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Fire • Police • Ambulance IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Dial 911 Fire Departments Cy-Fair Police.................................713-221-6000 Harris County Constable........281-401-6205 Harris County Sheriff.................713-755-6044 Houston Police.............................713-884-3131 Jersey Village Police...................713-466-5824 Spring Police..................................281-376-3472 Tomball Police..............................281-351-5451 (Non Emergency) Animal Control Champions ESD 29....................281-444-2014 Cy-Fair VFD......................................281-550-6663 Cypress Creek VFD.....................281-894-0151 Jersey Village VFD.......................713-466-2130 Klein VFD..........................................281-376-4449 Northwest VFD.............................281-583-8014 Spring VFD......................................281-355-1266 Tomball VFD...................................281-351-7101 Harris County................................281-999-3191 Jersey Village.................................713-466-2110 Hospitals/Medical Centers Poison Control Poison Information Center...800-222-1222 Ambulance Service (Non Emergency) Coastal EMS....................................281-894-8033 Cypress Creek EMS.....................281-378-0800 NorthStar EMS..............................281-548-7772 Northwest EMS............................281-351-8272 Cypress Creek................................281-586-7600 Cypress Fairbanks.......................281-890-4285 HealthSouth...................................281-580-1212 Houston Northwest..................281-440-1000 Kindred Hospital-Northwest...... 281-517-1000 M D Anderson..............................713-792-2121 Memorial Hermann-Northwest....713-867-2000 Methodist Willowbrook..........281-477-1000 Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center..................713-791-1414 St Luke’s............................................713-791-1000 See additional listings for local hospitals in the Yellow Pages and also in the “New Residents Guide” on Page 3 of the Community Pages. EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police/Sheriff (Non Emergency) Hospitals/Medical Centers Texas Children’s Health CenterCy-Fair............................................281-469-4688 Texas Children’s Hospital........832-824-1000 Tomball Regional Hospital....281-401-7500 TOPS Surgical Specialty..........281-539-2900 Triumph Hospital-Tomball....281-255-5600 Woman’s Hospital of Texas....713-790-1234 Table Of Contents 2 Award Winning Publishers of tories lephone Direc Community Te ars For Over 30 Ye perated O & d Locally Owne P.O. Box 925 220 W. Main • 77377 xa Tomball, Te s 33 69 1281-35 ty of cation is the proper bli pu is Th Inc. ., Co ing sh bli Pu Metropolitan Directory ho ns Area Telep ne DBA Cy-Fair/Champio Inc. ., Co ing sh bli n Pu © 2011 Metropolita Where Can I Get A Book? Additional copies of this directory can be obtained at the following locations. Metropolitan Publishing Co., Inc. 220 W. Main, Tomball Tx 77375 • 281.351.6933 Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce 11734 Barker Cypress #105, Cypress Tx 77433 • 281.373.1390 Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce 29201 Quinn Rd Ste B, Tomball Tx 77375 • 281.351.7222 Magnolia Area Chamber of Commerce 18935 FM 1488, Magnolia Tx 77355 • 281.356.1488 South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce 1400 Woodloch Forest Dr Ste 300, The Woodlands Tx 77380 • 281.367.5777 Waller Area Chamber of Commerce 1110 Farr St, Waller Tx 77484 • 936.372.5300 Tomball Tax Office 221 W Main St, Tomball Tx 77375 • 281.357.3100 City of Tomball - Permits & Inspections Office 501 James St, Tomball Tx 77375 • 281.290.1400 Magnolia Tax & Permit Office 510 Melton St, Magnolia Tx 77354 • 281.259.9805 Green & White Automotive 1020 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring Tx 77373 • 281.353.7682 Spring Texas Visitors Center 606 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring Tx 77373 • 281.288.2355 Every effort has been made to make the contents of this directory as accurate as possible. 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Emergency Numbers...................................................................1 Table of Contents.........................................................................2 Community Pages New Residents Guide...................................................... 3-5 Community Services....................................................... 6-8 Childhood Immunization Schedule.....................................9 Public Schools ............................................................ 10-13 Colleges & Universities......................................................13 Lone Star College..............................................................14 College Athletic Facilities & Ticket Info..............................15 Houston Astros.................................................................16 Houston Texans.................................................................17 Houston Rockets...............................................................18 Houston Aeros..................................................................19 Houston Dynamo..............................................................20 Minute Maid Park.............................................................21 Reliant Stadium................................................................22 Robertson Stadium...........................................................23 Toyota Center....................................................................24 Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.......................................25 Golf Guide................................................................... 26-27 Hunting & Fishing Guide............................................. 28-29 Camping Guide........................................................... 30-31 Lake & Boating Guide................................................. 32-33 Art Galleries......................................................................34 Events......................................................................... 35-39 Libraries............................................................................40 Museums..........................................................................41 Parks........................................................................... 42-43 Performing Arts.......................................................... 44-45 Things To Do............................................................... 46-47 Transportation.................................................................. 48 Area Codes & Time Zones..................................................49 Support Our Troops...........................................................50 Voter Registration.............................................................51 Shopping Guide.......................................................... 52-55 Recycling Guide.......................................................... 56-57 Hurricane Safety......................................................... 58-59 Government Listings Cities........................................................................60 County......................................................................61 State........................................................................62 Federal.....................................................................63 Children’s Resource Page...................................................64 Residential Listings (white pages)...................................... 1-284 Internet Guide........................................................ 285-288 Alphabetical Business Listings (blue pages).......................... 1-80 Business Classified Listings (yellow pages)......................... 1-209 Restaurant Guide.................................................... 164-167 Coupon Pages......................................................... 210-216 This Directory is Published Each October To The Following Zip Codes: * 77040, 77064, 77065, 77066, 77068, 77069, 77070*, 77095, 77429 , 77433 * indicates partial zip code distribution CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Cy-Fair Houston 11734 Barker Cypress #105 • Cypress, Tx 77433 • 281-373-1390 cyfairchamber.com Greater Tomball Area 29201 Quinn Rd Ste B • Tomball, Tx 77375 • 281-351-7222 tomballchamber.org Houston Northwest 14511 Falling Creek Ste 205 • Houston, Tx 77014 • 281-440-4160 nwhoustontx.usachamber.com Magnolia Area 18935 FM 1488 • Magnolia, Tx 77355 • 281-356-1488 magnoliatexas.org Magnolia Parkway 7301 Magnolia Parkway • Magnolia, Tx 77354 • 832-934-2300 magnoliaparkwaycc.org South Montgomery County Woodlands 1400 Woodloch Forest Dr Ste 300 • The Woodlands, Tx 77380 • 281-367-5777 woodlandschamber.org Waller Area 1110 Farr St • Waller, Tx 77484 • 936-372-5300 wallerchamber.org 3 NEw Residents Guide DRIVER’S LICENSE Texas Department of Public Safety • 5805 North Lamar Blvd • Austin, Tx 78752 • 512-424-2000 • www.txdps.state.tx.us Conroe • 2 Hilbig St. • Conroe, Tx 77301 • 936-442-2810 Gessner • 12220 South Gessner • Houston, Tx 77071 • 713-219-4100 Grant Rd • 10503 Grant Rd • Houston, Tx 77070 • 281-890-5440 Hempstead • 235 Old US 290 East • Hempstead, Tx 77445 • 979-826-7649 For an original drivers license or drivers license renweal, the fee is $24.00. If you are under 18 years of age, the fees are $5.00. To obtain an instruction permit the cost is $5.00. ID Requirements for a TDL or ID Certificate? All original applicants must present proof of identity. All documents must be verifiable by the source that issued the document. Applicants must provide: • one piece of primary identification; or • one piece of secondary identification along with two pieces of support identification; or • two pieces of secondary identification Primary Identification: must include photo, full name and date of birth Secondary Identification: recorded US Governmental documents (must include name & date of birth) Supporting Identification: additional records & documents that aid in establishing identity Moving To Texas? New residents moving into Texas who have a valid drivers license from their home state have 90 days after establishing residency to secure a Texas drivers license. If you have never been licensed or have an expired out-of-state license, you will be required to pass the written, driving and vision test. All applicants 18 years and over with a valid out-of-state license will need to provide the following: • proof of identity • proof of Social Security Number • proof of Texas vehicle registration • proof of liability insurance on all vehicles owned • completed required forms available at any Texas Driver License office • pay the required fee • pass required tests • any valid out-of-state license in your possession, must be surrendered at the drivers license office. VEHICLE R EGISTRA Texas residents wh TION o ow vehicle registration n a motor vehicle are legally require d to renew their annually. Vehicle s may be registere • Online at www. d three ways: txdmv.gov (partic ipating counties on • Mail ly) • In Person You must have pr oof of current liabi lity insurance to be the registration of able to register or any vehicle in the renew state of Texas. New residents ha ve 30 days after es tablishing residen with the state. Ve cy to register their hicle registration vehicles and renewals are office(s) or approv provided by your ed substations. county tax Harris County Down town: 1001 Presto n • Houston, Tx 7700 Cypresswood: 6831 2 • 713-368-2000 Cypresswood Dr • Sp ring, Tx 77379 • 713Tomball: 101 S Wa 368-2000 lnut • Tomball, Tx 77 375 • 713-368-2000 Hours: Monday - Fri day 7:45 - 4:45 Montgomery Count y Conroe: 400 N San Jacint o • Conroe, Tx 77301 Magnolia: 510 Me • 936-539-7896 lton St • Magnolia, Tx Montgomery: 1938 77354 • 281-259-98 0 Hwy 105 W Ste 50 05 7 • Montgomery, Tx 77 The Woodlands: 15 356 • 936-788-8378 20 Lake Front Cir • Th e Woodlands, Tx 7738 0 • 281-292-3325 Waller County Hemp stead: 730 9th St • Hempstead, Tx 7744 5 979-826-7620 Hours: Monday - Fri day 7:00 - 6:00 By keeping your ve hicle registration sticker on your ca truck, motorcycle r, or trailer up to da te, you’re helping Texas build & main tain our highways , roads & bridges. HOSPITALS NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 4 Conroe Regional Medical Center 504 Medical Center Blvd Conroe, Tx 77304..................936-539-1111 Cypress Creek Hospital 17750 Cali Dr Houston, Tx 77090.................................281-586-7600 Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital 10655 Steepletop Dr Houston, Tx 77065......................281-890-4285 HealthSouth Houston Rehabilitation Institute 17506 Red Oak Dr Houston, Tx 77090..........................281-580-1212 HealthSouth Rehab Hospital of N Houston 18550 I-45 South Conroe, Tx 77384.............................281-364-2000 Houston Northwest Medical Center 710 FM 1960 W Houston, Tx 77090.............................281-440-1000 Intracare North Hospital 1120 Cypress Station Houston, Tx 77090.....................281-893-7200 Kindred Hospital - Northwest 11297 Fallbrook Dr Houston, Tx 77065........................281-517-1000 M D Anderson Cancer Center 1515 Holcombe Blvd Houston, Tx 77030.....................713-792-2121 Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital 1635 North Loop West Houston, Tx 77008...................713-867-2000 Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center 6411 Fannin St Houston, Tx 77030...............................713-704-4000 -- Passports Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital 9250 Pinecroft The Woodlands, Tx 77380....................281-364-2300 Methodist Hospital The 6565 Fannin Houston, Tx 77030...................................713-790-3311 Methodist Willowbrook Hospital 18220 Tomball Parkway Houston, Tx 77070................281-477-1000 Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Blvd Houston, Tx 77030.....................713-791-1414 Nativiti Women’s Health & Birth Center 26614 Oak Ridge Dr The Woodlands, Tx 77380............281-296-2333 St Luke’s Medical Center - The Woodlands 17200 St Luke’s Way The Woodlands, Tx 77385...........936-266-2000 St Luke’s Episcopal Hospital 6720 Bertner Ave Houston, Tx 77030...........................713-791-1000 Texas Children’s Hospital 6621 Fannin St Houston, Tx 77030...............................713-770-1000 Tomball Regional Hospital 605 Holderrieth Tomball, Tx 77375...............................281-351-1623 TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital 17080 Red Oak Dr Houston, Tx 77090..........................281-539-2900 Woman’s Hospital of Texas The 7600 Fannin Houston, Tx 77054...................................713-790-1234 -- The following is a list of local Post Offices that provide Passport Application Services. CONROE 809 W Dallas St, Conroe, Tx 77301...................................936-756-6724 CORNERSTONE 14403 Walters Rd, Houston, Tx 77014..........281-444-3874 CYPRESS 16635 Spring Cypress Rd, Cypress, Tx 77429...................281-373-9125 HOCKLEY 17210 Warren Ranch Rd, Hockley, Tx 77447.................936-372-3261 KLEIN 7717 Louetta Rd, Spring, Tx 77379..........................................281-257-3806 MONTGOMERY 20821 H Eva St, Montgomery, Tx 77356.......936-597-8099 PANTHER CREEK 10800 Gosling Rd, Spring, Tx 77381........281-419-8231 PINEHURST 34635 Wright Rd, Pinehurst, Tx 77362....................281-259-0234 THE WOODLANDS 9450 Pinecroft Dr, Spring, Tx 77380.......281-419-7948 TOMBALL 122 N Holderrieth Blvd, Tomball, Tx 77375...................281-516-0513 WESTFIELD 17119 Red Oak Dr, Houston, Tx 77090.....................281-440-9509 For more information on the US Passport application process please visit www.travel.state.gov POST OFFICES CONROE 809 W Dallas St, Conroe, Tx 77301............................................936-756-6724 CORNERSTONE 14403 Walters Rd, Houston, Tx 77014......................................281-444-3874 CYPRESS 16635 Spring Cypress Rd, Cypress, Tx 77429.............................281-373-9125 DOBBIN 26087 W Hwy 105, Dobbin, Tx 77333.......................................936-597-5399 HEMPSTEAD 901 12th St, Hempstead, Tx 77445...........................................979-826-2446 HOCKLEY 17210 Warren Ranch Rd, Hockley, Tx 77447.............................936-372-3261 KLEIN 7717 Louetta Rd, Spring, Tx 77379............................................281-257-3806 MAGNOLIA 815 Goodson Rd, Magnolia, Tx 77355......................................281-356-8427 MONTGOMERY 20821 H Eva St, Montgomery, Tx 77356...................................936-597-8099 MONTGOMERY ANNEX 21359 Eva St, Montgomery, Tx 77356......................................936-597-4222 PANTHER CREEK 10800 Gosling Rd, Spring, Tx 77381.........................................281-419-8231 PINEHURST 34635 Wright Rd, Pinehurst, Tx 77362......................................281-259-0234 PLANTERSVILLE 8625 Post Office Rd, Plantersville, Tx 77363.............................936-894-2231 PRAIRIE VIEW 21212 FM 1098 Loop, Prairie View, Tx 77446...........................936-857-3570 SPRING 1411 Wunsche Loop, Spring, Tx 77373.....................................281-288-8465 THE WOODLANDS 9450 Pinecroft Dr, Spring, Tx 77380..........................................281-419-7948 TOMBALL 122 N Holderrieth Blvd, Tomball, Tx 77375...............................281-516-0513 WALLER 40090 Hwy 290 Business, Waller, Tx 77484..............................936-372-9232 WESTFIELD 17119 Red Oak Dr, Houston, Tx 77090......................................281-440-9509 WILLOW PLACE 12955 Willow Place Dr W, Houston, Tx 77070..........................281-890-2392 High Speed Internet Providers Charter Cable Comcast DirecTV Dish Network EarthLink Hughes Net Net Zero Qwest Road Runner SBC Yahoo Verizon 800-288-2020 www.att.com 866-319-9838 www.directv.com 888-438-2427 www.charter.com 800-266-2278 www.comcast.com 888-825-2557 800-327-8454 www.dishnetwork.com www.earthlink.net 866-938-5876 888-349-0029 www.hughesnet.com www.netzero.net 877-274-6176 www.rr.com 5 888-772-6098 www.att.com 800-475-7526 www.qwest.com 888-625-8111 www22.verizon.com Call Before You Dig! To locate underground utilities call the new national number: 811 or Texas One Call System: 800-245-4545 Texas Excavation Safety System Inc (TESS): 800-344-8377 Lone Star Notification Center: 800-669-8344 for more information please visit: www.call811.com NEw Residents Guide AT & T Cable & Satellite Sewer & Water CenturyLink (www.centurylink.com)......................... 888-438-2427 Charter Communications (www.charter.com)...... 888-438-2427 Comcast (www.comcast.com)...................................... 800-266-2278 DirecTV (www.directv.com)........................................... 866-777-2454 DISH Network (www.dishnetwork.com)................... 888-825-2557 Time Warner (www.timewarnercable.com)............. 800-255-0501 Aqua Source...................................................................... 832-467-9543 City of Houston............................................................................ 713-371-1400 Jersey Village................................................................... 713-466-2146 Cypress Creek Utility Service Co Inc........................ 281-376-0190 Flo Watch Inc..................................................................... 281-373-4401 Harris County Municipal Utility District................ 281-257-6440 Harris County Public Health/Environmental Srvcs...... 713-439-6000 Hays Utility South Corp ............................................... 281-353-9756 Reid Road MUD................................................................ 281-970-3154 T & W Water Service ...................................................... 281-367-9566 Water District Management....................................... 281-376-8802 West Harris County Municipal Utility District..... 713-856-8314 MUD-2............................................................................... 281-463-3143 MUD-15............................................................................. 281-858-4163 MUD-21............................................................................. 281-890-4706 Electric CenterPoint Energy ....................................................... 800-427-7142 Direct Energy ................................................................... 888-305-3828 Entergy ............................................................................... 800-368-3749 Mid South Synergy ........................................................ 888-525-6677 Reliant Energy ................................................................. 713-207-7777 San Bernard Electric Cooperative ........................... 800-364-3171 TXU Energy ....................................................................... 800-818-6132 For information to help you make informed decisions about your electricity service and available retail electric providers in your area, please visit www.powertochoose.com or call 1-866-797-4839. Garbage Caron Services . ............................................................... 281-356-7026 City of Houston............................................................................ 713-371-1400 Jersey Village................................................................... 713-670-9199 FiveJab Environmental ................................................ 281-766-1914 Landfill-Addicks/Fairbanks . ........................................ 713-849-3896 McDaniel Garbage Service.......................................... 281-356-2995 Recycling-Harris County .............................................. 800-253-2687 Jersey Village . ................................................................ 713-466-2108 Republic Allied Waste Services ................................ 713-849-0400 Town & Country Garbage............................................ 281-356-5537 Twister Waste.................................................................... 713-983-7699 W C A Waste Corporation............................................. 713-670-9199 Waste Connections of Texas....................................... 281-446-0239 Waste Management . .................................................... 800-553-1902 Gas CenterPoint Energy ....................................................... 800-752-8036 Entex . .................................................................................. 800-752-8036 Hughes Natural Gas ...................................................... 281-356-8241 TXU Energy ....................................................................... 877-460-7066 Universal Gas Co...................................................... 281-252-6700 Telephone AT & T Residential Service........................................................ 800-464-7928 Residential Repair.......................................................... 800-246-8464 Birch Communications ................................................ 866-238-7041 CenturyLink....................................................................... 800-366-8201 Comcast ............................................................................. 800-266-2278 Consolidated Communications . ............................. 866-989-2255 Sage Telecom.................................................................... 888-972-7243 Sprint ................................................................................. 800-788-3500 Verizon . .............................................................................. 800-483-4000 Vonage .............................................................................. 866-243-4357 - NEWSPAPERS HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL www.houston.bizjournals.com . ....................................................................713-688-8811 HOUSTON CHRONICLE www.chron.com . .........................713-362-7171 HOUSTON COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS www.hcnonline.com . ....................................................................................713-477-0221 • Champions Sun • Conroe Courier • Cy-Fair Sun • Cypress Sun • Klein Sun • Magnolia Potpourri • Spring Observer • Tomball Potpourri • Waller County News Citizen • Woodlands Villager HOUSTON PRESS www.houstonpress.com ...............................713-280-2400 THE NEW YORK TIMES www.nytimes.com .......................800-698-4637 THE WALL STREET JOURNAL www.online.wsj.com .....................................................................................800-568-7625 USA TODAY www.usatoday.com .......................................................800-872-0001 B Brotherhood of Vietnam Veterans......713-977-9829 Buckner Children & Family Srvcs........214-758-8023 Business Women’s Forum...................281-292-1454 6 Community Services C A A A R P...............................................800-424-3410 A D D Association-Southern Region....281-897-0982 Abandoned Animal Rescue................281-290-0121 Adult Protective Services....................936-756-1551 Agape in Action..................................281-367-3864 Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse.......713-224-9911 AIDS Hotline.......................................800-342-2437 Al-Anon for Adults.............................713-683-7227 Alateen for Teens................................713-683-7227 Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms (ATF).......281-372-2900 Alcoholics Anonymous.......................713-686-6300 Serenity Group.................................281-292-8334 Alzheimer’s Association......................713-266-6400 America’s Second Harvest...................800-771-2303 American Business Women’s Association (ABWA).........................281-514-8751 Montgomery County........................936-321-5167 American Cancer Society....................800-ACS-2345 Relay For Life...................................713-706-5638 American Civil Liberties Union...........713-942-8146 American Council of the Blind............800-424-8666 American Diabetes Association..........800-342-2383 American Heart Association...............713-610-5000 American Legion Post 305..................936-273-2688 American Lung Association................800-586-4872 American Red Cross............................800-787-8077 American Stroke Association..............888-478-7653 Amnesty International S16................281-419-0661 Animal Rescue...................................832-256-0458 ARC of Greater Houston......................713-957-1600 Argonauta..........................................281-292-7517 Art League - The Woodlands..............936-321-8504 B Bass Club - The Woodlands.................281-292-5062 Beta Sigma Phi...................................281-364-9934 Better Business Bureau......................713-868-9500 Big Brothers & Big Sisters...................281-292-4155 Bluebonnet Basket Weavers Guild......281-364-1892 Bo’s Place...........................................713-942-8339 Boy Scouts of America........................713-756-3376 Or....................................................877-272-2267 Boys & Girls Club................................936-760-2440 Or....................................................713-690-3946 Boys & Girls Country...........................281-351-4976 British Ladies Club - The Woodlands...281-292-3488 Cancer Information Services...............800-422-6237 Cancer Support Group-Cypress...........713-520-9873 Caregivers Support Group..................281-367-1230 Casa de Esperanza..............................713-529-0639 Center for Disease Control (CDC).........800-232-4636 Chaparral Genealogical Society..........281-351-0928 Child Advocates Inc............................713-529-1396 Montgomery County........................936-441-5437 Child Pornography Tipline..................800-843-5678 Child Watch of North America............281-681-9506 Childhelp USA....................................800-422-4453 Children’s Protective Services.............800-252-5400 Harris County...................................713-394-4000 Children’s Safe Harbor........................936-441-2992 Christian Women’s Club......................936-321-1698 Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center.................800-539-7309 Club Z!-The Woodlands.......................281-367-5437 Community Clinic The........................281-364-7889 Compassionate Friends......................281-343-0434 Consumer Product Safety Comm........800-638-2772 Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse.......800-324-2557 Houston Area...................................713-942-4100 Counseling Services............................281-363-1633 Covenant House.................................800-999-9999 Crime Stoppers...................................713-222-TIPS Montgomery County........................936-539-7867 Crisis Intervention - Houston..............713-527-9864 Crisis Pregnancy Center......................713-944-1730 CyberTipline.......................................800-843-5678 Cypress Assistance Ministries.............281-955-7684 Cypress Creek Couples Corner.............281-370-4181 Cypress Woodlands Jr Forum..............281-379-1391 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation..................713-621-0006 D Daughters of the American Revolution.....281-419-6600 Daughters of the British Empire.........281-298-5717 Democrats of South County................281-367-9918 DePelchin Children’s Center................888-730-2335 Directory Assistance-A T & T...............1411 Dispute Resolution Center..................713-755-8274 Montgomery County........................936-760-6914 Dog Shelter-Montgomery Co.............936-756-3914 Domestic Violence Hotline..................800-799-7233 Downs Syndrome Support Group.......936-273-0860 Drug Enforcement Agency . ...............713-693-3000 E East FM 1488 Association...................281-356-2361 Education for Tomorrow Alliance........936-271-6150 Elderly/Disabled Abuse......................800-252-5400 End Hunger Network..........................713-532-3663 Environmental Protection Agency......800-887-6063 Epilepsy Foundation of SE Texas.........713-789-6295 Equal Employment Opportunity Comm....800-669-4000 F F B I....................................................713-693-5000 F F A-Tomball.....................................281-357-8707 Fair Association-Montgomery Co.......936-760-3247 F 4-H Club-Magnolia............................281-356-9784 Family Outreach N Harris Co...............281-444-9696 Conroe.............................................936-441-4733 Family Service Center.........................713-861-4849 Montgomery County........................281-292-4155 Family Violence Program....................713-528-6798 Federal Trade Commission..................877-382-4357 Food & Drug Administration...............713-802-9095 Friends for Life Animal Shelter...........713-861-9500 Friendship Center The.........................281-259-6665 Frontis Project Inc...............................281-357-0763 G Gamblers’ Help Line...........................800-742-0443 Girl Scouts of America........................800-392-4340 Or....................................................713-292-0300 Girl’s Incorporated..............................800-374-4475 Goodwill-Tomball...............................281-290-0210 Houston...........................................713-692-6221 Greater Tomball Pachyderm Club........281-351-0026 Grief Recovery Institute......................800-445-4808 Grief Resource Center.........................281-292-6800 H Habitat For Humanity.........................281-631-0092 Montgomery County........................936-441-4663 Head Start..........................................713-812-0033 Helping Hands Garden.......................281-356-8743 Hope & Healing Grief Support............713-441-2381 Hope Center Youth & Family Services....713-526-4673 Houston Area Women’s Center...........713-528-6798 Houston Read Commission.................713-640-8227 H U D..................................................800-569-4287 Humane Society-Harris Co..................713-433-6421 Montgomery Co...............................936-441-4762 I Interfaith of The Woodlands...............281-367-1230 Internal Revenue Service (IRS)...........800-829-4477 International Dyslexia Association.....800-222-3123 International Exchange Students.......281-465-4182 International Friends..........................281-363-9211 The Woodlands................................281-298-5990 J Jack & Jill of America..........................281-362-8206 Jewish Community Center..................713-729-3200 Job Corps............................................800-733-5627 Junior Assembly.................................281-362-1444 Junior League of North Harris & S Montgomery Counties...............281-376-5754 Just Say No Kids Club..........................800-258-2766 Justice for Children.............................713-225-4357 Juvenile Diabetes Foundation............800-223-1138 K Kiwanis International.........................800-549-2647 Conroe-www.conroekiwanis.org The Woodlands-www.woodlandskiwanis.org Knights of Columbus Headquarters....... 