12-2011 - My Greatwood

Greatwood
News
The publication of the Greatwood Community Association, Inc.
December 2011
Quarterly Representative Meeting - November 8, 2011
T
he meeting was called to order at
7:00 PM by Board President Bob
Hauck.
CONSTABLE REPORT
Chief Constable A.J. Dorr
A.J. Dorr, Chief Constable, presented
the October crime stats and answered
questions from the floor about the
recent burglaries in Greatwood.
Chief Constable Dorr reported that
the incidents of crime seem to have
abated and he feels this has been due
in part to the increased patrolling in
the community. He also stated that
there have been more traffic tickets
and less warnings issued to violators in
Greatwood.
There were several questions asked
about graffiti and unsavory behavior
in some park areas. These areas will
be investigated and action taken. The
issue of an illegal tree house in the
wetlands reserve was addressed.
Recently the fire department had to
be called to put out a fire by the tree
house. The tree house will have to be
removed.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Bob Hauck
To keep up with the large increase in
our surface water charges for landscape
irrigation and pool operation, the HOA
Board had no other choice but to raise
the assessment for each household $45
for the coming year.
Bob Hauck reminded the Reps that there
is a Board election in March and two
positions will be open. He encouraged
any Reps who felt they could contribute
their time and talents to the Board to
run for these positions.
He also stated that the Board had
completed the lengthy review of
the Greatwood contracts and have
awarded contracts for the year
2012.
HOUSTON COMMUNITY
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
LeJean Griffith
NEW HOA LAWS
There have been new mandated Texas
State laws concerning the election of
the Neighborhood Representatives.
No longer can a representative remain
in his/her position by default. Each
neighborhood has to have a quorum
made up of at least 10% of each
neighborhood. This can be achieved
by residents either showing up at their
Annual Meeting, or by absentee ballot
sent into the Management Company
or by proxy brought to the meeting by
one of your neighbors. If there aren’t
enough votes to make up a quorum or
no one runs, your neighborhood will
remain unrepresented until such time
as a quorum is achieved.
CITY OF SUGAR LAND - WATER
CONSERVATION
Utilities Director - SuEllen Staggs
Ms. Staggs gave a brief presentation
about water conservation and some of
the simple things everyone can do to
conserve water, which has become a
precious commodity.
(Continued on page 21)
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Merry Christmas
& Happy Holidays!
Your Board of Directors would
like to take this opportunity to
wish our Greatwood residents
a joyous and blessed
Christmas/Holiday
season and to thank the
many residents that have
worked with us this past
year to make Greatwood
a wonderful community
in which to live.
What’s Inside
Useful Info............................................ 2
Safety and Security.......................... 3-5
Group and Club News........................ 12
Library News................................. 16-17
Community News.......................... 21-27
School News.................................. 32-40
Neighborhood Reps........................... 43
Calendar
12/1........................................ ACC Meeting
12/8.................................... Board Meeting
ACC meets the first Thursday of
the month at 7:30 at Rec Center #2.
Board meetings are on the fourth
Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
At Rec. Center #1
Greatwood
News
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Greatwood Community Association
by the Communications Committee.
Committee Members:
Judy Holy
John Bowen
Harold Symmonds
Kate Brewer
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affecting residential and community
property, useful information of general
interest and reference information for
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news (unless directly connected to a
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or church news will be accepted.
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October – August 25th
November – September 25th
December – October 25th
Useful Information
Community Board
Bob Hauck - President
281.937.0805
hourep81@gmail.com
Judy Holy - Secretary
281-343-7097
judyholy@comcast.net
Robert Thompson - Director
713-402-8951
rthompson04@att.net
New Greatwood Ofϐice Hours:
The Greatwood of ice, located at
Rec Center #2, will be opened on
Mon. and Wed. 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
and Tues. and Thurs. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Greatwood Community Association
Houston Community
Management Services
For questions or concerns
regarding the Association:
17049 El Camino Real, Ste. 100
Houston, Texas 77058
832.864.1200 or 800.568.6807
Fax: 281.218.6973
Jack Molho - Director
281-343-5819
j.molho@comcast.net
LeJean Grifϐin, Property Mgr.
Street Lights Out?
Dana Ladd, Co-Property Mgr.
If you notice street lights out, take note
of the number on the pole, (should be 6
digits), and call Centerpoint Energy at
713.207.2222.
www.centerpointenergy.com/outage
To report lights out on the High Mast
Lighting on the 59 feeder road take note
of the number on the pole and report it to:
Chris Cameron
Traf ic Operations Manager
281-275-2490
Community Website
www.mygreatwood.com
Friendly Reminder
visit
www.mygreatwood.com for
• Architectural Modiϐications
Request Forms
• Read Greatwood Board
Meeting Minutes
• Check out Greatwood’s Master
Calendar
• Rec Room Rental Form
• Financials - and much more
Other Useful Websites:
sugarlandtx.gov
lcisd.org
FortBendCountyGov.com
grandpky.com
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Phone: 832.864.1228
Fax – 281-218-7018
email: lejean@houcomm.com
Phone: 832.864.1277
Fax – 281-218-6973
email: danal@houcomm.com
Rhonda Sundberg, Assistant
Phone: 281-545-1134
Fax: 281.218.6973
email: rsundberg@houcomm.com
For Recreation Room Rentals
Jill Williams
Phone: 281-545-1134
Fax: 281-218-6973
To rent the meeting room at
Recreation Center One you can go to
REC CENTER AGREEMENT on our
new community web site:
www.mygreatwood.com
Pool Party Reservations
Houston Recreation Management
713-932-7665
Pool Card & Tennis Court Key
If you have recently moved into
Greatwood and have not received
your Pool Card, or have lost your card,
please contact Jill Williams with the
Management Company at
281-545-1134.
jwilliams@houcomm.com.
