tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69214912011-08-07T17:56:04.082-05:00<big>Craig Woods <br> a neighborhood blog</big>Neighborhood Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10852951201152214268noreply@blogger.comBlogger1441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921491.post-15484079382847031822011-08-07T17:47:00.004-05:002011-08-07T17:56:04.317-05:00

A website called Every Block Houston helps you keep up with what's going on in your hood. Get nearby news from numerous sources, including crime reports from HPD. Check it out at houston.everyblock.com/streets/crime-reports

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Saturday, January 16, is Arbor Day. Celebrate at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center on from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities will include a tree seedling give away and a native tree sale. See the website for more info: www.houstonarboretum.org

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Take a moment to pay your respects to those who gave their lives . . . .Visit the Remembrance website www.remember.gov

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Coming soon the Bell Tower Center, I'm looking forward to trying them out.

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Coming soon to a neighborhood near you? Maybe. Supermercado de Walmart!

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Offered at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center in March. Call 713 681-8433 or see their web site www.houstonarboretum.org for more details.

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Can you smell it? Christmas is in the air!Unfortunately neither sights nor sounds nor intoxicating scents are enough to get me in the mood. No decorating has been done at my house, no presents bought or wrapped. s-i-g-h Hope the spirit of Christmas takes hold soon!

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Yep.You weren't dreaming.It really snowed in Htown and we have the pictures to prove it!

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The Economy seems to have everyone down . . .oh noooo,Looks like Santahas lost his head.Poor Blitzen and Rudolphdiscover Santa's deflated body.Flat brokeor BUSTED?What's with all thesedeflated santas anyway,haven't they heardwe're in an inflationary period?

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I found obstacles in/on the sidewalks (where there are sidewalks) making it difficult for folks with bad knees to walk, and what about people in wheelchairs?

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I came to a fork in the road . . .

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Whoa, what a mess.Survived the hurricane OK. Just the usual limbs down. No trees through the roof, but some of our neighbors weren't so lucky.No electricity = SOP, sure miss the Inet tho. . . unfortunately we didn't have electricity for three l-o-n-g weeks.The torrential rains were another story, wow, it was really coming down and lasted for hours. We nearly had water in the house except for our

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An article about a "rambling, illustrated walking tour by David Beebe and John Nova Lomax" along Long Point ... and beyond!

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At a May 15 meeting sponsored by Spring Branch's Super Neighborhood groups, Mayor White promised Spring Branch residents that plans would be in motion for Long Point reconstruction to continue after he and Council member Toni Lawrence left office in 2010.The city plans to make Long Point two lanes in each direction with a landscaped median in between and improvements to all major intersections.

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Check the city of Houston Calendar of Events to find out!

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Here is a website recommended by HPD with tips for helping to keep your identity safe.www.idsafety.org

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Any Gang Activity in our area? If so report suspected gang activity/information to the HPD Gang Division tip line at 713-247-GANG (4264) All reports to the tip line are kept confidential. If you wish to be contacted by an investigator you must leave your name and phone number on your phone message.

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The Houston Police Department is asking for your help in identifying unknown persons or locating persons who have already been charged with a crime. Follow this link to photographs. If you recognize anyone call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).

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Click to test your internet connection speed

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Icelandic Poppy Jigsaw Puzzle

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Early Voting:Tuesday, February 19th - Friday, February 29thElection Day:Tuesday, March 4, 2008For more information and to find your polling place visit www.harrisvotes.org

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State Rep. Dwayne Bohac is pleased to report a number of improvements in the Spring Branch area will have positive impacts on the community.The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Memorial City Management District are collaborating to beautify the intersections of Gessner and I-10 and Bunker Hill and I-10.New business will make its mark at Bunker Hill Road and I-10, where Fidelis

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CrimeReports.com is a reporting and mapping Web site that compiles and displays incidents on searchable maps. They take data from police and puts them into map form so users can see where police calls and arrests have been made. The system started in Virginia and has been expanding since first introduced last year. Hope it comes to Houston soon!

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Saturday, January 19 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center will host an Arbor Day Celebration. Activities include a seedling giveaway and tree and shrub sale. The Arboretum is located at 4501 Woodway. Call 713-681-8433 for more information.On Monday, Trees For Houston and the City of Houston will host a seedling giveaway. Species include various oaks, mayhaw and pecan. For

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Looks like Ral's Cafe Bistro has met the same fate as their predecessor, Patisserie Descours. I will miss those sweet potato fries!The 99 cent store is history too!