203-752-4000 Texas State Council...........................512-442-1492 Conroe.............................................936-273-4441 Spring..............................................281-292-4275 L M M A D D- Southeast Texas...................281-364-0883 March of Dimes-Texas Gulf Coast........713-623-2020 Masonic Lodge-Tomball.....................281-255-2626 Oak Wood........................................936-273-1056 Meals On Wheels - Conroe..................936-441-3200 Harris County...................................713-794-9006 Montgomery County........................936-756-5828 Spring..............................................281-292-6353 Medicare............................................800-633-4227 MHMRA Crisis Line.............................713-970-4600 M O M (Mothers of Multiples)............713-684-6600 The Woodlands................................936-271-4934 Mom’s Club of Cypress........................281-256-3920 North...............................................281-374-6944 Muscular Dystrophy Association.........713-522-8561 N Narcotics Anonymous.........................713-661-4200 National AIDS Hotline........................800-342-AIDS National Alliance for the Mentally Ill.....800-633-3760 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children...........................800-843-5678 National Charity LeagueBluebonnet Chapter........................281-363-1103 Magnolia Chapter............................281-364-0469 Texas Laurels Chapter.......................281-363-9261 The Woodlands Chapter...................281-292-9246 National Domestic Violence Hotline...800-799-7233 National Hopeline Network................800-784-2433 National Sexual Assault Hotline.........800-656-HOPE National Suicide Prevention...............800-273-8255 National Weather Service...................713-529-4444 New Horizon Family Center................281-422-2292 North Spring Community Improvement Association................281-288-8207 Northwest Assistance Ministries........281-885-4555 Northwest Athletic Association..........713-466-8019 Nourishment for the Needy................281-292-2695 O Occupational Safety & Health.............800-356-4674 Overeaters Anonymous......................281-350-6823 P Parents of Multiples...........................281-347-4973 Parents of Murdered Children.............713-290-8940 Parents Without Partners...................713-663-7971 Passports...........................................713-751-0294 PFLAG................................................281-367-6059 Piney Woods Wildlife Society.............281-292-8401 P Planned Parenthood..........................713-522-6363 Poison Control....................................800-222-1222 Postpartum Adjustment Support.......713-791-7593 Pregnancy Assistance Center..............281-367-1518 Product Safety Hotline.......................800-638-8270 7 Community Services L’Amore Village Emergency Shelter....281-893-2564 La Leche League.................................713-383-2819 The Woodlands................................281-298-1012 Laura Recovery Center Foundation.....281-482-5723 LegalLine...........................................713-759-1133 Lighthouse of Houston.......................713-527-9561 Lions Club-Magnolia..........................281-351-7803 Rising Stars......................................281-351-4441 Spring..............................................281-590-5200 The Woodlands................................281-419-5225 Tomball Breakfast Club....................281-351-5951 Literacy Volunteers of America...........888-528-2224 Little League-Magnolia......................281-356-2882 Tomball............................................281-255-9477 Lutheran Social Services.....................281-298-1450 R Rape Crisis Program...........................936-441-7273 Or....................................................713-528-RAPE Republican Party-Montgomery Co.....936-441-5621 RESOLVE.............................................713-975-5324 Ronald McDonald House....................713-795-3500 Roseate Women’s Center of NW Houston...281-351-4357 Rotary Club-Champions Sunrise.........281-320-1031 Cypress-Fairbanks............................281-890-2275 Magnolia.........................................281-297-5292 The Woodlands................................936-273-3539 Rotary Club-Tomball..........................281-401-6539 Willowbrook....................................832-912-3101 Rotary Interact Club-Tomball.............281-357-3220 Runaway Hotline................................888-580-4357 S S A D D...............................................877-SADD-INC Salvation Army...................................713-752-0677 Search & Rescue-Montgomery Co......281-356-6521 Sheltering Arms.................................713-956-1888 Shriner’s Club-Tomball.......................281-353-5947 Shriner’s Hospital for Children............409-770-6600 Social Security Administration...........800-772-1213 Society of Samaritans (S O S).............281-259-8456 South County Community Clinic.........281-364-7889 SPCA-Harris County............................713-869-7722 Montgomery County........................936-264-2072 SpiritAcres Horse Rescue & Sanctuary...936-597-5316 Spring Preservation League...............281-288-6674 Stroke Support Group.........................281-894-2474 T T O P S................................................281-367-0240 Teens Addictions................................713-827-7200 Texas Abuse Hotline...........................800-252-5400 Texas Air National Guard....................281-652-4510 Texas Employment Comm..................800-832-2829 Texas Fathers for Equal Rights............713-960-0407 Texas Lottery Commission..................713-869-6451 Texas Tobacco Quitline........................877-937-7848 Texas Runaway Hotline......................888-580-4357 Texas Underage Drinking Hotline.......888-843-8222 Texas Work Force Commission............936-441-0037 Texas Youth Hotline............................800-210-2278 The Regional Arts Council...................281-356-2787 Therapy Pet Pals of Texas Inc..............281-255-3131 Toastmasters International................281-435-7754 TOMAGWA..........................................281-357-0747 Tomball Alumni Association...............281-357-3220 Tomball Business & Professional Women....281-351-4555 Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries (TEAM)............................281-351-6700 Tomball Garden Club..........................281-252-8378 Tomball Renewal Center....................832-276-9191 Tomball Sister City Organization........281-379-6844 Tomball Sports Association................281-255-9477 Tomball Tennis Association.................281-351-4822 Tough Love Regional Office................800-333-1069 Tourette Syndrome Support Group.....936-441-4762 Tri-County MHMR Services.................800-659-6994 U United States Golf Association............281-583-8871 United Way........................................888-844-6289 V V F W-Tomball....................................281-351-2427 Van Pool Services...............................713-682-3133 Veterans of Foreign Wars....................713-794-3669 Victims Assistance Center...................713-755-5625 Victims of Crime Help Line.................800-394-2255 Visiting Nurse Association..................713-520-8115 W West Montgomery Community Development Center........................281-252-3852 Women Empowering Women............281-367-8113 Women Helping Women....................281-353-1194 Women Off Welfare............................281-405-8183 Woodlands Area Quilt Guild...............281-651-0115 Woodlands Art League.......................281-367-7885 Woodlands Watch..............................281-210-3800 Y YMCA - Cypress Creek.........................281-469-1481 Magnolia/Tomball...........................281-356-4077 North Harris County.........................281-444-3550 S Mont Co-Creekside........................281-367-9622 Young Expecting Mothers Outreach......281-859-8010 Young Life-South Texas Region..........281-367-6762 Youth Advocates Inc...........................713-923-4270 Youth Crisis & Runaway Hotline.........800-448-4663 Top 10 Most Fiscally Responsible Charities according to Worth Magazine Give Kids The World.......................................800.995.KIDS Environmental Defense Fund........................800.684.3322 Compassion International.............................800.336.7676 Teach For America.........................................800.832.1230 The Natural Resources Defense Council.........212.727.2700 Michael J Fox Foundation..............................800.708.7644 Humane Society of the United States............800.808.7858 International Rescue Committee...................202.822.0043 Best Friends Animal Society..........................435.644.2001 World Vision..................................................888.511.6593 Boys & Girls Country Community Services 8 Vision: That every child has a place to grow up and a sense of being home. Mission: Is to change the lives of children from families in crisis by loving and nuturing them in a Christian environment, raising them to become self-sustaining and contributing adults. Established in 1971, Boys and Girls Country is a 501 (c) (3) charitable home. Our children are primarily from the greater Houston area and our home has a capacity to serve 48 boys & 40 girls ranging in age from 5-18. Boys and Girls Country provides a warm, loving, family-like Christian environment where kids have the opportunity to grow up safe and secure and develop to their full potential. Residents live on campus and attend public schools. They also participate in outside activities such as band, church, sports, summer camps, etc. We have been home to over 1,200 children since 1971. Boys and Girls Country does not rely on federal or state grants for ongoing support and we are not a United Way member agency. Our funding and volunteer support relies heavily on caring individuals, businesses, civic groups, churches and foundations in the community. We are committed to serving children who need our Home and no child is turned away because their family cannot afford to pay. For more information on placing a child, donate and/or volunteer please visit: www.boysandgirlscountry.org or call 281-351-4976 TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries Mission: TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries exists to provide compassionate Christian healthcare to community members with limited resources. By attracting qualified & caring staff & volunteers committed to the vision and mission of TOMAGWA. By providing comprehensive healthcare services through alliances with other agencies. By developing a community sense of ownership, support and action. Vision Statement: Through God’s power TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries will change lives in the community. Values: In response to the love of Jesus, TOMAGWA is committed to the following values: Compassionate Care; which demonstrates concern for the individual’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Quality of Care; by insuring that staff and volunteers maintain high standards of performance. Respect; for the dignity of all persons. Reverence for Life; in all stages and conditions. Empowerment; by nurturing the individual’s sense of choice & ability to make informed decisions. Well-Being of the Community; which is fostered by the community and TOMAGWA supporting each other. AVAILABLE SERVICES • Acute Care • Children’s Health Check-Ups/Immunizations • Women’s Health Check-Ups • Men’s Health Check-Ups • Respiratory Therapy • Patient Education • Medication Assistance • Vision & Hearing Screening • Nutrition Counseling • Obesity Management • Cardiac Evaluations • Lab Work, Tests & X-Rays • Comprehensive Diabetes Management Program • Depression Counseling • Referrals to TOMAGWA’s “In Service” Medical Specialists CLINIC HOURS Tomball • 455 School St., Suite 30, Tomball, TX 77375 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (by appointment only) Diabetic Clinic - 1st & 3rd Wednesday (by appointment only) Immunization Clinic - 8:30am Check-In (limited number of patients served, $10 cash charge for up to 4 immunizations) Vision Station - Thursday 2:00pm - 4:00pm (by appointment only) Waller • St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1613 Key Street, Waller , TX 77484 Wednesday 9:00am Walk-In/Check-In (limited number of patients served) For An Appointment Please Call: 281-357-0747 For more information on the services that TOMAGWA provides or to obtain information on how to donate and/or volunteer please visit: www.tomagwa.org or call 281-357-0747. Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) Mission: To strive to meet basic human needs through Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Vision Statement: NAM’s vision, grounded in our mission and true to our values, is a community in which Neighbors care for Neighbors through our collaborative effort with area congregations, community partners, donors and volunteers. Resources are pooled and leveraged to meet basic needs and to help individuals regain their self-sufficiency, thereby creating a safer and more stable community for all. Values Statement: Northwest Assistance Ministries values: maintaining a strong commitment to our mission of meeting basic human needs through Neighbors Helping Neighbors; fostering a spirit of respect and charity; striving for excellence in all we do; and strengthening connections with our spiritual, funding and volunteer partnerships. PROGRAMS Assistance Program - for families experiencing a temporary crisis, who live within NAM’s 18 ZIP code service area and need emergency assistance. 281-583-5600 Food Pantry - distributes more than 980 food orders monthly thanks to donations from congregations, schools, community groups & individuals. 281-885-4589 Meals On Wheels - over 90,500 hot, nutritious lunches are delivered each year, including Saturdays, to the area’s homebound seniors & disabled. 281-885-4622 Children’s Clinic - primary care, well child check-ups & immunizations are available 5 days a week for children 18 and under. 281-885-4630 Fifty Plus - offers activities for seniors age 50 and over. 281-885-4601 Senior Wheels - provides transportation to medical appointments, grocery & drug stores, & shopping in NW Houston for seniors age 50 and over. 281-885-4601 Family Violence Center - offers a crisis hotline, access to emergency shelter, support groups & counseling for victims of abuse. 281-885-4673 or 1-888-750-4673 Interfaith Hospitality Network, Houston NW - this program provides food & shelter to over 10,000 temporarily homeless families in the Houston area. 281-885-4567 Rotary Learning/Workforce Development Center - offers classes & small group tutoring for students interested in basic literacy, learning English as a Second Language (ESL), earning their high school equivalency diploma (GED), or becoming a United States citizen. 281-885-4616 Resale Shops - offers merchandise at low prices to the community. Vouchers for free clothing, furniture and/or household items may be issued if you qualify. Corner Resale Shop 281-885-4544 Jones Rd Shop 281-897-8953 NAM Resale Shop & Donation Center 281-880-9000 Shelter & Energy Assistance - aids families in need with shelter & energy related issues. An interview with SEA staff will determine if you qualify. 281-885-4531 ADDITIONAL SERVICES Spring ISD Even Start 281-885-4560 • Harris County Social Services 281-885-4591 • Gulf Coast Community Services 281-397-0176 Nam also provides assistance through the Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP), Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), Office of Victim Assistance (OVAG), Homeless Prevention & Rapid Rehousing Program (HPRP), and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). For more information on the programs and services that NAM offers or to obtain information on how to donate and/or volunteer please visit: www.namonline.org or call 281-885-4555 9 Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Dose 1 = 12 to 18 months ___ Dose 2 = 4 to 6 years ___ “Catch Up” Dose = 7 to 18 years Dose 1 = 2 months Dose 2 = 4 months Dose 3 = 6 months Dose 4 = 15 to 18 months Dose 5 = 4 to 6 years Haemophilus Influenza Type B (Hib) ___ ___ ___ ___ Dose 1 = 2 months Dose 2 = 4 months Dose 3 = 6 months Dose 4 = 12 to 18 months Hepatitis A ___ Dose 1 = 12 months to 24 months ___ Dose 2 = 12 months to 24 months Hepatitis B ___ Dose 1 = birth ___ Dose 2 = 1 to 2 months ___ Dose 3 = 6 to 18 months ___ “Catch Up” Dose = 24 months to 18 years Human Papillomavirus (HPV) ___ 3 Doses starting at age 11 Inactivated Poliovirus (IPV) ___ Dose 1 = 2 months ___ Dose 2 = 4 months ___ Dose 3 = 6 to 18 months ___ Dose 4 = 4 to 6 years ___ “Catch Up” Dose = 7 to 18 years Meningococcal (MCV4) ___ Dose 1 = 11 to 12 years ___ “Catch Up” Dose = 13 to 18 years Childhood Immunization Schedule Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DtaP) Pneumoccocal Conjugate (PCV) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Dose 1 = 2 months Dose 2 = 4 months Dose 3 = 6 months Dose 4 = 12 to 18 months Dose 5 = 24 months to 18 years Rotavirus (RV) ___ Dose 1 = 2 months ___ Dose 2 = 4 months ___ Dose 3 = 6 to months Tetanus, Dephtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) ___ 11 to 12 years ___ “Catch Up” Dose = 13 to 18 years Varicella ___ Dose 1 = 12 to 18 months ___ Dose 2 = 4 to 6 years ___ “Catch Up” Dose = 7 to 18 years Influenza ___ Dose 1 = 6 months ___ Yearly For more information regarding immunizations, immunization supply and contraindications for immunizations visit: www.cdc.gov or call The National Immunization Hotline at 1-800-232-2522 (English) • 1-800-232-0233 (Spanish) Public Schools 10 - GRADING PERIODS ELEMENTARY • Pre-K - 5 1st Nine Weeks: Aug 22 - Oct 21 2nd Nine Weeks: Oct 24 - Jan 13 3rd Nine Weeks: Jan 17 - March 23 4th Nine Weeks: March 26 - May 30 SECONDARY • 6 - 12 1st Six Weeks: Aug 22 - Sept 28 2nd Six Weeks: Sept 29 - Nov 4 3rd Six Weeks: Nov 7 - Dec 20 4th Six Weeks: Jan 4 - Feb 17 5th Six Weeks: Feb 21 - April 13 6th Six Weeks: April 16 - May 30 Administration & Departments Administration...............................................281-897-4000 Athletics............................................................281-894-3980 Career & Technology....................................281-897-4036 Communications...........................................281-807-8939 Curriculum & Instruction............................281-897-4133 Food Services..................................................281-897-4541 Human Resources.........................................281-897-4099 Security/Police................................................281-517-2865 Special Education..........................................281-897-6430 Superintendent..............................................281-897-4077 Tax Office..........................................................281-664-6300 Technology......................................................281-897-4094 Transportation................................................281-897-4382 www.cfisd.net CYPRESS - FAIRBANKS ISD 2011-2012 CALENDAR Elementary Schools Adam......................................281-897-4485 Andre’......................................281-463-5500 Ault..........................................281-373-2800 Bane........................................713-460-6140 Bang........................................281-897-4760 Birkes......................................281-345-3300 Black........................................281-320-7145 Copeland...............................281-856-1400 Danish....................................281-955-4981 Duryea....................................281-856-5174 Emmott..................................281-897-4500 Farney.....................................281-373-2850 Fiest.........................................281-463-5838 Francone................................281-897-4512 Frazier.....................................713-896-3475 Gleason..................................281-517-6800 Hairgrove...............................713-896-5015 Hamilton................................281-370-0990 Hancock.................................281-897-4523 Hemmenway........................281-856-9870 Holbrook................................713-460-6165 Holmsley................................281-463-5885 Horne......................................281-463-5954 Jowell......................................281-463-5966 Keith........................................281-213-1744 Kirk...........................................713-849-8250 Lamkin....................................281-897-4775 Lee...........................................713-849-8281 Elementary Schools (cont.) Lieder......................................281-463-5928 Lowery....................................281-463-5900 Matzke....................................281-897-4450 McFee.....................................281-463-5380 Metcalf...................................281-856-1152 Millsap....................................281-897-4470 Moore.....................................281-370-4040 Owens.....................................281-463-5915 Post..........................................713-896-3488 Postma...................................281-345-3660 Reed........................................713-896-5035 Robinson...............................281-855-1240 Robison..................................281-213-1700 Sampson................................281-213-1600 Sheridan................................281-856-1420 Swenke...................................281-213-1200 Tipps........................................281-345-3350 Walker.....................................281-345-3200 Warner....................................281-213-1650 Willbern..................................281-897-3820 Wilson.....................................281-463-5941 Yeager.....................................281-440-4914 Middle Schools Aragon....................................281-856-5100 Arnold.....................................281-897-4700 Bleyl.........................................281-897-4340 Campbell...............................281-897-4300 Cook........................................281-897-4400 Middle Schools (cont.) Dean........................................713-460-6153 Goodson................................281-373-2350 Hamilton................................281-320-7000 Hopper...................................281-463-5353 Kahla.......................................281-345-3260 Labay.......................................281-463-5800 Smith.......................................281-213-1010 Spillane..................................281-213-1645 Thornton................................281-856-1500 Truitt........................................281-856-1100 Watkins...................................281-463-5850 High Schools Cy-Fair.....................................281-897-4600 Cypress Creek......................281-897-4200 Cypress Falls.........................281-856-1000 Cypress Lakes.......................281-856-3800 Cypress Ranch.....................281-373-2300 Cypress Ridge......................281-807-8000 Cypress Springs...................281-345-3000 Cypress Woods....................281-213-1800 Jersey Village........................713-896-3400 Langham Creek...................281-463-5400 Special Program Facilities Adaptive Behavior Cntr....281-897-4174 Alternative Learning-E......281-897-4171 Alternative Learning-W....281-855-4310 Carlton Vocational Cntr....281-213-1950 Windfern High School.......281-807-8684 First Day of Classes: August 22 Student/Staff Holiday: January 16 Student/Staff Holiday: September 5 Student Holiday: February 20 Professional Day: February 20 Student Holiday: October 10 Professional Day: October 10 Parent Conferences (Elementary): October 10 Student/Staff Holidays: November 21-25 Student/Staff Holidays: December 21-30 Student Holidays: January 2-3 Professional Days: January 2-3 Classes Resume: January 4 Student/Staff Holiday: March 12-16 Student/Staff Holiday: April 6 Student/Staff Holiday: May 28 Last Day of Classes: May 30 Professional Day: May 31 Inclement Weather Days: November 21-22, December 21, February 20, May 31 KLEIN ISD www.kleinisd.net 11 - GRADING PERIODS ELEMENTARY • Pre-K - 5 1st Nine Weeks End Oct 21 2nd Nine Weeks End Jan 13 3rd Nine Weeks End Mar 23 4th Nine Weeks End May 31 Public Schools Administration....................................... 832-249-4000 Athletics.................................................... 832-249-4300 Career & Technology............................ 832-249-4460 Communications................................... 832-249-4750 Curriculum & Instruction.................... 832-249-4450 Food Services.......................................... 832-249-4610 Human Resources................................. 832-249-4218 Security/Police........................................ 832-249-4266 Special Education.................................. 832-249-4400 Superintendent...................................... 832-249-4172 Tax Office.................................................. 832-249-4740 Technology.............................................. 832-249-4436 Transportation........................................ 832-249-4566 Elementary Schools Benfer .................................................... 832-484-6000 Benignus................................................ 832-484-7750 Brill........................................................... 832-484-6150 Ehrhardt................................................. 832-484-6200 Eiland...................................................... 832-484-6900 Epps Island............................................ 832-484-5800 Frank....................................................... 832-375-7000 Greenwood Forest............................. 832-484-5700 Hassler.................................................... 832-484-7100 Haude..................................................... 832-484-5600 Kaiser...................................................... 832-484-6100 Klenk....................................................... 832-484-6800 Kohrville................................................. 832-484-7200 Krahn....................................................... 832-484-6500 Kreinhop................................................ 832-484-7400 Kuehnle.................................................. 832-484-6650 Lemm...................................................... 832-484-6300 McDougle.............................................. 832-484-7550 Metzler................................................... 832-484-7900 Mittelstadt............................................ 832-484-6700 Mueller................................................... 832-375-7401 Nitsch...................................................... 832-484-6400 Northampton....................................... 832-484-5550 Roth......................................................... 832-484-6600 Schultz.................................................... 832-484-7000 Theiss...................................................... 832-484-5900 Intermediate Schools Doerre..................................................... 832-249-5700 Hildebrandt.......................................... 832-249-5100 Kleb......................................................... 832-249-5500 Klein........................................................ 832-249-4900 Krimmel................................................. 832-375-7200 Schindewolf ........................................ 832-249-5900 Strack...................................................... 832-249-5400 Ulrich....................................................... 832-375-7500 Wunderlich........................................... 832-249-5342 High Schools Klein........................................................ 832-484-4000 Klein Collins.......................................... 832-484-5500 Klein Forest........................................... 832-484-4500 Klein Oak............................................... 832-484-5000 Vistas....................................................... 832-484-7650 SECONDARY • 6 - 12 1st Six Weeks Ends Sept 30 2nd Six Weeks Ends Nov 11 3rd Six Weeks Ends Jan 13 4th Six Weeks Ends Feb 24 5th Six Weeks Ends Apr 13 6th Six Weeks Ends May 31 2011-2012 CALENDAR Aug 16-19 Aug 20 Aug 22 Sept 5 Oct 11 Nov 21-22 Nov 23-25 Dec 19-30 Jan 2 Jan 3 Jan 13 Jan 16 Jan 17 Mar 12-16 Apr 6 Apr 9 May 28 May 31 Jun 1 Jun 2 Staff Development Days Summer High School Graduation First Day of Classes Labor Day Holiday Student Holiday Staff Development Day Elementary Parent Conferences Student Holiday Thanksgiving Holiday Christmas/Winter Holiday Staff Development Day Classes Resume End of First Semester Martin Luther King Holiday Second Semester Begins Spring Break Easter Break Student Holiday Memorial Day Holiday Last Day of Classes Staff Development Day High School Graduation - GRADING PERIODS - Public Schools 12 ELEMENTARY • Pre-K - 5 1st Nine Weeks End Oct 28 2nd Nine Weeks End Jan 20 3rd Nine Weeks End Mar 30 4th Nine Weeks End June 7 SECONDARY • 6 - 12 1st Six Weeks Ends Sept 30 2nd Six Weeks Ends Nov 11 3rd Six Weeks Ends Jan 20 4th Six Weeks Ends Mar 2 5th Six Weeks Ends Apr 20 6th Six Weeks Ends June 7 www.springisd.org First Day of Classes August 24 2011-2012 CALENDAR Student Holiday (Labor Day) September 5 Student Holiday (Parent Conference Day) October 10 Student Holidays (Thanksgiving) November 21-25 Student Holidays (Winter Break) December 19-January 2 Student Holiday (Martin Luther King) January 16 Student Holiday (President’s Day) February 20 Student Holidays (Spring Break) March 12-16 Student Holidays April 6 & 9 Student Holiday (Memorial Day) May 28 Last Day of Classes June 7 Student Early Release June 7 Staff Development August 18-19 & 22-23 • October 10 February 20 • April 9 • June 8 Inclement Weather Days January 2 • February 20 April 9 • June 8 SPRING ISD Administration........................................... 281-891-6000 Athletics........................................................ 281-891-6150 Career & Technology................................ 281-891-6200 Communications....................................... 281-891-6005 Curriculum & Instruction........................ 281-891-6175 Food Services.............................................. 281-891-6445 Human Resources..................................... 281-891-6040 Security/Police............................................ 281-891-6911 Special Education...................................... 281-891-6265 Superintendent.......................................... 281-891-6025 Tax Office...................................................... 281-891-6160 Technology.................................................. 281-891-6225 Transportation............................................ 281-891-6490 Elementary Schools Anderson................................................... 281-891-8360 Bammel...................................................... 281-891-8150 Beneke........................................................ 281-891-8450 Booker........................................................ 281-891-8750 Burchett..................................................... 281-891-8630 Clark PK-2.................................................. 281-891-8600 Clark 3-5.................................................... 281-891-8540 Cooper........................................................ 281-891-8660 Eickenroht................................................. 281-891-8840 Heritage..................................................... 281-891-8510 Hirsch.......................................................... 281-891-8330 Hoyland...................................................... 281-891-8810 Jenkins....................................................... 281-891-8300 Lewis........................................................... 281-891-8720 Link.............................................................. 281-891-8390 Major........................................................... 281-891-8870 Marshall..................................................... 281-891-4900 McNabb..................................................... 281-891-8690 Meyer.......................................................... 281-891-8270 Northgate Crossing............................... 281-891-8780 Ponderosa................................................. 281-891-8180 Reynolds.................................................... 281-891-8240 Salyers........................................................ 281-891-8570 Smith........................................................... 281-891-8420 Thompson................................................. 281-891-8480 Winship...................................................... 281-891-8210 Middle Schools Bailey........................................................... 281-891-8000 Bammel...................................................... 281-891-7900 Claughton................................................. 281-891-7950 Dueitt.......................................................... 281-891-7800 Roberson................................................... 281-891-7700 Twin Creeks............................................... 281-891-7850 Wells ........................................................... 281-891-7750 High Schools Dekaney..................................................... 281-891-7260 Spring......................................................... 281-891-7000 Westfield.................................................... 281-891-7130 Wunsche.................................................... 