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Winston
Churchill smoked an estimated 300,000 cigars during his life
Village Fair and Texas Musical
Festival - May 9 – 11 – League City
54 years and still going strong! The League City Lions Club is very
proud to present the 2008 Village Fair and Texas Musical Festival;
Friday, May 9 through Sunday, May 11. The fair will be held at Walter
Hall Park in League City, off Highway 3 between NASA Parkway and FM 518.
Listen in as Eric Froeschner tells
Talk of the Bay
all about the festival and explains what the heck LogHoggers are.
listen in...
Curios About the Hwy
96 and Interstate 45 Intersection?
"There will be no re-routing of the Calder Bridge during this project
because it will not be closed during most of the construction. The entire
configuration of the intersection will change. In the future there will be
an underpass connecting the east and west sides of League City Parkway and
I-45 will pass over this intersection similar to FM 518.
the layout
McIngvale speaks to
BAHEP membership at luncheon
by Kathryn Cooper
BAY AREA HOUSTON, TEXAS – The Small Business Committee of the Bay Area
Houston Economic Partnership, co-chaired by Mark Conrad and Robin Vest,
scheduled one of Houston’s most well-known and successful business leaders,
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, to speak during BAHEP’s General Membership
Meeting held May 8 at the NASA/Johnson Space Center’s Gilruth Center.
read on...
UTMB pursuing Victory
Lakes facility
By Laura Elder The Daily News
LEAGUE CITY — As it seeks more paying patients, the University of Texas
Medical Branch will push ahead with plans to build a $61 million specialty
center in League City, a project shelved more than a year ago after outcry
from lawmakers and mainland physicians who feared state-backed competition.
read on...
Bay Area Toros Training Camp Report
by David Crane
Texas City, TX - The Bay Area Toros Professional Baseball Club opened
training camp for the 2008 season with a roster of 37 players from 16
different states. The Toros, beginning their second season as members of the
Continental Baseball League, will hold 14 workouts during training camp at
Robinson Stadium in Texas City, Texas.
more...
F R E E ! !
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION FRIENDS AND FAMILY CPR CLASS
by Jim Nelson
LEARN HOW TO PERFORM CPR ON ADULTS, CHILDREN AND INFANTS AS WELL AS HOW TO
HELP AN ADULT, CHILD OR INFANT WHO IS CHOKING. AT THE LEAGUE CITY CIVIC
CENTER 400 WEST WALKER ST. CLASSES WILL START EVERY 30 MINUTES BEGINNING AT
8 am TO 3 PM. EACH CLASS LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 HOURS. PLEASE CALL
281-554-1200 TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT. YOU CAN ALSO JOIN US TO DONATE BLOOD! THE
GULF COAST BLOOD CENTER WILL BE LOCATED ON THE CIVIC CENTER STAGE FOR BLOOD
DONATIONS.
Galveston's
Bishop's Palace Griffin Stolen
by Molly Dannenmaier
One of the cast zinc griffins that sits at the entry to the 1892 Bishop's
Palace at 14th and Broadway has been stolen. Bishop's Palace, Galveston's
most highly visited historic attraction (a house museum), has been operated
by Galveston Historical Foundation since December, 2007.
there's more...
Wheels & Baseball
for M.I. Lewis Social Services Event
submitted by NGCCC
On Saturday, July 12, 2008, beginning at 2:00 p.m., the M.I. Lewis Social
Service Center will hold its first “Wheels & Baseball for M.I. Lewis Social
Services” event at Robinson Stadium located in Texas City, Texas. This
afternoon event provides a fun-filled atmosphere and an opportunity to help
raise the funds desperately needed to help low income families in crisis.
There will be a car show, bike show, ice cream eating contest, 50/50 cash
drawing, silent auction.
more details...
LCPOA PAC
endorsements
by Sean Arena
The League City Police Officers Association Political Action Committee (LCPOA
PAC) represents the interests of over 100 men and women in uniform city
wide, and includes both sworn and civilian police department employees.
Recently the LCPOA PAC made its endorsements for the May 10th municipal
election in League City. read on...
League
City’s Economic Development Corporation Receives Excellence Award
by Kristi Wyatt
The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) has named the League City
Economic Development Corporation as a recipient of its 2007 Economic
Excellence Award. The award recognizes Texas economic development agencies
that meet a certain level of performance and professionalism.
read on...