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"Help Our Troops Call Home" allows anyone to send Military Exchange Global Prepaid Phone cards to individual servicemembers (designated by the sender) or to "any servicemember" through a variety of charitable partners. By simply logging on to www.aafes.org or calling 800-527-2345, friends, family members and even civic groups can take part in the effort by sending any one of three Military

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Help enhance the quality of life for Harris County nursing home and assisted living residents in your community by becoming a trained and certified state ombudsman. An Ombudsman is an advocate who works with residents, family members, and staff to bring about changes in the way older adults are cared for and help them to exercise their right to dignity, self-determination, and quality care. If

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The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with the city in its 10-year battle to restrict the locations where topless clubs, adult book stores and "modeling" studios can operate.

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- CenterPoint Energy suggests you turn off the electricity at the main breaker if you evacuate or expect flood waters to approach your home.- DO NOT turn off your gas at the meter. You can turn off the gas at each appliance but the gas lines need to maintain pressure to keep water from entering the system. - If a severe hurricane strikes Houston, Centerpoint estimates it could take up to 2 months

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The new fiscal year (FY2008) begins July 1. Mayor Bill White has just presented his proposed annual budget to City Council. Read the City Controller Newsletter at www.houstontx.gov/controller

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On July 2 many garbage routes and collection schedules will change. To get the word out the city will send out at least three direct-mail pieces in addition to radio announcements and neighborhood signs. The changes could save the city money though more efficiently sequenced routes. The title of this article links to a city web page where you can put in your street name and see if these changes

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A bill was passed in the Texas Senate that permits the study of the Bible and other religious texts in public schools. Senator Craig Estes of Wichita Falls who sponsored the bill said the "Bible is a critical piece of literature in the western tradition, and has influenced writers and public icons from Shakespeare to Martin Luther King Jr." His bill will permit schools to offer courses that study

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Memorial Day was created to honor and remember those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. Don't forget those who gave their all for their country -- for you and me.We cherish too, the Poppy redThat grows on fields where valor led,It seems to signal to the skiesThat blood of heroes never dies. - Moina Michael

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According to the Texas Senate News Texas cities will no longer be able to use cameras to enforce speed limits. "Senator John Carona, who sponsored HB 922, said he was concerned that these cameras served only to increase revenue rather than protect public safety."Also passed Monday was HB 1052, sponsored by Sen. Carona. This bill addresses the Red Light Cameras and will "require cities to post

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(AUSTIN) -- Owners who let dangerous dogs roam free could face jail time if those dogs hurt someone under a bill passed by the Senate Thursday. El Paso Senator Eliot Shapleigh says that the current law, under which owners face only a misdemeanor charge, is out of proportion to the severity of the injuries dog mauling victims receive. Under his bill, owners would be criminally liable and face a

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AUSTIN — This week the House ammended SB 1119 giving Texas cities two years to prove that red light cameras promote safety or remove them.

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State Representative Dwayne Bohac (R-Houston) is pleased to announce that House Bill 2151, also known as the "Graffiti Accountability Act of 2007", has passed the Texas House of Representatives with overwhelming support. HB 2151 is an anti-graffiti measure aimed at discouraging would-be offenders from engaging in vandalism. The bill targets delinquents who choose to "tag" public street signs or

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On May 12th, voters will have the opportunity to ratify an amendment to the Texas Constitution that provides additional property tax relief to the elderly and disabled. Amendment No. 1 - the only proposition on the May ballot - will deliver real and meaningful tax relief to those who did not receive a reduction in their school taxes in 2006.

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May 7, 2007The Texas House of Representatives has approved legislation to help ensure the integrity of the ballot by requiring photo identification to vote.

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Monday, May 7, 2007AUSTIN, TX — The Texas House has overwhelmingly approved House Bill 922 that prohibits the use of cameras combined with motion-sensing technology for the purposes of issuing speeding tickets. The bill author, State Representative Vicki Truitt (Keller) said, “It's important to enforce our speed limits, but we need to do so in ways that protect our basic rights.” HB 922 will be

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Monday, May 7, 2007(AUSTIN) - Today, the Texas House of Representatives gave preliminary approval to House Bill 13 by Rep. David Swinford (Dumas) to improve the coordination of homeland security operations along the Texas border and reduce criminal activity.

