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NASA’s Johnson Space Center has served as a hub of human spaceflight activity for more than half a century,

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WELCOME TO CLEAR LAKE • 10 HOUSING + NEIGHBORHOODS • 18 19 Neighborhoods & Cities

HOME FRONT • 22 24 Maps

25 Rent or Buy 27 Mortgage Options

EDUCATION IN THE CLEAR LAKE AREA • 30

Derek Wright PRESIDENT Kevin Evans VICE PRESIDENT Robert Nusbaum CREATIVE DIRECTOR Erin Hayden Seal OPERATIONS MANAGER

34 Private Schools

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

39 Moving Companies 40 Transportation 41 Utilities 44 International Relocation 46 Places of Worship

HEALTHCARE RESOURCES • 48 49 Area Hospitals 52 Finding a Doctor

BUSINESS + COMMUNITY • 56 58 Boating & Tourism 60 Business Organizations

CEO

Cecile Nemitz-Ruffino

RELOCATION INFORMATION • 38

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32 Public Schools 35 Higher Education

Phone: 512-266-2900 info@HoustonNewcomerGuides.com

Paul Yarbrough ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Trish Fleming Heidi Kerley Jill Roe SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Debora Licón Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce Newcomer and Relocation Guide is published and distributed bi-annually by WEB Media Group LLC For advertising information, please call 512-266-2900. Although every attempt is made to be as comprehensive and accurate as possible, WEB Media Group LLC is not responsible for any misprints, errors, omissions, deletions, or the accuracy of the information in the publication. WEB Media Group LLC does not accept responsibility for any loss, injury,

LEISURE + RECREATION • 64 68 Parks & Attractions

or inconvenience sustained by anyone using this publication.

72 Dining Scene 74 Sports & Golf 76 Arts and Culture

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY • 79 4

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300 E. Highland Mall Blvd Suite 395 Austin Texas 78752 Phone: 512-266-2900 www.TexasRelocationGuides.com

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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD BRIAN FREEDMAN The Boeing Company CHAIR ELECT SHAWN BAILEY AMOCO Federal Credit Union VICE CHAIR ADMINISTRATION KRISTI KONCABA Texan Bank VICE CHAIR FINANCE BOB DAVEE Greer, Herz & Adams LLP VICE CHAIR MEMBERSHIP JONATHAN COTTRELL Martha Turner Sotheby's Int'l Realty VICE CHAIR RESEARCH GLENN ELLIS Jacobs PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD BRYAN BOGLE AMOCO Federal Credit Union BOARD OF DIRECTORS DR. CHANDA ABBOTT Bay Area Audiology & Hearing Aids NICOLE BELLOW Smarter HR Solutions JACOB BIGGER Kemah Boardwalk AMBER BROWN I.V. League Tutoring TERI CRAWFORD San Jacinto College RITA CUNNINGHAM Clear Lake Regional Medical Center

Thank You for Your Membership! I’m excited about the Clear Lake Area Chamber’s continued mission of being “Champions for Business Success and Quality of Life in our Community”. This year, our Board of Directors will be focused on looking forward and giving back. The Clear Lake Area region has shown that we are a resilient and thriving community and your Clear Lake Area Chamber is leading the way by bringing organizations and individuals together to advocate and promote success. The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is an incredibly active organization that advocates for you, your business, and the community 1201 E. NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058 even when you busy running your business. From our annual events such as Epicurean P:are 281-488-7676 | F: 281-488-8981 | www.ClearLakeArea.com Evening, the Spring Fever Golf Tournament, and the Business & Wellness EXPO, along with numerous monthly activities, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in your community. The Chamber’s nearly 1,000 members represent 2 counties and 9 cities and are ready to become engaged to share their enthusiasm and commitment with you for our dynamic and growing area. Unlike any other region in our state, our educational institutions, non-profits, aerospace, marine, tourism, and other recreation industries, continue to enrich our lives on a daily basis. We are truly fortunate to live, work and play in an area that values creative and hardworking businesses that contribute their time, resources and staff to help make our community a stronger, healthier and more enjoyable place to thrive.

YASMINE DAVID Salata SUE FLANNIGAN Berkeley Eye Center KEITH GRAY CenterPoint Energy STEPHEN GOFF LyondellBassell Industries ASHLEY HELMS Powertech Services/Get Social! DOUG MEISINGER Clear Lake Today CHRIS REED Chris Reed Consulting CHANCE SANFORD Space Center Houston CARLOS SIERRA Hilton Garden Inn ADAM SMITH Gulf Coast Educators FCU WAYNE RUTLEDGE Rutledge Commercial Real Estate EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS BOB MITCHELL Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership Dr. GREG SMITH Clear Creek Independent School District

This directory is an excellent reference tool that reinforces the idea of staying local. Helping one another prosper is a community trait that should be integrated in our daily lives. “Buy Into Bay Area” is not just a slogan, it’s a concept and principle that our members believe in and know to be a proven strategy for assisting all of us to be more productive in our business and our personal lives. So use this guide when you are looking for a product, service, or organization to support. This Chamber welcomes and appreciates every one of its members. Together we make up a dynamic, diverse group of committed individuals and businesses that truly make the Clear Lake Area a prosperous community of which we all want to be a part of. If you know of an organization or business that would make a good Chamber member, please let us know so we can get them on our team. Sincerely,

Dr. WARREN NICHOLS College of the Mainland Dr. BRENDA HELLEYER San Jacinto College Dr. IRA BLAKE University of Houston- Clear Lake E X-OFFICIO M E M BER DEBORAH ACO STA CONDER NASA/ Johnson Space Center

2018-2019 Chairman of the Board Brian Freedman, The Boeing Company

GENERAL COUNSEL DICK GREGG, JR. Gregg & Gregg, P. C. STAFF CINDY DEWEASE, IOM, President/CEO SHARI SWEENEY, IOM, Vice President PRESLY CARR, Accounting Specialist CHARLENE LEHRMANN, Membership Administrator STEPHANIE TANNER, Communications Specialist

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PRESIDENT AND CEO Welcome to the Clear Lake Bay Area Houston region and thank you for choosing the latest edition of the Clear Lake Area Newcomer and Relocation Guide compliments of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. I encourage you to use this publication to help you settle into our great community. This publication provides you with helpful tools as you and your family become familiar with the area. You will find useful information regarding the individual cities that make-up the Clear Lake region and housing options that are available. Other much needed relocation facts are included as well from moving tips, to getting a new Texas drivers license. You can also learn about our fine school districts, excellent health care and other products and services available locally. Within this publication you will also find the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 Buy Into Bay Area Membership Directory, pictures of our Chamber leadership and our 2017-2018 Chamber accomplishments - the Annual Report. I encourage you to use this membership directory when making purchases. Spending our money at home, from every day to major purchases will impact our local economy. For every $100 you spend with a local business, $45 stays within our community benefiting you and me. Your business makes a difference to our local merchants, restaurants, healthcare providers, realtors, and any of the goods and services provided by our area businesses. The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c) 6 non-profit business organization promoting economic growth and quality of life for our area. The Chamber of Commerce is not part of city, county or state government; a political party or faction; a civic or social club; a social service or welfare agency. The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is an organization through which volunteers effectively work together to make our community a better place to visit, work, live and raise a family. The Chamber is also responsible for producing unique area events such as the Christmas Boat Lane Parade, Epicurean Evening, Business and Wellness Expo and the New Teacher’s Luncheon. I invite you to visit www.clearlakearea.com to learn more about the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. On behalf of the Officers, Directors, membership and staff of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce we are happy that you have chosen to relocate to our community and welcome you as one of our newest residents. We are fortunate to call this community our home. Remember you can do your part to keep our Clear Lake Area economy going by continuing to support our local businesses and Buy Into Bay Area.

President and CEO Cindy DeWease, IOM Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce “Champions for business success and quality of life in our community.”

WELCOME from the

BAY AREA HOUSTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP Welcome! The Bay Area is full of multiple sectors of business that keep our economy thriving. Job growth makes this region attractive to newcomers. To our valued Bay Area Houston Newcomers, The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP) extends a warm welcome to you as you settle into your new home and get acquainted with all that Bay Area Houston has to offer. BAHEP has spent the past 40 years building a heritage of trusted leadership. Texas is pro-business, and Bay Area Houston is home to a diverse range of businesses including those in the aviation / aerospace, maritime, health care, specialty chemical, and education sectors. Together with the active participation of our members, BAHEP has become a recognized force on behalf of job growth and retention and overall economic growth in southeast Texas. There is a building boom in the downstream oil and gas industry along the Houston Ship Channel and beyond, which is creating great jobs now and providing lucrative careers for students who want to pursue jobs in that industry. The commercial space industry is poised to grow regionally, as well, with the new Houston Spaceport and other development that is taking place at Ellington Airport. BAHEP has been partnering with Texas A&M University at Galveston, along with over 30 other municipalities and community organizations, to broaden its work on behalf of a storm surge suppression system for the upper Gulf Coast in order to better protect the region’s residents and businesses. It’s a great time to live and work in Bay Area Houston, and we sincerely appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the region’s progress in a meaningful way. We ask that you consider BAHEP a resource for your business needs and consider joining with others in the community as we work on behalf of all those who call Bay Area Houston home. Best regards,

Bob Mitchell President Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership

P.O. Box 58724, Houston, TX 77258-8724 832-536-3255 | Fax: 832-536-3258 www.bayareahouston.com

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AREA ELECTED OFFICIALS As the State Representative for House District 24 in Galveston County, and a lifelong resident of the region, I’d like to welcome you to the Clear Lake Area. The western shore of Galveston Bay is home to friendly people, thriving communities, and a dynamic regional economy. Whether you’re only staying for a short visit or thinking about making the Clear Lake Area your new home, I hope that you take full advantage of all that this area has to offer. Recognized for its outstanding natural resources, state-of-the-art aerospace industry, educational and cultural amenities, the Clear Lake Area has something for everyone to enjoy. As always, if there is anything that you need, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are here for you.

State Representative Dr. Greg Bonnen District 24

It is my privilege to represent the Bay Area as your State Representative. Our community is thriving with excellent growth, education and business opportunities. I’ve been working hard in the District and Austin to represent you and your values. As your State Rep, I sit on the Insurance and Pensions Committees and also started the Aerospace Legislative Caucus and became House Chairman of that caucus. This Caucus was formed to promote initiatives that will secure Texas’ ranking as a world leader—advancing space exploration, science and security. In the last legislative session, I was proud to receive an A+ rating from Americans For Prosperity for promoting economic freedom as well as being recognized by the Texas Association of Business as a “Champion for Free Enterprise”. I am committed to serving you by continuing to defend the constitution, reduce our property tax burden, support education and fight for less government regulation. It’s a great time to be a Bay Area resident.

State Representative Dennis Paul HD 129

Welcome to the Clear Lake Area! As the Texas State Senator who has the privilege of representing a large part of the Gulf Coast, I would like to welcome you to our corner of Texas. The Clear Lake Area is a unique and friendly destination, whether you are looking to visit or join our community. We are honored to be the site of NASA Space Center Houston, the home to our nations astronauts and the site of Mission Control. Of course, being just steps from the ocean, we also have tons of outdoor activities like fishing and boating, not to mention our beautiful parks and trails such as Armand Bayou Nature Center. Having been born and raised here, I have been able to see this area grow and prosper into a place filled with industry and business, yet still maintaining its natural beauty. We are a hardworking people with a rich history to share, so plan to take a moment and go by any of our museums or monuments. I hope you enjoy our hospitality as much as I do, and welcome to the Gulf Coast Area of Texas!

Senator Larry Taylor Senate District 11

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The Bay Area is often called the “Boating Capital of Texas” based on it having the third largest fleet of recreational boats in the United States and the greatest concentration of boats in Texas. It is also the home of NASA and space exploration.

Seventy-five years ago the Clear Lake Area

Lake Area ideal places to live for active

health care professionals working in the

was a sleepy coastal plain midway between

families, retirees and young professionals.

world famous Texas Medical Center live

Houston and Galveston. Its laid-back days

in the Clear Lake Area. While Clear Lake

ended with the development of NASA/JSC

Clear Lake is an international gateway due

which brought new neighborhoods, retail

to its close proximity to Houston, the fourth

and commercial businesses, a university and

largest city in the U.S.; the Port of Houston,

right, give health care professionals the

increased tourism to the area.

one of the largest ports in the U.S.; the

opportunity to work closer to home.

Area hospitals, all leaders in their own

Petro-Chemical Corridor; and the William While best known for the NASA/Johnson

P. Hobby Airport and Ellington Field.

Space Center, The Clear Lake Area offers a

TOURISM The Bay Area is often called the “Boating

relaxing coastal lifestyle unmatched in the

Houston has the most Fortune 500 compa-

Houston metropolitan area. The lure of the

nies in Texas, according to the magazine’s

water, combined with a charming seaside

2017 ranking. There are 25 Houston-based

atmosphere, a variety of affordable housing,

companies on the annual list and most

region in Texas. Even more impressive, it

and some of the best schools in Texas make

of the companies have operations in the

has the third largest fleet of recreational

the small cities and villages in the Clear

greater Clear Lake Area. Many of the

boats in the United States.

Capital of Texas”, a title based on it having the greatest concentration of boats of any

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Living in a resort area means there is always something fun to do in the great outdoors from boating, bird watching and nature hiking, to fine dining and shopping along the water’s edge. Arts, cultural and sporting events are weekend occurrences throughout the Clear Lake Area and more opportunities are on the way. Space Center Houston celebrated the opening of Independence Plaza in January 2016, its newest space related attraction. Independence Plaza showcases a replica of the Space Shuttle Independence which sits on top of the NASA 905 shuttle carrier. The Armand Bayou Nature Center is America’s largest urban wildlife preserve, protecting more than 360 animal species

The Kemah Boardwalk is one of the

watching and panoramic bay views. A

and encompassing three ecosystems. Some

most popular entertainment venues with

variety of interesting shops, galleries and

70,000 visitors take part in educational

a colorful carousel, a roller coaster and

restaurants

tours, events, and classes annually. The

fountain on its bustling waterfront plaza.

main hotel. A quaint shopping district

Center also comprises the upper portion of

Kemah is a must see for visitors and locals

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the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail.

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Galveston Island epitomizes the resort lifestyle enjoyed by area residents. With its sandy beaches, historic hotels and landmarks, fine and casual dining, plus the unique shopping district known as The Strand, day trips to Galveston are popular getaways. Families can spend the day at Schlitterbahn, one of the largest water parks in Texas, and stop by one of the many restaurants along the Seawall for dinner before heading home.

COMMERCE The Bay Area’s fiscal base consists of the aerospace, petrochemical, healthcare, education and commercial boating industries; recreation; and a robust tourism sector. Attractions like Space Center Houston, Kemah Boardwalk, Clear Lake and the Armand Bayou Nature Center, plus the region’s access to international airports make Clear Lake a favorite www.FredeChevrolet.com • 281.486.2200

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destination for tourists, businesses and newcomers alike.

North of Clear Lake in Baytown, ExxonMobil and Chevron Phillips are taking advantage

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conditions

plant

expansions

and improvements, bringing more jobs to the area while boosting the economy. ExxonMobil’s plant in Baytown employs about 6,000 workers. Expansions will add 350 more. Chevron Phillips project will support 400 long-term jobs and 10,000 construction and engineering jobs.

CULTURE The Clear Lake Area is comprised of nine distinct cities and municipalities representing a combined population of well over 216,000 residents scattered across 125

CITIES

to develop and attract newcomers with a steady supply of new single-family homes,

Clear Lake City Clear Lake City Community Association 281-488-0360 • www.clcca.org

townhomes, condominiums and apartment

Friendswood Development Co. developed

Clear Lake Shores 281-334-2799 • www.clearlakeshores-tx.gov

and opened the Master-Planned commu-

homes. Clear Lake City is served by the Clear Creek Independent School District.

nity called Clear Lake City in 1963. For several decades Clear Lake City led the

Located on the shores of Clear Creek and

Houston area in the sale of new, single-

Clear Lake west of Highway 146, Clear

family homes. In fact, Clear Lake City

Lake Shores is a charming village often

weathered several economic downturns

called the “Yachting Capital of Texas”.

during the 1980s because of its quality

With a little over 1,000 residents, Clear

lifestyle, diversified economy-largely the

Lake Shores is known for its small town

NASA/Johnson Space Center, retail busi-

atmosphere and love of the water. The

nesses, recreation and tourism.

shoreline drive allows golf carts, bicycles, roller bladers, and pedestrians to circum-

square-miles. The business climate in the

Located on 487 acres adjacent to the

Bay Area attracts residents from around

navigate the island and enjoy the great

Johnson Space Center, The University

views of Clear Lake.

the world who bring their diverse cultures

of Houston-Clear Lake began scheduled

to the region. The area is bordered to the

classes in 1974.

west by Interstate-45 and to the east by

Clear Lake Shores was established in 1927 and incorporated in 1962. The community

Clear Lake; effectively the mouth of Clear

Today, with an estimated population

is a blend of original turn-of-the-century

Creek which empties into Galveston Bay.

of 63,500, Clear Lake City continues

cottages, often used for weekend escapes,

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and modern homes with full-time residents. The oldest municipal building still in use in Galveston County is The Clubhouse and is a source of community pride. Community events throughout the year include music festivals, a children’s fishing derby, parades, holiday events and communitywide dinners. El Lago 281- 326-1951 • www.ellago-tx.com The name of the city means “The Lake.” Located on Taylor Lake, Clear Lake and NASA Road 1, this residential community is home to about 2,700 citizens. The one-square mile city began to develop during the 1950s and was incorporated in 1964. Three subdivisions and several multi-family complexes along with a few small businesses

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make up El Lago. Kemah 281-334-1611 • www.kemah-tx.gov

ever-present cooling winds from upper

The Kemah Boardwalk is one of the leading

Galveston Bay, contribute to Kemah being

recreational destinations in the entire Houston

called, “The Gateway to the Bay.” By size,

area. It is considered the go-to place for out-of-

Situated on Clear Creek and Galveston

Kemah is the third largest boating recre-

towners staying in Houston. The Boardwalk

Bay, Kemah’s idyllic location and the

ation district in the U. S.

features a hotel, gift shops, numerous restaurants and an amusement park filled with exciting rides like “The Bullet,” one of the top ranked roller coasters in the U.S. Additionally, Kemah is just minutes from NASA/Johnson Space Center, 30 minutes from Galveston and 45 minutes from Houston. The Lighthouse District with retail stores, boutiques, restaurants and specialty seafood shops is a favorite spot with tourists. Year round festivals, ranging from Crawfish Boils to Boat Parades, car and boat shows, to the Kemah Triathlon add to the many activities available to residents. The annual Fourth of July parade, “The Blessing of the Fleet” and “Jingle on the Boardwalk,” draw thousands of participants from Houston and surrounding areas. Quaint bed and breakfast lodging, hotels and spas accommodate visitors. Kemah is off I-45 at the FM 518 exit, and the intersection of FM 2094 and Highway 146. The current population is 1,773.

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For outdoor enthusiasts, there are beau-

La Porte 281-470-5017 • www.laportetx.gov

tiful golf courses, marinas and sailing on Clear Creek. League City encompasses

La Porte’s many different attractions cater

53 square-miles and is mid-way between

to locals and tourists whose interests are

Houston and Galveston. Founded by

just as diverse. History buffs love visiting

Colonel George W. Butler in 1873 and

the

State

first named Clear Creek, the city’s name

Historic Park and the Battleship Texas.

was changed to League City in honor of

Eco-tourists and nature photographers

John C. League. Today, League City is

use La Porte as a center for their tours of

home to some 102,635 people.

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Jacinto

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the nearby High Island sanctuary system and Armand Bayou wetlands. Sailors participate in weekly regattas or simply

Nassau Bay 281-333- 4211 • www.nassaubay.com

sail south from several marinas in La Nassau Bay is far from the crowds of

Porte towards the Gulf.

Houston but close enough to enjoy big city La Porte is also the home of the only

life – a small town atmosphere thriving

sandy beach in Harris County, Sylvan

alongside high-tech business. Bordering

Beach Park, which offers 2,000 linear feet

NASA/Johnson Space Center, the City

of beaches. This venue is great for family

of Nassau Bay is a community based on

parties or business meetings and enjoying

technology and innovation. The city is

(281) 369-4404

the great outdoors. Sylvan Beach Park has

the heart of the U.S. space exploration

2760 W. Walker St.

a maintained playground for children,

program. Nassau Bay is accessible by air

League City, TX 77573

clean benches and picnic tables, a fishing

from anywhere in the world through two

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pier, boat ramp, and an air-conditioned

major airports and a number of private

pavilion.

airfields.

Whether you prefer fishing, sailing, kaya-

Nassau Bay was established in 1962 on

king or watching the sun rise, the warm

the grounds of the famous Spirit of 1776

waters of Galveston Bay are yours to

Ranch. The natural beauty of Nassau

enjoy year-round in La Porte.

Bay is reflected in its well-maintained

League City 281-554-1000 • www.leaguecity.com League City is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the gracious southern atmosphere that has become its trademark. Touring the Historic District, museums,

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parks and public areas where century old native trees still stand. Nassau Bay is also a family-oriented, waterfront community that is fiscally well managed and actively supports the arts in the Bay Area. Seabrook 281-291-5600 • www.seabrooktx.gov

and quaint shops along Main Street lined with canopies of stately 100 year-old

Seabrook exudes the intimacy of a real

Butler Oak trees – is a popular pastime.

hometown, with its rich green lawns,

New master-planned communities, estab-

friendly neighbors and quiet streets, all

lished

multi-family

nestled along the shores of prime water-

housing account for most of the housing

front surroundings. A selection of modern

in League City.

apartments, patio homes and condo-

subdivisions

and

miniums are alternatives to single-family The Dr. Ned & Fay Dudney Nature

residences.

Center offers hiking and biking trails, bird viewing areas and a covered picnic

Seabrook’s Parks & Recreation Depart-

pavilion. Heritage Park has a kayaking

ment takes tremendous pride in its efforts

launch, fishing pond and playgrounds,

to maintain a perfect balance between

perfect for the whole family to enjoy.

man and nature. Maintaining the natural

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environment is important because of

HOUSTON by the NUMBERS Want to know how living the Houston area compares to other cities? Assuming a $60,000 salary in the city you’re moving from and that you’d own a house here, we used a salary/cost of living calculator to help figure out the rest. If you made $53,759 in Denver, for example, your salar y could decrease to $41,995 in Houston - and you’d still maintain the same standard of living. See the table below for the results from a sampling of other cities.

Seabrook’s proximity to Galveston Bay. Wildlife and 159 species of birdlife live in the immediate area. Virgin marshlands and hidden lagoons are attractive breeding grounds and migratory nesting places for White and Brown Pelicans, Ospreys, Cormorants, Herons and Egrets, to name a few. Country clubs, fitness centers, miles of hike and bike trails and acres of parks with pools, tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields offer almost endless recreation choices. From music festivals to wine

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tastings, regattas, car and boat shows and outdoor markets, Seabrook offers a new dimension to getaway living.

Phoenix

61,439

New York City

25,910

Detroit

61,826

Los Angeles

41,996

Austin

61,375

Chicago

50,705

San Francisco

33,401

Las Vegas

54,455

Boston

40,832

Portland

45,498

Denver

53,759

St. Louis

63,697

281- 326-2843 • www.taylorlakevillage.us

Miami

52,467

Raleigh

65,105

With about 4,000 residents, Taylor Lake

Pittsburgh

59,757

Cincinnati

64,818

Dallas

61,311

Charleston

58,336

Fine dining, fresh seafood on the waterfront or a quick meal to go are all a part of Seabrook’s restaurant scene. Markets along the bay sell just-off-the-boat jumbo shrimp, blue crab and fresh fish. Seabrook is coastal living at its best. Taylor Lake Village

and Mud Lake are quiet bedroom communities with quick access to the water. The villages are residential only and offer beautiful forested home sites. Some of the residences are situated on oversize waterfront lots. Building codes and zoning are strictly enforced to ensure the quality of new homes and improvements to existing houses. The tight knit community regularly takes part in swim teams activities, garden club events, and monthly parties. Residents also enjoy the outdoor activities the surrounding lakes offer. Webster 281-332-1826 • www.cityofwebster.com As the gateway to NASA and the central business district of the Clear Lake region, Webster is located midway between downtown Houston and Galveston, along the backbone of Texas—Interstate 45. The

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Martin, Stinger Ghaffarian TechnoloPhoto courtesy of the City of Kemah

gies, Ad Astra Rocket Company, Boeing, TracLabs, NanoRacks, Airbus, and more. Many companies choose Webster to locate

their

U.S.

ARI-Armaturen,

headquarters,

Becker

Marine,

like and

Tri-Sen Systems, as Webster is business’ perfect climate and offers “The Webster Advantage,” which is a combination of low property tax rates, utility rates, and unsurpassed services. When in Webster, live it up at TopGolf, Main Event, Cinemark, Putt-Putt FunHouse, Big Texas Dance Hall, Scout Bar, and much more. Shop at Academy Sports + Outdoors, Fry’s Electronics, Star Furniture, Bed Bath & Beyond, and dine at Pappas Seafood House, La Madeleine, Chuy’s, City of Webster features more than 100

center, which serves over 1.8 million

and Carrabba’s Italian Grill. For an out of

restaurants and entertainment venues, 18

patients annually. And, Webster is the

this world experience, visit Space Center

hotels, and 32 shopping centers. Webster

aerospace capital of the United States,

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Master-Planned Communities and Area Neighborhoods

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HOUSING &

NEIGHBORHOODS With a variety of lifestyle choices, it’s not hard to see why the Clear Lake Area continues to grow year after year. Add together a close to everything location, award-winning schools, and robust business centers and hospitals, and you’ve got a great place to call home, build a business and play sunrise to sunset.

CLEAR LAKE CITY

The small cities and villages scattered

to be popular with families seeking on-site

throughout the Clear Lake Area have

parks and recreation centers, quality schools,

grown over the years and so has the variety

business districts and shopping close by. You

of neighborhoods, each with its own

will learn more about these Master-Planned

THE RESERVE AT CLEAR LAKE CITY

coastal character and lifestyle. If living

communities in the following pages.

This new 372-acre luxury home commu-

on the water is a must, Clear Lake Area

nity is located southeast of Sam Houston

communities offer waterfront properties

Townhouses, apartment homes and a

Parkway and Interstate 45 near Ellington

with easy access to the lake and ultimately

luxury high-rise with panoramic views of

the bay. Some homes even have private

Field. The Reserve at Clear Lake City is the

the lake are popular choices with young

boat slips. Acreage for a rural lifestyle or a

area’s first new home development in two

singles and retirees.

decades. The first phase will feature 165

coastal retreat can also be found. With the arrival of NASA in the early 1960s residential development in the Bay Area soared. Today, some of the most desired neighborhoods in the Houston region are in the Clear Lake Area with over

Determining the right place to live will require a visit to get acquainted with all of the neighborhoods. The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce along with

high-end homes on 55, 70 and 80 foot lots; a mix of traditional single-family and patio homes. A shopping center anchored by an H-E-B Grocery store, shops and restaurants are nearby.

Realtors, builders, property managers, and others who know the local housing market

Neighborhood

are ready to welcome newcomers. Visit

of hiking and biking trails as well as a

Master-Planned communities providing the

www.HoustonNewcomerGuides.com

recreation center with a swimming pool,

latest home designs and amenities continue

access contact information.

216,000 residents.

amenities

include

miles

splash pad, tennis courts and playgrounds.

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Residents are zoned to the award winning

man-made lakes that are surrounded by over

SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR

Clear Creek Independent School District.

100 acres of beautifully landscaped parks

South Shore Harbour offers residents a

www.reserveclearlake.com

and nature trails. West Ranch is zoned to

variety of recreational opportunities in the

the highly rated Friendswood Independent

heart of the Clear Lake Area. Amenities

School District.

include the South Shore Harbour Country

BAY OAKS The original homes in Bay Oaks were constructed in 1989 and the neighborhood was built-out by 2002. It is home to Bay Oaks Country Club and Golf Course. The

Club with a 27-hole championship course designed by Jay Riviere, Dave Marr, and

LEAGUE CITY

Carlton Gipson; a 1,000-slip marina; conference center and 250 room resort hotel; and

690-acre site is comprised of 1,100 homes

MAR BELLA

ranging in price from the upper $300s into

Mar Bella is just minutes from the popular

the millions.

Kemah Boardwalk and less than 25 minutes from Galveston. This resort community features a series of lakes, recreation center

FRIENDSWOOD

with resort pool, pocket parks and walking trails that meander throughout the commu-

WEST RANCH The

expansive

766-acre

nity. Students attend the exclusive Clear West

a 70,000 square-feet state-of-the-art fitness center. Early learning and day care facilities, shopping centers, restaurants, medical facilities and Clear Creek Independent School District schools are nearby.

WESTOVER PARK Westover Park is a master-planned commu-

Ranch

Creek Education Village almost in the

Master-Planned community is under devel-

community’s backyard. Prices vary per

nity conveniently located on the south side

opment along the banks of Clear Creek

builder, lot size, features and floor plan.

of FM 518 in League City, approximately three miles west of Interstate 45. Amenities

and Chigger Creek. Some of Houston’s top homebuilders offer single-family homes and

THE TOWNSHIP

include a recreation center with swimming

estates starting from the $350,000s. Plan-

This quaint community is located in the heart

pool, a multi-purpose sports field, play-

ners have balanced the community with two

of old town League City. Newly built homes

ground, lake, and park. Children in the

feature colonial inspired architectural design,

community attend schools in the Clear

large front porches and oversized home sites.

Creek Independent School District.

Those children living in The Township attend the acclaimed Clear Creek Independent

VICTORY LAKES

School District..

The Victory Lakes clubhouse is the heart of this family-active community. With a general

TUSCAN LAKES

purpose room, cafe, library and administrative

Tuscan Lakes is a master-planned commu-

offices the club house hosts most community

nity by the acclaimed Johnson Corporation.

meetings, clubs and organized events. Ameni-

The community is spread over 870-acres

ties include a playground; multipurpose court

where thoughtfully sited open spaces and

for basketball and other activities; two regula-

trails enhance the lifestyle. Aqueducts as

tion tennis courts; volleyball court; and picnic

gracefully aged as their Italian models,

areas with grills and tables.

rolling hills and beautiful flowers fill the environmentally

sensitive

landscape.

Cypress Point, the resort-style recreation center, is accented by a stone fireplace that is a year-round gathering spot for residents. Upon

completion,

1,800

CLEAR LAKE SHORES, EL LAGO, TAYLOR LAKE VILLAGE, NASSAU BAY

single-family

homes and a number of multi-family units

Pre-owned homes in these charming villages

will have quick access to commercial and

offer premium locations, waterfront, and

retail areas outside the gates of Tuscan

oversized lots that cannot be duplicated in

Lakes. Families living in the Tuscan Lakes

newer developments. You will find a variety

community attend the Clear Creek Indepen-

of home styles from upscale custom and

dent School District. For more information

modern contemporary to transitional home

www.tuscanlakes.com

designs in the villages.

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KEMAH, SEABROOK AND WEBSTER EDGEWATER Edgewater is the perfect combination of convenience and seclusion. This Bay Area waterfront community features palm treelined streets, a 35-acre nature preserve, and panoramic views of Clear Creek. Edgewater is located on the new Nasa Parkway Bypass at Interstate 45 and is serviced by Clear Creek Independent School District. www.edgewaterwebster.com Charming cottages and homes with age and character are traditionally found in established neighborhoods in Kemah, Seabrook and Webster. The houses appeal to buyers who desire unique homes that reflect the early beginnings of the area. Picture perfect bungalows with the latest technology as well as houses ready for updating are on the market in these small cities.

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Whether you chose a new house or a pre-owned home, an apartment or a townhouse, you will quickly become accustomed to the friendly atmosphere, top-notch school districts and the scenic beauty of the beaches and waterways of these coastal villages.

TEXAS CITY LAGO MAR Lago Mar is a brand-new 2,033-acre MasterPlanned community on Holland Road west of Interstate 45. Lago Mar is just minutes from Galveston and its many attractions

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including Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, Galveston Pleasure Pier and the historical Strand. The Tanger Outlet Mall, near the community’s gated entrance, is a draw for the fun-loving and savvy shoppers. Adventure Pointe, a 35-acre amusement park, coming to the community, will feature a speedway, mini golf, a water park, midway-styled boardwalk, an outdoor ice skating rink and an outdoor entertainment venue with seating for up to 1,200. Students attend classes in the Dickinson Independent School District. LagoMarinTexasCity.com 

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The

HOME FRONT In Clear Lake, almost every housing budget can be accommodated. Single-family home buyers can choose eco-friendly designs, new homes in master-planned neighborhoods, luxury residences in gated communities or resale homes in established districts.

In making a decision to buy, build or

touches vary from builder to builder.

features to personalize the house. Previous

lease there are several questions every

Some builders work with home-buyers

owners may have planted additional trees,

home shopper should ask. Do you prefer

to customize rooms, adjust the square

installed landscaping and made changes to

a new housing development or an estab-

footage of the house, add detail to inte-

the original structure of the house.

lished neighborhood? What schools best

riors, special appliance packages and

suit your childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s educational needs? Is

energy saving features.

leasing the wise choice for the short term?

Hire a licensed inspector to go through the house and evaluate its condition. The inspec-

Whether buying a new home or a resale

tion process determines if the dwelling is

HOME OWNERSHIP NEW HOMES

property, home buyers should become

structurally sound, with a good foundation

familiar

and

and roof. If repairs are required get several

If a new home is your choice, there are many

homeowners association regulations that

estimates for the cost of the entire project.

might be in effect. Taxes are another

A good source of referrals is the Clear Lake

consideration, and will vary by the

Area Chamber of Commerce.

outstanding home sites and builders in the Clear Lake Area. Home sites in subdivisions, waterfront lots and rural acreage are only a few of the choices in the Clear Lake Area.

with

deed

restrictions

county, school district and MUD where property is located.

Remodeling may involve simple modifications or require complex changes to the

Model homes in new communities show-

RESALE HOMES

structure of the house. You may need to

case the features and options home

Resale homes are usually located in estab-

hire a professional contractor to achieve

builders offer. Visiting different model

lished neighborhoods whose residents are

your objectives. These companies can

homes is time well spent when making a

involved in community activities, local

paint, move walls, update cabinets, coun-

new-home purchase.

schools, churches, and businesses. These

tertops, bathroom fixtures, flooring, add

homes may have many of the amenities

on to the existing structure and more. It is

The architectural styles, floor plans, inte-

families already desire or offer the potential

a good idea to get several bids in writing

rior finishes, appliances and other custom

for a major transformation by adding custom

and check the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s references. The

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Retail Sales..............$88,892,139,887

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Area (sq.mi.)..........................1,777.5

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Population..........................4,538,028 Change from 2010.....................10.9

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Galveston County

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Altitude (ft.) ..................sea level–40

C Friendswood k 528

League City

40'

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197

1764

La Marque

197

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Prop. Value..............$30,079,936,427

Texas City

T 519

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Retail Sales................$3,883,946,813

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517

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517

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Population.............................322,225 Change from 2010.....................10.6

Partly island, partly coastal; flat, artificial drainage; sandy, loam, clay soils; broken by bays.

