Governors Place August 2020

Governor’s Place 

Official Newsletter 

25 CAMPGROUNDS WITHIN/AROUND 

2 HOURS OF HOUSTON TX 

August 2020 

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Questions concerning pool and tennis courts access, grounds maintenance, 

pest control spraying, Association dues, etc., should be directed to Crest. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Gary Russell 281-395-8164 

Rachel Cunningham 

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Gary Harrington 281-395-3873 

Jesse Garcia 281-392-8803 

Dave Gilkeson 281-392-3771 

The GP board meetings are typically the third Monday of each month at 

6:30 pm in the clubhouse. 

GOVERNOR’S PLACE CLUBHOUSE 

Rental Fee is $75 • Administrative Fee is $50 

Refundable Deposit is $100 

Clubhouse Rentals call Crest Mgmt. 281-579-0761 

Swimming Pool Payphone 281-395-1699 

Governor’s Place pool is open Memorial Day weekend through 

Labor Day weekend. 

SECURITY 

Harris County Sheriff’s Dept. 713-221-6000 

Crime Stoppers 

713-222-TIPS 

SEAL Security 281-749-1300 

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IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

Fire/Ambulance 911 

Harris County ESD 48 281-599-8888 

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000 

Houston Methodist West Hospital 832-522-5522 

Texas Children’s Hospital West 832-227-1000 

Houston Methodist St. Catherine Hospital 281-599- 

5700 

Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 

Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Mosquito Control 713-796-6900 

Harris County Public Health & Environmental 713-439- 

6000 

Comcast Cable 713-341-1000 

Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 

Centerpoint Energy 713-207-2222 

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Cimarron MUD (water) 832-490-1600 

Texas Pride Disposal 281-342-8178 

METRO 713-635-4000 

SCHOOLS 

KISD Administration 281-237-6000 

Cimarron Elementary 281-237-6900 

West Memorial Elementary 281-237-6600 

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Katy High School 281-237-6700 

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GOVERNOR’S PLACE NNO 

Please remember to get out into the neighborhood for Neighbor Night 

Out and meet your neighbors! This year Texas celebrates Neighbor Night 

out on Tuesday, October 6 th . ~ Dave Gilkeson, chair 

POOL TAGS 

In light of the pandemic, pool tags will be mailed to homeowners. They 

must request the tags online @ crest-management.com 

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GOVERNORS PLACE 2020 POOL HOURS 

**Subject to change based on Katy ISD school calendar. 

Through August 9 th : 

Monday 

Tuesday-Sunday 

Weekends Only, August 15 th -September 7 th : 

Saturday-Sunday 

Labor Day 

Closed 

11 AM-7 PM 

11 AM-7 PM 

11 AM-7 PM 

The pool will be closed on Mondays for maintenance with the exception 

of Memorial Day and Labor Day. In these instances, it will be open for the 

holiday and closed on Tuesday. 

The following qualifications must be met in order to use the pool facilities: 

1. You must be a resident member and/or guest of a resident member. 

2. Owner must be current on annual maintenance fees in order for tags to 

be issued. Fees will not be accepted at pool registration. 

3. Resident must have swim tag visible at all times while in the pool area. 

4. All swimmers must obey the posted rules and obey the lifeguards at 

all times. 

Should you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance 

of your recreation facility, please contact Crest Management Company at 

281-579-0761. We hope you enjoy the pool season! 

GOVERNORS PLACE POOL RULES 

1. The pool facility is for the use of homeowners in good standing with 

the Association and their accompanied guest only. 

2. A current pool tag is required upon access to the pool and must remain 

visible at all times. Each tag must be presented to a lifeguard upon entry. 

3. No alcoholic beverages allowed at any time. 

4. No wheeled vehicles allowed (except wheelchairs and baby strollers). 

5. There must be at least 1 adult for every 3 children under the age of 6. 

An adult is defined as a person 18 years of age or over. 

6. Parents of children 12 years old and under must be in the pool area 

with children at all times. 

7. Baby pool is for children 6 years of age and under and parent must 

attend to child at all times. Parent or guardian is responsible for children 

using baby pool. 

8. No running or horseplay allowed. 

9. Swimsuits only. Boys must have a drawstring. No cut-offs. 

10. Proper swim diapers will only be allowed. 

11. No weapons of any kind, including the open or concealed carry of a 

handgun. 

12. No one with an exposed injury or wearing bandages is allowed in the 

pool. 