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State Representative Dwayne Bohac, R-Houston, is pleased to report that three anti-crime bills he authored or co-authored this legislative session are moving closer to becoming state law. These measures will protect homeowners who use deadly force to protect themselves, increase the penalty for burglary of an automobile, and assist police in finding stolen property.

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State Representative Dwayne Bohac, R-Houston, co-authored House Bill 2772 last week that puts a two year hold on the Trans-Texas Corridor and allows the legislature to study the way the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) handles all toll roads. Read more at www.bohac.com

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State Representative Dwayne Bohac (R-Houston) has filed four bills to limit increases on appraisals and expand tax exemptions on homesteads. "With Texas' large budget surplus, we have an opportunity to provide Texans with meaningful property tax relief and strong taxpayer protections". Read the whole article: www.bohac.com

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Bring the whole family and enjoy an unforgetable holiday celebration. Come Dressed As Your Favorite Holiday Character!where: Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market 7960 Long Point at Wirtwhen: December 14, 2006 6-9pm

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Up to two(2) five-gallon shade trees of the homeowners choice (live oak, red maple, bald cypress, magnolia, or bur oak) will be delivered, professionally planted with hydrogel, mulched, and staked in an individual’s yard for a nominal fee if certain criteria are met. For more information see the website (title is link) or contact Bonnie Brooks at 713-385-3090, or e-mail bonniebrooks9@hotmail.com

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Have your pet's photo taken with Santa or buy a personalized stocking for your best friend. Citizens for Animal Protection will sponsor an adoption drive and open house from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 at 11925 Katy Freeway. Refreshments will be served. On CAP's wish list is canned food for the orphaned pets they have rescued, paper towels, garbage bags, clay cat litter, bleach and CASH! Call CAP at

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SUPPORT the Troops who are far from family this holiday season.Want to send your support to a Soldier in harm's way, but have no idea of what to send, who to send it to, or how to send it? Check out Any Soldier to adopt a soldier.Sponsor a care package through the USOcares programChoose a care package at Treat for Troopsor check out a long list of programs and web sites at America Supports You.

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Long Point Road, which runs east/west through the middle of Spring Branch, is one of Houston's earliest roads. (from answers.com)

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LOOKS LIKE IT'S BEEN LEASED, sign is down.1519 Johanna will be available for lease beginning approximately the middle of October. For more information contact Eileen at rewhiz@hotmail.com

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Our friend and neighbor is back in the hospital. Please remember her in your prayers.

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A tribute to the troops will be held on May 28th from noon til 10 p.m. at Memorial City Mall near the Dillard's parking garage. There will be military vehicles on display, WW II Airplanes, food and fireworks. For more information www.memorialcitymall.com or call 713-426-5437

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The world's oldest and largest Art Car Parade, rolls again on Saturday, May 13, 2006 on Allen Parkway at 1 pm!(click on title for parade map)

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Learn more about deed restrictions, how to amend them or defend them in court at an event is sponsored by District A Councilwoman Toni Lawrence, District C Councilwoman Anne Clutterbuck and District E Councilwoman Addie Wiseman. From 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., May 13 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas.

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In an effort to reduce our dependence on foreign oil imports and combat escalating gas prices, State Representative Dwayne Bohac introduced House Bill 16 in the current special session that will reward consumers who choose to purchase hybrid engine vehicles (HEV's). Read the press release here.

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The City of Houston and Keep Houston Beautiful will be hosting the 2006 Environmental Summit on Thursday, June 1, 2006 at the Marriott Westchase, 2900 Briarpark Dr. There will be sessions on air quality, flooding, energy issues, sustainable development, pollution reduction and community education. The noontime program will feature a Recycled Fashion Show and keynote address and award by Mayor

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Welcome Home and Get Well wishes to our good friend and neighbor Aimee Atkinson who has been released from Saint Luke's hospital.

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City Controller Annise Parker has shut down 11 special bank accounts as a precaution. Read the Controller's Newsletter.