3005

San Luis Pass 0

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8 MILES

NASA Rocket Launcher

Although home prices have risen in Houston, it still ranks as one of the most affordable big cities in the U.S. for homeownership. Despite a flattening economy, Houston home sales stayed stable in 2017 and even gained momentum toward the end of the year, ultimately setting a record of 79,117 for single-family homes sales closed over the year, according to the Houston Association of Realtors. More good news comes in the form of relaxed lending standards that could benefit first-time buyers. In late 2014, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two federally chartered mortgage corpora-

Bay

tions, relaxed lending guidelines that were Clear Lake Area has an excellent selection

Similar to an apartment, but usually

of quality pre-owned homes.

offering

space

and

amenities,

condos and townhomes can also be

RENTING & LEASING

leased. These properties are usually listed

Most apartment locators maintain a data-

with area Realtors or property manage-

base of information about area complexes.

ment companies. Occasionally individual

For newcomers planning to rent, apart-

owners list their units in area newspapers.

tightened after the national housing crisis that began in 2008. Now, some buyers can get a mortgage with only 3 percent down payment and a minimum FICO credit score of 620. Homebuyer assistance programs are also offered by various government

agencies.

Some

groups,

ment locators can help you select the

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ideal rental property. Once you have

Quality, single-family rental properties

determined the area and price range, local

can be difficult to find. A one-year lease

experts will give you specific information

is standard, and owners may handle their

about available units and arrange viewing

property. Large, upscale homes usually

appointments. These services are provided

command the full market rate, and expect

at no charge to the prospective renter.

security deposits on single-family homes to

26'

Often, newcomers desire executive apartments until their permanent residence becomes available. Visit www.HoustonNewcomerGuides.com to contact an apartment locating service or an area Realtor for suggestions.

equal one month’s rent. Renters of singlefamily homes usually pay utility bills. Renters should always sign a lease for any property they intend to occupy whether it is an apartment or a single-family home. Many apartment complexes use standard

Many multi-family residences have fire-

leases endorsed by the Texas Apartment

places, ceiling fans, built-in microwave

Association (TAA) and Houston Apart-

ovens, washer/dryer connections, on-site

ment Association.

recreational facilities and covered parking. range from six months to one year. Month-

MANAGEABLE, AFFORDABLE LIFESTYLE

to-month leases are available but usually

Many lenders can pre-approve mortgage

command premium prices. Many apart-

applications which make it easier to nego-

ment communities have strict policies

tiate the purchase contract. To get started,

regarding pets. All complexes that allow

assemble the required loan documents

pets require additional deposits that are

and consult with banks, credit unions, and

refunded when the lease is terminated.

mortgage companies.

Most require a security deposit, and leases

Call me to discuss your real estate needs. Are you relocating to the Greater Houston / Galveston area? Do you need to upsize or downsize? As a Texas Licensed REALTOR® and 40+ year resident of the Clear Lake Area, I can help! Contact me today for the results you deserve.

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including teachers, police officers and firefighters, may also qualify for special assistance programs.

“We will provide timely, knowledgeable and dedicated service to locate and secure the property that best meets your needs and requirements. Whether you choose to lease, buy or sell, we will skillfully guide you every step of the way.”

The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University reported that the Bay Area’s median single-family home price was a very affordable $226,775 in December 2017. Combined with quality schools, excellent medical and recreational facilities, the booming business climate and short commute times to other parts of Houston, the Clear Lake Area is a very desirable place to live.

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The following pages cover the basics of financing a home, along with some special considerations for unique circumstances in the Clear Lake Area market.

HOW MUCH CAN YOU AFFORD? Determining an affordable purchase price for a home is the essential first step to home ownership. Experts recommend spending about 28 percent of the

household budget on housing, and a recent Rice University study found that Houstonians typically spend about 30 percent of their incomes on housing, so the city overall is right in line with that advice, albeit slightly on the high side. Experts also suggest that household expenses not exceed 43 percent of personal income before taxes. The mortgage payment, insurance, credit card balances, utilities, food and health care as well as any payments on outstanding loans and leases are expenses, while household income includes salary and other declared revenue such as dividends and royalties. In the case of high-rises, mid-rises and other types of housing where a monthly maintenance fee is charged, that too must be considered in the overall expenses. Developed by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, the Texas Housing Affordability Index (THAI) measures the ratio of median household income required to buy a median-priced home, using a 30-year mortgage with a

Choosing a Realtor

The right realtor can save you thousands. Buying or selling a house involves real estate law, title insurance policies, home warranties, home-lending practices, appraisals, inspections, hazard insurance, surveys and other issues; the services of a realtor are highly recommended. Especially for people new to the area, a realtor can save time and money and provide local knowledge. A realtor can swiftly locate homes that fit with your lifestyle, price range, educational needs, and location.

How do you c hoose t he right rea ltor ? First, understand the difference between a real-estate agent and a realtor. Only professionals who are members of the National Association of REALTORS® (and other local associations) can use this designation and they must abide by a strict code of ethics based on competency, fairness and integrity. A realtor who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS ® cannot discriminate against someone based on race, religion, gender, handicap, family status or national origin. 26

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Talk to a number of realtors before making your decision, talk to some of their previous clients and review their current and recent listings. You might want to ask the following:

• How long have you worked in real estate?

• Is real estate your full-time job?

• Do you prefer to work with buyers or sellers?

• Do you specialize in a particular area or neighborhood?

• What is the average price of properties that you close?

• How many closings do you have each year?

• Do you work on a team?

• Do you have any designations, certifications, awards or special training?

The Clear Lake Area Newcomer and Relocation Guide is an excellent resource for locating local real estate professionals. More information at HoustonNewcomerGuides.com in the Real Estate section.

20 percent down payment as its model. A THAI of 1.00 indicates that the median household income is just enough to qualify for a loan to purchase the median-priced home. Houston’s most recent THAI was an impressive 1.79, higher than state and national THAI averages.

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MORTGAGE OPTIONS Several different types of mortgages are common today. A standard 30-year fixed rate mortgage is the most common way to finance a home; 15-year fixed rate mortgages are another option. The 40-year mortgage has become more popular in some parts of the country where home prices are rising fast, but many experts agree that the tradeoff of a slightly lower monthly payment for much more interest paid over the life of the loan does not make economic sense. For all fixedrate loans, the amount of the mortgage payment, the interest rate and the term of the loan are fixed and fully self-amortizing, which means at the end of the term, the principal has been repaid. The purchase price less the down payment is the principal of the mortgage. Dividing the principal by the number of payments in a 30- year or 15- year mortgage and adding the interest determines the monthly house payment. Escrow money for taxes and insurance is added to the payments according to the terms of the lender, and the amounts are recalculated annually. The Alternative Mortgage Instrument (AMI) is a loan in which at least one of the four components vary. The most common AMI is the Adjustable Rate Mortgage with a variable interest rate. Customarily, the ARM interest rate begins low and periodically adjusts either up or down within limits based on a pre-specified index. The initial low rate, and therefore, the lower monthly payment, enables the buyer to meet the income and debt-ratio requirement.

DOWN PAYMENT The down payment is the cash committed toward the purchase of a home. For most loans, a down payment of 20 percent of

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the purchase price is required to avoid paying

Private

Mortgage

Insurance

(PMI), although it is possible to take out a secondary loan to avoid PMI.

INTEREST RATES Interest rates fluctuate frequently and vary from lender to lender. Interest on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage is likely to be different from that of a 15-year, and adjustable rate mortgages reset according to the terms of the lender.

CLOSING COSTS Typically between 2 to 5 percent of the purchase price of a home, closing costs

include related fees such as costs for running credit reports, loan origination, appraisal, survey, title insurance, and discount points paid to lower the interest rate. Closing costs are typically paid by the buyer at the time of closing.

PRE-APPROVAL VS. PRE-QUALIFICATION Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is beneficial because it gives sellers a level of assurance that the prospective buyer can obtain a mortgage – a big plus in a competitive market. Pre-approval requires the completion of a loan application and sometimes a fee. Pre-qualification, on the other hand, is just an estimate of a

mortgage that a prospective buyer might qualify for.

TAX DEDUCTIONS Some home purchase costs are deductible if you itemize deductions. These costs may include mortgage interest, real estate taxes and PMI payments. For more information, visit irs.gov or ask your tax preparer or attorney.

BANKS Banks offer a full range of services that usually include mortgages at competitive rates. In addition to checking and savings accounts,

their

mortgage

lending

another option for homebuyers. Be sure to ask about fees associated with the bank’s services, different accounts, minimum

CREDIT REPORTS Lenders need your credit report, which is an analysis of your credit history over the last seven-to-ten years. Called the FICO score, it includes your employment history, your payment activity, the amount you owe, the amount of

balance

requirements,

ATM

charges,

availability of funds policy, direct deposit and other options. Contact the Texas Department of Banking toll free 877-2765554 or visit www.dob.texas.gov.

CREDIT UNIONS Credit unions are a good source to check

available credit you’re using, the length of the history, any

for mortgage loans because they may offer

new credit and other factors. You will be scored anywhere

lower or competitive rates. Historically,

between 301 and 850, with anything over 740 considered an

credit unions have been employer-based

excellent score. Higher scores lead to better loans and lower rates. There are three credit reporting agencies and you may contact them to obtain your credit history.

financial institutions but today it is common for credit unions to be community-based, meaning that anyone can use a credit union as their primary financial institution. Members are insured for up to $250,000 per account by the National

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EDUCATION IN THE CLEAR LAKE AREA When parents consider moving to a new home, one of the most important considerations is the educational opportunities that will be available to their children. The quality of education in the Clear Lake Area is the result of careful planning, commitment and high goals--quality is never an accident.

Parents and students in the Clear Lake

developed in Clear Lake Area schools have

expectations for the English III end-of-

Area can choose from a wealth of special-

been heralded by educational leaders across

course assessments.

ized programs that help them to develop

the U.S. A national comparison of urban

solid skills and cultivate their individual

schools showed area students score higher

At the high school level, the three grad-

interests. Education is an important issue

on tests, drop out less and are more likely to

uation programs are the Minimum High

with Clear Lake Area residents – especially

attend college.

School Program (MHSP), the Recommended High School Program (RHSP), and

the STEM curriculum.

STAAR

the Distinguished Achievement Program

Proximity to NASA has fostered this outlook

The

(DAP). End-of-course (EOC) assessments

on education and residents take great pride

Academic Readiness (STAAR) measures

are mandated. High school students take

in their schools. Classes across all grade

a child’s performance, as well as academic

EOC exams as they complete each subject,

levels are designed to stimulate talents in the

growth, college and career readiness. Results

with the tests counting as 15 percent of the

arts and sciences. These include multilin-

from STAAR calculate annual school and

final grade in the courses.

gual programs, vocational education, special

district performance ratings.

State

Texas

Assessments

Texas charter schools operate under and

education, enrichment programs and dual All students in grades 3-8 are tested in

receive academic accountability ratings from

reading and math, with students in specific

the Texas Education Agency and adhere to

school,

grades tested in science, social studies and

the same STAAR test requirements as public

educators are “hands-on” in the quality

writing. Grades 3-8 STAAR tests in reading

school districts. Open-enrollment charter

curriculum they provide students throughout

and mathematics, by law, must be linked

schools have the flexibility to adapt to the

the bay area. Innovative teaching techniques

from grade to grade and to performance

educational needs of individual students

credit courses. From

pre-school

graduate

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for a personalized learning environment

stem education. The public-private initia-

In addition to its regular educational

where students can achieve more. Select

tive of academies, professional development

programs, the District offers comprehen-

charter schools even provide curriculum

centers and networks is designed to improve

sive, award-winning programs in career

that specializes in a certain field such as the

instruction and academic performance in

and technical education, special education,

arts, mathematics or science. Some charter

science and mathematics-related subjects at

bilingual education, compensatory educa-

schools offer students in grades 9-12 the

secondary schools.

tion and gifted and talented education. The district is equally strong in fine arts and is

opportunity to take both high school and college courses at no cost. For

district

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Clear Creek Independent School District www.ccisd.net • 281-284-0000 The

Clear

Creek

Independent

School

District (CCISD) is home to explorers and adventurers and is “Leading the Way in the

STEM EDUCATION STEM, (an acronym for science, tech-

21st Century.”

nology, engineering and math education) is

Nestled alongside the NASA Johnson Space

an interdisciplinary and applied approach

Center in Houston and the boating waters

that is coupled with hands-on, prob-

of the Gulf of Mexico, the district proudly

lem-based learning. Advocates of integrated

serves the educational needs of more than

approaches

41,000 students.

stem

education

believe

teaching stem in a more connected manner, especially in the context of real-world issues,

Clear Creek ISD is the 29th largest school

can make stem subjects more relevant

district in Texas, employs nearly 5,000 staff

to students and teachers. The goal being

members and spans 103 square-miles, 13

to increase the number of students who

municipalities, and two counties (Harris and

consider a career in a STEM-related field

Galveston). Governed by a high performing

and to improve college readiness.

Board of Trustees, Clear Creek ISD prides itself on involving all stakeholders in making

parent teacher association volunteers and booster clubs is exceptional. CCISD is recognized for superior financial management. The district especially appreciates its business and community partnerships and their substantial contributions to the quality programs and recognized academic achievements. Dickinson Independent School District www.dickinsonisd.org • 281-229-6000 The Dickinson Independent School District offers its 11,000 students a full-range of educational opportunities through the efforts of more than 1,400 administrators, teachers and support personnel. The district’s 61 square-miles encompass the city of Dickinson and the unincorporated communities of Bacliff and San Leon as well as a portion of League City, La Marque and Texas City.

Educators want to include art in STEM

curriculum, finance, and policy decisions.

making STEAM. Proponents of STEAM

Dr. Greg Smith, Superintendent, was named

Dickinson ISD is a growing district where

see art as a way of offering more diverse

Texas Superintendent of the Year in 2012 by

student enrollment has increased by nearly

learning opportunities, and better access to

the Texas Association of School Boards and

4,000 students over the past 10 years. Dick-

STEM programs for all types of learners.

the 2013 Superintendent of the Year by the

inson’s central location and its “small-town”

Engaging students’ strengths using art activi-

Texas PTA.

atmosphere attract families whose members

ties increases motivation and the probability

can easily commute to either the Houston or Clear Creek ISD is comprised of 26 elemen-

of stem success.

Galveston areas.

tary, 10 intermediate, and 7 high schools. According to a recent poll of U.S. CEOs,

Each campus is led by a team of experi-

To accommodate the growing student enroll-

employers will need 1.6 million new

enced and compassionate administrators,

ment, Dickinson ISD opened the Lobit

STEM employees by 2019. In 2013, the

teachers and support personnel. CCISD

Education Village in August 2016. The

average

about

is also home to the state’s first Education

campus features Louis G. Lobit Elemen-

$80,000 annually; roughly 1.7 times the

Village which includes an elementary, inter-

tary and Elva C. Lobit Middle School.

average yearly U.S. wage.

mediate and a high school on one campus.

This new campus design provides many

This PK-12 campus includes shared and

opportunities for students and staff with

There are several STEM initiatives in Texas

multi-use facilities that have been created

collaborative learning spaces and a large

to inspire existing and new programs. The

with a community of learners in mind.

outdoor courtyard with learning stations.

mathematics (T-STEM) initiative provides

CCISD students outperform their statewide

Another innovative program which opened

peers on all Texas standardized tests and

this year is a STEM Academy at Barber

college readiness indicators.

Middle School. The academy offers 100 fifth

stem

occupation

paid

Texas science, technology, engineering and foundational

approach

empower

teachers, inspire students and advance the

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grade students from across Dickinson ISD

emphasizes academic skills, higher academic

Decathlon program FHS has won more

the opportunity to experience innovative

thinking and cooperative learning strategies.

state championships than any other high school in the nation.

science, technology, engineering and math instruction through their core subject areas. Dickinson ISD students and staff excel in

FISD has six campuses: one K-5 campus, one K-3, two 3-5 intermediate campus, one 6-8

The FHS Band and Choir as well as the

grade junior high and one 9-12 high school.

Friendswood Junior High Band and Choir have won prestigious competitions at all

many areas, with consistent achievements noted in local, state and national events and

UIL participation is high with many state

levels. The Drama Department has won

contests for sports, band, choir, dance team,

winners in the majority of all athletic

more UIL competitions than any other

art contests, FFA, Robotics and many more.

programs advancing to the playoffs where

high school group in the State over the past

The district participates in the state’s largest

many teams reach the top. The District

10 years. In 1987, members of the FISD

UIL category for academic, fine arts and

was awarded the 2014, 2010 and 2009

School Board implemented a Character Ed

athletic competitions.

Lone Star Cup, which honors a district for

program. Since then the Westwood Elemen-

top academic and athletic records, and has

tary was named the first State School

continued to be in the top three other years.

of Character and a National School of

Friendswood Independent School District www.myfisd.com • 281-482-1267 The FISD School Board was named 2016 Outstanding School Board of the Year in Region IV and is currently being considered for the top honors at the state level. The Friendswood Independent School District was established in 1948 and covers 15 square-miles. Fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency, the district’s curriculum

Character. Friendswood High School was named in the “Nation’s Top 1500 High Schools” by Newsweek Magazine. US News and World Report placed the school in the top 30 comprehensive high schools in Texas. Consequently, the many awards its clubs, organizations, sports, and programs receive make FHS a top contender in the State and Nation. In the Academic

The FISD philosophy is based on active partnerships between parents, the community and the schools, and a commitment to the realization of each and every student’s potential. Friendswood ISD is rated as one of the most effective and efficient school districts in the state with a below average tax rate. The district has earned the highest award for

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financial management and is recognized by State Comptroller for financial transparency. La Porte Independent School District www.lpisd.org • 281-604-7000 La Porte ISD is committed to the needs of more than 7,700 students and their families. Nestled along Galveston Bay, La Porte ISD encompasses 55 square-miles in southeast Harris County. The district serves students in the communities of La Porte, Shoreacres and Morgan’s Point as well as small sections of Deer Park and Pasadena. Support from the community helps to give La Porte ISD a special “hometown” feeling in a location just 20 minutes away from the metropolitan Houston area. La Porte ISD has 12 campuses--including one high school, two junior high schools, a sixth grade campus, seven elementary schools and a school of choice—as well as over 1,000 employees. Through a partnership with San Jacinto College, the La Porte ISD/San Jacinto College Center offers additional opportunities to high school dual enrollment students, and the Accelerated College Education (ACE) program allows students to earn their associate degrees along with their high school diplomas. Among the many other quality educational programs and services offered by La Porte ISD are pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, dual language and bilingual education, gifted and talented education, Advanced Placement and Pre-Advanced Placement, special education and career

education and adaptable workplace environments. Completing the cycle, many Pasadena ISD alumni make Pasadena their home after graduation, working and raising their families in the community.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Odyssey Academy www.odyssey-academy.com Charter schools were created to increase

Pasadena ISD is a large urban district

the choice of learning opportunities within

employing around 7,650 employees and

the public school system. By creating addi-

serving approximately 55,000 students in 67 schools. The district covers portions of Pasadena, South Houston, Houston and Pearland and offers area residents 36 elementary, 12 middle, 10 intermediate, six high schools, and two schools of choice and two alternative campuses. The district is home to the annual McDonald’s Texas Invitational Basketball Tournament, one of the largest high school tournaments in the country. The tournament has garnered nearly $2 million in proceeds since its inception in 2003, benefiting the Pasadena ISD Education Foundation’s Mini Grant Program.

tional educational options for students, law makers believed different and innovative learning methods would be created and used, improving student learning. With these purposes in mind, Odyssey Academy has been educating students in the greater Galveston County area for 20 years with great success. The school uses four effective approaches that in combination are unique to the school, and set OA apart from other public school programs: • Odyssey Academy offers a full day prekindergarten program for qualifying three and four year old children. There is strong

Students at Pasadena ISD meet challenges

evidence showing that young children

head on and engage in rigorous curriculum.

who participate in high-quality pre-k

The number of students involved in dual

programs enter school more ready to

credit and Advanced Placement classes

learn than their peers. OA believes parents

continues to grow as part of Pasadena ISD’s

who would like to give their children this

commitment to College and Career Read-

advantage should have the opportunity to

iness. Pasadena graduates have attended

do so.

some of the top universities in the country like Harvard, Stanford, Princeton and Rice

• Odyssey Academy focuses on leadership

University. The district also offers students

skills from prekindergarten through high

opportunities to earn an associate degree,

school using FranklinCovey’s Leader in

graduate with a diploma, earn college credits,

Me and The 7 Habits. These programs

gain professional certification or a license in

teach 21st century leadership and life

high-demand areas like engineering, nursing

skills to students and help to create a

and technical education.

and welding.

culture of student empowerment based on

Pasadena Independent School District www.pasadenaisd.org • 713-740-0000

Pasadena ISD students excel in and outside

the idea that every child can be a leader.

Pasadena

Independent

School

District

is molding today’s learners into tomorrow’s leaders. The district has championed innovative educational learning initiatives supported by advanced programs and technology driven resources that foster student

of the classroom. They participate in an

• Odyssey Academy is a STEAM school.

exceptional fine arts program earning the

STEAM is an acronym for Science,

district the distinction of being named one

Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and

of the best communities for music education.

Mathematics. Teachers focus on these

Students compete and excel in music, band,

subjects to help students develop the

choir, orchestra, visual arts, theatre arts and

critical thinking and problem solving

dance.

skills needed to be successful in the 21st century.

success. Through positive community and

Pasadena ISD’s exceptional staff members

business support, the district provides a menu

have created an endless cycle of student

• Odyssey Academy offers dual credit

of post-secondary, technical and specialized

achievement preparing the students of today

and early college programs. Dual credit

opportunities that prepare students for higher

to be the leaders of tomorrow.

allows students to earn college credits

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while still attending high school. Early College is an innovative program that

HIGHER EDUCATION

for more than 50 years. With four campuses close to home or work, we serve more than

helps students earn an associate degree

College of the Mainland

30,000 students, all of whom benefit from

while simultaneously earning their high

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school diploma. The OA community believes that all students can learn and achieve their goals when they set their mind to do it. They want to see every student achieve and succeed in education and in life! Galveston Campus (PK-12) 2412 61st Stree, Galveston, Texas 77551 409-750-9289 | 409-684-2366 Bay Area Campus (PK-8) 2600 Stanley Drive, El Lago, Texas 77586 281-326-4555 | 281-545-0590

College of the Mainland is a learning-cen-

pathway for success.

tered, comprehensive community college

Accredited by the Southern Association of

dedicated to student success.

At College

Colleges and Schools, San Jacinto College is

of the Mainland they believe that everyone

committed to being a leader in educational

deserves an education. As a learning-centered

excellence, employing top-notch instructors

institution, they strive to boost the intellec-

and providing state-of-the-art facilities.

tual and economic prosperity of the diverse communities we serve. Be sure to take a

Students can choose from a number of

moment to browse their website and review

options to propel them into a career or

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San Jacinto College is powerfully connected to the business communities throughout

Surrounded by monuments of history, indus-

Houston. This gives our students big opportu-

tries and maritime enterprises of today, and

nities in the hottest industries, from aerospace

the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto

to healthcare, energy to education, IT to

College has been helping students succeed

international commerce. San Jac stays on top

St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal School is located 3 miles from the historic NASA Johnson Space Center in Nassau Bay in Clear Lake. Its genesis was the settlement of the area around the Manned Spacecraft Center (later the Johnson Space Center) and the establishment of our church, St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church. Like the Space Center, our school strives to develop a unique environment that supports a spirit of discovery and creative thinking. Our dedicated faculty and staff work collaboratively to design a holistic academic program that cultivates our students’ natural inquisitiveness while also challenging them to be thoughtful scholars and culturally competent leaders. Our program is that necessary 21st century twist on a classical education that prepares our students for an ever-evolving world. To connect with St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal School or to schedule a private tour of the school please visit us online please visit stesnb.org.

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Lee College, Baytown • 281-425-5611 -

UHCL partnered with the City of Pearland

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Lee College’s main campus occupies 40

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degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant

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Classes officially began at UHCL Pearland

San Jac recognizes the importance of maritime careers to the city of Houston

Campus in 2010.

and its economy. The new Maritime Tech-

University of Houston-Clear Lake

nology and Training Center opened in

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2016 to accommodate the growing need for skilled mariners across the region and provide students with United States Coast Guard-approved and internationally-recognized training. In addition to quality education, San Jac provides a lively college experience, complete

For more than four decades, the university has filled a vital niche in higher education,

University of Houston-Clear Lake represents

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A partnership-oriented, community-minded

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UHCL has a student population of close

and entertainment, and active student

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Independent School District and a portion

share distinguished records of achievement in

encourages students to cultivate talents,

of Clear Creek ISD.

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strengths and interests that help fulfill career

with competitive athletics, renowned arts

ambitions. In addition, UHCL assists more than 500 veteran students in reaching their educational goals and offers support through its Capt. Wendell M. Wilson Office of Veteran Services. Expansion continues for the university with the opening of the STEM and Classroom Building, a 121,575-square-foot building

MANY PATHS TO HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS. If you are passionate about helping others and saving lives, then a certificate or associate degree in a health science program from San Jacinto College can provide a path to a rewarding future. We offer programs in a variety of disciplines, giving you options that lead to high-demand careers.

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that fosters hands-on training experiences, and the Recreation and Wellness Center, an 81,709-square-feet facility that serve as the home for the Exercise and Health Sciences program and Fitness and Human Performance program and recreational activities for students, faculty and staff. At UHCL Pearland

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You can take care of many things before you make a major move. But, knowing who to call and when, where to go, and how to get there is a big part of putting down roots. Relax, this chapter will help you along the way.

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Houston,

Galveston County and Harris County will make your move much smoother, especially if you are relocating from out of state. To help get you started, the following pages offer some general tips on Houston’s basic services. More helpful information on moving is at www.HoustonNewcomerGuides.com

MOVING COMPANIES If you are moving from out of state, it may be necessary to hire a moving company. The best time to move is the middle of the month rather than the end or during summer vacation, when moving companies are usually busiest. At the other extreme, Houston’s global economy draws newcomers from around the world, and there are a few important considerations to keep in mind when moving from overseas. If your overseas move is work-related, find out how much of the expense will be covered. As a general

rule, many experts recommend scaling your belongings down to essential items and those with emotional value. Find out about import fees and duty costs, especially for items you may have purchased overseas. Also consider the size of your new space: will it be larger or smaller than the home you’re leaving? If you’re a U.S. citizen who is moving back from overseas, then you might have many items in U.S. storage, so you’ll also need to plan the logistics of getting these to your new home.

TYPES OF MOVING ESTIMATES Most companies give free estimates based on distance and the weight of household contents. Some moving companies include the costs of packing materials in their bid while others break out supplies separately. Packing services, fuel charges, wait time and temporary storage costs may vary considerably so be sure to ask about all charges. Moving companies offer three types of estimates: the binding estimate, non-binding estimate and not-to-exceed binding estimate.

The binding estimate lists all items to be shipped and the required services on the estimate form, and the price quoted is the binding price. Every charge is itemized, so that if an item is added or deleted, it is easy to re-calculate the cost. The moving company must also specify the length of time the price quote is in effect, which is usually 60 days. This type of estimate does not require additional payment over the amount of the estimate. The non-binding estimate, is determined after the truck is loaded and weighed, and charges above the estimate can run more than 20 percent. Be sure to attend the truck weigh-ins both before and after furniture and household items are loaded to accurately calculate the total weight. The estimated amount of your move should be entered on each form that is prepared by the mover, including orders for special services and bills of lading. If the amounts are not included, do not sign or accept the document. The third type of estimate, called the not-to-exceed estimate, is usually the best.

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The mover gives a binding estimate, then weighs the vehicle and reduces the price if the weight is less than anticipated. Ask all movers if they offer this type of service.

need photo identification in Texas when voting in person

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In most jurisdictions, pets not wearing license tags and/or on a leash can be impounded. Dogs and cats in Texas must be vaccinated against rabies by four months of age. Boosters are given one year after the initial vaccination, and pets will need to be vaccinated at one to three year intervals depending on local requirements. Laws regulating the number of pets and exotic animals allowed per household vary from city to city.

Be aware that many moving companies fall behind schedule, so consider hiring a moving company that will guarantee a pickup and delivery date. Make sure those dates are in the contract. Pick-up and delivery dates should not be open-ended. Although moving companies provide liability insurance on household belongings by the pound, it is wise to purchase extra insurance that provides additional coverage, especially for those items that are more valuable. Tax deductions may apply to your move so keep appropriate records. Contact the I.R.S. at 800-829-1040 or www.irs.gov, or ask your tax preparer or attorney.

POLICE DEPARTMENT The Houston Police Department and municipal police departments protect the area. Both Harris and Galveston Counties have Sheriff ’s Departments and Constables who actively patrol outside of the cities. Law enforcement agencies offer crime prevention tips and services like document disposal days to help prevent identity theft.

FIRE DEPARTMENT The Houston Fire Department (HFD) and volunteer fire departments in Harris and Galveston Counties protect the area. The Houston Fire Department’s specialty teams include hazardous materials experts, a highrise rescue squad and a team trained to deal with emergencies at the airports. Most departments also offer community safety programs and inspections on request. For more information about services, contact the Houston Fire Department Public Affairs at 832-394-6633.

VOTER REGISTRATION To vote in Texas, you must be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen. You must submit a voter registration form; to register or obtain information in Harris County, call 713-368-2000 or Galveston County call 409-766-2280. You will

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TRANSPORTATION DRIVING IN TEXAS The laws that regulate driving differ from state to state. Newcomers should become familiar with all of the laws to assure their safety and be in compliance while driving on the streets and highways. These are a few of the laws that newcomers should know: • The driver and front seat passenger must wear seat belts. • Children who are younger than eight years of age or less than 4 feet nine inches tall must be secured in an approved car seat. • Highway traffic has the right-of-way and need not yield to entering traffic. • It is legal to turn right on red after coming to a complete stop. To obtain a copy of Texas Motor Vehicle Laws, write to the General Services Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773. To obtain a Texas driver’s license go online to www. txdps.state.tx.us.

TEXAS LAW PROHIBITS TEXTING WHILE DRIVING The statewide ban on texting and driving went into effect on September 1, 2017. Drivers can still use phones to talk handsfree, to play music, operate a GPS, report a crime and seek emergency help.

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Drivers getting a ticket for violating the no-texting law face a misdemeanor charge and a fine between $25 to $99; penalties can be as much as $200 for repeat offenders. Drivers convicted of texting and driving who causes serious injury or death to others face a fine of up to $4,000 and up to one year in jail.

VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION Vehicles in Texas are issued a blue-bordered registration sticker that serves as a combined proof of registration and inspection with one expiration date (two steps, one sticker). Passing vehicle inspection will be a requirement to renew a registration. Vehicles must be registered within 30 days of relocating to Texas. In Harris County, register a vehicle at the Clear Lake Courthouse Annex Building, 16603 Buccaneer, 281-486-7250. Registration requirements include the vehicle’s title, proof of liability insurance, drivers license and cash, check, or money order to cover various registration and license fees.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION METRO offers reliable express service to and from the Clear Lake Area. For bus schedules and Park & Ride locations go online to www.ridemetro.org or call METRO at 713-635-4000.

AIRPORTS BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT 2800 N Terminal Rd., Houston, TX 77032 281-230-3100 Located in north Houston, Bush Intercontinental offers nonstop or direct service to hundreds of cities throughout the U.S. and around the world. It serves more than 40 million passengers annually, including about 10 million international passengers.

WILLIAM P. HOBBY AIRPORT 7800 Airport Blvd., Houston, TX 77061 713-640-3000 Fifteen minutes north of the Clear Lake Area, Hobby Airport serves more than

10 million domestic passengers each year. International flights to Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean also fly out of Hobby. The 32nd busiest airport in the U.S. for total passengers, Hobby will continue to be a major public airport and corporate aviation center for years to come.

ELLINGTON AIRPORT 510 Ellington Field, Houston, TX 77034 713-847-4200 Commissioned in 1917, Ellington Airport is situated near the NASA/Johnson Space Center. The airport supports U. S. military operations and general aviation tenants. The annual Wings Over Houston Airshow is held each fall at the field. The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) recently moved from Galveston to its new $38 million state-of-the-art home at Ellington Airport. LSFM is recognized as one of the top aviation museums in the United States. The 130,000 square foot facility houses aircraft displays, interactive exhibits, a library, STEM hands-on educational classrooms and labs, as well as the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame.

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ENERGY STAR

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energy than homes built to the Texas residen-

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provide homeowners with a better lifestyle

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WATER AND SEWER Water and sewer services are provided by the city in which you live. For more information on Clear Lake City Water Authority visit www.clcwa.org.

DISTRICTS (MUDS) In Texas, MUDs often provide water, sewer and drainage services in newer neighborhoods. MUDs play an important role in the region’s ability to develop viable, new neighborhoods without services from municipal water departments. MUD taxes are paid annually along with your city, county and school taxes through a mortgage or directly to the district.

ENERGY STAR certified homes use less tial building code, are third-party tested, and for less money. Many of the leading builders in the Houston area build ENERGY STAR certified

homes.

CenterPoint

Energy’s

ENERGY STAR for New Homes Program, is just one of their programs that supports energy-efficiency efforts. As the regulated utility in the Houston-area, CenterPoint Energy owns and maintains the electric delivery system as well as sells natural gas. Visit CenterPointEnergy.com to learn more.

FORWARDING MAIL To forward mail submit a change of address at moversguide.usps.com. Your change of address request will be processed and you will get an e-mail confirmation. Local Post Offices also have free change of address packets with other helpful moving tips. 

UTILITIES ELECTRIC POWER Retail Electric Providers (REPs) compete to sell electricity, which may result in lower prices, and added customer services. The Public Utility Commission (PUC) recommends the three “C’s” before selecting a provider: contact, compare, and choose. Allow several days for the order to process. If establishing service for a new home or building, a permit or inspection may be required. Select electricity, natural gas, local phone and long distance, cable or satellite television, and high-speed Internet services at www.HoustonNewcomerConnect.com.

CABLE/SATELLITE AND INTERNET Depending on where you live there may be other services available. Television programming is provided by:

Houston, Galveston, Clear Lake, Brazoria, Ft Bend, Waller, Montgomery, Chambers and Liberty Counties.

