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CINCO SPIRIT IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

LAW ENFORCEMENT 

EMERGENCY (Police, Fire, Medical) 911 

Non-emergency: 

Ft. Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. 281-341-4665 

Harris County Constables 281-463-6666 

Harris County Sheriff 713-221-6000 

Katy I.S.D. Police Dept. 281-237-4000 

FIRE DEPARTMENT 

ESD 48 281-578-5967 

Ft. Bend ESD2 ( Willowfork Fire Dept) 281-395-0011 

Community Fire Dept. (S. of Willowfork) 281-498-1310 

West I-10 Fire Department 281-675-3600 

TRASH 

Republic Waste 713-726-7300 

Waste Corporation of America (WCA) 281-368-8397 

Best Trash, LLC 281-313-2378 

Texas Pride Disposal 281-342-8178 

WATER / SEWER 

INFRAMARK (Cinco MUD’S) 281-579-4500 

SI Environmental 832-490-1500 

Willowfork Drainage Dist. 713-703-8605 

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HELPFUL NUMBERS 

The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch 281-395-4653 

Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-391-5289 

Fulshear/Katy Chamber of Commerce 832-600-3221 

City of Katy 281-391-4800 

Center Point Energy 713-659-2111 

Entex-leaking gas 713-659-3552 

Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 

Street Light Outages 713-207-2222 

or visit www.centerpointenergy.com/outage 

Entouch 281-225-1000 

Grande Communications 866-314-4880 

Consolidated Comm. (Phone) 281-753-1793 

Comcast Communications 713-341-1000 

Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777 

Katy Post Office (77450) 281-829-5062 

Katy Post Office (77494) 281-574-1401 

Metro Park & Ride 713-635-4000 

Harris County Vehicle Registration 281-368-2000 

Fort Bend Motor Vehicle Registration 281-238-1490 

Fort Bend Driver’s License Info 866-357-3639 

Harris County Driver’s License Info 281-391-4874 

Ft. Bend Animal Control 281-342-1512 

Harris Ct. Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Texas Parks & Wildlife 281-842-8100 

Poison control 800-764-7661 

Dept. of Public Safety (Katy) 281-391-4874 

Voter Registration (Fort Bend) 281-341-8670 

Voter Registration (Harris) 713-635-4000 

SCHOOLS 

KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

KISD Transportation Dept. 281-396-7560 

Creech Elementary 281-237-8850 

Exley Elementary 281-237-8400 

Fielder Elementary 281-237-6450 

Griffin Elementary 281-237-8700 

Kilpatrick Elementary 281-237-7600 

Williams Elementary 281-237-7200 

Beck Junior High 281-237-3300 

Beckendorff Junior High 281-237-8800 

Cinco Ranch Junior High 281-237-7300 

McMeans Junior High 281-237-8000 

Tays Junior High School 281-234-2400 

Cinco Ranch High School 281-237-7000 

Seven Lakes High School 281-237-2800 

Tompkins High School 281-234-1000 

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Houston Methodist St. Catherine 281-599-5700 

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Texas Children’s Hospital West 832-227-1000 

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IT’S HURRICANE SEASON. NOW WHAT? 

BY BROOKLYN MOORE 

Despite the looming pandemic, hurricane season is in full swing. Hurricane 

Hanna made landfall in late July, reminding Texas citizens to stay on top 

of hurricane preparedness. The 2020 hurricane season is busier than 

normal, likely because there is little chance of an El Niño event. An El 

Niño suppresses storm conditions and the atmospheric conditions and 

warming ocean temperatures (encouraged by climate change) support 

a busy storm season. It is crucial to be prepared for strong storms, 

especially during the Coronavirus pandemic. Grocery shelves are already 

lacking and large crowds are optimal for a super-spreading event. These 

are some steps to be prepared, as hurricane season lasts until November 

30 th and is expected to ramp up in September. 

Stay informed. Research your risk and stay up to date on forming storms 

and weather events near you. Most storms reach Katy from the Gulf of 

Mexico. Watch this area closely. Katy is most subject to flooding risks. 