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State Rep. Dwayne Bohac and Sen. Kyle Janek will push legislation that cuts in half the maximum property value increase homeowners face each year. Read all about it at www.bohac.com

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Problems in the office of Mayor Pro Tem Carol Alvarado have sparked investigations by the city's Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the district attorney, audits by the Controller's Office and lots of soul searching among city officeholders. Read the Controller's Perspective at http://www.houstontx.gov/controller/mail/Newt406.htm#yes

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This annual plant sale features more than 2,000 varieties of native plants rarely found at retail nurseries. Proceeds from the sale support many educational programs and projects at the arboretum.Where: Mercer Arboretum, 22306 Aldine-Westfield, HumbleWhen: March 17 and 18Info: call 281-443-873

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April 1 is Keep Houston Beautiful Day. This will launch Houston’s participation in the Great American Cleanup. No fooling! Volunteers can register for Houston activities that take place between April 1 and May 31. To learn more about Houston’s participation in the Great American Cleanup log on to www.houstonbeautiful.org

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Thanks to Kathryn Garcia for sending this image!

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Free vascular and stroke risk screenings will be offered at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Memorial City on Friday and Saturday, March 31 and April 1, from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The screenings will be performed on the eighth floor of the East Tower of the facility at 921 Gessner.Call 1-866-220-7283 for required pre-registration.

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When: Friday-Sunday, March 3-5. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 4 p.m. SundayWhere: Terrace United Methodist Church, 1203 Wirt RoadTickets: Can be purchased at the door for $10 adults; $5 students.For more information, call 713-686-4328 or e-mail info@terraceumc.org.

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Details are available at www.katyfreeway.org or by calling TXDOT at 281-589-5924

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The HPD Spring Branch Storefront, 8400 Long Point, will host a series of crime prevention presentations and have brochures available throughout the entire month of March, 2006.The dates and times are listed in the newsletter for anyone interested in attending these programs. Please Contact Officer Bob Smith or Officer Joe Pennington at 832-394-0100 to reserve your slot for one of the dates and

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The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trains people in our neighborhoods in basic disaster skills, like fire suppression, urban search and rescue, medical operations. It helps you to to take a more active role in emergency preparedness.Classes meet for 8 weeks from 6:30 to 9:30. Training begins on Tuesday, April 4th at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 4040 Watonga 77092. To

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You can read the lastest issue online here

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when: 6:30 p.m. March 7 where: Scarborough High School, 4141 Costa Rica Road.

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DWAYNE BOHAC ANNOUNCES WESTVIEW ROAD NEARING COMPLETIONHOUSTON - Texas Department of Transportation will soon complete construction of Westview Road between Campbell and Bingle Roads in early March, State Representatives Beverly Woolley and Dwayne Bohac announced."I called TxDOT because I was concerned about the timeliness of the project," Bohac said. "Considering the technical circumstances that

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A longtime resident of Craig Woods, Ana Guardado is a great neighbor and an asset to the community. She has enhanced the whole neighborhood with the extensive work she has done to beautify her home and yard. Beauty is not only her hobby, it’s her passion and her business! Read the rest of the story in the newsletter and call Ana for a complimentary consultation and “get the glow” of soft, smooth,

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The apartment building on the north side of Flowerdale and Wirt was sold, just before Christmas, to Tony Roubik. In case anyone wants to call him about any problems, the number is. 713-858-1144

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Months after trumpeting plans for major expansion, the owners of Courtesy Chevrolet Dealership, (VT Inc.) on the Katy Freeway at Silber, shuttered the business last week and handed pink slips to more than 70 people. Read the rest of the story in the newsletter.

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In late 2005, Geneta “Red” Huffman, a waitress at the 59 Diner, had a string of bad luck. The restaurant closed to move to a new location, and an uninsured driver totaled her car and sent her to the hospital. She was in a dire financial situation when Jim Birney heard about her plight. Jim, a Craig Woods resident, and past president of the Civic Association, sent o-ut an email S.O.S. to the

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We need to rid our community of the graffiti, which stains our District and invites more criminal behavior into it, and send a statement that we will not tolerate this attack on our people and property.With this in mind, I am forming a Graffiti Taskforce to combat the growing problem of tagging and gang graffiti in District A. I have asked District A resident Mike Knox, a former fifteen year

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Wishing everyone a successful and productive year.Congratulations to all the new street reps and officers and THANKS to all the outgoing volunteers who have given so much to the association!