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POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS

Senior Learning Center...........281-316-0768

Bay Area Republican Women’s Club........................281-480-4789

Sheltering Arms - Houston......713-956-1888

Harris County Democratic Party......................................713-739-7785 Harris County Republican Party......................................713-838-7900 League of Women Voters........281-648-0929

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Auxiliary Unit 554, League City............281-332-8733 Unit 490, Ellington Field........281-481-1179 Animal Shelter - SPCA...........281-339-2086 Animal Shelter Special Pals.............................281-559-7387 Auxiliary to Sons of Union

ABWA, League City...............281-334-2101

Veterans of Civil War..............281-334-2631

Council of Business Women...281-482-2259

Bay Area Council of

National Space Society............281-486-4747

Drugs & Alcohol....................281-280-0800

Professional Engineers

Big Brothers & Sisters.............281-282-6033

Bayou Chapter........................281-474-2640

Catholic Charities...................281-282-6076

TOASTMASTERS

Convention & Visitors Bureau.281-474-9700

CLACC Toastmasters.............281-488-7676 Clear Lake..............................281-922-4468 Spaceland...............................281-326-5834

NETWORKING GROUPS Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerece........................281-488-7676

Crossroads (Community Partnership for Youth).............281-282-6030 Depelchin Children’s Center....281-282-6062 Disabled American Veterans...713-794-3665 Ed White Youth Center...........281-474-2853 Family Service Center............. 713-861-4849/281-282-6025

NEWSPAPERS

Clear Lake Networking...........281-332-3595

Finally Home Pet Rescue........281-557-2344

Bay Area Citizen ....................281-378-1920

League City Chamber of Commerce Bus. Assoc.............281-338-7339

Habitat for Humanity......... 281-286-HOME

Galveston Daily News ............409-683-5260

Houston Bar Assoc.................713-759-1133 LULAC Council -

Houston Chronicle .................713-220-7171

SENIOR CITIZEN GROUPS

Houston Business Journal ......713-688-8811

American Association of

Houston Press ........................713-280-2400

Retired Persons.......................281-474-5272

Pasadena Citizen ...................713-477-0221

Bay Area Community Center..281-326-2955

CIVIC CLUBS

CARE-A-VAN

Assistance League of the

(Transportation)......................713-944-1000

Bay Area................................281-333-0707

CLUBS Bay Area Personal

NASA Area............................281-482-1172 Veteran’s Outreach Center.......713-523-0884

Carmeliters.............................281-488-1085

Clear Lake City Civic League..281-488-5590

Watercraft Association............832-303-0040

Club Emeritus

Daughters of the

Clear Lake Marina

(Social Gatherings).................281-474-5430

American Revolution..............281-337-5228

Association.............................281-334-1511

East Harris Co. Senior

Elks Lodge, Kemah.................281-334-2322

Texas Association of

Citizen....................................281-479-4232

Galveston Bay Foundation......713-332-3381

Single Sailors..........................713-765-8952

Food for Seniors Interfaith

Gulf Coast Conservation........713-626-4234

Texas Mariners Cruising

Caring Ministries....................281-332-3881

Jaycees, Clear Lake/

Assn.......................................281-532-0936

Health South Rehabilitation

Pasadena................................713-477-2875

TOPPS...................................281-326-6611

Hospital..................................281-286-1500

Kiwanis Clubs,

USRC Rowing Center.............281-532-1518

Kemah Kronies (50 Up)..........281-334-2401

Clear Lake Area......................281-480-2246

Meals on Wheels, Bay Area.....281-326-3336

Literary Advancement............281-282-6032

Neighborhood Center -

Optimist Club, Clear Lake.......281-244-5201

NEWCOMER SERVICES Welcome Neighbors

Bay Area................................281-282-6074

Parents Without Partners........281-478-5449

Newcomers.............................281-480-9040

Retired Federal Employees

Pilot Club of the Bay Area......281-488-2985

Welcoming Neighbor..............281-890-8050

National Association...............281-326-2494

Shriners Arabia Temple...........713-664-3437

Houston Newcomer Guides....713-952-1916

Senior Friends.........................281-338-3157

Sierra Club (Club Line)...........713-895-9309

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COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE

SPORTS

League City Lions...................281-332-5005

Child Guidance Center,

Adult Baseball........................281-578-8486

League City Evening Lions.....281-332-4131

Houston.................................281-282-6062

Adult Basketball.....................281-338-4876 Youth Golf (ages 6-17)............281-486-7254 Bay Area Roller Hockey..........713-472-3711 Bay Area Youth Soccer...........713-455-8890 FFPS (ages 4-18).....................281-347-5425 Indoor Soccer.........................281-316-0377 Soccer - Division One.............281-484-4710 YMCA...................................281-486-9622

Crime Stoppers.......................281-480-8477 Emergency Medical Corps .....281-488-0022 Red Cross...............................281-282-6039 Texas Dept. of Public Safety (DPS)...........................281-517-1200 United Way Service Center.....281-282-6000

DEVELOPMENTAL

Sand Volleyball League

Disabilities

(9-17)......................................281-316-3450

The Arc of Texas.................1-800-252-9729

South Shore Juniors................281-482-5678

The Arc of Texas, Bay Area Arc Chapter.............281-484-7447 Arc of Texas, Unit #1688 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Special Olympics....................281-388-1161 Roommates Discovered ..........281-468-5663

Space City Aquatic Team (SCAT)...................................281-461-7920

Neighbors Club.......................281-488-2111

Williams Indoor Pool

Bay Area Writers League........281-666-4595

Recreation .............................281-486-2626

Bridge, Bay Area ....................281-488-2149

YMCA...................................281-486-9622

Bridge, Clear Lake..................281-480-1911

HOBBIES

Boy Scout Shop......................281-282-6067 Boy Scouts of America............281-282-6067 Girl Scouts, Bay Area Council.713-659-8111 Girl Scouts, San Jacinto Council...................................281-282-6077

Clear Creek Gun & Archery Range........................281-337-1722 Clear Lake Amateur Radio Club.............................281-488-2913

Association of Clear Lake.......281-333-4177

Clear Lake Fencing Club.........281-474-2853

Clear Lake Area Ski Club........281-286-9672

Bal Harbor, Nassau Bay..........281-333-5168

Clear Lake Tennis Assoc.........281-536-7976

Bay Area Property

Houston Rowing Club.............281-334-3101

Management ..........................281-333-4177 (includes Bay Forest, Brook Forest, Brook Glen, Bay Front, University Park, Middlebrook)

Lakeview Quilters Guild.........281-333-2459

Space City Cycling Club..........281-332-5901

Clear Lake Community Association

Sport Divers of Houston.........281-338-1611

& Clear Lake

Texas Ice Stadium

Specialists ..............................281-480-2563

Space Center...........................281-333-4077

American Needlepoint Guild..281-482-4994

HOMEOWNERS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

Community Management

ROTARY CLUBS

SCOUTING

Activity Hot Line....................281-480-2727

(includes University Green)

YMCA...................................281-486-9622

Center....................................281-488-0360

Bay Area Welcome

Recreation Center...................281-488-0360

Nasa Area Little League.........281-480-4338 NASA Area Pony League.......281-480-8105

Clear Creek Swim League.......281-486-8438 Clear Lake Community Association & Clear Lake Recreation

Family YMCA........................281-480-2605

Mothers of Multiples..............281-480-8602

Recreation..............................281-338-4875

League City............................281-332-5634

Bay Area Singles Club -

Gem & Mineral Society..........281-481-1591

League City Parks &

Seabrook................................281-474-4524

Edgar A. Smith

Garden Club, Nassau Bay.......281-335-1031

Bayside Little League..............281-474-9481

SWIMMING

SOCIAL CLUBS

Garden Club, League City.......281-332-9528

LITTLE LEAGUE

Model Rocket Club.................713-666-5559 Seabrook Sailing Club.............281-474-5827

(Ice Skating)...........................281-488-7979 Texas Rock (Climbing) Gym...281-338-7625 USSA Sailing Academy..........281-532-1518

(includes Bay Oaks, Bay Point, Brookwood,

LION & LIONESS CLUBS

Northfork, Sterling Knoll)

Bay Area Lions.......................281-807-9635

Nassau Bay Homeowners

Clear Lake Lions....................713-263-2637

Assoc......................................281-333-2570

League City Lioness................281-830-8213

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MOVING TIPS What to do Social Security Number 1-800-772-1213 Information/ Application www.ssa.gov/forms Physical locations: 8989 Lakes at 610 Drive, 77054 16200 Dillard Drive, 77040 5414 Aldine Mail Road, 77039

THINGS TO KNOW Wait 10 days after your arrival to apply for a social security number. Takes approximately 2 weeks for the card to arrive. No fee for the application. Take original or certified copies of immigration documents, passport & biographical information & photo. 44

TRANSPORTATION

Credit Card

Texas Drivers License Application & Locations: www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/movingtotexas.htm • Texas has a 90-day grace period. • A written & driving skills test required. • Credit cards, cash, checks, and money orders. • Take your passport, social security number, proof of residency, lawful presence, status. • Proof of vehicle registry. • Completed application.

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BANKING

for details).

Credit Unions www.findabetterbank.com • Credit unions are owned by members. If your company has a credit union, you can easily set up an account and get a credit card. • Social Security number, a photo ID (passport), minimum deposit required.

Banks www.findabetterbank.com • A checking account can be opened individually or jointly. • A debit card will give you immediate access online and at ATMs. • Social Security number, driver’s license, proof of residence, photo ID (passport), pay stub or utility bill and a minimum opening deposit. • International banks in the USA include HSBC, Citigroup, Barclays, Deustche Bank and Credit Suisse. An account at one of these banks can usually be opened in the US.

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• Request a credit card & debit card (ATM) when opening a bank account. • You will need a residential address, phone & place of employment, credit history.

HOUSING Apartment

Houston Apartment Association Q&A: www.haaonline.org • Prices for apartments are based on apartment size and number of bedrooms Rates typically include basic utilities (ask • Rental requirements include: a credit & security check. Texas Drivers license, passport, bank statement, proof of employment, and a deposit. • Rental applications may require your credit history, employment history, rental history and criminal history, and disclosure of legal status or proof of legal residency. • You are responsible for your lease for the entire term of your contract. • If you terminate your lease contract early, rent may be accelerated and additional charges can be levied against you. • Get any changes to your lease contract or term in writing. • Be sure to ask about pet deposits. • Apartment locators will help you find an apartment and their services are free.

Leasing a Home • Leasing a home is much like renting an apartment. • You might be expected to take care of the yard on a weekly basis, maintain the

property and abide by homeowner regulations. • You will pay all the utility bills (water, power, trash pickup & cable). • You will need a TX driver’s license, proof of employment, credit & personal references & a deposit consisting of the first & last month’s rent.

TAXES

State of Texas

Private Schools • HoustonNewcomerGuides.com

Texas does not have state taxes. Texas collects 8.25% sales tax and property tax only.

• Houstonprivateschools.com

Internal Revenue Service

There are a variety of independent and faith-

• Privateschoolreview.com

Federal income tax for most workers is filed on April 15 of each year. There are numerous rules and regulations for expatriates, the following are resources to get you started. Your employer can also assist you. Internal Revenue Service: www.irs.gov

based private schools in the Houston area.

Realtor/Homes for Sale & Lease

EDUCATION

International Baccalaureate program and

Day Care:

might be better suited for children

www.HAR.com • You can check your credit score through your bank. • To purchase a home you will need a good credit score based on your credit history. • Report all of your income on your tax return as mortgage loans require proof of income - typically your IRS return. • You do not need a Realtor to purchase a home, but Realtors are trained to help you with pricing and other legal responsibilities. • Realtors use various sources including Multiple Listing Service to find homes. • Realtors are usually paid by the seller, their services are free to buyers.

www.childcarecenter.us

planning to later attend university

• Some centers only care for children until

outside the US.

New Homes/Builders/ Communities

• Child’s birth certificate, passport, social

Buying a home • You can view homes for sale and find a Realtor who speaks your language on www.HAR.com.

www.HoustonNewcomerGuides.com Realtors are independent and can help you locate a newly constructed home available from a variety of builders. Builder sales reps. work for the builder. If you are working with a Realtor, you should register your Realtor with the homebuilder when you arrive.

HEALTHCARE

Affordable Care Act www.healthcare.gov • If you are relocating to the U.S. for a job, the HR department will assist you with health insurance for your family. • To shop and compare health insurance visit the Affordable Care Act web page. • You will need your social security number, passport, health history, employer information, and a credit card.

they are ready for Kindergarten at age 5.

• Enrollment is most cases is based on openings in certain grades. • Check with each school for enrollment requirements as they vary from school to school. • International schools offer the

Other schools offer Kindergarten.

IMMIGRATION VISA

• Will need your child’s birth certificate,

Most questions are answered on the U.S.

social security number, passport,

Citizenship & Immigration web sites below.

application.

Contact your Consulate about your coun-

• Schools vary widely, make several trips with and without your child at different

try’s requirements.

times of the day. Ask for referrals.

General How Do I Guides:

Public Schools

• www.uscis.gov

PK-12 Texas Education Association: tea.texas.gov • Required for children 6-18 years of age in USA. security number, transcript, doctor’s statement. • The Houston area has excellent public schools which serve students from Pre-K through 12th grade. • You can research individual school districts, schools, ratings and test scores at the Texas Education Association web site. Elementary school (grade 1 through 5 or 6), Middle school or junior high (up to grade 8 or 9), High school or senior high (up to grade 12).

College www.petersons.com Community colleges are located in all parts of Houston. Houston has numerous 4-year colleges and technical schools

• www.uscitizenship.info Employment Visas: • www.travel.state.gov • www.uscis.gov Green Card: www.uscis.gov/greencard Permanent Residents: www.uscis.gov Schedule appointment with USCIS officer: infopass.uscis.gov

PETS Entry Requirements: www.dshs.state.tx.us • Dogs & cats must be vaccinated by 4 months of age followed by booster shots every couple of years. • Pets not wearing license tags and/or leashed can be impounded.

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PLACES OF

WORSHIP

Half of Americans have looked for a new church or place of worship, most because they moved. If faith is a vital part of your daily life, you should easily be able to find a spiritual home in the Clear Lake Area. In addition to sacred enlightenment, places of worship also provide social support, volunteer opportunities, educational options, and access to groups with common interests. If you are looking to make new friends, a congregation might be the perfect place to find them. * ANGLICAN

CATHOLIC

St. Paul’s Anglican Church ...............................................281-480-1414

St. Bernadette......................281-486-0337

St. Christopher, League City ...............................................281-332-5553

St. Clare of Assisi..................281-286-7729

St. Thomas the Apostle.......281-333-2384

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

St. Mary’s, League City.......281-332-3031

INDEPENDENT FUNDAMENTAL

St. Paul’s, Nassau Bay.........281-333-3891

Clear Lake Bible Church...281-488-0037

Faith Temple, League City ...............................................281-332-8474

CHRISTIAN

Grace Community..............281-488-0055

Bay Area Christian..............281-480-5683

Living Way Church..............281-332-8535

BAPTIST

Church of Christ, C.L.C ...............................................281-486-9350

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

Christ’s Church Clear Lake ...............................................281-488-1775

Bay Area Baptist..................281-992-5005 Bay Area First Baptist...........281-332-2133 Baybrook Area Baptist........281-996-1316

Church of Christ, League City ...............................................281-332-1015

St. John the Theologian Orthodox ...............................................281-554-7223

JEWISH

Church of Christ, Seabrook ...............................................281-532-1038

Congregation Shaar Hashalom ...............................................281-488-5861

Clear Lake Chinese Church ...............................................281-338-1929

Jewish Ctr. of CL/Temple Beth Tikvah ...............................................281-286-1717

Nassau Bay Baptist..............281-333-3844

Hope Christian Reformed ...............................................281-488-0900

LATTER DAY SAINTS/MORMAN

Texas Avenue Baptist..........281-332-2599

Taylor Lake Christian...........281-474-2709

University Baptist Church ............................................. 281-488-8517

EPISCOPAL

Bay Forest Baptist................281-488-6158 Clear Lake Baptist...............281-488-3767 First Baptist Church, Seabrook ...............................................281-474-3281

Bay Area New Life...............281-461-8350

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.............................281-488-4406 Re-Org. Church of Jesus Christ ...............................................281-338-1842

Clear Lake United Methodist Church 16335 El Camino Real • Houston, TX 77062; 281-488-5110 • www.clearlakemethodist.org Clear Lake United Methodist Church (CLUMC) is a strong, dynamic 3,000 member Church with over 1,200 people weekly in worship and 900 involved in their Christian Education Programs. They provide many opportunities for Christian fellowship and study for people of all ages. The best way to experience these opportunities is to become involved in a small group such as Sunday School class, Bible study, children and youth fellowship or any of the other programs they offer. There is a place for everyone! They are known in the Clear Lake Community as “the Church that never closes.” Besides all of their church programs, they offer many classes (from scouts to ESL) all during the week for the community and neighborhood. It has been estimated that between 5,000 to 10,000 people are in and out of their buildings from Monday through Friday each week. You are truly welcome there! LUTHERAN Gloria Dei, Nassau Bay.......281-333-4535

United Pentecostal Church of Seabrook ...............................................281-474-3515

House of Prayer...................281-488-4439

PRESBYTERIAN

Lakeside Lutheran Church ...............................................281-334-3163

Clear Lake Presbyterian.....281-488-6731

Bay Area Presbyterian........281-280-0713

METHODIST

Good Shepherd Church....281-332-2311

Abundant Life United Methodist ...............................................281-286-1515

UCC Faith Covenant..........281-488-0159

Bay Harbour United Methodist................ ...............................................281-334-1100

Westminister Presbyterian...281-486-4597

Clear Lake African Methodist Episcopal Church................281-286-2731

Webster Presbyterian..........281-332-1251 Unitarian Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church..............281-488-2001

Clear Lake United Methodist................... ............................................. 281-488-5110 League City United Methodist ...............................................281-332-1557 Seabrook United Methodist ...............................................281-474-2851

NAZARENE Nasa Church of the Nazarene................ ...............................................281-486-9581

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Agape Christian Clear Lake.................... ...............................................281-332-5599 Clear Creek Community Church ...............................................281-338-5433 Gateway Community Church................. ...............................................281-286-1515 Christ in You..........................281-474-2491 Grace Community Church ...............................................713-333-3844 Living Word Church of the Bay Area ...............................................281-389-9071 Southshore Church, Kemah..................... ...............................................281-538-1751

PENTECOSTAL Greater Life Church ...........281-316-6939 Life Tabernacle Clear Lake ...............................................281-280-8227

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HEALTHCARE RESOURCES The cutting-edge healthcare facilities, physicians and medical services available in the Clear Lake Area have grown over the years to meet the healthcare needs of the communities they serve. Patients now have the opportunity to heal closer to home, work and family.

In 2014, Bay Area Regional Medical

members and 900 physicians in multiple

Medical Center (TMC), one of the largest

Center became the newest and most

disciplines. Clear Lake Regional Hospital has

medical centers in the world and is home

modern hospital complex to open in

the only children’s emergency room, the only

to some of the top ranked hospitals and

the Houston Bay Area. With more than

dedicated heart hospital and the only Level

specialists in the U.S., is not too far away.

400 physicians and 500 employees, Bay

III trauma departments in the Bay Area. Thousands of physicians have private prac-

Area Regional is dedicated to providing exceptional health care while making

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital

tices in the Bay Area. There are several

a difference in people’s lives. Bay Area

with 293 beds has provided high-quality

referral services in the Clear Lake Area to

Regional is currently pursuing Level

health care in the Bay Area for almost 30

help newcomers find the right doctors.

IITrauma Designation and has received

years. The Memorial Hermann Health

Chest Pain Center Accreditation with PCI

System in the Houston area has 16 hospi-

in 2016. Expansion plans include doubling

tals and some 2,900 clinically integrated

the amount of private patient rooms and

physicians. A 64-bed hospital opened in

a new Women’s Center with a Neonatal

Pearland in March 2016.

AREA HOSPITALS CHI St. Luke’s Health, Patients Medical Center

Intensive Care Unit this year. Other hospital systems serving the Bay

713-948-7000 | www.chistlukeshealth.org

Since 1972, Clear Lake Regional Hospital

Area include Houston Methodist Clear

has served the greater Bay Area by expanding

Lake Hospital, Houston Methodist San

CHI St. Luke’s Health—Patients Medical

services,

The

Jacinto in Bay Town, and CHI St. Luke’s

Center received a five-star quality rating

hospital today has approximately 2,000 staff

Health in Pasadena. If needed, the Texas

from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

specialties

and

facilities.

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Center offer exceptional healthcare to their

Clear Lake Regional Medical Center

patients and the community.”

281-332-2511 • www.clearlakermc.com

Hospital Compare was created by CMS

Clear

to assist patients and their families when

(CLRMC) is a 595 licensed bed tertiary

making decisions about where to receive

regional referral hospital offering compre-

healthcare.

Additionally,

the

Five stars is the highest rating a hospital can receive through the Hospital Compare overall rating scale. Publicly reported on the Medicare.gov website, the overall rating scale utilizes individual hospital data from up to 57 quality measures across seven quality group categories, including mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience, effectiveness of care, timeliness of care, and efficient use of medical imaging.

hensive inpatient and outpatient medical,

encourages

hospitals

improve

The facility includes 53 medical/surgical

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

“We continually strive to offer the highest quality care while providing a superior patient experience,” said Steven Foster, president, Patients Medical Center. “Receiving a five-star rating, the highest possible from CMS, further confirms that the physicians and staff of Patients Medical

beds, eight ICU beds, and three endos-

281-523-2000

copy rooms, and offers a range of primary

www.houstonmethodist.org/clearlake

Services (CMS). With more than 4,500 hospitals participating in the federally-funded healthcare program, Patients Medical Center was one of only 337 hospitals nationwide and 33 in Texas awarded a five-star rating.

program the

Lake

surgical

Regional

and

specialty

Medical

Center

services.

quality of care provided through on-going

than 40 medical specialties and associ-

monitoring of quality data. For more infor-

ated services are represented at CLRMC,

mation about the program, visit Medicare.

including open-heart surgery and a Level

gov/HospitalCompare.

III neonatal intensive care unit. With

Patients Medical Center provides inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services to residents of Pasadena, Deer

CLRMC employment exceeding 2,000, the hospital offers a comprehensive range of primary and tertiary services for patients of all ages.

Park, La Porte, Baytown, and Clear Lake.

and

specialized

services—wound

care,

general surgery, gastroenterology, occupa-

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

tional health, heart and vascular, women’s

brings all the expertise and compassionate

services, diagnostic imaging, outpatient

care of the world-renowned Houston Meth-

rehab services, and sleep disorders.

odist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center to Clear Lake and the Greater Bay Area. Located in Nassau Bay, across from NASA Johnson Space Center, St. John offers

His generation put a man on the moon.

innovative,

high-quality,

patient-centered

care in a welcoming, faith-based healing environment. The Houston Methodist Cancer Center team of multidisciplinary medical specialists are

You know he has ideas worth hearing.

dedicated to diagnosing and treating the most common types of cancer, including breast,

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lung, prostate and brain cancers, using the

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services), in our community. We are the

most sophisticated screening technology and advanced treatment techniques available. Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports comprehensive

orthopedics

and

sports

medicine care (including physical therapy official health care provider for CCISD Athletics, Dickinson ISD Athletics, Pasa-

Brookdale Clear Lake

dena ISD Athletics and Friendswood ISD

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Our Concussion Center employs a personalized approach to diagnose, treat and manage concussions.

Our Spine Program offers expedited access for patients suffering with back and neck pain and offers today’s most advanced imaging, treatment and rehabilitative therapies.

The Emergency Room is an accredited Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center, recognized for rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks and strokes. We also offer an online scheduling reservation service for faster, more convenient medical treatment by one of our

Houston Methodist Neurology Associates specializes in caring for patients with movement disorders, tremors, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, stroke, epilepsy, migraines, neuropathy and other neuromuscular disorders.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). “UT Physicians provides excellent care that people can count on in their neighborhood.”

board-certified emergency medicine physicians. To find a Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital physician, visit houstonmethodist. org/find-a-doctor or call 281.333.8899.

Bayshore Family Practice Center, located at 11425 Space Center Boulevard, recently earned Level 3 recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the highly respected National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

UT Physicians Houston Methodist Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates delivers the highest level of care to women through all stages of their lives. A partnership with Texas Children’s Hospital provides families with a level II neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) staffed by expert neonatologists.

1-888-4UT-DOCS | www.UTPhysicians.com Better health starts here. From pediatrics and family medicine to specialty care, UT Physicians offers a comprehensive patient-centered approach at three locations in the Clear Lake Area.

The Houston Methodist Primary Care Group board-certified family medicine and internal medicine doctors see patients for simple checkups to more complex concerns and offer access to the Houston Methodist network of specialty physicians.

The PCMH is a primary care delivery model that combines teamwork and information technology to improve care and patient experience while reducing costs. The distinction acknowledges use of evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long-term, participative relationships.

“Providing exceptional health care close to home is one of the missions of UT Physicians,” said Andrew Casas, vice president and COO of UT Physicians, the clinical practice of McGovern Medical School at

In a patient-centered medical home, each patient’s care is overseen by clinician-led teams that coordinate treatment across the health care system. Research shows

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that medical homes can lead to higher

“We are excited about this achievement,”

percent of practices across the country have

quality and lower costs, and can improve

said family medicine physician Thomas

achieved this distinction. The NCQA has

patient and provider reported experi-

Murphy, M.D., the medical director of the

recognized that this UT Physicians center

ences of care. A recent study published

Bayshore Family Practice Center and the

offers patient care that is comprehensive,

in the Annals of Internal Medicine by

assistant dean of community affairs and

coordinated and patient-focused based on

Harvard researchers linked a patient-cen-

health policy at McGovern Medical School

the best practices for health care delivery.”

tered medical home to better medication

at The University of Texas Health Science

adherence.

Center at Houston (UTHealth). “Only 15

Along with a family practice center, UT Physicians also has a multispecialty clinic at 11476 Space Center Boulevard with the following services: cardiology and imaging, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, ear, nose and throat, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hepatology, oncology, on-site diagnostic surgery,

lab

services,

dermatology,

rheumatology, pain

manage-

ment, neurology, OB/GYN and diabetes education. For children, Pediatric Center – Bay Area at 17150 El Camino Real includes general pediatrics,

gastroenterology,

neurology,

cardiology, nephrology and behavioral health. For more information on any UT Physicians clinics, please visit UTPhysicians.

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com or contact us at 888-4UT-DOCS. The University of Texas Medical Branch UTMB Health Pediatrics 888-UTMB-KID • 409-772-3695 www.utmbkid.org

The following is list of local and national physician resource,

Opened in 1891, the University of Texas

- where you can search for general practice physicians by

Medical Branch (UTMB Health) has a long

location, specialty, and more.

history of caring for patients in Southeast Texas. UTMB Health expanded into the Bay

American Medical Association: Resource for general health information, as well as a search function for local physician resource under the “Patients” tab of the site. www.ama-assn.org American Academy of Pediatrics: National website for children’s health resources; separate “Parenting Corner” website is compre-

Area with multiple primary and specialty care clinics in the community to provide convenient access to health care. With continued growth, UTMB Health is opening a new hospital on the Clear Lake Campus in Webster and is expected to begin serving patients in Spring 2019.

hensive site for health-related news, questions, and other topics. www.aap.org • www.healthychildren.org

The UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus will

Texas Medical Association: Listing of member physicians across

than 100 patient beds, and an extensive

the state, as well as information on general health resources; go to the “Find A Physician” tab to search by specialty or location. www.texmed.org

feature an emergency department, more complement of primary and specialty care services including neurosciences, cardiology, orthopedics, and special services for women and infants. The Clear Lake Campus advances UTMB’s education, research and

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patient care mission in one of the state’s most dynamic and fastest-growing areas. It occupies the site of the former Bay Area Regional Medical Center, which closed earlier this year. UTMB Health offers a full range of primary and specialty health care services throughout Galveston and Brazoria counties, the Bay Area and Southeast Texas. With approximately 70 primary and specialty care clinics, dozens of locations, and four large modern campuses featuring comprehensive hospital and emergency care, UTMB is a health system that continues to enhance access to excellent care. Primary Care at UTMB Health You and your family’s health begins there, with skilled and caring doctors and caregivers committed to your well-being. UTMB Health is in your neighborhood, with an extensive network of modern and easy-toaccess clinics. If you’re looking for a partner to guide you in a healthy life and compassionately help your through illness, you will know you have arrived at the right place.

UT PHYSICIANS CARE YOU CAN COUNT ON. Bayshore Family Practice Center 11452 Space Center Blvd. Houston, TX 77059 • • • •

Counseling Services Family Medicine Internal Medicine Psychiatry

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BUSINESS &

COMMUNITY The quality of life in the Clear Lake Bay area proves there is strength in diversity. The areas highly educated and youthful population are employed by some of the largest national and international corporations in a wide range of industries. From exploring the wonders of earth to the mysteries of space and science, you will find strong partnerships here to bring your ideas to life.

Supporting both the public and private

and United Space Alliance to Jacobs Tech-

U.S. Operations include the management

aerospace ventures are diverse sectors of

nology. This represents the second largest

of space programs, astronaut training,

manufacturing,

concentration

companies

technological research, development and

companies. While the NASA / Johnson

outside of California with more than 22,000

implementation, biomedical research and

Space Center employs thousands of area

people working in aerospace firms and

space medicine. These programs are driven

residents, the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy is also fueled

related industries.

by services in information technology,

technology

and

service

aerospace

by tourism and boating, biotechnology,

safety and quality assurance, life sciences,

health care and the petrochemical industry.

Aerospace also adds an international busi-

and advanced and precision manufac-

Support services and outgrowth businesses

ness culture to the Clear Lake Area because

turing. All are skills and technologies that

such as banking and finance, education, real

it draws astronauts and aerospace experts

easily transfer within multiple commercial

estate and retail employ a large number of

from around the world. Most all of the U.S.

markets, like defense, homeland security,

workers in a wide variety of jobs.

astronauts and support personnel maintain

oil & gas and alternative energy.

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homes close to NASA / JSC and many of the international crew also reside close by.

NASA / JSC is at the center of ongoing missions to and from the International Space

Almost all major aerospace companies in the U. S. have a presence in the Clear

The NASA / Johnson Space Center is

Station (ISS). The ISS holds the record for

Lake Area, from The Boeing Company

the heart of the space program in the

the longest continuing orbit of the Earth

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as well as being the largest space vehicle to do so. The United States, Russia, Europe, Japan and Canada participate in missions that conduct experiments and research and document living aboard the ISS. NASA / JSC is partnering with private U. S. companies like SpaceX and Orbital Sciences to continue the ISS program well into the future. The joint venture between NASA and private companies is fueling job growth in the Clear Lake Area and is further strengthening the presence of the aerospace industry. Listings of aerospace and engineering companies are available at: • www.bayareahouston.com • www.nasa.gov/centers.

distinguished participants include Wyle

The pioneering field has brought over $300

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generate almost $1 billon over ten years.

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Approximately 2,900 people are employed

tronautics program began in 2003, and

Inc. (EASI), MEI Technologies Inc., and

by biotechnology companies, which are

is responsible for the huge growth in

the University of Texas Medical Branch at

concentrated in the Clear Lake Area. These

the biotechnology field. Some of the

Galveston.

jobs account for 15 percent of the biotech

Lockheed

Martin

positions in Houston. Affiliated companies are listed at www.biohouston.org. Business initiatives have emerged from the blending of traditional engineering disciplines and the medical community, and are funded by traditional sources, venture capital and grants. The collaboration between biotechnical companies and NASA researchers is focused on the development of new pharmaceuticals, and the International Space Station is utilized as a research platform.

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BOATING “The Boating Capital of Texas,” is a 1,728acre natural inlet that provides harborage for the third largest number of privately

owned boats in the nation. Clear Lake’s

TOURISM

encompassing three ecosystems that protect

proximity to Houston and the Gulf of

In excess of $4.3 million is spent on

more than 360 animal species.

Mexico combined with the shoreline access

tourism in the immediate Clear Lake Area.

assure the continued growth of the boating

A growing destination spot for local and

industry and other waterfront endeavors.

international vacationers as well as business travelers.

Kemah is a must see for visitors and locals wanting sun, delicious food, people watching and panoramic bay views. The Kemah Boardwalk is a popular entertain-

Some 19 marinas with approximately 7,000 boat slips line Clear Lake where power-

At the NASA/Johnson Space Center

ment venue with a colorful carousel, a

boats, sailboats, yachts and fishing boats

visitors can get a close-up look of the engi-

roller coaster and fountain on its bustling

dock. Due to the area’s natural resources,

neering that goes into moon rovers, watch

waterfront plaza. A variety of interesting

films of historic launches and landings, and

shops, galleries and restaurants surround

tour Mission Control and the new Inter-

the Boardwalk’s main hotel.

water sports have become a primary industry.

national Plaza. An incredible display of for

once-used space vehicles rests on the large

about 10% of gross sales in the Clear

grassy front lawn. Space Center Houston

The

boating

industry

accounts

Lake Area, with retail boat sales being the largest contributor. The commercial waterfront areas continue to add docking facilities, restaurants and retail shops. The concept of “boat and breakfast” lodging is also springing up on the lake and encourages boaters from other

is another great entertainment venue that showcases America’s accomplishments in

Webster and League City are also favorite spots for visitors and both are just minutes away. Eclectic shops and wonderful restaurants that dot the small cities and towns

space, and features interactive exhibits that

encourage vacationers to check out all of

entertain, educate, and inspire. NASA/

the Clear Lake Area.

Johnson Space Center and Space Center Houston rank among the top vacation

PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY

destinations in the Houston area.

The region’s economy is directly tied to petrochemicals; the Clear Lake Area boasts

areas to explore Clear Lake and the

The Armand Bayou Nature Center is

the nation’s largest concentration of petro-

surrounding townships.

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OUTGROWTH INDUSTRIES

Dixie Chemical, and Azko Nobel. Growth

Aviation, banking and finance, education, real estate, retail and health care professions are only a few of the outgrowth industries that support the four primary Clear Lake Area industries.

in the petrochemical industry has remained steady for the past 25 years. The Bayport Industrial District is home to over 70 companies. Some of the larger companies

include

Phillips

Petroleum,

ExxonMobil, Union Carbide, and BP Amoco. One of the largest private industrial facilities in the nation, the facility covers 10,000 acres and employs more than 8,700

Banks, credit unions and mortgage companies continue to expand their financial services to residents and small businesses. Consequently, the financial sector has become a significant source of employment.

workers. A variety of specialty chemicals, polymers and plastics that go into the production of household goods and automotive products are produced at plants in the area. Petrochemical companies are also directly responsible for the addition of many jobs in related fields and support industries. Estimated annual income from the petrochemical companies is $829 million, and accounts for $531 million in personal income to area residents.

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Schools, colleges and universities are also expanding to accommodate a greater demand and higher standards in education. As more and more people pursue advanced degrees, educational institutions, like the University of Houston at Clear Lake, are responding by offering more classes while enhancing their curriculum. These institutions partner with business, industry and government to create and train for new technologies and business practices. There is also a demand for health care professionals. Several excellent hospitals and medical centers in the immediate area employ about 3,200 people. With the Texas Medical Center in close proximity there is a never-ending demand for experienced skilled workers and professionals from the many different disciplines within the health care industry.

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Since its founding in 1976, the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership has evolved into the regional leader in economic development, recognized for its ability to address issues and promote business as well as being trusted to create alliances. It is member driven, with members who are key senior leaders in business, industry, education, and local government across the region, which roughly extends from the Houston Ship Channel to the Pearland regional area and from the Gulfgate area to Galveston.