281-891-7650 TOMBALL ISD -GRADING PERIODSSIX WEEKS REPORTING PERIOD ENDS: SEPTEMBER 30 FEBRUARY 10 NOVEMBER 4 APRIL 4 DECEMBER 16 MAY 31 NINE WEEKS REPORTING PERIOD ENDS: OCTOBER 21 MARCH 9 DECEMBER 16 MAY 31 2011-2012 CALENDAR www.tomballisd.net 13 Public Schools/ Colleges & Universities Administration.......................................... 281-357-3100 Athletics....................................................... 281-357-3047 Career & Technology............................... 281-357-3100 Communications...................................... 281-450-1214 Curriculum & Instruction....................... 281-357-3100 Food Services............................................. 281-357-3170 Human Resources.................................... 281-357-3100 Special Education..................................... 281-357-3140 Superintendent......................................... 281-357-3100 Tax Office..................................................... 281-357-3100 Technology................................................. 281-357-3052 Transportation........................................... 281-357-3193 Elementary Schools Canyon Pointe........................................ 281-357-3122 Creekside Forest.................................... 281-357-4526 Decker Prairie.......................................... 281-357-3134 Lakewood................................................. 281-357-3260 Rosehill...................................................... 281-357-3075 Tomball...................................................... 281-357-3280 Willow Creek............................................ 281-357-3080 Intermediate Schools Northpointe............................................ 281-357-3020 Tomball...................................................... 281-357-3150 Junior High Schools Tomball...................................................... 281-357-3000 Willow Wood........................................... 281-357-3030 High Schools Tomball...................................................... 281-357-3220 Tomball Memorial................................. 281-357-3100 Tomball Alternative Ed Center.......... 281-357-3281 NEW TEACHER INSERVICE AUGUST 8-12 STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS AUGUST 15-19 FIRST DAY OF CLASSES AUGUST 22 STUDENT & STAFF HOLIDAYS SEPTEMBER 5 (LABOR DAY) NOVEMBER 23-25 (THANKSGIVING) DECEMBER 19-30 (CHRISTMAS) MARCH 12-16 (SPRING BREAK) APRIL 5-9 (EASTER) MAY 28 (MEMORIAL DAY) STUDENT HOLIDAYS & STAFF DEVELOPMENT OCTOBER 10 • JANUARY 2 JANUARY 16 • FEBRUARY 20 • JUNE 1 LAST DAY OF CLASSES MAY 31 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION JUNE 2 EARLY DISMISSALS All Schools OCTOBER 7 • DECEMBER 16 MARCH 9 • MAY 31 High School Only DECEMBER 15 • MAY 30 MAKE UP DAYS (if necessary) APRIL 5 • APRIL 9 Colleges & Universities Abilene Christian University............ 800-460-6228 Baylor University............................. 800-BAYLORU Baylor College of Medicine.............. 713-798-4951 Blinn College................................... 979-830-4000 Hardin-Simmons University............ 800-568-2692 Houston Baptist University.............. 800-969-3210 Houston Community College........... 713-718-2000 Lamar University............................. 800-458-7558 LeTourneau University..................... 800-759-8811 Prarie View A & M University........... 936-857-3311 Rice University................................ 800-527-6957 Sam Houston State University......... 936-294-1111 San Jacinto College......................... 281-458-4050 South Texas College of Law............. 713-659-8040 Southern Methodist University....... 800-323-0672 Southwestern University................. 800-252-3166 St Mary’s University......................... 800-367-7868 Stephen F Austin State University... 936-468-2054 Sul Ross State University................. 888-722-7778 Tarleton State University................. 254-968-9121 Temple College................................ 800-460-4636 Texas A & M University.................... 979-458-0427 Texas A & M Galveston.................... 877-322-4443 Texas Christian University................ 817-257-7490 Texas Southern University............... 713-313-7011 Texas State Tech College.................. 800-792-8784 Texas State University San Marcos... 512-245-2364 Texas Tech University....................... 806-742-1480 Texas Wesleyan University............... 817-531-4444 Texas Woman’s University................ 888-948-9984 University of Houston...................... 713-743-1010 University of North Texas................. 800-UNT-8211 University of St Thomas................... 800-856-8565 University of Texas........................... 512-475-7399 For a complete list of all public & private colleges, community colleges & universities in the State of Texas please visit the following websites: www.univsource.com/tx • www.thecb.state.tx.us/InteractiveTools/HELM/List.cfm For information on everything you need to know about preparing for, applying for & paying for college or technical school please visit www.collegefortexans.com or contact Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board at 512-427-6101 for general information. For Student Services (loans, grants & special programs) call 800-242-3062. Lone Star College 14 Our Mission & Purpose: Lone Star College System, as a publicly supported two-year, comprehensive community college system, involves diverse individuals, businesses and the community in quality education opportunities for the successful development of knowledge, skills and attitudes for a rapidly changing world. Through its colleges and centers, Lone Star College System develops learning communities for: • Technical programs, leading to associate degrees and certificates, designed to develop marketable skills & support economic development. • Academic courses in the arts & sciences to transfer to senior institutions. • Continuing adult education programs for academic, professional, occupational and cultural enhancement. • Developmental education & literacy programs designed to improve the basic skills of students. • A program of student support services, including counseling & learning resources, designed to assist individuals in achieving their educational & career goals. • Workforce, economic & community development initiatives designed to meet local & statewide needs. • Other purposes as may be directed by the Board of Trustees and/or laws of the State of Texas. Cy-Fair 9191 Barker Cypress Rd. Cypress, Tx 77433 281-290-3200 Montgomery 3200 College Park Dr. Conroe, Tx 77384 936-273-7000 Kingwood 20000 Kingwood Dr. Kingwood, Tx 77339 281-312-1600 North Harris 2700 W.W. Thorne Dr. Houston, Tx 77073-3499 281-618-5400 Tomball 30555 Tomball Parkway Tomball, Tx 77375 281-351-3300 University Center 3232 College Park Dr. The Woodlands, Tx 77384 281-618-7140 Online 5000 Research Forest Dr. The Woodlands, Tx 77381-4356 832-813-6700 Corporate College 5000 Research Forest Dr. The Woodlands, Tx 77381-4356 832-813-6500 - 2011- 2012 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2011 Fall Semester Registration Begins................................................ Apr 12 Full Payment Due for Pre-Registered Classes.......... Aug 13 Faculty Return........................................................ Aug 22 Last Day to Register/Pay for Fall 2011.................... Aug 27 Weekday Classes Begin.......................................... Aug 29 Labor Day Holidays (no classes).............................. Sept 3-5 Fri Evening, Sat & Sun Classes Begin...................... Sept 9-11 Official Day............................................................. Sept 12 Last Day to Drop & Receive “W”.............................. Nov 11 Thanksgiving Holidays (closes at 4:30 on 23rd)...... Nov 24-27 Final Exams............................................................ Dec 12-18 Last Day of Reg Registration Winter Mini-Term...... Dec 14 Late Registration for Winter Mini-Term.................. Dec 15-16 Last Day to Pay for Winter Mini-Term..................... Dec 16 Winter Mini - Term (3 week)................................... Dec 19-Jan 6 Winter Mini - Term (4 week)................................... Dec 19-Jan 13 Last Day to Drop & Receive “W” (3 wk Mini-Term)....... Jan 3 Winter Holidays (offices closed)............................. Dec 22-Jan 4 Winter Holidays for Mini - Term.............................. Dec 25 & Jan 1 Last Day to Drop & Receive “W” (4 wk Mini-Term)....... Jan 6 2012 Spring Semester 2012 Summer Semester Registration Begins................................................ Nov 9 Offices Open........................................................... Jan 5 Full Payment Due for Pre-Registered Classes.......... Jan 7 Faculty Return........................................................ Jan 9 Last Day to Register/Pay for Spring 2012................ Jan 14 MLK Holiday (colleges closed)................................ Jan 16 Weekday Classes Begin.......................................... Jan 17 Fri Evening, Sat & Sun Classes Begin...................... Jan 20-22 Official Day............................................................. Jan 30 Spring Break (offices closed).................................. Mar 12-18 Technology Maintenance Window......................... Mar 12-18 Spring Holiday (offices closed)............................... Apr 6-8 Last Day to Drop & Receive “W”.............................. Apr 10 Final Exams............................................................ May 7-13 Commencement..................................................... May 11-12 Registration Begins................................................ Mar 7 Last Day of Reg Registration (May Mini-Term)....... May 10 Last Day to Register/Pay (May Mini-Term)............. May 12 Mini-Term.............................................................. May 14-Jun1 Memorial Day Holiday............................................ May 26-28 Last Day to Register/Pay (Summer I Courses)......... Jun 2 Summer Term Begins............................................. Jun 4 First Summer Session............................................. Jun 4-Jul 10 Weekend Classes Begin.......................................... Jun 8-10 Last Day to Drop & Receive “W” (1st Summer)........ Jun 28 Independence Day Holiday (offices closed)............ Jul 4 Last Day to Register/Pay (Summer II Courses)........ Jul 11 Second Summer Session........................................ Jul 12-Aug 19 Last Day to Drop & Receive “W” (2nd Summer)...... Aug 7 Summer Term Ends................................................ Aug 19 www.lonestar.edu Houston Baptist University Prairie View A & M University Nickname: Panthers Colors: Purple & Gold NCAA Division I, Southwestern Conference (West Division) For Ticket Info: 936-261-1392 www.pvamu.edu • Edward L. Blackshear Field • William “Billy” J. Nicks Building Rice University Nickname: Owls Mascot: Sammy the Owl Colors: Blue & Gray NCAA Division I, Conference USA For Ticket Info: 713-522-6957 riceowls.cstv.com • Reckling Park • Rice Stadium • Tudor Fieldhouse Sam Houston State University Nickname: Bearkats Mascot: Sammy Bearkat Colors: Orange & White NCAA Division I, Southland Conference For Ticket Info: 936-294-1729 www.gobearkats.com • Bearkat Softball Stadium • Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum • Don Sanders Baseball Stadium • Elliott T. Bowers Stadium • Joseph Pritchett Field • Kelly & Ina May McAdams Tennis Center • Meredith & Miriam York Track & Field Center Stephen F. Austin State University Nickname: Lumberjacks & Ladyjacks Colors: Purple, White & Red NCAA Division I, Southland Conference For Ticket Info: 936-468-5225 sfajacks.cstv.com • Fletcher Garner Track • Homer Bryce Stadium • SFA Tennis Complex • William R. Johnson Coliseum Texas A & M University Nickname: Aggies Mascot: Reveille VIII Colors: Maroon & White NCAA Division I-A, Big 12 Conference (South Division) For Ticket Info: 888-992-4443 www.aggieathletics.com • Aggie Soccer Stadium • Aggie Softball Complex • Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium at McFerrin Athletic Center • Kyle Field • Mitchell Tennis Center • Olsen Field • Reed Arena Texas Southern University Nickname: Tigers or Lady Tigers Colors: Maroon & Gray NCAA Division I, Southwestern Conference For Ticket Info: 713-313-4263 www.tsu.edu • Alexander Durley Sports Complex • East Downtown Stadium (new home of the TSU Tigers) • H & P E Arena • MacGregor Park • Memorial Park • Reliant Stadium University of Houston Nickname: Cougars Mascot: Shasta Colors: Scarlet Red & Albino White NCAA Division I, Conference USA For Ticket Info: 877-268-4275 www.uhcougars.com • Cougar Field • Cougar Softball Stadium • CRWC Natatorium • Hofheinz Pavilion • John E Hoff Courts • Robertson Stadium • Tom Tellez Track University of Texas 15 College Athletic Facilities & Ticket Info Nickname: Huskies Colors: Royal Blue & Orange NCAA Division I, Great West Conference www.hbuhuskies.com • Frank & Lucille Sharp Gymnasium • Huskey Field • Randy & Cheryl Sorrels Field • Strake Jesuit Preparatory Academy Nickname: Longhorns Mascot: Bevo Colors: Burnt Orange & White NCAA Division I, Big 12 Conference (South Division) For Ticket Info: 800-982-2386 www.texassports.com • Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium @ Joe Jamail Field • Denton A. Cooley Pavilion • Frank C. Erwin Jr. Special Events Center • Frank Denius Fields • Gregory Gymnasium • Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center • Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium • Moncrief - Neuhaus Athletic Center • Penick - Allison Tennis Center • Red & Charline McCombs Field • Red McCombs Red Zone • Reese M. Rowling Hall • Texas Rowing Center • The University of Texas Golf Club & Academy • UFCU Disch - Falk Field Houston Astros 16 - Roster Pitchers 8 Fernando Abad – Juan Abreu 67 David Carpenter 64 Jorge De Leon 66 Enerio Del Rosario 52 Sergio Escalona 47 Jeff Fulchino 30 J.A. Happ – Lucas Harrell – Blake King 65 Arcenio Leon 59 Wilton Lopez 41 Jordan Lyles 54 Mark Melancon 39 Brett Myers 20 Bud Norris 62 Aneury Rodriguez 43 Fernando Rodriguez 51 Wandy Rodriguez 65 Henry Sosa 60 Jose Valdez 56 Henry Villar 53 Wesley Wright Catchers 22 Carlos Corporan 55 Humberto Quintero 46 J.R. Towles Infielders 27 Jose Altuve 12 Clint Barmes 16 Matt Downs 23 Chris Johnson 38 Jimmy Paredes 36 Angel Sanchez 29 Brett Wallace Outfielders 19 Brian Bogusevic 11 Jason Bourgeois 45 Carlos Lee 14 J.D. Martinez 4 Jason Michaels – Jordan Schafer 8 J.B. Shuck - Manager & Coaches #2 Brad Mills – Manager #31 Mike Barnett – Batting Coach #26 Doug Brocail – Pitching Coach #10 Bobby Meacham – First Base Coach #35 Dave Clark – Third Base Coach #13 Al Pedrique – Bench Coach #6 Jamie Quirk – Bullpen Coach - Baseball Basics: Stats 101 Batting Average (AVG): Divide the number of base hits by the total number of at bats. For example: If Hunter Pence has 600 at bats and has 206 hits. 206 / 600 = .343 His batting average is .343 Earned Run Average (ERA): Multiply the total number of earned runs by nine and divide the results by the total innings pitched. For Example: If Brett Myers has allowed 67 runs in 220 innings. Multiply 67 by 9. 67 x 9 = 603. Divide 603 by 220 (his innings pitched). 603 / 220 = 2.74... is his ERA. W-L Percentage: Divide the number of games won by the total number of decisions. For Example: If Wandy Rodriguez has a 16 - 3 record, Divide his win total (16) by his total number of decisions (16 + 3 = 19). 16 / 19 = 0.842... is his W-L Percentage. Slugging Percentage (SLG): Divide the total number of bases of all base hits by the total number of times at bat. For Example: If Carlos Lee has 282 total bases and 440 at bats. Divide 282 by 440. 282 / 440 = .641... is his SLG. On-Base Percentage (OBP): The total number of hits plus bases on balls plus hits by pitch divided by at bats plus bases on balls plus hit by pitch plus sacrifice flies.For Example: In Lance Berkman’s 434 at bats, he has 152 hits, 59 walks, has been hit by 9 pitches and he’s hit 6 sacrifice flies. Here is the formula to determine his OBP: (152 + 59 + 9) / (434 + 59 + 9 + 6) = 220 / 508 = .433... is his OBP. Fielding Average: Divide the total number of putouts and assists by the total number of putouts, assists and errors. For Example: Michael Bourn has 218 putouts and 290 assists while committing only 2 errors. His fielding percentage is determined as follows: (218 + 290) / (218 + 290 + 2) = 508 / 510 = .996... is his fielding average. Magic Numbers: Determine the number of games yet to be played, add one then subtract the number of games ahead in the loss column of the standings from the closest opponent. For Example: Houston is 7 games ahead with 50 games remaining. So here’s Houston’s magic number: Games remaining (50) + 1 = 51. 51 - 7 = 44... is Houston’s magic number to clinch. - TICKETS 713.259.8500 Minute Maid Park Box Office is located on Texas Avenue. During the season, its hours are 8:30 am - 5:30 pm on weekdays and 9:00 am - 3:00 pm on Saturdays. It will also remain open through all home baseball games until 30 minutes after the final out. On Sunday game days, the box office opens at 9:00 am. These game hours also apply to the Advance Ticket Sales Windows at Sections 112 and 323. For the offseason, the Box Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. houston.astros.mlb.com 5 - JEFF BAGWELL Retired By Astros in 2007 7 - Craig Biggio Retired By Astros in 2008 24 - Jimmy Wynn Retired By Astros in 2005 25 - Jose Cruz Retired By Astros in 1992 34 - Nolan Ryan 32 - Jim Umbricht Retired By Astros in 1965 33 - Mike Scott Retired By Astros in 1992 Retired By Astros in 1996 40 - Don Wilson Retired By Astros in 1975 42 - Jackie Robinson Retired Throughout Baseball in 1997 49 - Larry Dierker • Astros Retired Numbers • TEXANS TAILGATING The Houston Texans not only allow tailgating, it is encouraged! The following is a list of guidelines to help make your tailgating party a great success: 2011 Regular Season Schedule Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun – Sun Sun Sun Sun Thu Sun Sep 11 Sep 18 Sep 25 Oct 2 Oct 9 Oct 16 Oct 23 Oct 30 Nov 6 Nov 13 Nov 20 Nov 27 Dec 4 Dec 11 Dec 18 Dec 22 Jan 1 vs Colts @ Dolphins @ Saints vs Steelers vs Raiders @ Ravens @ Titans vs Jaguars vs Browns @ Bucs BYE WEEK @ Jaguars vs Falcons @ Bengals vs Panthers @ Colts vs Titans 1:00 PM 4:15 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 4:05 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM – 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 8:20 PM 1:00 PM CBS CBS CBS CBS CBS CBS CBS CBS CBS CBS – CBS FOX CBS FOX CBS NFL Network 17 • Guests are welcome to continue tailgating up to one hour after the end of the game. However, in some instances guests may be asked to clear the parking lots before that time. • For safety purposes, all tents, chairs, etc. must be put away before entering Reliant Stadium. • In order to ensure the safety of our fans, no golf carts, Segways, motorized coolers, skateboards, bicycles, or large balloons will be allowed for use by fans in the parking lots. • Reliant Stadium and the Houston Texans do not grant the right to display advertising, banners or signs, or distribute promotional items on property. Fans may be asked to remove inappropriate banners or signs. Houston Texans • All Parking lots (except for platinum) will open four (4) hours prior to kickoff. • All parking at Reliant Stadium will require a pre-purchased parking hangtag; you will not be able to buy any additional parking at the gate. • Parking is first-come, first-served for the first hour; saving spots will not be allowed. If you would like to tailgate near friends, please arrive together. • Reliant Stadium entrance gates will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. • Tailgating will be limited to one 8’x 16’ space for each valid parking hangtag, and must not cross over into the drive lane designated by the blue lines down each aisle. • RV’s, buses, and oversized vehicles will need to pre-purchase a minimum of two parking spots and need to park in the designated RV areas in each lot. • If you plan to extend sides or set chairs outside of your RV or Bus you will need parking hangtags in addition to the ones for the space that will be used by you vehicle. • Barbecues in tow will also be required to have an additional pre-purchased hangtag. You will not be allowed to buy one at the gate. • No Music system speakers may exceed 18” tall and 12” wide • Music speakers my not produce sound greater than 68 decibels in accordance to the City of Houston sound ordinance Sections 30.1-30.9 • Liquid charcoal starter or other flammable liquids are strictly prohibited. Charcoal may be started with an electrical starter designed for this purpose or quick starting charcoal is recommended. Open flames are allowed but all barbecue pits left unattended must be extinguished. • Hot ashes, cinders, smothering coal, disposable LP-gas cylinders or other hot materials must be disposed of in the Orange dumpsters only. • Trash must be disposed of the in the Green dumpsters only. • All cooking equipment shall be situated away from crowds, buildings, vehicles or combustible materials. A minimum clearance distance of 3 feet is required. • A minimum class 2A-10B:C fire extinguisher with a current service tag is required at each cooking area. • LP-gas cooking appliances shall be UL listed and approved for use. LP-gas cylinders shall be secured in an upright position to keep from falling and positioned to prevent impact from vehicle traffic. Portable generators are not to be filled while running and fuel must be in a UL listed safety can (2 gal. max). Portable generators and fuel must be stored away from cooking appliances. • Any violation of the fire safety regulations will be subject to citations being issued by the City of Houston Fire Inspector. • For any further information regarding these guidelines or any other questions on the day of the game please call 832-667-1400 or text 832-655-0785. • The Houston Texans reserve the right to revoke the season parking pass of those who do not comply with these guidelines. • Remember, H-E-B Tailgater of the Game judges will be roaming the parking lots looking for the next big winner! Please visit HoustonTexans.com for more information on the H-E-B Tailgater of the Game contest and how you can participate. www.houstontexans.com - Fan Guide TEXANS MISSION: Our mission is to create and maintain the most respected and most valuable professional sports franchise in the world. Contact Info: Offices are located in Reliant Stadium and are open for business year-round, Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. Administrative Office: 832-667-2000 Customer Service: 866-468-3926 or fanfeedback@houstontexans.com Ticket Office: 866-468-3926 • Fax: 832-667-2191 or ticketing@houstontexans.com Mailing Address: Houston Texans Reliant Stadium Two Reliant Park Houston, Tx 77054-1573 Reliant Park Administrative Office: 832-667-2000 Ticketmaster: 713-629-3700 or ticketmaster.com Gameday Service Hotline: 832-667-1400 18 Houston Rockets 2011-2012 ROSTER NUM 15 10 50 3 9 44 27 5 7 12 2 25 54 4 32 1 PLAYER Marqus Blakely Chase Budinger Marcus Cousin Goran Dragic Jonny Flynn Chuck Hayes Jordan Hill Courtney Lee Kyle Lowry Kevin Martin Marcus Morris Chandler Parsons Patrick Patterson Luis Scola Hasheem Thabeet Terrence Williams POS F F F G G C C-F G G G F F F F C G-F FROM YRS Vermont 1 Arizon 2 Houston 1 Ljubljana, Slovenia 3 Syracuse 1 Kentucky 6 Arizona 2 Western Kentucky 3 Villanova 5 Western Carolina 7 Kansas R Florida R Kentucky 1 Buenos Aires, Argentina 4 Connecticut 2 Louisville 2 HEAD COACH: Kevin McHale (College - University of Minnesota) • GENERAL MANAGER: Daryl Morey YEAR 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 TEAM HISTORY W L 43 39 42 40 53 29 55 27 52 30 34 48 51 31 45 37 % .524 .512 .646 .671 .634 .415 .622 .549 } - TICKETS Single Game: 1.866.446.8849 Group Sales: 713.758.7298 Season Tickets: 713.627.3865 Box Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm Box Office is located @ Toyota Center on the LaBranch St. side of the arena. www.nba.com/rockets - ROCKETS RETIRED NUMBERS #22 - Clyde Drexler #23 - Calvin Murphy #24 - Moses Malone #34 - Hakeem Olajuwon #45 - Rudy Tomjanovich CD - Carroll Dawson - ROCKETS Hall of Famers Rick Barry • Elvin Hayes Calvin Murphy • Moses Malone Clyde Drexler • Charles Barkley Hakeem Olajuwon 2010-2011 AHL Western Conference Champions 19 2011-2012 ROSTER Player Jamie Fraser Jeff Penner Marco Scandella Casey Wellman Sam Lofquist Kris Foucault Brett Bulmer Cody Almond Jon DiSalvatore Nate Prosser Patrick O’Sullivan Robbie Earl Colton Gillies Jarod Palmer Chad Rau Colton Jobke Jed Ortmeyer Pos D D D C D LW LW C RW D LW LW LW RW C D RW # 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 37 39 41 42 44 56 61 62 Player Scott Campbell Warren Peters Maxim Noreau Carson McMillan Jared Spurgeon Drew Bagnall Matt Hackett Kris Fredheim Pascal Morency Brandon Buck Josh Tordjman Matt Kassian Justin Falk Joel Broda Tyler Cuma Jean-Michel Daoust Pos F C D C D D G D RW LW G LW D F D RW Houston Aeros # 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 HEAD COACH – John Torchetti - Hockey Lingo Back Check: To hinder an opponent heading toward and into the defending zone. Blue Lines: The pair of one-foot wide blue lines which extend across the ice at a distance of 60 feet from each goal. These lines break up the ice into attacking, neutral and defending zones. Body Check: Use of the body on an opponent. It is legal when the opponent has possession of the puck or was the last player to have touched it. Butt-Ending: To hit an opponent with the end of the stick farthest from the blade. It is illegal and calls for a penalty. Goal Crease: Area directly in front of the goaltender. It is four feet wide and eight feet long and marked off by red lines. Offensive players who do not have possession of the puck may not enter. Deke: To fake an opponent out of position. Face Off: The dropping of the puck between one player from each team to begin or resume play. Fore Check: To check an opponent in his end of the rink, preventing an offensive rush. Freezing the Puck: To hold the puck against the boards with either the skate or stick to get a stoppage of play. Goal Line: The red line which runs between the goal posts and extends in both directions to the side boards. Goal Mouth: The area just in front of the goal and crease lines. Hat Trick: The scoring of three or more goals by a player in one game. Roman Voloshenko became the youngest Aero to ever score a hat trick in 2005 at 19 years old. Icing: When a player shoots the puck from his side of the center red line past the opposition’s goal line. Icing is an illegal way to advance the puck. Offsides: A team is ruled offsides when a player fully crosses the attacking blue line before the puck does. If the puck leaves the attack zone during an offensive play, then each player on the offensive team must leave (clear) the attack zone, before the puck can be re-entered on the attack. One-timer: Hitting the puck directly upon receiving a pass. The offensive player takes his backswing while the puck is on its way to him and tries to time his swing with the arrival of the puck. Penalty Box: The area opposite the team benches where penalized players serve time. Power Play: A power play occurs when a team has a one-man or two-man advantage because of an opponent’s penalties. Pulling the Goalie: Replacing the goalie with an extra skater in a high-risk attempt to tie the game. This primarily occurs when a team trails, usually by one goal, late in the game. Save: A shot blocked by the goaltender, which would have been a goal had it not been stopped. Screened Shot: The goaltender’s view is blocked by players between him and the shooter. Slap Shot: Hitting the puck with the blade of the stick after taking a full backswing. Slot: The area immediately in front of the goal crease. It is from this zone that most goals are scored and where the most furious activity takes place. Splitting the Defense: The player with the puck attempts to squeeze between the opponent’s defensemen. Stick Handling: To control the puck along the ice with the stick. Top Shelf: Term used to describe when an offensive player shoots high in an attempt to beat the goalie by shooting the puck into the top portion of the net. Wraparound: A player skates around behind the opposing goal and attempts to wrap the puck around the goal post and under the goalie. Wrist Shot: Hitting the puck with the blade of the stick using a quick snap of the wrist rather than a full back swing. IHL C hamp ions 19 AHL 98 - 1 999 Cham 2002 pions - 2003 TEAM HISTORY YEAR W L 2010-11 46 28 2009-10 34 34 2008-09 38 31 2007-08 45 29 2006-07 27 43 - TICKETS - % .613 .500 .544 .600 .400 Single Game • 1.866.462.3767 Season Tickets • 713.974.7825 Group Tickets • 713.974.7825 www.aeros.com Houston Dynamo 20 MLS Cup Champions 2006 & 2007 1st Place Western Conference 2008 & 2009 TICKETS 713-276-7500 9am - 5pm • Monday - Friday www.houstondynamo.com 2011 ROSTER # 26 32 12 0 20 3 25 7 29 5 11 24 19 21 9 31 1 16 13 28 2 8 18 4 10 15 POS Player Age D Corey Ashe 25 D Bobby Boswell 28 F Will Bruin 21 M Luiz Camargo 24 M Geoff Cameron 26 F Calen Carr 28 F Brian Ching 33 M Colin Clark 27 F Carlo Costly 29 M Danny Cruz 21 M Brad Davis 29 GK Tyler Deric 22 M Alex Dixon 21 D Hunter Freeman 26 F Jason Garey 27 D Andre Hainault 25 GK Tally Hall 26 M Adam Moffat 25 M Francisco Navas Cobo 19 GK Evan Newton 23 D Eddie Robinson 33 D Kofi Sarkodie 20 M Josue Soto 22 D Jermaine Taylor 26 M Je-Vaughn Watson 27 F Cam Weaver 28 NATL USA USA USA Brazil USA USA USA USA Honduras USA USA USA USA USA USA Canada USA Scotland USA USA USA USA USA Jamaica Jamaica USA Previous Club University of North Carolina D.C. United Indiana University Parana Clube (BRA) University of Rhode Island Chicago Fire San Jose Earthquakes Colorado Rapids Atlas Guadalajara (MEX) UNLV San Jose Earthquakes Houston Dynamo Academy Houston Dynamo Academy IK Start (NOR) Columbus Crew FK SIAD Most (CZE) Esbjerg (DEN) Portland Timbers Houston Dynamo Academy Old Dominion University San Jose Earthquakes University of Akron Houston Dynamo Academy St. George’s (JAM) Sporting Central (JAM) San Jose Earthquakes Houston Soccer Pubs The Bull & Bear Tavern & Eatery 11980 Westheimer Ste A 77077........ 281.496.6655 Maple Leaf Pub 514 Elgin @ Smith 77006............................................................... 713.520.6464 The Mezzanine Lounge 2200 SW Frwy Ste 150 77098................................. 