Stock up on supplies. Some important supplies include flashlights, a 

battery powered radio, food, water, gasoline and cash. The CDC also 

recommends to have extra face coverings on hand and disinfectant 

supplies. 

Make an evacuation plan. In case the time comes, plan with your family. 

Where will you evacuate to? How will you get there? What will you take? 

Make sure every member of your group is aware of the plan. Do not 

forget about pets. 

Check your insurance. Know exactly what your insurance covers and 

keep important documents close to you. 

You can find more information on hurricane preparedness at the National 

Weather Service and the American Red Cross. 

ACCOUNT NUMBER REQUEST FOR CINCO SPIRIT 

Cinco Ranch has joined Town Square! This portal allows our residents 

to view their account, message the HOA team directly, submit their 

applications online and so much more. 

In order to sign up with Town Square, our homeowners will need to know 

their account numbers. To get your account number, please go to our 

website at www.cincoranch.life then click on “Contact Us” on the top right 

corner of the screen. In the following page, select to send the message to 

the Management Team from the drop-down menu and enter in the rest 

of your contact information in the following boxes. In the final box, “How 

can we assist you?” please let us know you need your account number. 

Our office will respond in the order the requests are received by the end 

of the following business day. 

WRITERS, WE NEED YOU 

Cinco Residential residents we are looking for writers for the Cinco 

Spirit! Our new website www.cincoranch.life has received numerous 

compliments from the community, but we want to offer something for 

everyone! In order to ensure all residents receive Association information, 

we are pleased to offer the Cinco Spirit - a monthly printed newsletter 

mailed to all residents! The Cinco Spirit is being offered at no additional 

cost to the Association. Starting next month, you will see information 

from various Association committees and articles from our volunteer 

writers. We want your voice to be heard! 

Looking forward to Great Things to come! 

CINCO RESIDENTIAL MODIFICATION REMINDER 

Hello Cinco Community, We appreciate our residents and staff working 

together to maintain property values and comply with our Governing 

documents. We have a beautiful community, because every homeowner 

understands it is their responsibility to maintain their home. 

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Residents considering making modifications or construction to the front 

or rear exterior of the home, must obtain written approval from the 

Architectural Modification Committee prior to work being performed. 

Our website, www.cincoranch.life provides a hyperlink to a fillable form 

under Information/Home improvements. Please be mindful that all 

applications must be completed in accordance to the guidelines and 

requirements. This is essential to successfully process the applications. 

Incomplete applications will be returned to the resident to resubmit and 

will create unnecessary delay. 

Modification applications are due the first Friday of every month and 

reviewed the third Tuesday of every month. Refer to the online website 

calendar for changes due to holidays. 

The HOA modification administrator has implemented a Fast Track 

Program to reduce application approval time. Fast Track applications will 

be expedited and processed with 5 business if all information requested 

is provided. Residents may submit their applications via the website or 

their Townsq account. If you are having problems accessing your TownSq 

account, email us at requests@cincoranch.life for further assistance. We 

look forward to building our community together as a team in Cinco Ranch. 

Fast Track Approved Items: 

• Roof Replacement 

• Wood Fencing 

• Paint Exterior - same as existing 

• Gutters Replacement 

• Solar Panels 

• Window Replacement 

SHERIFF’S VACATION HOME WATCH 

If you are going on holiday, vacation, a business trip or just going away 

for the weekend, please put your house on a vacation watch list. It only 

takes a few minutes to inform local police that you are away from home. 

For more information, visit the websites below. 

Fort Bend County Residents: www.fortbendcountytx.gov/index. 

aspx?page=815 

Harris County Residents: www.harriscountytx.gov/CmpDocuments/32/ 

Forms/c5vacation_watch_non_editable.pdf 

Make sure to cancel the watch when you return home. 