The organization closely adheres to its Strategic Plan. This plan guides BAHEP as it

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continues to pursue economic development opportunities to recruit, retain, expand and create businesses and jobs that are compatible with the core cluster industries, while also building new industry clusters. Its focus is on regional collaboration and regional actions that lead to prosperity and a high quality of life for the almost 800,000 people who live and work in the area. BAHEP members are encouraged to become actively involved in the organization’s initiatives by attending and participating in monthly membership meetings, special events and one or more of a dozen BAHEP committees in order to obtain the maximum benefit on their investment. The strength of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership lies in its commitment to the people and businesses of the region and the ability to back up that commitment with action that produces positive results. BAHEP reflects 40 years of expertise upon which local, regional, state and national leaders have come to rely. William A. Staples, Ph.D., president, University of Houston Clear Lake, states, “Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership has the unique ability to bring together a true cross-section of the area’s business community to advance the development and growth of our region. BAHEP creates win-win partnerships with business, government, and educational organizations. The diversity of BAHEP’s membership speaks to its ability to attract and retain businesses, which are recognized leaders in our community.” U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) added, “The Bay Area group does an amazing job. We see them in the halls of Congress pushing the right issues for the right reasons. They’re such an important part of our community and, more importantly, an important part of our whole region.” BAHEP’s municipal members are Clear Lake Shores, Dickinson, El Lago, Friendswood, Houston, Kemah, La Porte, League City, Morgan’s Point, Nassau Bay, Pasadena, Seabrook, Taylor Lake Village, and Webster, as well as Galveston County, Harris County, the Houston Airport System and the Port of Houston Authority.

Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, serving Bay Area Houston since 1962, is one of the most active and aggressive volunteer organizations in the community. Chamber Board Members, Committee Chairmen, volunteers and the Chamber staff wear a variety of “hats” in their efforts to stimulate and retain the business community, attract new business, maintain a high quality of life for residents and appeal to visitors and tourists. The Clear Lake Area Chamber recognizes the defined “Clear Lake Area” as its service territory. This composite community includes Clear Lake City, Clear Lake Shores, El Lago, Kemah, League City, Nassau Bay, Seabrook, Taylor Lake Village, Webster and parts of Houston and Pasadena. With a variety of events, programs, educational seminars and community advocacy, the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging its residents to “Buy Into Bay Area.” Encouraging residents to not only

shop locally, but volunteer, donate and spend time in the fantastic community that is the Clear Lake Area.

and/or recommendations will be presented to the Texas 86th Legislature for review and implementation.

Looking to the future, the Clear Lake Area Chamber has a thriving Young Professionals program that is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders for the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and our Bay Area Houston community. The goal is to energize, engage and empower young professionals throughout the Clear Lake Area.

Education & Workforce Development – It is our recommendation that the Legislature needs to provide a fair, adequate and sustainable system for funding public education and pass reasonable legislation and provide adequate funding to assure school safety and security for students, teachers, and the community.

The mission of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is “Champions for Business Success & Quality of Life in our Community.”

Supporting the Region’s Healthcare System – We suggest and support the continuation of the 1115 Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Waiver (1115 Medicaid Waiver). Maintain funding for the region’s Trauma Care Network and maintain Medicaid funding. We ask for support to the Healthcare Workforce Needs and support of improvements to our State’s Mental Health System.

Our Chamber works with volunteers from member corporations, organizations, and the academic community who serve on boards and committees to develop and implement policy on major issues affecting businesses in our community. Advocacy is a major part of our role here in the Clear Lake Area and we value the participation of every community leader and advocate. The following priorities

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recommendation that the State of Texas incentivize economic development and workforce development in identified industries through allowable franchise tax credits or off-sets. Maritime Jobs Preservation and Growth – We are asking that the state establish a boat sales tax cap, similar to Florida and other coastal states, reducing restrictions and providing incentives for vessels with out-of-state registration to utilize Texas waters, capping the current 6.25% sales tax on boat purchases at $18,750 for boats with values over $300,000. Coastal Spine / Taxing Authority – Our recommendation is to create or authorize a taxing authority for the purposes of receiving funds, guiding maintenance needs and providing oversight for design, development,

Agency submission of the special item funding at $474,523 per annum and the Exceptional Item of $326,745 per annum for a total of $1,602,536 bi-annually.

and build of the Coastal Spine. Space

Alliance

Technology

Outreach

Program and Texas Aerospace Scholars Program – We are asking for the state to support and fund the University of Houston

Spaceport Development Corporation and Spaceport Trust Fund – Our reform recommendation is to add language to Section 507.003 that enables a municipality with a population of two million or more residents

to establish a spaceport development corporation provided it is within the jurisdiction of the municipality and appropriate $15 million to the Spaceport Trust Fund for infrastructure improvements only. Texas Ports / Texas Enterprise Fund – The proposed legislation would seek to affirm that a company that is granted Texas Enterprise Funds shall use a Texas port for all imports and exports associated with the business. Transportation Funding – Continue existing transportation funding mechanisms, including toll roads, and index outdated funding sources to keep up with inflation and provide local governments the option to propose funding options for infrastructure projects requiring approval by voters. We also ask to prioritize freight projects and develop a sustainable funding source for multi-modal infrastructure. Advocacy is a major part of our role here in the Clear Lake Area and we value the participation of every community leader and advocate. For more information call 281-488-7676 or visit www.clearlakearea.com.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES The Clear Lake Area offers employment at all skill levels and educational attainment. The Texas Workforce Commission provides free job search services to anyone looking for work and can be reached at 800-832-2829. 

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There are so many things to do in the Clear Lake Area, just keeping up is an activity. Everywhere you go fun is just around the corner…beyond a bridge…on the beach…atop a tree…in a music hall. Developing a coastal attitude here comes naturally.

ARTS AND CULTURE Among communities of this size, few match the Clear Lake Area’s quality performing and visual arts offerings. Symphony, band, choral, ballet and theater groups offer excellent entertainment. The City of Nassau Bay is home to the Clear Creek Country Theatre and the Clear Lake Symphony. Making its performing home at the University of Houston Clear Lake is the first-rate Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre.

SHOPPING If your favorite way to pass time is shopping then Clear Lake is the place to be! From designer clothing to bargains, “Buy Into Bay Area” is the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s motto.

Factory outlets and discount stores make bargain hunting fun. The VF Outlet Mall in La Marque and the Tanger Outlet Center in Texas City offer deeply discounted merchandise from brand name retailers. The malls draw shoppers from across the region. Recently expanded Baybrook Mall has more than 1.7 million square feet; the mall has a wealth of retail services, a movie theater, restaurants and an outdoor lawn intended for special events. Baybrook ranks second to Houston’s The Galleria in retail sales per square foot. The cities each have an abundance of shops and stores selling ethnic treasures and regional favorites. Old Seabrook is a favorite shopping spot for collectible art, antiques

and specialty shops. Kemah also has an arts and crafts district and the shops at the Boardwalk. The interesting mix of shops in League City’s historical district is another spot for one-of-a kind pieces.

WATER SPORTS The location on the Texas Gulf Coast provides plenty of opportunity for boating, fishing, water sports, birding, bicycling, hiking and more. Residents enjoy 70 miles of Gulf Coast beaches that are all within an hour’s drive. Galveston Bay fishing trips are popular with families and businesses. Clear Lake is a 1,728-acre body of water that feeds into Galveston and Trinity Bays. 19 marinas offer more than 7,000 slips. Waterways have ample boat launches and access to

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Clear Lake and the Gulf of Mexico. There are well maintained public boat launches on NASA Road 1, Egret Bay Blvd., and at the Kemah-Seabrook Bridge. Many of the launch areas have picnic tables and campsites, bathrooms with showers and other convenience facilities.

hourly basis. Sailing continues to grow in

also offers lifetime licenses. Contact Texas

popularity, evidenced by the number of

Parks and Wildlife at 512-389-4800 or visit

catamarans, sailboards and other small

online at www.tpwd.state.tx.us.

Both power and sailing vessels are available for charter and short-term rental along with jet skis, wind surfers, canoes, and water skiing equipment that can be rented on an

vessels on the lake.

HUNTING

The Gulf Coast’s yields of Red Snapper,

Deer, turkey, quail, duck and dove are

Bass, Trout, Flounder and other catches

plentiful in Texas. Resident hunting and

make fishing an adventure. Inland catches

combination (hunting/fishing) licenses are

are among the best in the U.S. Resident

nominally priced. Seniors pay a reduced

fishing licenses are modestly priced and are

fee. Contact the Texas Parks and Recreation

sold at most sporting goods stores. The state

Department at 641-357-5267.

MU SE U M D I S TR I C T an emphasis on art cars, other fine arts and

Children’s Museum of Houston

artists that rarely, if ever, are acknowledged

1500 Binz St., Houston, TX 77004 www.cmhouston.org

by other cultural institutions. Most popular to Houstonians is the annual Art Car Parade.

A duck pond, playhouse, grocery store,

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum 3816 Caroline St., Houston, TX 77004

Mexican village, puppet show and an

www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com

fun-filled hands on experience at the Chil-

Photo courtesy of The Art Car Museum

The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

infant play area are all under one roof. The dren’s Museum of Houston will not leave anyone bored. For nearly 30 years, the place

The Art Car Museum

(BSNM) is proud to educate the public and

140 Heights Blvd., Houston, 77007

preserve and promote the history, tradition

www.artcarmuseum.com

and outstanding contributions of America’s

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

Buffalo Soldiers from the Revolutionary Otherwise known as the “Garage Mahal”,

5216 Montrose Blvd., Houston, 77006

War to the present. Here, you can find

The Art Car Museum is dedicated to contem-

www.camh.org

workshops, youth outreach programs and

porary art. It is an exhibition forum for

exhibits about the history of the Buffalo

The

local, national and international arts with

Soldiers and their service.

Houston is an institution dedicated to

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for families to play, laugh, learn and grow.

Contemporary

Arts

Museum

presenting the best and most exciting international, national and regional art. Patrons of every age will appreciate the collections of work and dynamic exhibitions on display. CAMH also offers special programs and educational opportunities. Admission is Free.

The Menil Collection is an art museum that houses both permanent collection and welcomes special exhibitions. Making art accessible to all is vital to their mission, so no admission fee is charged and all public

The Health Museum

programs are free. They hope to educate and

1515 Hermann Dr., Houston, 77004

inspire by being readily accessible to future

www.thehealthmuseum.org

and

most

the galleries year-round embracing every era of history from across the globe. Make time to visit the Bayou Bend Collection not too far away. From 2015 to 2019 the campus of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will transform into a magnificent two new buildings. Blaffer Art Museum University of Houston, Houston, 77204 www.blafferartmuseum.org

generations.

The Health Museum is Houston’s most interactive

The Menil Collection 1533 Sul Ross St., Houston, TX 77006 www.menil.org

visited

science

learning center and a member institution of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. Popular exhibits include: DeBakey Cell Lab, Amazing Body Pavilion and the McGovern 4D Theater.

The Museum of Arts, Houston (MFAH) 1001 Bissonnet, Houston, 77005 www.mfah.org

Blaffer Art Museum helps the community to engage in contemporary art through exhibitions, publications and public programs. This art museum is free, and open to the

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents

public in an effort to promote participation

its exceptional exhibitions and installations

in the arts. Blaffer Art Museum is also the

to Houston residents and visitors alike. The

gateway between the University of Houston

Museum has numerous collections that fill

and the City of Houston.

The Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, 77030

Photo courtesy of Houston Museum of Natural Science

www.hmns.org As one of the most heavily attended museums

the

United

States,

the

Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) seeks to enhance knowledge and delight in natural science and related subjects. It houses the Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham GIANT Screen Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center and a fascinating variety of permanent exhibit areas that examine astronomy, space science, Native American culture, paleontology, energy, chemistry, gems and minerals, Texas wildlife and more. Holocaust Museum Houston 5401 Caroline St., Houston, 77004 www.hmh.org The

Holocaust

Museum

Houston

dedicated to educating people about the Holocaust, remembering the 6 million Jews and other innocent victims and honoring the survivors’ legacy. The Holocaust Museum Houston has a permanent exhibition called “Bearing Witness: A Community Remembers,” as well as other pieces of history.

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ATTRACTIONS The Clear Lake Area is filled with natural beauty and a plethora of fun activities and attractions that are sure to appeal to all.

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CL EA R L A K E & S UR R OUNDING AREA ATTRACTION S Armand Bayou Nature Center Armand Bayou Nature Center, the largest

The Butler Longhorn Museum

urban

wilderness

The Butler Longhorn Museum in League

preserve in the U.S. covers 2,500 acres

City is a unique cultural attraction for tour-

Historic League City

adjacent to NASA/JSC. One of the last

ists, displaying western art, music, Longhorn

The Historic District of League City

undeveloped bayous in Texas, Armand

artifacts and Texas historical items. This

features quaint homes and businesses

Bayou is one of only four Texas Coastal

Longhorn Museum is the first of its kind

along a picturesque tree-lined boulevard

Preserves. Some 40,000 visitors annually

and is expected to be included in the Guin-

(FM 518). Many of the restored buildings

benefit from educational tours, exhibits,

ness Book of Records for the world’s largest

date back to the late1800’s. Visit www.

events and classes.

Longhorn history collection. For more infor-

leaguecityhistory.org

wildlife

refuge

and

wagering

(for

those

and

older).

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mation, scheduling events, memberships More than 1,000 acres of wetland habitat

or volunteer opportunities please contact

and approximately 600 acres of prairie offer

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a refuge for 370 species of birds, mammals,

blmmembers@aol.com. 281-332-1393

reptiles and amphibians including whitetailed deer, armadillos, swamp rabbits, bobcats, coyotes, venomous and non-venomous snakes, turtles, alligators and frogs. Visitors enjoy the melody of songbirds, such as warblers, flycatchers, orioles and painted buntings, and the cry of birds-ofprey, such as osprey, owls and kites. The broad diversity of flora and fauna is due to the intermingling of three distinct

Gulf Greyhound Park

Historical Bay Area Museum Built in 1901, the Bay Area Museum and chapel at 5000 NASA Road 1 provide the community with an interesting look at local history, and an opportunity to visit a

At Gulf Greyhound Park, the world’s

restored, turn of the century church. The

largest and most successful greyhound

building, once the Webster Presbyterian

racing complex (just south of Clear Lake),

Church, was moved to Clear Lake Park in

the fast-paced action runs all year, rain

1981. Visits are free. 281-326-5950

or shine, with air-conditioned comfort on all four levels. This unique enter-

Kemah Boardwalk

tainment offers the thrill of greyhound

“The Fun Never Stops” at the Kemah

racing and the excitement of pari-mutual

Boardwalk. A carnival midway filled with

ecosystems – forest, prairie and bayou. Visitors can escape the stress of urban life by hiking six trails, delighting in the joys of bird watching or reliving the past at a recreated farm. www.abnc.org 281-474-2551

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Battleship Texas is anchored at the 1,200acre San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site where visitors can experience history first-hand. The only surviving combat ship to have served in both World Wars, the Battleship Texas became the first memorial

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• Upgraded dining experience with new decor and stylish finishes

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Ship Channel. The Battleship Texas program

• Newly renovated fitness center

provides many recreational and educational experiences for visitors as well as numerous programs and self-guided tours. 281-479-2431

Bayou Wildlife Park Feed animals and birds from Africa, India, Asia, Australia and South America. An adventure-filled tram ride takes you over 86

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rides and amusements, great restaurants, a hotel, and marina are the main attractions. The interesting shops that line the boardwalk offer everything from souvenirs to fine art. Holiday events, festivals, exhibits, and live entertainment throughout the year draw an estimated 3 million visitors. Experience the excitement of Stingray Reef, where you can touch and feed live stingrays. Discover these deep-water dwellers up close and personal. The boardwalk is family entertainment at its best in the Clear Lake Area. 281-334-9880 Kemah Lighthouse District Visitor Center See the variety of specialty shops and their unique items. 281-334-3181

Lone Star Flight Museum The Lone Star Flight Museum is a 501(c) (3) aviation museum and STEM learning center with a mission to preserve, educate and inspire. Led by CEO Lt. Gen. (ret) Douglas H. Owens, LSFM’s new $38 million state of the art facility at Houston’s Ellington Airport opened September 16,

2017. In addition to the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, the 130,000 square foot facility houses the Museum’s renowned flying collection of historic aircraft, a $1 million, high-tech Aviation Learning Center and dynamic hands-on exhibits. LSFM’s vision is to be a world-class educational museum linking an understanding of the past with inspiration for the future.

ture that is relaxing and enjoyable and can be designed to meet your specific desires. www.sailawaycat.com

San Jacinto Monument & Museum Site of the battle that won Texas independence from Mexico. The world’s largest masonry structure invites visitors to learn about events

Moody Gardens A tropical destination for families and groups. Explore the all new Rainforests of the World along within the Aquarium Pyramid®, the Discovery Museum & the action of the IMAX® 3D, 4D or Ridefilm theaters. Cruise aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, tee off at the new Moody Gardens Golf Course and relax at the Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center for an ideal getaway. Visit www. moodygardens.org or 800-582-4673.

Old Seabrook Stroll among antique, craft and gift shops. Enjoy refreshments in the tearooms and restaurants of this quaint shopping district near Galveston Bay. 281-474-3869

Port of Houston Boat Tour

that shaped Texas history. 281-479-2421

Space Center Houston Space Center Houston, a $70-million, 183,000

square-foot

entertainment

and educational complex designed by Disney

Imagineering,

space-related

offers

experiences

hands-on, visitors.

In addition to a full-size reproduction of

the space shuttle, guests can use

computer trainers to perform operations similar to the ones the astronauts used to launch a satellite or land a shuttle. NASA

scientists

and

astronauts

give

briefings about current activities, visitors observe scientists and mission specialists at work and in training via live video hookups. The theaters, including an IMAX screen, feature space flight films. Exhibits include

Port of The Houston offers free, 90-minute round-trip, educational cruises along the Houston Ship Channel. Embarking from the port’s Sam Houston Landing, visiting sightseers can enjoy passing views of international cargo vessels, and operations at the port’s Turning Basin Terminal. Measuring 95 feet in length and 24 feet in width, the boat carries a maximum capacity of 100 passengers, with air-conditioned lounge seating and additional standing room on the boat’s rear deck. 713-670-2416

thousands of space artifacts, the Skylab

Sailaway Clear Lake Charters

to mention only a few. Boat watching,

Escape the ordinary. Enjoy the wind, waves and sunshine; have fun with family and friends on a Kemah sailing adventure or how about a relaxing, romantic sail to tell someone how much you love them under the moonlight. A Sailing Adventure aboard the Sail away cat is designed

to give you the most unique sailing adven-

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space station and the largest collection of moon rocks on display anywhere on earth. A 60-minute tram tour of the JSC complex is another source of entertainment and education for JSC guests. 281-244-2105

Waterfront Dining Fine restaurants and waterfront clubs on Galveston Bay and throughout the Clear Lake Area offer an outstanding variety of cuisine: seafood and steaks, Mexican, Italian, German, Cajun and Oriental, while dining at the restaurants along the channel is fun and relaxing.

Webster Gateway Browse this eclectic shopping district for fine art, gourmet foods, crafts, fine jewelry and books. Visit many fine restaurants. 281-332-1826.

CLE A R L AKE A R E A P A RKS Bay Area Park - Bay Area Park is a 64.3 acre park overlooking Armand Bayou. Among the tall trees you can picnic by the duck pond or walk along the flagstone trails and gazebo in the Oasis garden. Launch your canoe and paddle along the historic Armand Bayou. There is a variety of playground structures, baseball and softball fields, and tennis courts. Bring your dogs and visit Precinct 2’s first dog park. Clear Lake Park - Clear Lake Park is a 59 acre park located southeastern Harris County. The south side of the park offers traditional park amenities as well as a boat launch and fishing pier. The North side of the park offers playground equipment, various sports fields and 0.5 mile jogging trail, community center and open air pavilion. There is also an ancient Indian burial ground believed to be ancestors to the Akokisa Indians dating between 600 and 900 A.D. Also discovered was shell median dating back to 1476 B.C. To learn more visit the Harris County Boys’

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Sylvan Beach Park - Sylvan Beach Park

park is open 1st Saturday in April thru last

is a 31.4 acre park located just east of

Saturday in October.

South Highway 146 in La Porte. Along

Walter Hall Park - This is a Galveston County community park. In addition to a vast green space it includes baseball and

with conventional park amenities you will find a skate park, boat ramp and a pay-tofish pier. Enjoy the two pristine white

soccer fields, tennis courts, inside pavilion,

sand beaches and swim in Galveston Bay.

picnic areas, playground, practice backstops,

This historic park was once known as the

a boat ramp and pier. Community events

Grove, has been a driving force for the

are held here throughout the year.

city’s economy since 1893.

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1,000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza................ 281-250-9877 Aquarium Restaurant.........281-334-9010

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches Bay Area..............................281-316-2222 Nassau Bay..........................281-335-1210

Rudy’s “Country Store” & Bar-B-Q..............................281-338-0462 Salata - Nassau Bay............281-532-6988

Avenida Brazil......................281-557-9999

Joe Lee’s Seafood Kitchen Restaurant..............281-535-0148

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery.................................281-316-3037

Joe’s Bar-B-Que...................281-331-9626

Sherlock’s Baker

La Brisa on the Creek..........281-554-4000

Street Pub.............................281-461-4702

Lance’s Turtle Club..............281-326-7613

Space City Takeout.............713-422-2886

Landry’s Kemah Waterfront............................281-334-2513

Thai Spice Rice &

Bonefish Grill . ......................281-332-0430 Brewingz -Nassau Bay.........832-864-3200 Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.............................281-334-2881 Cadillac Bar & Grill..............281-334-9049 Carrabba’s Italian Grill.......281-338-0574 Casa Anita’s Mexican Restaurant............................281-326-2200 Chick-fil-A at El Dorado Blvd.....................281-488-1112 Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack......................281-334-5000 Crescent City Connection Sports & Oyster Bar..............281-954-6810 East Star Restaurant............281-280-8822 The Flying Dutchman Restaurant & Oyster Bar.....281-334-7575 Franca’s Real Italian Restaurant............................281-488-2207 Frenchie’s . ..........................281-486-7144 Fuddruckers.........................281-333-1598 Gatti’s Pizza..........................281-480-4800 Gio’s Flying Pizza & Pasta.................................281-337-0107 Habanero’s Mayan Kitchen.................................281-474-4400 Hamburgers by Gourmet...............................281-333-3336 Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake............................281-333-9300

Lighthouse Buffet.................281-334-3360

Saltgrass Steak House.........281-538-5441

Noodle House......................281-554-6800 Tommy’s Restaurant

Luby’s....................................281-335-8400

Oyster Bar.............................281-480-2221

Luby’s Fuddruckers.............281-724-2692

Tree House............................281-286-8956

Luna’s Mexican Restaurant.......................... 281-334-0300

Twin Peaks............................734-341-6859 01Victor’s Deli II...................281-984-7119

Maggiano’s Little Italy Baybrook..............................281-282-9729

Wael’s Mediterranean

Mamacita’s Mexican Restaurant............................281-332-5362

Zoe’s Kitchen.......................713-301-1420

Cuisine..................................281-286-1110

Mario’s Flying Pizza & Italian Restaurant................281-474-5103 McAlister’s Deli.....................281-554-7720 Mediterraneo Market & Cafe..................................281-333-3180 MOD Pizza............................281-954-2050 Molly’s Pub...........................281-486-0971 NAM Noodles & More.........832-632-1083 Neptune Subs......................281-474-3973 Noodles and Company.....281-332-2428 Opus Ocean Grille............ 281-334-0006 Outback Steakhouse..........281-338-6283

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Hubcap Grill - Kemah........ 281-339-7116

Preamble Lounge and Crafthouse...........................832-905-2927

Jackie’s Brickhouse............ 832-864-2459

Red Lobster..........................281-338-2518

Jason’s Deli......................... 281-338-8000

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regular challengers in playoff action and always provide exciting end-to-end action

Part of the West Division of Major League Baseball’s American League, the Houston Astros are on a roll. Currently the winningest team in baseball, the team and its fans are having a lot of fun. Playing in Minute Maid Park, one of the country’s few stadiums with a retractable roof, the team serves up entertaining baseball action at home about 80 times over the course of the season. Fans enjoy gourmet hot dogs, pork sliders, tex-mex fare and many other delectable choices while enjoying the game. Around the park, many restaurants, clubs and music venues hop, especially on game day.

The Houston Dynamo www.houstondynamo.com Founded in 2005, the Dynamo is Houston’s Major League Soccer Team. The team name is reflective, in part, of Houston: an energetic, hard-working, risk-taking kind of town. 2006 and 2007 MLS Champions, fans have lots to cheer about as this team continues to rank well both at home and internationally. The Dynamo play in BBVA Compass Stadium, an architecturally acclaimed venue, located east of downtown

in the Toyota Center. Many star players have passed through the team’s roster over its almost-fifty-year history and now James Hardin and the rest have launched the Rockets back into competitive contention.

The Houston Texans www.houstontexans.com Football is huge in Texas and the Texans are huge in Houston. In their 16th season, this NFL professional team are the 2011, 2012 and 2015 AFC South Division Champions. Head coach Bill O’Brien and owner Bob McNair have put together an exciting roster that includes fan favorites, like J.J. Watt, and new up-and-comers, like Deshaun Watson. Sunday football is celebrated in NRG stadium cheering on the team, tailgating with friends in the parking lot before and after the game, at many sports bars around town, or in front of your own television. Go Texans!

GOLF Winters in Houston are mild and temperate, with the average high in January (the coldest month) at 62.9°F and the average low at

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The Houston Rockets are the city’s professional National Basketball Association team playing in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference. Two-time world

And there are plenty of places to play in West

golfer’s taste. Here, you’ll find stunning courses designed by golf legends such as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Fazio. Or watch the professionals grip it and rip it at the nearby Shell Houston Open.

Houston. A wide range of municipal, public,

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Battleground at Deer Park

281-478-4653

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Bay Oaks Country Club (Private)

281-488-7888

www.clubcorp.com

Beacon Lake Golf Club

281-337-1459

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Magnolia Creek Golf Links

281-557-0555

www.clubcorp.com

Sienna Plantation Golf Club

281-778-4653

www.clubcorp.com

South Shore Harbour Country Club

281-334-0521

www.sshr.com

Southwyck Golf Club, Pearland

713-436-9999

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Wildcat Golf Club

713-413-3400

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The theater district is an impressive cultural and entertainment center; features nine world renowned performing arts organizations, and many smaller ones, in four venues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jones Hall, Wortham Theater Center, Alley Theatre and Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.

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T H EA T E R D I S TR I C T Alley Theatre 615 Texas Ave., Houston, 77002 www.alleytheatre.org One of America’s leading not-for-profit theatres calls the Houston Theater District Home – The Alley Theatre. The Alley Theatre is nationally recognized for their performing arts company lead by Artistic Director Gregory Boyd and Managing Director Dean R. Gladden. Specializing in productions of the classics, modern plays and premieres, The Alley Theatre produces more performances than all other performing arts organizations in the Houston Theater District. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts 800 Bagby St., Ste. 300 Houston, 77002 www.thehobbycenter.org The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts brings first-class entertainment and cultural enjoyment to Houstonians by way of the generosity of their donors. This arts complex is home to the Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS), and the Houston Broadway Series. Houston Grand Opera 510 Preston St., Houston, 77002 www.houstongrandopera.org Adding to Houston’s rich cultural environment, Houston Grand Opera entertains with their innovative programs, community events and educational projects. Houston Grand Opera has a solid reputation for commissioning and producing new works, including 56 world premieres and seven American premieres since 1973. Stop in and visit and see why Houston Grand Opera has toured extensively, including trips to Europe and Asia, and is the only opera company to have

won a Tony, two Grammy awards, and two Emmy awards. Houston Symphony 615 Louisiana, St., Ste. 102, Houston, 77002 www.houstonsymphony.org The Houston Symphony’s mission is to “inspire and engage a large diverse audience in Greater Houston and beyond through exceptional orchestral and non-orchestral performances, educational programs and community activities.” By 2025, the Houston Symphony aims to be one of America’s most relevant and accessible top-ten orchestras. Jones Hall 615 Louisiana St., Houston, 77002 www.houstonfirsttheaters.com Jones Hall is a monument to the memory of Jesse Holman Jones, an eminent figure in Houston during the first half of the 20th Century. Today, Jones Hall is home to the Houston Symphony and the Society for the Performing Arts. More than 400,000 visitors attend some 250 events annually. Main Street Theater 2450 Times Square Blvd., Houston 77005 333 S. Jensen, Houston, 77003 www.mainstreettheater.com Founded in 1975 and has been opening doors for locals of all ages to engage in the performing arts. They offer classes for children and adults and hold performances by both local authors and established writers. Stages Repertory Theatre 3021 Allen Pkwy. Ste. 101, Houston, 77019 www.stagestheatre.com Stages Theatre is one of only two theatres in the region that offers year-round employment

for actors, directors and additional staff. Stages contributes much to the Houston community, including the availability of thrilling live performances. The Theatre produces daring and innovative plays focusing on new off-Broadway hits and world premieres. Society for FINE the Performing Arts www.spahouston.org The Society for the Performing Arts is the largest nonprofit presenting organization of its kind in the entire Southwest region. SPA is renowned for delivering to Houston internationally acclaimed artists from the entire performing arts spectrum, and has been doing so for over 50 years. Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) 800 Bagby, Ste. 200, Houston, TX 77002 www.tuts.com A non-profit based in Houston, Texas, Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) offers a world –class musical theatre experience that ranges from full-scale Broadway productions to educational initiatives that extend beyond the stage and into the community. TUTS is equipped for actors and aficionados of all ages and abilities. Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas Ave., Houston, 77002 www.houstonfirsttheaters.com Houston’s largest performing arts complex, is home to the Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera and is partnered with Da Camera of Houston and Mercury the Orchestra Redefined.Featuring two theaters, the Alice and George Brown Theater and the Lillie and Roy Cullen Theater. Since its opening in 1987, Wortham has entertained more than 8 million people.

HOUSTON BALLET 501 Texas Ave., Houston, 77002 • www.houstonballet.org The Houston Ballet is a classically trained company with diverse repertory whose range includes the classics are well as contemporary works. This company attracts the world’s best dancers and choreographers. The Houston Ballet also has a world class Academy whose instruction levels vary from professional dancer to non-professional dancers. HOUSTONNEWCOMERGUIDES.COM

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ACU of Texas Associated Credit Union............................ 27

Plantation On The Bay....................................................... 15

Beacon Federal Credit Union........................................... 59

South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center....... 17

ICON Bank.......................................................................... 58 JSC Federal Credit Union.................................................. 62 Shared Resources Credit Union........................................ 61

CAR DEALERSHIPS & AUTO REPAIR Norman Frede Chevrolet.................................................. 12 Ron Carter Clear Lake....................................................... 21 Space Center Automotive............................................... 29

CITIES & CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

HEALTHCARE Bay Area Audiology and Hearing Aids........................... 53 CHI St. Luke’s Health, Pasadena...................................... 51 Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital..........Back Cover MD Anderson Cancer Center............................................ 5 Orchard Park at Victory Lakes.......................................... 15 UTMB Health.................................................................... 1, 55 UT Physicians....................................................................... 53

HOTELS Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake...................................... 21

City of Kemah..........................................Inside Front Cover

The Old Parsonage Guest Houses.................................... 70

City of League City.............................................................. 3

South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center....... 17

Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce...................... 14

EDUCATION

REAL ESTATE AGENTS / BROKERAGES Innovate Real Estate, David Moore................................. 26

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers..................... 63 Odyssey Academy ........................................................... 35 San Jacinto College.......................................................... 36 St. Thomas The Apostle Episcopal School....................... 33 University of Houston Clear Lake...................................... 37

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION Bay Oaks Country Club..................................................... 69 Freedom Boat Club........................................................... 71 Lakewood Yacht Club....................................................... 75 Luna’s Mexican Restaurant & Catering.......................... 73

Premier Properties of Texas............................................... 29 Scott Crowhurst, Better Homes & Gardens..................... 25

SENIOR LIVING Brookdale Clear Lake Independent Living..................... 50

WORSHIP Clear Lake United Methodist Church.............................. 47 University Baptist Church................................................... 47

UTILITIES & SERVICES CenterPoint Energy............................................................ 43 Lonestar Delivery & Process.............................................. 41

Opus Ocean Grille............................................................. 13

Mackey Mechanical Air Conditioning Services............. 20

Schlitterbahn Galveston Island ............Inside Back Cover

Mary Jane Dixon CPA, CFP............................................... 60

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2019

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

BRIAN FREEDMAN The Boeing Company Chairman of the Board

CHAMBER TEAM

BOB DAVEE Greer, Herz & Adams LLP Vice Chair Finance

SHAWN BAILEY AMOCO Federal Credit Union Chair Elect

JONATHAN COTTRELL Martha Turner Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Vice Chair Membership

CINDY DEWEASE, IOM President & CEO

GLENN ELLIS Jacobs Vice Chair Research

SHARI SWEENEY, IOM Vice President

PRESLY CARR Accounting Administrator

KRISTI KONCABA Texan Bank Vice Chair Administration

STEPHANIE TANNER Communications Specialist

CHARLENE LEHRMANN Membership Administrator

CLEAR LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

BRYAN BOGLE AMOCO Federal Credit Union Past Chairman of the Board

NICOLE BELLOW Smarter HR Solutions

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DR. CHANDA ABBOTT Bay Area Audiology

JACOB BIGGER Kemah Boardwalk

AMBER BROWN I.V. League Tutoring

TERI CRAWFORD San Jacinto College

RITA CUNNINGHAM Clear Lake Regional Medical Center

YASMIN DAVID Salata

SUE FLANNIGAN Berkeley Eye Center

STEPHEN GOFF LyondellBassell Industries

KEITH GRAY CenterPoint Energy

ASHLEY HELMS PowerTech Services & GetSocial!

DOUG MEISINGER Clear Lake Today/ Vinyl Draught Radio

CHRIS REED Chris Reed Consulting

WAYNE RUTLEDGE Rutledge Commercial

CHANCE SANFORD Space Center Houston

CARLOS SIERRA Hilton Garden Inn

ADAM SMITH Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union W W W. C L E A R L A K E A R E A . C O M

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BUSINESS SUCCESS...