713.528.6399 GAMEDAY INFORMATION Amigo Energy Soccer Fest: the official interactive fan zone of the Houston Dynamo, begins two hours before each home game and includes interactive activities, games, giveaways, live music, and food. Stop by our sponsor booths to receive free giveaways, participate in interactive games, and learn about their products and services. Fans can choose from a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the Bud Light Beer Garden while enjoying live entertainment on the Bud Light Stage. Houston’s hottest dance team, the Dynamo Girls, will be out and about to take pictures and sign autographs along with Dynamo Diesel. Gently used soccer equipment can be donated at the Dynamo Charities tent before every game. The Aztec Events & Tents VIP Club: located in the stadium’s north west corner adjacent to Gate 7, is for club and field-side seat holders only and offers a complimentary pre-game meal, with alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Fans in the VIP tent also enjoy air-conditioned comfort while preparing to cheer on the Dynamo. Suites: are located on the east side (Cullen Blvd. side) of Robertson Stadium and are accessible via the suite door on the main concourse, located across from the main east side concession stand. Will Call Window and the Customer Service Window: are located on the east side (Cullen Blvd. side) of Robertson Stadium near Gate 11. Dynamo Game Concessions: offer a wide variety of food and beverages including Prince’s Hamburgers, Papa John’s Pizza and much more. 501 Crawford St • Houston, Tx 77002 www.astros.com 21 Minute Maid Park Info: 713-259-8000 Tickets: 713-259-8500 Astros Tickets: 1-800-ASTROS-2 Box Office Hours/Will Call During the season Mon-Fri 8am-6pm & for one half hour after end of game. Will Call orders can be picked up at the Texas Avenue Box Office 48 hours after ordering. Facts & Figures Distances From Plate Left field - 315 feet Left-center - 362 feet Center field - 435 feet Deepest point - 436 feet Right-center - 373 feet Right field - 326 feet Height of Wall Left field - 19 feet Left-center - 25 feet Center field - 10 feet Deepest point - 10 feet Right-center - 10 feet Right field - 7 feet To Minute Maid Park/Union Station/West End from: FROM I-45 NORTH TRAVELING SOUTH • Continue south until you reach I-10. • Exit on to I-10 East. • Quickly merge on to US-59 South. • Exit Hamilton/Downtown Destinations and continue on Hamilton straight to Capitol. • Turn right onto Capital, then right onto Crawford. • Union Station is at the intersection of Texas and Crawford. To Minute Maid Park/Diamond Club Lot/East End from: FROM I-45 NORTH TRAVELING SOUTH • Continue south until you reach I-10. • Exit on to I-10 East. • Quickly merge on to US-59 South. • Quickly exit Hamilton/Downtown Destinations and continue straight to Preston. • At Hamilton and Preston, you will take a right into the Diamond Club parking lot. • If you intersect with Texas Ave., you’ve gone too far. Seating TOTAL - 40,950 Diamond Club - 259 Field Boxes - 6,168 Crawford Boxes - 763 Bullpen Boxes - 2,326 Center Field Patio - 74 Club Level - 4,776 Mezzanine - 2,337 Suite Level - 918 Terrace Deck - 3,316 Upper Deck - 9,131 Outfield Deck - 1,677 Size Gross Square Footage - 28.97 acres Total Square Footage - 1,263,240 sq ft Building Height - 93 feet Ground Rules • Camera Wells: Ball hits camera - DEAD BALL. • If hits rail and/or padding - IN PLAY. • Ledge of signs behind home plate - IN PLAY. • Ball lodges under or behind tarp - DEAD BALL. • Ball lodges on top of outfield padding - TWO BASES. • Ball goes through or lodges in out-of-town scoreboard - TWO BASES. • Ball hits fence above yellow line, or top of railing in left center field - HOME RUN. • Hits screen in left center - IN PLAY. • Hits wall and bounces into bullpen - HOME RUN. • Ball hits flagpole and leaves field - HOME RUN. • Ball remains on field - IN PLAY. Ball hits flag pole, bounces on ground and then over fence - TWO BASES. • Ball strikes roof in fair territory - IN PLAY striking point on ground. Ball strikes roof in foul territory - DEAD BALL. • Ball hits centerfield bullpen tall fence, carries over small fence into stands - HOME RUN. Reliant Stadium 22 One Reliant Park Houston, Tx 77054 www.reliantpark.com Event Info: 832-667-1400 Houston Texans Two Reliant Park Houston, Tx 77054 www.houstontexans.com 832-667-2000 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo P.O. Box 20070 Houston, Tx 77225 www.rodeohouston.com or www.hlsr.com 832-667-1000 Tickets: 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com Directions From the North: Take I-45 (south) or Hwy. 59 (south) to Hwy. 288 (south), Take Hwy. 288 (south) to 610 Loop (west), Take 610 (west) to Fannin or South Main exit, Exit and turn right on Fannin or South Main, From Fannin turn left on Naomi or Holly Hall, From South Main turn right on McNee, Enter main gate at Reliant Park Directions From the Galleria IH 610 East Bound: Exit Beechnut, Left on Beechnut to Kirby, Right on Kirby, Left on McNee Directions From Gulf Freeway IH 610 West Bound: IH 610 to 288 South, Exit Old Spanish Trail, Right on Old Spanish Trail to Main Street, Enter into Gate 16 Yellow Lot. - Facts & Figures Total square footage: 1.9 million square feet Seating Capacity: 71,500 97,000 sq. ft. of natural grass playing surface Retractable Roof Facts • Size of roof opening - 500’L x 385’W • Size of supertruss - 960’L and 50/75’W • Opening time - 10 minutes • Construction material - steel with fabric covering Suites • Lower Level (200s) - 78 suites • Club Level (300s) - 11 suites • Upper Level (400s) - 88 suites • Upper Halo (800s) - 19 suites Outside view of Reliant Stadium Lounges • Main Level - 1 large lounge • Lower Suite Level - 4 small lounges, 4 large lounges • Club Level - 4 large bars, 16 small bars, 4 lounges • Upper Suite Level - 4 lounges Concession Stands • Main Level - 14 large stands • Club Level - 4 large concessions, 4 large bars, 16 small bars • Mezzanine - 4 concessions Inside of Reliant Arena Suite • Upper Level - 16 concessions 23 Robertson Stadium . lman St 3875 Ho Tx 77004 n, Housto 04 94 3 4 713-7 mo n Dyna Housto t.com n.mlsne housto 00 ars -75 713-276 n Coug o t s u o ity of H Univers s.com cougar www.uh 75 -42 877-268 m will ces: the stadiu ate 11 ll Box Offi a f o C l e il d si /W ts st Ticke the Ea cated at G Offices on Will Call lo hours prior to . ff o k ic Ticket Box k ill open 2 urs prior to open 4 ho de of the stadium w si on the East h: kickoff . om the Nort outh, Directions Fr Cullen or Scott, Turn S t xi E ), on an Street. uth (Galvest Take I-45 So Elgin, Next light is Holm ium. Pass e stad is around th Parking lot - Facts & Figures • • • • • • • • • • • Broke Ground: 1941 Opened: September 18, 1942 Capacity: 32,000 Surface: Grass Located on the University of Houston campus Named in honor of former UH Board of Regents member & Athletics Committee Chairman Corbin J Robertson The Field at Robertson Stadium is named John O’Quinn Field Former Names: Public School Stadium (1942-1958), Jeppesen Stadium (1958-1980) Renovations: 1970, 1999 & 2006 U of H Cougars’ Inaugural Football Game was played on September 21, 1946 against Southwestern Louisiana Became home of the Houston Dynamo in 2006 Toyota Center 24 1510 Polk Street Houston, TX 77002 Phone: 713.758.7200 Fax: 713.758.7315 Toyota Center Box Office: The Box Office is on the La Branch Street side of the arena. You may purchase tickets in person at the Toyota Center Box Office during normal Box Office Hours. Box Office Hours: 9am – 6pm • Monday through Friday 10am – 6pm • Saturdays during team seasons (Rockets & Aeros) 10am - Event conclusion • Saturdays during the team’s off-season, when Toyota Center is open for an event Will Call: Guests can pick up Will Call tickets at any time during Box Office hours. Photo identification is required to pick up tickets. - Facts & Figures • Groundbreaking: July 31, 2001 • First Event: October 6, 2003 (Fleetwood Mac) • Rockets’ Inaugural Game: October 30, 2003 (Rockets vs Nuggets) • Total Square Feet: 750,000 • Seating Capacity: Basketball - 18,300 Hockey - 17,800 Concerts - up to 19,000 • Court Level: 31’8” below street level • Main Concourse Level: at street level • Spans 6 City Blocks • High Point of Supertruss: 151’8” above court • Length of Supertruss: 390’0” Tickets: Individual Tickets are available by calling 1-866-446-8849, visiting the Toyota Center Box Office, visiting select Houston-area Randalls locations or logging on to www.houstontoyotacenter.com. Season Ticket or Group Sale Orders: Toyota Center Events 713.758.7200 Houston Rockets 713.627.3865 Houston Aeros 713.974.7825 Parking: 2,500-space Toyota Tundra garage connected to the arena via private skybridge. 10,000 total spaces within a few blocks. Directions From the North via 59: • Take 59 South bound towards downtown • Exit Downtown Destinations/Jackson St • Turn Right on Franklin St • Turn Left onto La Branch • The Toyota Center main entrance is at La Branch and Polk St From the North via I-45: • Take I-45 South bound towards downtown • Exit McKinney • Turn Left onto McKinney • Turn Right onto La Branch • The Toyota Center main entrance is at La Branch and Polk St From the East via I-10: • Take I-10 West bound towards downtown • Exit San Jacinto/Main • Travel South on San Jacinto, then to Fannin • Turn Left on Rusk • Turn Right onto La Branch • The Toyota Center main entrance is at La Branch and Polk St From the West via I-10: • Take I-10 East bound towards downtown • Exit Smith St • Travel South on Smith • Turn Left on Rusk • Turn Right onto La Branch • The Toyota Center main entrance is at La Branch and Polk St 2005 Lake Robbins Rd. The Woodlands, Tx 77380 www.woodlandscenter.org 25 Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 281.363.3300 Directions: From Downtown Houston: Take I-45 or the Hardy Toll Road North. Exit Woodlands Parkway. Follow the signs to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. From Conroe: Take I-45 South. Exit Research Forest Dr. Proceed West to Grogan’s Mill Rd, turn left onto Grogan’s Mill and follow the signs to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Parking: Pre-paid, preferred parking is available in the Gold Lot parking garage. To purchase tickets for the parking garage, call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or visit any Ticketmaster Ticket Center or The Pavilion Ticket Office. FREE guest parking is available in lighted and patrolled lots convenient to The Pavilion. For most events, lots open 90 minutes prior to the performance. - Tickets Tickets can be purchased at any Ticketmaster ticket center , including Macy’s and Fiesta, charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000 or visit Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available at The Pavilion Box Office during the season from Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm and on event days through intermission. The Box Office is located at the North entrance of the Pavilion @ 2005 Lake Robbins Dr. The Pavilion Box Office handles group sales for Performing Arts Events only. For more information about group sales for Performing Arts Events at The Pavilion, call 281-364-3024. - Facts & Figures Groundbreaking - June 1989 Pavilion Opened - April 1990 Capacity - 16,500 Covered Seating Capacity - 6,500 Stage - 2,400 square feet Golf Guide 26 Bluebonnet Country Golf Course Gary Player Course The Brae-Burn Country Club Gleannloch Farms Golf Club Champions Golf Course Glenbrook Park Golf Course Cinco Ranch Grand Lake Estates Clear Creek Golf Course Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club Club at Carlton Woods The Gus Wortham Park Golf Course Conroe Country Club Hearthstone Country Club Cypress Lakes Golf Club Hermann Park Golf Course Cypresswood Golf Club Heron Lakes Golf Course Deerwood Golf Club High Meadow Ranch Golf Club La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa Houston Country Club Falcon Point Houston Oaks Golf & Country Club Fazio Course Creekside at Carlton Woods The Jersey Meadow Golf Course 4505 Old Bridge Rd., Navasota 936-894-2207 8101 Bissonnet, Houston 713-774-2586 * 13722 Champions Dr., Houston 281-444-6262 * 23030 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy 281-395-4653 April Sound Resort & Country Club 3902 Fellows Rd., Houston 713-738-8000 Augusta Pines Golf Club 1 Carlton Woods Dr., The Woodlands 281-863-5800 * Bay Oaks Country Club 3051 N Loop 336 W., Conroe 936-756-5222 * Bear Creek Golf World 18700 Cypresswood Dr., Cypress 281-304-8515 Bentwater Country Club 21602 Cypresswood Dr., Spring 281-821-6300 * Blaketree National Golf Club 1717 Forest Garden Dr., Kingwood 281-360-1060 * 1000 April Sound Blvd., Montgomery 936-588-1101 * 18 Augusta Pines Dr., Spring 281-290-1900* 14545 Bay Oaks Blvd., Houston 281-488-7888 * 16001 Clay Rd., Houston 281-859-8188 800 Bentwater Dr., Montgomery 281-350-9898 * 4430 South FM 1486, N of Magnolia 936-449-4907 600 La Torretta Blvd, Montgomery 877-286-9590 24503 Falcon Point Dr., Katy 281-392-7888 * 1 Carlton Woods Creekside Dr., The Woodlands 281-863-5720* Fox Creek Golf Club 15120 FM 359, Hempstead 979-826-2131 * Galveston Country Club 14228 Stewart Rd, Galveston 409-737-9830 * 8900 Sterling Ridge Dr., The Woodlands 281-863-1490 * 19393 Champion Forest Dr., Spring 281-225-1209 8205 North Bayou Dr., Houston 713-649-8089 18411 Gary Player Rd., Montgomery 936-447-4653 23230 Meadowbrook Farms Club Rd, Katy 281-693-4653 7000 Capitol Ave., Houston 713-921-3227 7615 Ameswood, Houston 281-463-2201 * 6201 Golf Course Dr., Houston 713-526-0077 7900 N Sam Hou Pkwy W., Houston 281-807-4653 37300 Golf Club Trail, S of Magnolia 281-356-7700 1 Potomac Dr., Houston 713-465-8381 * 22602 Hegar Rd., Hockley 713-888-0000 88502 Rio Grande, Houston 713-896-0900 Kingwood Country Club 1700 Lake Kingwood Tr., Kingwood 281-358-2177 * Kingwood Cove Country Club 805 Hamblen, Kingwood 281-358-1155 Lake Windcrest Golf Club Pine Forest Country Club Lakeside Country Club Raveneaux Country Club Legendary Oaks Golf Course Redstone Golf Club Lochinvar Golf Club River Oaks Country Club Longwood Golf Course River Plantation Country Club 10941 Clubhouse Circle, E of Magnolia 281-259-2279 1025 Urban Rd., Hempstead 979-826-4001 2000 Farrell Rd., Houston 281-821-0220 * 13300 Longwood Trace Dr., Cypress 281-373-4100 Melrose Golf Course 401 Canino Rd., Houston 281-931-4666 Memorial Park Golf Course 6001 Memorial Loop Dr., Houston 713-862-4033 Montgomery County Golf Center 12080 I-45 South, Conroe 936-273-4002 Northgate Country Club 17110 Northgate Forest Dr., Houston 281-444-5302 * Oaks Course at The Woodlands The 2301 N Millbend Dr., The Woodlands 281-882-3000 Oakhurst Golf Club 2700 Mills Branch Dr., Porter 281-354-4653 Palmer Course The 100 Grand Fairway Dr., The Woodlands 281-863-1440 * 9415 Cypresswood Dr., Spring 281-370-6370 * 5860 Wilson Rd., Humble 281-459-7800 1600 River Oaks Blvd., Houston 713-529-4321 * 550 Country Club Dr., Conroe 936-321-1080 * Sharpstown Park Golf Course 6800 Harbortown, Houston 713-988-2099 Spring Valley Golf Club 25110 Gosling Rd., Spring 281-351-8628 T P C at The Woodlands 100 Grand Fairway Dr., The Woodlands 281-863-1540 Texaco Country Club 12800 Texaco Rd., Houston 713-453-2893 * Texas National Country Club 3720 Clubhouse Dr., Houston 936-856-4233 Tomball Country Club 22303 Walden Way, Tomball 281-351-5102 * Tour 18 3102 FM 1960 East, Houston 281-540-1818 Panther Trail at The Woodlands Village Golf Club The Pasadena Municipal Golf Course Walden - Lake Conroe Pine Crest Golf Club Walden - Lake Houston 2301 N Millbend Dr., The Woodlands 281-882-3000 1000 Duffer Ln., Houston 281-481-0834 3080 Gessner, Houston 713-462-4914 Golf Guide 100 Wilcrest Dr., Houston 281-497-2222 * 27 18003 Clay Rd., Houston 281-463-0900 * 73 Greenbriar Dr., Panorama Village 936-856-5531 * 13101 Walden Rd., Montgomery 936-448-4668 * 18100 Walden Forest Dr., Houston 832-445-2115 * Wedgewood Golf Course 5454 Hwy 105 West, S. Conroe 936-441-4653 West Fork Golf Club 1 Golf Ridge Dr., Conroe 936-441-6193 Westwood Country Club 8888 Country Creek Dr., Houston 713-774-3011* Windrose Golf Club 6235 Pine Lakes Blvd., Spring 281-370-8900 Willow Creek Golf Club 24525 Northcrest, Spring 281-376-1501 * Willow Fork Country Club 21055 Westheimer Pkwy., Katy 281-579-6262 * Willowisp Country Club 14502 Fondren Rd., Houston 281-437-8217 * Woodforest Golf Club 1199 Fish Creeek Thoroughfare, Montgomery 936-588-8800 Woodlands Resort The 2301 N Millbend Dr., The Woodlands 281-367-1100 * Private 28 Information & Licenses Hunting & Fishing Guide Recreational hunting and fishing licenses and stamp endorsements are available at approximately 1,700 locations throughout the state in addition to the offices listed below. These locations include sporting goods stores, gun shops, department stores, discount stores, bait and tackle shops, grocery stores, and many other types of stores. Some commercial hunting and fishing licenses are available ONLY at the Austin Headquarters and offices listed below. For added convenience, recreational licenses may be purchased by phone or through the Internet with approved Visa, Discover, or MasterCard. A $5 administrative fee will be charged for those sales. Many licenses may be purchased for immediate use except where tagging is required, i.e., deer and turkey. - A Hunters Pledge - enges and rewards. s. ovides unique chall pr ing nt ’s behavior and ethic hu le sib Respon nds on each hunter pe de t or sp e th of e However, the futur er, I pledge to . . . nt hu a as , re efo er Th and landowners. • Respect property obey the law. . ife ldl wi d an t en and onm • Respect the envir nonhunters. • Hunt safely. • Know nting tradition. for al ion ss on an ethic hu Pa • • Show considerat n. tio va er ns of wildlife. and habitat co and understanding ills • Support wildlife sk r oo td ou y m • Strive to improve hical hunters. • Hunt only with et best to eld, I will give my t each time I go afi uc nd co nt of hu les to ip y princ sibilit myself. The respon By following these e environment and th c, bli pu e th e. t, m or on the sp depends e future of hunting ethically is mine; th Buying Licenses: • On-line License Sales at: www.tpwd.state.tx.us • Licenses by Phone: 800-895-4248 8am-5pm, Mon–Fri, closed Sat, Sun and most holidays. • Local License Sales: local sporting goods stores, gun shops, bait & tackle shops, grocery stores, hardware stores, etc. Information: • 800-792-1112 (toll-free) or 512-389-4800 8am-pm, Mon-Fri, closed Sat, Sun and most holidays. www.tpwd.state.tx.us Online Resources www.fieldandstream.com • www.texasoutdoorsman.com www.takemefishing.org • www.tpwd.state.tx.us - Hunting General Information • Closed Season: For any species, the period of time, if any, when hunting that species is not permitted. • Hunter Orange: No hunter orange is required while hunting on private property, but it is recommended. Public hunting lands require 400 square inches of daylight florescent orange with 144 square inches appearing on both chest and back, and daylight florescent orange headwear must be worn. • Legal Shooting Hours for all Game Animals and Nonmigratory Game Birds: from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. For information on sunrise/sunset hours, please look at: http://www.sunrisesunset.com/usa/Texas.asp. • Open Seasons: The open season includes both opening and closing dates and all days in between. Unless otherwise specified, the open season is a “general” season and all legal means may be used in taking the species. Where the open season is designated as “archery”, only legal archery equipment/crossbow as specified, may be used. Where the open season is designated as “muzzle-loader only”, only muzzleloaders as defined, may be used. When a season is designated as a “youth-only”, special regulations apply. • No open season for any wild animal, wild bird, or exotic animal on public roads or the right-of-way of public roads. • It is unlawful to possess a deer or any part of a deer that has been hit by a motor vehicle. 29 Texas Parks & Wildlife 4200 Smith School Rd • Austin, Texas 78744 Report Violations: 800-792-GAME (4263) • General Inquiries: 512-389-4381 or 8801 Hunting & Fishing Guide Operation Game Thief is Texas’ wildlife Crime-stoppers program, offering rewards of up to $1,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and conviction for a wildlife crime. The program, a function of the law enforcement division of Texas Parks and Wildlife, is highly successful, having been responsible for the payment of over $195,000.00 in rewards. Privately funded, the program is dependent on financial support from the public through the purchase of OGT memberships and merchandise, donations, sponsorships, and gifts. FISHING TRIP CHECKLIST: - Angler’s Responsibilities • Respect the Resource. • Never Litter. • Never Waste Fish. • Know and Follow Fishing Regulations. • Report Violators. • Protect the Area Around the Waters. • Continually Seek New Knowledge and Skills. • Share Your Knowledge. • Participate in Resource-Enhancement Projects. 1. Wear comfortable, appropriate clothing. 2. Bring sunglasses, sun screen and hats for sun protection. 3. Bring insect repellent and insect bite salve. 4. Include a small first aid kit 5. Bring enough appropriate tackle for each person fishing 6. If you plan to eat your catch, bring a cooler or stringer 7. Include bait that is easy to get and use – worms, grasshoppers, crickets, grubs, caterpillars 8. Include “picnic” food that is fun, such as snacks, fruit, sandwiches, and fruit drinks or water. 9. If possible, fish near home so that the trip does not exhaust everyone before the fishing fun. 10. Bring and wear life preservers if necessary (as when fishing from a boat) as well as for small children or those wading or swimming. 11. Do not take too many children at any one time and make sure that a responsible adult is always watching the children. Outdoor Retailers Academy • www.academy.com • 888.922.2336 Bass Pro Shop • www.basspro.com • 800-227-7776 Cabela’s • www.cabelas.com • 800-237-4444 Dick’s Sporting Goods • www.dickssportinggoods.com • 877-846-9997 Gander Mountain • www.gandermountain.com • 888-542-6337 Sports Authority• www.sportsauthority.com • 888-801-9164 Who needs a fishing license? A fishing license is required of anyone who fishes in the public waters of Texas. This covers all the legal means and methods used for taking fish from rod and reel to bow fishing. All persons under 17 years of age, whether Texas residents or non-residents, are exempt from license requirements. Texas residents who were born before September 1, 1930 are exempt from license requirements. Texas residents who are 65 years of age and older and who were born after September 1, 1930 may purchase a Senior Resident Fishing License. Please see the Outdoor Annual for additional information on age requirements and other exemptions. CHECKLIST Camping Guide 30 CAMPING RESOURCES www.goodsamclub.com www.gocampingamerica.com www.tpwd.state.tx.us National Parks: www.nps.gov - The Seven C’s of Camping Care. We will care how we camp by being considerate of others. Caution. We will use caution in the use of camping equipment both on the road and at the campsite. We will handle fire and flammable fuels so as not to endanger others or ourselves. We will improve our camping skills, knowing the right way is the safest way. Courtesy. We will practice politeness because it enhances the camping experience. We will respect the privacy of thers, control our children and leash our dogs. Cleanliness. We will be clean in our camping habits and teach our children the importance of cleanliness. We will pick up litter no matter who left it and be proud of the campsites we leave behind. Cooperation. We will observe the letter and spirit of camping regulations and rules established to protect our enjoyment of the outdoors. We will work cooperatively with others to make it better for everyone. Conservation. We will protect the environment in which we enjoy camping and help those whose job it is to guard and wisely manage our country’s natural resources. We will endeavor to leave a better outdoors for those who follow us. Common Sense. We will apply common sense to every situation, knowing that reason, understanding and humor make camping better for ourselves and others. • A small propane or charcoal grill with charcoal and starting fluid or propane tank • Butane lighters (preferably the longer ones used for starting fireplaces) • Storage containers, aluminum foil, napkins, plastic zip lock bags • Cutting board, knife and knife sharpener • Cooking utensils • Dishes and silverware (or use heavy plastic ones and dispose after a couple of outings) • Kitchen linen (napkins, pot holders, tablecloth, towels) • Coffee pot/tea kettle and filters, tea and coffee • Cleaning items (soap, sponge, paper towels, kitchen brushes, cleaners) • Paper/plastic bags for trash collection • Several gallons of bottled water or good water filter • Lanterns and fuel for outdoor lighting • Outdoor furniture (stools, folding chairs, stackable chairs, etc.) • Outdoor sleeping gear, if desired (air mattress, ground cloth or moisture barrier, sleeping bags) • Battery powered radio (with weather bands is an excellent choice) • Spare batteries (9V, 6V lantern, D, C, AA, AAA) • Tool set (screw driver, etc.) • Ropes, tarps, bungee straps, tapes (electrical, duct, etc.) and other items necessary to secure any gear • Small shovel, ax, level and small pails • Wood blocks and levelers to assist in leveling your recreational vehicle • Broom, mop and dust pan • An ample supply of toilet paper, toilet chemicals and tissue • A good camping manual (if new and unfamiliar to campground procedures) And Don’t Forget..... • Prescription glasses/sunglasses (and prescription in case they are lost) • Camera/film/video recorder/ extra digital image storage • Stationery and stamps • Address Book/PDA with phone list • Cell phone, charger, instructions, accessories • Quarters/Dimes/Nickels • TV/Satellite manuals • Rock salt supply (for water softener) • Power inverter • Battery jumper cables/flares/flashlight • Accurate tire pressure gauge • Emergency items: First aid kit, heating pad, ice bag Camping Retailers Academy • www.academy.com • 888.922.2336 Bass Pro Shop • www.basspro.com • 800-227-7776 Cabela’s • www.cabelas.com • 800-237-4444 Camping World • www.campingworld.com • 888-626-7576 Coleman • www.coleman.com • 800-835-3278 Gander Mountain • www.gandermountain.com • 888-542-6337 REI • www.rei.com • 800-426-4840 * Texas PRAIRIES & LAKES REGION * Bastrop SP * Bonham SP * Buescher SP * Cedar Hill SP * Cleburne SP * Confederate Reunion Grounds SHS * Cooper Lake SP * Dinosaur Valley SP * Eisenhower SP * Eisenhower Birthplace SHS * Fairfield Lake SP * Fanthorp Inn SHS * Fort Boggy SP * Fort Parker SP * Lake Mineral Wells SP & TW * Lake Somerville SP & TW * Lake Tawakoni SP * Lake Whitney SP * Lockhart SP * Meridian SP * Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS * Mother Neff SP * Palmetto SP * Purtis Creek SP * Ray Roberts Lake SP * Sam Bell Maxey House SHS * Sebastopol House SHS * Stephen F. Austin SP * Washington-on-the-Brazos SHS GULF COAST REGION * Battleship texas SHS * Brazos Bend SP * Fulton Mansion SHS * Galveston Island SP * Goose Island SP * Lake Corpus Christi SP * Lake Houston * Lake Texana SP * Lipantitlan SHS * Mustang Island SP * Port Isabel Lighthouse SHS * Sabine Pass Battleground SP & HS * San Jacinto Battleground-Monument SHS * Sea Rim SP * Sheldon Lake SP and Environmental Learning Center * Varner-Hogg Plantation SHS Texas State Park Reservations By Phone: 512.389.8900 Online: www.reserveamerica.com General Information: 1.800.792.1112 31 Camping Guide PANHANDLE PLAINS REGION * Abilene SP * Big Spring SP * Caprock Canyons SP * Copper Breaks SP * Fort Griffin SP & HS * Fort Richardson SP & HS * Lake Arrowhead SP * Lake Brownwood SP * Lake Colorado City SP * Palo Duro Canyon SP * Possum Kingdom SP * San Angelo SP HILL COUNTRY REGION * Blanco SP * Colorado Bend SP * Devil’s Sinkhole SNA * Enchanted Rock SNA * Fort McKavett SHS * Garner SP * Government Canyon SNA * Guadalupe River SP * Hill Country SNA * Inks Lake SP * Kickapoo Cavern SP * Landmark Inn SHS * Longhorn Cavern SP * Lost Maples SNA * Lyndon B. Johnson SP & HS * McKinney Falls SP * Pedernales Falls SP * South Llano River SP BIG BEND REGION * Balmorhea SP * Barton Warnock SP * Big Bend Ranch SP * Davis Mountains SP * Devils River SNA * Franklin Mountains SP * Fort Lancaster SHS * Fort Leaton SHS * Hueco Tanks SHS * Indian Lodge * Magoffin Home SHS * Monahans Sandhills SP * Seminole Canyon SP & HS * Wyler Aerial Tramway State Parks * TEXAS PLAINS REGION * Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP * Casa Navarro SHS * Choke Canyon SP * Estero Llano Grande SP * Falcon SP * Goliad SP * Lake Casa Blanca Intl. SP * The World Birding Center PINEYWOODS REGION * Atlanta SP * Caddo Lake SP * Daingerfield SP * Huntsville SP * Lake Bob Sandlin SP * Lake Livingston SP * Martin Creek Lake SP * Martin Dies, Jr. SP * Mission Tejas SP * Starr Family Home SHS * Tyler SP * Village Creek SP - LEGEND SP - State Park • HS - Historic Site SNA - State Natural Area SHS - State Historic Site TW - Trailway • Over 700 people died in recreational U.S. boating accidents in 2008, according to the most recent statistics available from the U.S. Coast Guard. • Drowning was the cause of 70 percent of these deaths; 90 per cent of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets. • Overall, approximately 464 lives could have been saved in 2008 if boaters had worn their life jackets. Lake & Boating Guide 32 - BOATING FACTS • There are approximately 595,000 registered boats in Texas, ranking it 6th in the country. • Texas has more square miles of inland water than any other state. • Recreational boating safety is a primary area of responsibility of Texas game wardens. The most common water safety citations are issued are for: 1. Not having enough lifejackets on board the boat. 2. Children younger than 13 not wearing a life jacket. • All children younger than 13 must wear a life jacket while in a boat less than 26 ft in length that is underway. • Game Wardens enforce the Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) law. A person who either appears to be impaired and/or has a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or higher while operating a boat can be arrested for BWI. • A person arrested for BWI may be jailed for up to 180 days, be fined as much as $2,000 or both. Additionally, the person’s drivers’ license may be automatically suspended. • Alcohol plays a role in 50 percent of all boating accidents, according to BOAT US. • Nearly 85% of boating fatality drowning victims were not wearing a life jacket. • A typical boating accident fatality involves: An open motorboat; Weekends between the hours of Noon and 7 p.m.; The victim falling overboard; and An operator between 26-50 years of age Who May Operate a Vessel? Texas Registration Requirements The following vessels when on Texas public water are required to have current registration, including when docked, moored, or stored. • All motorized boats, regardless of length; • All sailboats 14 feet in length or longer or any sailboat with an auxiliary engine(s); and • USCG Documented vessels Exempted vessels — All (non-motorized) canoes, kayaks, punts, rowboats, or rubber rafts (regardless of length) when paddled, poled, or oared and sailboats under 14 feet in length when windblown. Registration Fees: • • • • • Less than 16 feet in length 16 feet but less than 26 feet in length 26 feet but less than 40 feet in length 40 feet or more in length Livery Boat less than 16 feet in length $32.00 $53.00 $110.00 $150.00 $32.00 Operators must meet the age and boater education requirements shown below in order to operate any of the following vessels legally in Texas: • A powerboat powered by a motor of 10 horsepower or more or … • A personal watercraft or … • A windblown vessel over 14 feet in length. A person less than 13 years of age may operate only if he or she is accompanied on board by a person who is 18 years of age or older. A person 13 through 17 years of age may operate only if he or she: • Has passed a boater education course approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department or … • Is accompanied on board by a person who is 18 years of age or older. All persons required to have passed a state-approved boater education course must carry with them on the vessel: • Photographic identification, such as a driver’s license or student I.D. and • A boater education certification card issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department upon successful completion of a boater education course. Non-residents may fulfill the Texas boater education requirement by supplying proof that they have passed another state’s boater education course that is accepted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and is NASBLA approved. State Parks with Public Boat Ramps Big Bend Region Prairies and Lakes Region Hill Country Region Colorado Bend Inks Lake Kerrville-Schreiner Panhandle Plains Region Caprock Canyons Copper Breaks Lake Arrowhead Lake Brownwood Lake Colorado City Possum Kingdom San Angelo Piney Woods Region Atlanta Caddo Lake Daingerfield Huntsville Lake Bob Sandlin Lake Livingston Martin Creek Lake Tyler Village Creek Bonham Cedar Hill Cleburne Cooper Lake Eisenhower Fairfield Lake Fort Parker Lake Mineral Wells Lake Somerville Lake Whitney Meridian Purtis Creek Ray Roberts Lake South Texas Plains Region Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley Choke Canyon Falcon Lake Casa Blanca Some of the Best TX/OK Has to Offer: Texoma near Sherman Tx Austin near Austin Tx Sam Rayburn Reservoir near Jasper Tx Murray near Ardmore OK Conroe near Conroe TX Travis near Austin TX Lake O’ The Pines near Longview TX Belton near Belton TX Eagle Mountain near Ft. Worth TX - Boating Resources www.discoverboating.com • www.uscgboating.org For Boater Education Classes: www.boat-ed.com/tx • 800-830-2268 www.tpwd.state.tx.us • 800-792-1112 For Boat Registration & Titles: www.tpwd.state.tx.us • 800-262-8755 Lake & Boating Guide Amistad Reservoir Lake Balmorhea Gulf Coast Region Goose Island Lake Corpus Christi Lake Texana Sea Rim Sheldon Lake 33 - Boating Supplies Academy www.academy.com • 888.922.2336 Bass Pro Shop www.basspro.com • 800-227-7776 Boater’s World www.boatersworld.com • 877-690-0004 Cabela’s www.cabelas.com • 800-237-4444 Gander Mountain www.gandermountain.com • 888-542-6337 West Marine www.westmarine.com • 800-262-8464 - QUICK TIPS Always Wear A Life Jacket Avoid Alcohol Be Especially Careful On Personal Watercrafts Children Younger Than Age 13 Must Wear A Coast Guard Approved Life Jacket While Underway Enroll In A Boater Education Class Don’t Overload Your Boat Operate At A Safe Speed Always Have A Passenger Serve As A Lookout In Addition To The Operator Watch Out For Low Water Areas Or Submerged Objects Did You Know? Everyone should wear a life jacket when boating. Boaters often don’t have time to retrieve stowed life jackets during an emergency. Wearing a life jacket not only makes sense, but in many cases it’s the law. All recreational boats including canoes and kayak must have one wearable U.S. Coast Guard-approved PFD or life jacket for each person on board. Babies, small children and non-swimmers should always wear a life jacket when near the water, not just when boating or swimming. It’s just common sense. Follow state law — and common sense — when it comes to wearing a life jacket! - Online Resources - Art Galleries 34 - Art Supplies Retailers Hobby Lobby www.hobbylobby.com 27706 Tomball Pkwy • Tomball • 77375 281.255.6644 10955 FM 1960 W • Houston • 77070 281.894.9798 26060 US 290 W • Cypress • 77429 281.373.1070 501 Sawdust • Spring • 77380 281.292.2382 Michael’s www.michaels.com 7630 FM 1960 W • Houston • 77070 281.955.1260 20626 I-45 N • Spring • 77373 281.353.5031 Texas Art Supply www.texasart.com 2001 Montrose Blvd • Houston • 77006 713.526.5221 2237 S Voss • Houston • 77057 713.780.0440 www.artinfo.com www.artshound.com www.fresharts.org www.spacetaker.org www.worldartantiques.com Anya Tish Gallery 4411 Montrose Blvd Houston 77006.............................713-524-2299 Archway Gallery 2305 A Dunlavy Houston 77006...................................713-522-2409 Art League-Houston 1953 Montrose Blvd Houston 77006......................713-523-9530 Art League-Tomball....................................................................281-374-0160 Art League-Woodlands 9595 Six Pines Dr The Woodlands 77380...........281-292-1213 Ashenhart Galleries 6640 Cypresswood Dr Spring 77379.......................281-894-0300 Auguste Gallery 11410 Louetta Rd Houston 77070..................................281-370-4399 Barbara Davis Gallery 4411 Montrose Blvd Houston 77006...................713-520-9200 Blaffer Gallery 120 Fine Arts Building Houston 77204...............................713-743-9530 Blossom Street Gallery 4809 Blossom St Houston 77007...................713-869-1921 Booker-Lowe Gallery 4623 Feagan St Houston 77007..........................713-880-1541 Community Artist’s Collective 1413 Holman Houston 77004......713-523-1616 DaVinci Artists Gallery 315 West Main St Tomball 77375..................281-516-9595 Dean Day Gallery 2639 Colquitt Street Houston 77098.............................713-520-1021 Desola Art & Frame Gallery 7770 Louetta Rd Spring 77379............281-370-6880 Devin Borden Hiram Butler Gallery 4520 Blossom St Houston 77007....713-863-7097 DiverseWorks 1117 E Freeway Houston 77002..........................................713-223-8346 Edd Hayes Studio & Gallery 302 Main St #A Spring 77373.............281-350-2502 Gallery 3 2101 Winter St Houston 77007......................................................936-647-3754 Gallery Sonja Roesch 2309 Caroline St Houston 77004........................713-659-5424 Galveston Arts Center............................................................409-763-2403 Garden of the Dragonfly 318 Main St #F Spring 77373..................281-528-7779 Gerhard Wurzer Gallery 1106 S Shepherd Dr Houston 77019............713-523-4300 Goldesberry Gallery 2625 Colquitt St Houston 77098...........................713-528-0405 Gremillion & Co Fine Arts 2501 Sunset Blvd Houston 77005............713-522-2701 Harris Gallery 1100 Bissonnet St Houston 77005.....................................713-522-9116 Hooks-Epstein Gallery 2631 Colquitt St Houston 77098......................713-522-0718 Houston Center for Photography 1441 W Alabama St Houston 77006...713-529-4755 Houstonian Gallery 11755 Connor St Houston 77039.........................281-376-0477 Inman Gallery 3901 S Main St Houston 77002.........................................713-526-7800 J Matthias Gallery 3739 FM 1960 W Houston 77068..............................281-880-6454 Jack Meier Gallery 2310 Bissonnet Houston 77005................................713-526-2983 Joan Wich & Co Gallery 4411 Montrose Blvd Houston 77006..............713-526-1551 John Cleary Gallery 2635 Colquitt St Houston 77098...........................713-524-5070 Langley House Gallery 25236 Grogans Park Dr Spring 77380................281-419-2121 Lawndale Art Center 4912 Main St Houston 77002............................713-528-5858 Mackey Gallery 628 East 11th St Houston 77008......................................713-850-8527 Mary Matteson-Parrish Art Gallery 3200 College Park Dr Bldg D Conroe 77384....936-273-7000 Mason’s on Main St 211 Midway St Spring 77373................................281-528-9474 McClain Gallery 2242 Richmond Ave Houston 77098..............................713-520-9988 McMurtrey Gallery 3508 Lake St Houston 77098................................713-523-8238 Meredith Long & Company 2323 San Felipe Houston 77019.............713-523-6671 Mixed Bag Gallery 1937 Norfolk St # A Houston 77098............................713-523-4103 Mixture Contemporary Art 1709 Westheimer Houston 77098.........713-520-6809 Moody Gallery 2815 Colquitt St Houston 77098.......................................713-526-9911 New Gallery 2627 Colquitt St Houston 77098.............................................713-520-7053 Nolan-Rankin Galleries 6 Chelsea Blvd Houston 77006....................713-528-0664 Poissant Gallery 5102 Center St Houston 77007.....................................713-868-9337 Sicardi Gallery 2246 Richmond Ave Houston 77098..................................713-529-1313 Walking Horse Gallery 219 Main St Spring 77373...........................281-528-9023 Watercolor Art Society 1601 W Alabama St Houston 77006..............713-942-9966 January January Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Parade Celebrating the life & work of the most influencial civil rights leader in history. Presented by the Black Heritage Society. Over 250,000 participants & spectators come out to join in the oldest MLK parade in Houston. 