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Save 5 to 10% on your homeowners insurance (depending on your 

insurance carrier). Get simple suggestions on how to better secure your 

home. Call the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office at 281-463- 

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POSTAL BOX MAINTENANCE 

To report Postal Boxes that are in disrepair or in need of replacement, 

please file a report with the Katy Post Office for your Zip Code area (77450 

- 281-647-0673; 77494 - 281-574-1401) or visit their website at www.usps. 

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PROTECT STORM DRAINS 

Just one quart of motor oil can ruin the quality of 250,000 gallons of 

water. Decomposing leaves and grass clippings can cause large amounts 

of algae to grow which depletes the oxygen level in the water and can 

lead to fish kills. 

The blowing, sweeping or dumping of grass clippings and other 

pollutants down the storm drain is against Texas State Law punishable by 

a fine of $5,000 for each offense. 

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The Cinco Ranch Ladies Club (CRLC) is a 501(c)4 providing residents in 

Katy and surrounding cities with activities, both social and charitable. We 

designate charities each year as recipients for our fundraising events. We 

typically meet each month as an entire club at The Golf Club at Cinco 

Ranch at 7 PM to partake in themed events such as a Chili Cook Off, 

Halloween Party, Craft Fairs, Silent Auction, Line Dancing, Self--Defense 

Class, Favorite Things Exchange and Luau. 

We also offer about 22 sub-clubs that each meet once a month on a small 

scale in residents homes, businesses, restaurants and walking trails. $40 

annual dues for all the social and charitable fun. 

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/CincoRanchLadiesClub 

Website: www.CincoRanchLadiesClub.org 

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CINCO RANCH MOMS CLUB 

Whether you are new to the neighborhood or have lived in Cinco Ranch 

for years, consider getting involved and adding to your network of friends 

and families! Playgroups are organized by age and there are also pool 

playdates and group events open to all. To get involved, visit: https://sites. 

google.com/site/cincoranchmomsclub or email: cincoranchmomsclub@ 

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and a Powerful Network. Be a part of restoring our culture, inspiring 

reflection in others and working effectively toward re-shaping the world. 

Designed for thoughtful Christians who are interested in applying their 

faith in every area of their life and who are willing to devote meaningful 

time each week to learn and grow. Come visit our Houston cohort and 

see what we’re all about. We meet one Saturday a month for meaningful 

discussion and learning. For more information contact Kip Thomson kip@ 

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CINCO MUD 8 CONSERVATION 

IN THE HOME FOR KITCHEN AND BATHROOM 

START IN THE BATHROOM 

Did you know that about 75% of water used in the home is used in the 

bathroom? Look for ways to save water whenever possible. You’ll help 

Texas and reduce your water bill as well. 

• Bathing: Take a shower instead of a bath to save water. A short shower 

uses less water than a long one. A low-flow showerhead will save as 

much as 50% of the amount of water currently used, while still providing 

a refreshing, cleansing shower. Installing a low-flow showerhead is the 

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single most effective conservation step that can be taken inside the home. 

• Toilet: Toilets sold during the ‘80s and early ‘90s use 3.5 gallons per flush. 

The greatest savings come from replacing your toilet with a 1.6 gallon 

model. Since 1992 in Texas and 1994 nationally, new toilets must use 1.6 

gallons or less per flush. 

• Lavatory: Change your habits! Don’t let water run continuously while 

brushing your teeth, shaving or washing your hands. Also, a low-flow faucet 

aerator can save up to 50% of the water currently used in the lavatory. 

ON TO THE KITCHEN FOR MORE SAVINGS... About 8% of in-home water 

use takes place in the kitchen. And now for the Kitchen Sink Run water 

only when necessary 

• Fill the basin or a dish pan to rinse dishes instead of using running water. 

• Soak pots and pans before washing. Fill the basin or a pan with water 

to wash fruits and vegetables. Keep a pitcher of water in the fridge rather 

than running tap water until it is cold enough to drink. Operate the 

garbage disposal only when necessary. 

DISHWASHER TIPS 

• Wash only full loads. When you need to buy a new machine, take a look 

at the water saving models. Newer models can cut water use by 25% and 

generally are no more expensive than non-conserving models. 

