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THINGS ARE LOOKING UP IN 2016 You all have probably been noticing the improvements that continue to take place under our new leadership teams: • • • • • • • •

New bedding under swings and slide in our play area Additional trees being planted A new permanent trashcan placed in our park area A new U.S. Flag proudly flying at our entrance Wood fences repaired along Hwy 99 All fountains freely flowing Festive Holiday decorations at our entrances Improved community involvement with our Christmas Decoration Contest

What is not as noticeable is our neighborhood’s first ever APPROVED budget. Our leadership teams have worked diligently and managed to create a budget with NO INCREASE IN OUR YEARLY DUES. We are on a VERY TIGHT BUDGET and will NEED THE COOPERATION OF ALL HOMEOWNERS TO PAY THEIR DUES TO MAKE THIS WORK. For The Meadows and The Club Estates, please visit the Homeowner’s Portal at https://ciranet.com/ResidentPortal to view the budget and call RealManage at 1-866-473-2573 for payment options if necessary. The Grand Meadows residents can visit www.pcmi-us.com or call 281-870-0585 for more information.

RENTING OUR CLUBHOUSE FOR PERSONAL MEETINGS OR PARTIES Another exciting upgrade to our community is the addition of Wi-Fi service NOW available at our Clubhouse. Not only will we be able to use Wi-Fi during our meetings or parties inside, but in the warmer weather, we will have access to it outside when enjoying our pool area! Our Clubhouse can be rented for $150, along with a $250 Deposit. Sunday through Thursday the Clubhouse can be rented until 9 PM; Friday and Saturday until 10 PM. Contact RealManage at 1-866-473-2573 for further detail!

KEEPING INFORMED! Please sign up through the community portal at https:// ciranet.com/ResidentPortal, join our Facebook page at Parkway Lakes for the most current information about our community. Those of you who have already volunteered to participate in the future will be contacted shortly to plan upcoming events. Those of you who have yet to do so, please come to any future meeting being announced and join in!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! HAPPY EASTER!

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Important Parkway Lakes Numbers PARKWAY LAKES HOME OWNERS GROUP Parkway Lakes Homeowners Group ParkwayLakesOwners@yahoo.com PLHG P.0. Box 6052 Katy, Texas 77491 Parkway Lakes Newsletter Committee Parkway Lakes Homeowners Group FORUM Parkway Lakes Related Links Parkway Lakes Master Plan:

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MANAGEMENT COMPANIES Parkway Lakes Homeowners Group consists of The Meadows, Club Estates and Grand Meadows. Initially all three communities were managed by the same management company however now there are two management companies. The management company for Club Estates and the Meadows is: RealManage 2000 S. Dairy Ashford, Suite 120 Houston, Texas 77077 www.realmanage.com P: 281-531-0002 / F: 281-582-6400 Customer Service: 1-866-4-RealService (866-473-2573) The management company for Grand Meadows is: PCMI Planned Community Management 15995 N. Barker Landing Rd., Suite 162 Houston, TX 77079 www.pcmi-us.com P: 281-870-0585 /F: 281-870-9170

SCHOOLS Lamar Consolidated ISD McNeil Elementary (K-5) Briscoe Jr. High (6-8) Foster High School (9-12)

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS: Fort Bend County Sheriff Emergency Fort Bend County Sheriff Precinct 3 (non-emergency Richmond Fire Department (non-emergency) Fort Bend Emergency Medical Service (non-emergency) Poison Control Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers

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UTILITIES: Electricity Reliant Energy Gas CenterPoint Energy Waste Corp. of Texas Water Eco Resources

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FORT BEND SERVICES: Better Business Bureau Brazos Bend State Park Family Service Center Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Fort Bend County Fair Association (Fair Only) Fort Bend Museum Association Fort Bend Parks Dept. Richmond Post Office Rosenberg-Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce

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•Investment Properties OTHER FORT BEND COUNTY PHONE NUMBERS: Animal Control 281-391-4848 Architectural Committee 281-239-0597 Auto Registration 281-341-3709 Broken Street Lights 281-342-5441 County Clerk 281-341-3710 Courthouse 281-341-8670 Crime Stoppers 281-342-8477 Department of Public Safety 281-391-4874 Driver’s License 281-232-4334 Emergency Medical Service 281-342-2100 Emergency Veterinarian Service 281-491-8387 Environmental Sanitation 281-342-7469 Fort Bend Commissioners 281-980-2235 Fort Bend County Sheriff 281-342-6116 Ft. Bend Appraisal District 281- 344-8623 Ft. Bend Roads & Bridges Dept. 281-342-4513 Garbage & Recycling 281-368-8397 Herald Coaster 281-342-4474 Houston Community Management 800-565-6807 Nursing Division 281-342-6414 Parks 281-431-0131 Pecan Grove Plantation 281-344-9496 Pecan Grove Volunteer Fire Depart 281-232-3473 Permits 281-342-3411 Senior Resource Guide 832-364-6152 Street Maintenance 281-342-4513 Tax Assessor/Collector 281-341-3710 Water & Sewer Problems 281-240-1300 Water Utilities 281-342-6414