13. No pets allowed inside pool facility. 

14. No hard balls allowed in pool facility. 

15. Allowing large floats is at the discretion of the lifeguard. 

16. All swimmers must use the shower before entering the pool. 

17. No loud or abusive language at any time. 

18. Smoking is not permitted inside the pool gate. 

19. Lifeguards must be obeyed at all times. They have the authority to 

remove persons endangering anyone or violating pool rules. The pool 

company will keep any pool tag they deem necessary. After a tag has 

been kept on 3 separate occasions for serious behavioral problems, the 

tag will void for the remainder of the pool season. 

ACC FORMS 

Approval from the Architectural Control Committee is required prior to making 

any modifications to the exterior of your property. This includes but is not 

limited to installation of trampolines, playsets, storage sheds, room additions, 

patio covers, repainting your home, trim or front door even if using the same 

color. An Exterior Modification Request Form can be submitted electronically 

at www.crest-management.com by clicking on Exterior Modification Request 

Form on the homepage. Please note you do not need to log in to complete the 

application. Once you select your project type, it will notify of items required 

to complete your application. If you prefer a paper application, please contact 

Crest Management at 281-579-0761 and it can be mailed to you. 

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: 

Report any and all suspicious activity to S.E.A.L. Security - 281-749-1300 

as well as the Sheriff’s office. 

STREET PARKING 

To help avoid trash not being picked up, please do not park your vehicles 

in the street on Trash days (Tuesday and Friday). When multiple vehicles 

are parked in the street, the truck is unable to get through. Thank you in 

advance for your assistance with this matter. 

SAFETY AND SECURITY TIPS 

FROM S.E.A.L. SECURITY SOLUTIONS 

Preparation: Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. If you do leave 

your purse in the front of the vehicle, don’t leave your phone in your purse. 

(Since phones are now so easily traceable, the thieves will most likely 

destroy and/or discard it right away. That’s one more hassle you don’t need.) 

• Keep spare keys to your home or vehicle with a trusted neighbor, 

relative, at work, etc. • Take photos or make a photocopy of all your credit/ 

debit cards, driver’s license, etc. (front and back), that you normally keep 

in your purse or wallet and keep those copies someplace safe, such as at 

home. That way, if they are lost or stolen, you will more easily be able to 

inform the companies and authorities. 

Prevention: Be aware of all those around you. MAKE EYE CONTACT so 

potential thieves know they have been seen. 

Governor’s Place Hotline 281-749-1300 

PARKING LAWS WILL BE ENFORCED 

As many residents have noticed, cars parking in the wrong direction 

on the side of the road has become an increasing problem throughout 

the community. The officers that patrol the neighborhood have been 

giving warnings for this, but will begin issuing tickets. Please utilize 

your driveway and garage and when parking on the street is necessary, 

please park in the same direction as traffic. Additional parking problems 

have occurred at the tennis and clubhouse parking lots. As a result, the 

Board has adopted a Common Area Parking and Tow Policy. The Policy 

has been filed in the official public records with the Harris County Clerk 

and is available by visiting www.crest-management.com, clicking on 

Communities and selecting Governors Place. Towing will be enforced. 

DEED RESTRICTION REMINDER 

If you plan on making a change to your home/yard, please fill out a Request 

for Home Improvement - Governor’s Place form. Please view the form at 

our website and download the form to submit to Crest Management. 

• Cars may not be parked on the front lawn of your property. 

• Trailers, boats, RVs, recreational vehicles must be stored out of view of 

the street. 

• Remember that our streets are very narrow and utilize your driveway 

to park cars. 

• Store trash cans out of street view. 

• Now is the time to start cleaning out gutters and roof tops to get rid of 

pine needles and leaves. 

• We urge parents to advise your children to ride scooters and electric 

toys on the sidewalks, NOT in the streets. There have been too many near 

misses reported and we don’t want a child to “learn their lesson” the hard 

way by being hit by a car. 


CRIME REPORTING 

Together as a community we must always be alert for both ourselves 

and our neighbors. Please phone (713-221-6000) the sheriff for anything 

suspicious; robbery, suspicious looking people, speeding, etc. 

WASTE REMOVAL 

Please remember not to place your garbage out any sooner than the 

night before the scheduled pick-up day. 

After pick-up, all garbage cans should be kept out of public view. They 

should not be kept in front of garages, in the front yards of any home 

or on the side of any home. Please make every effort to conceal the 

trashcans from public view on non-trash days. On a side note we should 

be putting all trash in bags and not directly in bins as this creates a 

problem for everyone. Governors Place is our home and we like to keep 

it nice. If you spot trash in the area, please pick it up and to ensure our 

beautiful community stays as such. 