There is a $25 replacement charge
for lost cards.
Please remember that no signage
whatsoever may be placed on
Association property which includes
all common areas
Safety and Security News
Constable’s Bulletin
By Constable A.J. Dorr
B
y now everyone is anticipating the good times and gifts
we will share with our families during the Christmas
holidays. Our annual reminder is that we hope that a
paper shredder is under the tree. Another gift under the
tree may be a new cell phone, preferably an iPhone/smart
phone with plenty of applications to choose from. The FBI
has put together a free “app” for your phone if your child
goes missing. For example, you are shopping at the mall
with your children when one of them suddenly disappears.
A quick search of the nearby area is unsuccessful. What
do you do? This new tool from the FBI can help. It was
recently launched and is called “Child ID.” This application
provides a convenient place to electronically store photos
and vital information about your children so that it’s
literally right at hand if you need it. You can show the
pictures and provide physical identifiers such as height
and weight to security, or law enforcement officers, on the
spot. Using a special tab on the app, you can also quickly
and easily e-mail the information to authorities with just
a few clicks. As I mentioned before, there is no charge for
the app. The app also includes tips on keeping children
safe as well as specific guidance on what to do in those
first few critical hours after the child goes missing. It also
explains what happens in the first 24 hours, and 48 hours,
after the event. We encourage you to share the word about
this app with family and friends. Right now the Child ID
app is only available for use on iPhones and can only be
downloaded for free from the App Store via iTunes. You
will have to go to the App Store first, and then find the “FBI
Child ID” icon. The FBI is planning to expand this tool to
other types of mobile devices in the near future. Also, they
are adding a new feature including the ability to upload
other photos stored on your smart phone in the upcoming
weeks and months. All your data resides solely on your
mobile device until you need to send it to the authorities.
The FBI and iTunes are not collecting or storing any of
your information.
Keep in mind our House Watch Program during the
Holidays. As we have mentioned before, you may go online
to sign up for the program at www.fortbendcountygov.
com. If you have any questions or need help, give us a call.
From our staff to you, have a safe and happy holiday
season.
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Safety and Security News
Neighborhood Incident Statistics - October 2011
SECTION
Arbor
Bend
Brazos Bend
Brooksmill
Charleston
Crossing
Enclave
Estates
Exec. Towers
Fairway Vista
Fairview
Forest
Glen
Green
Highland Park
Knoll
Lakecrest
Lakeside
Landing
Manor
Shores
Springϐield
Stonebridge
Terrace
Trails
Tuscany
Village
Vistas of Greatwood
Woodhaven
Woodcreek
Rec Center #1
Rec Center #2
Rec Center #3
Visitor Center
Campbell School
Dickinson School
Mont. School
Primrose School
Golf Club
Realtor Ofϐice
Grand Court
Total:
Subtotal:
Total From
Worksheet:
TOTAL ALL
CALLS:
CITATIONS
WARNINGS
ALARM
PROWLER/SUSP
ACT
BURGLARY
2
1
2
3
2
3
1
THEFT
HOUSE
WATCHES
49
118
15
31
1
18
14
26
5
1
1
110
5
2
1
2
1
62
29
20
36
43
3
2
1
1
1
6
8
1
7
1
2
1
5
1
1
2
7
1
4
6
2
1
1
2
2
4
1
39
127
131
45
10
139
14
64
11
41
51
1
1
1
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1
42
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1344
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128
113
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Group and Club
News
Internationl Social Group
Greatwood Activity Directory
If you would like to list your Greatwood group
please send a notice in WORD to
gwcomm@yahoogroups.com
I
n November, the group ventured to Trader’s Village to see
the North American Indian tribal dancing contests and to
visit the local vendors. In December, the group looks forward
to its annual Christmas party where they will exchange
gifts, enjoy harp music, dance and try foreign cuisines and
beverages. Members can also demonstrate their performing
skills and usually a star is born among the group! The
International Social Group for Adults (ISGA) is for Americans
as well as those from abroad and is a fun way to make new
friends. If you would like to become a member of this dynamic
group, contact the coordinator, Vicki Latham. “All who would
win joy must share it. Happiness was born a twin!”
Activity Coordinators
Lunch Bunch
We have fun getting to know one another better
while having lunch in area restaurants. We meet
the third Wednesday of each month. Call us and
let us know you’ll be there!
Sharyn Flower .....281.343.9353
Marsha Jackson ...281.343.5835
Curtie Giles............281.343.5355
The Ladybugs
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ecently, the Ladybugs visited the Caring People Society,
the Richmond Health Care Center and Sugar Land
Memorial Hospital. The Ladybugs bring joy to those in need
and they do various activities with the residents such as
playing games or performing songs, reciting poetry or playing
instruments. They give plenty of hugs and prizes for games.
The Ladybugs always need items such as chocolate kisses,
warm gloves, fruit baskets, colorful socks and toiletries. The
Ladybugs also hold fun events such as tea parties, sports
events and mini-excursions. If you’d like to be a member of
this fun group, or want to donate any of the aforementioned
items, please contact the coordinator, Vicki Latham. “Here is
a test to know if your mission on earth is finished. If you’re
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Library
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Children’s Program Schedule for December at
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free children’s programs -- Mother Goose Time, Toddler
Time, Story Time, Pajama Night Story Time, and AfterSchool Breaks -- every month. These programs are free
and open to the public.
