NOTEFROMTHEMAYOR
Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Citizens of Nassau Bay,
I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope you had a wonderful Holiday Season We have much to look forward to in 2025. In 2024, City Council has focused its attention on Infrastructure, Beautification, Recovery from Hurricane Beryl, Marine Safety by establishing boating No Wake Zones, Economic Development, as well as fixing the long-term problem of pay equity for our Police Officers I appreciate many of the comments that the improvements we have made to the City have become obvious To date we have completed over 10 linear miles of underground water and sanitary line repairand replacement, 65 significant city street repairs, over 7000 dead plants removed and replanted including 25 majestic palms on Nasa Rd 1 Our Parks have never looked better than they do now, but Swan Lagoon and Founder’s Park have finally been given the attention they deserved.
Early in 2025, you will see your tax dollars at hard work once again improving our City Improvements you will see include:
In January, we will begin the replacement and enlargement of the main water line and header system that runs from Saturn Lane to the Hilton Hotel up on Nasa Rd 1. This investment is primarily to enhance the overall water pressure across the city to maintain our ability to fight fires at the highest level and which reduces the insurance rates you pay to protect your home
In February, we will plant the last addition of Medjool Palms totaling 32 more palms to be placed from Upper Bay Rd towards the Hilton as well as fill in spaces to complete the earlier plantings This should conclude the Palm replacements for Nasa Rd. 1.
In March, we will begin the last and final repair/replacement of 4 linear miles of underground water distribution lines. This will bring the overall replacement to 14 linear miles of pipe repairs in our less than 2 square mile city Our underground infrastructure will now be the newest infrastructure in all of Clear Lake and hopefully we can say goodbye to water main breaks.
In April, we will begin repairing over 10 identified City Street repairs,replacement as well as begin the refurbishment of our City Water Tower both inside and out. The Water Tower repair will keep us from having to replace what would be a new $3million Tower
There will also be continued improvements over the entire year for our Parks which will include a new ADA merry go round in David Braun Park, a new boat dock on the creek side of David Braun Park as well as more Moon Trees and other park improvements
Lastly I believe we will see 3 main areas of Economic Development to our City These 3 areas are: A new Dialysis Facility at the entrance of Upper Bay and Nasa Rd 1 where the old Shell station and repair shop stood; the repair and renovation of the Luby’s restaurant into an upscale family sit down restaurant and bar; and finally, the repair and renovation of the Hilton Hotel to restore this property to a proper Resort Hotel most likely not as a Hilton property.
I am also very glad to report that the City’s financial position is at the strongest level in our history all while we have endeavored to complete the largest reinvestment back into our City to what will exceed $25 million when we are finished Much thanks goes to your elected City Council and especially our City Staff for what we all see as progress to our City These achievements came to us working as a team and working with a united purpose to make Nassau Bay a better neighborhood Thanks also goes to our many citizens for pointing out to Council and Staff where we can improve and most importantly for volunteering in all the events that make us Nassau Bay
NASSAU BAY HOMES ASSOCIATION
Website
NBHA recently migrated to a new website host To visit the NBHA website please use www.NassauBayHomesAssociation.org. You will need to type “ www ” to navigate to the website. On the website you will find the newsletters, HOA policies and guidelines, deed restrictions, bylaws, meeting minutes, and various other information pertaining to your homes association.
Community Movie Night
Join your neighbors and community for February Family Movie Night on Saturday, February 15th, at 6:30 pm. The movie will be shown at the grassy area by the pool There is no entry fee just bring a camp chair or blanket to relax and enjoy the show! Wayside Coffee will arrive at 5:30 PM and Concessions will be available
Home Improvement
As a reminder, the Nassau Bay Homes Association Deed Restrictions state: “No building or other improvements shall be erected, [placed or altered on any lot until the construction plans and specifications and plat showing the location of structure or improvements have been approved by the Architectural Control Committee as to the quality of workmanship and materials; harmony of external design with existing structures; and location with respect to topography and finished grade elevation, and compliance with general restrictions ”
Some exterior modification projects that require prior approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) include but are not limited to:
• Roof repair/replacement
• Exterior painting
• Driveway repair/replacement
• New construction
• Home elevations
• Fence repair/replacement
• Window replacement
• Installing a pergola
• Swimming pool installation
To facilitate the approval process for your exterior improvement project, please complete the Architectural Review Application (ARA) and submit it to the Nassau Bay Homes Association (NBHA) office either by email or hand delivery You can access a copy of this application and more information at https://www.nassaubayhomesassociation.org/committees/architectural-control
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION CLASS
St Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church will hold a 6-week Spiritual Direction class on Sundays at 9:15 am beginning on March 9 and running through April 20, 2025. Led by Fr. Mike Stone, this class is based on ‘Befriending the Stranger’ program formed by Henri Nouwen and used at the L’Arche community Nouwen was a Dutch Catholic priest, professor, writer and theologian
His interests were rooted primarily in psychology, pastoral ministry, spirituality, social justice and community. He worked for years with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the L’Arche Daybreak community in Ontario, Canada For further information, please contact Fr Stone at rector@sttaec.org
ASHWEDNESDAY SERVICES
St Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Nassau Bay (18300 Upper Bay Rd.) will offer Ash Wednesday services on March 5, 2025 with imposition of ashes at 7:45am and 6:00pm.
There will also be drive-thru Imposition of ashes and healing prayer with Fr. Mike Stone from 11am–1pm in the circular driveway on San Sebastian Street St Thomas continues to reach out to the local community to provide essential sacraments in creative ways!
Add us to your calendar because we can do more together!
