Foundation, a Katy ISD campus<br />
team or recruit your own team of co-workers and friends. The Katy ISD<br />
Education Foundation has a goal of $60,000 for this year’s Reason2Race.<br />
All proceeds will directly support Inspiring Imagination grants awarded<br />
to teachers in May <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
Find more information and register at https://tinyurl.com/Reason2Race20<br />
or www.katyisdeducationfoundation.org or contact the Katy ISD<br />
Education Foundation at 281-396-6031.<br />
GRAEME’S RUN - 5K & 1 MILE WALK<br />
FEBRUARY 22, <strong>2020</strong><br />
No Label Brewery • Registration 8 AM<br />
Run Starts at 9 AM • Family Entertainment<br />
No Label Brewery, Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Food, Raffle, Chris Boise<br />
and Righteous Cause Band<br />
Register & Learn: www.graemessuperheroes.org<br />
All funds raised benefit The Children’s Heart Foundation<br />
FUNDRAISERS<br />
KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES SOUPER BOWL OF CARING<br />
JANUARY/FEBRUARY <strong>2020</strong><br />
Katy Christian Ministries Souper Bowl of Caring - a National event to<br />
restock the shelves of local food pantries across the nation. Occurring<br />
after the holiday season and before the summer, when the needs are the<br />
greatest and donations typically decline due to so many people traveling.<br />
Food Donations can be made at local grocery store “Red Barrels” (See list<br />
of stores supporting KCM Food Pantry at www.ktcm.org/foodpantry or<br />
directly to the KCM Food Pantry at 5506 1 st Street, Katy, TX 77493 (back of<br />
the building at Food Pantry door). Let them know it is for Souper Bowl of<br />
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JOIN US AT THE HOUSTON WING HANGER DANCE<br />
If you want to have a really good time and support a really good cause,<br />
mark your calendar for the Houston Wing Annual Hanger Dance, set<br />
for Saturday, February 22 nd at the West Houston Airport (Hanger B-5).<br />
Dinner and dancing are on tap for the night.<br />
Doors open at 5 PM and a swing dance lesson will take place from 5:30-<br />
6:30 PM. Dinner will be served at 6:15 PM. The band “Third Coast Swing”<br />
will keep the mood festive no doubt.<br />
The CAF is an organization worthy of support, as it is dedicated to<br />
preserving and honoring our military history by keeping historical<br />
airplanes in flying condition. Tickets are only $45 for the dinner and<br />
dancing or $25 for dancing only. Please visit houstonwing.org for more<br />
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Road Trips<br />
Sugar Land Holiday Lights Sweetened by Imperial Sugar - thru<br />
<strong>January</strong> 5, <strong>2020</strong>, 6 PM, Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Dr., Sugar Land, TX<br />
77498. Admission: $15. Sugar Land Holiday Lights Sweetened by Imperial<br />
Sugar will kick off your holiday season with over 3 million lights and a full<br />
evening of entertainment. The carnival will feature thrilling rides, games<br />
and traditional carnival food and beverages. Santa Claus will be on site<br />
thru December 23 rd for photo opportunities and meet and greets.<br />
5 th Annual Magical Winter Lights - through <strong>January</strong> 5, <strong>2020</strong>, 5-11<br />
PM, Gulf Greyhound <strong>Park</strong>, 1000 FM 2004, La Marque. Admission: Online<br />
(https://magicalwinterlights.com) Advanced Ticket: Adult: $22, Children:<br />
(ages 4-13): $13, Senior Citizens (65+): $13, Children under 4: FREE, Family<br />
4-Pack: $76. The festival is a 20-acre, 52-day, larger-than-life lantern<br />
festival with themed lantern sections, nighty acrobatic performances,<br />
carnival rides and games, an interactive dino area and lots of holiday fun<br />
for the whole family.<br />
Prismatica - Sunday, <strong>January</strong> 5 th , 8 AM, Avenida Houston, 1002<br />
Avenida de las Americas, Houston, Texas 77010. Event is FREE and open<br />
to the public. Bring the family down to Avenida Houston, Downtown’s<br />
center for entertainment and enjoy our new, interactive art installation<br />
comprised of 50 pivoting prisms more than two metres tall, transforms<br />
the Place des Festivals into a giant kaleidoscope!<br />
The Bridal Extravaganza Show - <strong>January</strong> 4 th -5 th , George R. Brown<br />
Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, Texas 77010.<br />
Two whole days of fashion shows, wedding seminars and over 650 booths<br />
featuring 325 local wedding vendors. See in person what they have to<br />
offer, including samples of their designs, photos and videos of reception<br />
locations, displays and new ideas to make your wedding special. For<br />
more info, visit www.bridalextravaganza.com.<br />
8 th Annual ChocoLoco 5K/10K - Saturday, <strong>January</strong> 11, <strong>2020</strong>, 7:30 AM,<br />
Start/Finish: Sam Houston <strong>Park</strong> 1000 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002. Are<br />
you crazy for chocolate? Then this race is for you! We will have hot cocoa,<br />
chocolate fountains and more after the run! All participants receive a chip<br />
timed race, ChocoLoco 5K & 10K finisher medal and unisex t-shirt! Kids K<br />
participants receive a t-shirt and finisher medal. More info and to sign up:<br />
https://raceassist.redpodium.com/<strong>2020</strong>-chocoloco-5k10k.<br />
Festa Della Befana <strong>2020</strong> - <strong>January</strong> 12, <strong>2020</strong>, 3:30-5:30 PM, Italian<br />
Cultural and Community Center, 1101 Milford St., Free admission,<br />