December 14 and 17 – Winter
December 21 – NO PROGRAM
December 24 – LIBRARY CLOSED
December 28 and 31 – NO PROGRAM
Kinder Korner -- a time for kindergartners to enjoy
stories, movies, crafts and other activities -- takes place
on the 1st Thursday, beginning at 4:00 pm. The Kinder
Korner program on December 1 will be “Upside-Down
Silly.”
Mother Goose Time, which takes place on Tuesdays
at 11:00 am, provides caregiver/infant activities and
songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers,
from age 1 month to 12 months. The December schedule
of Mother Goose Time activities is as follows:
• December 6 – Finger Foods
• December 13 – Cuddles
• December 20 – NO PROGRAM
• December 27 – NO PROGRAM
Pajama Night Story Time -- which takes place on the
2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:30 pm -- gives families an
evening option for some activities presented during the
day time. The December schedule is as follows:
• December 8 – Make Believe
• December 22 – NO PROGRAM
Toddler Time -- Thursdays at 10:00 am -- offers
caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older
babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. The December
schedule of Toddler Time activities is as follows:
• December 1 – Upside-Down Silly
• December 8 – Let’s Pretend
• December 15 – Winter
• December 22 – NO PROGRAM
• December 29 – NO PROGRAM
The After-School Break -- crafts, movies, stories,
and more for school-aged children in grades 1 through
5 -- takes place on the 3rd Thursday, beginning at 4:00
pm. The program on December 15 will be “Gumball
Reindeer.” Make a reindeer using prickly balls from the
Sweet-Gum Tree, pinecones, and twigs
The Teen Programs, which are designed for youth in
grades 6-8, take place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays,
beginning at 6:00 pm. The December schedule is as
follows:
• December 7 – Teen Karaoke
• December 21 – NO PROGRAM
Pre-school children, 3 to 6 years of age, will enjoy
Story Time, where they hear stories, watch movies, and
participate in age-appropriate craft activities, beginning
at 10:00 am each Wednesday and Saturday. The
December schedule is as follows:
• December 3 – Upside-Down Silly
• December 7 and 10 – Make Believe
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Library
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Fort Bend County Libraries Announces Grand Opening
of University Branch Library
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library/college partnership in the Fort Bend County library
system,” says Library Director Clara Russell. “Part of our
library mission is to provide an environment of lifelong
learning and enrichment for the entire, diverse community,
and this new venture just reinforces our commitment to
providing a continuum of service for people of all ages. We
hope the residents in the area will ind the new library a
pleasant and enjoyable place where they can study or just
relax with a good book.”
The hours of operation for the new branch library will
be as follows: Monday, 12:00 noon - 9:00 pm; Tuesday and
Thursday, 10:00 am – 9:00 pm, Wednesday, 10:00 am - 6:00
pm; Friday, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm; and Saturday, 10:00 am 5:00 pm. The library will be closed on Sundays.
For more information, call the library’s Public
Information Of ice at 281-341-2677.
ort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library
located at 14010 University Blvd. in Sugar Land is
now open. The library is a joint project between Fort Bend
County, the University of Houston System at Sugar Land,
and Wharton County Junior College.
The library sits on the University of Houston-System
Sugar Land campus. The new library, designed by Baily
Architects, Inc. of Houston, is a two-story building of
40,193 square feet, making it the third largest library in
the system.
A bond referendum approved by voters in May 2006
included funds for three county library construction
projects: the University Branch Library in partnership
with the University of Houston campus in Sugar Land
and Wharton County Junior College; the Sienna Branch
Library in partnership with Houston Community College;
and renovations at George Memorial Library in Richmond.
The University Branch is the second joint-use facility in the
Fort Bend County library system.
The library includes community meeting rooms, study
rooms, a puppet theater, and a computer lab for technology
classes and general public use. Additional computers will
be available for public use outside of the computer lab.
The library has free WiFi access for individuals wishing to
bring their own laptop computers to the library.
Beginning the week of November 14, the Youth Services
department will have a full range of children’s programs,
including Mother Goose Time for infants, Toddler Time for
babies from 12 to 36 months of age, Story Time for 3 to
6-year-old children, school-aged programs for children in
grades 1 through 5, and programs for tweens.
The library will offer introductory computer classes
for adults. Patrons may learn computer basics such as how
to use a computer, how to search the Internet, and how
to use Microsoft Of ice programs such as Microsoft Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint.
A wide variety of books for children and adults are
available for recreational reading and research. Magazines,
newspapers, and audio-visual materials are also on hand.
The library offers audio books that can be downloaded
from home, as well as a generous assortment of databases
that patrons may access in the library or from home. The
University Branch Library will utilize Radio Frequency
Identi ication (RFID) technology in its check-out system.
“The University Branch Library is the second county
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a mega-nibble. What do you do? Don’t panic! Fort Bend
County Libraries’ George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview
in Richmond, will present a beginners’ program, “Digital
Pictures 101,” on Thursday, December 8, beginning at 10:00
am, in the Computer Lab.
Learn the basics of managing and sharing your digital
pictures. In this class, you will learn about transferring
pictures from a digital camera to a computer, saving them to
a USB thumb drive, and sending pictures by email or posting
on Facebook. You will also learn basic editing tips. Please
bring your digital camera, a USB cable to connect the camera
to the computer, and a USB thumb drive on which to save
your pictures.
The program is free and open to the public. Seating is
limited, however, and reservations are required. To register
online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us),
click on “Calendar,” select “George Memorial,” and find the
program. Participants may also register by calling the library
at 281-341-2604, or by visiting the library.