It is that
time again...I can not help myself but say..GO VOTE..Saturday May 10th
by Jennifer Dippel
This year we vote for position of Mayor and two city council positions.
CLICK and see the details of where and when to vote; early voting times;
the candidates; and voting precincts.
the details...
34th
Galveston Historic Homes Tour To be Held this Weekend and Next
by Molly Dannenmaier
GALVESTON, TEXAS – Galveston Historical Foundation’s (GHF’s) annual
Galveston Historic Homes Tour, held the first two weekends every May for the
past 34 years, will be held during the upcoming weekends of May 3 and 4, and
10 and 11. Ten private historic homes will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
each day. Seven special events, including a preview evening tour and a
mother’s day brunch are being held in conjunction with the 2008 Galveston
Historic Homes Tour. Full information about the tour and all related special
events is available at
www.galvestonhistory.org .
read on...
370 volunteers
help Bay Area on worldwide service day
Outdoor classroom, women’s shelter, nature center among projects
by Gayden Cooper
BAY AREA HOUSTON, Texas (April 26) – LyondellBasell’s day of giving back
began in the rain last Saturday (April 26), but it didn’t dampen the spirits
of the 370 volunteers who came out to help the Bay Area Houston communities
in four different projects, among 12 in the Houston area. Two were large
environmental projects in Shoreacres for City Hall Garden and at Bayshore
Elementary. the rest...
Replace
mayor in League City
By Heber Taylor The Daily News
submitted by Joanna Sharp
In the race for League City mayor, we recommend Toni Randall, a business
owner who became politically involved when her father-in-law became
embroiled in a dispute with the city about his gun range.
there's more...
DICKINSON
BAYOU WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP PUBLIC MEETING SET FOR April 30
by Bud Solmonsson
Citizen Input on Protection of Dickinson Bayou Sought by Organizers
Faced with indicators of poor water quality, documented low dissolved oxygen
and high bacteria levels, Dickinson Bayou could use some help. A partnership
is now underway to produce and implement a watershed protection plan for the
bayou. The Dickinson Bayou Watershed Partnership will be made up of
communities, local businesses, farmers, fisherman, industries, state, county
and local officials and environmental organizations like the Galveston Bay,
within the watershed.
there's
more...
UH-Clear Lake
students support Operation Teen Book Drop
by Carol Pruitt
University of Houston-Clear Lake members of the Young Adult Library Services
Association delivered more than 700 books to teen patients at the Texas
Children’s Hospital in celebration of the second annual Teen Literature Day
on April 17. The effort is part of Operation Teen Book Drop and is held in
conjunction with National Library Week (April 13-19) with the intent of
encouraging more teens to choose reading as a leisure activity.
more...
Two-term
Councilman Tad Nelson Wins Backing of League City Police Officers
Association PAC in his Re-Election Bid
by Onzelo Markum III
(League City) - Tad Nelson, candidate for re-election to the League City
Council, has received the coveted endorsement of the powerful League City
Police Officers Association PAC for the municipal election scheduled for
May, 10th 2008. read on...
ARSON REWARD
Multiple fires in the Brittany Bay Subdivision area have been ruled
ARSON. The fires, set in heavy construction equipment, have a combined fire
loss of over $100,000 to date.
The City of League City is posting a reward of $1,000 for information
leading to the arrest and conviction of guilty parties. If you have
information on any fires in the Brittany Bay area, please contact the Fire
Marshal’s office at 281-554-1290 or the League City Police Department at
281-332-2566.
Free
immunizations offered by Health District
by NGCCC
Galveston County and Cities - The Galveston County Health District will
offer free immunizations as part of its strategic health priority and goals
to immunize children against vaccine-preventable diseases during National
Infant Immunization Week being observed April 19-26, 2008.
read on...
Bay Area Toros
officially welcomed to Texas City Team announced plans for scholarship
fundraising and Fan Fest
by Mike Pede
Texas City (TX) – The Bay Area Toros, members of the Continental Baseball
League, were officially welcomed to their new home, Texas City, today at a
press conference at the Charles Doyle Convention Center. Joined by Mayor
Matthew Doyle, city officials, local businessmen and dignitaries, the team
launched its first full season in Texas City.
more...
Bay Area's Peter
Wuenschel Named Texas Executive Director of the Year
by Diane Gillebaard
Peter Wuenschel, head of Communities In Schools-Bay Area (CIS-Bay Area), has
been named Texas Executive Director of the Year by the state's dropout
prevention program. CIS-Bay Area serves 15 schools in Clear Creek and
Dickinson Independent School Districts.
there's more...