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BUSINESS BUSINESS SUCCESS SUCCESS

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

AREA PROMOTIONS

Brian Freedman, Chairman of the Board Shawn Bailey, Chair Elect Kristi Koncaba, Vice Chair Administration Bob Davee, Vice Chair Finance Jonathan Cottrell, Vice Chair Membership Glenn Ellis, Vice Chair Research Bryan Bogle, Past Chairman of the Board

CLEAR LAKE AREA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Chanda Abbott Nicole Bellow Jacob Bigger Amber Brown Teri Crawford Rita Cunningham Yasmin David Sue Flannigan Stephen Goff

Keith Gray Ashley Helms Doug Meisinger Chris Reed Wayne Rutledge Chance Sanford Carlos Sierra Adam Smith

CHAMBER STAFF Cindy DeWease, IOM, President & CEO Shari Sweeney, IOM, Vice President Stephanie Tanner, Communications Specialist Presly Carr, Accounting Administrator Charlene Lehrmann, Membership Administrator

PROGRAMS Sharon Proulx

DeeAnn Duckworth

Staff Contact: Shari Sweeney • Christmas Boat Parade • Epicurean Evening • Golf Classic • Bowling Tournament

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Ava Sloan

Staff Contact: Charlene Lehrmann • Business Education and Development • Business & Wellness EXPO • Buy Into Bay Area

MEMBER SERVICES Carl Joiner

Staff Contact: Cindy DeWease • Member Growth/Retention • Membership Campaign • Annual Chairman’s Ball • Diplomat Committee • Networking

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COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE

ADVOCACY

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE

2019 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

QUALITY OF LIFE in our COMMUNITY

ADVOCACY

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

EDUCATION

Randy Ashby

Dr. Peter Wuenschel

Staff Contact: Shari Sweeney

Staff Contact: Shari Sweeney •A dvocate for educational systems • New Teachers’ Luncheon • CCISD Candidates Forum

• Education and awareness of legislative issues impacting business

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

• Advocate on the local, state and national levels

Adam Smith

Staff Contact: Stephanie Tanner

• Maintain coalitions with other organizations on issues of similar interest

• Professional Development • Leadership Clear Lake •A id in establishing business connections

AFFILIATES AEROSPACE INDUSTRY

HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY

MARINE INDUSTRY

TOURISM INDUSTRY

Fernando De La Peña Llaca Aexa Aerospace, LLC

Rebecca Lilley Memorial Hermann

Jim Christiansen Marine Liaison

Update Chamber Leadership on aerospace developments and impact on local economy

Increase public awareness of healthcare system in Clear Lake/Bay Area Houston

Advocate for legislation affecting the boating industry

Shawna Reid Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau Annual tourism update luncheon with the Bay Area Houston CVB & Houston First

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DISTINGUISHED INVESTORS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS

DIRECTOR’S COUNCIL

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CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL

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DISTINGUISHED PARTNERS

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www.texanbank.com

www.uhcl.edu

EXECUTIVE PARTNERS

www.pleasurepier.com

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PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL

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www.joinerarchitects.com

www.clearlaketoday.com

www.ventech-inf.com

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2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT

CHAMBER LEADERSHIP 2017-2018 Executive Officers

Chairman of the Board, Bryan Bogle Chair Elect, Brian Freedman Vice Chair Administration, Bob Davee Vice Chair Finance, Shawn Bailey Vice Chair Membership, J.P. Morris Vice Chair Research, Glenn Ellis Past Chairman of the Board, Carl Joiner

Board of Directors

Nicole Bellow, Jacob Bigger, Angela Bivens, Amber Brown, Pierr Castillo, Jonathan Cottrell, Rita Cunningham, Teri Crawford, Yasmin David, Sue Flannigan, Kristi Koncaba, Doug Meisinger, Chris Reed, Wayne Rutledge and Carlos Sierra

FROM THE 2017-2018 CHAIRMAN This was a year of action, opportunity and transition. Our community proved it was strong following

Bryan Bogle, Hurricane Harvey. Our Chamber team welcomed three new faces and celebrated the CFO’s 25-year Chairman of the Board 2017-2018

career when she retired in May. Our Board of Directors chose to support the national twitter campaign This was a year of action, and transition. Our community proved was strong Harvey relief, support to raise awareness for theopportunity Storm Surge System, support funding for itHurricane following Hurricane Harvey. Our Chamber team welcomed three new faces and celebrated the CFO’s the Harris County Bond for Flood Control to help several communities survive another big storm and 25-year career when she retired in May. Our Board of Directors chose to support the national twitter campaign to raise awareness the Storm Surge System, support Hurricane Harvey support College of theforMainland’s Bond election to funding expandfortheir campus to meet the needs of the relief, support the Harris County Bond for Flood Control to help several communities survive another workforce. I am very proud to sayelection that our Boardtheir is willing bigemerging storm and support College of the Mainland’s Bond to expand campustotooppose meet theissues as well like the needs of the emerging am very proud to say that our Board willing to oppose issues proposed storageworkforce. tank farmI planned in our community nearis Ellington. as well like the proposed storage tank farm planned in our community near Ellington.

As a membership driven organization, another high priority is building a strong, active memberAs a membership driven organization, another high priority is building a strong, active ship thatthat will tohelp help economy Themembership annual membership campaign brought in membership willcontinue continue to ourour economy grow. grow. The annual campaign brought in 77members new members over$50,000. $50,000. 77 new andand over

Bryan Bogle

Chairman of the Board 2017-2018

I wouldlike like to time to thank everyone for their continued throughout my throughout my year I would totake takethethe time to thank everyone for theirsupport continued support year as Chairman of the Board for the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. I will continue my as Chairman of the Board for way the and Clear Lake Area Commerce. I will continue my support of the Chamber in every possible encourage you to Chamber do the same of through participation events, community events, andway Buying Into Bay Area (#buyintobayarea)! support in ofChamber the Chamber in every possible and encourage you to do the same through partic-

ipation in Chamber events, community events, and Buying Into Bay Area (#buyintobayarea)!

Bryan Bogle

CHAMBER 2020 - STRATEGICChairman PLANof the Board 2017-2018 The Chamber’s strategic plan Chamber 2020 continues to develop. Chair Elect Brian Freedman kept the chamber heading in the right direction. The strategic plan: • It is a three-year plan. • The mission of the chamber is “Champions for business success and quality of life in our community.” • The four goals are chamber strength, business success, community excellence and advocacy. • The chamber values are accountability, transparency, integrity, innovative, inclusive and member focus.

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56th CHRISTMAS BOAT LANE PARADE ON CLEAR LAKE, Chair Jim Christiansen The annual Christmas boat parade kicked off the holiday season with nearly 100 boats decorated with lights, music and dancers. As every year, huge crowds filled the Kemah Boardwalk to enjoy the parade. As a chamber fundraiser this event exceeded our budget. Many of the Cities around the lake came together to sponsor the event including Clear Lake Shores, League City, Kemah, Nassau Bay and Seabrook. Thank you, Christmas Boat Parade committee, for working to make a successful parade.

33rd EPICUREAN EVENING, Chair Matt Wev The annual Epicurean Evening was moved to a Tuesday in April to accommodate the exhibit schedule at Space Center Houston. The booths were sold out, but the attendance was slightly lower than usual. Participants combined for an impressive evening of delicious tastings, beverages and entertainment. The mobile silent auction was a big hit and allowed everyone to bid from their phone and not leave the booths. Ron Carter Clear Lake Cadillac Hyundai Genesis continued to support the event as the Five Star Sponsor. Thank you, Epicurean Evening committee and volunteers, for dedicating your evening to ensure that the participants and ticket holders left happy and were exposed to new restaurants for their next dining out experience.

AREA DIVISION, Chair PROMOTIONS Deeann Duckworth Chair Deeann Duckworth Area Promotions Division

2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT

AREA PROMOTIONS

SPRING FEVER GOLF CLASSIC, Chair J.P. Morris 56th CHRISTMAS BOAT29th LANE PARADE ON CLEAR LAKE, Chair Jim Christiansen The golf classic was moved back to Bay Oaks Country Club and had an amazing day. The golf The annual Christmas boat parade kicked holiday season withfornearly 100 committee worked hard to make off this a the successful event. Thank you, J.P. Morris, leading the golf boats tournamentand committee. decorated with lights, music dancers. As every year, huge crowds filled the Kemah Boardwalk to enjoy the25th parade. As aNECESSARY” chamberBOWLING fundraiser thisChair event exceeded our budget. “NO EXPERIENCE TOURNAMENT, Glenn Ellis The annual bowling tournament was another fun evening filled with networking, building, Clear Many of the Cities around the lake came together to sponsor the event team including dancing and fun. Hosted by AMF Alpha Lanes this event is an opportunity for Chamber members Lake Shores, League City, Kemah, Nassau and Seabrook. Boat to spend an evening with their staffBay and colleagues while competing Thank for some funyou, prizes. Christmas The sold-out exceeded budget thanks toaGlenn Ellis’ guidance, presenting sponsor AMOCO Federal Credit Parade committee, forevent working to make successful parade. rd

Union and King Pin sponsor Shiner Beer. Thank you bowling committee for collecting so many door prizes and for bringing in so much delicious food.

33 EPICUREAN EVENING, Chair Matt Wev The annual Epicurean Evening was moved to a Tuesday in April to accommodate the EDUCATION DIVISION at Space Center Houston. The booths were sold out, but the attendance exhibit schedule was slightly lower than9thusual. for an impressive evening of ANNUAL Participants CCISD CANDIDATES combined FORUM AND RECEPTION The education and government affairs division hosted the annual Clear Creek Independent School delicious tastings, beverages and entertainment. The mobile silent auction was a big hit District Board of Trustees Candidates’ Forum and Reception in April prior to the May elections. This and allowed everyone year to had bidthefrom theirparticipation phoneand and notaudience. leaveThank theyou, booths. Ron Clear most candidate the largest City of Nassau Bay,Carter for hosting the event and to Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union for sponsoring again. Lake Cadillac Hyundai Genesis continued to support the event as the Five Star Sponsor. Thank you, Epicurean Evening committee volunteers, dedicating your evening to 52nd ANNUAL NEW TEACHERS’ and LUNCHEON, Chair Jamiesonfor Mackay The 52nd Annual New Teachers’ Luncheonleft provided Chamber members the opportunity to welcome ensure that the participants and ticket holders happy and were exposed to new over 350 new Clear Creek Independent School District teachers to the community, as well as showcase restaurants for their next dining out experience. their business to the luncheon attendees. This was the largest event ever held at South Shore Harbour Resort with 609 in attendance. Thank you, New Teachers’ Luncheon committee, for producing this

29th SPRING FEVER GOLF CLASSIC, Chair J.P. Morris special event for our new teachers. The golf classic was moved back to Bay Oaks Country Club and had an amazing day. The The Education Division hosted a Lunch & Learn with Dr. Warren Nichols, President of College of golf committee workedthehard toAnother make this a successful event. Thank Morris, for Chair Dr. Peter Mainland. Lunch & Learn was hosted at Space Center Houston with you, their ViceJ.P. President EDUCATION DIVISION, of Education, Daniel Newmyer. Wuenschel leading golfWuenschel tournament committee. Chair Dr.the Peter Education Division

25 “NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY” BOWLING TOURNAMENT, Chair Glenn Ellis 9ththANNUAL CCISD CANDIDATES FORUM AND RECEPTION The education and government affairs hosted the annual Clear Creek Independent The annual bowling tournament wasdivision another fun evening filled with networking, team School District Board offun. Trustees Candidates’ Reception in April to the May building, dancing and Hosted by AMFForum Alpha and Lanes this event is anprior opportunity for elections. This year had the most candidate participation and the largest audience. Thank Chamber members to spend an evening with their staff and colleagues while competing you,some City of Nassau Bay, forsold-out hosting the event and to Gulf Coastthanks Educators W W Wto . C L EGlenn AFederal R L A K E A Ellis’ R E ACredit . C Oguidance, M 93 for fun prizes. The event exceeded budget Union for sponsoring again. presenting sponsor AMOCO Federal Credit Union and King Pin sponsor Shiner Beer. Thank

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION 31st ANNUAL “Buy Into Bay Area” BUSINESS AND WELLNESS EXPO, Chair Diana Jones The Business & Wellness EXPO did not sell out of booths this year but had a sizeable attendance for this one-day event at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. This year’s event featured booth awards with a major emphasis on our Buy Into Bay Area campaign. Brookdale Senior Living was the new Wellness Sponsor. The Business & Wellness EXPO exceeded budget. Thank you, EXPO committee, for producing this tradeshow that enhances commerce in our local economy and increases awareness for our medical and health care industry.

BUSINESS EDUCATION The Business Development Division hosts monthly seminars for our members on timely and relevant topics. This year we focused on identity theft, memory training, active shooter awareness, problem solving, ending conflict and Roberts Rules of Order. The Division also hosted a full day Employee Management Seminar with Glenn Shepard at Hope Village’s community room. Our full-time Small Business Development Center counselor continues to offer free guidance to soon-to-be business owners or businesses that want to expand.

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The think local campaign continues. The Cities of Kemah, Nassau Bay, Clear Lake Shores, Seabrook and Taylor Lake Village are economic partners with the Chamber to further the growth of the Buy Into Bay Area movement.

31 ANNUAL “Buy Into Bay Area” BUSINESS AND WELLNESS EXPO, Chair Diana Jones The Business & Wellness EXPO did not sell out of booths this year but had a sizeable SPEED NETWORKING attendance for this one-day event at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. This year’s event Quarterly Speed Networking events continue to be very well attended with forty to fifty members each featured booth awardstime. with a major emphasis on oureveryone Buy Into Bay Areathecampaign. Immediately following the speed networking is invited to attend Business After Hours for more networking. Brookdale Senior Living was the new Wellness Sponsor. The Business & Wellness EXPO TOASTMASTERS exceeded budget. Thank you, EXPO committee, for producing this tradeshow that Since 1997 the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Chapter of Toastmasters International has enhances commerce inprovided our local economy increases awarenessandfor our medical Chamber members the and opportunity to develop communication leadership skills. This and health care industry. year the group held chamber wide breakfasts that increased their attendance. BUSINESS GOVERNMENTEDUCATION, AFFAIRS DIVISION The Business Development Division hosts monthly seminars for our members on timely The Government Affairs Division supported the efforts of our leadership and all the divisions. and relevant topics. This year we focused on identity theft, memory training, active ADVOCATE The Board solving, of Directors has taken a position on several legislative issues including: shooter awareness, problem ending conflict and Roberts Rules of Order. The Support Federal fundingManagement for Hurricane Harvey Relief Division also hosted a full• day Employee Seminar with Glenn Shepard at • Support Coastal Spine Twitter Campaign Hope Village’s community room. Our full-time Small Business Development Center • Support Harris County Bond Election Flood Control counselor continues to offer free guidance to Bond soon-to-be business owners or businesses • Support College of the Mainland Election that want to expand. • Oppose Storage Tank Farm location COLLABORATE

BUY AREA, Planning for the 2019 trip to Austin for the annual Clear Lake/Bay Area Houston Day at the Capitol ChairINTO RandyBAY Ashby Government Affairs Division was continues. accomplished through partnerships Area Houston EconomicBay, Partnership and the LeagueShores, The think local campaign The Citieswith ofBay Kemah, Nassau Clear Lake City Regional Chamber. General Membership Luncheons were hosted for our Legislative leaders. The Seabrook and AFFAIRS Taylor Lake Village are economic partners with the Chamber to further the GOVERNMENT DIVISION, Congressional team included Congressman Babin, Congressman Olsen and Congressman Weber. The growth of the Buy IntoState Baydelegation Area was movement. Chair Randy Ashby Co-Chair Brian Freedman Senator Taylor, Representative Bonnen and Representative Paul. Coalitions were maintained with the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, BAYTRAN, the Greater Houston

SPEED NETWORKING: Partnership, the Texas Association of Business, andof theour Unitedleadership States Chamber of Commerce, as well The Government Affairs Division supported the efforts and all the divisions as area cities on issues of common interest. Quarterly Speed Networking events continue to be very well attended with forty to fifty of the Chamber. COMMUNICATE following the speed networking everyone is invited to members each time. Immediately ADVOCATE Chamber members and the community at large are informed on timely issues affecting business via attend the Business After Hours for more networking. www.clearlakearea.com. Important a video can beissues found regarding the coastal spine The Board of Directors has taken a position oninformation severaland legislative including: storm surge initiative. • Freedman Support Federal funding for Hurricane Harvey Relief TOASTMASTERS: Brian Co-Chair Since the Coastal Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Chapter of Toastmasters • 1997 Support Spine Twitter Campaign International provided members opportunity to develop communication • Supporthas Harris CountyChamber Bond Election Floodthe Control and leadership skills. This year the group held chamber wide breakfasts that increased

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MEMBER SERVICES DIVISION ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE The Board of Directors and Chamber staff hosted the annual Holiday Open House. Over two hundred people attended this event filled with music, holiday cheer and delicious food from our generous members.

56th ANNUAL CHAIRMAN’S BALL, Chair Carl Joiner The 56th Annual Chairman’s Ball honored outgoing Chairman of the Board Bryan Bogle, retiring Directors, 2017-2018 Division Chairmen and Liaisons. The incoming Chairman of the Board Brian Freedman was sworn-in along with the incoming Executive Officers and Directors. 350 were in attendance for “Come Fly with Me” at the new Lone Star Flight Museum celebrating a successful Chamber year.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEONS, Chair Sharon Proulx

Chair Jonathan Cottrell

The Chamber hosted monthly General Membership Luncheons with a business and/or human-interest program. Some of the speakers included State Senator Larry Taylor, State Representative Greg Bonnen, State Representative Dennis Paul, Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, retired Channel 13 News Anchor Dave Ward, Captain Kevin Oditt Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard Sector Houston- Galveston, Representative from the 147th Attack Wing Commander Texas Air National Guard and the education panel featuring Clear Creek ISD, San Jacinto College and University of Houston Clear Lake. One of the luncheons featured our Congressional representatives of Congressman Babin, Congressman Olsen and Congressman Weber. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce sent representatives to the luncheon to present the three Congressmen with the Spirit of Enterprise award for their pro-business actions in Washington, D.C.

MEMBER SERVICES DIVISION, Member Services Division Chair Jonathan Cottrell

ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE The Board of Directors and Chamber staff hosted the annual Holiday Open House. Over two hundred people attended this event filled with music, holiday cheer and delicious food from our generousNEW members. MEMBERS th

The annual membership campaign had a record-breaking year bringing in 77 new members and over $50,000 in revenue. My Chamber Month in May introduced non-members to chamber activities. The “All- Access Pass” was distributed to the Board of Directors, Diplomats and Chamber members for them to invite potential members to experience events such as the Business & Wellness EXPO, General Membership Luncheon, Education Division Lunch & Learn and Business After Hours. The Chamber continues to host quarterly New Member Orientation meetings to educate members about Chamber programs, involvement, accomplishments and goals.

56 ANNUAL CHAIRMAN’S BALL, Chair Carl Joiner The 56th Annual Chairman’s Ball honored outgoing Chairman of the Board Bryan Bogle, retiring Directors, 2017-2018 Division Chairmen and Liaisons. The incoming Chairman of the Board Brian Freedman was sworn-in along with the incoming Executive Officers and Directors. 350 were in attendance for “Come Fly with Me” at the new Lone Star Flight DIPLOMAT COMMITTEE, Chair Kat Clemons Museum celebrating a successful Chamber year. A very strong committee led by Chairman Kat Clemons. The Diplomat Committee is highly motivated in engaging the membership. Their mission is to be connectors for members and help with

GENERAL MEMBERSHIPretention. LUNCHEONS, Chair Sharon Proulx The Diplomats serve our members by greeting at General Membership Luncheons, Business After Hours, New Member Orientations and participating in Grand with Openings, Breakings, The Chamber hosted monthly General Membership Luncheons a Ground business and/or Ribbon Cuttings and Special Events. The Diplomats also contact new members at their ninety-day human-interest program. Someto of thethemselves speakers included State Senator Taylor, State anniversary introduce and encourage involvement. The Diplomats formLarry a bond with one another andState hold an annual Halloween costume contest and Thanksgiving Feast. Representative Greg Bonnen, Representative Dennis Paul, Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, retired Channel 13 News Anchor Dave Ward, Captain Kevin Oditt Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard Sector HoustonGalveston, Representative from the 147th Attack Wing Commander Texas Air National Guard and the education panel featuring Clear Creek ISD, San Jacinto College and University of Houston Clear Lake. One of the luncheons featured our Congressional representatives of Congressman Babin, Congressman Olsen and Congressman Weber. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce sent representatives to the luncheon to present the three Congressmen with the Spirit of Enterprise award for their pro-business actions in Washington, D.C.

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS DIVISION The Young Professionals Division conducted educational seminars to foster career development among Young Professionals. The Young Professionals Division hosted Business and Breakfast seminars focusing on “Surviving your New Year Resolutions: Body & Budget” and “Truth and Consequences of Social Media in the workplace.” The Young Professionals Division also provided networking opportunities to enhance business connections and solidify the importance of membership in the Chamber. The Young Professionals also dedicate their resources to help others in the community at League City Elementary. The Young Professionals monthly “Lunch Bunch” has steadily grown and continues to encourage participation and camaraderie. The group has been meeting monthly with an attendance of approximately thirty members each time.

Chair Adam Smith YOUNG PROFESSIONALS DIVISION, Chair Adam Smith

HEALTHCARE AFFILIATE, Liaison Rebecca Lilley

The Healthcare Affiliate support public awareness of the excellen The Young Professionals Division conducted educational seminars to foster career Houston Region. The Healthcare development among Young Professionals. The Young Professionals Division hosted the healthcare industry. Business and Breakfast seminars focusing on “Surviving your New Year Resolutions: Body & Budget” and “Truth and Consequences of Social Media in the workplace.” The Young Professionals Division also provided networking opportunities to enhance business MARINE AFFILIATE AFFILIATE of membership HEALTHCARE AFFILIATE TOURISM AFFILIATE connections and solidifyAEROSPACE the importance in the Chamber. The Young Professionals also dedicate their resources to help others in the community at League City Elementary. The Young Professionals monthly “Lunch Bunch” has steadily grown and continues to encourage participation and camaraderie. The group has been meeting monthly with an attendance of approximately thirty members each time.

LEADERSHIP CLEAR LAKE, Dean J. P. Morris Planning for the next Leadership Clear Lake program was studied throughout the year with Alumni and Chamber staff. The 2018-2019 class held an orientation in August with Ron Klinger that helped them kick off an amazing year. Twenty students began a nineLiaison Rebecca Lilley Reid and Liaison Liaisoncourse Jim Christiansen month to educate andFernando equipAFFILIATE, them with leadership skills toShawna strengthen MARINE AFFILIATE, Memorial Hermann Bay Area Houston Convention AEROSPACE De La Pena The MarineJim Affiliate continues to Visitors Bureau community Liaison Christiansen transform the community. The curriculum personal development, The& Chamber hosted a Tourism ThePena Healthcare Affiliate Aexa Aerospace, LLC Fernando De includes La HEALTHCARE AFFILIATE, serve the chamber membership Liaison The Chamber hosted a Tourism supported the annual Business The Aerospace Affiliate study and participation. Scheduled field tripmembership tours include Ellington Airport, NASA Houst and Clear Lakeclass Area community attractions Space Center Liaison Rebecca Lilley The Marine Affiliate continues to serve the chamber and Clear Lake Area luncheon to showcase one of our & Wellness EXPO to increase provided timely information to by increasingSpace public awareness Johnson Center,The University of Houston Clear Lake and Clear Creek ISD. The class Houston Convention andwill Visito area’s biggest attractions Space community by increasing public awareness of the excellent marine businesses, Aerospace provided information to the Chamber Boar public awarenesstimely of the excelthe Chamber Board ofAffiliate Direcof the excellent marine busiCenter Houston. The chamber The Healthcare Affiliate supported the annual Business & also visit local governments and meet with elected officials. In February the group will lentCommittee Healthcare system the tors Government and Government services and water activities available on Affairs Clear Lake and Galveston Bay, as welland as NASA developmen and Affairs oninaerospace nesses, services and water continues to partner with the Bay Clear Lake Bay Area Houston Committee onState aerospace and boating public awareness of theenvironmental excellent system in th spend days inLake Austin at the Capitol visiting with elected officialsHealthcare and learning activitiestwo available on Clear promote marine related events, water safety, education and Area Houston Convention and Region. The Healthcare AffilNASA developments. Houston Region. The Healthcare Affiliate continues to sha and Galveston Bay, asgovernment well as awareness. how the Texas operates. iate continues to share timely Visitors Bureau. the healthcare industry. information from the healthLane Alumni parade produce another care committee industry. Thank you to the Leadership Clear Lake for helpingtodesign the curriculum and promote marine related events, water safety, boating education Collaborated with the Christmas Boat and environmental awareness. successful community-wide event. Collaborated with the Christmas Boat Lane parade committee to produce another successful community-wide event.

attending the monthly classes. Thank you to the course facilitator Ron Klinger with Motivational Transitions.

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C L AS S I F I E D MEMBERSHIP A/C - HEAT Mackey Mechanical 5252 FM 517 E Dickinson, TX 77539 (281) 337-6797 www.mackeymechanical.com

ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION ATA Associates 1301 Gemini St. Houston, TX 77058-2711 (281) 480-9847 www.ataassociates.com

Mark E. Hesse, CPA 18333 Egret Bay Blvd., Suite 600 Houston, TX 77058-3298 (281) 333-9666 www.markhessecpa.com Jimmie Pierce CPA, P.C. 601 W. Main Street La Porte, TX 77571 (281) 471-7891 www.jpiercecpa.com Mark E. Hollis, CPA, PLLC 2437 Bay Area Blvd 500 Houston, TX 77058 (713) 503-1523 markeholliscpa.com

ACCOUNTANTS/ ACCOUNTANTS, CERTIFIED PUBLIC

Peterson CPA Firm, P.C. 339 East Parkwood Avenue Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 482-1240 www.cpapeterson.com

Mary Jane Dixon, CPA, CFP, CSA 16830 Royal Crest Dr. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 486-4144 www.mjdixoncpa.com

Rick S. Vourganas, CPA, PLLC 1022 Mabry Mill Road Houston, TX 77062 (832) 782-7071 www.ricksvourganas-cpa.com

DRDA CPAs & Business Consultants 1120 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 488-2022 www.drdacpa.com

Whitley Penn 600 Gulf Freeway Suite 226 Texas City, TX 77591 (713) 621-1515 www.whitleypenn.com

Gohlke & Company, PC 17041 El Camino Real, Suite 104 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 480-5544 www.gcocpa.com Ham, Langston & Brezina LLP 1150 Fuqua, Suite 475 Houston, TX 77034 (281) 481-1040 www.hlb-cpa.com Hammack & Co. CPAs, LLC 10510 Spencer Highway La Porte, TX 77571 (281) 471-5747 www.hammackcpas.com

ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES Affordable Book Keeping 1015E. Main St. #B League City, TX 77573 (281) 889-1750 www.tomcrewscpa.com Mary Jane Dixon, CPA, CFP, CSA 16830 Royal Crest Dr. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 486-4144 www.mjdixoncpa.com

The Boeing Company 3700 Bay Area Blvd. Mail Code HB4-11 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 226-4001 www.boeing.com

Jimmie Pierce CPA, P.C. 601 W. Main Street La Porte, TX 77571 (281) 471-7891 www.jpiercecpa.com Main Street Tax Advisors 1101 West Main Street, Suite K League City, TX 77573 (281) 332-2555 www.mainstreettaxadvisors.com

Jacobs 2224 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 461-5732 www.jacobs.com

ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES

JES Tech 16870 Royal Crest Houston, TX 77058 (713) 640-9424 www.jestechllc.com

Addison Promotions 14 Earlham Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 333-5560 www.promoplace.com/Addison

KBRwyle 2400 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 (281) 212-1200 www.kbrwyle.com

Brand IQ., Inc 12554 Hwy 3 #B-250 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 218-6429 www.brandiqinc.com

Lockheed Martin 2625 Bay Area Blvd. #800 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 283-4200 www.lockheedmartin.com

ADVERTISING/ MARKETING

MRI Technologies 17047 El Camino Real Suite 200 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 786-2000 www.mricompany.com

Abundantly Social 1002 Gemini Ave, Suite 200 Houston, TX 77058 (210) 452-3622 www.abundantlysocial.com Brand IQ., Inc 12554 Hwy 3 #B-250 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 218-6429 www.brandiqinc.com

NASA Johnson Space Center Mail Code AA 2101 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 (281) 483-4588

Postal Publications 2437 Bay Area Blvd., #24 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 488-5203

AEROSPACE

Northrop Grumman 16055 Space Center Blvd. Suite 210 Houston, TX 77062 (832) 415-1252 www.orbitalatk.com

Barrios Technology 16441 Space Center Blvd., Suite B-100 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 280-1920 www.barrios.com

Raytheon IIS 13000 Space Center Blvd. Houston, TX 77059 (281) 244-0880 www.raytheon.com

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AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING & REFRIGERATION AirCon Service Company 16628 Sealark Rd. Houston, TX 77062 (281) 488-4357 www.airconhouston.com Doctor Cool & Professor Heat 307 East Walker League City, TX 77573 (281) 488-0903 www.doctorcool.com Mackey Mechanical 5252 FM 517 E Dickinson, TX 77539 (281) 337-6797 www.mackeymechanical.com Temperature Solutions 2205 B Anders Lane Kemah, TX 77574 (281) 535-3889 www.temperature-solutions.com

ALCOHOL / DRUG PREVENTION & TREATMENT Bay Area Council on Drug/ Alcohol Abuse 1300 A Bay Area Blvd. Suite 102 Houston, TX 77058 (800) 510-3111 www.bacoda.org Into Action Recovery 17337 El Camino Real Houston, TX 77058 (832) 224-4783 www.intoactionrecovery.com

ALTERNATIVE & HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE Agrarian Wellness LLC 17000 El Camino Real Suite 209 Houston, TX 77058 (832) 284-4328 www.AWcultivatinghealth.com

Orchard Park Assisted Living & Memory Care 2760 W. Walker Street League City, TX 77573 (281) 369-4404 www.OrchardParkVictoryLakes.com

AMBULANCE SERVICES Windsor EMS, Inc. 1234 NASA Parkway Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (1) 800-268-9903 www.windsorems.com

AMUSEMENT Escape Kemah 609 Bradford Ave #213 Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 549-7697 www.escapekemah.com iT'Z Family Food & Fun 5950 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, TX 77505 (281) 998-2424 www.itzusa.com

APARTMENT LOCATORS Apartment Leasing Center, Inc. 2437 Bay Area Blvd. #150 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 333-5200 www.apartmentleasingcenter.com

The Ivy at Clear Creek 300 Cyberonics Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 488-8888 www.theivyatclearcreek.com

Towers at Clear Lake 18707 Egret Bay Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 333-2960 www.towersatclearlake.com

La Maison At Lake Cove 1901 Lakeside Drive Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 326-4446 www.lamaisonlakecove.com

Towers of Seabrook 3300 Towers Blvd. Seabrook, TX 77586 (832) 995-1100 www.towersseabrook.com

Legend Point Condos 1300 Marina Bay Dr. Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565 (281) 334-3811 www.legendpoint.com

The Veridian 695 Pineloch Webster, TX 77598 (281) 480-5463 www.livetheveridianapts.com

The Moorings Apartments Leasing Office 601 Enterprise Ave. League City, TX 77573 (281) 334-9500 www.mooringsapts.com

The Vibe at Clear Lake 506 S Austin St Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-6640 www.thevibeatclearlake.com

The Palms at Clear Lake 1300 Gemini St. Leasing Office Houston, TX 77058 (281) 286-7800 www.palmsapartmenthomes.com Piper's Cove Leasing Office 270 El Dorado Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 488-6020 www.piperscove411.com

APARTMENTS/ CONDOMINIUMS

Regatta Bay Apartments 2555 Repsdorph Road Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 326-3344 www.regattabayapthomes.com

Avana Grand Palms Apartments 100 Texas Ave Webster, TX 77598 (281) 338-8600 www.avanagrandpalms.com

RiverBend 301 N Wesley Dr. League City, TX 77573 (281) 316-1773 www.riverbendoncomapts.com

Beacon Lakes Apartments 555 FM 646 W Leasing Office Dickinson, TX 77539 (281) 337-1133 www.pinnacleliving.com

San Palmilla 18833 Town Ridge Lane Webster, TX 77598 (713) 575-1400 www.sanpalmilla-houston.com Sapphire Resort Apartment Homes 2002 San Sebastian Court Houston, TX 77058 (281) 333-3790 www.shamrocksapphire.com

ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA

El Dorado View 240 El Dorado Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 480-2674 www.lumacorp.com

The Cottages at Clear Lake 450 Landing Blvd. League City, TX 77573 (281) 316-4281 www.cottageholdingsltd.com

Falls at Clear Lake Apartments 801 E NASA Pkwy Webster, TX 77598 (281) 480-5454 www.fallsatclearlake.com

Summerbrooke Apartments 1225 Lawrence Road Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 334-6903 www.summerbrookeapts.com

Light Heart Memory Care 1615 Bowline Rd Houston, TX 77062 (281) 282-0770 www.lightheartmemorycare.com

Harbor Walk Apartments 2751 FM 518 Road E League City, TX 77573 (281) 332-4089 www.harborwalkapartmenthomes.com

Teakwood at Seabrook 2401 Repsdorph Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 326-3738 www.teakwoodatseabrook.com

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Voyager at Space Center Apartments 18101 Point Lookout Drive Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (281) 333-5000 www.voyageratspacecenter.com

ARCHITECTS Castles Design Group 3801 Kirby Drive Suite 600 Houston, TX 77098 (713) 664-7974 www.castlesdesigngroup.com Joiner Architects, Inc 2600 South Shore Blvd. Suite 300 League City, TX 77573 (281) 245-3304 www.joinerarchitects.com PBK Architects, Inc. 11 Greenway Plaza, 22nd Floor Houston, TX 77046 (713) 965-0608 www.pbk.com

ARCHITECTURE PLANNING INTERIORS Joiner Architects, Inc 2600 South Shore Blvd. Suite 300 League City, TX 77573 (281) 245-3304 www.joinerarchitects.com

ART & FRAME Ruth Burke Art 2517 NASA Pkwy Suite 1 Seabrook, TX 77586 (832) 512-9454 www.ruthburkeart.com

ARTWORK/CUSTOM DESIGN The Rustic Brush - Clear Lake 1131 Clear Lake City Blvd Houston, TX 77062 (228) 860-8744 www.therusticbrush.com/locations/ clear-lake-houston-tx/

ASSISTED LIVING/ RETIREMENT Brookdale Clear Lake 780 W. Bay Area Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 316-9055 www.brookdaleliving.com Heartis Clear Lake 14520 Old Galveston Road Webster, TX 77598 (386) 956-0947 www.heartisclearlake.com Lake Haven Apartment Homes 1051 FM 1266 Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 538-5559 www.havencommunities.com Orchard Park Assisted Living & Memory Care 2760 W. Walker Street League City, TX 77573 (281) 369-4404 www.OrchardParkVictoryLakes.com Regal Estates 500 Enterprise Ave. League City, TX 77573 (281) 538-5993 www.regalestatesalf.com The Shores at Clear Lake Senior Living 19400 Space Center Blvd Houston, TX 77058 (281) 823- 8088 www.theshoresatclearlake.com

ATTORNEY/CRIMINAL DEFENSE The Law Offices of Ned Barnett 8441 Gulf Fwy. Suite 210 Houston, TX 77017 (713) 222-6767 www.nedbarnett.com Robert J. Barfield - Attorney 609 Bradford Ave Suite 207 Kemah, TX 77565 (713) 941-1329

Barlow, Jones LLP 17225 El Camino Real Suite 400 Houston, TX 77058-2768 (281) 488-8440 www.barlowjoneslaw.com The Enos Law Firm 17207 Feathercraft Lane Webster, TX 77598 (281) 333-3030 www.divorcereality.com Gay & Reitz, Attorneys At Law 1331 Gemini Suite 290 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 488-7001 www.gayreitz.com Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP 2525 South Shore Blvd. Suite 203 League City, TX 77573 (281) 480-5278 www.greerherz.com