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Quarterly Representative Meeting - November 8, 2011
(Continued from page 1)
After a study of the LID proposals, Mr. Bowen and his committee
reported that the Board was meeting its fiduciary duty by
making it clear that any improvements or projects made with
monies provided by the LID and used in Greatwood would be
open to the public. In response to a question by a Rep during
Mr. Jameson’s report, Mr. Jameson confirmed that this would
be the case. The HOA, through their yearly assessments to
Greatwood residents, would have to assume the maintenance
of these projects and carry extra insurance to protect the
community from liability. Also, Greatwood residents would
be paying for these projects through raised LID taxes. The LID
has the ability to sell bonds but our residents would have to
approve and pay for them.
These include the following: make sure your toilets are not
running continuously, try manually running your irrigation
system instead of placing it on an automatic timer, and turn
the water off while brushing your teeth. These are things that
we’ve heard before but she said it’s all the little things that
really help us conserve water.
She then introduced representatives from W.I.S.E Guys (Water
Irrigation System Evaluation), which is an organization that
the City of Sugar Land has hired, at its own expense, to run
a limited pilot program in Sugar Land and New Territory to
evaluate how residents can conserve water. She also stated
that they might be interested in doing a study of Greatwood’s
common irrigation system. Your Board will pursue this idea.
The community may be willing to vote to approve the LID
proposals but they need to know that they will be paying for
these amenities for years to come. Greatwood is a mature
community and keeping up our present infrastructure
by maintaining our tennis courts, pools, playgrounds and
common areas, walls, landscaping and the ever-increasing
cost of water, are what your assessments pay for at this time.
This is what the service is about:
The residential W.I.S.E. Guys service is available to cities, water
districts, municipalities, or any other water supplier. The
service evaluates existing residential irrigation systems and
makes recommendations for improvement to the performance
of the system and to the scheduling of the controller to
eliminate any unnecessary waste of water. The water supplier
contracts with the company to conduct evaluations.
The commercial W.I.S.E. Guys program is a reporting service
evaluation of existing commercial irrigation systems for
Cities, MUD’s, HOA’s and more. The operator or owner of the
irrigation system contracts with a licensed and approved
contractor. The contractor evaluates the system and enters
data gathered at the site into the computer. A complete
printed report is generated indicating the types of problems
found within the system and estimated percentage of waste
and how to remedy the issues.
LID-COMMUNITY PROJECTS COMMITTEE
Jarred Jameson – Secretary of LID No. 11
Mr. Jameson reported on the recent survey that asked
Greatwood residents to answer questions about their
interest in using money the LID can raise with bonds to fund
further amenities in and around Greatwood. According to
Mr. Jameson, the top areas of interest were: walking trails
alongside the levy and a footbridge across the Brazos from the
Sugar Land Memorial Park on University Blvd. into Greatwood,
a splash park and ball fields. Mr. Jameson said that they need
the support of the HOA in order to proceed and he asked for
volunteers to be on a planning committee.
HOA SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE
John Bowen
Mr. Bowen was asked by the HOA Board of Directors to head up
a Due Diligence study on the LID parks and recreation issue.
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Community News
2011
Greatwood Holiday Lighting Contest
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Holiday Lighting Contest!! Mark your calendar for Tuesday, December
13th for individual neighborhoods and Thursday, December 15th for the “Best
of Greatwood” contest. If you would like to be considered for the contest,
have your lights on by 6:30 pm.
Tuesday, December 13th
Each individual neighborhood will be judged in the following categories:
Best Decorated Home
Honorable Mention Home
Best Street
Winners will be awarded that night Tuesday, December 13th. All of
the winners from Tuesday’s contest will be considered for the following
categories:
Best Decorated
Most Elegant
Most Creative
Best Theme
Kids Choice Award
Best Decorated Street
Best Decorated Neighborhood
*Winners will be awarded Friday night
Hall of Fame Awards
We are pleased to announce the Hall of Fame awards! The Hall of Fame
award is to honor the “Best of Greatwood” winners that have won consistently
for past years. This is to honor hours of hard work and dedication!!
If you are interested in touring Greatwood to see the “Greatwood Holiday
Light Contest”, winners, maps and addresses of the winners will be available
on Saturday, December 17th at Recreation Center Two.
We are still in need of a few more judges. If you are interested, please
contact shelleybuechner2@hotmail.com
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Lost/Found a Pet? Call Tracey
If you lose or find a pet, please call Tracey Ranauro at
713-825-7014.
I do not take in animals but
act only as liaison to reunite pet
with owner. I can provide shelter
numbers if owners can not be
located and lend out crates if
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Happenings at Town Square
www.sugarlandtownsquare.com
Here is a list, available to us at the time of publication,
of the upcoming events at Town Square for December.
Check the web site above for updated information.
Don’t forget your lawn chair.
Thursday December 1
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
City of Sugar Land’s 9th Annual
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday December 2
12:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Holidays in the Plaza
Saturday December 3
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Opry in the Square
Come out and enjoy Country
Now and Then, featuring
Holiday favorites with a
Country twist
Sunday December 4
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Photos with Santa
Thursday December 8
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Urban Harvest Farmers Market
Meet your local farmers
and vendors, and pick up
locally grown fresh fruits and
vegetables, eggs, cheese,
honey, and much more!