Senior Citizens
can still file for the Economic Stimulus Payment
by Corinne J. O'Brien
Senior Citizens who normally do not file a tax return can file for the
Econonic Stimulus Payment until October 15th. M.I. Lewis Social Service
Center in Dickinson will continue to help until July 31st. To make an
appointment, call (281) 534-2043. For more information about the Center,
visit their website at
www.milewisctr.org.
Craddick Announces
the Select Committee on Property Tax Relief and Appraisal Reform ~Otto
appointed chair~
by Cari Christman
(Austin) - Speaker Tom Craddick (R - Midland), today, announced the
formation of the Select Committee on Property Tax Relief and Appraisal
Reform, which will oversee all matters relating to property tax relief and
reforming the property appraisal system. Rep. John Otto (R - Dayton) will
chair the committee and Rep. Ken Paxton (R - McKinney) will serve as vice
chair. more...
36 children from
El Darado
by Rocky Hicks
This is an email from me asking you for some help. As you may know, 36
children from El Darado are due to arrive at Kids Harbor, literally any
minute. With all opinions aside, these children need our help. The Mayor of
Liverpool, Mike Peters, has graciously offered the city hall of Liverpool to
be a drop off point for donations. What donations? Glad you asked. Kids
Harbor is in need of daily essentials for these children.
Here is a list:
Craddick Appoints
Taylor to the Select Committee on Property Tax Relief and Appraisal Reform
by Cari Christman
(AUSTIN)- Speaker Tom Craddick (R-Midland), appointed Rep. Larry Taylor
(R-Friendswood) to the Select Committee on Property Tax Relief and Appraisal
Reform, which will oversee all matters relating to property tax relief and
reforming the property appraisal system.
read on...
Seventeenth Annual
Summer Kick-Off Fun Run - May 10, 2008
Benefiting the James Glenn Foundation
And we have something for everyone: 5K run for runners, 3K walk for walkers,
Kids K run for 12 and under along with plenty of food. The weather should be
great again this year so take advantage of it before summer really moves in.
This year's run date is May 10th. So mark your calendar and register now. We
look forward to seeing you there.
read on...
Clear Creek
Nature Park Dedication Ceremony
by Kristi Wyatt
The first phase of the Clear Creek Nature Park in League City is complete
and will open to the public April 26th. A dedication ceremony will be held
Saturday, April 26th at 10 a.m. The park is located on the South Shore of
Clear Creek off Highway 270. The parks hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday- Sunday. read
on...
Congratulations
to Melanie Calverley
Submitted by Kimberly Wilkerson
Melanie competed in the U. S. Adult National Figure Skating Championships
held April 9 - 12, 2008 in Lake Placid, New York. She received a silver
medal for second place in the final round of the Silver Ladies Class II
level free skate, gaining the title of the 2008 U.S. Silver Ladies II silver
medalist. Calverley was one of the very few competitors in her group who
successfully completed a clean axel.
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ADULT SAND
VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES AT THE LEAGUE CITY SPORTSPLEX
The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association (GCVA) offers Adult Sand Volleyball
League Play at the League City Sportsplex from March 1st to November 30th,
in 7 week sessions, Monday through Friday, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Skill levels
range from Beginner to Advanced.
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League City
Councilman Tad Nelson announces his decision to seek a third term on the
League City City Council
by Onzelo Markum III
“I’m excited to seek a third term on the City Council,” said Nelson. “We
accomplished a great deal during my last term, such as a strong ordinance
regulating where sex offenders can live in the city to keep our children
safe, an enhanced anti-solicitation ordinance to stop residents from being
harassed during family time, and we increased our sales tax revenue by more
than 40% to over $8,000,000/yr.
more...
Local Women to
Raise Awareness for Heart Disease
submitted by Steffi Hutto
Clear Lake — Too few women realize that heart disease is their No. 1 killer.
But the good news is that heart disease can largely be prevented. For that
reason, the Go Red For Women movement encourages women to improve their
heart health while taking action to fight women’s heart disease.
read on...