ATTORNEYS/ LITIGATION Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP 2525 South Shore Blvd. Suite 203 League City, TX 77573 (281) 480-5278 www.greerherz.com The Law Office of Phil Griffis 1322 Space Park Drive Suite A-248 Houston, TX 77058 (832) 284-4013 www.griffislawfirm.com Waldron & Schneider 15150 Middlebrook Drive Houston, TX 77058 (281) 488-4438 www.ws-law.com

ATTORNEYS/ REAL ESTATE

Gregg & Gregg, PC 16055 Space Center Blvd. Suite 150 Houston, TX 77062 (281) 480-1211 www.gregg-gregg.com

Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP 2525 South Shore Blvd. Suite 203 League City, TX 77573 (281) 480-5278 www.greerherz.com

The Law Office of Dan Krieger 215 East Galveston St. League City, TX 77573 (281) 601-1436 www.kriegerlawfirm.com

Waldron & Schneider 15150 Middlebrook Drive Houston, TX 77058 (281) 488-4438 www.ws-law.com

Scott M. Brown & Associates, Attorneys At Law 17210 Mercury Drive Houston, TX 77058 (281) 488-1918 www.sbrownlawyer.com

ATTRACTIONS/ AMUSEMENTS

W. Bradshaw Boney & Associates 18333 Egret Bay Blvd #110 Houston, TX 77058 (409) 359-4114 www.wbboney.com Waldron & Schneider 15150 Middlebrook Drive Houston, TX 77058 (281) 488-4438 www.ws-law.com

ATTORNEYS/ FAMILY LAW

Armand Bayou Nature Center 8500 Bay Area Blvd. P.O. Box 58828 Houston, TX 77258-8828 (281) 474-2551 www.abnc.org Funcity 1500 N Texas Ave Webster, TX 77598 (281) 316-1383 www.funcitysk8.com Gulf Greyhound Park 1000 FM 2004 P.O. Box 488 La Marque, TX 77568-0488 (409) 986-9500 www.gulfgreyhound.com

Moody Gardens 1 Hope Blvd. Galveston, TX 77554 (800) 582-4673 www.moodygardens.com Pleasure Pier 215 Kipp Avenue Kemah, TX 77565 (409) 766-4950 www.pleasurepier.com Putt-Putt Fun House 806 E. NASA Parkway Webster, TX 77598 (281) 333-0579 X21 www.puttputtfunhouse.com San Jacinto Battleground/ Battleship Texas 3523 Highway 134 La Porte, TX 77571 (281) 479-2431 www.tpwd.state.tx.us San Jacinto Museum of History One Monument Circle La Porte, TX 77571 (281) 479-2421 www.sanjacinto-museum.org Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark 2109 Lockheed Road Galveston, TX 77554 (409) 770-9283 www.schlitterbahn.com Space Center Houston 1601 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 (281) 244-2105 www.spacecenter.org Topgolf Webster 21401 Gulf Freeway Webster, TX 77598 (832) 632-4735 http://topgolf.com/us/webster/

AUDIOLOGY Bay Area Audiology and Hearing Aids 17099 Texas Ave., Suite 200 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-4575 www.bayareaaudiology.com

AUTO BODY REPAIR & PAINT

ATTORNEYS

The Karenko Law Firm, PLLC 609 Bradford Avenue Suite 207 Kemah, TX 77565 (409) 330-6683 www.karenkolaw.com

Kemah Boardwalk 215 Kipp Avenue Kemah, TX 77565 (877) 285-3624 www.kemahboardwalk.com

Bay Area Body Shop 3110 Hwy 146 Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 474-4711 www.bayareabodyshop.com

Barita & Keough Law Firm, PLLC 1120 Nasa Parkway, Suite 316 Houston, TX 77058 (713) 239-5617 www.baritakeoughlawfirm.com

Waldron & Schneider 15150 Middlebrook Dr. Houston, TX 77059 (281) 488-4438 www.ws-law.com

Main Event Entertainment 1125 Magnolia Avenue Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-4500 www.mainevent.com

McRee Ford 2800 Gulf Freeway Dickinson, TX 77539-3227 (281) 337-1529 www.mcreeford.com

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AUTO DEALERS Advantage BMW Clear Lake 400 Gulf Freeway S League City, TX 77573 (281) 557-7000 www.advantagebmwclearlake.com AutoNation Acura Gulf Freeway 1125 Gulf Freeway S. League City, TX 77573 (713) 371-4600 www.autonationacuragulffreeway.com

Norman Frede Chevrolet 16801 Feathercraft Lane Houston, TX 77058-2693 (281) 486-2200 www.fredechevrolet.com Ron Carter Cadillac Hyundai Genesis 18100 Gulf Freeway Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 283-7000 www.roncarterclearlake.com

Gay Family Auto 3033 Gulf Freeway Dickinson, TX 77539 (281) 337-2521 www.gaybuickgmc.com

AUTO DETAILING, PAINT CORRECTION & COATING

Honda of Clear Lake 2205 S. Gulf Freeway League City, TX 77573 (281) 338-6666 www.hondaofclearlake.com

Dark Knight Motor Group 321 Columbia Memorial Parkway League City, TX 77573 (281) 743-6830 www.darkknightmotors.com

Lexus of Clear Lake 18160 Gulf Freeway Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 853-1400 www.lexusclearlake.com Mac Haik Toyota 2112 Gulf Freeway S League City, TX 77573-5198 (281) 338-9700 www.machaiktoyota.com Mazda of Clear Lake 20101 Gulf Freeway Webster, TX 77598-4809 (281) 823-5000 www.mazdaofclearlake.com McRee Ford 2800 Gulf Freeway Dickinson, TX 77539-3227 (281) 337-1529 www.mcreeford.com Mercedes-Benz of Clear Lake 500 Gulf Freeway S. League City, TX 77573 (281) 554-9100 mercedesbenzclearlake.com Norman Frede Chevrolet 16801 Feathercraft Lane Houston, TX 77058-2693 (281) 486-2200 www.fredechevrolet.com Ron Carter Cadillac Hyundai Genesis 18100 Gulf Freeway Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 283-7000 www.roncarterclearlake.com

AUTO DEALERS/USED Emmons Autoplex 1423 FM 528 Webster, TX 77598 (713) 943-1958 emmonsmotorcompany.com

AUTO REPAIRS & SERVICE All Points Collision Center 11700 Space Center Blvd. #106 Houston, TX 77059 (832) 864-2315 www.allpointscollision.com McRee Ford 2800 Gulf Freeway Dickinson, TX 77539-3227 (281) 337-1529 www.mcreeford.com Norman Frede Chevrolet 16801 Feathercraft Lane Houston, TX 77058-2693 (281) 486-2200 www.fredechevrolet.com Ron Carter Cadillac Hyundai Genesis 18100 Gulf Freeway Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 283-7000 www.roncarterclearlake.com Sharp Automotive Group 18010 HWY 3 Webster, TX 77598 (832) 240-4210 www.sharpautomotivegroup.com Space Center Automotive 16439 Moonrock Houston, TX 77058 (281) 286-8473 www.spacecenterautomotive.com Third Coast Bimmers, LLC 1945 C.R. 129 Pearland, TX 77581 (281) 819-7262 www.thridcoastbimmers.com

AUTO SERVICE & BODY SHOP Frank's Collision Repair 809 W. Bay Area Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 338-6608 www.frankscr.com

AUTO STYLING & WINDOW TINTING Tint World 145 Magellan Circle, Suite B Webster, TX 77598 (281) 378-6888 www.tintworld.com

BAKERIES Cupcake Cachet 2800 Marina Bay Drive, Suite J League City, TX 77573 (281) 937-2253 www.cupcakecachet.com Nothing Bundt Cakes - Houston/ Bay Area 304 W Bay Area Blvd., Suite 400 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-7100 www.nothingbundtcakes.com Savannah Cafe & Bakery 14020 Galveston Road, Suite 180 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 218-6744 www.savannahcafeandbakery.com

BALLOONS & SPECIAL EVENTS Balloons by Cristina 17720 Kings Park Lane Houston, TX 77058 (281) 965-7099

Epperson Insurance & Financial Services Inc 18096 Kings Row, Suite H Houston, TX 77058 (281) 481-4540 www.ThuyEpperson.com Icon Bank of Texas 16610 Hwy. 3 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 517-2420 www.iconbanktx.com JSC Federal Credit Union 1330 Gemini P.O. Box 58346 Houston, TX 77258-8346 (281) 488-7070 www.jscfcu.org Shared Resources Credit Union 12012 Space Center Blvd, Suite 1000 Houston, TX 77059 (713) 473-9244 www.srcu.net

BANKS & BANKING ASSOCIATIONS Amegy Bank of Texas - Clear Lake 1060 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 337-8445 www.amegybank.com AMOCO Federal Credit Union Clear Lake 2585 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 (800) 231-6053 www.AMOCOfcu.org

BANKING SERVICES

AMOCO Federal Credit Union Nassau Bay 1800 Space Park Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (800) 231-6053 www.amocofcu.org

Allegiance Bank 2200 NASA Pkwy., #1 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 517-6468 www.allegiancebanktexas.com

Associated Credit Union of Texas P O Box 9004 League City, TX 77574 (281) 476-3556 www.acutx.org

BB&T 1333 W Bay Area Blvd, Suite 100 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 724-2639 www.bbt.com

Beacon Federal Credit Union 3501 Clear Lake City Blvd. Houston, TX 77059 (281) 471-1782 www.beaconfed.org

BBVA Compass 1212 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 480-3214 www.guarantygroup.com

Comerica Bank 16211 Space Center Blvd Houston, TX 77062 (281) 486-7800 www.comerica.com

Beacon Federal Credit Union 3501 Clear Lake City Blvd. Houston, TX 77059 (281) 471-1782 www.beaconfed.org

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Frost Bank 234 W NASA Parkway Webster, TX 77598-7730 (713) 388-1298 www.frostbank.com

Texas Citizens Bank - Webster Branch 14020 Highway 3, Suite 100 Webster, TX 77598 (713) 948-5799 www.TexasCitizensBank.com

Frost Bank 1234 Clear Lake City Blvd. Houston, TX 77062 (713) 388-7753 www.frostbank.com

Texas First Bank-Kemah 1100 Hwy. 146 Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 538-4483 www.texasfirstbank.com

Green Bank 2424 Bay Area Blvd Houston, TX 77058 (281) 956-2600 www.greenbank.com

Woodforest National Bank 1701 W FM 646 League City, TX 77573 (281) 337-5613 www.woodforest.com

HomeTown Bank of League City 1406 W. Main Street League City, TX 77573 (281) 554-3265 www.htbna.com Icon Bank of Texas 16610 Hwy. 3 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 517-2420 www.iconbanktx.com JSC Federal Credit Union 1330 Gemini P.O. Box 58346 Houston, TX 77258-8346 (281) 488-7070 www.jscfcu.org Moody National Bank 1100 Bay Area Blvd Houston, TX 77058 (281) 998-3337 www.moodybank.com Moody National Bank - Seabrook 2338 NASA Parkway Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 998-3337 www.moodybank.com Prosperity Bank 100 Medical Center Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-3595 www.prosperitybanktx.com Shell Federal Credit Union 1600 W. Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77546 (713) 844-1100 www.shellfcu.org Spirit of Texas Bank 1010 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 990-6800 www.spiritoftexasbank.com Texan Bank 251 W Medical Center Blvd #101 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 276-1870 www.texanbank.com Texas Citizens Bank - NASA Branch 1800 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 (281) 333-4569 www.texascitizensbank.com

Rodan and Fields Dermatology Haley Cardenas 401 Magnolia Way League City, TX 77573 (281) 250-4499 www.Hcardenas.myrandf.com

BEAUTY, HAIR/NAIL Lookin' Good Hair Salon 17000 El Camino Real Suite 306 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 851-8004 Cell

BANQUET FACILITIES

BED & BREAKFASTS

Kemah Gardens 1019 Lewis Drive Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 334-0501 www.kemahgardens.com

Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake 3000 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 (281) 333-9300 www.Hilton.com/HoustonNASA

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille 700 Baybrook Mall Drive Space H110 Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 286-8800 www.perrysrestaurants.com San Luis Resort & Conference Center 5222 Seawall Blvd. Galveston, TX 77551 (409) 744-1500 www.sanluisresort.com

BARS/NIGHT CLUBS Studio 80 803 E NASA Rd. 1 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 286-2662 www.clubstudio80.com Voodoo Hut 511 Bradford St Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 549-6164 www.thevoodoohut.com

BEAUTY Flawless Liposculpting & Body Contouring 18301 Egret Bay Blvd #9 Houston, TX 77058 (832) 633-4022 www.flawlessliposculpt.com Lu's Barber Shop 2353 B Bay Area Blvd Houston, TX 77058 (281) 280-0822 www.lusbarbershop.com Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant 2115 Twin Oaks Blvd. Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 535-5477 www.marykay.com/dollyschroeder

Kemah Gardens 1019 Lewis Drive Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 334-0501 www.kemahgardens.com Silver Sycamore Events Resort 5111 Pine Ave Pasadena, TX 77503 (281) 487-4033 www.silversycamore.com The Old Parsonage Guest House 1113 Hall Street P.O. Box 66 Seabrook, TX 77586 (713) 206-1105 www.seabrookaccommodation.com

BILLBOARDS John Gannon, Inc. 525 Park Grove Katy, TX 77450 (281) 992-2828

BIRTHDAY PARTIES Lobo Active Learning Center & Gymnastics 2500 Falcon Pass Houston, TX 77062 (281) 480-5626 www.lobogymnastics.com

BOAT & YACHT CLUBS Freedom Boat Club 2400 South Shore Boulevard South Shore Harbour Marina FUEL PIER League City, TX 77573 (281) 474-5253 www.freedomboatclub.com

Lakewood Yacht Club 2322 Lakewood Yacht Club Drive Seabrook, TX 77586-3499 (281) 474-2511 www.lakewoodyachtclub.com

BOAT & YACHT SALES/ BROKERAGE Nautic Group Inc. 625 Hwy 146 Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 334-2628 www.nauticgroup.com

BOAT & YACHT SALES/ SERVICES/SUPPLIES Freedom Boat Club 2400 South Shore Boulevard South Shore Harbour Marina FUEL PIER League City, TX 77573 (281) 474-5253 www.freedomboatclub.com True North Marine 1907 Lawrence Road Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 549-4300 www.truenorth-marine.com

BOAT RENTALS / SALES Freedom Boat Club 2400 South Shore Boulevard South Shore Harbour Marina FUEL PIER League City, TX 77573 (281) 474-5253 www.freedomboatclub.com Kayak Shack 622 Marina Bay Drive Kemah, TX 77565 (832) 429-2094 www.kayakshackkemah.com/

BOAT SALES Freedom Boat Club 2400 South Shore Boulevard South Shore Harbour Marina FUEL PIER League City, TX 77573 (281) 474-5253 www.freedomboatclub.com Gulf Coast Marine, Inc. 3101 E Nasa Pkwy #A Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 258-3808 www.gcmboats.com

BOUTIQUES Brave Boutique 2900 E. Nasa Pkwy Suite 260 Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 549-6230 www.shopbraveboutique.com

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Southern Comfort Boutique 2914 Landing Edge Ln Dickinson, TX 77539 (281) 337-5202

BOWLING CENTERS AMF Alpha Lanes 318 W Bay Area Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 338-1272 www.alphalanes.amfcenters.com

BROKERS, BUSINESS/ FRANCHISE Securities America 1300 Bay Area Blvd. Suite B150-14 Houston, TX 770578 (281) 727-9969 www.securitiesamerica.com

BUSINESS /SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING San Jacinto College Small Business 1201 NASA Pkwy Houston, TX 77058 (281) 485-5214 x.7 www.sjcd.sbdcnetwork.net

BUSINESS CENTER 605 Bradford LLC 605 Bradford Kemah, TX 77565 (713) 864-5000

BUSINESS COACHING Advantage Business Coach 2497 Sandvalley Way League City, TX 77573 (281) 724-9920 www.theadvantagebusinesscoach.com

BUSINESS MACHINE SUPPLIES Donnelly Hamco Automation 1050 Hercules Avenue Houston, TX 77058-2722 (281) 488-3127 www.webstationinc.com

BUSINESS SUPPORTINTERNATIONAL Techtrans International, Inc. 2200 Space Park Drive Suite 410 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 335-8000 www.tti-corp.com

CABINETS

CEMETERIES

Bay Area Kitchens 17306 Highway 3 Webster, TX 77598-4133 (281) 338-2737 www.BayAreaKitchens.com

Forest Park East Cemetery/ Funeral Home-Dignity 21620 Gulf Fwy. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-3111 www.dignitymemorial.com

CARPET & FLOORING My Flooring America 16800 Texas Ave. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 338-1345 www.myflooringamerica.com

CATERING Carrabba's Italian Grill 502 W. Bay Area Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 338-0574 www.carrabbas.com The Honeybaked Ham Co. 554 El Dorado Webster, TX 77598 (281) 480-2500 Luna's Mexican Restaurant 6555 South Shore Blvd. League City, TX 77573 (281) 334-0300 www.lunasmexicanrestaurant.com McAlister's Deli 20911 Gulf Freeway, Suite D Webster, TX 77598 (281) 554-7720 www.mcalistersdeli.com Robinette & Company Caterers 216 Kirby Blvd. Seabrook, TX 77586-5505 (281) 326-3663 www.robinetteandcompany.com San Luis Resort & Conference Center 5222 Seawall Blvd. Galveston, TX 77551 (409) 744-1500 www.sanluisresort.com

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 1201 E. NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 (281) 488-7676 www.clearlakearea.com

CHARTERS Boardwalk FantaSea #8 Kemah Boardwalk Suite G Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 538-9600 www.boardwalkfantasea.com Freedom Boat Club 2400 South Shore Boulevard South Shore Harbour Marina FUEL PIER League City, TX 77573 (281) 474-5253 www.freedomboatclub.com

CHEMICAL COMPANIES/SERVICES Celanese Chemicals Division Clear Lake Plant 9502 Bayport Blvd. P.O. Box 58190 Houston, TX 77258-8190 (281) 474-6200

CATERING/PERSONAL CHEF SERVICES

INEOS Styrolution America, LLC 12222 Port Rd. Pasadena, TX 77507 (281) 474-1000 www.styrolution.com

Cool Cow Creamery 609 Bradford Avenue, Suite 111 Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 549-6393 www.coolcowcreamery.com

LyondellBasell Industries 10801 Choate Road Pasadena, TX 77507-1503 (281) 474-0419 www.lyondellbasell.com

CELLULAR/WIRELESS SERVICES

CHILD CARE

Sprint Store 3535 Clear Lake City Blvd, Suite # 100 Houston, TX 77059 (832) 239-5692 www.sprint.com

Armand Bayou Montessori School 16204 Hickory Knoll Dr Houston, TX 77059 (281) 480-1648 www.armandbayouschool.com

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CHILD CARE/ LEARNING CENTERS Bell's Little Angels Daycare and Preschool 2010 Reseda Dr Houston, TX 77062 (281) 480-5437 www.Bellslittleangels.com Lobo Active Learning Center & Gymnastics 2500 Falcon Pass Houston, TX 77062 (281) 480-5626 www.lobogymnastics.com

CHIROPRACTORS ChiroSport Clear Lake Dr. Earl F. Hendrikz, DC, CCSP. 1335 Regents Park Dr. #110 Houston, TX 77058 (713) 425-2524 www.chirosportclearlake.com The Joint Chiropractic 19431 Gatebrook Drive Suite 2 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 832-9281 www.thejoint.com Lordex Spine Institute 212 Gulf Freeway South, Suite G-1 League City, TX 77573 (281) 535-5673 www.lsilc.com NASA Chiropractic 940 Gemini, Suite 101 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 486-1675 www.nasachiropractic.com

CHRISTMAS LIGHTING Window Genie of Clear Lake 14422 Redbud Valley Trail Houston, TX 77062 (281) 709-9339 www.windowgenie.com/clearlake

CHURCHES & SYNAGOGUES Clear Creek Community Church 999 Egret Bay Blvd North League City, TX 77573 (281) 338-5433 www.clearcreek.org Clear Lake A.M.E. Church 16302 Sea Lark Houston, TX 77062 (281) 286-2731 www.clame.org Clear Lake United Methodist Church 16335 El Camino Real Houston, TX 77062 (281) 488-5110 www.clearlakemethodist.org

Congregation Shaar Hashalom 16020 El Camino Real Houston, TX 77062 (281) 488-5861 www.shaarhashalom.org Gateway Community Church 760 Clear Lake City Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 286-1515 www.gateway-community.org Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 18220 Upper Bay Rd. Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (281) 333-4535 www.gdlc.org Good Shepherd Church, ARP P.O. Box 2183 League City, TX 77574-2183 (281) 332-2311 www.gsclc.org Grace Community Church 14505 Gulf Freeway P.O. Box 891409 Houston, TX 77289-1409 (713) 363-2500 www.Grace.tv Life Fellowship 2020 Anders Lane Kemah, TX 77565 (832) 864-2800 www.lifefellowship.me Nassau Bay Baptist Church 18131 Nassau Bay Drive Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (281) 333-3844 www.nassaubaybaptist.org University Baptist Church 16106 Middlebrook Drive Houston, TX 77059 (281) 488-8517 www.ubc.org

CIGAR LOUNGE El Cubano Cigars 916 East Main Street League City, TX 77573 (281) 332-9096 www.elcubanocigars.com

CITIES/COUNTIES City of Clear Lake Shores 1006 South Shore Drive Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565 (281) 334-2799 www.clearlakeshores-tx.gov

City of Kemah 1401 Hwy. 146 Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 334-1611 www.kemah-tx.gov City of League City 300 W Walker St. League City, TX 77573-3898 (281) 554-1000 www.leaguecity.com City of Nassau Bay 1800 Space Park Drive Suite 200 Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (281) 333-4211 www.nassaubay.com City of Seabrook 1700 First Street Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 291-5600 www.seabrooktx.gov City of Taylor Lake Village 500 Kirby Road Taylor Lake Village, TX 77586-5298 (281) 326-2843 www.taylorlakevillage.us City of Webster 101 Pennsylvania Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-1826 www.cityofwebster.com

CLEANING SERVICES, RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL American Janitorial Service, Ltd. 2951 Marina Bay Dr. Suite 130 #395 League City, TX 77573 (281) 922-0055 www.ajsjanitorial.com DK's Dustbusters 100 Perkins Ave. Suite B League City, TX 77573 (281) 286-3878 www.DKDustbusters.com Gulfside Cleaning Services 6710 Stewart Rd Suite 301 Houston, TX 77551 (832) 620-3874 www.gulfsidecleaning.com

COFFEE HOUSES Nobilitea Tea Company 11510 Space Center Blvd A-1 Houston, TX 77059 (713) 545-7859 www.nobilitea.us

COMPUTER & SYSTEMS MGMT. Cyber One Solutions, LLC. 1100 E NASA Parkway, Suite 108 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 672-8035 www.cyberonesol.com Teamlogic IT 721 E. Texas Ave Baytown, TX 77520 (281) 839-2829 www.teamlogicit.com/bayareatx

COMPUTER CONSULTING Cyber One Solutions, LLC. 1100 E NASA Parkway, Suite 108 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 672-8035 www.cyberonesol.com

COMPUTER NETWORK SECURITY Cyber One Solutions, LLC. 1100 E NASA Parkway, Suite 108 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 672-8035 www.cyberonesol.com

PowerTech Services 3118 FM 528 Rd. PMB #214 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 247-4020 www.powertechservices.net

CONDOMINIUMS Endeavour Condominium Association, Inc. 4821 NASA Parkway Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 326-2000 www.endeavourclearlake.org

CONFERENCE CENTERS Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake 3000 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 (281) 333-9300 www.Hilton.com/HoustonNASA South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center 2500 South Shore Blvd. League City, TX 77573-2998 (281) 334-1000 www.sshr.com

CONSTRUCTION/ GENERAL CONTRACTORS Dynamic Construction Texas 2290 Dickinson Ave Suite A&B Dickinson, TX 77539 (832) 370-6769 www.dynamicconstructiontexas.com

COMPUTER REPAIRS

CONSULTANTBUSINESS

Cyber One Solutions, LLC. 1100 E NASA Parkway, Suite 108 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 672-8035 www.cyberonesol.com

Chris Reed Consulting 957 NASA Parkway #511 Houston, TX 77058 (832) 265-9024 www.chrisreedconsulting.com

COMPUTER SERVICES Cyber One Solutions, LLC. 1100 E NASA Parkway, Suite 108 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 672-8035 www.cyberonesol.com

City of El Lago 98 Lakeshore Drive Seabrook, TX 77586-6136 (281) 326-1951 www.ellago-tx.gov

Molly Maid of Greater Clear Lake 1419 Atlantis Drive Webster, TX 77598 (281) 335-7155 www.mollymaid.com

G B Tech, Inc. 2200 Space Park Drive, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77058-3680 (281) 333-3703 www.gbtech.net

City of Houston PO Box 1562 Houston, TX 77251 (713) 837-0311 www.houstontx.gov/mayor/

Scorpions Soft Wash LLC 1406 Killdeer Dr Seabrook, TX 77586 (832) 689-1445 www.facebook.com/scorpionssoftwashllc

Key IT Systems PO BOX 58096 Houston, TX 77258 (713) 475-4775 www.keyitsys.com

New Horizon Strategies, LLC 4010 Larkfield Ct Houston, TX 77059 (832) 224-6455 www.newhorizonstrategies.com RWP Services 1806 Linfield Way Houston, TX 77058 (972) 977-9892

CONSULTANTS, ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT MARSHALL INSTITUTE INC. 1800 S Egret Bay Blvd, #12101 League City, TX 77573 (919) 586-5940 www.marshallinstitute.com

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CONSULTING 3coast Services 16969 North Texas Avenue #400 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 488-7961 www.3coast.com Morrison & Morrison, Inc. 2951 Marina Bay Dr. Suite 130-315 League City, TX 77573 (281) 554-7077 www.publicinsuranceadjuster.net Rodin Consulting Group 2951 Marina Bay Drive #130 Suite 209 League City, TX 77573 (888) 537-6308 www.rodinconsulting.com

CONSULTING, MANAGEMENT Texas Regional Safety Services LLC P.O. Box 1504 LaPorte, TX 77571 (832) 262-7137 www.txsafety1st.com

CONTRACTORS PERMANENT EXTERIOR COATINGS AK Wet Works LLC 1417 Lid Stone Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 724-2441 www.akwetworks.com

CONTRACTORS, PAINTING AK Wet Works LLC 1417 Lid Stone Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 724-2441 www.akwetworks.com

COPIERS & FAX MACHINES ImageNet Consulting 322 East Main League city, TX 77573 (713) 408-0858 www.imagenet.com Sharp Business Systems 7303 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N. Houston, TX 77040 (713) 688-8873 www.abmtexas.com

COSMETOLOGY SCHOOL Paul Mitchell the School 20807 Gulf Freeway Webster, TX 77598 (832) 632-2333 www.houston.paulmitchell.edu

COUNTRY CLUBS Bay Oaks Country Club 14545 Bay Oaks Blvd. Houston, TX 77059 (281) 488-7888 www.bayoakscountryclub.com South Shore Harbour Country Club 4300 South Shore Blvd. League City, TX 77573 (281) 334-0521 www.southshoreharbourcc.com

COURIER SERVICE LoneStar Delivery & Process 1064 Hercules Ave. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 935-4048 www.lonestardeliveryonline.com

CREDIT UNIONS AMOCO Federal Credit Union Clear Lake 2585 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 (800) 231-6053 www.AMOCOfcu.org AMOCO Federal Credit Union Nassau Bay 1800 Space Park Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (800) 231-6053 www.amocofcu.org Associated Credit Union of Texas P O Box 9004 League City, TX 77574 (281) 476-3556 www.acutx.org Beacon Federal Credit Union 3501 Clear Lake City Blvd. Houston, TX 77059 (281) 471-1782 www.beaconfed.org

COSMETICS

Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union 5953 Fairmont Pkwy. Pasadena, TX 77505 (281) 487-9333 www.gcefcu.org

Modern Acupuncture 19431 Gatebrook Dr, #1 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 672-7944 www.modernacupuncture.com/texas/ webster/cl

JSC Federal Credit Union 1330 Gemini P.O. Box 58346 Houston, TX 77258-8346 (281) 488-7070 www.jscfcu.org

JSC Federal Credit Union Seabrook Branch 3620 NASA Parkway Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 488-7070 www.jscfcu.org Navy Federal Credit Union 20070 Gulf Freeway Webster, TX 77598 (888) 842-6328 www.navyfederal.org Shared Resources Credit Union 12012 Space Center Blvd Suite 1000 Houston, TX 77059 (713) 473-9244 www.srcu.net Shell Federal Credit Union 1600 W. Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77546 (713) 844-1100 www.shellfcu.org

DANCE COMPANY Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre 2350-D Dickinson Ave. Dickinson, TX 77539 (281) 480-1617 www.bahbt.org

DANCE STUDIOS Jill Rauscher School of Dance 202 S. Walnut St. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 338-1380 www.jillrauscherschoolofdance.com Kennedy Dance Theatre 1001 Pineloch, Suite 100 Houston, TX 77062 (281) 480-8441 www.kennedydance.com

DATING WEBSITE GG Cupid (Local.National.International) 2608 A. Nantucket Drive Houston, TX 77057 (346) 406-5141 www.ggcupid.com

DELIVERY SERVICES Bay Area Courier P.O. Box 1495 League City, TX 77574-1495 (281) 332-5046 www.bayareacourier.com LoneStar Delivery & Process 1064 Hercules Ave. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 935-4048 www.lonestardeliveryonline.com

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DENTISTS Aesthetic & Comprehensive Dentistry of Clear Lake 13810 John Audubon Parkway Suite A Webster, TX 77598 (281) 486-9222 www.mooreclearlakedentist.com Artistic Smiles 1840 Nasa Parkway Houston, TX 77058 (281) 316-8900 www.artisticsmiles4u.com Clear Lake Modern Dentistry 1000 Bay Area Blvd. Suite A Houston, TX 77058 (281) 990-9400 www.clearlakemoderndentistry.com Dassani Dentistry 1600 C. Clear Lake City Blvd. Houston, TX 77062 (281) 488-4617 www.drdassani.com David R. Gordon, DDS 2508 Bay Area Blvd., Suite 200 Houston, TX 77058-1531 (281) 486-8142 www.davidrgordondds.com Joseph R. McCollum, D.D.S. 17300 El Camino Real Suite 101-A Houston, TX 77058 (281) 488-8463 Mill Forest Dental Group 17240 Mill Forest Ln. Suite C Webster, TX 77598 (281) 204-8100 www.donallen.com Peters Dental Associates 2508 Bay Area Blvd., Suite 100 Houston, TX 77058-1531 (281) 486-8061 www.petersdentalassociates.com Tilger Center for Dentistry 938 Gemini Avenue Houston, TX 77058 (281) 480-6600 www.tilgercenterfordentistry.com

DEPARTMENT STORES Sam's Club #4702 155 W El Dorado Blvd. Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 286-4567

DERMATOLOGISTS Dermaculture of Clear Lake, LLP 350 N. Texas Ave. Suite C Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-8224 www.dermacultureofclearlake.com

DEVELOPERS The Reserve at Clear Lake 16340 Park Ten Place #250 Houston, TX 77084 (281) 675-3722 www.reserveclearlake.com

DOORS/WINDOWS Reed Doors & Windows 819 Medical Center Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 338-8888 www.reeddoorworks.com

DRESSES-SPECIAL OCCASION/RENT OR BUY Dress Galaxy 451 Landing Blvd League City, TX 77573 (281) 557-4147 www.dressgalaxy.com

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership P.O. Box 58724 Houston, TX 77258-8724 (832) 536-3255 www.bayareahouston.com

EDUCATION/ TRAINING Bay Area Montessori House, Inc. 17222 Mercury Houston, TX 77058 (281) 480-7022 www.bayareamontessori.com Clear Creek Independent School District P.O. Box 799 League City, TX 77574-0799 (281) 284-0000 www.ccisd.net College of the Mainland 1200 N Amburn Road Texas City, TX 77591 (409) 938-1211 www.com.edu Communities In Schools-Bay Area, Inc. 303 East Main Street Suite 120 League City, TX 77573 (281) 486-6698 www.cisba.org HCC Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses 2811 Hayes Road Suite A318 Houston, TX 77082 (713) 718-2115 www.hccs.edu/10ksmallbiz

Houston Dental Careers 2508 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 280-0645 www.houstondentalcareers.com

City of Houston PO Box 1562 Houston, TX 77251 (713) 837-0311 www.houstontx.gov/mayor/

Learning RX Clear Lake 107 Landing Blvd League City, TX 77573 (281) 673-5914 www.learningrx.com/houston-clear-lake

Houston City Council Member Dave Martin P.O. Box 1562 Houston, TX 77251 (832) 393-3008

Lutheran South Academy 12555 Ryewater Dr. Houston, TX 77089 (281) 464-8299 www.lutheransouth.org

Harris County Commissioner Jack Morman 16603 Buccaneer, Suite 100 Houston, TX 77062 (281) 488-4678 www.hcp2.com

Odyssey Academy 2600 Stanley Ln. El Lago, TX 77586 (281) 326-4555 www.odyssey-academy.com

U.S. Congressman Pete Olson 8410 Hwy. 90A, Suite 160 Sugar Land, TX 77478 (281) 980-0750 www.olsonforcongress.com

The San Jacinto Community College District 4624 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, TX 77504 (281) 998-6100 www.SJCD.EDU

Harris County Precinct 8 Constable Phil Sandlin 7330 Spencer Highway Pasadena, TX 77505 (281) 479-2525; 281-488-4040 www.philsandlin.org

San Jacinto College Small Business 1201 NASA Pkwy Houston, TX 77058 (281) 485-5214 x.7 www.sjcd.sbdcnetwork.net

Texas State Senator Larry Taylor 174 Calder Road, Suite #151 League City, TX 77573 (512) 463-0111 www.senate.state.tx.us

University of Houston - Clear Lake 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058-1098 (281) 283-7600 www.uhcl.edu

ELECTRIC COMPANIES

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Rhino Gas & Electric LLC 1002 Gemini Ave., Suite 121-A Houston, TX 77058 (281) 786-1125 www.rhinosolutions.net

Clear Creek Chapter of ATPE 4330 Willow Hill Drive Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 468-9256

ELECTED OFFICIALS U.S. Congressman Brian Babin 203 Ivy Avenue, Suite 600 Deer Park, TX 77536 (832) 780-0966 https://babin.house.gov/ State Representative Greg Bonnen, MD District 24 174 Calder Rd. Suite 116 League City, TX 77573 (281) 338-0924 www.drgregbonnen.com Harris County Tax Office 1001 Preston, Suite 100 Houston, TX 77002 (713) 274-8000 www.hctax.net

Action Electric Co. 311 Marina Oaks Ct. Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 538-2638

Select Electrical Company P.O. Box 261 Dickinson, TX 77539 (713) 582-4599

ELECTRONICS/ CONSUMER InFocus Technologies PO Box 590470 Houston, TX 77259 (832) 309-7310 www.keepinfocus.com

