Highland Trail November 2020

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Management Team Contacts
Brittany Minix, Community Manager
Direct Line: 713-329-7145
Email: bminix@pmghouston.com
Yvonne rodriguez, Assistant Community Manager
Direct Line: 713-329-7164
Email: Y.Rodriguez@pmghouston.com
Commissioner Steve Radack 281-463-6300
Street Repairs ( J. Martinez) 281-463-6300
Harris County - www.co.harris.tx.us
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Precinct 5 Constables 281-463-6666
Harris County Sheriff Dept. Non-emerg. 281-463-2648
West I-10 Volunteer Fire Department 281-675-3600
West I-10 Harris County EMS 281-392-8080
Poison Control Center 1-800-764-7661
Toxic Chemical & Oil Spills 1-800-424-8802
Highway Patrol 713-957-6192
SCHOOLS
KISD Administration 281-396-6000
KISD Transportation 281-396-2700
Hayes 281-647-3200
Pattison Elementary 281-237-5450
McMeans Junior High 281-647-7800
Taylor High School 281-647-3100
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MEDICAL
Katy Memorial Hermann 281-392-1111
Christus St. Catherine 281-599-5700
Memorial City Hospital 713-932-3000
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Trash: Texas Pride Disposal 281-342-8178
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Water/Sewer: Nottingham MUD 832-490-1600
Emergency Water/Sewer 832-490-1601
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Center Point Energy (Gas) 713-659-2111
Leaking gas fire 713-659-3552
Electricity - Reliant Energy (billing) 713-207-7777
Center Point Power Outage 713-207-2222
POST OFFICES Central # 1-800-275-8777
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KISD Tax Office 281-396-6100
Harris County Animal Control 281-999-3191
Harris County Mosquitoe Control 713-440-4800
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Highland Trails
Important Information
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS REMINDER
If you have not received your statement you should contact Margie
Pingleton at 713-329-7152 or mpingleton@pmghouston.com or go
to https://app.townsq.io/login to register to view your balance. PMG
sends the statements and collects this assessment for Highland Trails
HOA. The assessment is due January 1 st of each year and if not paid
by January 31 st , PMG implements a collection procedure for pursuing
delinquent accounts, which is a part of the management contract with
the association. For each month an assessment or any portion thereof,
remains unpaid, it is subject to interest and a $20 administrative charge
is added to the delinquent owner’s account. Unpaid accounts are subject
to reporting to the credit bureau, filing an affidavit of lien against the
property and may result in foreclosure of the property. Any owner who is
unable to pay the assessment when due is encouraged to contact PMG
immediately before the assessment becomes late to make payment
arrangements. Please refer to your Association’s documents for further
information regarding the annual assessment. These documents can be
found on the TownSq website/application.
DEED RESTRICTIONS
Inspections are done roughly once a month by PMG Houston and if you
have received a letter or have any concerns about maintenance, please
reach out to the Management Team.
MODIFICATION/HOME IMPROVEMENTS
As a reminder, please be advised that all exterior changes/improvements
require prior approval by submitting the Architectural Review Form. All
requests or proposed plans should not begin until approval is received
by the Architectural Control Committee.
Log on to TownSq and download The Highland Trails ACC Form under
Documents, Forms.
TRASH CANS
After pick-up, all garbage cans must be stored out of public view or you
are in violation of the Deed Restrictions.
Trash is picked up days are Mondays & Thursdays.
The complete set of rules for trash/recycling is listed at the Texas Pride
Disposal website: www.texaspridedisposal.com/collection-guidelines.
html.
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• Pay your assessments online.
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providing free meals to all Katy area students on Monday, September 21 st .
Students can receive breakfast and lunch at no cost through December
31 st or pending available funds through the USDA and TDA.
“All students are eligible for one breakfast and one lunch meal per day
per federal guidance,” said Nutrition & Food Service Executive Director
Donna Pittenger. “Parents can however add funds to their student’s Pay
N’ Go meal account for a la carte purchases or in preparation for when the
USDA waiver ends,” added Pittenger.
For students participating in Katy ISD virtual instruction, as well as
children 18 and under not enrolled in Katy ISD, breakfast and lunch can
be picked up at designated school curbside distribution sites from 4 to
6 PM, Monday through Friday. Meals are packaged to be heated and
eaten at home and are to be picked up a day before the intended use.