League City
Chamber to host Candidates Forum April 21, 2008
The League City Chamber of Commerce will host a “Meet the Candidates” forum
on Monday, April 21 at 6 pm in the Council Chambers at League City City
Hall. Candidates running for League City Mayor and Positions 1 and 2 on the
League City City Council have been invited to participate in the forum. The
purpose of the forum is to give voters in League City an opportunity to hear
from candidates on issues impacting the community.
more...
Here
is an Example of Our State and County Governments at Work
by Eddie Harper
I received this correspondence between the Texas Vehicle Titles and
Registration Division and the County Tax Assessor-Collectors office. When I
read the first part it looked like the VTR is trying to do the right thing
and save some Tax Payer money. It made sense until I read the rebuttal from
Cheryl Johnson’s office where it could cost them more money. It just goes to
show you that the communications between the different levels of government
may need to be fined tuned. I’ll let you read it and you can make up your
own mind. read on...
UH-Clear Lake
offers services for children with autism
by Carol Pruitt
Parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders between the ages of 3-
and 8-years-old now have more resources for treatment through the University
of Houston-Clear Lake Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities.
Beginning May 1, faculty and students within the university’s applied
behavior analysis program will provide individualized services at no cost to
families. find out
more...
CHRISTIAN
MUSIC FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND
by Mark Moss
The Second Annual League City Christian Music Festival will feature national
recording artist Big Daddy Weave to headline this year’s event. The festival
will be held this weekend on April 11th and 12th at the property recently
purchased by League City United Methodist Church on the corner of League
City Parkway and Calder Drive.
more...
League
City Receives Check
The City of League City and its staff have been recognized by the
Texas Municipal League for the outstanding job they have done in keeping
worker's compensation claims, property and liability claims to a minimum.
Because of this due diligence the City received an equity return check from
Texas Municipal League in the amount of $71,681. The check will be presented
to the City at the April 22nd city council meeting.
BAHEP’s
leadership speaks to Congress
submitted by Stephanie Wilcox
BAY AREA HOUSTON, Texas – Bob Mitchell, president of Bay Area Houston
Economic Partnership (BAHEP), recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to
speak to Congress on the economic vitality that the Space Alliance
Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) brings to the region – a program that is
providing solutions for small businesses locally and nationally.
more...
League of Women
Voters – Galveston Area Honors Jim and Lynda Guidry with 2008 Bravo! Award
submitted by Pat Patton
Galveston, Texas (April 3, 2008) Jim and Lynda Guidry, owners of the Guidry
News Service, were honored with the League of Women Voters-Galveston Area’s
2008 Bravo! Award at Gaido's Restaurant in Galveston.
Click Here
for the GuidryNews.com
documentation of the event. read
the rest...
League
City’s new 311service
by Kristi Wyatt
League City citizens now have a new, easy, way to get information fast. All
they have to do is call the City’s new non-emergency phone number. You can
make one call to 311 to get all of your questions answered fast. Just dial
311 from your landline telephone.
Here is how it works:
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UH-Clear Lake prof
honored posthumously
by Carol Pruitt
University of Houston-Clear Lake Program Chair and Professor of Curriculum
and Instruction Steven Rakow was honored posthumously by the National
Science Teachers Association with its Legacy Award at the association’s
annual conference. Rakow died in 2001 from injuries sustained after a
bicycle accident. read
on...
League
City Legacy Presents…HAVE A BALL FOR STATE
by Trisha George
We are looking for vendors to participate in the upcoming HAVE A BALL FOR
STATE FASTPITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT GIRLS AGES 6 through 14. Perfect for
businesses wanting to sell to girls 14 years and younger and their families!
Crafts, Photography, Screen Painting, Clothing, Snow Cones, Dippin Dots,
etc. Location: La Marque, Texas Mahan Park Date: Sat. & SUN. May 3rd & 4th
For more information contact Tricia George at
tgeorge@shrinenet.org
MATCHING
FUNDS OPPORTUNITY!!!
submitted by Corinne O'Brien
Donations received between April 1, 2008 and May 31, 2008, will be matched
by a generous anonymous donor. This means that your money will be doubled
(ex. $25=$50; $1,000=$2,000). This allows more families to receive the
assistance they desperately need.
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Councilman
Mike Barber announced today that he will run for reelection to League City
Council Position No. 2
Mr. Barber has served one full term on City Council. During his three years
on council, Mr. Barber has served as the Voice of Reason on what has become
an increasingly more contentious council as League City struggles to deal
with its rapid growth. there's
more..