EMBROIDERY T-Shirt Trends 17302-C, HWY 3 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 286-2800 www.t-shirttrends.com

EMERGENCY ROOMS CHI St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Patients Medical Center 4600 East Sam Houston Pkwy South Pasadena, TX 77505 (713) 948-7000 www.chistlukeshealth.org/pmc Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital 18300 St. John Drive Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (281) 523-2000 www.houstonmethodist.org/stjohn MD Anderson Cancer Center 18100 St. John Drive Suite 150 Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (713) 563-0670 www.mdanderson.org/bayarea Memorial Hermann 11800 Astoria Blvd. Houston, TX 77089 (281) 929-4369 www.memorialhermann.org UTMB 301 University Blvd. Galveston, TX 77555 (409) 772-2222 www.UTMB.edu UTMB Health Pediatrics 301 University Blvd. Galveston, TX 77555 (409) 772-3695 www.utmbkid.org

EMPLOYEE INSURANCE AND BENEFITS Viaquest Insurance Services, LLC 17225 El Camino Real St. 250 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 335-7609 www.viaquesthealth.com

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES/TRAINING Express Employment Professionals 211 East Parkwood, Suite 210 Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 648-4200 www.expresspros.com

ENERGY Green Mountain Energy NRG, 02 / Level 910 Louisiana Street Houston, TX 77002 (713) 537-2605 www.greenmountain.com

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Reliant Energy Business Service, an NRG Energy Com 1201 Fannin Houston, TX 77002 (713) 537-2328 www.reliant.com/business Renewable Energy Group 11815 Port Road Seabrook, TX 77586 (832) 900-3988 www.regi.com

ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION Texas Representative Dennis Paul 626 1/2 Barringer Lane, Suite A Webster, TX 77598 (281) 280-9972 www.paulengineering.com

ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SERVICES Aexa Aerospace, LLC 1120 NASA PKWY Suite 220G Houston, TX 77058 (713) 260-9624 www.aexa.us S&K Global Solutions 1331 Gemini, Suite 101 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 480-1453 www.skgs-llc.com SSECI 13220 Space Park Dr. B198 Houston, TX 77058 (832) 861-6011 www.sseci-usa.com

ENGINEERS-CIVIL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MECHANICAL & CONSULTING LJA Engineering, Inc. 2929 Briarpark Dr., #600 Houston, TX 77042 (713) 542-7949 www.ljaengineering.com

ENTERTAINMENT / DISC JOCKEYS / PARTIES

ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 707 Cortona Ct League City, TX 77573 (281) 702-1767 Star Cinema Grill 702 Baybrook Mall Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 557-9300 www.StarCinemaGrill.net

EQUIPMENT RENTAL AK Wet Works LLC 1417 Lid Stone Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 724-2441 www.akwetworks.com

ESTATE LIQUIDATION Ron Carter Cadillac Hyundai Genesis 18100 Gulf Freeway Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 283-7000 www.roncarterclearlake.com

EVENT & MEETING PLANNING Butler's Courtyard 122 Michigan Ave. League City, TX 77573 (281) 557-5551 www.butlerscourtyard.com Plantation on the Bay 3600 Tri City Beach Road Baytown, TX 77523 (281) 709-4888 www.plantationonthebay.com Silver Sycamore Events Resort 5111 Pine Ave Pasadena, TX 77503 (281) 487-4033 www.silversycamore.com Southern Style Events 3430 Bayou Forest Shoreacres, TX 77571 (281) 467-3577 www.southernstyleevents.com

EVENT FACILITY

Musical Cheers 3800 Pecan Circle La Porte, TX 77571 (713) 253-2210 www.musicalcheersdjs.org

Palms Banquet & Event Center 15301 Gulf Freeway Houston, TX 77034 (281) 481-1234 www.palmseventcenter.com

PRP Entertainment 2231 Rockhaven Drive Houston, TX 77062 (281) 486-7788 www.prpentertainment.com

Plantation on the Bay 3600 Tri City Beach Road Baytown, TX 77523 (281) 709-4888 www.plantationonthebay.com

Silver Sycamore Events Resort 5111 Pine Ave Pasadena, TX 77503 (281) 487-4033 www.silversycamore.com

Charles Schwab 19205 Gulf Fwy Webster, TX 77598 (281) 486-2525 www.schwab.com

Starport-Nasa Exchange-JSC Gilruth Conference Center 2101 NASA Parkway Bldg 207 Houston, TX 77058-3696 (281) 483-2421 www.starport.jsc.nasa.gov

Edward Jones 3101 NASA Pkwy, Suite C Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 326-2084 www.edwardjones.com/david-biddle

Waters Edge Venue 3901 NASA Pkwy Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 291-9900 www.watersedge.events

MassMutual Greater Houston 3 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1800 Houston, TX 77046 (281) 229-9373 www.greaterhouston.massmutual.com

EVENT PRODUCTION & RENTALS

Navigo Wealth, LLC 15414 Pinenut Bay Ct. Houston, TX 77059 www.navigowealth.com

Production & Event Services, Inc. 9425 Sandy Lane Manvel, TX 77578 (281) 585-0569 www.eventsplanning.com

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Galaxy II Leasing 455 E Medical center Blvd #110 Webster, TX 77598 (877) 300-4422 www.genesis-ip.com

FACILITY RENTAL Butler's Courtyard 122 Michigan Ave. League City, TX 77573 (281) 557-5551 www.butlerscourtyard.com

FERTILIZING Hippie Fertilizing 123 Woodcrest Dr. League City, TX 77573 (832) 277-3710 www.hippiefertilizing.com

FINANCE COMPANIES GLP & Associates 13731 Countryside St. Santa Fe, TX 77517 (281) 924-7970 www.glpwins.com

FINANCIAL ADVISORS Ameriprise Financial 455 E. Medical Center Blvd. Galaxy II, Suite 280 Webster, TX 77598 (832) 224-4915 www.ameripriseadvisors.com/ brian.c.strawn/

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FINANCIAL SERVICES Certainty Home Loans 18050 Saturn Lane, Suite 320 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 823-0511 www.CertaintyHomeLoans.com Icon Bank of Texas 16610 Hwy. 3 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 517-2420 www.iconbanktx.com Mary Jane Dixon, CPA, CFP, CSA 16830 Royal Crest Dr. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 486-4144 www.mjdixoncpa.com DRDA CPAs & Business Consultants 1120 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 488-2022 www.drdacpa.com Financial Fitness Leaders 238 S. Egret Bay Blvd., Suite 171 League City, TX 77573 (281) 549-5077 www.financialfitnessleaders.com LPL Financial 1500 Marina Bay Drive Bldg. 108 Suite 1441 Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565 (281) 409-3645 Mark E. Hollis, CPA, PLLC 2437 Bay Area Blvd 500 Houston, TX 77058 (713) 503-1523 markeholliscpa.com Selah Financial Services 1550 West Bay Area Blvd., Suite 101 Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 990-7100 www.selahfs.com

Shared Resources Credit Union 12012 Space Center Blvd Suite 1000 Houston, TX 77059 (713) 473-9244 www.srcu.net Texas Wealth Management, LLC 18333 Egret Bay Blvd. Suite 600 Houston, TX 77058-3298 (281) 333-3800 www.texaswealthmanagement.com Wealth Development Strategies 502 Hwy 3 N Suite A League City, TX 77573 (832) 940-7062 www.wealthdevelopmentstrategies.com

FIRE & WATER RESTORATION SERVPRO of Clear Lake P.O. Box 19792 Houston, TX 77224 (281) 486-4716 www.servproclearlake.com

FIREARM SALES/ SUPPLIES/ GUNSMITHING Battle Rifle Company LLC 17313 El Camino Real Houston, TX 77058 (281) 777-0316 www.battleriflecompany.com

FITNESS Anytime Fitness 2416 Bay Area Blvd. Suite A Houston, TX 77058 (281) 990-0850 www.anytimefitness.com Body Barre 17064 Saturn Lane Houston, TX 77058 (917) 833-1323 www.bodybarre.com Camp Gladiator Clear Lake/ Nassau Bay/League City 9185 Research Blvd. Austin, TX 78758 (832) 969-0420 www.campgladiator.com Club Pilates Clear Lake 2323 Clear Lake City Blvd Suite 183 Houston, TX 77062 (832) 584-4120 www.clubpilates.com/location/ clearlake/

Club Pilates South Shore Harbour 2875 E. League City Pkwy League City, TX 77573 (832) 920-3198 www.clubpilates.com/location/ southshoreharbour/

FOOD/BEVERAGES

GOLF COURSES

Cool Cow Creamery 609 Bradford Avenue, Suite 111 Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 549-6393 www.coolcowcreamery.com

Battleground Golf Course 1600 Georgia Ave. Deer Park, TX 77536 (281) 478-4653 www.battlegroundgolfcourse.com

FLOORING SALES & SERVICES

Edible Arrangements 13914 Highway 3, Suite 200 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 488-7777 www.edible.com

Bay Oaks Country Club 14545 Bay Oaks Blvd. Houston, TX 77059 (281) 488-7888 www.bayoakscountryclub.com

FOSTER CARE

Magnolia Creek Golf Club 1501 W. Bay Area Blvd. League City, TX 77573 (281) 557-0555 www.magnoliacreekgc.com

My Flooring America 16800 Texas Ave. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 338-1345 www.myflooringamerica.com The Tile Shop 1261 Bay Area Blvd Webster, TX 77598 (281) 316-1976 https://www.tileshop.com/store-locator/ houston.do?

FLORISTS Haute Flowers & Finds 655 North Egret Bay Boulevard League City, TX 77573 (281) 332-1518 www.hffevents.com / www.hauteflowersandfinds.com Lush Flowers 1131 Clear Lake City Blvd. Suite B Houston, TX 77062 (281) 486-5874 www.lushflowershouston.com

FOOD DELIVERY 1000 Degrees Pizza Nassau Bay 18032 Saturn Lane Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (281) 532-6877 1000degreespizza.com

FOOD/BEVERAGE CATERING 1000 Degrees Pizza Nassau Bay 18032 Saturn Lane Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (281) 532-6877 1000degreespizza.com Cool Cow Creamery 609 Bradford Avenue Suite 111 Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 549-6393 www.coolcowcreamery.com Sodexo-Sport & Leisure 1601 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 (281) 283-7701 www.sodexo.com

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health 1150 Devereux Drive League City, TX 77573-2043 (281) 335-1000 www.devereuxtx.org

GRAPHIC DESIGN FUNERAL HOMES

PACO DECO LLC 1001 Sue Drive, A8 Kemah, TX 77565 (409) 206-0202 www.pacodeco.com

James Crowder Funeral Homes 111 E. Medical Center Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 280-9000 www.crowderfuneralhome.com

GROCERY SHOPPING/ DELIVERY

Forest Park East Cemetery/ Funeral Home-Dignity 21620 Gulf Fwy. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-3111 www.dignitymemorial.com

American Pure Cleaning Products 2800 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 4100 Williams Tower Houston, TX 77056 (832) 390-2514

GAS COMPANIES

GROCERY STORES

Rhino Gas & Electric LLC 1002 Gemini Ave , Suite 121-A Houston, TX 77058 (281) 786-1125 www.rhinosolutions.net

Arlan's Market 4614 NASA Parkway Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 326-4363

GAS STATION/ CONVENIENCE STORE

H-E-B #572 16811 El Camino Real Houston, TX 77058284 (281) 488-1601 www.heb.com

Bucky's Convenience Stores 1300 Nasa Road One Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (402) 558-9860 www.gobuckys.com

H-E-B #713 3501 Clear Lake City Blvd. Houston, TX 77059 (281) 212-8800 www.heb.com

GIFT BASKETS Design It Yourself Gift Baskets 7999 Hansen Road #204 Houston, TX 77061 (713) 944-3440 www.designityourselfgiftbaskets.com

GIFTS Charred and Starred 217 Westwood Friendswood, TX 77546 (713) 857-9820 www.charredandstarred.com

Randall's Food Markets, Inc. P.O. Box 4506 Houston, TX 77210-4506 (713) 268-3407

GYM & PERSONAL TRAINING Anytime Fitness 2416 Bay Area Blvd. Suite A Houston, TX 77058 (281) 990-0850 www.anytimefitness.com

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Iron Keel Strength 20810 Gulf Freeway Suite M Webster, TX 77598 (281) 316-1193 www.ironkeelstrength.com Sami Grace Fitness 351 Columbia Memorial Parkway G1 Kemah, TX 77565 (832) 457-2638 www.samigracefitness.com Steelworx Gyms & Training Center 310 Genesis Suite B Webster, TX 77598 (713) 213-7364 www.steelworxgyms.com

HAIR, SKIN, NAIL & BODY CARE Salons D' Allon 18301 B Egret Bay Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 538-8000 www.salonsdallon.com

HARDWARE Central ACE Hardware 2422 A. Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 286-2400 www.acehardware.com

HEALTH & FITNESS GYMNASTICS Lobo Active Learning Center & Gymnastics 2500 Falcon Pass Houston, TX 77062 (281) 480-5626 www.lobogymnastics.com

GYMS All-Star Revolution 14022 Galveston Rd Webster, TX 77598 (281) 741-3762 www.all-starrevolution.com

GYNECOLOGY Agrarian Wellness LLC 17000 El Camino Real Suite 209 Houston, TX 77058 (832) 284-4328 www.AWcultivatinghealth.com

HAIR SALON & SPA Blow Out Salon and Spa 12012 Space Center Blvd. Suite 700 Houston, TX 77059 (281) 487-3637 www.blowoutsalonandspa.com

HAIR SALONS 18/8 Fine Men's Salon 19325 Gulf Freeway #130 Webster, TX 77598 (832) 390-1950 www.eighteeneight.com Fantastic Sams Cut & Color 3729 E. League City Parkway Suite 140 League City, TX 77573 (281) 957-9167 www.FantasticSams.com

Stone's Gym and Fitness Center 16223 Moonrock Houston, TX 77062 (281) 480-2255 www.stonesfitness.com

HEALTH FOOD STORES Erma's Nutrition Center and Natural Market 18045 Upper Bay Rd. Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (281) 333-4746 www.ermasnutritioncenter.com

HEALTH INSURANCE

Nxt Lvl Personal Training 14870 Space Center Blvd. Houston, TX 77062 (281) 520-8093

McCunis Fox Health Insurance Brokers 2283 Cantabria Lane League City, TX 77573 (832) 304-3834 www.mccunisfox.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH PRODUCTS/ DIET/ENERGY

AdvoCare-Charity & Jeff Ellis, Independent Distributors 1903 Eagles Cove Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 701-2388 www.jeffandcharityellis.com Bay Area Integrative Medicine 957 Nasa Parkway Suite 171 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 710-2220 www.bayareaintegrative.com Modern Acupuncture 19431 Gatebrook Dr, #1 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 672-7944 www.modernacupuncture.com/texas/ webster/cl NEW U LIFE 1503 Pebble Banks Lane Seabrook, TX 77586 (832) 683-7711 www.newulife.com/natalie

HEALTH CLUBS & FITNESS The Fitness Center @ South Shore Harbour 3000 Invincible Dr. League City, TX 77573-2956 (281) 334-2560 www.southshorefitness.com Iditarod Fitness 2590 Falcon Pass Houston, TX 77062 (832) 240-4033 www.iditarodfitness.com

Janette Alford - AdvoCare Independent Distributor 2951 Marina Bay Dr. Suite 130-529Joiners League City, TX 77573 (832) 794-1147 www.advocare.com/141113846

HEALTH SERVICES Baywood Crossing Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 5020 Space Center Blvd. Pasadena, TX 77505 (713) 542-4834 www.baywoodcrossing.com Rapid Recovery Center, Webster 16130 Galveston Rd Webster, TX 77598 (832) 426-7030 www.rapidrecoverycenter.com

HEALTHCARE FERTILITY SPECIALISTS Center of Reproductive Medicine 1015 Medical Center Blvd., Suite 2100 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-0073 www.infertilitytexas.com

HEALTHCARE Bay Area Audiology and Hearing Aids 17099 Texas Ave., Suite 200 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-4575 www.bayareaaudiology.com

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UTMB Health Pediatrics 301 University Blvd. Galveston, TX 77555 (409) 772-3695 www.utmbkid.org

HEALTHCARE NONPROFIT Anchor Point 103 Davis Road, #B League City, TX 77573 (832) 632-1221 www.anchorpoint.us The Rose 12700 N. Featherwood, Suite 260 Houston, TX 77034 (281) 484-4708 www.the-rose.org

HEARING AIDS Bay Area Audiology and Hearing Aids 17099 Texas Ave., Suite 200 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-4575 www.bayareaaudiology.com

HEAT PUMPS Mackey Mechanical 5252 FM 517 E Dickinson, TX 77539 (281) 337-6797 www.mackeymechanical.com

HEATING Mackey Mechanical 5252 FM 517 E Dickinson, TX 77539 (281) 337-6797 www.mackeymechanical.com

HOLIDAY LIGHTING Window Genie of Clear Lake 14422 Redbud Valley Trail Houston, TX 77062 (281) 709-9339 www.windowgenie.com/clearlake

HOME BUILDERS Bayway Homes P.O. Box 1244 Friendswood, TX 77549 (281) 648-2425 www.baywayhomes.com Taylor Morrison, Inc. 5353 West Sam Houston Pkwy. North Suite 190 Houston, TX 77041 (281) 598-3000 www.taylormorrison.com

HOME CARE

HOME IMPROVEMENT

BrightStar Care 150 W. Shadowbend Ave. Suite 400 Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 606-4335 www.brightstarcare.com/friendswood

Bay Area Property Maintenance 13523 Field Springs Lane Houston, TX 77059 (832) 933-9045 bayareapropertymaintenance.com

HOME DECOR AND GIFTS Epiphany Home and Gifts 16932 Highway 3 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 525-6360 www.epiphanyhomedecor.com

HOME HEALTH NURSING, MSW & THERAPHY SERVICES Transition Home Healthcare 11205 South Main #105 Houston, TX 77025 (713) 665-5668 www.transitionhhc.com

HOME HEALTH SERVICES At Your Side Home Care 2112 Coldwater Bridge Lane League City, TX 77573 (313) 605-0377 At Your Side Homecare 16868 Royal Crest Houston, TX 77058 (281) 335-4882 www.atyoursidehomecare.com Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services 16940 Highway 3 Webster, TX 77598 (832) 632-2273 www.visitingangelshouston.com

HOME HEALTH/ HOSPICE/HOMECARE Providence Home Health & Hospice 11420 Dairy Ashford #108 Sugarland, TX 77478 (832) 532-7538 www.providencehealth.net

HOME HEALTH/ PRIVATE DUTY A Helping Hand Home Care Service 3215 Preston Ave. Pasadena, TX 77505 (281) 827-2675 www.ahelpinghandhcs.com

Window Genie of Clear Lake 14422 Redbud Valley Trail Houston, TX 77062 (281) 709-9339 www.windowgenie.com/clearlake

HOME INSPECTIONS Baseline Home Inspections 15714 Hickory Knoll Dr Clear Lake, TX 77059 (832) 231-8600 www.Baseline-Home.com Space City Inspections, LLC 301 Slossen Webster, TX 77598 (281) 636-9419 www.spacecityinspections.com

HOME STAGING Parnassian Design and Staging 14826 Sparkling Bay Lane Houston, TX 77062 (203) 521-0014 www.parnassiandesign.com

HOSPICES Harbor Hospice of Houston 1322 Space Park Drive Suite A194 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 461-6109 www.harborhospice.com

HOSPITALS & CLINICS Clear Lake Surgicare, Ltd dba Bay Area Surgicare Center 502 Medical Center Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-2433 www.bayareasurgicare.com CHI St. Luke's Health Patients Medical Center 4600 East Sam Houston Pkwy South Pasadena, TX 77505 (713) 948-7000 www.chistlukeshealth.org/pmc Clear Lake Regional Medical Center 500 Medical Center Blvd. Webster, TX 77598-4220 (281) 332-2511 www.clearlakermc.com Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital 18300 St. John Drive Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (281) 523-2000 www.houstonmethodist.org/stjohn

Houston Physicians' Hospital 333 N. Texas Suite 1000 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 557-5620 www.houstonphysicianshospital.com

Hilton Garden Inn 750 W. Texas Avenue Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-6284 www.houstonclearlakenasa.hgi.com

MD Anderson Cancer Center 18100 St. John Drive Suite 150 Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (713) 563-0670 www.mdanderson.org/bayarea

Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake 3000 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 (281) 333-9300 www.Hilton.com/HoustonNASA

Memorial Hermann 11800 Astoria Blvd. Houston, TX 77089 (281) 929-4369 www.memorialhermann.org

Home 2 Suites by Hilton Houston Webster 600 W. Texas Avenue Webster, TX 77598 (281) 672-7200 www.houstonwebster.home2suites byhilton.com

Precision Radiotherapy Center 11950 Old Galveston Road Suite 101 Houston, TX 77034 (713) 512-3200 www.prchouston.com

Homewood Suites by Hilton-Houston/ Clear Lake 401 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 486-7677 www.hilton.com

Texas Children's Hospital 1919 S. Braeswood Blvd. Suite 6226 Houston, TX 77030 (281) 282-1900 www.texaschildrenshospital.org

Houston MarriottSouth at Hobby Airport 9100 Gulf Freeway Houston, TX 77017-7098 (713) 943-7979 marriott.com/houhh

UTMB 301 University Blvd. Galveston, TX 77555 (409) 772-2222 www.UTMB.edu UTMB Health Pediatrics 301 University Blvd. Galveston, TX 77555 (409) 772-3695 www.utmbkid.org

The Old Parsonage Guest House 1113 Hall Street P.O. Box 66 Seabrook, TX 77586 (713) 206-1105 www.seabrookaccommodation.com

Women's Pelvic Health & Continence Center 251 Medical Center Blvd. Suite 230 Webster, TX 77598 (713) 512-7800 www.texaspelvichealth.com

San Luis Resort & Conference Center 5222 Seawall Blvd. Galveston, TX 77551 (409) 744-1500 www.sanluisresort.com

HOTELS/MOTELS/ BED & BREAKFAST Best Western Plus Seabrook Suites 5755 Bayport Blvd. Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 291-9090 www.bwseabrooksuites.com Boardwalk Inn #8 Kemah Waterfront Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 334-9880 www.kemahboardwalk.com Courtyard by Marriott 18100 Saturn Lane Houston, TX 77058 (281) 333-0220 www.marriott.com/houcs

Hampton Inn - Seabrook 3000 NASA Parkway Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 532-9200 www.seabrookkemah.hamptoninn.com

Scottish Inns and Suites 601 Texas Avenue Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 334-4855 www.bookroomsnow.com/property/ passport-innSonesta ES Suites 525 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058-2602 (281) 486-2424 www.sonesta.com/us/texas/houston/ sonesta-e South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center 2500 South Shore Blvd. League City, TX 77573-2998 (281) 334-1000 www.sshr.com

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott 1101 Magnolia Ave. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-2999 www.nasahotel.com

Mike Sullivan P O Box 6235 Kingwood, TX 77325 (281) 452-6200

Staybridge Suites 501 W. Texas Avenue Webster, TX 77598 (281) 338-0900 www.nasahotel.com

Terry Gale WCID 12 524 Cien St Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 798-8533 www.galvcowcid12.com/ your-wcid-12-board/

Tru by Hilton Webster Houston NASA 901 Rogers Court Webster, TX 77062 (281) 316-0105 www.websterhoustonnasa. trubyhilton.com

INDUSTRIAL METAL FINISHING

Wyndham Hotels of Galveston/ Tremont House 2300 Ships Mechanic Row Galveston, TX 77550 (409) 763-0300 www.wyndham.com

HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTING Smarter HR Solutions 1120 Nasa Parkway, Suite 312 Houston, TX 77058 (713) 999-1205 www.smarterhrsolutions.com

HURRICANE & SECURITY PROTECTION PRODUCTS Hurricane Fence Inc. 1407 Llano St. Pasadena, TX 77504 (713) 910-5954 www.hurricanefence-houston.com

ICE CREAM / FROZEN YOGURT STORES Cool Cow Creamery 609 Bradford Avenue Suite 111 Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 549-6393 www.coolcowcreamery.com

INDIVIDUALS Alex Karjeker 17400 El Camino Real Suite 700 Houston, TX 77058 (832) 225-2406 www.alexforclearlake.com Jane MacDonald 811 Elm Road Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565 (720) 339-8166

AK Wet Works LLC 1417 Lid Stone Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 724-2441 www.akwetworks.com

INDUSTRIAL SALES/ MFG REPRESENTATIVE Saxon Company 3812 NASA Parkway Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 532-3333 www.saxonco.net

INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES Bay Area Torch & Regulator, LLC 1506 Wavecrest Lane Houston, TX 77062 (832) 731-7144

INDUSTRIAL VACUUM EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems 1901 S. Starpoint Drive Houston, TX 77032 (281) 214-8400 www.buschusa.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SALES & SERVICES Key IT Systems PO BOX 58096 Houston, TX 77258 (713) 475-4775 www.keyitsys.com

INSPECTION (INDUSTRIAL) D & C Inspection Services, INC. 2215 Repsdorph Rd. Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 326-1800 www.dcinspection.com

INSURANCE Allstate - Tomorrow Orsak 1101 W. Main Street Suite R League City, TX 77573 (281) 332-3599 https://agents.allstate.com/ tomorrow-orsak-leagueBrady Insurance 1013 South 3rd St. La Porte, TX 77571 (281) 471-5433 http://www.farmersagent.com/bbrady Craig Insurance Agency 1020 Bay Area Blvd., #100 P.O. Box 890066 Houston, TX 77289-0066 (281) 488-2733 craiginsuranceagency.com Duckworth Insurance Agency 3824 Broadway Houston, TX 77017 (713) 645-1500 www.duckworthinsuranceagency.com Elizabeth Quigley Insurance 1110 Nasa Parkway, Suite 100 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 549-4266 www.elizabethquigleyinsurance.com Hartnett and Company 1308 N. 1st Street, Suite B Bellaire, TX 77401 (713) 667-1010 www.employeebenefitmanagers.com Nationwide InsuranceJoe Cook & Associates, Inc. 4440 W. Main Street Suite B League City, TX 77573 (281) 488-4485 www.joecookassociates.com Kemah Capital 2600 South Shore Blvd Suite 300 League City, TX 77573 (844) 520-5109 www.kemahcapital.com MaximGroup 18050 Saturn Lane Suite 200 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 337-2516 www.maximgroup.com McCorkle Insurance 14020 Highway 3 Suite 110 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 488-2720 www.mccorkleinsurance.com Pelican Insurance Agency LLC 201 Enterprise Avenue Suite 625 League City, TX 77573 (832) 871-4448 www.pelican-insurance.com

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Linda Tuck-State Farm Insurance 2402 Bay Area Blvd. Suite G Houston, TX 77058 (281) 488-9050 www.lindatuck.net United Fire Group 455 East Medical Center Blvd. Suite 400 Webster, TX 77598 (409) 766-4663 www.unitedfiregroup.com USHEALTH Advisors 12946 Dairy Ashford Suite 150 Sugarland, TX 77478 (713) 825-0300 www.ushagent.com/christilove Virgil Smith Insurance Services 16876 Royal Crest Drive Houston, TX 77058 (281) 286-8474 www.virgilsmithinsurance.com

INSURANCE & FINANCIAL PLANNING Teacher Advantage Insurance & Financial Services, LLC 16850 Saturn Ln. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 755-1241 https://agents.horacemann.com/ jakewilliamson

INSURANCE & RESTORATION Morrison & Morrison, Inc. 2951 Marina Bay Dr. Suite 130-315 League City, TX 77573 (281) 554-7077 www.publicinsuranceadjuster.net The Recovery Assurance Plan P O Box 426 Sheridan, TX 77475 (979) 234-2400 www.recoveryassuranceplan.com

INSURANCE HEALTH/ LIFE Epperson Insurance & Financial Services Inc 18096 Kings Row Suite H Houston, TX 77058 (281) 481-4540 www.ThuyEpperson.com

INSURANCE RECOVERY Christoffel Law Group 1110 NASA Parkway, Suite 450 Houston, TX 77058 (405) 833-3127 www.christoffellawgroup.com

INSURANCE/FIRE & CASUALTY Epperson Insurance & Financial Services Inc 18096 Kings Row, Suite H Houston, TX 77058 (281) 481-4540 www.ThuyEpperson.com

INTERNET MARKETING Clear Lake Today 1002 Gemini Ave., Suite 200 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 549-4380 www.clearlaketoday.com

INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS Southern Broadband 2551 South Shore Blvd, Suite B League City, TX 77573 (832) 422-9360 www.southernbroadband.com

INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT PLANNING MDT Financial Advisors, LLC 455 E. Medical Center Blvd, Suite 115 Houston, TX 77598 (281) 938-1111 www.mdtfa.com Merrill Lynch 17225 El Camino Real, Suite 200 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 212-9100 www.ml.com

IRS TAX NEGOTIATIONS Gohlke & Company, PC 17041 El Camino Real, Suite 104 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 480-5544 www.gcocpa.com

JANITORIAL/ COMMERCIAL CLEANING MarFran Cleaning, LLC 15502 Old Galveston Road, #718 Webster, TX 77598 (832) 885-6692 www.marfrancleaning.com

JUNK REMOVAL 4 Alarm Junk Removal 206 Melody Lane Friendswood, TX 77546 (713) 344-6533 www.4alarmjunkremoval.com

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

LAWN SERVICES & LANDSCAPING

LUXURY ACTIVE SENIOR COMMUNITY

Hernandez Landscaping P.O. Box 159 Bacliff, TX 77518 (832) 385-8226

Chesapeake Bay Luxury Senior Community 2300 Respdorph Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 957-9488 www.chesapeakebayluxury.com

LEGAL SERVICES

Judge Holly Williamson 7330 Spencer Highway Pasadena, TX 77505 (281) 479-6900 www.jp.hctx.net/8-1

Barita & Keough Law Firm, PLLC 1120 Nasa Parkway Suite 316 Houston, TX 77058 (713) 239-5617 www.baritakeoughlawfirm.com

KITCHENS

LIBRARIES

Bay Area Kitchens 17306 Highway 3 Webster, TX 77598-4133 (281) 338-2737 www.BayAreaKitchens.com

Friends of Freeman Library 16616 Diana Lane Houston, TX 77062 (832) 927-5420 www.friendsoffreeman.org

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS/ CONTRACTORS/ DESIGNERS

Helen Hall Library 100 West Walker League City, TX 77573 (281) 338-4860

Lynn's Landscaping and Water Garden Center 2060 Pecan Orchard Road League City, TX 77573-7028 (281) 332-4651 www.lynnslandscaping.com

LAW FIRM Apffel Legal, PLLC 1100 Gulf Freeway League City, TX 77573 (281) 992-2324 www.apffellegal.com Chad T. Wilson Law Firm 455 East Medical Center Blvd Suite 555 Webster, TX 77598 (832) 415-1432 www.cwilsonlaw.com The Poehl Law Firm 609 Bradford Ave Kemah, TX 77565 (409) 740-7200 www.bayarealawfirm.com

JEWELRY

LAWN SERVICES ORGANIC

Lewis Jewelers 19335 Gulf Freeway, Suite 4 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-8433 www.lewisusa.com

Hippie Fertilizing 123 Woodcrest Dr. League City, TX 77573 (832) 277-3710 www.hippiefertilizing.com

Evelyn Meador Library 2400 North Meyer Road Att: Evelyn Meador Library Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 488-1906

LIMESTONE Gulf Coast Limestone, Inc. 1402 3rd St. P.O. Box 66 Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 474-4124 www.gcli.com

LIMOUSINE & TAXI SERVICE E-Z Nite Limousine & Town Car Service 3804 Rena Jane Lane Pasadena, TX 77503 (713) 589-0970 www.eznitelimo.com

LIQUOR STORES & DISTRIBUTORS Faust Distributing Company P.O. Box 24728 Houston, TX 77229-4728 (713) 673-5111 Faust Distributing South 3001 Gulf Freeway La Marque, TX 77568 (409) 933-9500

MACHINE PROTECTION STI Vibration Monitoring Inc. 1010 E Main Street League City, TX 77573 (281) 334-0766 www.stiweb.com Tri-Sen Systems Corp. 109 Magellan Circle Webster, TX 77598 (832) 632-1211 www.tri-sen.com

MAILING SERVICES / MARKETING SOLUTIONS Computer Extension Systems, Inc. 16850 Titan Drive Houston, TX 77058 (281) 488-8830 www.cesi-hou.com

MAMMOGRAMS Solis Mammography 400 W Medical Center Blvd., Suite 100 Webster, TX 77598 (866) 717-2551 www.solismammo.com/texas/clearlake/

MANUFACTURING/ DISTRIBUTING Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P. P.O. Box 2743 Houston, TX 77252 (713) 869-4361 www.silvereagle.com TOC Systems, Inc. 5419 CR 154 Alvin, TX 77511 (281) 338-1388 www.tocsystemsinc.com

MARINAS Endeavour Marina 3101 NASA Parkway, Suite M Seabrook, TX 77586 (832) 864-4000 www.endeavourmarina.net Lakewood Yacht Club 2322 Lakewood Yacht Club Drive Seabrook, TX 77586-3499 (281) 474-2511 www.lakewoodyachtclub.com

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Portofino Harbour Marina & Yacht Club 1 Portofino Plaza Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565 (281) 334-6007 www.portofinoharbour.com Seabrook Marina 1900 Shipyard Drive Seabrook, TX 77586-3469 (281) 474-2586 www.seabrookshipyard.com South Shore Harbour Marina 2551 South Shore Blvd., #B League City, TX 77573-2979 (281) 334-0515 www.southshoreharbourmarina.com Waterford Harbor Marina 800 Mariners Drive Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 334-4400 www.waterfordharbormarina.com Watergate Yachting Center 1500 Marina Bay Drive Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565-2245 (281) 334-1511 www.watergatemarina.com

MARINE SURVEYING Eagle Maritime Consultants, Inc. 1600 Space Park Drive Houston, TX 77058 (281) 333-9880 www.eaglemaritime.com

MATTRESS - RETAIL

MEDICAL SERVICES

Sleep Number-Baybrook 18722 Gulf Frwy Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 461-1686 www.sleepnumber.com

Clear Lake Medical Center ENT 17099 N Texas Ave Suite 200 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-4575 www.clmcent.com

MEDIA Vinyl Draught Radio 1002 Gemini Ave Suite 200 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 210-4608 wwww.vinyldraught.com

MEDICAL CLINICS Bay Area Heart, PLLC 450 Blossom St. Suite D Webster, TX 77598 (832) 905-5940 www.bayareaheart.com Friendswood Women 225 E Edgewood Drive Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 992-5914 www.friendswoodwomen.com

MARKETING

Kelsey-Seybold Clear Lake Clinic 1010 South Ponds Drive Webster, TX 77598 (713) 442-4300 www.kelsey-seybold.com

Abundantly Social 1002 Gemini Ave Suite 200 Houston, TX 77058 (210) 452-3622 www.abundantlysocial.com

Physicians Premier Emergency Room Clear Lake 3351 Clear Lake City Blvd Houston, TX 77059 (281) 280-0911 www.mdpremier.com