ALL AROUND THE HOUSE 

• Washing machines: Doing the laundry requires about 14% of water used 

inside the home. Conserve by adjusting the water level to match the size 

of your loads. Wash only full loads. 

• Pipes: Insulate hot water pipes where possible to avoid long delays and 

wasted water while waiting for the water to “run hot.” 

• Water Heater: Check the thermostat. Don’t have your water heater 

thermostat set too high. Settings higher than 125 degrees waste energy 

since the water has to be mixed with cold water before use. 

MOST IMPORTANT...FIX THOSE LEAKS! 

• Leaks can account for 10% or more of the water bill. Leaks waste both 

water and energy. Need proof? A toilet with a silent leak of one cup of 

water a minute - a mere dribble - wastes about 2,700 GALLONS OF WATER 

A MONTH. That’s not just water down the drain, that’s dollars down the 

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HARRIS COUNTY - LEASH LAW 

Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. 

While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running at someone 

who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many children are afraid of 

animals and become frightened, which could result in the child getting 

hurt trying to avoid the animal. 

Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and cats must be kept 

under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris County, Texas. 

The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to have, harbor or keep any 

unlicensed dog or cat or to allow any dog or cat to become a stray.” Restraint 

is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following circumstances: 

1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in 

length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is capable of 

controlling or governing the dog or cat in question. 

2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle. 

3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does not 

have access to sidewalk or street. 

While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you work 

or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly restrained. 

Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for all 

our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not only protect 

anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area, but also the pet 

owner who could be held legally responsible or possibly sued for failing 

to properly restrain their pet. 

To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly restrained 

please contact: 

Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666 

Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191 

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Laws written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their property 

or kept on a leash make freeing a community of unrestrained and freeroaming 

animals easier. Although most dog bites occur on the property 

where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a 

substantial threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are at 

increased risk of being bitten by rabies-infected wildlife. Enforcement of 

restraint laws is essential in enhancing the animal control program efforts 

to reduce the risk of rabies in our community. 

LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS 

The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification, should that 

animal become lost. Licensing also: 

• Ensures that rabies vaccination are current 

• Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident 

• Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the animal control 

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VACCINATION 

Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats because 

they are an important control measure for the public health threat of 

rabies. In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations provide a 

barrier between infected wild animals and humans. 

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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. 

CINCO RANCH DISCLAIMER 

Neither Cinco Ranch 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 Cinco Ranch 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. 

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HOW TO CELEBRATE READ A BOOK DAY 

Read a Book Day comes to us every September 6 th . It may seem strange 

to celebrate an activity that plenty of us enjoy many, if not most, days 

of the year. But it never hurts to indulge in something extra to make a 

cherished activity more enjoyable. You can read outside, enjoy a snack, 

reflect on what a favorite book means to you and more. Here are five 

ideas to celebrate Read a Book Day. 

Read Outside: Read a Book Day fortunately coincides with a time of year 

that for much of the globe brings pleasant weather. Late summer often 

provides the right amount of sun and heat, begging a reader to bring 

books outside. Granted, that’s a bit difficult for those of us who have to 

spend prime daylight hours at work or in school, but you can always 

sneak some reading time in the early morning, late afternoon or evening. 

Take your book to the beach, an outdoor table, the porch or anywhere 

else that makes your day of reading a little more special. 

Enjoy a Book With Good Food (or a Drink): C.S. Lewis said that “Eating 

and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably.” We might take 

this as a cue for our own Read a Book Day celebration. There are some 

things to consider, though. I, for one, traditionally have trouble finding 

the right food to eat while reading (fruit like grapes and strawberries wet 

my fingers and the pages and large meals involving fork and knife make 

holding the book open unwieldy). But for Read a Book Day, I might put 

those past failures behind me. Baked goods like cookies and pastries 

make for great company, while coffee and tea are always enhancements 

to a good story. Heck, it’s the summer. You might even celebrate the day 

with a glass of wine or a special cocktail. 