Bay Area Toros
Announce 2008 Schedule Professional Baseball team set to play in Texas City
beginning May 23 at 6:00 Season Tickets on sale now, Single Game tickets go
on sale March 29 at 10:00 a.m.
The Bay Area Toros Professional Baseball Club released its 2008 schedule
today. The team, playing its second season in the Continental Baseball
League, will play a 72 game schedule in Texas City, Texas. After starting in
League City in 2007, the Toros moved in late July of 2007 to Texas City’s
Robinson Stadium and will play all of its home games this season at the
historic venue. more...
University
of Houston-Clear Lake welcomed the Consulate General of the Republic Turkey
office in Houston
by Karen Barbier
HOUSTON, — University of Houston-Clear Lake welcomed Consul Ali Findik from
the Consulate General of the Republic Turkey office in Houston. While
visiting, UH-Clear Lake administration, faculty and students discussed the
university’s longstanding involvement in Turkey through scholarly exchanges
and educational agreements.
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Open
to Public at Houston Yacht Club’s 22nd Annual ELISSA Regatta Saturday, March
29
by Molly Dannenmaier
1877 ELISSA - Official Tall Ship of Texas, will visit the Port of Houston on
the occasion of Houston Yacht Club’s 22nd annual ELISSA Regatta. The sailing
ship will have completed her annual series of daysails, March 21 to 27, and
will be open to the public for guided tours at the Port of Houston
Authority’s Bayport Cruise Terminal on Saturday, March 29, 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
more...
Bay
Area Optometrist Gives Improved Sight to Students
“There have been dozens of cases, but one middle school boy’s case sticks in
my mind,” says Dr. Melissa Sommers, owner of Nasa Vision in Webster, Texas.
Dr. Sommers recalls one of the students referred to her by Communities In
School-Bay Area (CIS-Bay Area).
more...
Chris Mallios For
League City Mayor
by Elaine Kosty
Chris Mallios, who’s family involvement spans over 40 years in the county
and city, is seeking election for Mayor in League City. “The direction our
city has taken must be changed.” Mallios said. “Faith and trust in city
government must be restored; rapid residential growth must be moderated;
high water rates will be reduced; building more roads and parks will be
prioritized to help eliminate the shortage of infrastructure our city is
facing. We need to increase our city’s services without increasing taxes or
rates.” read on...
League City
Partners with County Tax Office
by Cheryl Johnson
League City leaders voted March 25th to partner with the Galveston County
Tax Office for collection of property taxes, a move that will result in
substantial savings for city taxpayers.
there's
more...
Long time League
City resident, Neil Baron, is seeking election for City Council Position No.
1.
Mr. Baron has lived in League City with his wife, Stephanie, since 1992. Mr.
Baron owns and operates his own law practice and spends some of his spare
time refereeing high school basketball in Galveston and Harris County and
serving on the Board of Directors of the Houston Chapter of Texas
Association of Sports Officials.
more...
Senior
Citizens may file tax returns at M.I. Lewis
by Corinne J. O'Brien
The Center is set up to help Senior Citizens file for their income tax
returns. They MUST file this year to receive the Economic Stimulus Payment.
To qualify, the individual must have had $3,000 of qualifying income (Earned
income, Social Security (not SSI), Railroad Retirement benefits, Veteran's
benefits) in 2007. read on...
Joshua Allan
Cranfill Benefit / Fundraiser
BRISKET PRE-SALE FORM
Josh is a beautiful energetic 2 year old in League City Texas. On May 16 of
2006, Josh was diagnosed with cancer in the left eye orbital socket. Josh
started 48 weeks of chemotherapy on May 28, 2006. This necessitated a huge
expenditure of time, energy, and expenses by his loving parents, Allan and
Kara Cranfill. During this initial time of chemo, other evaluations
confirmed that the cancer had not spread to any other parts of Josh’s little
body and that the cancer was shrinking.
more details...
SEABROOK
POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION MEN WHO COOK XIV
by Janet Southard
The fourteenth annual MEN WHO COOK, sponsored by the Seabrook Police
Officers Association Charities, will be held Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 7:00
pm to 10:00 pm at Lakewood Yacht Club, 2425 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, TX.
more...