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 

Parking recreational vehicles in the community is a violation of the 

governing rules and regulations. We understand this is the time of year 

vacations and family visits are planned, so if you will take a moment to call 

Crest Management at 281-579-0761 to notify us as to when you will have 

your recreational vehicle(s) in the driveway, we will give you 1 to 2 days 

grace period. We understand people have to live, that is why we want to 

open the lines of communication. If we do not hear from you and your 

vehicle(s) are noticed on our regular inspection, don’t get upset when 

you receive a citation. Again, we will only allow parking of recreational 

vehicles for a short period of 1 to 2 days. 

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES PARKING 

Although the streets in Governors Place are public, we are receiving 

numerous complaints regarding parking of personal vehicles and 

commercial vehicles in the streets. The parking of COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 

within the community is RESTRICTED in the governing documents and 

fines will be assessed. Please try to utilize your driveways as much as 

possible when parking your personal vehicles. 

STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE 

To report a streetlight that is not working, call Reliant Energy at 713-207- 

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It’s summertime and that means it’s time to get out the camping gear, fishing 

poles and sun screen! There’s no better way to relax than to sit outside of the 

tent you just set up and breathe in. 

SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL PARK: NEW WAVERLY, TX 

This gorgeous national park offers tent pads, picnic tables, parking spurs 

for trailers, lantern posts, grills, potable water, and toilets. Hiking is very 

popular in the spring when the climate is milder. Water activities get 

going in the summer on Double Lake with canoes and paddleboats that 

can be rented from the park. Deer is the most popular game animal in the 

Sam Houston National Forest, with squirrels second. Quail and dove are 

found around newly regenerated timberland. For the water sportsman, 

fishing and duck hunting can be enjoyed on area lakes and streams. 

BRAZOS BEND: NEEDVILLE, TX 

This park has got plenty of options for activities during your stay. Lots 

of trails, some of which are even wheelchair friendly, wind through the 

woods and bring you to the water’s edge of the lake. Just make sure you’ve 

brushed up on your alligator safety because they’re not uncommon in 

certain areas of the park. Aside from walking or biking the trails, there’s 

also the option of horseback riding on one of the multiuse trails. 

LAKE CONROE KOA: MONTGOMERY, TX 

Here’s a KOA that’s got your back this weekend if you’re trying to relax 

to the max. Bring your RV here, up to 80’ and enjoy the cable tv, wifi, 

hookups and pools to lounge in all day. If you haven’t got an RV, don’t 

feel left out! You can stay in one of the 35 cabins that have bathrooms and 

a full kitchen. Tent campers are welcome as well. Visitors can explore the 

area and find the nearby golf course, restaurants and the lake has plenty 

of recreational activities. 

GALVESTON ISLAND STATE PARK: GALVESTON, TX 

This park is a freaking island, so as far as camping goes you really can’t 

go wrong with this option. There is hiking, biking, fishing, bird watching 

and lots more. One of the many things that make this island campground 

unique is the paddle trails they boast. Though, if you decide to go on these, 

you’ll need to bring your own canoe or kayak because they don’t rent them 

out. Outside the campground, there is an educational theme park called 

Moody Gardens. Bring the kids along and there’ll be plenty of nature for 

people of various interests to enjoy and participate in during the stay. 

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE PARK: SAN FELIPE, TX 

This lovely State Park has six miles of hiking trails that are open to bikers 

as well. Campsites have full hookups and some sites even hold up to 60 

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golf course, a beautiful riverbank to fish from and the San Felipe de 

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HUNTSVILLE STATE PARK: HUNTSVILLE, TX 

Here’s a State Park full of relaxation. You can go and unwind in the shade 

of the trees and go fishing from one of the fishing piers or off your boat 

or canoe. There are watercraft for rent including paddleboats, canoes and 

kayaks. There’s even a bird blind to enjoy watching the local feathered 

friends who flit about the forest. 

SEA RIM STATE PARK: SABINE PASS, TX 

This park has 4,000 acres of marsh and a boardwalk going through so you 

can enjoy without getting your feet wet. Campers, cabin-dwellers and 

RV-goers all have a place here at Sea Rim State Park. Feel free to fish from 

the boardwalk or explore with your rented or own canoe or kayak. Sea 

Rim also has the option to explore its grounds from home via their virtual 

tour of the trails map. 