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PARKWAY LAKES BOARD MEMBERS Welcome to the new Home Owners Association (HOA) Board! Pastor Al Green, President Lovisa Duplantis, Director Steve Zagorski, Director Welcome to the new Property Owners Association (POA) Board! Ken O’Neill, President Deborah Green, Director Irene Hargy, Director

PARKWAY LAKES HOMEOWNERS GROUP MANAGEMENT COMPANIES Parkway Lakes Homeowners Group consists of The Meadows, Club Estates and Grand Meadows. Initially all three communities were managed by the same management company however now there are two management companies. The management company for Club Estates and the Meadows is: RealManage 2000 S. Dairy Ashford, Suite 120 Houston, Texas 77077 www.realmanage.com P: 281-531-0002 / F: 281-582-6400 Customer Service: 1-866-4-RealService (866-473-2573) The management company for Grand Meadows is: PCMI Planned Community Management 15995 N. Barker Landing Rd., Suite 162 Houston, TX 77079 www.pcmi-us.com P: 281-870-0585 /F: 281-870-9170

ATTENTION! Please send your questions, concerns and suggestions to our HOA Board member, Pastor Al Green, PreachingAl@yahoo. com . Thank you for supporting our community!

IMPROVING OUR COMMUNITY!

Dear Parkway Lakes Homeowners: Did you know that by virtue of becoming a homeowner you are automatically a member of the Parkway Lakes Homeowners Group? Are you familiar with the By-Laws? Do you know your rights? If you do not know the answer to these questions it is time that you do! Come to informative meetings and join the efforts of caring homeowners to improve our community. Look for more information regarding homeowners taking control of our Association! Our website is getting a new look… more information coming soon!

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When suspecting criminal activities, you are encouraged to contact the police and not to intervene. Call Fort Bend Sheriff at 281-341-4665. An alert and supportive neighborhood is the greatest single defense against crime. By getting to know your neighbors and their vehicles, you will most likely be aware of suspicious people, vehicles and/or sounds that could indicate criminal activity. Be a good neighbor. Report suspicious activity to the police. Some neighbors are interested in organizing a neighborhood watch. We need a Co-chair and committee members. Please let us know you are interested!

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ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP

Please be respectful of community grounds and neighbors’ yards. If your pet poops during your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash. Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It may not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community.

PLEASE NOTE - PETS ON LEASHES

It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated for rabies, registered and restrained. All animals, when outside of an owner’s means of restraint (i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be on a leash. For the safety of all residents, please use all precautions with your pets and keep them on leashes when walking pets in the community EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR PET IS HARMLESS. If you see ANY animal roaming freely in the neighborhood, immediately call Animal Control at 281-342-1512. Even if you recognize the animal, be very careful approaching it, as you do not know how it will react; if you can safely retrieve the animal, then call the owner. Otherwise, Animal Control is your best and safest option.

FREE WATER IRRIGATION SYSTEM EVALUATION

Any homeowner in MUD 50 can get a FREE evaluation of their irrigation/sprinkler system. There’s a program being offered by your water supplier and the North Fort Bend Water Authority! You are invited to sign up today for the FREE evaluation by a licensed irrigator… The W.I.S.E Guys. There is no obligation on a homeowner’s part to purchase anything. You have nothing to lose, but you could learn a lot. You will be provided with a comprehensive evaluation of your system - checking the water patterns of your sprinklers and frequency settings of the controller. You will have access to the results on-line to help you learn how to use water more efficiently on yard and landscaped areas. That’s it…no pressure… you decide how to use the information. Why waste any more water… or money? Make an appointment now! Look for the details on-line at: www.nfbwa.com/wiseguys

MARCH GARDENING TIPS

VEGETABLES • Plant vegetables such as tomatoes, sweet corn and snap beans and pepper, as well as cucumbers, lima or butter beans, cantaloupe, okra (if the soil has warmed sufficiently - 70 degrees F. or higher), southern peas, pumpkin, squash, peanuts and watermelon.

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LAWN • Re-sod or replant as needed with turfgrasses adapted to this part of Texas and suited to the planting location (shade or sun). • When resodding semi-shaded areas with St. Augustine, use ONLY the variety Floratam for best pest resistance. See www. plantanswers.com/grass.htm. TREES AND SHRUBS • Plant container-grown trees and shrubs as soon as possible. In shady areas, where grass is difficult to grow, consider planting a dependable groundcover such as English ivy, Asian jasmine, vinca or one of the prostrate junipers. • Prune spring flowering and evergreen shrubs during early March. However, be sure to prune spring flowering shrubs after they have bloomed. • Fertilize with a pre-plant application of a slow-release fertilizer analysis such as 19 - 5 - 9 at the rate of 3 pounds per 100 square feet of garden planting area. Early March is the ideal time to fertilize landscape plants because you give them food just before the spring growing season starts.