Donations are welcome. Children from our Italian language classes will<br />
be participating in a recital and all guests will receive sweets from Befana<br />
when she comes to visit. Come learn about this Italian Christmas tradition<br />
with your family! The ICCC is funded in part by the City of Houston<br />
through Houston Arts Alliance.<br />
Holiday In The Gardens - Through <strong>January</strong> 12, <strong>2020</strong>, Moody Gardens,<br />
Seven Hope Blvd. Eight Holiday Attractions! One Venue! Ice Land:<br />
Christmas Around the World, Festival of Lights, Holiday 3D Films, Rudolph<br />
4D, Ice Skating, Arctic Slide, Train Rides, Photos with Santa, Plus Live<br />
Entertainment, Great Food, Group Rates, Hotel Packages and More! For<br />
info, times and tickets, www.moodygardens.com/holiday_season.<br />
Zoo Lights - Through <strong>January</strong> 12, <strong>2020</strong>, 5:30-10:30 PM, Houston Zoo,<br />
6200 Hermann <strong>Park</strong> Drive. Admission: $12.75-$29.95. Houston Zoo<br />
is transformed into a winter wonderland and one of Houston’ s most<br />
well-loved holiday traditions. Guests will sip hot chocolate as they stroll<br />
through the beautiful Houston Zoo grounds and take in the sights and<br />
sounds of the season. Earth-friendly LED lighting illuminate the ancient<br />
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oak trees and decorate the paths to light the way. Guests also have an<br />
opportunity to interact with Candy the Zoo Lights Zebra, get a selfie<br />
on the giant ice throne and take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus.<br />
Additional experiences like decorating churros and making s’mores are<br />
also available for purchase.<br />
Chinese Cultural Showcase Performance - <strong>January</strong> 16, <strong>2020</strong>, 10 AM-<br />
11:59 PM, Chinese Community Center, 9800 Town <strong>Park</strong> Dr. Purchase<br />
Tickets: $15/person General Admission (Online or in person at the Chinese<br />
Community Center) $18/person at the door. A special performance lineup<br />
showcasing an array of traditional Chinese dances, demonstrations,<br />
musical performances and more! Join us as we celebrate days leading up<br />
to <strong>2020</strong> Lunar New Year Festival.<br />
14 th The Annual MLK Youth Parade-Houston - <strong>January</strong> 18, <strong>2020</strong>, 12<br />
Noon, Parade Route: San Jacinto St & Elgin Street N/B on San Jacinto to<br />
Webster St. The Parade will feature participants from across the U.S. and<br />
will be co-lead by The Stephen F. Austin High School Marching Band-<br />
Houston, Texas and the Huntington HS Marching Band-Shreveport, LA.<br />
Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest - <strong>January</strong> 18, <strong>2020</strong>, 10 AM-6 PM, 2314<br />
Strand, Historic Strand District. To participate in the Chili tasting, tickets<br />
start at $12. Not to fear, the Chili & Beer is here, again! For the past ten<br />
years, Yaga’s has brought a diverse crowd of Chili & Beer lovers from all<br />
over the nation to Galveston, TX. This years festival will consist of the ever<br />
so popular Chili & Beer tasting with a ton of added perks. Get ready for<br />
live music, a 5K Fun Run/Walk, a washer pitching tournament, a jackpot<br />
margarita contest, vendors and a historical strand merchant walk-about.<br />
Celebrate Chinese New Year <strong>2020</strong> At Lucky Land - <strong>January</strong> 19, <strong>2020</strong>,<br />
10 AM-6 PM, 8625 Airline Drive, Houston, TX 77037. Admission: $10 for<br />
adult, $7 for senior, $5 for kids, FREE for kids younger than 3 years old.<br />
Celebrate Chinese New Year <strong>2020</strong> the year of rat with us. There are so many<br />
activities, watching the live performances, feeding koi fish, riding the rick<br />
shaw, ceramic painting, dress up the authentic costumes, shopping, enjoy<br />
the delicious foods and get the red envelop for good luck!<br />
19 th Annual MLK Battle of the Bands - Sunday, <strong>January</strong> 19, <strong>2020</strong>, 3-7<br />
PM, W.W. Thorne Stadium, Houston, Texas 77032. Marching Bands from<br />
across the nation competing in friendly competition. Learn more at www.<br />
mlkgrandeparade.org or call 713-953-1633.<br />
26 th Annual MLK Grande Parade - <strong>January</strong> 20, <strong>2020</strong>, 10 AM, Parade<br />
Route: San Jacinto St & Elgin Street N/B on San Jacinto to Webster St. The<br />
MLK Grande Parade is the third largest Parade in the U.S. behind The Rose<br />
Parade and The Macy’s Day Parade.<br />
24 th Annual Texas Lunar Festival - <strong>January</strong> 25, <strong>2020</strong>, 10 AM-5 PM,<br />
International Trade Center, 11122 Bellaire Blvd. Free Admission. In<br />
the Chinese lunar calendar a different animal or mythological beast<br />
represents every year in a twelve year cycle. The year of <strong>2020</strong> is the year<br />
of the Rat. At the annual Texas Lunar Festival, we celebrate the impressive<br />
qualities of every culture while celebrating the Asian Lunar New Year.<br />
From the exciting entertainment to the remarkable cuisine, the Texas<br />
Lunar Festival not only celebrates Houston… but every culture across<br />
our beautiful planet.<br />
16 th Annual All In For ALS - <strong>January</strong> 25, <strong>2020</strong>, 10 AM-10 PM, Bayou<br />
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ALS Association of Texas is excited to be part of the 16 th Annual All in for<br />
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