Friday December 9
12:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Holiday’s in the Plaza
Saturday December 10
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Movies Under The Moon
Bring your family, friends &
lawn chairs to the Plaza
to enjoy a free
Holiday Themed movie
Sunday December 11
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Photos with Santa
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Thursday December 15
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Urban Harvest Farmers Market
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Friday December 16
12:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Holidays in the Plaza
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Saturday December 17
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Movies Under The Moon
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Sunday December 18
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Photos with Santa
Thursday December 22
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Urban Harvest Farmers Market
Thursday December 29
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Urban Harvest Farmers Market
Saturday December 31
7:00 PM – 1:00 AM
City of Sugar Land’s New Year’s
Eve Celebration
To make sure everyone has
a chance to celebrate, the
evening has been broken down
into a Children’s Celebration:
7 pm - 9 pm & Adults’
Celebration: 9:30 pm - 1:00 am.
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Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering at George Ranch
High School, please contact Lisa Watson at lisawith3@
comcast.net or www.grhspto.org.
Calling All Golfers
Mark your calendars for the GRHS
PTO Golf Tournament. This year the
tournament will be on March 23rd
at Greatwood Golf Club. If you are
interested in helping, or want more
information please contact Julie
Janer at taxdaytwins@gmail.com.
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GO TO: WWW.GRHSPTO.ORG
Ghost Town:
Thank you everyone for all your help with Ghost Town. It
was another successful event.
Important Dates to Remember
December 14
Semester Exams and Early Release
December 15
Semester Exams and Early Release
December 16
Semester Exams and Early Release
Dec. 19 - Jan. 2 Holiday Break No School
Drive One 4 UR School
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Ranch to test
drive a Ford vehicle. We would like to especially thank
Legacy Ford for providing this event for George Ranch
High School. Their support is greatly appreciated. We
would also like to thank Bullritos for providing us with
chips and salsa and other snacks for our test drivers.
Please support these generous businesses. They help
support the future of our children.
January 3
Classes Resume
March 23
Longhorn Golf Tournament
May the warmth of family and friends
ϔill your hearts with joy this holiday season!
Happy Holidays
~GRHS PTO~
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The cost of membership is $10 for a family or individual and
$5 for ARJH teachers. This is a one-time payment that will
go toward programs for the school. To become a member, go
to www.readingpto.org and click on the Membership Drive
link to join online or download the membership application.
If you have a question, please contact Melanie Edwards at
membership@readingpto.org.
If you own a business or know of a business that’s interested
in partnering with the ARJH PTO by offering PTO members
discounts, you can also contact Melanie Edwards at
membership@readingpto.org.
Antoinette Reading
Junior High News
ARJH UPCOMING EVENT CALENDAR
Please see the ARJH website calendar http://legacy.lcisd.
org/schools/JuniorHighSchools/ReadingJuniorHighSchool/
for school holidays and related events.
READING NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Reading Junior High needs your help! Volunteers are crucial
in making a school year successful. An hour of your time can
be a tremendous help to the PTO and the school. Best of all,
you can often do things from home or in your free time. Some
volunteer opportunities available include: Athletics/Sports,
Beauti ication, Front Of ice, Fundraisers, Hospitality, Library,
Membership, Programs/Cultural Arts, Public Relations/
Newsletter, Website, Work Room, Longhorn Gear.
You can also check for updates on the PTO website at www.
readingpto.org.
Even if you don’t think you have time to volunteer, you can
offer to become a corporate sponsor or donate a service or
product for one of the PTO activities/fundraisers throughout
the year.
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The PTO will soon need for volunteers to help with the
Reading Round-up Carnival, set for October 8, 2011, and the
Denim & Diamonds Casino Night on February 17, 2012.
To see a full list of volunteer opportunities at Reading, go to
www.readingpto.org and click on the Volunteer Information
link. Contact So ia Sheikh at volunteer@readingpto.org for
more information.
JOIN READING PTO TODAY!
The PTO at ARJH offers the opportunity for parents to make
a difference. When parents get involved in their children’s
education, test scores and individual grades go up, discipline
problems decrease, children are less likely to use/abuse
alcohol and drugs, and kids are more likely to graduate from
high school and attend better post-secondary schools and
universities.
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Being a member of the PTO does not necessarily mean you
are a volunteer or that you will have to devote any extra
time from your schedule. PTO membership means that you
support ARJH and the PTO’s efforts to provide the school
with funds, resources, programs, and services that will
enrich the education of every child.
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Dickinson Elementary News
Science Olympiad Results
1st Place:
Picture This: Aly Lopez, Molly Brannon,
Alison Brown (coached by Bates)
Circuit Wizardry: Savannah Wahlgren,
Emily Linch (coached by Bertuglia)
Reflection Relay: Cannon Pierce, Aayush Gaikwad,
Catherine Dominic (Aayush is in Hopkins
class) (coached by Poe-Thompson)
Pentathlon: Cannon Pierce, Savannah Wahlgren,
Catherine Dominic, Harrison Elliott (coached by
Coach Rice and Zepeda)
“Planting Seeds for Success…Watch us Bloom”
Congratulations!! We are Exemplary again!!
About Dickinson Elementary
Dickinson Elementary, opened in 1993, is an exemplary
school in the Lamar Consolidated ISD. Dickinson is located
in the Greatwood subdivision at 7110 Greatwood Parkway
in Sugar Land, TX. For more information or to contact the
PTO, please visit:
2nd Place:
Aerodynamics: Katie Owens, Riley Cargile (coached by Atkins)
No Bones About It: Sandra Isiguzo, (Sandra is in 4th grade)
Chloe Tran (coached by Joy Rosenbaum)
http://www.dickinsonpto.com/.