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The following officers and street reps will be installed at the first meeting in January. The final Board meeting for this year will be Tuesday December 13, 2005, 7 p.m. at Kroger's. The meeting is as always open to every resident in the neighborhood.Election Results: (one year terms) President - Cliff Collins Vice President - Kathryn Garcia Secretary - Bob Mayhugh Treasurer - Nerice

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* Dec 4: The annual Christmas Carillon Concert. 4:00pm at the Bell Tower Center, 1330 Wirt at Westview. Warm cider and cookies will be served and the tower will be open during the recital for visitors- - - - -* Dec 9/10: St. Mark Lutheran Church and School presents The Gift, A Christmas Pageant. Presentations will be Friday, December 9th at 7:30 p.m.and Saturday, December 10th at 4:30 and 7:

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Tuesday, November 22, 2005Kroger's Meeting room (2nd floor) Come on and take part in your Civic Association election and enjoy some treats!

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State Rep. Dwayne Bohac and Council Member Toni Lawrence to hold Gang and Graffiti Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, October 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the auditorium of Spring Woods High School

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The American Red Cross is taking donations to help the thousands of victims at http://www.redcross.org/donate/donate.html.The Salvation Army is providing services for victims and first responders. Donate via the web at http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/USNSAHome.htm or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY.

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'Seven Fridays at 7:00'1330 Wirt at WestviewSept 2 - David Hunsberger - Berkeley, CASept 9 - Gert Oldenbeuving - Zutphen, The NetherlandsSept 16 - Carol Jickling Lens - Houston, TXSept 23 - Larry Weinstein - Dayton, OHSept 30 - Kim Schafer - Austin, TXOct 7 - Carlo van Ulft - Centralia, IL (back by popular demand!)Oct 14 - Julianne Vanden Wyngaard - Grand Rapids, MI

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Among other things, they took my laptop, a white apple iBook. They broke a window to get in and took what they could carry mostly electronic gadgetry. ~Sharon Hendrix, Auline Lane

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Mayor Bill White is asking for your help to make "Reach Out to Dropouts" 2005 an even greater success than it was last year. Logon to the City of Houston website at www.houstontx.gov where you will find a link to online registration and online training underneath "City Highlights." For more information, please call Houston A+ Challenge at (713) 658-1881.

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If You Suspect Possible Deed Restriction Violations: You can notify the City of Houston's Deed Restriction Hotline at 713-437-6769.

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Learn About Proposed Development in Your Neighborhood — Subscribe to the Email Plat Reportwww.houstontx.gov/planning/Publications/listsrv/subscribe_plat.html

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Representative Dwayne Bohac (R-Houston) passed House Resolution 2195 declaring October 29, 2005 as Spring Branch Day in Texas, in honor of the third annual Spring Branch Parade and Festival. Click here to read You can read more about the history of Spring Branch here.

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Send a card, letter or a package. Get a name and address from here Where to Send. There is a list of names in the left hand column and instructions and information in the center column. There are also tips on What to Send and How to Send it plus a FAQ page with more information.I sent one to a young woman from a San Antonio medical unit stationed in Tikrit, and it was easy.

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Mattie Ruth Moore, of Johanna, is leaving the neighborhood that has been her home since August 1969. She is moving to a condo in the Kirkwood area. Read more

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Mission: to protect Texas homeowners from being taxed out of their homes. Visit the web site www.appraisalcap.com

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The Ultimate Fireworks Experience Sunday, July 3rd at 9:30 p.m.Memorial City MallBring your own lawn chairs and Join us in honoring the men & women who have bravely served the United States with a special fireworks display. Parking map available at www.shopmemorialcity.com/billboard/blast_map.html Recital at the Bell Tower Center CarillonMonday July 4th at 5 p.m. 1330 Wirt at WestviewBring your

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The city could end up $19.1 million short next year if City Council passes the mayor's FY06 budget intact. Read all about it in the Controller's Newsletter

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Don't forget what it's all about. A time to remember those fallen heroes who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms.Read about the history of Memorial Day and visit the American Heroes' Memorial blog

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Baylor College of Medicine and H-E-B stores are sponsoring free prostate screenings on Friday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. at Scott Department of Urology in the Scurlock Tower, 6560 Fannin, Suite 2100. For details, call 713-798-6030 or visit www.honoryourfather.org

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I-10 (Katy Freeway) from Highway 6 to 610 will include 4 managed (toll roads) lanes.Tolling locations will be placed between Eldridge and Dairy Ashford, Kirkwood and Wilcrest and Voss and Chimney Rock.For more information on Katy Freeway Construction or for traffic closure updates, visit www.katyfreeway.org

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