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PARKWAY LAKES TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission. CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING

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SPRING BREAK ROAD TRIPS!

Perhaps taking a family trip via plane isn’t a part of the spring break budget this year. No fear! Spending a few days away from Houston is as easy as packing up the car, getting the kids and picking a destination. Check out these ideas: Family road trip number 1: Austin. Under 3 hours from Katy by car with plenty of great food, history and fun. Family road trip number 2: Corpus Christi. This is an excellent destination for beaches, swimming and more. Family road trip number 3: New Braunfels (outside of Austin). This place is jam-packed with fun stuff for kids. Family road trip number 4: San Antonio. Head west on I-10 for 3 hours to arrive at this great Texas destination. Family road trip number 5: DFW. This Texas destination is just a straight shot north from Houston on I-45. Courtesy: chron.com

BEST SPRING OUTDOOR WORKOUT Exercise outdoors! Grab a mat (or towel) and a timer to torch fat with this 10-15-20 outdoor Cardio Meltdown: • 10 Long Jumps: Do a long jump the length of your mat or towel and then shuffle backwards to your start position. • 10 Pushups: Kneeling or full, depending on your fitness level. • 15 Sumo Squats: Stand up with your

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feet wider than your hips and your toes slightly turned out as you sit back into a squat. • 15 Burpees: Start with a jump and then squat down, place your hands on your mat and jump out into a plank position. Jump feet back towards your hands, pop up into standing position and finish with a clap at the top. • 20 Bicycle Crunches: Lie on your back and bend both knees into your chest, hands clasped behind your head. Find a focal point to the left and right of your body. Look at those two focal points as you twist and crunch to each side, reaching your right elbow to your left knee and vice versa. • 20 Mountain Climbers: Start in a plank position and alternate driving your knees into chest, keeping your hips flat and parallel to the ground.

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BE WISE - ORGANIZE! It is so easy to keep putting things in your secret pile in that room or area no one sees. But one day someone will notice! Be wise - organize! Here are some easy DIY tips: • Shoe Boxes as DIY Dividers: You can make a completely customizable set with just scissors and shoe boxes. Simply cut the boxes in half by length or width, as needed for your space, then tuck into a drawer. • Picture Frames as Dry-Erase Board: Stay on top of your errands with an eye-catching DIY memo board: Frame a pretty scrap of fabric or wallpaper, hang

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• Stepladders as a Bedside Table: This minimalist take on a night table holds only the essentials-a lamp, a smartphone, water-forcing you to edit which items spend the night there. • Magnets as a Medicine Cabinet Organizer: Mount a magnetic strip on the inside of the medicine cabinet door to store tweezers, bobby pins and other grooming tools in plain sight. • A Wine Rack as a Wall Organizer: Hang an unused wine rack on the wall of your garage or supply closet to stash rags, tools, extension cords and more odds and ends. Courtesy of: realsimple.com

EASTER CANDY GALORE!

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EMPOWERING PARENTS, TRANSFORMING TEENS • • • • •

Learn ways to handle arguments with your child! Prevent or intervene in alcohol or drug use! Improve school attendance and performance! Find resources to help your family! Learn how to deal with violent teens and gang involvement!

The 10-week Parent Project® class is offered in Richmond, Texas. The classes are offered in English and Spanish, only cost is $25 for the textbook, “The manual the hospital forgot to give you!” The next class begins in March 2016 for parents of children 9 to 17 years old. For registration and more information, please call 281-633-7347 or 281-238-3023.

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FORT BEND MASTER GARDENERS For information on Ft. Bend Master Gardeners or lists of events, visit www.fbmg.com or call the Master’s Gardener’s Hotline at 281-341-7068. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend our events.

TEXAS MASTER NATURALIST

The Coastal Prairie Chapter, Texas Master Naturalists has a membership of 85 outdoor enthusiasts. For the last 10 years, chapter members have enjoyed learning together and sharing their love of the outdoors with others. The chapter is part of a state-wide Master Naturalist organization consisting of 8,140 volunteers in 44 local chapters with a total of over 2 million service hours as of 2012! Statewide TMN volunteers have impacted or conducted projects on approximately 195,700 acres of habitat while also developing or maintaining some 1,775 miles of interpretive trails. The Texas Master Naturalists program is sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. For additional information, call 281-633-7033 or email mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu.

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What: Monthly Program, Coastal Prairie Chapter Topic: “Safety in Your Backyard Garden” Speaker: John Ferguson, Licensed Texas Soil Scientist When: Thursday, March 3rd, 7 PM Where: Bud O’Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX Who: Open to Public - Free

SUGAR LAND GARDEN CLUB

Sugar Land Garden Club meets at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way, Sugar Land 77478. For more information visit www.sugarlandgardenclub.org. Sugar Land Garden Club was established in 1932 and is one of the largest garden clubs in Texas. Membership is open to all.

FORT BEND CHAPTER NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Join the Fort Bend Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Contact Paula Burns at pjburns8@ att.net for more information. The Fort Bend Chapter website is www.texasdar.org/chapters/FortBend.