Distribution sites include:
· Cinco Ranch High School, 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX 77494
· Mayde Creek High School, 19202 Groeschke Road, Katy, TX 77084
· Morton Ranch High School, 21000 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77449
The TDA policy now requires parents picking up meals, without a student,
to present one of the following forms of documentation for each child:
an official letter, email, electronic school application, student report
card, student ID card, attendance records with student’s names or a birth
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Once the waiver expires, Katy ISD will switch back to the National School
Lunch and Breakfast Program. Free and reduced meal applications must
still be submitted for the 2020-2021 school year to determine benefits after
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DONATUTORS
Donatutors is a nonprofit tutoring organization that donates 100% of
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TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL’S HOLIDAY HOME TOUR
This holiday season, come on out and tour 6 beautifully decorated homes!
For only $20, you will get a ticket to view all 6 homes or for $30, you can
visit all 6 homes PLUS a 7 th “bonus” home for refreshments and pictures
with Santa! Only want pictures with Santa? We’ve got you covered! For
only $10 you can visit just the bonus home! We’ve got something for
everyone this holiday season!
Thursday, December 3 rd : 5-9 PM
Friday, December 4 th : 10 AM-2 PM
Saturday, December 5 th : 5-9 PM
Tickets on Sale at:
Hauerlands Purveyors of Fine Goods - 1648 Mason Rd.
THSProjectGrad.com (Pay by Venmo. Pick up tickets at O’Christmas Tree
House night/day of tour)
Taylor High School Senior Office (Attending students only)
Pre-sale ticket prices:
$30 - 6 houses plus 7th house with refreshments and holiday photo
$20 - Home Tour with 6 beautifully decorated houses
$10 - Bonus house only with refreshments and holiday picture
**Add $5 to ticket price if purchasing day of event
Gift Baskets, Wreaths and Decorated Tiered Trays will be available for sale.
All proceeds go toward giving our 2021 graduating seniors a safe, fun
way to celebrate the night of their graduation. We thank you for your
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have parents who served in Iraq or Afghanistan alone. All
of us share in the responsibility of caring for our military
families and veterans. These families have stepped up to
the plate at great personal cost and the toll that multiple
and extended deployments take can be very high. Stress
levels sky rocket and spouses and children can struggle
when service members are gone for prolonged periods
and some may even have a difficult time adjusting when
the service member returns. All of these families deserve
some recognition and our appreciation.
10 WAYS TO RECOGNIZE MILITARY FAMILY
APPRECIATION MONTH
The month of November is Military Family Month. This provides us all the opportunity
to celebrate the sacrifices and contributions that service members’ families have made
and continue to make. As we celebrate the annual November Military Appreciation
Month take the time to honor our veterans, their families and the sacrifices they’ve
made.
“Military families exemplify the courage and resolve that define our national character.
For their country and their loved ones, they rise to the challenges of multiple
deployments and frequent moves - spouses who care and provide for children in their
partners’ absence, kids who make new friends and leave known comforts behind. They
are the force behind the force, patriots who support their family members in uniform
while enriching the communities they call home.” The sacrifices and duty involved in
service to the nation often goes unnoticed by those in the civilian world. Countless
moves. Nonstop deployments. Extended deployments…Over two million children
Families who not only survive, but thrive - who every day
serve with courage and honor, rate extra kudos. As we
celebrate the annual November Military Appreciation
Month take the time to honor our veterans, their families
and the sacrifices they’ve made. A familiar question is
what can you do?
1. SAY Thank you!
2. Write a thank you note to a family for what they’ve
sacrificed.
3. Provide job opportunities.
4. Offer workplace flexibility.
5. Offer to babysit. Imagine 6-9 months with no spouse
at home to support you! Yup - let that sink in! Offer to
babysit. Often. It can be a sanity saver.
6. Perform a random act of kindness for the family, while
remaining anonymous.
7. Volunteer your time. Cut the grass. Rake leaves. Clear
gutters.
8. Thank them publicly (on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
for their sacrifice.
9. Donate to a veterans’ charity on their behalf.
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10 Alternatives to a
Thanksgiving Turkey
There are plenty of alternative Thanksgiving meals that
will give you that holiday feeling. Here are some ideas:
• Pork Roast: Adding apples and cinnamon will ensure
that no one misses the turkey when you serve this dish. It
smells and tastes like holiday heaven.
• Roasted Chicken: A roasted chicken certainly qualifies as
a solid turkey replacement.
• Thanksgiving Jambalaya: You can substitute any meat
here: turkey breast slices, chicken, shrimp.
• Baked Cod or Microwaved Salmon: Who says you can’t
serve fish on Thanksgiving!
• Eggplant Parmesan: Both vegetarians and nonvegetarians
alike will love you for this.
• Leg of Lamb: A great alternative that will everyone,
especially if you add exotic spices and seasonings.
• Beef Stew: Hearty and plentiful; your house will be filled
with the most amazing aromas.