BIG DADDY
WEAVE TO HEADLINE CHRISTIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
submitted by Mark Moss
The Second Annual League City Christian Music Festival will feature national
recording artist Big Daddy Weave to headline this year’s event. The festival
will be held on April 11th and 12th at the property recently purchased by
League City United Methodist Church on the corner of League City Parkway and
Calder Drive. Senior Pastor Bill Jenkins has faith that the second year of
the festival will be as successful as the first. “The first festival tested
our faith as we learned how to put together an event like this.
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MMASyndicate NEW
HOUSTON MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SANCTIONING BODY MAKES ITS DEBUT
David Landry
League City, TX - March 21, 2008 -Two local businessmen join to form MMAS,
Mixed Martial Arts Syndicate. They are David Landry and Gilbert Arrazolo,
two next-door neighbors from Pearland. “It was funny because I was
sponsoring a fighter at a local event last October, and who do I see there
but my neighbor, who incidentally was also sponsoring a fighter,” says
Gilbert. “It’s sad that if you look up Houston and Mixed Martial Arts in
Wikipedia, we come up under the safety section because a young man, Sam
Vasquez, died as a result of blows at the same event we attended.
read on...
“SIDS”
SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME FUNDRAISER IN MEMORY OF AUDREY TAYLOR ZAVESKY
by Deborah Beard
SET FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2008, IN CLEAR LAKE A special fundraiser to
benefit the American SIDS Institute and increase awareness of SIDS (Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome) is scheduled for Sunday, April 20, 2008, at
Sherlock’s Pub at 2416 Bay Area Boulevard in Clear Lake from 7 p.m. until 12
midnight. This event will honor the loving memory of three month old Audrey
Taylor Zavesky, a Clear Lake area victim of SIDS.
find out more
Noted philosophy
prof to speak at UH-Clear Lake
by Carol Pruitt
HOUSTON, — University of Houston-Clear Lake invites area students, teachers
and friends to hear renowned University of Dallas Professor of Philosophy
Robert E. Wood present “Philosophy, Aesthetics, and the Art of the World”
Thursday, April 3, 7–9:50 p.m., in the university’s Bayou Building Atrium I,
2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston.
more...
Hi All, this
was brought to our attention:
submitted by NGCCC
I checked snopes.com, and it is for real!
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/postcard.asp Get this E-mail
message sent around to your contacts ASAP. You should be alert during the
next few days. Do not open any message with an attachment entitled
'POSTCARD,' regardless of who sent it to you. It is a virus which opens A
POSTCARD IMAGE, which 'burns' the whole hard disc C of your computer.
read on...
CCCC of PTAs’ 3rd
Annual Reflections Reception Held February 26th
by Pam Moore
The Clear Creek Community Council of PTAs and guests had a great time at the
3rd Annual Reflections Reception, held at the Back Bay Bed & Breakfast Inn,
Seabrook, on February 26. Thanks to all of the students who participated in
the program, there were over 230 pieces of work to display.
more...
Effectively
Protest Your Property Value 2008 Schedule of Classes
by Cheryl E. Johnson
If you believe the value of your property as determined by the Appraisal
District (CAD) exceeds the market value, you have the right to protest.
Galveston County Tax Assessor Collector Cheryl E. Johnson has been educating
County property owners for more than four years on the process, deciding
whether you should protest, and, if you do, how to prepare in order to be
more effective.
learn more...
Wish of Ailing
Houston Youth Comes True!
submitted by Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc, provider of home staging and real estate redesign services for
the Houston – Galveston Bay area, recently teamed with several Texas
merchants and Florida-based KIDS WISH NETWORK in the fulfillment of a
special wish for a 16-year old Houston girl stricken with Sickle-cell
disease.
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UH-Clear Lake
president celebrates leaders, donors
by Carol Pruitt
HOUSTON, — University of Houston-Clear Lake President William A. Staples
recognized community leaders and university supporters during the annual
President’s Cabinet Dinner in February.
more...
Champagne Wishes
and Caviar Dreams Dinner Cruise Fundraiser April 27, 2008
submitted by Robin Stowe
“Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams” is a charity dinner cruise benefitting
the Jeanette Williams Foundation for Children’s Cancer Research. The
fundraiser, to be held Sunday, April 27, from 4 to 7 p.m., consists of a
silent auction, dinner, and dancing on a beautiful three hour cruise aboard
the brand new 117 ft. custom built yacht at FantaSea Yacht Charters in South
Shore Harbour Resort. Reservations are $75 and can be purchased online at
the foundation’s website at
www.child-cancer-research.org .
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