NORTHLAKE RV RESORT: HOUSTON, TX 

Come to Northlake RV Resort if you’re looking for a nice and relaxing place 

to kick your feet up and breathe deeply. This resort has got a massive list of 

amenities so it’s ridiculous to try to write them all here, but if you’re interested 

you should definitely check out their website. Some of the best aspects of 

this resort are the park-wide wifi, the stocked fishing lakes and the fire pits. 

This place allows for extended stays and weekend trips, so regardless of your 

plans you’ll definitely have plenty of options right next to home! 

TRADERS VILLAGE RV RESORT: 

Traders Village is a short drive for you and a wonderful place to stay. The 

electric and water hookups are free, there is a pool for swimming, and 

there’s wifi. Bring your picnic supplies so you can eat outside at the picnic 

tables while enjoying the weather. You’re welcome to lounge around 

and enjoy relaxing or you can go next door to the flea market that hosts 

events and activities for visitors. 

ALLSTAR RV RESORT: HOUSTON, TX 

At AllStar RV Resort, they’ve got anything you could need while camping 

in your RV and more. If you’ve got yourself a Fido who wanders himself 

into a smelly situation, there’s a dog washing station here for your (and 

your nose’s) convenience. Take advantage of the swimming pool, the 

computer room, the recreation room and more. There’s also a stadium 

nearby for baseball fans to watch their games. 

ESCAPE THE PAVEMENT: HOUSTON, TX 

There are actually two camping sites associated with Escape the Pavement 

near Houston. There are four aspects to Escape the Pavement: Heyne 

Ranch, Lake Houston Wilderness Park, Blackwood Land Institute and Big 

Thicket National Preserve. It’s actually super great, because no matter 

your flavor preference of outdoors experience, this place has got you. One 

is a ranch for you and your horse to enjoy pastures, rivers and wooded 

trails; perfect for a day trip. You’ll also love the bonfires on the beach! One 

of their campgrounds has over 4,000 acres of forest and a creek that you 

can go ahead and explore the trails winding around through it on your 

horse, bike or on foot. The other area available for camping is restricted to 

primitive camping only because it is located on a preserve. Lastly, the land 

institute is a great educational place for kids and adults alike. Check out 

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LAKE SOMERVILLE: SOMERVILLE, TX 

The campground and park are also full of opportunities for fun in the sun. 

Water activities like swimming, skiing, fishing, and the likes are all great 

ideas on Lake Somerville. There are picnic areas for campers or day hikers 

to sit, enjoy the view, and munch on their sandwiches. Birdwatching, 

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SHELDON LAKE STATE PARK: HOUSTON, TX 

Sheldon Lake State Park is open to fishing and wildlife observation. You’re 

welcome to take your boat out for a ride or fish off the banks, so long as 

you’re wary of the alligators inhabiting the park. The learning center has 

tons of activities for the kids that you can sign up for and enjoy. Some 

of these activities are more hands-on, like catch and release fishing 

and some are visual demonstrations like green building technologies 

or smart wildscape demonstrations for gardening and using beautiful 

native plants. 

BASTROP STATE PARK: BASTROP, TX 

A forest with a history and personality, the Lost Pines located on Bastrop 

State Park used to be a luscious and well-groomed forest before being 

damaged by floods and fires. Now, the forest’s recovery is just as beautiful 

a sight. The story itself is a perfect reason to visit, but Bastrop also has 

swimming, biking, hiking and geocaching as an incentive. If you’re 

looking to exploring the surrounding area, Bastrop also has museums 

and restaurants to check out on your vacation! 

BUESCHER STATE PARK: SMITHVILLE, TX 

Experienced bicyclists looking for a challenge will enjoy the bike trails 

here at Buescher State Park. This park connects with Bastrop State Park via 

a paved road with great views of the area. Unfortunately, there is currently 

no swimming in this park, but if you adventure the short commute to the 

nearby Bastrop you’ll find a nice swimming pool for visitors like yourself. 

Lastly, if you’re hankering to float along in a tandem kayak or a canoe, you 

can do so through rental at Buescher State Park. 

LOCKHART STATE PARK: SMITHVILLE, TX 

This park has a pool, grounds for camping, trails to hike and a nine-hole 

golf course among many other things that allow you to get active! If you 

want to go fishing but don’t want to lug around your equipment, you’re 

in luck! The park has fishing equipment available for guests to use during 

their stay. If you’re looking to have a gathering of people for a family or 

church event, there is a Group Recreation Hall that also has a kitchen 

capable of holding up to 75 people at once. 