WEST FORT BEND COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN Are you interested in meeting your local elected officials? Would you like to know how Congress is dealing with “hot” items during this session? Contact Susan at 281-633-2277 or BurgerBizInc@ aol.com for information on our group.

GIVE BACK & MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE

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children in need of a listening ear and encouragement. Come forward and be that person for someone in need… you may be the only one! Mentors must be 21 years of age and willing to give a minimum of an hour per week. Please contact us: 281-6337317, susan.bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov or visit fbpfy.org.

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This six-week program is designed to encourage families to read, learn and have fun together. Families participate in the program by reading books and completing optional “challenges” that can be done at home. All Fort Bend County families are eligible to participate. Families who complete the program by reading 36 books or for 6 hours - 6 books per week or for 60 minutes per week - are eligible to receive a book bag for the family and will have their named entered into a drawing for a $50 dining gift card, donated by the Friends of the Library. Each branch library will have a drawing for the gift card on March 7th. A single registration is required for each participating family. An adult (parent or guardian) is asked to register the family online by going to the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) and clicking on the “Family Reading Club Sign-Up” image, which became available January 24th. Families may also register at one of the libraries in the Fort Bend County library system. Upon registering, families will then have their own online page on which to record their books or reading time. There is no charge to join the Family Reading Club. The program is sponsored by Fort Bend County Libraries and the Friends of the Library organizations that support the county library system.

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Become an essential part of a student’s life by signing up to be a tutor for the Literacy Council! The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County holds tutor training every other month. After 12 hours of training, outstanding volunteers are equipped to teach Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to adults. The trainings prepare tutors to organize and compile lesson plans, learn about various tutoring techniques, understand the purpose of the Literacy Council and much more. Tutors do not need knowledge of any foreign language, nor do they need formal teaching experience. We offer many locations for tutoring throughout the area, including locations in Katy. Tutoring sessions are offered during the day and at night. If you are interested in impacting someone’s life by being their tutor, please contact the Literacy Council at 281-240-8181 or visit the website at www. ftbendliteracy.org. Help us to “Change Lives Through Literacy!”

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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. has a computer-generated program called “Are You OK?” (RUOK). It is a computer-generated call intended for senior citizens (over 55) and disabled persons who live alone and could benefit from a daily check. A computer will generate a call each morning, at about the same time and the participant chooses a time frame. A voice will ask, “Are you OK?” After this, all they have to do is hang up the phone. If the participant goes out of town or leaves the residence for any time, you just temporarily un-subscribe and re-subscribe when you return. If the call goes unanswered, the computer will call back 3 times at 15-minute intervals. If there is still no answer, the Sheriff will dispatch a deputy or the local police. They will have with them a print out of information on the person that is not responding to the calls. This program was established by FBC Sheriff Milton Wright, Commissioner’s Court and Ken Whitt (FBC Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Assoc.) in 1998. Many

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By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center

For some, there’s nothing more exciting than the arrival of the migratory bird, the Purple Martin. They are the largest of the North American swallows. Flying from South America where they winter, they faithfully return to the same locations every year. The first to arrive are called scouts and they are usually the older males. They are not looking for nesting areas but simply returning to where they nested before. The younger males follow and then the females arrive. Both sexes help build the nest, which will be home to 4 or 5 babies. As soon as the chicks leave the nest, the Martins start congregating in large flocks and roost together in preparation for their trip south. Have you ever heard anyone say, “Location, location, location?” This is especially true if you want to attract Purple Martins. They are colonial nesting birds, which means they occupy apartmenttype houses. Since Purple Martins feed while in flight, they prefer their housing be placed in the open, away from human housing and trees. They eat mosquitos, beetles, wasps, dragonflies and other day-flying insects.

TWRC Wildlife Center is a Houston-based wildlife rehabilitation and education center available to anyone needing assistance with wildlife. Check our website at www.twrcwildlifecenter.org or call 713-468-TWRC and don’t forget to donate so we can continue to help wildlife as we’ve done for 36 years.

LOCAL JAM SESSIONS If you like to play a musical instrument and/or sing with other musicians, we encourage you to join us on Friday nights, except the first Friday of the month, from 6 to 8 PM at a local Katy location. (No charge and non-profit.) We play on acoustic instruments, such as: guitar, fiddle, dobro, mandolin and bass fiddle. For more information, call 281-693-0391. No smoking or drinking.

“STEPPING INTO THE FUTURE” SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The “Stepping into the Future” scholarship program is available to Katy ISD seniors graduating with GPA’s ranging from 2.5 to 3.7 and is sponsored by Dr. James M. Jacobs and Associates. The two “Stepping into the Future” scholarship recipients will be announced at the Katy ISD Awards Ceremonies during May. Applications must be submitted to the offices of Your Total Foot Care Specialist by April 14, 2016, 5 PM. A third party committee will select the two winning applicants. For further information, please call 281-395-3338 or visit www.KatyFootCare.com.