Share a Quote or Reflection on Social Media: Many a book goes 

unread because it gets lost in the noise. It can be hard to know what’s 

worth our attention in the dizzying selection of books we have available 

and one of the most important resources we have as readers is a good 

recommendation. You can celebrate reading by excerpting a favorite 

quote from a book and sharing it on Facebook or Twitter. If you want to 

go the extra mile, dress up a favorite title for a photo on Instagram and 

caption it with why it means something to you. Picking the right book 

intimidates more people than you think and you never know who you’re 

helping and who might add your recommendation to their reading list. 

Go Outside of Your Typical Selection Habits: Some readers want to 

own their books and love bookstores. Some readers prefer the different 

selection and freedom of a library. Others prefer shopping online. All of 

these habits are great, but it can be rewarding to try something new. Does 

your community have a used bookstore? There’s a lot that might surprise 

you, especially if you’re used to going to Barnes & Noble. Do you like to 

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social. A good way to do this is to reach out to someone who could give 

you a recommendation. People are always happy to share their favorite 

titles and it’s a nice way to reconnect with someone over books. After all, a 

book’s very purpose is to connect us better to the world in the first place. 

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1. TRY ACTIVE STUDYING: Active studying is 

as simple as asking questions before, during 

and after study time. Not only does this help 

to give your study session direction, but it also 

helps keep you on track and reflect on how to 

improve for your next study session! 

Questions to ask yourself before you study: 

What am I about to learn? 

What do I already know about this subject? 

Questions to ask yourself while you study: 

How does this information fit into a bigger 

picture? 

Do I understand what I have just read? 

Can I paraphrase it? 

Are there any key words or ideas that I need to 

write down? Why are these words and ideas 

important? 

Questions to ask yourself after you study: 

What can I take away from this study session? 

What do I need to review or learn next time? 

HOW TO STUDY AT HOME 

(WITHOUT GETTING DISTRACTED) 

Studying at home has its perks: it’s a comfortable, low-pressure environment. However, there 

are a few reasons it can be difficult to study at home; with so many distractions, it’s easy to 

procrastinate-when you do start, it’s easy to get off track. 

At home, procrastination and distraction can prevent you from accomplishing what you 

need to get done. Watching TV, taking a nap, scrolling through social media or other activities 

(maybe even cleaning your room!), are big productivity killers that take you away from your 

goal of studying for or completing that assignment. 

Fortunately, there are a few tricks you can use to help you be more productive. Here are 8 

ways to help you stay focused and get more done when studying at home. 

2. GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP: Students of all 

ages should get at least eight hours of sleep 

every school night. It’s the best way to ensure 

that the brain is refreshed and ready to process 

all of the information learned during the day. It 

may be tempting to stay up late to cram, but it’s 

more beneficial to get enough rest. A full night’s 

sleep is especially important the night before a 

test-a good night’s sleep makes you more alert 

and improves memory for test material, leading 

to better test results. 

3. STUDY AT THE RIGHT TIME: Every student 

has his or her own daily highs and lows. Some 

people are night owls while some people 

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productive and don’t try to force yourself to study when your brainpower 

isn’t at its peak. Try to study when you are most alert, so you are able to 

process and retain the information that you are studying. 

4. HAVE A DESIGNATED STUDY AREA: Whether it’s the kitchen table or 

the desk in your bedroom, create an area to study that is a designated 

study zone. Try to reserve your bed for sleeping and avoid studying in it 

(it can be all too easy to take a nap!). Most importantly, keep your study 

space clean and organized so you can put more time into studying (and 

less trying to find a pen that works). 

5. EAT PROPERLY: Don’t forget to eat! Your body (and your brain) needs 

fuel to help stay in top form. Plus, it’s difficult to focus when your stomach 

is growling. Have healthy snacks while you study, but make sure they’re 

prepared in advance so you don’t spend too much time away from your 

work. More time away means more opportunity to be distracted! 