713.236.1700 www.originalmlkparade.org Houston Northwest Chamber Annual Gala Dinner, Dancing, Live & Silent Auction 281.440.4160 www.houstonnwchamber.org Annual MLK Youth Parade This event offers an opportunity for youth ages PreK thru High School to celebrate the life of Dr. King. Approximately 200,000 spectators come out to watch floats, marching bands & performing groups stroll along the 2.5 mile parade route. 713.953.1633 www.mlkgrandeparade.org Annual MLK High School Battle Of The Bands This “show band” competition features more than 20 nationally acclaimed marching bands from across the country. This event is part of the MLK Parade Foundation’s, MLK Weekend Celebration. 713.953.1633 www.mlkgrandeparade.org Chevron Houston Marathon Draws approximately 250,000 spectators each year. Over 22,000 athletes participating in either the marathon or the half-marathon. There is also a 5K & a Kids Fun Run. The race begins & ends near the George R Brown Convention Center. 713.957.3453 www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com Annual Houston Metro Go Texan Cy-Fair BBQ & Chili Cookoff Two days of chili, barbecue, brisket & chicken to benefit the HLS&R. 281.890.5500 www.tradersvillage.com Annual Trinity Jazz Festival Began in 2002 as a vehicle for emphasizing both the Midtown church’s urban setting and its commitment to artistic expression. A “Jazz Mass” concludes each year’s festival. The festival has featured many notable jazz musicians such as Ellis Marsalis, David “Fathead” Newman, Kirk Whalum and many others. 800.838.3006 www.trinityjazzfest.net Annual Saint Arnold One Pot Showdown Teams compete using their best Saint Arnold beer related recipes. Live music and a whole lot of fun & wackiness. Benefits the Houston Food Bank. 713.686.9494 www.saintarnold.com Rockets Run & Kids 1K Participants can choose to participate in the 5K run, the 2 mile walk or the Kids 1K. Courses take runners through several blocks of midtown Houston and then head back to the Toyota Center. Final legs of all races end with participants emerging on the Rockets home court. A Post-Race party that includes trophy presentations, food, drink & entertainment await all participants. 713.758.7701 www.nba.com/rockets Events Annual MLK Grande Parade In honor of the late civil rights icon, over 25,000 participants, 20 floats, 150 performing groups and 40 + college, high school & military marching bands makes this the third largest parade in the US drawing approximately 500,000 spectators along the parade route. Presented by the MLK Parade Foundation. 713.953.1633 www.mlkgrandeparade.org 35 February Mardi Gras! Galveston 10 Day & Night Parades, more than 50 galas & events, bead throwing, exhibits, live entertainment & a beachfront carnival. 888.425.4753 www.mardigrasgalveston.com Light House Krewe Mardi Gras Parade www.lighthousekrewe.com Yachty Gras Boat Parade Boats are decorated and cruise Clear Creek Channel, tossing beads to revelers on the Kemah boardwalk. 281.334.9880 www.kemahboardwalk.com Annual Moores School of Music Jazz Festival Middle School & High School jazz ensemble bands perform, clinics & performances by guest artist, top performances by individuals & groups are recognized. 713.743.3313 www.music.uh.edu Annual H-Town Blues Festival A “don’t miss” celebration that features world class blues entertainers all on one stage. 800.745.3000 Wings & Wheels Vintage aircraft and automobiles. Fly-Ins welcome. 713.454.1940 www.1940airterminal.org Annual ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run A 10K race & a 5k fun run/walk kicking off the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. More than 13,000 athletes are expected & all ages are welcome. Entry fees are donated to the HLS&R Educational Fund. 281.293.2447 www.hlsr.com Gala On The Green Presented by Discovery Green. This fundraising event supports the operations of the park & the free programming offered by the Discovery Green Conservancy. 713.400.7336 www.discoverygreen.com Yachty Gras Kickoff Party Entertainers, Dancing, Cajun Food 713.882.4040 February Downtown Rodeo Parade This event kicks off the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo season. The parade includes dignitaries, trail riders, marching bands & floats as well as city, county & state officials. 832.667.1000 www.hlsr.com World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest This 3 day competition is host to over 217,000 guests. Live music, dancing, live entertainment and not to mention the food, make this event great fun for the whole family. Teams vie for the coveted title of World’s Championship BBQ Contest Grand Champion. 832.667.1000 www.hlsr.com Sacred Places Tour Features historic places of worship on Galveston Island. 409.765.7834 www.galvestonhistory.org Texas Home & Garden Market 800.654.1480 www.TheHomeandGardenMarket.com More Events... February Miss Magnolia Pageant • www.magnoliatexas.org.....281.356.1488 March Annual Auto Swap Meet • www.tradersvillage.com..281.890.5500 Texas Independence Day Music Fest & Chili Cook-Off www.texasindependenceday.org.............................936.788.5819 April Easter Weekend @ Kemah Boardwalk www.kemahboardwalk.com.....................................281.334.9880 Easter Celebration-Old Town Spring www.oldtownspring.com ........................................281.353.9310 River Oaks Clay Court Championships www.mensclaycourt.com ........................................713.874.6214 June-August Mountain Energy Summer Concert Series www.tradersvillage.com...........................................281.890.5500 Events 36 February Families On The Green Stage shows & performances, rock climbing wall, bounce houses, an obstacle course, art projects & activities, karaoke and more. Presented by Discovery Green. 713.400.7336 www.discoverygreen.com Houston Brazilian Carnaval Non-stop entertainment, performances of classic Sambas, Axe’ & Marchinhas. Dancers in costumes, authentic Brazilian food and real caipirinhas. Plus Brazilian music all night long.... Costumes encouraged. 832.396.5667 Texas Independence Day Celebration Costumed re-enactors, festival foods, artisans are all part of this two days celebration of Texas history. Visit Barrington Living History Farm, Independence Hall & the Star of the Republic Museum all of which are features of Washington-on-the-Brazos Historic Site. 936.878.2214 www.birthplaceoftexas.com March Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 20 championship rodeo competitions with entertainment by music superstars. 832.667.1000 www.rodeohouston.com Great Chefs of the Bay Area Delicious multi-course dinner prepared by the best chefs and restaurants in the Bay Area. 281.486.0224 River Oaks Garden Club’s Azalea Trail Tours of private homes and historic sites. 713.523.2483 www.riveroaksgardenclub.org ArtWalk Artists from all over the world are hosted by local galleries, restaurants and businesses in Galveston’s downtown district. 409.763.2403 www.galvestonartscenter.org March March Buffalo Bayou Regatta Largest canoe & kayak race in Texas. Live music, food & drinks. 713.752.0314 www.buffalobayou.org Shell Houston Open Golf Tournament 150 of the world’s best golfers compete at Redstone Golf Club’s Tournament Course. 281.454.7000 www.shellhoustonopen.com Houston SPCA Mutt Strutt & Runway Race Strut your stuff with your mutt on the runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Participate in a 5k Runway Race or a One-Mile Mutt Strut to benefit the Houston SPCA. 713.869.7722 www.houstonspca.org Annual Spring Fairfield Garage Sale 281.890.5500 www.tradersvillage.com FotoFest Biennial Showcases photography & photo-related art. www.fotofest.org Spring Branch African Violet Club’s Annual Show & Sale 281.859.8786 www.orgsites.com/tx/sbavc SpringFest Wine & Art Festival One of the largest wine exhibition & tasting in Houston. Features local wineries showcasing Texas wines, mirco-brewed beer and original artwork from local artists. Proceeds from this event benefit the Spring Preservation League. 800.653.8696 www.winefestoldtownspring.com Galveston Home, Garden & Leisure Show Fine crafts, gourmet food & everything for your lawn & garden 409.762.3930 Annual Lucky Trails Marathon Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon, half marathon & relay. 866.611.4688 www.seabrookmarathon.org YMBL South Texas State Fair Livestock show & auction, commercial exhibitions, carnival midway, food and local school art exhibits. 409.832.9991 www.ymbl.org/fair A Day By The Bay Home Tour Weekend Tour several homes in the Bay Area. 713.224.4240 www.hslba.org Bayou City Art Festival Houston’s premier outdoor fine arts event. Over 300 national artists are juried and invited to show and sell their original art. 713.863.8403 www.bayoucityartfestival.com German Heritage Festival Celebrating German heritage with live music, folk dancers, arts & crafts, food, carnival, fireworks and much more. 281.379.6844 www.tomballsistercity.org Annual Ford’s of the 50’s Old Car Show & Picnic See 1980 and older model cars & trucks. 281.479.2431 www.fordsofthe50s.com Annual Mariachi Invitational Presented by the HLS&R and the Rodeo Go Tejano committee. Professional Mariachi groups compete in this annual event at the Verizon Wireless Theater. 713.230.1600 www.hlsr.com St. Patrick’s Parade - Houston With over 100 entries this free 2 hour event is one of the largest of its kind in the U.S. The parade starts and ends at Minute Maid Park at the intersection of Texas & Hamilton. “The St. Patrick’s Day Parade gives everyone a chance to be Irish” 713.365.9648 www.hsppc.org NatureFest Guided nature walks, pontoon boat tours, touch and see live animals, noted speakers in the surroundings of Jesse H Jones Park & Nature Center. 281.446.8588 www.hcp4.net/jones Kemah Pan Jam Authentic Caribbean steel drum, calypso music & reggae singers. Includes craft vendors, Texas chili cook-off & activities for the kids. 281.538.4165 www.kemahpanjam.com Phi Beta Phi Houston Alumnae Style Show & Luncheon 713.840.8407 Airport Festival Aircraft displays, airport rangers, entertainment, food & beverages & a children’s area. 281.440.4160 www.houstonnwchamber.org April Annual Picking In The Park Picnic Bluegrass & Bluegrass gospel music performed live. Hot dogs, drinks, snacks. Located in Walter Hall Park in League City. www.bayareabluegrass.org Bluebonnet Festival The “Official Bluebonnet Festival of Texas”. More than 250 exhibitors, country style food, live entertainment & music, a children’s activity area and tours of the historic community of Chappell Hill. 979.836.6033 www.chappellhillmuseum.org Earth Day Interactive conservation awareness activities, farmer’s market, art activities for kids, entertainment & consumer booths. 713.528.3779 www.earthdayhouston.org April Annual Picnic On The Park Easter egg hunt, games on the midway, inflatables, rock wall, petting zoo, pony rides, trackless train & special events. Town Center Park in Kingwood. www.picniconthepark.com Japan Festival Celebrates the cultural heritage of Japan with music, traditional & folk dance & martial arts. Ikebana flower arrangements, tea ceremonies, origami & bonsai are demonstrated. 713.963.0121 www.jashouston.org Annual FeatherFest An outdoor adventure featuring over 200 species of birds. Nature & photo excursions by bus, boat or kayak to a variety of habitats such as beaches, bays, bay marches, wetlands, coastal prairies & upland wood motts. 888.425.4753 www.galvestonfeatherfest.com Annual Midtown Art In The Park Showcases unique works from local & regional artists. Everything from paintings to hand blown glass. 713.526.7577 www.midtownartinthepark.com Annual Clear Lake Crawfish Festival Features crawfish, live music, gumbo cook-off, arts & crafts, silent auction, moonwalks & more. 281.488.7676 www.clearlakearea.com Totally Texas BBQ Cook-Off Kicks off the Totally Texas Festival. 281.478.2050 www.deerparktx.gov/recreation Dance Salad Festival Performances & a choreographer’s forum. 713.237.1439 www.dancesalad.org Gateway To The Bay Triathlon Festival Event held at the Kemah Boardwalk. 281.334.1611 www.kemah-tx.gov Texas Crawfish & Music Festival Live music, exhibitors, crawfish and over 14 food vendors. Located in Preservation Park in Old Town Spring. 800.653.8696 www.texascrawfishfestival.com Grand Kids Festival The Performing arts, live entertainment, craft booths & food. Downtown Galveston. 800.821.1894 www.thegrand.com Annual Bayou City Cajun Fest Enjoy live Cajun music, dancing & Cajun food. 281.890.5500 www.tradersvillage.com Highland Bayou Park Kite Festival Kite flying demonstrations & kite workshops. Event held in La Marque. 409.938.9270 Houston Children’s Festival Tons of activities including entertainment stages, games & family adventure areas. Benefits Child Advocates Inc. 281.363.0900 www.houstonchildrensfestival.com 37 Events April Wednesday Night Sailboat Racing On Clear Lake Sailors get together for a friendly sailboat race. Spectators can enjoy the race from some of the restaurants around the lake. 281.468.6909 www.clearlakeracing.com WorldFest: Houston International Film Festival Features films, shorts, screenplays, TV commercials, music videos & documentaries. 713.965.9955 www.worldfest.org Totally Texas Music Festival Parade, food, music and fun. 281.478.2050 www.deerparktx.gov/recreation Annual Copperfield Women’s Market Annual garage sale with more than 300 family booths. Net proceeds benefit local charities supported by the club. 281.890.5500 www.tradersvillage.com ArtWalk Artists from all over the world are hosted by local galleries, restaurants and businesses in Galveston’s downtown district. 409.763.2403 www.galvestonartscenter.org Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo This annual event features a carnival, fair, rodeo, BBQ-Cookoff, live entertainment, livestock auction, food and exhibits. 936.760.3631 www.mcfa.org Houston International Festival Ethnic food booths, arts & crafts, kiosks, exhibits and 1,800 various performers. 713.654.8808 www.ifest.org Grand Wine & Food Affair Over 100 wineries & chefs showcase their talents at lunches, vintner dinners & wine seminars. 713.747.9463 www.TheGrandWineAndFoodAffair.com San Jacinto Day Festival & Battle Re-Enactment Living history camps, period demonstrations, entertainment, children’s activities & much more. 281.479.2421 www.sanjacinto-museum.org Lone Star Ironman Triathlon Includes live music, food, triathlon gear & seminars. 512.535.5224 April Annual Houston POD Chili Cook-Off A Texas size salute to the official state dish. Proceeds benefit local charities. 281.890.5500 www.tradersvillage.com Houston Home & Garden Market 800.654.1480 www.TheHomeandGardenMarket.com Czech SpringFest Czech music, traditional dinner & other foods, cultural booths, genealogy room, silent auction and vendors. 713.349.0500 www.czechheritage.org Waterway Arts Festival Art show featuring 200 national & regional artists selling their original work. Interactive art activities for children, student art exhibits & entertainment. 281.681.0564 www.woodlandsartsfestival.com Spring Creek Historical Association Heritage Tea This event is held in honor of a special member of the community that has made significant contributions to the community. 281.255.2148 www.tomballmuseumcenter.org May Houston Dragon Boat Festival 30 teams compete along the banks of Buffalo Bayou at Allen’s Landing. Featuring Asian cuisine, music, arts & crafts and cultural performances. 281.381.7154 www.texasdragonboat.com Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade, mariachi bands, dancers & food in honor of Mexico’s victory over the French forces. 713.695.5980 www.milleroutdoortheatre.com Greek Festival Traditional Greek food, activities, music & dances. 281.554.7223 www.clearlakegreekfestival.com Events 38 May Annual Keels & Wheels Concours d’ Elegance & Auction Largest collection of classic cars & wooden boats in the U.S. will be on display. Also, artists & vendors will be displaying their work. 713.521.0105 www.keels-wheels.com Annual Yaga’s World Wild Game Championship & BBQ Cook-Off Live entertainment, silent auction, fireworks display & children’s activities. Benefits Yaga’s Children’s Fund. 832.247.1311 www.yagaschildrensfund.org Historic Homes Tour Some of Galveston Island’s oldest homes are on view, highlighting architecture, home decor & history. 409.765.7834 www.galvestonhistory.org Strawberry Festival BBQ cook-off, beauty pageant, arts & crafts, live entertainment, battle of the bands and the world’s largest strawberry shortcake. www.strawberryfest.org Salute To Law Enforcement Approximately 117 agencies & organizations are represented in this community event. Provides a “one on one” positive law enforcement experience for kids of all ages. 281.891.6901 www.salutetolawenforcement.org Houston Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Festival Helping preserve Scottish & Celtic traditions by fostering an interest in the culture & heritage of Scotland. 713.871.0061 www.houstonhighlandgames.com Annual Art Car Parade Over 250 vehicles and entries from 23 states + Canada. 713.926.6368 www.orangeshow.org May July Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebrating Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla with live music, food & family fun. Community service exhibits, games & activities for kids and much more. 281.890.5500 www.tradersvillage.com Freedom Over Texas - Fourth of July Celebration This celebration features the largest land-based fireworks show in the nation, presented by Shell Oil Company. The festival highlights include live music from national, regional & local artists, children’s activities, rides, games, face painting and kid friendly entertainers. Festival goers will also be able to enjoy selections of Craft & Import beers as well as other food & beverages. 832.393.0868 www.freedomovertexas.org Annual Monumental Bug Bash Car picnic hosted by The Bay Area Volkswagen Club. Picnic is held at San Jacinto State Park. 832.205.2300 www.bayareavwclub.com Annual GTO Car Show Features more than 75 muscle cars on display and competition. 281.890.5500 www.tradersvillage.com Annual Antiques Show & Sale Almost 40 vendors from across the state. Includes an appraisal day. 936.597.5004 www.hmba.biz Annual Country Roots Music Festival Enjoy two afteernoons of “real” country reminiscent of the honky tonk days of Ray Price, Hank Williams & Patsy Cline. 281.890.5500 www.tradersvillage.com June Texas Crab Festival Food & craft booths with live entertainment. 409.684.5940 www.bolivarchamber.org AIA Sandcastle Competition More than 80 teams consisting of area architects, designers, engineers & contractors. 713.520.0155 www.aiasandcastle.com Wine & Food Week More than 40 events including the H-E-B Wine Walk, the Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase. 713.557.5732 www.wineandfoodweek.com July Hempstead Watermelon Festival Parade, Watermelon Queen competition, great food, BBQ Cook-Off, auction, car show featuring vintage & trick cars, auction and craft booths are just some of the highlights of this annual event. 979.826.8217 www.hempsteadtxchamber.com Independence Day - Summer Symphony Nights The Houston Symphony presents a musical salute to Independence Day at Miller Ourdoor Theatre. Come hear Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture along with other American favorites and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display to conclude the day’s celebration. 281.373.3386 www.milleroutdoortheatre.com August Epicurean Evening Culinary delights, quarter horse racing, children’s activities and more. Sam Houston Race Park 281.440.4160 www.houstonnwchamber.org Tomball Night Presented by the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce. This community event draws more than 30,000 residents & visitors to the streets of Tomball to enjoy live music, door prizes, a carnival, food, a lighted parade & a fireworks display. Local retailers keep their doors open late and offer great bargains for shoppers. 281.351.7222 www.tomballchamber.org Houston International Jazz Festival This two day event features the very best in original & classic jazz performed by local and national entertainers. The festival offers music, arts & crafts, and food & beverages for attendees. Proceeds benefit Jazz Education Inc., a non profit organization committed to the mission of providing worthwhile education activities for school-aged youth. 713.839.7000 www.jazzeducation.org September CraftTexas Showcases the best in Texas made contemporary craft. 713.529.4848 www.crafthouston.org Fort Bend County Fair Over 170,000 people attend this annual event that features a parade, livestock auction, carnival, rodeo, live entertainment, exhibits, food & a BBQ Cook-Off. 281.342.6171 www.fbcfa.org Texas Home & Garden Market 800.654.1480 www.TheHomeandGardenMarket.com October Scarecrow Festival In the historic town of Chappell Hill. More than 300 exhibitors, live entertainment, children’s activities, country style food and much more. 800.225.3695 www.chappellhillmuseum.org October November Texas Renaissance Festival The nation’s largest, most acclaimed Renaissance theme park. Every weekend beginning in October & running through November this festival, set in an authentically re-created 16th century English village, boasts 53 acres of costumed performers, over 340 shoppes, unique arts & crafts, food, beverages, entertainers, games of skill, human powered rides, music, demonstrations, artisans & craftspeople, gardens, themed weekends and a Royal fireworks display held at dusk each evening. 800.458.3435 www.texrenfest.com Urban Market Houston The Outdoor antiques market. Food. Delivery available on site. www.theurbanmarkethouston.com Thanksgiving Day Parade More than 400,000 parade goers line the streets of downtown Houston on Thanksgiving morning to watch the biggest holiday parade in Texas. The parade is viewed by nearly 2 million people via live broadcast throughout the region. Televsion stars, musical artists, entertainers, floats, giant balloons, marching bands, costumed characters and much more are all part of what makes this parade one that you don’t want to miss. 713.654.8808 www.hebparade.com Tomball Holiday Parade Presented by the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce. This community event heralds the beginning of the holiday season. With approximately 160 entries including floats, marching bands, Miss Tomball Pageant contestants, drill teams, Shriners, equestrian entries and more, this Tomball tradition draws more than 45,000 parade goers annually. 281.351.7222 www.tomballchamber.org Nutcracker Market Over 300 national & international merchants selling home decor, gourmet food, garden, clothing, sporting gifts, novelties, accessories & more. All proceeds benefit the Houston Ballet Foundation, Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy & its scholarship funds. 713.523.6300 www.houstonballet.org Home For The Holidays Old Town Spring’s annual Christmas celebration. Come enjoy shopping, strolling musicians, barbershop quartets, photos with Santa, museum tours, train rides, horse & carriage rides, children’s activities & entertainment. 281.353.9310 www.oldtownspring.com Miss Tomball Pageant Presented by the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce. The pageant spotlights the area’s young women, between the ages of 15 & 19, all vying for the title of Miss Tomball. 281.351.7222 www.tomballchamber.org December Dickens On The Strand This annual event centered in Galveston’s National Landmark District includes non-stop entertainment, strolling carolers, roving street musicians and costumed vendors selling everything from Victorian inspired crafts to tasty culinary delights. Some of the festival highlights are The Queen’s Parades, Pickwick’s Lanternlight Parade, Dickens Costume Contest, Children’s Activities, Dickens Book Signings, Victorian Bed Races, Dickens Emporium and continuous entertainment & holiday shopping. Special events such as Holiday Handbell Concerts, Traditional Dickens Feasts, Architectural Walking Tours, English Country Breakfasts, Christmas at The Oaks and A Dickens Tour are schedued at various times throughout the weekend. 409.765.7834 www.galvestonhistory.org Candlelight Tours-Tomball Museum Center A candlelight tour of Tomball Museum Center’s nine historic buildings. Enjoy choirs, bands, cookies & wassail and Santa will be on hand to greet kids of all ages. 281.255.2148 www.tomballmuseumcenter.org Events November 39 December German Christmas Market Open air market & street festival that welcomes over 100 vendors. Highlights include the lighting of Tomball’s Christmas tree, traditional German food and drink, kids activities, live entertainment, fireworks, ice skating rink, music and a German beer garden. 