Dickinson Elementary to Hold “Breakfast with Santa”
The Dickinson Elementary PTO has announced new details about
Breakfast with Santa, to be held Saturday, December 10th from 8:0010:00AM at Dickinson Elementary.
4th Place:
Estimania: Stephen Bertuglia, Nathan Pittinger
(coached by Alvarado)
Tickets will be $10/person. Breakfast will be catered by the famous
Bob’s Tacos, with coffee provided by Starbucks. Sweet Tomatoes is
generously providing muffins and fruit. Families will also have the
opportunity to take their own photos with Santa, so everyone should
bring a camera and some Christmas cheer. Guests can also enter to
win great raffle prizes, including a Kindle and Vera Bradley large tote,
and participate in other fun holiday crafts.
6th Place:
Circuit Wizardry: Katie Owens, Kensly Landry
7th Place:
Crime Busters: Cyrano Davis, Aly Lopez ( coached by Liz Harden)
9th Place:
Ready, Aim, Fire: Ian Moczygmba, Ana Turkasz
(coached by Missi Johnson)
“This event will be a fun way for families to get into the holiday spirit,”
said Jamie Wright, Dickinson PTO president. “It sure beats standing
in line at the mall to see a Santa imitator. We have the real deal, direct
from the North Pole. One of our PTO board members is Mrs. Claus’
third cousin by marriage, so we were able to work our connections.
And with a delicious hot breakfast from Bob’s Tacos, this is the perfect
way to spend a Saturday morning before doing some shopping or
holiday decorating.”
10th Place:
No Bones About it: Emily Linch, Molly Brannon
Reflection Relay: Chloe Tran, Stephen Bertuglia, Nathan Pittinger
More than 800 LCISD students participated this year! All of our
students did well and we are so proud of them!
All proceeds from Breakfast with Santa will go to the Dickinson PTO
to raise funds for field trips and new technology for our classrooms.
Tickets will be available online at www.dickinsonpto.com beginning
November 15, and Breakfast with Santa is open to everyone, not just
Dickinson families. So, bring your child, grandchild, neighbor, or small
friend - this will be a special memory!
PTO Funds Being Put to Good Use!
Visit the “Helpful Links” tab on the Dickinson PTO website to place
your order to receive the much anticipated 2011-2012 yearbook!
Books can be purchased for a discounted price of $25 for a limited
time, so get your orders in now!
Don’t forget to purchase a Love Note for $10. Contact Lisa Watson at
yearbook@dickinsonpto.com.
Contact Carrie Richardson, Event Chairperson at breakfastwithsanta@
dickinsonpto.com with questions.
Volunteers & Teachers of the Month Awards
GT Program Nominations
August - Devra Fohl & Mrs. Pam Heikkila, 4th grade
September - Barbara Ott & Mrs. Jennifer Atkins, 4th grade
October - Brenda Thompson & Mrs. Peggy Wissen, 2nd grade
To nominate a student for the 2012-2013 G/T Program, you need to
fill out a nomination form. The last date to turn in G/T Nomination
forms is December 16, 2011. Kindergarten students do not need to
be nominated, as every student is considered for the program. First
through 4th grade students already identified as Gifted and Talented
do not need to be reassessed. Fifth graders interested in participating
in the 6th grade G/T Program DO need to be nominated. The G/T
Program serves students who have an educational need for specialized
services. The program includes placement with a classroom teacher
trained in gifted education and pull-out classes with the G/T Facilitator.
Nomination forms can be found in the front office or online under the
G/T tab on the Dickinson website. If you have any questions, please
contact Liz Harden, G/T Facilitator. eharden@lcisd.org
Upcoming Events
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December 1
1st Grade Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night
December 6
Parent’s Night Out with Specials
December 10
Breakfast With Santa – 8-10am
December 13
Orchestra Concert
December 15
Classroom Holiday Parties
December 16
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Campbell Elementary News
Important Dates to Remember
You will ind a full list of dates on the Calendars page
of the LCISD Website…
http://www.lcisd.org/DistrictbrInformation/Calendars/
Click on “New! Of icial LCISD 2011-2012 District Calendar”
Campbell Elementary…
“Get In The Game!”
Need information about Campbell?
Go to: www.campbellpta.org
Remember to subscribe to receive our newsletter
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December 13
Teacher Appreciation Holiday Luncheon
December 16
Items due for Giving Tree donations
to Helping Hands
Here are just a few of the highlights that are planned for the
day:
• 5K Chip Timed Run, Family & Kids 1 Mile Run
and Toddler Dash
• Health Fair with booths presenting products/services
focused on Health and Fitness
• Post Race Party with activities for the whole family
• Event MC, Tim Tuttle with 93Q and music from our DJ
• Silent Auction and Raf le
• 5K Award Ceremony
GIVING TREE
Campbell PTA is responding to the call for help from Helping
Hands. Their shelves are in need of several items ranging
from toiletries to socks and underwear. Please bring new,
unwrapped items and place them under the tree in the
foyer at Campbell. You may place your items in a bag for
easy transport. The Giving Tree will be in the usual spot in
the foyer just inside the main school doors. If you would like
ideas, there will be tags with needed items printed that you
may come and get off of the tree. We will start collecting items
after Thanksgiving through December 16th. If you have any
questions please feel free to contact Sally Sue Harriss via
info@campbellpta.org. THANK YOU!!!
If your business is interested in partnering with us
for this year’s Fun Run, please contact Gretchen Yax at
springfundraising@campbellpta.org. Sponsors will receive
many promotional bene its and marketing.
