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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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ALL EMERGENCIES 911<br />

Harris County Sheriff 713-221-6000<br />

Dept. of Public Safety 713-681-1761<br />

KISD Police Department 281-237-4000<br />

Ft. Bend County Sheriff 281-342-6116<br />

HCESD 48 Fire Dept. 281-599-8888<br />

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 />

NEWSLETTER INFORMATION<br />

Krenek Printing Company • 7102 Glen Chase Ct.<br />

281-463-8649 Fax# 281-463-2425<br />

www.krenekprinting.com<br />

Articles Email: News@KrenekPrinting.com<br />

Business Ads Email: ads@krenekprinting.com<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 />

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

DISCLAIMER: Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible<br />

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

out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a<br />

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 />

seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />

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IMPORTANT DATES<br />

<strong>January</strong> 1st-3rd: Winter Break<br />

<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 />

Caring! Learn more at www.Souperbowl.org.<br />

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 />

information. And yes, you may bring your own libations. See you there!<br />

TYPES OF DANCE WE OFFER<br />

BALLET • TAP • JAZZ<br />

ACRO • HIP HOP<br />

LYRICAL / CONTEMPORARY<br />

DANCING TOTS<br />

BALLET / TAP COMBO<br />

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SPECIALTY CLINICS<br />

MASTER CLASSES<br />

CLASSES OFFERED<br />

PARENT & ME/ TOT GYMNASTICS: Walking - 3 yrs<br />

PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS: 3 (potty-trained) - 5 yrs<br />

BOYS GYMNASTICS: Kinder - 18 yrs<br />

GIRLS GYMNASTICS: Kinder -18 yrs<br />

TUMBLING: 3 (potty-trained) - 18 yrs<br />

CHEER TECHNIQUE: Ages 3 - 18<br />

CHEER PREP TEAM: 4th Grade +<br />

SPECIAL NEEDS GYMNASTICS: AGES 5 - 18<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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