281.379.6844 www.tomballsistercity.org More Events .... July ArtHouston www.arthouston.com • 713.522.9116 August Houston Shakespear Festival www.milleroutdoortheatre.com • 281.373.3386 Annual Catfish Festival www.tradersvillage.com • 281.890.5500 September Hot Sauce Festival www.houstonhotsauce.com • 281.558.3518 Longhorn Rod Run www.oldtownspring.com • 281.350.8801 Annual Fiestas Patrias www.tradersvillage.com • 281.890.5500 Annual Village Bluegrass Festival www.tradersvillage.com • 281.890.5500 Annual Gospel Music Jubilee www.tradersvillage.com • 281.890.5500 Annual Volks in the Village www.tradersvillage.com • 281.890.5500 October PetFest www.oldtownspring.com • 281.528.7070 Ballunar Liftoff Festival www.ballunarfestival.com • 281.488.7676 Wings Over Houston Airshow www.wingsoverhouston.com • 713.266.4492 October Annual Village Art Car Show www.tradersvillage.com • 281.890.5500 Annual Halloween Boo Bash for Kids www.tradersvillage.com • 281.890.5500 November International Quilt Festival www.quilts.com • 713.781.6864 Uptown Holiday Lighting www.uptown-houston.com • 713.621.2504 Annual Texas Championship Pow Wow www.tradersvillage.com • 281.890.5500 Annual Houston Championship Chili Cookoff www.tradersvillage.com • 281.890.5500 December Mayor’s Holiday Celebration www.mayorsholidaycelebration.org • 713.247.3500 Christmas in Historic Montgomery www.historicmontgomerytexas.com • 936.597.7300 Annual Holiday Market with Santa www.tradersvillage.com • 281.890.5500 “The Nutcracker” - Houston Repertoire Ballet www.hrbdance.org • 281.861.0199 - Online Resources For Additional Events - www.artshound.com • www.visithoustontexas.com www.traveltex.com • www.tomballchamber.org www.houstonnwchamber.org • www.magnoliatexas.org www.oldtownspring.com • www.tuts.com Harris County Public Libraries www.hcpl.lib.tx.us Libraries 40 Montgomery County Public Libraries www.countylibrary.org Central Library 104 I-45 N • Conroe 77301 • 936-442-7712 Hours: M-Th 9-9, F-Sa 9-5 Charles B Stewart 202 Bessie Price Owen Dr • Montgomery 77356 • 936-442-7718 Hours: M 9-8, Tu 9-8, W 9-6, Th 9-8, F-Sa 9-5 George & Cynthia Woods Mitchell 8125 Ashlane Way • The Woodlands 77382 • 936-442-7728 Hours: M-Th 9-9, F-Sa 9-5 Malcolm Purvis 510 Melton St • Magnolia 77354 • 936-442-7704 Hours: M 9-8, Tu-Th 9-6, F-Sa 10-4 South Regional 2101 Lake Robbins Dr • The Woodlands 77380 • 936-442-7727 Hours: M-Th 9-9, F-Sa 9-5 Genealogy Libraries Chaparral Genealogical Society 310 N Live Oak • Tomball 77377 • 281-516-7417 Hours: M-W 10-2, Sa 10-2, Closed 4th Sat of every month Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research 5300 Caroline • Houston 77004 • 832-393-2600 Hours: M 9-5, Tu-Th 9-9, F-Sa 9-5 Montgomery County Memorial Library System-Genealogy Library 104 I-45 N • Conroe 77301 • 936-788-8363 Hours: M 9-5, T-Th 9-9, F-Sa 9-5 Law Libraries Harris County 1019 Congress • Houston 77002 • 713-755-5183 Hours: M-F 8-8, Sa 9-5 Montgomery County 300 N Main St • Conroe 77301 • 936-539-7960 Hours: M-F 8-5 Thurgood Marshall 3100 Cleburne St • Houston 77004 • 713-313-7125 Hours: M-Th 7-12 midnight, F 7-10, Sa 9-10, Su 12 noon-12 midnight University Of Houston (O’Quinn Law Library) 4800 Calhoun Rd • Houston 77004 • 713-743-2300 Hours: M-Th 7:30-12 midnight, F 7:30-11, Sa 9-8, Su 9-11 Presidential Libraries George Bush Presidential Library & Museum 1000 George Bush Dr W • College Station 77845 • 979-691-4000 Hours: M-Sa 9:30-5, Su 12-5 Library Administration 8080 El Rio St • Houston 77054 • 713-749-9000 Hours: M-F 7:30-5 Katy 5414 Franz Rd • Katy 77493 • 281-391-3509 Hours: M 10-7, Tu 10-7, W 1-8, Th 10-6, F 1-6, Sa 10-5 Aldine 11331 Airline Dr • Houston 77037 • 281-445-5560 Hours: M 1-8, Tu 10-7, W 10-8, Th 10-7, F 1-6, Sa 10-5 Kingwood 4102 Rustic Woods Dr • Kingwood 77345 • 281-360-6804 Hours: M 1-9, Tu 10-6, W 10-9, Th 10-6, F 1-6, Sa 10-5 Atascocita 19520 Pinehurst Trails Dr • Humble 77346 • 281-812-2162 Hours: Su 1-5, M 10-9, Tu 1-9, W 10-6, Th 10-9, F 1-6, Sa 10-5 Baldwin Boettcher @ Mercer Park 22248 Aldine Westfield Rd • Humble 77338 • 281-821-1320 Hours: M 1-8, Tu 10-7, W 10-8, Th 10-7, F 1-6, Sa 10-5 Maud Marks 1815 Westgreen Blvd • Katy 77450 • 281-492-8592 Hours: M 1-9, Tu 10-9, W 10-6, Th 10-9, F 1-6, Sa 10-5 Barbara Bush @ Cypress Creek 6817 Cypresswood Dr • Spring 77379 • 281-376-4610 Hours: Su 1-5, M 1-9, Tu 10-9, W 10-9, Th 10-9, F 10-6, Sa 10-5 Northwest 11355 Regency Green Dr • Cypress 77429 • 281-890-2665 Hours: M 1-8, Tu 10-6, W 10-8, Th 10-6, F 1-6, Sa 10-5 Cy-Fair 9191 Barker-Cypress Rd • Cypress 77433 • 281-290-3210 Hours: Su 1-6, M 7-10, Tu 7-10, W 7-10, Th 7-10, F 8-6, Sa 8-6 Octavia Fields @ Humble 1503 South Houston • Humble 77338 • 281-446-3377 Hours: M 1-7, Tu 10-9, W 10-7, Th 10-9, F 1-6, Sa 10-5 Fairbanks 7122 North Gessner • Houston 77040 • 713-466-4438 Hours: M 1-9, Tu 10-6, W 10-6, Th 10-6, F 1-6, Sa 10-5 Spring Branch-Memorial 930 Corbindale • Houston 77024 • 713-464-1633 Hours: M 1-9, Tu 10-9, W 10-6, Th 10-6, F 1-6, Sa 10-5 High Meadows 4500 Aldine Mail Route • Houston 77039 • 281-590-1456 Hours: M 1-8, Tu 10-7, W 10-7, Th 10-8, F 1-6, Sa 10-5 Tomball 30555 Tomball Parkway • Tomball 77375 • 832-559-4200 Hours: M 8-9:30, Tu 8-9:30, W 8-9:30, Th 8-9:30, F 8-6, Sa 10-5 Katherine Tyra @ Bear Creek 16719 Clay Rd • Houston 77084 • 281-550-0885 Hours: Su 1-5, M 1-8, Tu 10-6, W 10-8, Th 10-6, F 1-6, Sa 10-5 Texas State Library & Archives Commission 1201 Brazos • Austin 78711 • 512-463-5455 • Hours: M-F 8-5 Genealogy Resources 1201 Brazos • Austin 78711 • 512-463-5455 • Hours: M-F 8-5 Sam Houston Regional Library & Research Center 650 FM 1011 • Liberty 77575 • 936-336-8821 Hours: M-F 8-5, Sa 9-4 Talking Book Program 1201 Brazos • Austin 78711 • 800-252-9605 Buffalo Soldiers National Museum www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com 1834 Southmore Blvd • Houston 77004 • 713.942.8920 41 Museums Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum www.menil.org/visit/byzantine.php 4011 Yupon St • Houston 77006 • 713.521.3990 Children’s Museum of Houston www.cmhouston.org 1500 Binz St • Houston 77004 • 713.522.1138 Contemporary Arts Museum Houston www.camh.org 5216 Montrose • Houston 77006 • 713.284.8250 Czech Center Museum Houston www.czechcenter.org 4920 San Jacinto St • Houston 77004 • 713.528.2060 Health Museum The www.thehealthmuseum.org 1515 Hermann Dr • Houston 77004 • 713.521.1515 Holocaust Museum Houston www.hmh.org 5401 Caroline St • Houston 77004 • 713.942.8000 Houston Center for Contemporary Craft www.crafthouston.org 4848 Main St • Houston 77002 • 713.529.4848 Houston Center for Photography www.hcponline.org 1441 W Alabama St • Houston 77006 • 713.529.4755 Houston Museum of Natural Science www.hmns.org One Hermann Circle Dr • Houston 77030 • 713.639.4629 John C Freeman Weather Museum www.weathermuseum.org 5104 Caroline St • Houston 77004 • 713.529.3076 Jung Center of Houston The www.junghouston.org 5200 Montrose Blvd • Houston 77006 • 713.524.8253 Menil Collection The www.menil.org 1515 Sul Ross St • Houston 77006 • 713.525.9400 Lawndale Art Center www.lawndaleartcenter.org 4912 Main St • Houston 77002 • 713.528.5858 Museum of Fine Arts Houston www.mfah.org 1001 Bissonnet St • Houston 77005 • 713.639.7554 Rice University Art Gallery ricegallery.org 6100 Main St (Sewall Hall) • Houston Tx • 713.348.6069 Rothko Chapel The www.rothkochapel.org 3900 Yupon St • Houston 77006 • 713.524.9839 - Other Area Museums Altharetta Yeargin Art Museum................................................713.365.5652 American Cowboy Museum.....................................................713.478.9677 Art Car Museum.........................................................................713.861.5526 Bay Area Museum......................................................................281.326.5950 Bayou Bend Collection & Gardens..........................................713.639.7750 Bishop’s Palace..........................................................................409.762.2475 Blaffer Gallery at U of H.............................................................713.743.9521 Brazoria County Historical Museum..........................................979.864.1208 Buffalo Bayou ArtPark................................................................713.502.9454 Butler Longhorn Museum & Park..............................................281.332.1293 Civil War Museum.......................................................................281.528.9911 Cy Twombly Gallery The............................................................713.525.9400 Fort Bend Museum.....................................................................281.342.6478 Galveston County Historical Museum......................................409.766.2340 Galveston Island Railroad Museum.........................................409.765.5700 Heritage Museum of Montgomery County.............................936.539.6873 Heritage Society The..................................................................713-655-1912 Houston Computer Museum.....................................................281.293.7919 Houston Fire Museum.................................................................713.524.2526 Houston Maritime Museum.......................................................713.666.1910 Houston Police Museum The.....................................................281.230.2353 Houston Railroad Museum........................................................713.631.6612 Houston Telephone Museum....................................................713.861.9784 Katy Veterans Memorial & Heritage Museum........................281.391.8387 Lone Star Flight Museum............................................................409.740.7722 Military Museum of Texas The....................................................713.673.1234 Moody Mansion Museum The...................................................409.762.7668 Museum of American Architecture & Decorative Arts . .......281.649.3311 Museum of Cultural Arts Houston.............................................713.224.2787 Museum of Printing History The.................................................713.522.4652 Museum of Southern History......................................................281.269.7171 National Museum of Funeral History.........................................281.876.3063 New World Museum...................................................................713.426.4544 Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum............................409.766.7827 Pasadena Historical Museum...................................................713.472.0565 Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts............................................281.376.6322 Pioneer Memorial Log House Museum....................................713.522.0396 Rutherford B H Yates Museum Inc............................................713.739.0163 San Jacinto Museum of History.................................................281.479.2421 Spring Creek County Historical Assoc......................................281.255.2148 Spring Historical Museum...........................................................281.651.0055 St Joseph’s Church Museum.....................................................409.762.3933 Station Museum of Contemporary Art....................................713.529.6900 Texas City Museum....................................................................409.948.3111 Texas Seaport Museum & The Elissa.........................................409.765.7834 Texas Southern University Museum...........................................713.313.7145 Tomball Museum Center...........................................................281.255.2148 Woodlands Children’s Museum................................................281.465.0955 Carol Tree Pocket Park Mason Creek Rd Hike & Bike Trail 11600 Memorial Dr Houston 77024 2500 Porter Rd Katy 77493 Collins Park Matheson Park 6727 Cypresswood Spring 77379 1240 Ulrich Road Tomball 77375 Congressman Bill Archer Park Matthews Park 3201 SH 6 North Houston 77084 1728 Hufsmith Rd Tomball 77375 Creek Pocket Park Matzke Park 1701 Creek Dr Houston 77055 13207 Copeland Rd Houston 77070 Crosby Park Maureen & Joe Mulrooney Pocket Park 419 Hare Rd Crosby 77532 9705 Hammerly Blvd Houston 77080 Crosby Sports Complex May Park 6800 Miller-Wilson Rd Crosby 77532 2100 Wolf Rd Huffman 77336 Cypress Top Historic Park Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens 26026 Old Hempstead Hwy Cypress 77429 22306 Aldine Westfield Humble 77338 Danny Jackson Family Dog Park Meyer Park 4828 1/2 Loop Central Dr Houston 77081 7700 Cypresswood Dr Spring 77379 Doss Park Millie Bush Dog Park 2500 Frick Rd Houston 77038 16756 Westheimer Pkwy Houston 77082 Dyess Park Molly Pryor Memorial Orchard 16822 Kitzman Rd Cypress 77429 15200 Memorial Dr Houston 77079 Parks in Harris County East Shadowlake Pocket Park Monsignor Bill Pickard Park 12826 E Shadow Lake Dr Cypress 77429 8201 Roos Rd Houston 77036 Alief-Amity Park Emnora Lane Hike & 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Ed Rinehart Park @ Valley Ranch Chandler Creek Park Larkwood Park 21845 Leonard St New Caney 77357 11 Scented Path Ln 191 W Bristol Oak Cir Gene Campbell Sports Park Clover Park and Pond LeHigh Springs Park 3200 TxDot Rd Conroe 77303 187/207 N Mill Trace Dr 1 LeHigh Springs Dr Gwen Hruska Park Cochran’s Bend Park Loggers Hollow Park Brandon Rd 3 Miles South of Conroe 2 Misty Haven Pl 1902 S Millbend Ipes Road Sports Park Cochran’s Green Park Long Lake Park 25840 Ipes Rd Splendora 77372 8 Edgemire Pl 271 Split Rock Rd Lake Conroe Park Cokeberry Pond Park Maple Glade Park 14968 Hwy 105 W Conroe 77304 1829 Nursery Rd 165 Maple Glade Pl Magnolia Youth Sports Complex Copper Sage Park Maplewood Park 31719 Sugar Bend West Montgomery Co 75 S Golden Arrow Cir 15 Sunbird Ct Montgomery County War Memorial Park Cottage Green Park Meadowlake Park Hwy 105 Downtown Conroe 1 W Cottage Green 9501 N Panther Creek Dr Montgomery County Nature Preserve Cranebrook Park Mel Killian Park 1122 Pruitt Rd South 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Players Offers Biblical truths through theater. Known as one of the oldest Christian theater companies in the U.S. 44 2710 W Alabama Houston 77098 • 713.526.2721 • www.adplayers.org Alley Theatre Presents a wide range of plays & musical theatre with an emphasis on new American works. The Alley is also home to educational programs such as From Stage to Page, HYPE & the Young Performers Studio, all of which are designed to connect with our future audience & future artists of our city. 615 Texas Houston 77002 • 713.220.5700 • www.alleytheatre.org Applause Theatre Offers artistic training for beginners thru advanced. Also offered are workshops, acting classes, seminars as well as Broadway series performances. 6608 FM 1960 W Houston 77069 • 281.440.4111 • www.applausetheatre.com Arena Theatre One of Houston’s oldest & most successful concert venues. Host to legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson, BB King along with some of the best national & international pop, country & jazz talents. The “in-the-round” stage enables audience members a degree of intimacy that are prohibitive in traditional type settings. 7326 Southwest Frwy Houston 77074 • 713.772.5900 • www.arenahouston.com Art League Houston One of Houston’s longest operating non-profit visual arts organizations. The mission of the Art League is to promote public appreciation of & interest in the visual arts. The Art League has provided more than 750 exhibitions, highlighted more than 22,000 artists and over 29,000 students have attended the Art League School. 1953 Montrose Blvd Houston 77006 • 713.523.9530 • www.artleaguehouston.org Broadway Across America The Best of Broadway without leaving home. First rate touring Broadway shows, family productions & other live attractions performed at The Hobby Center, a state of the art entertainment complex. BAA is committed to sharing the magic of live theatre & educating audiences of all ages in the process. PO Box 22790 Houston 77227 • 713.622.7469 • www.broadwayacrossamerica.com Centrum The Is part of the Cypress Creek Christian Community Center complex that is host to 120 non-profit organizations that use the facility annually. The hall provides performance space for cultural & civic events such as art exhibitions, educational activities, concerts & performing arts programs, school concerts including bands, choirs & orchestras as well as UIL competitions. 6823 Cypresswood Dr Spring 77379 • 281.376.7121 • www.thecentrum.org Class Act Productions A non-profit performing arts group for students in The Woodlands & surrounding areas. The mission of Class Act Productions is to provide opportunities for youth through education, training & by participating in professional quality musical theatre productions. Class Act Productions features 2 full scale Broadway musicals a year, 2 Broadway Jr summer workshops, Premier Performing Ensembles & 2 semester sessions in theatre dramatics. 25275 Budde Rd Ste 25 The Woodlands 77380 • www.classactproductions.org Conroe Symphony Orchestra The CSO seasons includes the presentation of traditional classical treasures, popular favorites & featured soloists. The major objective of the orchestra is to provide the audience with the best possible musical experience while showcasing the talent & hard work of our area musicians. More than 225 volunteers provide support for the presentation of the 5 classic concerts, fundraising events, youth orchestra activities & educational outreach programs. 202 North Main Conroe 77301 • 888.823.6610 • www.conroesymphony.org Crighton Theatre A regional venue for local performing arts, national tours, events & celebrations. The theater was named “Best Regional Theatre in South Texas” in 2008 by Meeting & Events Magazine. The theatre is home base for performances by Stage-Right Productions, The Montgomery County Performing Arts Society & The Sounds of Texas Music Series. 234 North Main St Conroe 77301 • 936.441.7469 • Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Is an outdoor amphitheater that provides the area with a variety of performing arts & contemporary entertainment. The Pavilion accommodates up to 16,500 guests including covered reserved, uncovered reserved & hillside lawn seating. In 1992 The Pavilion became the official summer home of the Houston Symphony. CWMP presents approximately 75 events every March through November. 2005 Lake Robbins Dr The Woodlands 77380 • 281.363.3300 • www.woodlandscenter.org Cypress Creek FACE Is a 501 c(3) non-profit performing arts foundation whose mission is to provide cultural arts programming in The Centrum for the community. Concerts feature the highest level of national & international classical & popular performing artists ranging from traditional to contemporary, large ensembles to small, solo performers, new artists & art forms, and multi-cultural attractions. 6823 Cypresswood Dr Spring 77379 • 281.440.4850 • www.cypresscreekface.org Ensemble Theatre Is the largest African-American professional theatre company in the U.S. that produces in-house & owns its own facility. The theatre is a non-profit organization that presents a repertoire of critically acclaimed dramas, comedies & musicals that demonstrate the artistic ability of more than 250 professional local, regional & national artists and support staff. The theatre also supports an educational touring program & a summer young performers training program. 3535 Main St Houston 77002 • 713.520.0055 • www.ensemblehouston.com Express Children’s Theatre Houston’s oldest & largest performing and arts education organization dedicated specifically to children & families. The theatre creates & presents professionally, culturally diverse performing arts designed to entertain & educate. Express has been the proud recipient of two Austin Circle of Drama Awards, three B Iden Payne awards for children’s theatre & a cover story in Stage Directions magazine. 446 Northwest Mall Houston 77092 • 713.682.5044 • www.expresstheatre.com Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston A non-profit, all volunteer company which is dedicated to preserving & sharing the legacy of Gilbert & Sullivan’s operas. As an internationally award winning champion of the arts community, the Society is proudest of showcasing young talent as well as awarding over 100 scholarships to vocal performance & theatre tech students over the years. PO Box 741267 Houston 77274 • 713.627.3570 • www.gilbertandsullivan.org Grand 1894 Opera House The “The Official Opera House of Texas”, The Grand is the premier performing arts venue on the Gulf Coast. It presents a year-round performance schedule featuring stars of stage & screen. A wide variety of performances ranging from dramas to dance, music to comedy to Broadway hits are showcased on this historic stage. The Grand is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. 2020 Post Office St Galveston 77550 • 800.821.1894 • www.thegrand.com Hobby Center for the Performing Arts The center provides 2 elegant theaters to enjoy musicals & theatre performances. Zilka Hall which seats 500 & Sarofim Hall which has a seating capacity of 2,650. The purpose of the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is to encourage distinctive arts education & to provide outreach programs to the community. 800 Bagby Houston 77002 • 713.315.2400 • www.thehobbycenter.org Houston Ballet America’s 5th largest ballet company, featuring 53 dancers. The company performs classics such as Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty & The Nutcracker as well as new ballets commissioned from some of the world’s most prestigious contemporary choreographers. The Wortham Center is home to the Houston Ballet where they conduct 75 performances seven months a year. 1921 W Bell St Houston 77019 • 713.227.2787 • www.houstonballet.org Houston Friends of Music A 501 c(3) charitable organization, whose purpose is to present great chamber music by great performers during the course of a nine concert series. As their presence in Houston has grown, a related goal has emerged; to share this wonderful experience with the younger generation by providing free tickets for students at most of the colleges & a number of the high schools in the area as well as providing master classes by guest artists for music students at selected local high schools & colleges. MS535 PO Box 1892 Houston 77251 • 713.348.5400 • www.houstonfriendsofmusic.org Society for the Performing Arts The goal of the Society is to present the highest quality of national & international performing artists & companies, ranging from traditional to contemporary, large orchestras & 45 dance companies to recitalists & solo performers, new artists & art forms to multi-cultural attractions. SPA seeks to create opportunities for the discovery, development & celebration of creative abilities in whatever form they may take. 615 Louisana St Ste 100 Houston 77002 • 713.227.4772 • www.spahouston.org Texas Master Chorale Is a mixed choral ensemble of 100 auditioned singers. TMC performs a varietyof choral masterworks from classical to contemporary & from sacred to secular. Texas Master Chorale seeks to prepare, present & promote classical & innovative music programs & educational opportunities within the Houston area. 309 Market St Ste I Tomball 77375 • 281.351.9818 • www.texasmasterchorale.org The Regional Arts Council (TRAC) Is an organization dedicated in promoting arts in the Tomball & Magnolia communities. Planning, hosting & promoting quality performing & visual arts, cultural offerings & art education is the focus, commitment & goal of TRAC. • 281.351.2787 • www.tracthearts.org Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) A non-profit company whose mission is the production of quality musical theatre, the creation of new works & the development of future artists. Since 1972, TUTS has operated the Humphreys School of Musical Theatre which provides training in musical theatre techniques. The company’s subscription season includes 6 musicals and the free Miller Outdoor Theatre show, which has been performed for 40 consecutive summers. 800 Bagby Ste 200 Houston 77002 • 713.558.8887 • www.tuts.com Verizon Wireless Theatre Located in the heart of Houston’s Downtown Theater District, Verizon Wireless Theatre is the “go-to” destination for the best in live entertainment. VWT is the host to over 100 events annually including concerts, comedy, theatrical productions, fund raising galas, private parties, corporate meetings & seminars. With its versatile seating arrangements (general admission, theater style & cabaret), there’s not a bad seat in the house. 520 Texas Ave Houston 77002 • 713.230.1600 • www.livenation.com Wortham Center A masterful, creative playground for performing artists. The Wortham Center is home to Houston Ballet & Houston Grand Opera. It also serves as a backdrop for social galas, civic meetings, corporate & group events & even weddings. The center has been host to audiences totaling more than 5 million people since its opening in 1987 & has been host to many of the world’s most accomplished artists. The facility features 2 theaters, the Alice & George Brown Theater (2,423 seats) & the Roy & Lillie Cullen Theater (1,100 seats). 501 Texas Ave Houston 77002 • 713.237.1439 • www.houstontx.gov/worthamcenter PerforminG Arts Houston Grand Opera One of the United States’ premier opera companies. HGO has a unique, delicately balanced approach to programming & a reputation for reaching out to new audiences through many different music theater genres. It encourages the presentation of masterpieces from the traditional operatic repertoire & is internationally renowned for its commitment to the development & presentation of new work. 510 Preston St Houston 77002 • 713.228.6737 • www.houstongrandopera.org Houston Repertoire Ballet Is the premier junior ballet company in Northwest Houston providing professional quality performances in Tomball & the surrounding areas. HRB provides 2 major productions for the community each season. HRB is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the art of classical ballet, providing a program of the highest quality to local dancers through professional instruction, education & performance experiences. 8515-F Jackrabbit Rd Houston 77095 • 281.861.0199 • www.hrbdance.org Houston Symphony Performs approximately 170 concerts for more than 350,000 people each year. Widely acclaimed as one of the top orchestras in the world. The Houston Symphony, through their education program reaches over 40,000 students from various school districts and entertains 13,000 Houstonians through their Sounds Like Fun! free family concerts. 615 Louisiana St Houston 77002 • 713.224.7575 • www.houstonsymphony.org InterActive Theater Company Houston’s premier theater for children & their families. A forum for artistic collaboration, a vital educational resource for metropolitan schools, and a site of multicultural programming for an international city. The perfect blend of education & entertainment. 333 S Jensen Dr Houston 77003 • 713.862.7112 • www.interactivetheater.org Jones Hall for the Performing Arts Millions of art patrons have enjoyed countless stage & musical performances inside this stunning performance hall named for its namesake, Jesse Holman Jones. The unparalleled versatility of the building enables Jones Hall to accommodate several art forms. Jones Hall is home to both the Houston Symphony & the Society for the Performing Arts. More than 400,000 visitors attend some 250 events annually. 615 Louisiana St Houston 77002 • 713.227.3974 • www.houstontx.gov/joneshall Main Street Crossing A live entertainment venue offering music performances from regional & local acts. A variety of music including blues, country & western, rock, Christian and rap are offered in this familyfriendly environment. 111 W Main Tomball 77375 • 281.290.0431 • www.mainstreetcrossing.com Main Street Theater Its mission is to create theater that challenges its audience to think & its artists to grow. It’s accomplished by presenting an articulate & compelling product in an intimate setting, creating significant employment for Houston-based artists, and memorable theatrical experiences for audiences of all ages. MST is a member of the Fresh Arts Coalition, a collaboration of the most original & thought provoking arts groups in Houston. 2540 Times Blvd Houston 77005 • 713.524.6706 • www.mainstreettheater.com 4617 Montrose Blvd Houston 77006 • 713.524.6706 • www.mainstreettheater.com Miller Outdoor Theatre Offering quality, professional & diverse entertainment FREE to the public. In 2008, approximately 298,000 people were entertained by more than 120 performances. There is seating for 1,582 patrons, 27 wheel chair spaces & an 80,000 sq ft lawn that accomodates another 4,500 people. Since 1984, MOT has provided a unique resource for the city & its visitors. 100 Concert Dr Houston 77030 • 281.373.3386 • www.milleroutdoortheatre.com Montgomery County Performing Arts Society Is dedicated in bringing professional quality performing arts to the people of Montgomery County. The Society is committed in fostering education about & an appreciation of performing arts. The 26 member, volunteer board is comprised of culturally minded men & women who seek to fulfill the mission of the Society. 236 A Main St Conroe 77301 • 936.760.2787 • www.mcpas.org Opera in the Heights A nationally & internationally acclaimed opera house, providing a stage for emerging opera performers & bringing affordable opera to the Greater Houston area. 4 fully-staged traditional operas are produced each season in addition to 8 shows of La Boheme. 1703 Heights Blvd Houston 77008 • 713.861.5303 • www.operaintheheights.org Playhouse 1960 A non-profit, community based theater that welcomes the general public to participate in productions as well as attend performances. Curtain time for the Main Stage performances are Friday & Saturday evenings at 8pm. The Children’s Theater offers matinee performances at 3pm on Saturday & Sundays. 6814 Gant Rd Ste 116 Houston 77066 • 281.587.8243 • www.ph1960.com Other Performing Arts... Da Camera of Houston 1427 Branard St Houston 77006............................................................713.524.5050 Houston Children’s Chorus 1015 Holman Houston 77004.................................................................713.650.3800 Mercury Baroque 501 Texas Ave Houston 77002...............................................................713.533.0080 Shepherd School of Music 6100 Main St Houston 77005.................................................................713.348.4854 Stages Repertory Theatre 3201 Allen Pkwy Ste 101 Houston 77019.............................................713.527.0220 Texas Repertory Theatre Co 14243 Stuebner Airline Houston 77069................................................281.583.7573 Woodlands Ballet Theatre 4775 W Panther Creek #280 The Woodlands 77381..........................281.367.7185 Woodlands Civic Ballet 7901 Research Forest Dr Ste 200 The Woodlands 77382..................281.362.7271 Woodlands Symphony Orchestra The PO Box 130111 The Woodlands 77393.................................................281.298.4100 Woodlands Waterway Arts Council PO Box 8184 The Woodlands 77387.....................................................281.222.6820 Adventure Bay Water Theme Park Dave & Buster’s 281.530.5979 713.263.0303 13602 Beechnut St Houston 77083 Things To Do 46 Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex 8220 Willow Place Dr N Houston 77070 7620 Katy Frwy Houston 77024 6010 Richmond Ave Houston 77057 713.952.2233 • www.daveandbusters.com 281.847.5283 • www.aerodromes.com Dirtwood Bike & Skatepark Angelika Film Center 713.680.3442 510 Texas Ave Houston 77002 948 Wakefield Dr Houston 77018 713.225.1470 • www.angelikafilmcenter.com Downtown Aquarium Armand Bayou Nature Center 713.223.3474 • www.downtownaquarium.com 8500 Bay Area Blvd Pasadena 77507 410 Bagby Houston 77002 281.474.2551 • www.abnc.org Driv-Motoring - WorldKarts Aurora Picture Show 713.781.6363 • www.driv-motoring.com 1524 Sul Ross Houston 77006 6111 Skyline Dr Houston 77057 713.868.2101 • www.aurorapictureshow.org George Observatory BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir - Houston 832.498.4725 • www.houston.baps.org 713.639.4709 • 281.242.3055 • www.hmns.org Battleship Texas 3523 Battleground Rd (Tx Hwy 134) La Porte 77571 281.479.2431 • www.tpwd.state.tx.us Bayou Place 500 Texas Ave Houston 77002 713.227.0957 • www.bayouplace.com Bayou Wildlife Park 5050 FM 517 Rd Alvin 77511 281.337.6376 Beer Can House 222 Malone Houston 77007 713.926.6368 • www.orangeshow.org Bernhardt Winery 9043 County Rd 204 Plantersville 77363 936.894.9829 • www.bernhardtwinery.com Buffalo Bayou 1113 Vine St Houston 77002 21901 FM 762 Needville 77461 George Ranch Historical Park 10215 FM 762 Richmond 77406 281.343.0218 • www.georgeranch.org Greater Houston Soaring Association 15711 Cavendish Dr Houston 77059 979-478-2323 • www.houstonsoaring.org Gulf Greyhound Park 1000 FM 2004 La Marque 77568 409.986.9500 • www.gulfgreyhound.com Haak Vineyards & Winery 6310 Ave T Santa Fe 77510 409.925.1401 • www.haakwine.com Hana & Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center 7112 Newcastle St Bellaire 77401 713.667.6550 • www.naturediscoverycenter.org Hermann Park Intersection of Main & Montrose Houston 77030 713.752.0314 • www.buffalobayou.org 713.524.5876 www.hermannpark.org Burke Baker Planetarium Houston Arboretum & Nature Center One Hermann Circle Dr Houston 77030 4501 Woodway Dr Houston 77024 713.639.4629 • www.hmns.org 713.681.8433 • www.houstonarboretum.org Challenger Seven Memorial Park Houston Motorsports Park 2301 W NASA Pkwy Webster 77598 11620 N Lake Houston Pkwy Houston 77044 713.440.1587 • www.co.harris.tx.us 281.458.1972 • www.houstonmotorsportspark.com Chuck E Cheese’s Houston Polo Club 281.894.1900 713.681.8571 • www.thehoustonpoloclub.com 17780 Tomball Pkwy Houston 77064 2220 FM 1960 Houston 77090 8552 Memorial Dr Houston 77024 281.893.2148 Houston Raceway Park 16790 I-45 S Conroe 77385 2525 FM 565 South Baytown 77520 936.271.1550 • www.chuckecheese.com 281.383.7223 • www.houstonraceway.com CityCentre Houston Zoo 800 W Sam Houston Pkwy Houston 77024 1513 North MacGregor Houston 77030 www.citycentrehouston.com 713.533.6500 • www.houstonzoo.org Cockrell Butterfly Center Incredible Pizza 713.639.4629 • www.hmns.org 936.441.2222 • www.ipcconroe.com One Hermann Circle Dr Houston 77030 230 S Loop 336 W Conroe 77304 ComedySportz IT’Z 713.868.1444 832.678.2151 • www.itzusa.com/houston 901 Town & Country Blvd Houston 77024 18355 Tomball Pkwy Houston 77070 Jade Buddha Temple Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark 281.498.1616 • www.jadebuddha.org 409.770.9283 • www.schlitterbahn.com/gal 6969 West Branch Dr Houston 77072 2026 Lockheed St Galveston 77554 Sea Center Texas 281.334.9880 • www.kemahboardwalk.com 979.292.0100 • www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest 701 4th St Kemah 77565 300 Medical Dr Lake Jackson 77566 King’s Orchard The 7 Acre Wood 936.894.2766 • www.kingsorchard.com 936.890.2326 • www.7acrewood.org 11282 Finke Rd Todd Mission 4401 N Frazier Conroe 77305 Lee & Joe Jamail Skatepark Southern Empress Cruises www.houstontx.gov/parks/lee-joepark 936.588.3000 • www.southernempress.com 103 Sabine St Houston 77007 7039 Kingston Cove Ln Willis 77318 Lynchburg Ferry Space Center Houston 281.424.3521 • www.co.harris.tx.us/comm_garcia 281.244.2100 • www.spacecenter.org 1001 S Lynchburg Rd Baytown 77520 1601 NASA Pkwy Houston 77058 Main Event Splashtown Waterpark 281.355.5511 • www.maineventusa.net 281.355.3300 • www.splashtownpark.com 19441 I-45 Shenandoah 77385 21300 I-45 N Spring 77383 Marq-E Entertainment Center Star Fleet Yachts 713.290.1596 • www.marqehouston.com 281.334.4692 • www.starfleetyachts.com 7620 Katy Frwy Houston 77024 280 Grove Rd Kemah 77565 Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens Water Wall 281.443.8731 • www.hcp4.net/mercer 713.850.8841 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd Humble 77338 2800 Post Oak Blvd Houston 77056 Messina Hof Winery & Resort Zuma Fun Centers 979.778.9463 • www.messinahof.com 713.981.7888 • 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Theatre • www.landmarktheatres.com 2009 W Gray St 77019............................................................... 713.866.8881 Movie Tavern • www.movietavern.com 18359 Tomball Pkwy 77070...................................................... 832.678.2175 15719 I-45 N 77090................................................................... 281.248.8393 North Oaks Cinema 6 • www.fandango.com 4623 FM 1960 W 77069............................................................ 832.436.0008 Studio Movie Grill • www.studiomoviegrill.com Copperfield 8580 Hwy 6 N & West Rd 77095........................... 832.593.6684 CityCentre 805 Town & Country Ln 77024............................... 713.461.4449 Wortham IMAX Theater • www.hmns.org/see_do/imax One Hermann Circle Dr 77030................................................... 