IT’S TIME TO SKATE!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Family Fun Night
sponsored by the Campbell PTA on January 19, 2012. Grab
a quick bite to eat from one of several food vendors in the
cafeteria starting at 5:30 p.m. At 6:00 p.m., there will be short
PTA Membership meeting in the gymnasium followed by an
informative program for both parents and students at 6:30
p.m.
Our Silent Auction and Raf le Co-Chairs need help gathering
donations for the silent auction baskets and items for the
raf le. If you would like to help, or if your business would like
to donate any merchandise or gift cards, please contact April
Machock at aprilmachock@yahoo.com.
Funds raised from this event will go toward repaving our
track, updating materials and student programs with
new STARR testing items as well as purchasing additional
promethean boards for classrooms. Don’t miss out on this
fun event bene itting the students of Campbell Elementary!
This year, the PTA is presenting an abduction prevention
program called SKATE. Most parents never talk to their
children about the possibility of abduction. In an effort to
help educate children and their parents, the Laura Recovery
Center developed the Safe Kids Are Taught Early (SKATE)
program. SKATE is a 45-minute fun illed, interactive,
educational safety program that concentrates on the lures
a predator might use and steps a child can take to identify
and avoid abduction. It is designed for children in grades K-5.
Don’t miss out on this important and informative program!
TEACHER APPRECIATION
A COUGAR THANK YOU...
A huge Cougar thank you to all of the volunteers who helped
with our Spooktacular Spaghetti Bar and Thanksgiving Pies.
We appreciate you all more than you know!
THE HOLIDAYS...
The holidays are approaching and the New Year is near,
We are hosting a holiday luncheon and spreading good cheer!
For those of you who would like to give a helping hand,
We sure could use your help with our “winter wonderland.”
Just drop us an email right here:
(teacherapp@campbellpta.org)
Happy holidays Campbell Cougars and Happy New Year!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
It’s almost here! The 3rd Annual Bunny Hop Run or Walk
at Campbell Elementary is scheduled for Saturday, February
25, 2012! ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Go to
http://www.campbellpta.org to register online and for more
details about the event. Register early to take advantage of
discounted entry fees!
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Arbor
Barry Nicholson
Devoni Wardlow
Cecil Peschel
Bend
David Nevotti
Dave Brittain
JoAnn Ardoin
Brazos Bend
Phill Bratton
Phil Rummel
Judy Rogers
Brooks Mill
Pamela Britz
Debbie Page
Steve Halligan
(832) 444-4990
Knoll
Jen Gawrys
Michele Shirley
Susan Hinz
(281) 545-2257
(281) 343-1768
(281) 934-9544
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Lakecrest
Diane Lundell
Robert Farr
Tony Mendes
(713) 781-0652
(832) 443-6040
(281) 545-2922
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Lakeside Village
Jill Harrell
(281) 343-0853 (713) 553-4503 BamaBino@aol.com
Buddy Gray
(281) 343-9044 (281) 352-3222 bcgrayathome@comcast.net
Rosemary Maloney (281) 545-1813
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(281) 343-1729 (281) 491-1776 cecil@neosoft.com
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281-343-8896
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(281) 343-9956
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Charleston Estates
Laura Leatherwood (281) 343-8171
Lleatherwood@comcast.net
Stephanie Grote
stephaniegrote@comcast.net
Indu Jain
(281) 545-1487 (832) 439-2001 Jainindu@gmail.com
Crossing
Patrick Ricci
John Hancock
Chip Smith
Enclave
Joe Hovsepian
John Hernandez
James Burger
Estates
Gayle Madonna
Susan Rozman
Rhonda Ulen
Fairview
Thomas Marino
John Hidore
Melissa Gorman
Fairway Vistas
Jim Burns
Bernard Sugar
Faye Brislan
Forest
Paul Turner
Ron Meckler
Marvin Eisenberg
(281) 705-1038
(281) 343-5969
281-343-7074
(281) 343-5756
(281) 343-7180
(281) 343-5101
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(281) 937-7259 (832) 459-7563 jhidore@chevron.com
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JSBurns@Hal-PC.org
(281) 343-0216
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(281) 343-8280 (832) 483-6516
(713) 504-5293
281-343-1757
Representatives
PTurner13@msn.com
rmeckler@swst.com
pblumster@yahoo.com
Glen
Richard Boehck
(281) 343-1966
Alan Young
(281) 343-5909
Patricia Matthews (281) 343-8454
rboehck@boehckmortgage.com
ayoung@redicarpet.com
patty_matthews@hotmail.com
Green
Charles Dulaney
Ann Silver
(281) 545-3939
(281) 545-8542
annied50@aol.com
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Highland Park
Joey Moreland
Kim Castillo
Charles Pearce
(832) 971-0296
(281) 733-5285
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Landing
Lloyd Ellison
Ken Tyrell
Kate Brewer
(281) 545-8545
LloydEllison@comcast.net
(713) 914-6431 (281) 224-2793 ken_tyrrell@urscorp.com
(281)343-0440
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Manor
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(312) 399-0153
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Harold Symmonds (281) 545-8446
harold@hsymmonds.com
Gary Walker
(281) 937-0937 (281) 705-2324 g_l_walker@msn.com
Shores
Paul Raymond
Stuart Rimes
(832) 603-2111
(281) 343-5067
Springfield
Bill Murray
Thomas Barry
Scott Schultz
(281) 343-9586 (281) 380-4456 bill.murray@oursite.cc
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Stonebridge
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James Pressler
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Wishing you all the best this Holiday Season…
Important Numbers
Management Company
Houston Community Management Services........800.568.6807 or 832.864.1200
LeJean Grif in, Property Manager ...................... 832-864-1228 - Fax: 281-218-7018
Email ............................................................................................................. lejean@houcomm.com
Dana Ladd, Co-Property Mgr.……832-864-1228…..Email: danal@houcomm.com
Rhonda Sundberg, Asst. Property Mgr. ........................................................281-545-1134
Email ................................................................................................... rsundberg@houcomm.com
Accounting ................................ 800.568.6807 or 832.864.1229 - Fax: 281.333.2054
For Questions about Recreation Center Reservations, or to
Obtain Tennis Court and Pool Keys Contact
Rhonda Sundberg………………281-545-1134…..Email:rsundberg@houcomm.com
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David Smith .....281.240.1313 - Fax 281.240.1312 - greatwood@pamelaprinting.com
School District
How often can a person be so lucky as to get the opportunity to have “a
do over” ? Honestly, “do overs” are rare. The old “if I only knew then
what I know now” syndrome kicks in and you wish for that chance to do
it differently. Normally the desire involves children, parents, friends or
even a job and it is not necessarily your fault that things did not go in a
direction that could have been better for all.