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NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE, INC., STAR CHAPTER HONORS SENIOR CLASS On Sunday, January 17th, National Charity League, Inc., Star Chapter (NCL, Inc.) honored members of its graduating class at the chapter’s Class of 2016 Senior Recognition and Presentation. The black-tie affair took place at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square. At the event, the 18 young ladies, known as Ticktockers, were honored for their service to the community, which included volunteering more than 3,000 hours at local philanthropies over the last six years. “It has been a pleasure to watch these girls grow into confident, young adults ready to embrace the world,” said NCL, Inc., Star Chapter President Mary Kay Yu. “We congratulate them on their accomplishments and are excited to see what the next chapter will bring for each of them.” Photography by Nikki Guest.

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MARCH 14TH - 18TH SPRING BREAK HOLIDAYS MARCH 25TH - HOLIDAY KATY ISD BREAKS GROUND ON SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER The Katy ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent joined staff and community members on January 6th as the District broke ground on the expansion of the South Transportation Center. This expansion of the South Transportation Center is one of many projects included in the voter-approved 2014 bond package. The South Transportation Center is located at 3151 Falcon Landing Blvd.

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the Foundation’s Inspiring Imagination teacher grant initiative for grants in place this school year. STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and represents the integration of science and mathematics into existing areas of study. “We are grateful for our alliance with BP America, Inc. and welcome its continued support,” said Ken Janda, Katy ISD Education Foundation Board President. “Our BP STEM Grant Program has already benefitted hundreds of Katy ISD teachers. This second BP contribution will reach even farther, providing teachers with countless opportunities to bring extraordinary classroom experiences to their students.”

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Katy ISD Partners in Education is celebrating another successful Food for Families campaign, the District’s annual community initiative that supports families in need. Principals from every campus identify students and $50 grocery gift cards are given to those students’ families before the winter break.

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Initially conceived as a way for Katy ISD employees at the administration building to help students and their families, Food for Families has burgeoned into a communitywide initiative that is now primarily supported by individual, private contributions. And for the first time, local eateries donated a portion of their proceeds during the inaugural “Food for Families Restaurant Week,” ultimately helping to provide gift cards for 40 families.

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Food for Families, a Katy ISD Partners in Education yearly initiative, unites our Katy ISD staff and community in holiday support for select students and their families. To learn more, visit Partners in Education under the “Community” tab at www.katyisd.org or contact Tammy Stringer, 281-396-2645, tammyrstringer@katyisd.org

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ART CONTEST! Don’t mess with Texas® and Keep Texas Beautiful invite you to set aside time for their Elementary School Art Contest. Did you know that Texans ages 16 to 34 are the most likely to litter? We need to do all we can to motivate young Texans to keep our environment free of trash. This contest is a great way to share the Don’t mess with Texas and Keep Texas Beautiful litter prevention messages with your elementary school students so that they learn good habits from an early age.

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Students win prizes and have their art featured. Students who create the top 13 winning designs will have their artwork assigned to a month or featured on the cover of the 2016 Don’t mess with Texas Calendar. Each will also win an iDeaUSA 8 tablet donated by H-E-B and Central Market. All student winners and their artwork will be showcased on the Don’t mess with Texas and Keep Texas Beautiful websites and social media sites, at the 2016 Keep Texas Beautiful annual conference, in media announcements and through other means as appropriate. Teachers win, too! Teachers representing students who produce the top 13 designs will each win a $100 H-E-B and Central Market gift card. See Official Contest Rules for more information. Everything you’ll need to participate including fact sheets, official rules and the contest entry form and agreement is posted at DontMessWithTexas.org. You can also download a flyer to display at your school to generate interest. The contest is through April 8, 2016. All entries must be submitted or postmarked on or before April 8, 2016. Winners will be announced in early May. C o n t a c t Ke e p Te x a s B e a u t i f u l a t 1-800-Clean-Up or info@ktb.org for any questions regarding the contest.

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Katy YMCA Winter Program Registration is NOW in progress. Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or check out our website: ymcahouston.org. SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching swim lessons for over 100 years! All ages and ability levels welcome. Morning, evening, group and private sessions available. SPRING YMCA YOUTH AND TEEN SPORTS LEAGUES: Register now for spring youth soccer, baseball, softball, tennis and volleyball. Teen volleyball and basketball registration also in progress. First game is April 2nd. Register today! KATY YMCA SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW: Plan ahead so your child doesn’t miss out on Summer FUN! Contact the Y for details. SUMMER DAY CAMP: Ages 6-14. No one does camp like the Y! Held at the YMCA’s 220 acre Camp Cinco, located behind Creech Elementary. Sessions will sell out, so register early! Drop off as early as 7 AM, pick up as late as 6:30 PM. Swimming, field trips, old fashioned camp experience! SUMMER SPORTS & SPECIALTY CAMPS: Choose a camp that caters to your child’s specific interests! Offered various weeks throughout the summer for kids ages 6-14.