713.639.4629 Airports TRANSPORTATION 48 Airlines Aeromexico............................800-237-6639 Air Canada............................888-247-2262 Air 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On this page you will find ideas for care packages as well as a list of websites that provide information on drop-off sites, mailing information & instructions and ways you can continue to support our troops. Remember, these things may not seem like much to you but to a soldier overseas it is a reminder of home. CANNED ITEMS Canned Fruit • Peanut Butter/Jelly Tuna (in pouches are best) Chicken (packs or pop-tops) CONDIMENTS The following is a list of websites that can assist you in finding ways you can support our troops .... www.uso.org www.adoptaplatoon.org www.usps.com www.militaryconnections.com www.tellthemthanks.com www.anysoldier.com www.herobox.org www.homefronthugs.ipower.com www.supportourheroes.net www.gatheringofeagles.org www.yellowribbonfund.com www.operationcareandcomfort.org www.operationfirstresponse.org www.freedomcalls.org www.give2thetroops.org www.semperfifund.org www.operationmilitarypride.org www.withlovefromhome.org www.treatthetroops.org www.patrioticpillowproject.com www.hugs4smilesusa.org www.childrenofbaghdad.com www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com www.supportourtroops.org Ketchup • Garlic Salt • Hot Sauce Mayo • Mustard • Salt/Pepper Sugar (individual packets) Sweet N Low (individual packets) Cajun Seasoning • Honey (packs) Lawry’s Seasoning • Relish Salad Dressings Spices (various kinds) POWDERED DRINK MIX (single packets are best) Crystal Light • Gatorade Juice Boxes • Kool-Aid • Propel SNACK FOODS Salsa & Chips • Pudding Cups Beef Jerky • Beef Sticks Summer Sausage • Cheese Spreads Small Velveeta Cheese Blocks Dry Cereal • Chex Mix • Chips Cookies • Crackers • Dried Fruit Energy Bars • Cereal Bars High Protein Bars • Granola Bars Fruit Pies • Gum Hard Candy • Nuts (all kinds) TOILETRIES Advil • Tylenol • Cold/Cough Drops Sinus Meds • Antacids Air Freshener • Anti-Bacterial Wipes Antibiotic Cream (Neosporin) Baby Oil • Baby Powder • Baby Wipes Brush/Comb • Chapstick Contact Lens Cleaner TOILETRIES (Cont’d) Cotton Balls • Dental Floss Deodorant • Eye Drops Face Soap • Foot/Boot Powder Imodium • Pepto Bismol • Mouthwash Insect Repellent Wipes w/ Deet (non-aerosol) Laundry Soap/Fabric Softener Lotion (body & hand) • Mirror Nasal Spray/Drops • Q-Tips Shampoo/Conditioner Sunscreen • Toilet Paper Toenail/Fingernail Clippers Toothbrush/Toothpaste Tooth Picks • Vitamins MEN: Razors • Shaving Cream (in a tube) After-Shave Lotion (no fragrance) WOMEN: Panty Liners Feminine Hygiene Products Hair Clips & Bands • Hair Gel FUN TIME MATERIAL Board Games CD Player & CDs (plus batteries) Playing Cards • Frisbee Packaged Poker Set Balls (all types) Batteries (AA, C, D, 9 Volt) Dart Board w/ Darts Disposable Cameras • DVDs Playstation w/ games Puzzle Books • Word Find Books Water Guns • X-Box w/ games • Yo-Yos Hand Held Electronic Games Mailing Envelopes (no stamps) Pens w/ Stationary Mag Flashlight Bulbs • Magazines Sewing Kits • Book Lights Hand Held Fan/Water Misting Fan WHAT CANNOT BE SENT: Pork Products, Alcohol, Pornographic Materials, Liquid Hand Sanitizer or Aerosol Cans. Do not send products in glass containers unless they are bubble-wrapped a few times. Package all food items that may leak in zip-lock bags. Put all liquid items in a zip-lock bag. Please visit the USPS www.usps.com to learn more about APO/FPO mailings. You may also call 1-800-222-1811 to order free shipping supplies. Visit the Military Postal Service Agency to learn even more at http://hqdainet.army.mil/mpsa/mid.htm. - Registration Requirements - 51 VOTER REGISTRATION • You must be a U.S. Citizen • You must be 18 years old on Election Day • You must reside in the state in which you wish to register • You must register 30 days prior to an election to be eligible to vote in that election • You cannot be a convicted felon (unless sentence, probation and/or parole are completed) • You are not declared mentally incapacitated by a court of law The following is a list of county and state contacts and websites that can assist in answering questions and providing additional information in regards to the voter registration & voting process. HARRIS COUNTY County Clerk - Beverly Kaufman P.O. Box 1525 Houston, TX 77251-1525 (713) 755-6411 • (713) 755-4983 www.harrisvotes.com MONTGOMERY COUNTY Elections Admin - Carol Gaultney P.O. Box 2646 Conroe, TX 77305-2646 (936) 539-7843 • (936) 538-8143 www.co.montgomery.tx.us SECRETARY of STATE Elections Division P.O. Box 12060 Austin, TX 78711-2060 (512) 463-5650 • 1-800-252-8683 www.sos.state.tx.us/elections TEXAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY 707 Rio Grande Street Austin, TX 78701 (512) 478-9800 www.txdemocrats.org TEXAS REPUBLICAN PARTY 900 Congress Avenue Suite 300 Austin, TX 78701 (512) 477-9821 www.texasgop.org LIBERTARIAN PARTY of TEXAS P.O. Box 56426 Houston, TX 77256-6426 1-800-422-1776 www.tx.lp.org ROCK THE VOTE 1505 22nd St NW Washington, DC 20037 (202) 719-9910 www.rockthevote.com Why Should I Vote? We live in a democracy and the only way a democracy works is if its citizens, young & old, are active participants. Voting is an opportunity to exercise one of the privileges of living in a democratic nation. Do you realize some of the most significant election issues oftentimes directly effect the youth of the country? The war in Iraq, the economy, education, employment & job training programs are just a few of the issues that effect your life today but think about the future and you can add environmental issues, fossil fuel consumption, farming & livestock funding and the list keeps growing. If you don’t vote, you are surrendering your power to have any say on how these issues play out. Also, by not voting, you are agreeing to “taxation without representation”. Don’t you want a say in how your tax dollars are spent? Not to mention, if you choose not to cast your vote, you really have no right to complain about political policies of the government. You are basically saying, you don’t care what your government does. If you don’t care, then why complain about something you don’t care about? But above all else, you should vote because you can. People all over the world fight & die for this right and it’s a gift that is yours for the taking. - Willowbrook Mall www.shopwillowbrookmall.com Shopping 52 A’Gaci Too.............................. 281-517-0841 Abercrombie & Fitch............. 832-237-9700 Abercrombie (Kids)................ 281-970-8229 Aerie........................................ 281-955-1188 Aeropostale............................ 281-970-7125 Aldo Shoes.............................. 281-894-2768 American Eagle Outfitters..... 281-890-4020 Amuse...................................... 281-469-9991 Ann Taylor............................... 281-469-6792 Apple Computer.................... 281-571-4400 Arby’s....................................... 281-894-5412 Arden B.................................... 281-970-6222 AXIS.......................................... 281-807-9828 B & B Newstand...................... 281-894-8580 Baker Shoes............................. 281-477-9302 Banana Republic................... 281-894-9587 Bare Escentuals...................... 281-807-3373 Bath & Body Works................. 281-890-0347 bebe........................................ 281-894-2323 Bella Beau Medspa................ 832-237-3223 Ben Bridge Jeweler................ 281-894-5799 Best Buy Mobile...................... 281-970-1083 Body Shack............................. 281-970-4224 Body Shop............................... 281-890-8243 Brighton Collectibles.............. 281-894-8515 Buckle...................................... 281-477-3376 Bui - Yah - Kah......................... 281-469-5043 Build A Bear Workshop........... 281-890-8882 Cache’.................................... 281-469-5077 Cajun & Grill............................ 281-890-1689 Champs................................... 832-912-6873 Chick-fil-A................................ 281-890-6613 Children’s Place..................... 281-890-0589 Cinnabon................................ 281-890-6660 Claire’s..................................... 281-894-5720 Coach..................................... 281-890-2233 Crazy 8..................................... 281-807-3536 Crocs....................................... 281-469-7077 Deck the Walls........................ 281-890-9411 Dillard’s.................................... 281-890-9200 Disney Store............................ 281-890-5118 Embroidery Hut....................... 281-890-5085 Express..................................... 281-955-0528 Eyemasters.............................. 281-894-6655 Eyemasters-Dr Lagunas......... 281-970-3840 Fashion Leather & Buckle...... 281-955-9521 Foot Locker............................. 281-890-2414 Footaction USA....................... 281-890-4980 Fossil......................................... 281-894-2149 Freestyles................................. 281-807-1134 Frullati....................................... 281-477-3383 GameStop.com..................... 281-894-0294 General Nutrition Center....... 281-469-0960 Global Cellular Accessories #1..... 281-517-0610 Global Cellular Accessories #2..... 281-517-0608 Global Cellular Accessories #3..... 281-517-0605 Godiva Chocolatier............... 281-897-8046 Gordon’s Jewelers................. 281-890-6306 Great American Cookie Co.... 281-890-8879 Guess....................................... 281-955-7277 GW Cheesesteak................... 281-807-7939 Gymboree.............................. 281-955-9306 Hair Straightener..................... 281-807-0273 Hakky Shoe Repair................. 281-970-3868 Helzberg Diamonds............... 281-890-6561 Hollister.................................... 832-237-2424 Hot Topic................................. 832-237-2100 Icing......................................... 281-890-4099 Imaginations 3........................ 281-970-1071 JC Penney............................... 281-469-0033 Jessica McClintock................ 832-237-6923 Journeys.................................. 281-890-4203 Journeys Kidz.......................... 832-237-3310 Just About Time...................... 281-894-6870 Justice...................................... 832-237-5201 Kay Jewelers........................... 281-890-6657 L A Nails................................... 281-807-1145 L A Nails Too............................ 832-237-3781 Lady Foot Locker.................... 281-894-0610 Lane Bryant............................. 281-955-5034 Lenscrafters............................. 281-894-0404 Lenscrafters-Dr Dong............. 281-894-5300 Lids........................................... 281-477-6200 Limited..................................... 281-894-6534 Little Diva................................. 832-237-7575 LOFT......................................... 281-955-9880 Los Cucos................................ 281-970-7077 Love Culture........................... 281-807-9729 Lucky Brand Jeans................. 281-890-0222 Macy’s..................................... 281-955-4300 Macy’s Furniture/Mens.......... 281-955-4300 Management Office............. 281-890-8000 Manchu Wok.......................... 832-912-7450 Marble Slab Creamery.......... 281-894-9555 MasterCuts.............................. 281-970-6640 Metropark............................... 281-894-7711 Mineral Makeup..................... 281-477-6412 Motherhood Maternity.......... 281-894-5144 Naturalizer Shoes.................... 281-890-0320 New York & Co....................... 281-890-3018 Nine West................................ 281-807-1710 NYS 1 (New York Shades)...... 281-894-8118 NYS 2 (New York Shades)...... 281-970-3630 Old Navy................................. 281-894-5278 Origins...................................... 281-970-3393 Pacific Sunwear...................... 281-970-8233 Paciugo................................... 281-970-2450 Payless Shoe Source.............. 281-894-0459 Perfume de Paris.................... 281-807-5446 Perfumes De Paris................... 281-970-0097 Pet Fair..................................... 281-469-5522 Pillow Pets................................ 281-517-0523 Pockets.................................... 281-807-5111 Portrait Studio at Sears........... 281-955-4713 Pretzelmaker........................... 281-890-2774 Pretzelmaker II........................ 281-890-6759 Pro Activ.................................. 832-237-2858 Radio Shack............................ 281-890-6551 Rosetta Stone......................... 281-970-5111 Sarku Japan............................ 281-890-8283 Sbarro’s.................................... 281-894-1705 Seacret Spa II - Macy’s wing..... 281-890-1403 Sears........................................ 281-955-4700 Sephora................................... 281-807-4900 Shapes..................................... 281-477-0442 Shirts O Fun.............................. 281-894-4884 Silver Stop................................ 281-477-9520 Silver Stop 2............................. 281-807-7786 SOHO Fashions........................ 281-469-9928 Spencer’s Gifts........................ 281-894-0662 Sports Fan Attic....................... 832-237-8899 Star Shots................................. 832-237-3473 Starbucks................................. 281-970-5129 Stride Rite Shoes..................... 281-890-4935 Studio One To One................. 281-955-9607 Sunglass Hut............................ 281-890-5382 Sunglass Shoppe.................... 281-955-2560 Sunshade Optique................. 281-970-8887 Swarovski................................. 281-955-6162 T Mobile Corp Kiosk................ 281-890-2699 Taco Bell.................................. 281-894-1231 Tahos Formal & Bridal............. 281-894-4122 Teavana.................................. 281-477-0309 Texas Gourmet Nuts............... 832-237-8500 Things Remembered.............. 281-890-0841 TicketMaster (Macy’s)........... 713-629-3700 Toni & Guy Hair Salon............ 281-970-4133 Torrid........................................ 281-807-1248 Toy Town.................................. 281-955-2070 Trade Secret........................... 281-894-0933 Trudy’s Hallmark...................... 281-890-0160 Vans......................................... 281-469-8653 Victoria’s Secret..................... 281-890-1572 Visible Changes...................... 281-890-7489 Vitamin World......................... 281-970-4283 Waldenbooks......................... 281-469-1901 Watch and Gold.................... 281-894-7780 Wendy’s.................................. 281-894-9524 Wet Seal.................................. 281-807-1646 Whitening Smile...................... 281-419-9071 Williams - Sonoma.................. 281-807-9809 XXI Forever.............................. 281-807-7466 Y’alls Texas Store..................... 281-955-0100 Zales Jewelers......................... 281-890-6654 Zumiez...................................... 281-894-1161 - The Woodlands Mall 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Town Spring - Shopping 54 ANTIQUES C R Collectibles 218-A Main..................281.528.6445 Happy Peddler (The) 126 Midway........281.528.6655 At Harper’s Fabulous Finds 202 Main...281.528.7994 Sam’s Antiques 318-G Main St..............713.494.8488 Shabby Rose 211 Midway.....................281.528.9797 CLOTHING Chloe’s 209-A Midway St.......................281.288.2051 Friends 214 Midway................................281.353.2255 GRS Creations 302-C Main....................281.528.9898 Gypsy Rose 100 Midway.......................281.350.0414 La Chic 214 Main....................................281.353.2203 That Chic Boutique 315 Gentry #1A.....281.528.8666 Vamp Vintage Wear 111 Main St.........281.528.8500 CRAFTS Spring Beads 421 Gentry #202..............281.288.9116 Cousin’s Glass Art 26307 Hardy.............281.353.2710 FURNITURE Amish Barn 200 Main..............................281.651.9209 Masterpiece Hand Crafted Furniture 123 Midway #B & D............................281.702.9697 Metals, Petals & More 111 Midway......281.528.2068 GALLERIES Anthony’s 26403 Preston St...................832.877.1552 Garden of the Dragonfly 318-F Main...281.528.7779 Joy’s Gallery 318-E Main St....................281.455.5267 Judy Crowe Studio 318-H Main St........832.640.7131 Lana Williams Gallery 26407 Preston....281.288.4043 Mason’s on Main Street 211 Midway...281.528.9474 Mustard Seed Studio 318-H Main St.....832.640.7131 Walking Horse Gallery 219 Main St.......281.528.9023 GIFTS & COLLECTIBLES A Different Touch 315 Gentry #3-B.......281.528.5100 Collecto-Mania 219-A Gentry..............281.353.9233 Dugout The 211-R Midway....................281.528.9686 Earth’s Treasures 315-3B Gentry............281.528.9617 Elephant Trunk 315 Gentry 2-A.............281.288.8450 German Gift House 210-B Gentry.........281.528.8877 Little Dutch Girl 210 Gentry...................281.355.0199 Spotted Pony The 102 Midway.............281.355.1880 Y’alls Texas Store 216 Midway...............281.353.6269 SPECIALTY SHOPS Absolutely Essential 209-B/C Midway..281.222.4355 Akulazik 417-L Gentry.............................832.573.2686 Anastasia’s Jewelry & Gifts 211-H Midway....................................832.332.5829 www.oldtownspring.com SPECIALTY SHOPS Angela’s Boutique 311-B Main St.........832.606.9688 Apache Wells Trading Post 326 Main...281.528.8900 ArtsyPhartsy 26303-D Preston................281.288.5667 Asian Antiques by Eastwind 207 Midway........................................281.355.9200 Beautiful Things Boutique 310-B Gentry Becky’s Gift Shop & Candy Bouquet 315 Gentry #B-7..................................281.459.0837 Bijouterie Chic 310 Main St....................832.453.6029 Boutique Blvd 419 Gentry......................281.528.6733 B Persnickety 318-C Main St..................832.592.1104 Brookwood Community 318 Gentry....281.288.9114 Burdeaux’s 310-C Gentry......................281.907.7008 Camille’s 218-B Main..............................281.528.8779 Candle World & More 313 Main St.......281.788.9282 Celestial Emporium 26303-E Preston....713.409.3730 Chocolate Lounge The 26511 Keith.....713.249.2319 Coin Shop The 209-B & C Midway........281.288.1144 Connie’s Bath Shack 211-E Midway.....281.288.9595 Cottage The 222 Gentry........................281.528.5858 Country Crafts by Vivian 217 Main.......281.288.9680 Country Girl Candles 302-A Gentry......936.446.7699 Creations De Main 103 Main................866.218.0936 Crossroads Collection 421 Gentry #201.................................713.783.9737 Cutter’s Canyon 216 Gentry.................281.288.3202 Dave’s Pepper Palace 26506 Keith.....281.288.5959 Different Strokes Pet Boutique 417-D Gentry......................................281.528.7070 Doll Hospital The 419 Gentry #120........281.350.6722 Don Quixote’s Shack 417-A Gentry......281.825.5411 Dynamic Hobbies 302-B Main...............281.288.6581 East Meets West 219-B Main.................281.793.6625 Emmy’s Sweet Shoppe 315 Gentry #A2..................................281.288.0131 Fresh Expressions 123-C Midway...........832.444.0957 GG’s 134 Main........................................281.288.0005 Harding House The 103 Main................281.288.8365 Hat People 213 Main.............................281.288.4772 Haute Dogs & Glitzy Paws 26411 Preston.....................................281.353.4347 Home Sweet Home 417-C Gentry........281.288.4233 Itty Bitty Party House The 310 Gentry....281.288.7400 J & B Collectibles 204 Main...................281.288.5075 Jewelry Outlet The 406 Main.................281.350.1501 Just For The Birds 209 Main....................281.288.9019 Keller Candle Co 211-M Midway.........281.907.6366 Knick Knack Coffee Shack 213 Main...281.651.1926 Le Beau Monde Salon & Day Spa 26303-B Preston..................................281.528.6654 Leedy Graphics 26303-D Preston.........281.440.9899 Linda R Brown LCSW 326 1/2 Noble #B................................281.740.8392 Maggie’s Treasures 219-B Main............281.798.4246 Metals, Petals & More 26412 Preston...281.528.8831 Mollie’s Mercantile 26504 Preston........281.353.7500 Moore Time 202-A Main.........................281.528.5400 Mystic India Bazaar 324-C Gentry........281.528.7115 Nature’s Solutions 215 Main..................281.288.5151 New England Bits-N-Pieces 315 Gentry #B-3..................................281.907.6685 Phyllis’ Just Desserts 119 Midway..........281.288.3143 Princess Bridal The 303 Main..................281.651.9393 SPECIALTY SHOPS Princess House 310 1/2 Main.................281.528.9100 Reclaimed Moments 107 Main.............281.288.3397 Rustic Charm 218 Gentry......................281.288.1112 Scents of Today 310-B Gentry Shanghai Boutique 322 Gentry.............832.296.0332 Sikk Ink Tattoos 311-C Main...................832.882.6269 Silver Smith’s 213-A Midway..................281.444.0957 Silver Tower The 302 Gentry...................281.288.1133 Simply Magic 302-A Main......................281.528.5373 Simply Texas 26506 Keith.......................888-706-3113 Stone Age The 315 Gentry....................281.288.3031 Sugar’s Shack 219 Main.........................281.528.9028 Sunset Gallery 26420 Preston................281.350.2502 Susy’s Stuff 313 Main..............................713.459.6285 Swords & Super Heroes 400 Main.........936.650.7900 Teapots & Lollipops 211-H Midway.......281.288.2744 Thad’s 110 Main.....................................281.353.6400 Tuscany Accents 315 Main...................281.288.9310 Weddings, Parties & More 310-C Gentry......................................832.253.7331 Why Not Toys 319 Gentry.......................281.288.9181 Wild Goose Chase 118 Midway...........281.288.9501 Wimberley Valley Winery 206 Main......281.350.8801 Window Decor Gentry Square 8-B.......832.724.0525 Woof Gourmet Pet Bakery 26303-A Preston.................................281.288.4307 Yellow Rose 315 Gentry #A-3................281.288.8672 RESTAURANTS • FOOD • PUBS Angel Wings Bakery 315 Main...............713.416.7925 Big “E” McGee 123 Midway.................281.288.5088 Ellen’s Cafe 307 Gentry.........................281.353.9229 English John’s Pub 26607 Keith.............281.288.6245 Funnel Cake Express 203 Midway........281.288.6099 Hyde’s Cafe 26608 Keith.......................281.350.8530 Jailhouse Saloon 310 Preston................281.288.0255 Knick Knack Coffee Shack 213 1/2 Main.......................................281.651.1926 Loose Caboose 26403 1/2 Preston.......281.353.1650 Ma & Pa Kettle Korn 219 Main..............281.319.2585 Moon Willow Cafe 26303 Preston #D...281.288.8000 Puffabellys 100 Main..............................281.350.3376 Susie’s Goodies & Cafe 211-J Midway.....................................281.288.0508 Whole Cake & Kaboodle The 417-N Gentry......................................281.353.7878 Wunsche Bros Cafe 103 Midway..........281.350.2233 SALONS A Wild Hair 26515-B Preston...................281.350.8845 Creative Therapy Center 326 Noble....281.583.0112 Evolution Hair Design 318-B Main.........832.885.0405 First Impressions 200-4 Noble.................281.355.1166 Sphere of Serenity 318-F Main...............281.687.0792 MUSEUMS Civil War Museum 200-6 Noble.............281.528.9911 Spring Historical Museum 403 Main......281.651.0055 - Houston Premium Outlets www.premiumoutlets.com Fragrance Outlet (905).......................281-304-8011 Gap Outlet (234).................................281-758-2517 Gap Outlet - Kids & Baby (234).........281-758-2517 Gold Toe (834).....................................281-758-0026 Great American Cookie Co (840).....281-373-0767 Guess (928)..........................................281-256-2207 Gymboree Outlet (867)......................281-256-7123 Hanes Brands 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This is approximately 90,000 pounds of garbage. • Americans throw away enough aluminum every 3 months to rebuild one commercial air fleet. • The energy that it takes to replace the aluminum cans wasted in 2001 was equivalent to 16 million barrels of crude oil. Reduce the amount and toxic Reuse ity of trash you disc ard. containers and prod ucts; repair what is br oken or give it to someone who can repair it. Recycle as much as possible , which includes bu ying products with recycle d content. • Recycling 1 aluminum can save enough energy to run a TV set for 3 hours. • 5 recycled plastic bottles make enough fiberfill to stuff a ski jacket. • 1 ton of recycled paper uses; 64% less energy, 50% less water, 74% less air pollution, saves 17 trees & creates 5 times more jobs than one ton of paper products from virgin wood pulp. • Gas mileage drops 1% for every pound below the recommended tire inflation level. Reduction Tips Buy items, such as liquid detergent, in bulk or larger packaging. Buy products, like paper towels, that consist of a higher percentage of recycled material. Change from disposable to reusable - such as fabric napkins, glasses, permanent coffee filters. Use a battery charger. Keep your business local - such as farmers markets & co-ops. Buy only what you need versus buying multiple packages. Notify companies that send you unwanted catalogs to remove your name from their mailing lists. Reusing Tips Take reusable totes to the store instead of using store bags. Use plastic shopping bags as small garbage can liners. Start a “lend & borrow” program with your friends & family. Use newspapers, boxes, peanuts, bubble wrap & brown paper bags for wrapping & shipping packages. Use sheets, towels & blankets to pad items when moving instead of disposable packing supplies. Recycling Tips Recycle your #1 & #2 plastics, aluminum cans, motor oil, oil filters, anti-freeze, tires, radiators, freon, transmission fluid, appliances, automobiles, bicycles, books, boat batteries, CFL lightbulbs, hazardous waste, electronics, clothing, household items, wire hangers, tin cans, steel cans, copy paper, computers, computer accessories, televisions, DVD’s, CD’s, VHS tapes, concrete, glass, florist vases, plant containers, copy machines, construction materials, paper products, cardboard, cell phones, toner cartridges, ink cartridges, eyeglasses, alkaline batteries, household chemical waste, latex paint, ni-cad batteries, automobile batteries, rechargable batteries, scrap metal, carpet, carpet padding, disposable cameras, magazines, junk mail, paper bags, moving boxes, newspapers, bubble wrap, styrofoam peanuts, plastic grocery bags, tennis shoes & of course THIS PHONE BOOK!!! - Ways To Save Energy & Money • Set your A/C on 74 & your furnace on 68. • Use Energy Star appliances. • Use surge suppressor or unplug your stereos, DVD players, televisions, kitchen appliances & any other plugged-in appliances. • Replace your incandescent light bulbs with energy efficient compact fluorescent bulbs. • Empty the lint filter on your dryer after every use. • Use low-flow fixtures for your shower, toilets & faucets. • Replace faucets that drip, fix toilets that leak & turn off the spigot when brushing your teeth or scrubbing dishes. • Keep fireplace dampers shut when not in use. • Close the curtains at night to prevent heat loss. • Make sure you have adequate insulation in your attic. • Fill in & seal any holes in your exterior walls, such as areas where pipes come into your home and around doors & windows. • Replace your air conditioning/furnace filters quarterly or even monthly for peak efficiency. • Did you know that strategically placed trees can reduce your cooling costs up to 25%? 57 In our effort to promote and support community recycling we are proud to announce that we have joined forces with Shred Pro Services, a local document shredding & recycling company. As an enduring commitment to help protect the environment & conserve resources, we have implemented an in-house recycling program as well as a telephone directory recycling program. All parts of our directories are 100% recyclable including the paper, glue, ink and coating. The paper we use to print our directories has a 40-60% recycled content. A common fallacy about phone books is that we save trees when we eliminate directories. The truth of the matter is, paper is made from the wood chips & pulp, which is the wasted portion of lumber. Did you know, recycled phone books are made into many useful products such as home insulation, animal bedding, bathroom tissue, cereal boxes, roofing shingles & of course, new phone books. Here’s how you can help... when you receive your new Metropolitan directory, bring us your old one. Our office is located at 220 W. Main • Tomball, Tx 77375 281.351.6933 Recycling Guide • Use your ceiling fans - counter-clockwise in the summer & clockwise in the winter. A Letter From Metropolitan Publishing Company Cy-Fair/Champions Area Recycling Centers Allstar Recycling 32331 SH 249 Pinehurst 77362..........................281-356-3399 Arsham Metal Industries Inc 11280 Charles Rd Houston 77041....713-896-8585 Coastal Metal Recycling 14002 Hempstead Rd Houston 77040.....713-690-6777 Nuvaltech Recycling 14514 Sandy Creek Dr Houston 77070..........281-251-5730 Residential Recycling of Texas 19115 Hayden Wood Tomball 77375 ....866-516-9805 Texas Port Recycling 4400 Pinemont Dr Houston 77018...............713-686-5837 Wasted Space Communications 16003 Sandy Ring Ct Cypress 77429....281-256-2990 Yes We Can Recycling 14009 Hirschfield Rd Tomball 77377...........281-516-7761 Additional Recycling Centers A & A Recycling .................................... 281-537-8323 A-1 Custom Metals................................ 713-697-6203 Abitibi Recycling .................................. 713-723-6397 Ace Scrap Metal . .................................. 713-643-9922 Allied Waste North America Inc............. 713-462-7535 American Textile Recycling ................... 713-856-6170 C & C Scrap Metal Recycling.................. 713-686-8774 C & D Scrap Metal Recyclers Co Inc........ 713-862-5588 Caron Services ...................................... 281-356-7026 CFF Recycling........................................ 281-445-1132 CMC Recycling....................................... 713-228-7411 City of Houston . ................................... 713-837-0311 Coastal Metal Recycling........................ 713-690-6767 Dakota Express ..................................... 281-477-7271 Delta Paper Stock.................................. 713-672-9466 Duvalin Auto Recycle............................. 281-345-0820 Dwyer Recycling . ................................. 713-991-2043 EcoSource Solutions.............................. 281-646-7231 Enhanced Electrical Sales Inc . .............. 713-680-9325 Greater Texas Metal Recycling Co Inc..... 713-943-8456 Greenstar.............................................. 713-461-3278 Gulf Coast Recycling ............................. 713-772-9100 Houston Computer Recycle Center........ 281-463-4359 JD Metals LLC........................................ 832-467-3199 Julius Metals......................................... 281-499-6400 Liberty Tire Recycling............................ 281-424-4011 Liquid Environmental Solutions............ 281-861-0371 Lone Star Disposal................................. 713-466-6767 City of Houston . ................................... 713-837-0311 M M Willis Enterprises Inc...................... 281-587-2118 Market Street Recycling........................ 713-676-2621 Miller & Sons Recycling......................... 281-537-7744 Nichole’s Scrap Metal............................ 713-692-1765 Recycle Technology............................... 713-939-0420 Reflective Recycling Inc......................... 713-896-8615 Republic Waste Services of Texas........... 713-849-0400 RML Metals Recycling Co....................... 713-774-6784 Round 2 Technologies........................... 713-462-5511 Shred Pro Services................................. 281-591-2288 Tascon Industries................................... 800-937-1774 TCG Recycling........................................ 281-463-6899 TJ Pallet Inc........................................... 281-469-6070 Tri Star Recycling................................... 281-447-5220 Twister Waste........................................ 713-983-7699 USAg Recycling..................................... 936-372-5428 Vista Fibers............................................ 713-461-9933 Waste Management Inc........................ 713-681-1703 Waste Recycling Inc............................... 281-469-2843 Please check with your local schools and churches for information on recycling programs they offer. If your business or household is interested in more information regarding a document shredding & recycling program please contact Shred Pro Services at 281-591-2288 or visit their website at www.shredproservices.com Hurricane Safety 58 Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists can now predict hurricanes, but people who live in coastal communities should plan what they will do if they are told to evacuate. Step 1: Get A Kit / “To-Go Bag” • Get an Emergency Supply Kit • Have a “to-go bag” ready in case you need to evacuate Step 2: Make a Plan • Make a Family Emergency Plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to know how you will contact one another, how you will get back together and what you will do in case of an emergency. Your family’s plan should also include your pets as well. Step 3: Be Informed • A hurricane watch means a hurricane is possible in your area. Be prepared to evacuate. Monitor local radio and television news outlets or listen to NOAA Weather Radio for the latest developments. • A hurricane warning is when a hurricane is expected in your area. If local authorities advise you to evacuate, leave immediately. • Hurricanes are classified into five categories based on their wind speed, central pressure, and damage potential. Category Three and higher hurricanes are considered major hurricanes, though Categories One and Two are still extremely dangerous and warrant your full attention. • Hurricanes can produce widespread torrential rains. Floods are the deadly and destructive result. Slow moving storms and tropical storms tend to produce especially heavy rain. Flash flooding can occur due to intense rainfall. Flooding on rivers and streams may persist for several days or more after the storm. IMPORTANT NUMBERS & CONTACTS American Red Cross 866.438.4636 Greater Houston Chapter 713.526.8300 Evacuation Assistance 2-1-1 FEMA 800.621.3362 Harris County Emergency Management 713.881.3100 Marine Information Recording 281.337.7895 Metropolitan Transit Authority 713.739.4000 Montgomery County Emergency Management 936.538.3590 National Flood Insurance Program 888.379.9531 National Weather Service 281.337.5074 Salvation Army 713.752.0677 Statewide Road Conditions 800.452.9292 Texas Department of Public Safety 281.517.1300 Texas Division of Emergency Management 512.424.2138 512.424.2000 United Way 713.685.2300 Saffir-Simpson Scale (Category) Sustained Winds (MPH) Storm Surge 1 74-95 4-5 feet Damage: Minimal: Unanchored mobile homes, vegetation and signs. 