6. CREATE A TIMETABLE: Creating a timetable helps organize your time, 

schedules your breaks and is especially useful when you have multiple 

subjects to study. Write your schedule down so you can remember it 

and refer to it often. Set reasonable limits for how much time you spend 

studying each day and break your study session up into manageable 

chunks of time. 

7. USE A TIMER: Use a timer to help keep track of time and to make sure 

you stick to the timetable you created. Setting a timer helps keeps you 

focused on the task at hand, committed to working until the timer goes 

off and helps keep you on track to cover all the material you need to. 

Above all else, it helps keep your break time effective and guilt-free 

(because you’ve earned it!). 

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR STUDY TIME 

Although it seems convenient, studying at home can be difficultprocrastination 

and distraction can happen easily. But with a little bit of 

planning and organization, it can be an effective (and comfortable) place 

to study. Try some of these tips for studying at home to help you stay 

focused and more efficient with your study time. 

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love and guidance. National Grandparents Day gives grandchildren the 

opportunity to show love and appreciation to their grandparents. 

National Grandparents Day has its very own song. The National 

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presented Prill with the National Songwriter’s Award in recognition of his 

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National Grandparents Day is expected to grow in significance over the 

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Troop 128006, a Katy wide 2 nd Grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop, has 

opening for 2 nd grade girls. We welcome new to GS, returning & existing 

2 nd grade Girl Scouts. Meetings: Every other Monday, 6:30-8 PM, 20000 

Franz Road area. Contact Lee at gstroop128006@gmail.com for more 

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who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risktaker, 

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began more than 100 years ago with the original G.I.R.L., Juliette Gordon 

“Daisy” Low. On March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, she organized 

the very first Girl Scout troop and every year since, we’ve honored her 

vision and legacy, building girls of courage, confidence and character 

who make the world a better place. Chartered by GSUSA to provide Girl 

Scouting locally, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, a United Way agency, 

is one of the largest Girl Scout councils in the country serving more than 

53,000 girl members and 17,000 adults in 26 southeast Texas counties. 

We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls and 

we offer every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure 

and success. To volunteer, reconnect, donate or join, call 1-800-392-4340 

or visit www.gssjc.org. 

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 418 - 

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For the first time in its 100+ year history, the iconic program of the Boy 

Scouts of America will be open to young women, giving girls from ages 

11-17 the same experience that boys have traditionally enjoyed. Scouts 

BSA Troop 418 is a new girl-led unit, meeting at Trinity Baptist Church 

on Spring Green on Mondays 7:30-8:30 PM. We are looking to grow our 

troop and would love to have you join us! For more information contact 

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with a wide variety of activities that help boys develop leadership skills, 

build character, strengthen communication skills and demonstrate good 

citizenship. Boys entering first through fifth grades are welcome to join 

us anytime throughout the year. If you would like more information on 

joining Cub Scouts and participating in our summertime activities, please 

contact our Cubmaster Randy Barras at: 353katy@gmail.com. Keeping it 

fun. Doing our best. 

HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT PACK 164 

Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, 

responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home 

school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. 

Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are 

interested and your son is entering 1 st through 5 th grade, please contact 

Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722. 

WALKS/RUNs 

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,The Katy/West Houston Walk 

to End Alzheimer’s continues, but instead of hosting a large gathering, 

the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging participants to walk as 

individuals or in small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails across Katy, 

West Houston, Fulshear, Richmond and surrounding areas. 

Time-honored components of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s are being 

replicated. On walk day, an Opening Ceremony will feature local speakers 

and a presentation of Promise Flowers to honor the personal reasons 

participants join together to fight Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, all 

delivered to participants’ smartphones, tablets and computers. A small 

group of Alzheimer’s Association staff and volunteers will create the iconic 

Promise Garden in a “view only” format on Walk day on commercial Blvd 

along the original walk route to honor all those impacted by Alzheimer’s. 

To enhance the participant experience leading up to the event and on 

Walk day, new features are being added to the Walk to End Alzhemer’s 

mobile app to create an opportunity for the community to connect. 