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NEW TENNIS ORGANIZATION FOR THE KATY AREA Katy Area Tennis (KAT) is the newest, non-profit tennis organization meeting the needs of all tennis players in the Katy area. Our goal is to provide a wide range of programming for tennis players as well as to promote the game in the Katy area. Registration is currently open for a variety of leagues, ladders and tournaments that include singles, doubles and mixed doubles for all ages and skill levels. For more information, visit our website at http://katyareatennis.org.

FUN FAIR POSITIVE SOCCER

Fun-Fair-Positive Soccer (FFPS) early sign up for the Spring 2016 Season is underway. Sign up early to save up to $20. FFPS is for girls & boys, ages 4-18. All eight games are on Saturdays and begin April 9th. Teams practice once per week normally in the evening. FFPS provides a very nice full uniform (shirt, shorts, socks) and a very nice trophy to all players. FFPS features equal playing time and play every position each game, balanced teams, no tryouts and only positive coaching allowed. All games are played locally. No travel. FFPS has 22 convenient locations in the Houston area. To find a location nearest you or to sign up or for questions go to www.FFPS. org or call 800-828-PLAY (7529).

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KATY GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION Katy Girls Softball Association has been providing an equal opportunity softball program for girl’s ages 4-17 years old, at any skill level for over 30 years. Registration is now open for the Spring 2016 season. Every girl makes a team and every girl plays. Registration can be completed Online or in person. Please visit our website, www.kgsa.org for forms and dates or any other info. If you have any questions, please email bwpate@hotmail.com.

TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track and field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages 6 to18 years old in improving their physical fitness, mental stamina and teamwork skills through organized track and field competition. Visit our website for more information: www.trackhouston.com. Practice site: Katy Jr. High School 5350 Franz Road Katy, Texas

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NETBALL CLUBS Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica for further information. Katy Swifts is now in its second season. Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information. You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America.

WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen in the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older. Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more information. Youcan also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. Join up now to become an integral part in founding and building our league.

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Fun for all the family. All ages welcome - boys & girls. Training every Sunday 2-4 PM, at Beck Junior High school Football Field. For more information, visit www.katyrugbyclub.com

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The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what Lacrosse is all about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the fastest growing team sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys from Kindergarten to 8th Grade and the Katy Lady Cavaliers for Girls from Kindergarten thru High School. No experience needed. For more information visit our website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org. Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse or just love the sport? We are looking for Coaches for the 2015/16 season for boys and girls. Please contact us for more information if you would like to volunteer and be a part of the Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822.

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THE REAL CRAFTWIVES OF KATY SPRING EXPO MARCH 5, 2016 10 AM-3 PM

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have fun while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the Pro Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653.

2016 RELAY FOR LIFE OF KATY April 29-30, 2016, 7 PM to 7 AM Held at Katy City Park, 5720 Franz Road. Form a team, donate, honor survivors with a luminaria, participate or volunteer to show your support of those who are fighting, those who have lost their fight but most of all help FINISH THE FIGHT in helping to find a cure for all types of cancer. www.relayforlife.org/katytx.

Held at: Firethorne Clubhouse, 28800 S Firethorne Rd., Katy, TX 77494.

Come out and enjoy lots of shopping, food trucks, kid activities and more. There’s something for everyone at The Real Craftwives of Katy Expo. For more info, email therealcraftwivesofkaty@yahoo.com.

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SIXTH ANNUAL CHARITY GALA Presenting... “MAKING MAGIC in MANGO” on April 2, 2016 at 7 PM, located at Faith West Academy. Benefitting FOCA-Faces of Child Abuse. For more info, contact Angeline at 832-671-2411 or www.BayouBelles.org.

QUILT SHOW The Tri-County Quilt Guild will be hosting their Bi-Annual Judged Quilt Show, “If Quilts Could Talk” at The Berry Center on Friday, March 4th, 10 AM-5 PM and Saturday March 5th, 10 AM-4 PM. Come and view over 200 quilts from crafters in the area. The show will include Vendors, “hands on” School House demos of quilting techniques, a Bed Turning presentation of two-color quilts, as well as raffle opportunities including the 60x60 quilt named “Hot Hostas” designed by Judy Niemeyer, using Kaffe Fassett and batik fabrics! The TCQG is a 501c3 organization that supports numerous charities and community services in our area. The entrance fee of $10 (under 12 free) helps to support our charity partners. Visit www.tcqgtx.blogspot.com for more information.

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WWII AIRCRAFT FLY-IN AND OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday, April 16th & 17th, 10 AM to 5 PM, those big, old airplanes with the mighty round engines will be flying again as the Commemorative Air Force’s Houston Wing presents its 2016 Open House at Hangar B-5, West Houston Airport. Bring the family and get up close and feel the prop wash and hear the noise as radial engines power these WWII aircraft. See some of the old planes your father, grandfather or grandmother learned to fly for World War II. We expect to have 15 - 20 historic aircraft on display along with several WWII military vehicles.