2 96-110 6-8 feet Damage: Moderate: All mobile homes, roofs, small crafts, flooding. 3 111-130 9-12 feet Damage: Extensive: Small buildings, low-lying roads cut off. 4 131-155 13-18 feet Damage: Extreme: Roofs destroyed, trees down, roads cut off, mobile homes destroyed. Beach homes flooded. 5 More than 155 Greater than 18 feet Damage: Catastrophic: Most buildings destroyed. Vegetation destroyed. Major roads cut off. Homes flooded. BASIC EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT - Online Resources www.ready.gov www.nhc.noaa.gov www.fema.gov www.hurricanesafety.org www.redcross.org Deciding to Stay or Go 59 Depending on your circumstances and the nature of the storm, the first important decision is whether you stay put or evacuate. You should understand and plan for both possibilities. Use common sense and available information, to determine if there is immediate danger. In any emergency, local authorities may or may not immediately be able to provide information on what is happening and what you should do. However, you should monitor TV or radio news reports for information or official instructions as they become available. If you’re specifically told to evacuate or seek medical treatment, do so immediately. Here are some questions to ask yourself when deciding whether or not you should evacuate. 1. Do you live in an evacuation area? 2. Are you able to care for yourself and/or your family in the event that your home is damaged and /or you have no power for an extended period of time? 3. Is your home safe? 4. Are you required to evacuate because of the type of home you live in? 5. Do you live in a low lying area? The most important thing during & after a hurricane is that you & your family are safe. Hurricane Safety • Water - one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation • Food - at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries • Flashlight and extra batteries • First aid kit • Whistle to signal for help • Dust mask - to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities • Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) • Local maps • Cell phone with chargers Additional Items • Prescription medications and glasses • Infant formula and diapers • Pet food and extra water for your pet • Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container • Cash or traveler’s checks and change • Emergency reference material such as a first aid book • Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. • Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. • Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners. • Fire Extinguisher • Matches in a waterproof container • Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items • Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels • Paper and pencil • Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children Prepare Your Home • Cover all of your home’s windows with pre-cut ply wood or hurricane shutters • Bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down. • Keep all trees and shrubs well trimmed so they are more wind resistant. • Secure your home by closing the blinds. • Turn off utilities as instructed. Otherwise, turn the refrigerator thermostat to its coldest setting and keep its doors closed. • Turn off propane tanks. • Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purposes such as cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other large containers with water. Prepare Your Business • Carefully assess how your company functions, both internally and externally, to determine which staff, materials, procedures and equipment are absolutely necessary to keep the business operating. • Identify operations critical to survival and recovery. • Plan what you will do if your building, plant or store is not accessible. - Houston - City Government 60 www.houstontx.gov City Departments Administration & Regulatory Affairs.................713-837-0311 Affirmative Action & Contract Compliance........713-837-9000 Citizens Assistance Office..................................832-393-0955 City Secretary...................................................832-393-1100 Convention & Entertainment Facilities..............713-853-8000 Finance & Administration.................................713-221-0935 Fire Department...............................................713-247-5000 General Services...............................................832-393-8112 Code Enforcement...........................................713-837-0311 Permits...........................................................713-837-0311 Health & Human Services.................................713-794-9320 Housing & Community Development...............713-868-8300 Houston Airport System...................................281-233-3000 Houston Emergency Center..............................713-884-3911 Human Resources.............................................713-837-9300 Information Technology...................................832-393-0060 Legal................................................................713-247-2000 Library .............................................................832-393-1313 Municipal Courts..............................................713-837-0311 Jury Hotline....................................................713-247-8777 Parks & Recreation............................................713-865-4500 Planning & Development.................................713-837-7760 Police................................................................713-884-3131 Public Works & Engineering..............................713-837-0050 Solid Waste Management.................................713-837-0311 City Government City Controller - Ronald C Green........................832-393-3460 City Council Peter Brown....................................................832-393-3014 Sue Lovell (Vice-Mayor Pro Tem).....................832-393-3013 Melissa Noriega..............................................832-393-3005 Ronald Green..................................................832-393-3012 Jolanda “Jo” Jones...........................................832-393-3006 Toni Lawrence.................................................832-393-3010 Jarvis Johnson.................................................832-393-3009 Anne Clutterbuck............................................832-393-3004 Wanda Adams.................................................832-393-3001 Mike Sullivan..................................................832-393-3008 M J Khan.........................................................832-393-3002 Pam Holm.......................................................832-393-3007 James G Rodriguez..........................................832-393-3011 City Secretary...................................................832-393-1100 Mayor-Annise D Parker.....................................832-393-1000 Residents Animal Regulation & Care.................................713-229-7300 Birth / Death Certificates..................................713-794-9072 Driver Safety Course.........................................713-837-0311 Education Initiatives.........................................832-393-0813 Emergency Management.................................713-884-4500 Environment.....................................................832-393-1000 Houston Service Helpline *...............................311 Neighborhood Protection Corps........................713-218-5500 Parking Management.......................................713-837-0311 People with Disabilities....................................713-837-9061 Traffic (TranStar)...............................................713-881-3000 Veterans Affairs Office.......................................832-393-0992 City Switchboard................................................713-837-0311 - Jersey Village www.jerseyvillage.info Administration Administrative Secretary..................................713-466-2108 City Manager-Mike Castro................................713-466-2109 City Secretary-Lorri Coody................................713-466-2102 Human Resources.............................................713-466-2142 City Council Jill Klein............................................................713-466-2100 Mark Maloy......................................................713-466-2100 Joyce Berube....................................................713-466-2100 Rod Erskine.......................................................713-466-2100 Curtis Haverty...................................................713-466-2100 Finance Accounting Specialists......................................713-466-2103 Cashier/Receptionist........................................713-466-2100 Fire Fire Chief/Fire Marshal-Mark Bitz.....................713-466-2130 Fire Inspector....................................................713-466-2137 Secretary..........................................................713-466-2130 Training Officer.................................................713-466-2145 Jersey Meadow Golf Course ...............................713-896-0900 Mayor Russell Hamley.................................................713-466-2100 Municipal Court Court Clerk........................................................713-466-2126 Court Clerk........................................................713-466-2146 Court Clerk........................................................713-466-2124 Court Clerk........................................................713-466-2136 Police Administrative Secretary..................................713-466-2119 Police Chief-Charles N Wedemeyer Jr................713-466-2123 Records Clerk....................................................713-466-2120 Sergeant/Detective..........................................713-466-2115 Public Works Administrative Secretary..................................713-466-2133 Building Official................................................713-466-2106 Code Enforcement Officer.................................713-466-2129 Director............................................................713-466-2107 Engineering Technician.....................................713-466-2148 Permit Clerk......................................................713-466-2110 * The 3-1-1 Houston Service Helpline is a consolidated system which provides a single, easy-to-use number in which citizens living within the city limits of Houston can access city services from 6am - 12am, 7 days a week. This system responds to citizen’s non-emergency needs. The 3-1-1 Houston Service Helpline is your one-call resource for city services. - Harris County Offices DISTRICT COURTS (Cont’d) Civil (Cont’d) 215th Court-Kirkland.......................713-368-6340 234th Court-Rondon........................713-368-6351 269th Court-Hinde...........................713-368-6376 270th Court-Gamble........................713-368-6405 280th Court-Lindsay.........................713-368-6429 281st Court-Matthews.....................713-368-6442 295th Court-Christopher..................713-368-6466 333rd Court-Halbach........................713-368-6484 334th Court-McCally........................713-368-6492 Criminal 174th Court-Guerrero.......................713-755-6324 176th Court-Reagin..........................713-755-6328 177th Court-Fine..............................713-755-1272 178th Court-Mendoza......................713-755-6336 179th Court-Roll..............................713-755-6340 180th Court-Stricklin........................713-755-6344 182nd Court-Barr.............................713-755-6350 183rd Court-Velasquez.....................713-755-6354 184th Court-Krocker.........................713-755-6358 185th Court-Brown..........................713-755-6362 208th Court-Collins..........................713-755-6374 209th Court-McSpadden..................713-755-6378 228th Court-Carter...........................713-755-6650 230th Court-Hill...............................713-755-6782 232nd Court-Keel.............................713-755-6778 248th Court-Campbell......................713-755-7094 262nd Court-Anderson.....................713-755-6961 263rd Court-Wallace........................713-755-6944 337th Court-Richie...........................713-755-7746 338th Court-Jones............................713-755-7774 339th Court-Jackson........................713-755-7784 351st Court-Ellis...............................713-755-5620 Family 245th Court-Kuntz...........................713-755-4677 246th Court-York..............................713-755-1103 247th Court-Hellums........................713-755-4348 257th Court-Warne..........................713-755-5346 308th Court-Dempster.....................713-755-6230 309th Court-Rynd............................713-755-5635 310th Court-Millard.........................713-755-6238 311th Court-Warne..........................713-755-4356 312th Court-Hinojosa.......................713-755-6941 Juvenile 313th Court-Shelton........................713-222-4905 314th Court-Phillips.........................713-222-4915 315th Court-Schneider.....................713-222-4955 DOMESTIC RELATIONS...........................713-755-6757 ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT.......................281-447-2973 EMERGENCY MNGMT.............................713-881-3100 FIRE MARSHAL......................................281-931-1085 HOMELAND SECURITY...........................713-881-3100 HOSPITAL DISTRICT Ben Taub.............................................713-873-2000 Lyndon B Johnson...............................713-566-5000 HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.....713-747-0132 JUVENILE PROBATION............................713-512-4100 MEDICAL EXAMINER..............................713-796-9292 POLLUTION CONTROL.............................713-920-2831 PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SRVCS.....713-439-6000 RYAN WHITE PLANNING COUNCIL..........713-572-3724 SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Crime Stoppers....713-755-7300 Jail Inmate Information......................713-755-5300 TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY.........................832-601-7800 VICTIMS ASSISTANCE.............................713-755-5625 VOTER REGISTRATION............................713-336-VOTE WELFARE FRAUD...................................713-755-5277 WIC INFORMATION................................713-439-6130 Northwest Assistance Ministries.........281-885-4555 61 County Government 24 HOUR INFO SERVICE..........................713-755-5000 ANIMAL CONTROL.................................281-999-3191 APPRAISAL DISTRICT.............................713-957-7800 AUDITOR................................................713-755-6505 AUTO REGISTRATION & TITLES................713-368-2300 CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES........713-394-4000 COUNTY CLERK Cypresswood Branch......281-379-1057 COUNTY COURTS Appeals 1st Court-Radack..............................713-655-2700 14th Court-Hedges...........................713-655-2800 Civil Court No 1-Cagle..............................713-368-6610 Court No 2-Smith.............................713-368-6641 Court No 3-Storey.............................713-368-6660 Court No 4-Lloyd..............................713-368-6680 Criminal Court No 1-Helm..............................713-755-6180 Court No 2-Harmon..........................713-755-6184 Court No 3-Jackson...........................713-755-6188 Court No 4-Anderson........................713-755-6192 Court No 5-Harris.............................713-755-6196 Court No 6-Standley.........................713-755-6200 Court No 7-Derbyshire......................713-755-6204 Court No 8-Karahan..........................713-755-6208 Court No 9-Wilkerson.......................713-755-6212 Court No 10-Ross..............................713-755-6216 Court No 11-Bull...............................713-755-7780 Court No 12-Brown..........................713-755-7738 Court No 13-Atkinson.......................713-755-7950 Court No 14-Fields............................713-755-5683 Court No 15-Hughes.........................713-755-4760 Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Place 1-Gorczynski...........713-697-1224 Precinct 1 Place 2-Patronella............713-755-5195 Precinct 4 Place 1-Adams.................281-376-5512 Precinct 4 Place 2-Lawrence.............281-446-7191 Precinct 5 Place 1-Ridgway..............713-661-2276 Precinct 5 Place 2-Yeoman...............281-463-7741 Probate Court No 1-Stone..............................713-368-6700 Court No 2-Wood..............................713-368-6710 Court No 3-Olsen..............................713-368-6730 Court No 4-McCulloch.......................713-368-6767 COUNTY TREASURER..............................713-755-5120 COURT SERVICES....................................713-755-5440 CYPRESSWOOD COURTHOUSE................281-376-3472 Justice of The Peace..........................281-376-5512 Sheriff’s Department........................281-376-2997 DISPUTE RESOLUTION............................713-755-8274 DISTRICT CLERK Jury Information........713-755-6392 Name & Case Inquiries........................888-545-5577 DISTRICT COURTS Civil 11th Court-Miller.............................713-368-6025 55th Court-Ramos............................713-368-6050 61st Court-Bennett..........................713-368-6076 80th Court-Weiman.........................713-368-6098 113th Court-Hancock.......................713-368-6125 125th Court-Carter...........................713-368-6130 127th Court-Sandill..........................713-368-6166 129th Court-Gomez..........................713-368-6177 133rd Court-McFarland....................713-368-6195 151st Court-Engelhart......................713-368-6211 152nd Court-Schaffer.......................713-368-6035 157th Court-Wilson..........................713-368-6240 164th Court-Smoots-Hogan.............713-368-6260 165th Court-Rendon........................713-368-6282 189th Court-Burke...........................713-368-6296 190th Court-Kerrigan.......................713-368-6328 - Elected Officials www.co.harris.tx.us COUNTY ATTORNEY Vince Ryan (713) 755-5101 COUNTY CLERK Beverly Kaufman (713) 755-6411 COUNTY JUDGE Honorable Ed Emmett (713) 755-4000 COUNTY COMMISSIONER Steve Radack - Precinct 3 (713) 755-6306 COUNTY COMMISSIONER Jerry Eversole - Precinct 4 (713) 755-6444 COUNTY TREASURER Orlando Sanchez (713) 755-5120 CONSTABLE Jack F Abercia - Precinct 1 (713) 755-5200 CONSTABLE Ron Hickman - Precinct 4 - Elected Officials TAX ASSESSOR & COLLECTOR (281) 401-6205 CONSTABLE Phil Camus - Precinct 5 (281) 492-3500 SHERIFF Adrian Garcia DISTRICT CLERK Leo R Vasquez Loren Jackson Pat Lykos (713) 368-2510 (713) 755-6044 (713) 755-5749 (713) 755-5800 DISTRICT ATTORNEY - Elected Officials Governor Rick Perry State Government 62 PO Box 12428 • Austin Tx 78711 • (800) 843-5789 Texas State Senators Robert Nichols - District 3 Dan Patrick - District 7 2040 N Loop 336 W Ste 107 • Conroe Tx 77304 11451 Katy Frwy Ste 209 • Houston Tx 77079 (936) 756-5168 Tommy Williams - District 4 (713) 464-0282 John Whitmire - District 15 PO Box 8069 • The Woodlands Tx 77387 803 Yale Street • Houston Tx 77007 (281) 364-9426 (713) 864-8701 Texas State Representatives Rob Eissler - District 15 Allen Fletcher - District 130 PO Box 9494 • The Woodlands Tx 77387 21901 SH 249 Ste 350 • Houston Tx 77070 (281) 681-9655 Brandon Creighton - District 16 (281) 374-0894 Senfronia Paige Thompson - District 141 326 1/2 Main St Ste 110 • Conroe Tx 77301 10527 Homestead Rd • Houston Tx 77016 (936) 539-0028 Patricia Harless - District 126 (713) 633-3390 Debbie Riddle - District 150 6605 Cypresswood #240 • Spring Tx 77379 3648 FM 1960 W Ste 106 • Houston Tx 77068 (281) 376-4114 (281) 537-5252 AGING DEPT ON............................................800-252-9240 AGRICULTURE DEPT......................................800-835-5832 ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE COMMISSION........800-832-9623 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION............936-760-5841 ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION.....................800-550-8242 ARTS COMMISSION ON THE...........................800-252-9415 ATTORNEY GENERAL Consumer Protection.................................800-621-0508 Child Support Case Info..............................800-252-8014 County Affairs............................................800-252-5467 Crime Victims Compensation.....................888-778-2867 Crime Victims Services...............................800-848-4284 Crime Victims Claims Inquiry.....................800-983-9933 Elder Law Complaints & Inquiry................. 800-458-9858 Intergovernment Relations........................800-252-5476 Medicaid Fraud.......................................... 800-252-8011 Public Information & Assistance................ 800-806-2092 AUDITOR’S OFFICE HOTLINE.......................... 800-892-8348 BARBER EXAMINERS BOARD OF.................... 888-870-8755 BLIND TEXAS COMM FOR THE........................800-252-5204 BOND REVIEW BOARD..................................800-732-6637 BUREAU OF VITAL STATICS............................800-735-2989 COMMISSION ON STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS................. 800-562-0911 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS........... 800-252-5555 CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSION................. 800-538-1579 COSMETOLOGY COMMISSION........................ 800-943-8922 CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEPT Offender Status..........................................800-535-0283 Victim Information....................................800-848-4284 DEAF SCHOOL FOR THE.................................800-332-3873 EDUCATION AGENCY.....................................800-252-9668 EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION............................888-863-5880 ETHICS COMMISSION....................................800-325-8506 FOREST SERVICE...........................................936-273-2261 GENERAL LAND OFFICE Adopt A Beach Info....................................877-892-6278 Coastal Mgmt Activities.............................800-998-4456 Oil Spill Reporting......................................800-832-8224 Recycling Programs...................................800-998-4456 Veterans Land Board..................................800-252-8387 GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF THE Citizen’s Assistance....................................800-843-5789 Crime Stoppers Hotline..............................800-252-8477 Crime Victim Hotline..................................800-848-4284 HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF Alzheimer’s Program.................................800-242-3399 Cancer Registry Division............................800-252-8059 Disease Control & Prevention.....................888-777-5037 Emergency Medical Services......................800-452-6086 Food & Drug...............................................800-572-8786 HIV/STD.....................................................800-299-2437 Immunization............................................800-252-9152 Professional Licensing/Certification.................800-942-5540 HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS................800-792-1119 HUMAN SERVICES DEPT................................936-539-1161 Tomball......................................................281-351-0637 INSURANCE Agency......................................................800-578-4677 Consumer Complaint.................................800-252-3439 JUVENILE PROBATION COMM........................512-424-6700 LIBRARY TALKING BOOK PROGRAM............... 800-252-9605 LICENSING & REGULATIONS Info & Complaint Line................................800-803-9202 LOTTERY COMMISSION..................................800-375-6886 LT GOVERNOR’S OFFICE.................................512-463-0001 MEDICAL EXAMINERS Consumer Hotline......................................800-201-9353 M H M R.......................................................800-252-8154 PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPT...............................800-792-1112 Boat Registration.......................................800-262-8755 Operation Game Thief................................800-792-4263 PENSION REVIEW BOARD..............................800-213-9425 PLUMBING EXAMINERS BOARD OF...............800-845-6584 PROTECTIVE/REGULATORY SRVCS Abuse Hotline............................................800-252-5400 Child Services............................................800-250-2246 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT OF...............................936-539-2221 PUBLIC UTILITY COMM.................................888-782-8477 REAL ESTATE COMM......................................800-250-8732 RUNAWAY HOTLINE......................................800-392-3352 SECRETARY OF STATE Elections Division.......................................800-252-8683 Telephone Solicitation...............................800-648-9642 STATE BAR OF TEXAS.....................................800-204-2222 TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.....................800-223-8778 TEXAS ARMY NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION DEPT.............................936-538-3300 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMM................800-252-7031 WORKFORCE COMMISSION Career Information....................................800-822-7526 For Employers............................................800-832-9394 Labor Law..................................................800-832-9243 - State Officials & Offices Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples................ 800-835-5832 Attorney General Greg Abbott............................... 800-252-8011 Comptroller of Public Accounts Susan Combs Tax Related............................................................. 877-662-8375 Non-Tax Related..................................................... 888-334-4112 Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson..................... 800-998-4456 Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst.................. 512-463-0001 Railroad Commission of Texas................................... 877-228-5740 Secretary of State Hope Andrade.......................... 512-463-5600 Speaker-House of Representatives Joe Straus............ 512-463-1000 State Board of Education Robert Scott.................. 512-463-9734 Lawrence A Allen, Jr - District 4........................... 713-203-1355 Terri Leo - District 6............................................... 512-463-9007 David Bradley - District 7..................................... 409-835-3808 Barbara Cargill - District 8................................... 281-465-8095 Texas Supreme Court................................................. 512-463-1312 - Elected Officials United States Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison 517 Hart Senate Office Bldg Washington, DC 20510 284 Russell Senate Office Bldg Washington, DC 20510-4304 (202) 224-2934 (202) 224-5922 63 United States Representatives Ted Poe - District 2 Kevin Brady - District 8 430 Cannon Building Washington, DC 20515 301 Cannon Building Washington, DC 20515 (866) 425-6565 (202) 225-4901 Michael McCaul - District 10 Sheila Jackson Lee - District 18 131 Cannon House Office Bldg Washington, DC 20515 2160 Rayburn Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2401 (202) 225-3816 Federal Government United States Senator John Cornyn - Cabinet Agencies Agriculture Dept.......................202-720-2791 Commerce Dept.........................202-482-2000 Defense Dept.............................703-545-6700 Education Dept.........................800-872-5327 Energy Dept...............................800-342-5363 Health & Human Services Dept.... 877-696-6775 Homeland Security Dept..........800-375-5283 H U D Dept.................................202-708-1112 Interior Dept.............................202-208-3100 Justice Dept...............................202-514-2000 Labor Dept.................................866-487-2365 State Dept.................................202-647-4000 Transportation Dept................202-366-4000 Treasury Dept............................202-622-2000 Veterans Affairs Dept...............800-827-1000 - Agencies & Commissions FEDERAL INFORMATION....................... 800-FED-INFO ADOPTION........................................... 800-862-3678 AGING ADMINISTRATION..................... 800-677-1116 AIDS HOTLINE...................................... 800-342-2437 ALCOHOL & TOBACCO TAX & TRADE BUREAU................................. 877-882-3277 ALCOHOL INFORMATION Treatment Referrals.......................... 800-662-4357 Prevention & Treatment.................... 800-729-6686 ALCOHOL TOBACCO FIREARMS & EXPLOSIVES BUREAU OF Criminal Violations............................ 281-372-2900 Industry Operations.......................... 281-372-2950 Recruitment & Hiring Center............. 202-927-5690 Tips Line........................................... 888-283-8477 ARMY Army Reserve................................... 800-390-1530 Army Reserve Training Center........... 713-477-9948 Corp of Engineers.............................. 281-497-0740 ATTORNEY U S..................................... 713-567-9000 BANKRUPTCY ADMINISTRATION.......... 713-718-4650 CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION.................. 404-639-3311 CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT..................... 800-422-4453 CHILD HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM........ 877-543-7669 COAST GUARD Boating Safety Hotline...................... 800-368-5647 Search & Rescue............................... 409-766-5637 CONSERVATION.................................... 888-ASK-USGS CONSUMER HOTLINES Air Travel........................................... 202-366-2220 Auto Safety....................................... 800-424-9393 Aviation Safety................................. 800-255-1111 Hazardous Materials......................... 800-424-8802 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMM...... 800-638-2772 COURTS Appeals Courts-5th Circuit................ 504-310-7700 Bankruptcy Court.............................. 713-250-5500 District Court.................................... 713-250-5500 Pre-Trial Services.............................. 713-250-2118 Tax Court........................................... 202-606-8754 CUSTOMS & BORDER PROTECTION General Information......................... 877-287-8667 Criminal Violations............................ 800-232-5378 DEFENSE DEPARTMENT Energy Office.................................... 713-947-2444 Active Duty Pay................................. 800-346-3374 Annuitant Pay................................... 800-321-1080 Military Retired Pay.......................... 800-321-1080 Reserve Duty Pay.............................. 800-255-0974 DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMIN (DEA)..... 713-693-3000 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.....202-272-0167 Regional Office................................. 800-887-6063 FEDERAL AVIATION ADMIN.................. 817-222-5000 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI)......................... 713-693-5000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)........................... 888-225-5322 FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP (FDIC).... 877-275-3342 FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE.................... 800-344-9453 IMMIGRATION (USCIS)......................... 800-375-5283 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS)....... 800-829-4477 Tax Help Line.................................. 800-829-1040 LABOR RELATIONS............................... 866-667-6572 MARINE CORPS.................................... 713-718-4273 MARITIME INDUSTRY INFO.................. 800-996-2723 MARSHALS SERVICE............................ 800-336-0201 MEDICARE........................................... 800-633-4227 MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION........... 800-789-2647 NASA................................................... 281-483-0123 O S H A................................................ 800-356-4674 PATENT & TRADEMARK OFFICE............. 800-786-9199 POSTAL SERVICE.................................. 800-275-8777 RECRUITING Air Force............................................ 713-467-3418 Army................................................. 713-688-7459 Coast Guard...................................... 713-641-3559 Marine Corps.................................... 713-688-4638 Navy................................................. 713-791-1493 RUNAWAY NATIONAL SWITCHBOARD...... 800-621-4000 SMALL BUSINESS ADMIN..................... 800-827-5722 SMOKING & HEALTH INFO.................... 800-232-1311 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMIN..................... 800-772-1213 Conroe.............................................. 936-539-2058 SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT & REFERRAL...................................... 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