FEBRUARY2025
February1:St ThomasFoodDistrubution
February5:CANBEMeetingat7:00pm
February10:CityCouncilMeetingat7:00pm
February11:NassauBayGardenClubMeeting
February15:FamilyMovieNight
February15:AnnualPeninsualCleanup
February27:EconomicDevelopmentBoardMeeting
440 registrations this year! We had our biggest turnout ever for the Reindeer Fun Run on December 14th Everyone enjoyed the goodies and activities at sponsor booths before and after the race. We warmed up to DJ music, had photo ops with Sparky the Firedog and the Chick-fil-A cow, and mingled with friends Mayor Johnson started the race, and men, women, kids, and dogs were on their way. Along the 2k route, kids searched for prized hand-painted rocks courtesy of Nassau Bay Rocks.
About 20 minutes later Luke Birkenfeld crossed the finish line as the overall 5k Run winner Logan Smith finished a close second and won the Male 11-17 Division. Melissa Bittick was the overall female winner. The winners of the team trophy were, again, Dave’s Deer Congratulations to all runners and walkers, fast and slow. Thank you everyone for making this a wonderful event.
And a very big Thank You to our event sponsors: Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, Dentallon Dentistry, Nassau Bay Realty, Yoga 6, Edward Jones, Texas Wealth Management, City of Nassau Bay, Horton Legal Group, Dwell & Flourish, Window Pros, Space City Bakery, Thrivent, Chick-fil-A, n8 Marketing, Pirate Brand, Grow 4 Health, H-E-B, The Voyager @ Space Center, Houston Hilton-Clear Lake, Chicken ‘n Pickle, Wilke Services, The Braun Family, Spencer Carabajal & Daniel Wilson, NB Rocks, Pier 6 Seafood, and Starbucks. Please support these local businesses who mean so much to our community
FATTUESDAYZYDECOMASS
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm, St Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church will hold a Zydeco Mass for Fat Tuesday.
There will be a Bayou Boil to follow the service. All are welcome!
St Thomas is located at 18300 Upper Bay Rd in Nassau Bay. Contact the office at 281-333-2384 for further information.
Please join us for our next meeting on Tuesday, February 11 when Pam Randall will teach us how technology can assist in the garden As she likes to say, “It’s not your grandma’s garden anymore!”
The meeting takes place at Nassau Bay’s City Hall in the City Council Room beginning with refreshments at 9:30 am, followed by the program and guest speaker at 10:00 am. Members and the public are always welcome to attend.
Tickets are now on sale for the Garden Club’s Biennial Style Show and Luncheon at Lakewood Yacht Club on April 11, 2025. Additional information is contained in the graphic, as well as on our website.
Check out NBGC on Facebook, Instagram or our website at www.nassaubaygc.org.
ST.THOMASFOODDISTRIBUTION FORFEBRUARY2025
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church (18300 Upper Bay Dr. in Nassau Bay), will host its monthly food distribution. This distribution is available to any individual or family and there are no restrictions on where you live.
In January, 2025, we served over 400 people in just 90 minutes We usually serve over 35 lbs of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, milk and other items to each person or family.
The Galveston Food Bank will arrive in the St Thomas parking lot about 7:45 am and distribution will begin about 8:00 am until about 9:30 am. Community members are always welcome to serve with St Thomas volunteers in this ministry For more information, please contact Fr. Mike Stone at rector@sttaec.org. We can do more together!
Clear Creek Environmental Foundation’s Annual Clear Creek and Nassau Bay Peninsula Cleanup will be held Saturday, February 15th
This cleanup is vital to keeping our waters and the peninsula a clean and safe place for people and wildlife Each year, volunteers pick up tons of waste, including everything from plastic bottles and paper to washing machines and abandoned boats.
Please volunteer with us on February 15th for our annual cleanup! There is no need to sign up in advance; just show up at the Nassau Bay peninsula entrance gate to clean the peninsula or at the League City boat ramp to clean up Clear Creek
Nassau Bay Peninsula – Meet at 8:00am at the peninsula gate. Trash bags, trash grabbers, and bottled water will be provided, but please bring your own gloves and wear appropriate clothing and shoes for possible wet and muddy conditions. If later works better, you can join volunteers as your schedule allows, grab a trash bag at the entrance, and strike out on your own Cleanup usually lasts until 12pm. If you can only work for an hour, we would be grateful. It is a great way to see our beautiful peninsula on a closeup basis.
Clear Creek – RAIN or SHINE- 8AM-2PM. Meet at Hwy 270 (Egret Bay Blvd) at the boat ramp under the bridge on the League City side at 8:00am. Please sign in before you leave out on a boat Boats will start departing from the 270 ramp at 8:45 am. Boat captains will take volunteers and drop them off at selected locations where they will collect trash in bags provided by CCEF Volunteers and trash will be picked up and brought back to the 270 bridge between 12:00 and 1:00pm. Starting @ 1:15 Trash collected on barges will be unloaded by volunteers and placed in the trash bins
Volunteers will get free lunch and a t-shirt after the cleanup
Lunch provided by Esteban's Cafe and Cantina.
Are you looking for a place where your child can grow and learn in a loving, faith-filled environment? St. Paul Catholic Church’s Early Childhood Program (ages 1 through Pre-K 4) is inviting your family to join ours! Registration for our spring session is currently open, but spots are limited. Upcoming events in February include Valentines Day parties, “Read-AThon,” and “Go Texan Days ”
We offer many exciting learning opportunities, including an introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in our STEM Center. Additional programs include Wiggle World, Library, and Chapel Extra classes offered include “Paint ‘n Play,” “Books Alive,” “STEM and Friends,” and “Brain Gym” which is a stretching/exercise class. Tours are scheduled by appointment and additional information is available on the website at www stpaulcatholic org under the MDO/PreK tab or contact Sheri @ 281-333-0176 or szombory@stpaulcatholic.org.