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Admission is $10 per car. The West Houston Airport is located at 18000 Groschke Rd., 2 miles north of 1-10 and between Hwy. 6 and Barker Cypress. Warbird rides may be available. Check our website www.houstonwing.org for ride prices. Food, drinks, gifts and souvenirs are available. Come on out and honor America. The Commemorative Air Force is a non-profit national patriotic organization whose membership includes people from all backgrounds sharing an interest in aviation and history.

SPRING BRANCH AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB 36 TH ANNUAL SPRING SHOW AND SALE Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center 2020 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77004 Saturday, March 5, 2016: Show - 1 PM-5 PM, Sale - 9 AM-5 PM Sunday, March 6, 2016: Show & Sale: 10 AM-3 PM Free Admission Violets of all types such as standards, miniatures, semi-miniatures and trailers will be available. Other Gesneriads such as Episcias and Streps and supplies such as potting soil, pots and fertilizers will also be featured. Club members will be available to answer general questions on growing African Violets. Workshop will be held at 1 PM Saturday and Sunday. Free parking available at Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center. For further information, contact Karla Ross, 281-748-8417, kjwross@yahoo.com.

MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT Come play in the Congregation Or Ami Mah Jongg Tournament. This annual event takes place on Monday, March 6, 2016 from 9 AM until 3 PM. The registration fee of $36 includes lunch. Spend some time with friends, have some fun and maybe even win a prize!! Encourage your fellow Mah Jong players to join you at this friendly tournament. Your check is your RSVP. Checks

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8 TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATION The 8th Annual Fulshear St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration hosted by the City of Fulshear and the Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 4 to 8 PM in Downtown Fulshear. This year’s celebration will feature Houston’s premier Irish band, the Godfrey’s Rangers! The event includes authentic Irish music, a flyover by the “Texas V-Tails,” a parade, children’s activities, shopping and food. This year’s Grand Marshalls will be the new Fulshear High School Principal, Daniel Ward, Leaman Junior High School Principal, Michael Semmier and Fulshear High School Campus Athletic Coordinator/Football Coach, Oschlor Flemming. Event schedule: 10 AM: Downtown road closed for set-up. Detour routes and parking information can be found on the City of Fulshear’s website at www.fulsheartexas.gov. 4 PM: Flyover and parade starts. Parade registrations MUST be received by March 9th. Parade registrations and vendor forms can be found by visiting www.FulshearAreaChamber.com. 5 PM: Godfrey’s Rangers take the stage. If you’d like more information about this event, please contact Amy Norvell at anorvell@fulshearareachamber.com or call 832-600-3221.

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The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5 sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard. Each week features a different nature theme and may include nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org and look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child per session or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Upcoming programs include:

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This program is held on the second Saturday of each month at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. Arrive anytime between 9 and 11:30 AM. The program ends at 12 noon. A guided nature walk will begin at 10 AM. No reservations required. Donations are encouraged. This is a “whole family” program; parents or other adult guardians should participate with their children. Upcoming programs include February: Animal Valentines: Craft: Heart Bird Feeders April 9th: Bird Walk: Craft: Flying Birds.

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Designed for school-age children (ages 6-10, K-5th) who are interested in investigating the natural world. Fee/reservations are required. Reserve at www.houstonaudubon.org. For more information contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or 713-464-4900. Hope you can join us for the fun! Topics for the spring include: March 17th: Birding 101 April 21st: Wild about Wildflowers Please park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church west parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive and enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate. Proceed down the path to the log cabin.

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We have been performing in the Houston area for over 38 years. We prepare two types of shows each year; a Christmas show with old favorites, but always a new fun tune including props, narratives and choreography. Our regular show this year is titled “Through the Years” We are singing songs from 1900 and every decade after that. If your meeting, gathering or any type “get together” would like a half hour of cheerful and melodic entertainment, call the Decibelles. We’ll be there in costume with a program of sheer delight.

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We are a (ladies only) daytime chorus rehearsing every Friday morning from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the Treemont Retirement Center, 2501 Westerland, near Westheimer and Gessner. Some of us read music, but it is not required. We are provided a CD to help in learning new songs. Our director, Martha Upton and assistant director, Cay Eckland will help you find out if you are a Tenor, Lead, Baritone or Bass.

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Come visit any Friday we are not performing. We would love to see you and if you decide to join us, we would be delighted. For more information, please call Pat at 281-497-4904 or visit our website, www.Decibelles.org.

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Date: March 18-19, 2016 Time: Friday 7-9 PM - Saturday 9 AM-4 PM Place: Fellowship of Praise, Stafford, TX Ticket: $35/Eventbrite.com; Includes lunch on Saturday Speaker: Rebecca Greenwood of Christian Harvest International Please join women from every walk of life for worship, prayer and motivational messages at the S.E. Texas Area Aglow Conference. Aglow is a spirit-filled women’s ministry fellowship. Aglow groups meet monthly for prayer, Bible studies and special events. View the website, www.katyaglow.com for information about local meetings and to find out more about Aglow International.