LAKE LIVINGSTON: LIVINGSTON, TX 

If you’re looking for a beautiful place to host a family reunion, try looking 

here! Campsites have full hookups and there are rentable screen shelters 

as well. As long as you’re wary of the alligators that dwell in the area, 

visitors can enjoy camping, hiking, birding, swimming, and biking. On 

your way in and out you can stop at the souvenir shop that sells treats 

and equipment! 

LAKE LIVINGSTON KOA: ONALASKA, KOA 

Here’s a popular KOA that you’ll probably need to make a reservation for 

ahead of time to ensure you get yourself a spot for the night. There is 

a beautiful pool with lounge chairs for you to relax and sink into while 

soaking in the sun. Your kids will enjoy the playground. If you love 

enjoying the great outdoors and its many inhabitants, there is a local bald 

eagle named Eddie who supposedly flies around the area frequently. 

There is also fishing, a pavilion to admire the scenery in, and is known for 

the sunset views. 

VILLAGE CREEK STATE PARK: LUMBERTON, TX 

Campers interested in sleeping in tents, RVs or cabins are welcome here. 

You’ll be able to go swimming, fishing, biking, hiking and more with your 

friends and family. If you prefer to learn about your surroundings and its 

history rather than being emerged in the real deal, there are programs 

and museums aplenty for you to observe and glean information from 

during your stay. 

PALMETTO STATE PARK: GONZALES, TX 

This little oasis has a multitude of thirsty plants that cannot live in other 

areas due to the lack of water. The park is named for the dwarf palmettos 

that grow beneath the trees. As a visitor, you can also enjoy the copious 

amounts of flowing and stagnant water by swimming, tubing, fishing 

and canoeing. Those interested in keeping dry will enjoy bird watching, 

hiking, geocaching or staring at the dwarf palmettos. 

VICTORIA COLETO CREEK LAKE KOA: VICTORIA, TX 

Come to this RV and tent camping site to enjoy the lovely wildflowers, 

scattered oaks, birds and other wildlife. There is a pond with catfish that you 

can relax on the edge of while fishing and other areas for freshwater fishing. 

The winters are not as frigid as up north, so you can always count on decent 

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ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION INVITES KATY/WEST HOUSTON 

RESIDENTS TO JOIN 2020 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S® 

Participants will Raise Critically Needed Awareness and Funds for 

Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research. The Alzheimer’s Association® 

is invitingKaty, Fulshear, Cypress, Richmond and other West Houston 

area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the 

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Walk will take place 

on Saturday, September 26, 2020,at La Centerra Shopping Center in Katy, 

Texas. On walk day, participants will honor those affected by Alzheimer’s 

disease with Promise Flowers during the poignant Promise Garden 

Ceremony - a moving display of hope to represent the personal reasons 

participants join together to fight Alzheimer’s. This year’s challenge is 

whether we will be able to come together of 1,300 walkers or not. So 

we have two plans - Plan A is to have the big event. Plan B is to have 

a virtual event that may be held in various neighborhoods, businesses, 

schools and other smaller communities where people can come together 

and Walk to End Alzheimer’s. In addition to the 3-mile walk, participants 

will enjoy a fun-filled experience that includes valuable information, 

celebrations, entertainment, corporate sponsors and so much more. 

Participants can join a team or register to walk as an individual at www. 

alz.org/walk. Even though the office has been closed, the Alzheimer’s 

Association has continued to offer support through various avenues than 

before the stay-at-home order. The 24/7 Free Hotline can be a lifeline for 

those who suffer from the disease and those who care for them, call 

800-272-3900. Support Groups are meeting virtually, please check www. 

alz.org for times and locations. Facebook Live sessions are held every 

Wednesday at 11 AM. Find the live sessions and lots of other programs 

and events on the Facebook page, “Alzheimer’s Association: Houston & 

Southeast Texas Chapter.” Virtual classes are offered to cover many issues 

each week. To join one of the virtual programs, please visit www.alz.org/ 

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GINGERBREAD VILLAGE HOLIDAY MARKET 2020 

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The ladies auxiliary from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is holding their 

Gingerbread Village Holiday Market again this year! It will be held 

on October 24, 2020 from 9 AM to 4 PM. It is located at 6646 Addicks 

Satsuma Rd., Houston, TX, between west little york and Highway 529. If 

you have arts, crafts or unique booths that you wish to highlight, vendor 

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Our expertise includes: 

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