Participants can use the app and new “Walk Mainstage’’ to track their 

steps and distance, follow a virtual Walk path, manage their Facebook 

fundraisers and access information and resources from the Association 

and Walk sponsors to help individuals and families affected by the 

disease. A new audio track is available to encourage participants along 

the way and to congratulate them upon completion of their Walk. 

There is no registration fee for participants. Sign up today as a team and 

encourage your friends, family members, neighbors, book club, gym and 

coworkers to join your team and start walking today!! There are many 

incentives to raise funds but our main objective this year is to increase 

participation in this growing community and increase awareness. For 

more info, please visit www.alz.org or call 800-272-3900. 

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SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP MARKETPLACE 

Shop ‘til You Drop Marketplace is a huge vendors market, which provides 

a unique and varied shopping experience. This event is an annual 

fundraiser that is put on by the Cy-Fair Women’s Club, a 501 (c)3 nonprofit, 

community-service based organization. Our fundraising efforts are 

directed back to the community. Vendors and shoppers look forward to 

the event year after year and our membership is committed to its success 

This year’s show will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at the 

Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, Texas 77433. The doors 

will open to shoppers from 9 AM to 5 PM. NEW THIS YEAR! We have added 

a virtual online market. For more details about the show and for current 

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FEMFEST HOUSTON: BLACK WOMEN’S VOICES - 

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WOMEN ROCK, annual concert fundraiser at RUDYARDS! - 

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HOUSTON WEST FAMILY GENEALOGY SOCIETY 

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1/4 cup olive oil 

1 tablespoon minced garlic 

1/2 teaspoon sea salt 

8 Roma tomatoes, sliced 

2 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crusts 

8 ounces shredded Mozzarella cheese 

4 ounces shredded Fontina cheese 

10 fresh basil leaves, washed, dried 

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 

DIRECTIONS: 

Stir together olive oil, garlic and salt; toss with tomatoes and allow to stand 

for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush each pizza crust with 

some of the tomato marinade. Sprinkle the pizzas evenly with Mozzarella 

and Fontina cheeses. Arrange tomatoes overtop, then sprinkle with shredded 

basil, Parmesan and feta cheese. 

Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 

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Source: http://allrecipes.com/ 

Butterscotch Bread Pudding 

You could make this on National Butterscotch Pudding Day September 

19th! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 loaf day-old bread, torn into small pieces 

4 cups milk 

2 cups brown sugar 

1/2 cup butter, melted 

3 eggs, beaten 

2 teaspoons vanilla extract 

1 cup butterscotch chips 

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into prepared pan. 

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Source: http://allrecipes.com/ 

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Garden Tips For September 

TIME NOW TO MAKE PLANS FOR 

FALL LANDSCAPING PROJECTS. 

• Clean up flowerbeds of fallen foliage, yellowed leaves and dead 

wood. Light green leaves may signify lack of iron (chlorosis). Correct 

with iron cheleates. 

• Cut off old dead foliage on irises. Scratch in a little bone meal around 

the roots. 

• Prune roses to reshape and groom plants for fall growth. Follow up with 

a dose of fertilizer the first week of September. 

• Plants come out of summer rest and go crazy. Insect populations 

explode as we get into cooler temperatures. Diseases that have been 

dormant wake up. 

- Citrus, croton, avocado and mango are susceptible to spider mites and 

thrips. Discourage them with a strong jet of water from a hose directed to 

the undersides of the leaves. 

- Hibiscus, citrus, palms, gardenia and ixora are susceptible to scale and 

mealybug. 

• Winter vegetable gardens and perennials get planted. 

• Wait until November to plant petunias and pansies. 

• Fire ants baits should be put out in September-October to lessen the 

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• St. Augustine grass gets its fall fertilizer during September. Continue 

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• When the heat and drought end, the weather could bring brown patch 

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• Get any pruning of hedges and such done now. You want the flush of 

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• Pre-emerge herbicide applications targeting annual bluegrass and 

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