HOLY WEEK AT LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH We invite you to join us as we embark on the holiest of journeys to Easter. On Thursday, March 24th, Maundy Thursday worship services commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus and his disciples will be held at 1 PM and 7:30 PM. Good Friday worship services commemorating Jesus’s death on the cross will be held on Friday, March 25th at 1 PM and 7:30 PM. On Easter Sunday, March 27th, the Easter resurrection celebration begins at 6:30 AM with the Sunrise Worship Service. Traditional Easter Sunday worship services will be held at 8 AM and 11 AM and will feature the Living Word choir, bell choir and musicians. A Contemporary Easter Sunday worship service will be held at 9:30 AM. Living Word Lutheran Church is located at 3700 S. Mason Rd. Katy, 77450. For additional information, call 281-392-2300 or visit www.livingwordkaty.org.

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Singers, dancers and Instrumentalists are invited to join the “Grace Notes” a performing group which shares music with the elderly in retirement homes, Alzheimer’s and nursing facilities and community events. We sing a combination of secular, patriotic and sacred music. We also sing once a month on Sunday morning for the congregation of St. Peter’s UMC. We rehearse during the school year on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM at St. Peter’s UMC. Babysitting is provided. Tuesday mornings are also our “outing” days to perform in the community. Come and join this fun and wonderful music ministry. Please contact Gail Shipley at 281-7821598 or gshipnote@live.com for more information.

Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on the fourth Tuesday. We come together for fellowship, to worship and to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as well as for special events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to make new friends! View our website for information about current Bible studies. Prayer meetings, special events and speaker biographies, www.katyaglow.com. For more details about Katy Aglow and Aglow International, go online to katyaglow.com or contact Yvonne Andrews at 281-793-8616.

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At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy, “BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except Holidays. Doors open at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit community outreach and Religious Education programs. The Church is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down. For more info., call 281-391-4758.

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Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June and August. This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone can play including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment. Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will range from $15 to $100. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. Doors open at 6:30 PM for BINGO card presales. Early Bird BINGO starts at 7 PM, Regular BINGO starts at 7:30 PM. All BINGO events at Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church are operated under a license issued by the Texas Lottery Commission. 2016 BINGO May 6, 2016 Jun 3, 2016 Aug 3, 2016 Dec 9, 2016 Location: Carmel Hall, Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church, 3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449

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Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays. THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. They have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits benefit charitable outreach programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird games begin at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8 PM. For more info, call the bingo hall number at 281-578-3905.

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HELP WANTED Account Executives Openings. Work from home with flexible hours, part and full time positions available. If you are outgoing, have transportation and like to help small businesses, this is a great opportunity for you! We are a local 31 year old marketing company and your earning potential is unlimited. Call 281-3985561 to learn more. Before/After School Counselors: Responsible adults needed to supervise children in local Katy ISD elementary child care sites either before school, after school or both. High School Diploma or GED required. Must love working with children and embody the 5 core values of the YMCA - Faith, Honesty, Caring, Responsibility and Respect. Part-Time. Shifts available Monday-Friday: 6:308:30 AM and/or 2:30-6:30 PM. To apply, visit www.ymcahouston. org/job-opportunities or call Sherry Hubbard at 281-392-5055. Lifeguards and Swim Instructors: The Katy Y is now hiring lifeguards and swim instructors for the summer season. Must be at least 16 years of age. Part time. To apply, visit www.ymcahouston. org/job-opportunities or submit applications to Candi Revere; candic@ymcahouston.org and Brittany Boren; Brittany.boren@ ymcahouston.org - 281-392-5055. Advertising company - looking for sales/home welcomers in 77494, 77450 or 77433. Work part time on your own schedule. Visit new homeowners in your area and go over a packet of information. Add businesses to the packet and earn unlimited $. Call 281-855-6589 for more information. Need part time bookkeeper for small local retail business. Flexible hours. Email John at texashomebrewers@gmail.com. Dependable Comfort Air & Heat is now hiring licensed technicians, installers and helpers. Competitive pay and 100% health coverage paid. Training available. 281-578-7245.

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Pool Cleaner position available. Must have your own vehicle. Valid drivers license and insurance required. Background working with pools. Background check is required. Will train. Opportunity to move up into repair work. Make up to $600+ a week depends on experience and number of pools per week. We are a Leslie’s approved company. Constant referrals. Call 713-295-0797 or email resume to jpuctx@yahoo.com. Katy Memorial Power Washing is seeking a power washing and roof cleaning technician. Requirements: must be a self-starter, flexible, team player, willing and able to work multiple jobs with minimum supervision; must be able to work on max height 2 story roofs; have a good driving record; must have experience towing a 12’ trailer and be proficient at backing trailer; no prior experience power washing or roof cleaning necessary, we train; live in the Katy, Texas area. Submit your resume via email to support@k-mpw.com. Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239. Martial Arts USA is hiring qualified Tae Kwon Do Black Belts with WTF certification, over 18 years of age, background checks and interviews will be conducted. Contact Master Shin or Master An at 281463-9333 or email YoungAn@cyfairtkd. com. Location, 8504 Highway 6 N., Houston, TX 77095.

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