With the holidays fast approaching, we should all have a renewed sense
of purpose and drive just as if we had been given a “do over”. The beauty
of this special season is that the holidays offer each of us the chance to
start over- to hit the “reset” button and have a clean slate to look at the
things we wish we could have done differently and change course. A
second chance to end wishing you had a second chance.
Hurry up and slow down so you have time to enjoy the holidays and
your family before they pass again.
Dickinson Elementary ............................................................................................ 832.223.1400
Lamar School Board Representative - Julie Thompson ....................... 281.343.1259
Campbell Elementary.............................................................................................. 832.223.1300
Antoinette Reading Junior High ........................................................................ 832-223-4400
George Ranch High School ................................................................................... 832-223-4200
Texas Park & Wildlife.................................................................................... 281.931.6471
Ft. Bend Animal Control ............................................................................. 281.342.1512
From our family to yours… Happy Holidays!
And, thank you for letting us be
a part of your neighborhood.
Police • Ft Bend Sheriff
Emergency/Crimes in Progress .............................................................................................. 911
Non-Emergency.......................................................................................................... 281.341.4665
Information/General Info ..................................................................................... 281.341.4704
Crime Prevention Unit ............................................................................................ 281.341.4618
Constable Precinct 1 ................................................................................................ 281.341.4536
House Watch ................................................................................................................ 281.341.4536
- David Smith
MUD and LID Directors & Meeting Times
Meeting dates and times listed in bold italics
Below is the list of the men and women, in our community,
who presently serve on the Boards of our MUD and LID.
Fire Department, Sugar Land
Emergency........................................................................................................................................... 911
Non-Emergency.......................................................................................................... 281.491.0852
Ambulance
FORT BEND COUNTY LID No. 11:
4th Tuesday of every month - 2:30pm
Ron McCann, President
Jared Jameson, Secretary/
Assistant Vice President
Michael E. Stone, Vice President/
Assistant Secretary
EMS-Emergency (Life Threatening) ..................................................................................... 911
Southwest Water (Water/Sewer)
Customer Service • Service & Emergency ................................................... 713.405.1750
Storm Water Illegal Dumping
Storm Water Solutions ......................................................................... www.cleanbayous.org
Waste Management
Best Trash ...................................................................................................................... 281.313.2378
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD NO. 106:
3rd Thursday of every month - 5:00pm
Matthew Schulte, President
Stanton Nowak, Vice President
Larry Shultz, Assistant Vice President
Justin Ring, Secretary
Stuart Rimes, Assistant Secretary
HOLIDAYS: If your regular pick-up falls on a holiday (NEW YEAR’S DAY, MEMORIAL
DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY), pick up
will be made on the next regularly scheduled pick-up day.
Post Ofϐice
Sugar Land..................................................................................................................... 800.275.8777
Library
George Memorial Library ..................................................................................... 281.342.4455
CenterPoint ............................................................................................................. 713.207.2222
Reliant Energy...................................................................................................... 713.488.5800
(7:00am to 9:00pm Monday-Friday)
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD NO. 108:
4th Wednesday of every month - 5:00pm
Roberta Terrell, President
Bobbie L. Fontenot, Vice President
Jennifer Dewey, Assistant Vice President
Arthur W. Olson, Secretary
Christopher B. Argo, Assistant Secretary
CenterPoint
Entergy/Entex (Natural Gas) .......................................... 713.659.2111 • 281.342.6665
Southwestern Bell
Connect/Disconnect ................................................................................................ 800.464.7928
Comcast Cable
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD NO. 109:
4th Thursday of every month - 8:30am
James A. Kidda, President
Bobby E. Rich, Secretary
Mark E. Johnson, Assistant Secretary
David Brittain, Assistant Vice President
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD NO. 117:
1st Monday of every month - 4:30pm
Jason Kelly, President
Christina Vasquez, Vice President
Terri Edwards, Assistant Vice President
Michael T. O’Neal, Secretary
Ann Cantu, Assistant Secretary
All meetings are held at
Professional Project Management Services
19875 Southwest Freeway, Suite 270
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Check the MUD website at:
www.greatwooddistricts.com
For meeting dates and times.
Meeting Dates subject to change with holidays
Billing, Sales and Trouble calls .........................................................................713-462-9000
ATT Sales/Billing/Repair (ATT Uverse) .............................. 1-800-286-8313
Golf Club ..................................................................................................................... 281.343.9999
www.greatwooddistricts.com
For Assistance with MUD/LID Matters Contact Southwest Water – 713-405-1750
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