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HOLIDAY WEIGHT
Mashed potatoes, homemade apple pie, stuffing, hot
dinner rolls with melted butter, creamed corn, green
bean casserole, salad with all the fixins’ and of course
the main dish - the BIRD. All of this equals at least
2,000+ calories. What is a holiday food enthusiast
to do? Yes, you CAN avoid the holiday weight gain!
Here’s how:
• Drink H2O before you eat: chances are, you are
thirsty before any and every meal; drink a full glass
of water to quench your thirst first, then notice you
will feel fuller.
• Rainbow plate: make sure your plate has color - fresh/
not creamed items, broiled or grilled vegetables,
protein, carbohydrate and again, water.
• On the side: those side dishes - mashed potatoes,
casseroles, stuffing, dressing, etc. are SIDES not main
dishes; make sure to keep these portions small.
• NO to salad dressing: hooray there is a salad! BUT
- that tasty dressing (ranch, thousand island, French,
Russian, balsamic vinaigrette, etc.) will reverse the
purpose of the ruffage; instead, make your own
dressing at home and bring it with you or simply ask
for olive oil, salt & pepper and maybe a hint of lemon.
• Walk it off: finished eating? Go for a WALK; football
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cRAFT SHOWS/FESTIVALS
SECOND ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET
Faith West Academy (2225 Porter Rd) is holding its Second Annual Holiday
Market on Saturday, November 7, 2020, 10 AM-4 PM. Come out and spend
some time supporting local artists and vendors while getting a head start
on holiday shopping! Please contact FaithWestFineArtsNetwork@gmail.
com for more information.
GARAGE SALES
WESTHEIMER LAKES &
WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES
Our residents have cleaned out their closets and can’t wait for you to stop
by on Saturday, November 7 th from 7 AM to 12 Noon! You’ll find treasures
galore in our community-wide garage sale! Residents will be selling their
items right out of their garages. For a map and list of items being sold at
Westheimer Lakes and Westheimer Lakes North, don’t forget to stop by
one of the offices on the day of the sale.
Westheimer Lakes - 26103 Canyon Fields Drive, Richmond 77406, 832-
222-2355. Don’t miss out!
Community Events
THE WOMEN’S FUND FOR HEALTH EDUCATION
AND RESILIENCY: 10TH ANNUAL ROCKIN’
RESILIENCY LUNCHEON
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit
providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be
advocates for their health, is pleased to announce its 10 th Annual Rockin’
Resiliency Luncheon on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 11 AM. The
Women’s Fund along with Luncheon Chairs Christine and Steve Johnson
are hosting an in-person luncheon at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, 2222 West
South Loop, Houston, TX 77027, along with a virtual event online for
guests to celebrate at a distance.
Guests along with girls and women who participate in The Women’s
Fund’s Health Education classes are invited to the fun-filled afternoon
featuring a keynote speaker, silent auction and more.
The Women’s Fund invites everyone to support the mission to help more
adolescent girls and women lead happier, healthier and more resilient
lives by purchasing a sponsorship or tickets to the Rockin’ Resiliency
Luncheon at www.thewomensfund.org/events.
For 41 years, The Women’s Fund has educated girls and women in the
Houston area through classes, workshops, lectures and publications
that teach resiliency skills and relate those skills to current health risks.
Dedicated to ensuring positive health outcomes for individuals and
communities, The Women’s Fund serves close to 12,000 women and
adolescent girls and distributes 9,913 publications each year.
For more information, visit www.womensfund.org, call 713-623-6543 or
follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
NCL-Katy Chapter
Membership Drive
National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), the oldest and largest motherdaughter
volunteer organization in the nation, gives mothers and
daughters unique opportunities to strengthen their bond while growing
together and improving their communities through philanthropic,
leadership and cultural activities. For the 2021-2022 Membership Year,
we are accepting applications for mothers with daughters currently in 6 th
grade in the Katy ISD, Richmond, Fulshear or Sealy areas. Deadline for all
applications and required forms is due 1/15/2021.
We look forward to meeting everyone as you learn more about
this opportunity to make a aluable impact to our community while
strengthening your mother/daughter bond by joining NCL-Katy chapter.
