NASSAU BAY ANIMAL SHELTER KANGA
Kanga is a oneyear-old golden retriever mix neutered male with all vaccinations and a microchip. Kanga needs a home with someone that is as active as he is. Help find loving forever homes for Kanga and all of the dogs and cats at the shelter. Please call the Nassau Bay Animal Shelter at 281.333.2944 and schedule a time to meet one of our dogs or cats ready for adoption. www.nassaubay.com/animalshelter Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30am-5:30pm Fri 7:30am-11:30am
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ST. THOMAS CHORAL SCHOLARSHIP St. Thomas the Apostle Church is seeking singers (soprano, tenor and bass) to participate in the Choral Scholarship program within the parish choir. Membership (by audition*) is open to 10th to 12th grade high school students. Singers selected as Choral Scholars will receive a monthly stipend of $150 per month ($1,500 for the 10-month singing year). The focus of the program is the study, preparation and performance of music. Students will help lead the St. Thomas Choir and congregation, who are committed to excellent music and lively worship in the traditional Episcopal style. Choral Scholars attend the Sunday 10:30am service and rehearsal immediately before and after, as well as a few special extra events during the year. If interested, please contact St. Thomas Music Director Mr. Garmon Ashby at (713) 898-3048 or gashby@ehshouston.org.
CITY OFFICIALS Mayor Mark A. Denman
281.333.9633 | mayor@nassaubay.com Mayor Pro Tem Don Matter 832.260.4626 | don.matter@nassaubay.co Councilmember Ashley Graves, Position 2 281.330.5413 | ashley.graves@nassaubay.com Councilmember John Mahon, Position 3 713.702.1185 | john.mahon@nassaubay.com Councilmember Bryce Klug, Position 4 832.474.5461 | bryce.klug@nassaubay.com Councilmember Jonathan Amdur, Position 5 281.333.3424 | jonathan.amdur@nassaubay.com Councilmember Matt Prior, Position 6 214.325.0520 | matt.prior@nassaubay.com
MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH WRITING
This past summer, Nassau Bay resident Stacey Amdur hosted a local writing workshop with the goal of helping students learn to use writing to make a difference. At the end of the workshop, students were asked to submit an essay on the question, "How can one person make a difference in their community and world?" The articles were judged and winners were selected by five teachers from all over the United States. Lilly M. and Kate A. tied as winners. Below are excerpts from each of their essays – the full essays can be found on the City's website at www.nassaubay.com/makeadifference. Influencing the Community and World, by Lilly M. Change. The danger word, second only to ‘moist’ and ‘never’. To some people, the word tastes like a lemon soaked in vinegar, while it hints at a brighter future and happiness for others. Use it, and you risk the sparking of a burning debate that could go on for a long time. However, that is technically what I am trying to do—verbalize the ongoing argument that it is possible for anyone to reform their world and community, and give a few ideas how. Anyone can change their community and world by staying positive, standing up for truth, and being willing to adapt when the need arises. A Difference, by Kate A. A neighbor eyes a frantic dog chained to a big, red truck in the sweltering summer. The animal is skinned to the bone and shaking. The frantic puppy anxiously cries out to the gawking stranger. Out of instinct, the neighbor shrugs and walks away, feeding lies to her damaged conscience. She tells herself that there is nothing she can do. Readers, this is something that is happening world-wide. People cower off to the sidelines with excuses. This needs to stop. You are strong enough. You are brave enough. You can speak up. Making a difference in your community starts by visualizing, and ends by spreading awareness and acting. Congrats to our local student winners!
COUNCIL MEETING RECAP
AUGUST 13, 2018 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Heard Presentation and held a Public Hearing on the City Manager's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2019. Approved an ordinance amending Article 15-400 – Permitted and specific uses in C and U districts (first of two readings). Approved a resolution ordering a special election to be held on Presented a Certificate of November 6, 2018 for the purpose Appreciation to Cub Scout Pack of presenting a proposition to the #1965 for leading the Pledges. voters pertaining to the reauthorization of the local sales and use tax at the rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue providing revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets. Join us for next month's Council Meeting: Monday, September 10, 2018 @ 7:00pm - Nassau Bay City Hall
Nassau Bay City Hall | 1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200 | Nassau Bay, TX 77058 | 281.333.4211
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