If you are interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity,
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Membership at membershipkaty@nclonline.org
NATIONAL DAYS IN November
Did you know that every month has some sort of National day, week
or even the whole month is a National month? Some could be used to
plan a fun day with the family or create a project for the kids on a rainy
afternoon or maybe just start an interesting discussion! Here is a partial
list of what we found for the month of November:
November 1 st : National Author’s Day
November 2 nd : National Deviled Egg Day
November 3 rd : National Sandwich Day
November 4 th : National Candy Day
November 5 th : National Doughnut Day
November 6 th : National Nachos Day
November 7 th : National Stress Awareness Day
November 8 th : National Cappuccino Day
November 9 th : National Scrapple Day
November 10 th : National Vanilla Cupcake Day
November 11 th : National Sundae Day
November 12 th : National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
November 13 th : National World Kindness Day
November 14 th : National Pickle Day
November 15 th : National Bundt (Pan) Day
November 16 th : National Fast Food Day
November 17 th : National Homemade Bread Day
November 18 th : National Vichyssoise Day
November 19 th : National Carbonated Beverage W/Caffeine Day
November 20 th : National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
November 21 st : National Stuffing Day
November 22 nd : National Cranberry Relish Day
November 23 rd : National Cashew Day
November 24 th : National Sardines Day
November 25 th : National Parfait Day
November 26 th : National Cake Day
November 27 th : National Bavarian Cream Pie Day
November 28 th : National French Toast Day
November 29 th : Electronic Greetings Day
November 30 th : National Mason Jar Day
Monthly Events, Holidays
Adopt A Senior Pet Month, National Diabetes Month, Aviation History
Month, Epilepsy Awareness Month, Lung Cancer Awareness Month,
Military Family Appreciation Month, Adoption Month, PPSI AIDS
Awareness Month, Alzheimer’s Disease Month, COPD Month, Family
Stories Month, Scholarship Month, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
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ANNOUNCES 2020-2021 SEASON
Chelsea Market Theater, 4617 Montrose Blvd. #100, Houston, TX 77006
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater has put a hold on live productions until
December 2020, to insure the safety of our patrons and our artists. We
hope you are all safe and healthy and we miss you. In the meantime, we
have some other free treats in store while we wait for the time to be right
for live theater.
FINE WINES - November 2020 (exact dates TBA) Online
FEMFEST HOUSTON: BLACK WOMEN’S VOICES - December 4-6, 2020 at 14
Pews, 800 Aurora St, Houston TX 77009
WOMEN ROCK, annual concert fundraiser at RUDYARDS! - February 2021
Exact Date TBA
TOOTH AND TAIL: full production - March 18-April 3, 2021, Deluxe Theater,
3303 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020
Keep an eye on our website, www.mildredsumbrella.com for ticket sales
and developments. For more information, call 832-463-0409 or send an
email to info@mildredsumbrella.com.
STAGEWORKS THEATRE
FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT 7:30 PM
SUNDAY MATINEES AT 3 PM
Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas
77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.
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Cherry Lollipops
You could make this on National Candy Day November 4th!
INGREDIENTS:
Nonstick cooking spray
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter
1 box (3-ounce) cherry gelatin dessert mix
Special Equipment:
20 (4-inch) lollipop sticks
Metal tablespoon-size measuring spoon
Candy thermometer
DIRECTIONS:
Spray 2 large baking sheets with nonstick spray. Arrange 10 lollipop
sticks on each baking sheet, spacing evenly apart.
Stir sugar, corn syrup and butter in small saucepan over low heat until
sugar has dissolved. Slowly bring to boil, stirring frequently. Continue
cooking for 7 minutes or until candy thermometer registers 275 degrees.
Stir in gelatin until smooth. Using metal tablespoon and working quickly,
spoon syrup over one end of each lollipop stick. Cool completely.
Wrap each lollipop in plastic wrap and store in airtight container.
Source: recipelink.com
Amish White Bread
You could make this on Homemade Bread Day November 17th!
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2/3 cup white sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 cups bread flour
DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water and then stir in yeast.
Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam. Mix salt and oil into
the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time. Knead dough on a lightly floured
surface until smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl and turn dough to coat.
Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes and divide in half. Shape
into loaves and place into two well oiled 9x5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise
for 30 minutes or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans.
Source: allrecipes.com
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• Feed roses lightly, but avoid nitrogen fertilizers. Do not prune now.
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• Remove dead foliage and plant debris to help eradicate insects
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• Bananas are more likely to bear fruit if the trunk does not die back
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Getting
your annual
mammogram is
still important.
During the coronavirus
pandemic, we are:
Screening all patients,
ensuring only those without
COVID-19 symptoms are
seen in the office.
Houston Methodist West Hospital
can see you safely.
Getting your annual mammogram is one of the most
important steps you can take to stay healthy. That’s why
our Breast Care Centers are taking every necessary
precaution during the coronavirus pandemic to keep
you and our staff members safe.
Wearing masks and other
personal protective equipment
while providing patient care.
FRY ROAD
GREENHOUSE ROAD
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BREAST CARE CENTER
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Implementing additional
sanitation processes
to disinfect all equipment
and surfaces.
Redesigning waiting rooms
and check-in procedures
to ensure social distancing.
Visit houstonmethodist.org/breast-care or call 832.522.7465
to schedule your mammogram today. We do not require a doctor’s
order for your annual screening mammogram.
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