Big Daddy Marketing 1040 Hercules Ave. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 488-4100 www.bigdaddymarketing.net

Space City Pain Specialists 17448 Highway 3 Suite 136 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 338-4443 www.spacecitypain.com

Get Social! 3118 FM 528 Rd. PMB #214 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 247-4023 www.connectbesocial.com Top Star Marketing 1322 Space park Dr. Suite C143 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 935-0656 www.topstarmarketing.com

MASSAGE THERAPISTS Massage Mode PLLC 1322 Space Park Drive Suite A217 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 755-4881 www.massagemodepllc.com

Texas Digestive Disease Consultants 11920 Astoria Blvd Suite 410 Houston, TX 77089 (281) 480-6264 www.tddctx.com

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Cardionics 910 Bay Star Blvd Webster, TX 77598 (281) 488-5901 www.cardionics.com LivaNova USA, Inc. 100 Cyberonics Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 228-7200 www.livanova.com

Clear Lake Neuro Specialists 400 Medical Center Blvd. Suite 230 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 316-0046

MEDSPA Flawless Liposculpting & Body Contouring 18301 Egret Bay Blvd #9 Houston, TX 77058 (832) 633-4022 www.flawlessliposculpt.com LaPorte Family Clinic/ Sylvan Beach Wellness Center 401 W. Fairmont Parkway Suite D La Porte, TX 77571 (281) 470-4740 Skin Essentials Luxury Med Spa & Salon 11464 Space Center Blvd Houston, TX 77059 (281) 487-2828 www.skinessentialsms.com

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Bay Area Council on Drug/ Alcohol Abuse 1300 A Bay Area Blvd. Suite 102 Houston, TX 77058 (800) 510-3111 www.bacoda.org Innovative Alternatives, Inc. 1335 Regents Park Drive Suite 240 Houston, TX 77058 (713) 222-2525 www.innovativealternatives.org

MEP ENGINEERING DBR Engineering Consultants 9990 Richmond #300, South Bldg. Houston, TX 77042 (713) 914-0888 www.dbrinc.com

MERCHANT SERVICES Heartland Payment Systems 2006 Ramada Dr. Houston, TX 77062 (940) 233-3880 www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com

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MORTGAGE COMPANIES Fairway Independent Mortgage Company-The Curtis Group 711 W Bay Area Blvd. Suite 450 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 369-4575 www.fairwayindependentmc.com/ Steve-Curtis Hometrust Company 711 W Bay Area Blvd. Suite 102 Webster, TX 77598-4000 (281) 338-2200 www.hometrust.com/jeffwortham Nations Reliable Lending, LLC 3101 NASA Parkway Suite I Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 250-9557 www.abesrates.com Republic State Mortgage 2200 Nasa Parkway Suite 130 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 687-5095 www.clearlake.republicstatemortgage.com Secure Mortgage Company 1817 Enterprise Avenue League City, TX 77573 (713) 705-7239 www.securemortgagecompany.com

MORTGAGE LENDING Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group 2600 South Shore Blvd Suite 300 League City, TX 77573 (281) 748-2555 Beacon Federal Credit Union 3501 Clear Lake City Blvd. Houston, TX 77059 (281) 471-1782 www.beaconfed.org Gibraltar Services 5120 Woodway Drive Suite 5016 Houston, TX 77056 (713) 935-1100 www.gibraltarlending.com Prime Lending, A Plains Capital Company 16055 Space Center Blvd #250 Houston, TX 77062 (281) 212-8910 www.lcoppock.com Republic State Mortgage 2200 E. NASA Parkway Suite 130 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 549-7200 www.republicstatemortgage.com

MORTGAGE SERVICES Avex Services 957 Nasa Pkwy #311 Houston, TX 77058 (832) 409-1280

MOVING & STORAGE Life Storage LP 2280 E. Main Street League City, TX 77573 (281) 554-7704 www.unclebobs.com

NAVAL ARCHITECTS Eagle Maritime Consultants, Inc. 1600 Space Park Drive Houston, TX 77058 (281) 333-9880 www.eaglemaritime.com

NEUROLOGISTS Brain & Spine Clinic, PA 400 W. Medical Center Blvd. Suite 250 Webster, TX 77598 (713) 335-3600 www.texasbrainandspine.com Clear Lake Neuro Specialists 400 Medical Center Blvd. Suite 230 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 316-0046

NEWS MEDIA i45NOW 2925 Gulf Freeway South League City, TX 77573 (409) 739-0506 www.i45now.com

NEWSPAPERS/ MAGAZINES Baycomber P.O. Box 1032 Seabrook, TX 77586-1032 (281) 474-5875 www.baygroupmedia.com Bay Area Printing, Inc. 17305 El Camino Real Houston, TX 77058-2718 (281) 488-4900 www.bayareaprint.net Community Impact Newspaper 245 Commerce Green Blvd. Suite 200 Sugarland, TX 77478 (346) 368-2555 www.communityimpact.com

Houston Community Newspapers and Media Group 12554 Old Galveston Road Suite 280 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 378-1920 www.yourbayareanews.com The SCENE Magazine/BAMS P.O. Box 806 Seabrook, TX 77586-0806 (281) 326-2439 www.bams.us

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS American Heart Association 10060 Buffalo Speedway Houston, TX 77054 (713) 610-5000 www.americanheart.org Assistance League of Bay Area P.O. Box 591131 Houston, TX 77259-1131 (281) 554-2594 bayarea.assistanceleague.org Association of Business and Professional Women-Bay Area 2800 Marina Bay Drive Suite P League City, TX 77573 (281) 520-4090 www.abpwhouston.org Bay Area Alliance for Youth and Families 2145 W NASA Blvd Webster, TX 77598 (281) 284-0370 www.ccisd.net/alliance

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Hou 1300 A-Bay Area Blvd , Suite 110 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 282-6069 www.catholiccharities.org Clear Creek Education Foundation P.O. Box 1631 League City, TX 77574 (281) 284-0031 www.clearcreekeducationfoundation.org

Hope Village 15403 Hope Village Rd. Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 482-7926 www.hope-village.com Houston Area Safety Council, Inc. NASA- Annex 1211 W. NASA Parkway Webster, TX 77598 (281) 476-9900 www.hacsc.com

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 16706 Galewood Way Houston, TX 77058 The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes (281) 636-8827 www.hlsr.com 240 W. Galveston St. Clear Creek Educators Assoc. (281) 413-7210

# 858 League City, TX 77573 (515) 868-4470 www.saluteheroes.org

Council of Business Women, Inc. P.O. Box 58595 Webster, TX 77598 (832) 367-5050 www.cbwbayarea.org Evelyn Meador Branch Library 2400 N Meyer Ave Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 474-9142 www.hcpl.net/location/ evelyn-meador-branch-library Friends of Downtown Friendswood Association 161 W.Shadowbend Ave Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 482-3636 www.fdfa.org

Innovative Alternatives, Inc. 1335 Regents Park Drive Suite 240 Houston, TX 77058 (713) 222-2525 www.innovativealternatives.org Interfaith Caring Ministries 151 Park Ave. League City, TX 77573 (281) 332-3881 www.icmtx.org LYC Concours Corporation P.O. Box 156 Seabrook, TX 77586 (713) 521-0105 www.Keels-Wheels.com League City Evening Lions Charities Space City Cruisers PO Box 1987 League City, TX 77574 (281) 830-8213 www.spacecitycruisers.com

Bay Area Chorus of Greater Houston P.O. Box 890704 Houston, TX 77289-0704 (281) 326-1286 www.bayareachorus.org

Galveston Bay Foundation 1100 Hercules Avenue Suite 200 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 332-3381 www.galvbay.org

Bay Area Council on Drug/ Alcohol Abuse 1300 A Bay Area Blvd., Suite 102 Houston, TX 77058 (800) 510-3111 www.bacoda.org

Galveston County Food Bank 624 4th Ave. North Texas City, TX 77590 (409) 945-4232 www.galvestoncountyfoodbank.org

Lone Star Flight Museum 11551 Aerospace Ave. Houston, TX 77034 (346) 708-2517 www.lonestarflight.org

Bay Area Habitat for Humanity 1120 NASA Parkway, Suite 420 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 337-3590 www.bahfh.org

The Get Together - Bay Area PO BOX 1086 Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 236-0885 www.thegettogetherbayarea.org

MD Anderson Cancer Center 18100 St. John Drive Suite 150 Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (713) 563-0670 www.mdanderson.org/bayarea

Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership, Inc. PO Box 57942 Webster, TX 77598 (832) 771-0773 www.baytran.org

Gilmore Elementary PTA 3552 W League City Pkwy League City, TX 77573 (832) 368-4184 www.gilmorepta.com

Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo 7601 Red Bluff Rd Pasadena, TX 77507 (281) 487-0240 www.pasadenarodeo.com

Gulf Coast Authority 910 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058-2687 (281) 488-4115 www.gcwda.com

Rotary Club of Space Center P.O. Box 58862 Houston, TX 77258 (832) 434-2849 www.spacecenterrotary.org

Bay Area Turning Point 210 S. Walnut St. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 338-7600

Lighthouse Christian Ministries 800 Grand Avenue Bacliff, TX 77518 (281) 339-3033 www.lighthousecm.org

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Today's Harbor for Children 514 Bayridge Rd La Porte, TX 77571 (713) 688-6262, Ext. 402 www.todaysharborforchildren.org Wings Over Houston Airshow 11602 Aerospace Ellington Airport Houston, TX 77034 (281) 579-1942 www.wingsoverhouston.com E.A. Smith YMCA 14650 Highway 3 Webster, TX 77598-1831 (281) 486-9622 www.ymcahouston.org

NURSING HOMES Baywood Crossing Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 5020 Space Center Blvd. Pasadena, TX 77505 (713) 542-4834 www.baywoodcrossing.com Regency Village 409 West Greene Street Webster, TX 77598-6701 (281) 332-4738 www.barcelocare.com

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS AdvoCare-Andy & Karen Edwards, Independent Distributors (281) 844-4591 www.teambelief.info

NASA Vision Center 100 E. NASA Parkway, Suite 70 Webster, TX 77598-5300 (281) 332-0696 www.nasavision.com

PAGEANTS Miss Kemah USA Pageant 1002 Gemini Suite 200 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 780-4811 www.misskemahpageant.com

PAIN MANAGEMENT INTERVENTIONAL Lordex Spine Institute 212 Gulf Freeway South Suite G-1 League City, TX 77573 (281) 535-5673 www.lsilc.com

PAINT CONTRACTORS AK Wet Works LLC 1417 Lid Stone Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 724-2441 www.akwetworks.com Certa Pro of League City 1851 Gulf Freeway S #28 League City, TX 77573 (281) 724-9569 www.league-city.certapro.com

OFFICE BUILDINGS

PAINT STORES

Boxer Property 1120 NASA Parkway 1322 Space Park Drive Houston, TX 77058 (713) 777-7368 direct www.boxerproperty.com

Central ACE Hardware 2422 A. Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 286-2400 www.acehardware.com

OFFICE SUPPLIES Staples 19335 Gulf Freeway Houston, TX 77598 (281) 557-0904 www.staples.com

OPTOMETRISTS/ OPTICAL EYEWEAR Berkeley Eye Center 18040 Saturn Lane Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (281) 333-8600 www.berkeleyeye.com Hopping Eye Associates 1234 Bay Area Blvd., Suite E Houston, TX 77058-2538 (281) 488-2020 hoppingeyeassociates.com

Sherwin Williams 17230 Highway 3 Webster, TX 77598-4125 (281) 332-1767 www.sherwin.com

PARKS & RECREATION CENTERS Clear Lake Park-South Parks 5001 NASA Parkway Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 326-2955

PARTY ROOM RENTALS Funcity 1500 N Texas Ave Webster, TX 77598 (281) 316-1383 www.funcitysk8.com

PET GROOMING The Pet Palace - Pet Resort 14300 Gulfstream Park Webster, TX 77598 (281) 286-4400 www.ThePetPalace.net

PET SERVICES Clear Lake Kennels, Inc. 18520 S. Hwy 3 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-4870 www.clearlakekennels.com The Pet Palace - Pet Resort 14300 Gulfstream Park Webster, TX 77598 (281) 286-4400 www.ThePetPalace.net

PET STORES The Pet Palace - Pet Resort 14300 Gulfstream Park Webster, TX 77598 (281) 286-4400 www.ThePetPalace.net

PET TRAINING The Pet Palace - Pet Resort 14300 Gulfstream Park Webster, TX 77598 (281) 286-4400 www.ThePetPalace.net

Tina Looney Photography 4325 FM 2351, Suite 110 Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 992-9502 www.tlooneyphoto.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY CHI St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Patients Medical Center 4600 East Sam Houston Pkwy South Pasadena, TX 77505 (713) 948-7000 www.chistlukeshealth.org/pmc Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital 18300 St. John Drive Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (281) 523-2000 www.houstonmethodist.org/stjohn MD Anderson Cancer Center 18100 St. John Drive Suite 150 Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (713) 563-0670 www.mdanderson.org/bayarea Memorial Hermann 11800 Astoria Blvd. Houston, TX 77089 (281) 929-4369 www.memorialhermann.org

PHARMACIES & DRUG STORES

UTMB 301 University Blvd. Galveston, TX 77555 (409) 772-2222 www.UTMB.edu

Professional Building Pharmacy 251 Medical Center Blvd., Suite 100 Webster, TX 77598-4223 (281) 332-2496 www.professionalbuildingpharmacy.com

UTMB Health Pediatrics 301 University Blvd. Galveston, TX 77555 (409) 772-3695 www.utmbkid.org

PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEOGRAPHY SERVICES Pelican View Drone Services 1302 Marina Bay Drive #109 Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565 (603) 817-9843 www.pvdroneservices.com

PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS/SERVICES J. Pamela Photography, Inc. 17000 El Camino Real Suite 303 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 480-1444 www.jpamela.com

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PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS Clear Lake Pediatric Clinic 16 Professional Park Drive Webster, TX 77598-4131 (281) 332-3503 www.clearlakepediatrics.com Coastal Eye Associates 555 E Medical Ctr. Blvd., Suite 101 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 488-7213 www.coastaleyeassociates.com Fondren Orthopedic Group/Clear Lake 520 Blossom Street Webster, TX 77598-4289 (281) 332-9537 www.fondren.com

Women's Pelvic Health & Continence Center 251 Medical Center Blvd., Suite 230 Webster, TX 77598 (713) 512-7800 www.texaspelvichealth.com

PHYSICIANS/OB-GYN Raphny Johnson, MD 400 W Medical Center Blvd Suite 300 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 557-0300 www.womensclearlake.com

PLASTIC SURGERY Houston Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 575 E Medical Center Blvd Webster, TX 77598 (281) 282-9555 www.myhprs.com

PLUMBING Affordable Quality Plumbing (KEEP Enterprises, Inc) 2809 Longwood Pearland, TX 77581 (281) 482-1900 www.affordablequalityplumbing.com Alliance Plumbing 15502 Highway 3 Suite 608 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 488-0296 www.allianceplumbingservices.com Wedgeworth Plumbing 314 Tallowood Drive El Lago, TX 77586 (832) 867-5309 www.wedgeworthplumbing.com

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Armand Bayou Montessori School 16204 Hickory Knoll Dr Houston, TX 77059 (281) 480-1648 www.armandbayouschool.com

PROCESS SERVICE LoneStar Delivery & Process 1064 Hercules Ave. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 935-4048 www.lonestardeliveryonline.com

PROMOTIONAL/ MARKETING PRODUCTS

Minuteman Press Bay Area 1040 Hercules Houston, TX 77058 (281) 488-4100 www.clearlake.minutemanpress.com

PRINTING, BANNERS Bay Area Imaging 16910 Texas Ave Suite A-1 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-3456 www.bayareaimaging.com

REAL ESTATE Alexandrite Realty 2622 Raven Falls Lane Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 900-3622 www.har.com/irisvelazquez Austin JacksonKeller Williams Clear Lake 18050 Saturn Lane, Suite 100 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 802-6950 www.austin.kevinallenjones.com

Instant Imprints 2403 E. Bay Area Blvd Webster, TX 77058 (832) 240-4250 www.instantimprints.com/centers/ southhouston/

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene 1790 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 (281) 732-3739 www.djjohnson.garygreene.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Coldwell Banker United Realtors 2525 Bay Area Blvd., Suite 100 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 488-3383 www.coldwellbankerunited.com

Houston Community Management Services, Inc. 17049 El Camino Real, Suite 100 Houston, TX 77058 (832) 864-1200 www.houcomm.com Real Property Management Prestige 17300 Saturn Lane, Suite 106 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 984-7463 www.prestigerpm.com

PUBLISHERS

PRINTING & COPIES Bay Area Printing, Inc. 17305 El Camino Real Houston, TX 77058-2718 (281) 488-4900 www.bayareaprint.net

Target Marketing & SouthComm Publishing 7766 Ewing Blvd., Suite 200 Florence, KY 41042 (800) 933-3909 www.southcomm.com

Houston Newcomer Guides 300 E. Highland Mall Blvd. Suite 395 Austin, TX 78752 (512) 266-2900 www.houstonnewcomerguides.com Houston Newcomer Guides serves as the first point of contact for newcomers seeking information on relocating to the Houston area. It is the largest and most respected newcomer guide serving Houston and the only multimedia resource that allows clients and newcomers to connect at the earliest stages of their relocation decision making process. Visit our website for more information on advertising or to order your free guide!

Dao Smith 6002 Demoss Houston, TX 77081 (832) 818-0373 Debra Blenderman BH&G Real Estate Gary Greene 1790 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 (281) 486-1900 Erica Nehls Real Estate 3719 Summer Cove Ct Friendswood, TX 77546 (713) 269-5015 www.ericanehls.com Janke Co & Properties 1322 Space Park Drive Suite C185 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 686-2088 www.jankeco.com John Wilkinson, Realtor BHGRE Gary Greene 1002 Gemini Ave. Suite 200 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 974-0739 www.jwgetsitsold.com Jonathan Cottrell, Martha Turner Sotheby's Int'l Realty 711 W. Bay Area Blvd. #125 Webster, TX 77598 (832) 368-4184 www.marthaturner.com

JP & Associates, Realtors 13731 Country Side St. Santa Fe, TX 77517 (281) 924-7977 www.mayfieldfs.com Judy Rummel - RE/MAX Space Center 1150 Clear Lake City Blvd. Suite 100 Houston, TX 77062 (281) 488-1212 ext. 1056 www.judyrummel.com Keith Owens - BH&G Real Estate Gary Greene 1790 NASA Pkwy Houston, TX 77058 (832) 563-9669 www.besttexashomes.com Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake 18050 Saturn Lane Suite 100 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 335-0335 www.kwclearlake.com Laura Jardine, Realtor 18050 Saturn Lane #100 Houston, TX 77058 (832) 250-5272 www.laurajardinehometeam.com Logan Reed, Keller Williams Clear Lake 18531 Point Lookout Drive Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (281) 799-1369 www.loganreed.kw.com Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty 711 W. Bay Area Blvd. #125 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 333-3034 www.marthaturner.com North Star Information 622 W. Main Street League City, TX 77573 (281) 253-4038 www.northstarinformation.com Patty Cortez-Martha Turner Sotheby's Int'l Realty 711 W. Bay Area Blvd. Suite 125 Webster, TX 77598 (832) 656-4732 www.har.com/pattycortez Pegasus Property Management, Inc. P.O. Box 57069 Webster, TX 77598-7069 (281) 338-1654 www.pegasusproperty.com Premier Properties of Texas 2925 Gulf Freeway #B-237 League City, TX 77573 (281) 799-5572 www.soldbymarilynames.com

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Priscilla Ennis - RE/MAX Space Center 1150 Clear Lake City Blvd. Houston, TX 77062 (281) 204-1001 www.priscillaennis.com Randy Barr - RE/MAX Space Center 3032 Marina Bay Dr., Suite 200 League City, TX 77573 (281) 823-5757 www.rwbarr.com RE/MAX 1st Class 6011 W. Main Street, Suite A-102 League City, TX 77573 (281) 724-2151 www.sold1stclass.com RE/MAX Space Center - Marina Bay Dr 3032 Marina Bay Drive Suite 200 League City, TX 77573 (281) 334-3344 www.spacecenter-homes.com RE/MAX Space Center Clear Lake 1150 Clear Lake City Blvd., Suite 100 Houston, TX 77062 (281) 488-1212 www.spacecenter-homes.com RE/MAX Synergy The Kimberly Harding Group 1108 Gulf Freeway Suite 210 League City, TX 77573 (281) 554-7653 Scott Crowhurst, REALTORÂ® 1911 W. League City Parkway Suite 200 League City, TX 77573 (832) 330-4533 www.ClearLakeDiggs.com Sharon Cochran-Morris, Realtor Keller Williams, Clear Lake/NASA 18050 Saturn Lane #100 Houston, TX 77058 (713) 498-0566 www.kw.com Simien Properties 711 W Bay Area Blvd #510 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 280-8675 www.simienproperties.com Susan Jackson, Realtor Coldwell Banker United 2525 Bay Area Blvd. Suite 100 Houston, TX 77058 (832) 205-1270 www.susanjacksonrealtor.com United Equities, Inc. 4545 Bissonnet Suite 100 Bellaire, TX 77401 (713) 772-6262 www.unitedequities.com

REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL Baybrook Gateway - Weingarten Realty 2600 Citadel Plaza Dr, Suite 125 Houston, TX 77008 (713) 866-6959 www.weingarten.com Berkeley Partners 15502 Texas 3 Webster, TX 77598 (832) 418-3271 www.berkeleypartners.com Civet Real Estate 2951 Marina Bay D. #130-309 League City, TX 77573 (713) 960-8888 www.civetrealestate.com Premier Properties of Texas 2925 Gulf Freeway #B-237 League City, TX 77573 (281) 799-5572 www.soldbymarilynames.com Rutledge Commercial Real Estate P.O. Box 580066 Houston, TX 77258-0066 (832) 875-2980 www.rutledgecommercial.com Zann Commercial Brokerage, Inc. 17225 El Camino Real, Suite 446 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 280-8088 www.zann.com

REAL ESTATE, ASSET MANAGEMENT Civet Real Estate 2951 Marina Bay D. , #130-309 League City, TX 77573 (713) 960-8888 www.civetrealestate.com

REAL ESTATE, BUYERS/BROKERS Civet Real Estate 2951 Marina Bay D. , #130-309 League City, TX 77573 (713) 960-8888 www.civetrealestate.com

REAL ESTATE, COMMERCIAL BROKERAGE & LEASING Boatman Realty, LLC 1322 Space Park Drive Suite C285 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 816-6998 www.boatmanrealty.com

REAL ESTATE, RESIDENTIAL/ CORP.LEASING Civet Real Estate 2951 Marina Bay D. #130-309 League City, TX 77573 (713) 960-8888 www.civetrealestate.com

RECOVERY/ HEALTHCARE Kemah Palms Recovery 1013 Delesandri Ln. Kemah, TX 77565 (713) 568-1210 www.kemahpalms.com

RECYCLING MP & T's International, Inc. 2323 Clear Lake City Blvd. #180-257 Houston, TX 77062 (832) 444-9687

RELIGION

RESTAURANTS & BARS 1000 Degrees Pizza Nassau Bay 18032 Saturn Lane Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (281) 532-6877 1000degreespizza.com Antonini's Subs 602 6th Street Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 549-6538 www.antoninisubs.com Aquarium Restaurant #11 Kemah Boardwalk Houston, TX 77565 (281) 334-9010 www.aquariumrestaurants.com/ aquariumkemah/ Avenida Brazil 201 W. Bay Area Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 557-9999 www.tradicaobraziliansteak.com The Backyard Seabrook 1301 4th Street Seabrook, TX 77586 (832) 699-4880 www.backyardseabrook.com

University Baptist Church 16106 Middlebrook Drive Houston, TX 77059 (281) 488-8517 www.ubc.org

Bradford & Main 501 Bradford Kemah, TX 77565 (832) 496-7371

RELOCATION SERVICES

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. #5 Waterfront Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 334-2881

John Wilkinson, Realtor BHGRE Gary Greene 1002 Gemini Ave., Suite 200 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 974-0739 www.jwgetsitsold.com

Cadillac Bar & Grill #7 Waterfront Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 334-9049 www.cadillacbar.com

Premier Properties of Texas 2925 Gulf Freeway #B-237 League City, TX 77573 (281) 799-5572 www.soldbymarilynames.com

REMODELING/ REPAIRS MarTek Remodeling P.O. Box 1086 Seabrook, TX 77586-1086 (281) 474-9222 www.martedremodeling.com

RENTALS One Stop Tents and Events 18217 Highway 3 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 338-9898 www.onestopparty.com

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Carrabba's Italian Grill 502 W. Bay Area Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 338-0574 www.carrabbas.com Chick-fil-A at El Dorado Blvd. 18323 Gulf Freeway Webster, TX 77598 (281) 488-1112 www.chick-fil-a.com Chick-Fil-A Kemah 321 Marina Bay Drive Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565 (281) 535-1550 www.chick-fil-a.com/kemah Cool Cow Creamery 609 Bradford Avenue Suite 111 Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 549-6393 www.coolcowcreamery.com

Crazy Alan's Swamp Shack 310 Texas Avenue Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 334-5000 www.theswampshack.com

Jackie's Brickhouse 1053 Marina Bay Dr. Kemah, TX 77565 (832) 864-2459 www.jackiesbrickhouse.com

Maggiano's Little Italy Baybrook 700 Baybrook Mall, Suite G120 Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 282-9729 www.maggianos.com

East Star Restaurant/B.B. Star East, Inc. 1025 E NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 (281) 280-8822 http://eaststarchinesebuffet. plaza24deseptiembre.c

Jason's Deli 541 W Bay Area Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 338-8000 www.jasonsdeli.com

Mamacita's Mexican Restaurant 515 E. NASA Parkway Webster, TX 77598-5316 (281) 332-5362 www.MamacitasMexicanRestaurant.com

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Bay Area 400 Bay Area Bvd., Suite 1 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 316-2222 www.jimmyjohns.com

McAlister's Deli 20911 Gulf Freeway, Suite D Webster, TX 77598 (281) 554-7720 www.mcalistersdeli.com

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Nassau Bay 1830 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 (281) 335-1210 www.jimmyjohns.com

Molly's Pub 902 Ramade Drive Houston, TX 77062-5715 (281) 486-0971 www.mollyspubs.com

Eduardo's Mexican Kitchen 911 E. NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 (281) 480-4775 www.eduardosmexicankitchen.com The Flying Dutchman Restaurant & Oyster Bar #9 Kemah Boardwalk Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 334-7575 Franca's Real Italian Restaurant 1101 E. NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 (281) 488-2207 www.francasrealitalian.com Frenchie's 1041 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058-3308 (281) 486-7144 www.frenchiesvillacapri.com Fuddruckers 2040 NASA Rd 1 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 333-1598 www.fuddruckers.com Gatti's Pizza 16607 El Camino Real Houston, TX 77062 (281) 480-4800 www.gattispizzaelcaminoreal.com Grazia Italian Kitchen 1001 Pineloch Dr, Suite1100 Houston, TX 77062 (281) 486-2083 www.graziaitalian.com HAMA 3138 E NASA Pkwy Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 614-9000 www.hamaseabrook.com Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake 3000 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 (281) 333-9300 www.Hilton.com/HoustonNASA Hubcap Grill - Seabrook 1918 Nasa Parkway Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 339-7116 www.hubcapgrill.com J. Henry's Draught House & Kitchen 1105 Clear Lake City Blvd. Houston, TX 77062 (281) 786-1994 www.jhdraughthouse.com

Joe Lee's Seafood Kitchen Restaurant 1108 Marina Bay Drive (FM2094) P.O. Box 520 Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 535-0148 La Brisa on the Creek 501 Wesley Drive League City, TX 77573 (281) 554-4000 www.labrisa.net

Opus Ocean Grille 1500 Marina Bay Drive #124 Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565 (281) 334-0006 www.opusoceangrille.com Outback Steakhouse 1503 Bay Area Blvd Webster, TX 77598 (281) 338-6283 www.outback.com

La Familia Mexican Restaurant 20710 Gulf Fwy, Suite 30 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 993-4560 http://lafamiliawebster.business.site/

Panera Bread 155 El Dorado Blvd Webster, TX 77598 (281) 286-3273 www.panerabread.com

Lakewood Yacht Club 2322 Lakewood Yacht Club Drive Seabrook, TX 77586-3499 (281) 474-2511 www.lakewoodyachtclub.com

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille 700 Baybrook Mall Drive Space H110 Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 286-8800 www.perrysrestaurants.com

Landry's Kemah Waterfront #1 Kemah Boardwalk Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 334-2513

PF Chang's 1454 W Bay Area Blvd Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 898-7700 www.pfchangs.com

Lighthouse Buffet #3 Waterfront Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 334-3360 Luby's 1600 NASA Rd 1 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 335-8400 www.lubys.com Luby's Fuddruckers 20001 Gulf Freeway Webster, TX 77598 (281) 724-2692 www.luby's.com www.fuddruckers.com Luna's Mexican Restaurant 6555 South Shore Blvd. League City, TX 77573 (281) 334-0300 www.lunasmexicanrestaurant.com

Pizza Here Kemah 605 Bradford Avenue Kemah, TX 77565 (832) 864-2853 www.pizzaherekemah.com Preamble Lounge and Crafthouse 20801 Gulf Freeway, Suite 12 Webster, TX 77598 (832) 905-2927 www.preamblelounge.com

Ritters Frozen Custard and Burgers 3535 Clear Lake City Blvd, Suite 700 Houston, TX 77059 (281) 770-7739 Salata - Friendswood 700 Baybrook Mall , Suite F160 Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 819-4515 www.salata.com Salata - Nassau Bay 1780 NASA Pkwy Houston, TX 77058 (281) 532-6988 www.salata.com Saltgrass Steak House 215 Kipp Avenue Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 538-5441 Sawa Restaurant & Grill 16608 El Camino Real Houston, TX 77062 (281) 990-0817 www.sawarestaurantgrill.com South Shore Grille 2800 Marina Bay Drive Suite F League City, TX 77573 (281) 334-7700 www.soshoregrille.com South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center 2500 South Shore Blvd. League City, TX 77573-2998 (281) 334-1000 www.sshr.com Stuttgarden Tavern Kemah 609 Bradford , Suite 203 Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 339-7826 www.stuttgardentavern.com The Sundance Grill 800 Mariner Drive Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 535-5350 www.sundance-grill.com T-Bone Tom's 707 Hwy 146 Houston, TX 77 (281) 334-2133 www.tbonetoms.com The Tea House Under The Oaks 610 E. Main St. League City, TX 77573 (832) 905-3909 www.theteahouseundertheoaks.com

Red Lobster 888 W Bay Area Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 338-2518

Tommy's Restaurant Oyster Bar 2555 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 480-2221 www.tommys.com

Red River BBQ & Grill 1911 E. Main Street League City, TX 77573 (281) 332-8086 www.redriverbbq.com

Tony's Pizzeria 2403 Bay Area Blvd , Suite A1 Houston, TX 77058 (832) 863-3398 www.tonyspizzeriabayarea.com

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Tookie's Hamburgers & More 1202 Bayport Blvd Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 942-9334 www.tookiesburgers.com

Brinkmann Quality Roofing Services 4313 (B) FM 2351 Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 480-7663 www.roofingcontractortx.com

T-Shirt Trends 17302-C, HWY 3 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 286-2800 www.t-shirttrends.com

Friendswood Roofing 4109 FM 2351 Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 482-2529

SECURITY SERVICES / SYSTEMS

Tree House 901 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058-3039 (281) 286-8956 www.treehousebar.com

Timber Wolf Roofing 2925 Richmond Ave Houston, TX 77098 (281) 851-6721 www.timberwolfroofing.com

Stanley Convergent Security Solutions 6699 Portwest Drive #100 Houston, TX 77024 (832) 508-5385 www.stanleysecurity.com

Wael's Mediterranean Cuisine 2449 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 286-1110 www.waelscuisine.com

SAILING CHARTERS & INSTRUCTION

SENIORS CARE

Tookie's Seafood 1106 Bayport Blvd Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 942-9445 www.tookiesseafood.com

Waitr 340 N Sam Houston Pkwy E #A110N Houston, TX 77060 (337) 476-6677 ext 3 www.experience.waitrapp.com

RETAIL SERVICES Costco Wholesale 1310 Jasmine Street Webster, TX 77598 (346) 754-1288 www.costco.com

RETIREMENT SENIOR COMMUNITIES Brookdale Clear Lake 780 W. Bay Area Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 316-9055 www.brookdaleliving.com The Crossings -Methodist Retirement Communities 255 North Egret Bay Blvd. League City, TX 77573 (281) 724-2345 www.mrcaff.org Heartis Clear Lake 14520 Old Galveston Road Webster, TX 77598 (386) 956-0947 www.heartisclearlake.com Orchard Park Assisted Living & Memory Care 2760 W. Walker Street League City, TX 77573 (281) 369-4404 www.OrchardParkVictoryLakes.com

ROOFING COMPANIES Alpha Elite Roofing 15255 Gulf Fwy, Suite 104G Houston, TX 77034 (832) 992-7663 (ROOF) www.alphaeliteroofingtx.com

South Coast Sailing Adventures 507 Bradford Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 334-4606 www.southcoastsailing.com

SALONS / SPAS Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa 1523 W. Bay Area Blvd Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-9656 www.handandstonewebster-clearlake.com Skin Solutions Day Spa & Salon 17300 Saturn Ln. #112 Houston, TX 77058 (832) 224-4623 www.skinsolutionstx.com

SALONS/SPAS Beyond Beaute' Wellness Spa 14870 Space Center Blvd., Suite F Houston, TX 77062 (281) 286-7700 www.beyondbeaute.com

SCHOOLS Clear Horizons Early College High School 13735 Beamer Road, Box 913 Houston, TX 77089 (281) 929-4657 www.ccisd.net/ourschools/ clearhorizons.aspx Odyssey Academy 2600 Stanley Ln. El Lago, TX 77586 (281) 326-4555 www.odyssey-academy.com

SCREEN PRINTING PACO DECO LLC 1001 Sue Drive, A8 Kemah, TX 77565 (409) 206-0202 www.pacodeco.com

Wings of an Angel Senior Transportation 16940 Highway 3 Webster, TX 77598 (832) 621-7727 www.wingsofanangel.net

SHADE STRUCTURES Coastal Shade Co. 12525 Interstate 10 E Baytown, TX 77532 (832) 917-7672 www.coastalshadeco.com Gulf Coast Palapas 3003 Highway 146 Bacliff, TX 77518 (281) 299-4369 www.gulfcoastpalapas.com

SHOOTING RANGE/ CLASSES Best Shot Range 4425 FM 2351, Suite D Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 648-7468 www.bestshotrange.com

SHOPPING CENTERS

SIGNS/BANNERS Fastsigns - Clear Lake 16840 Highway 3 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 338-6800 www.fastsigns.com/257 The Sign Shop 306 North Highway 3 P.O. Box 1083 League City, TX 77574-1083 (281) 332-2718 www.signshoplc.com State Sign Corp. 7630 Hansen Road Houston, TX 77061-3410 (713) 943-1831 www.statesign.com

SKIN & BODY CARE/ WELLNESS Rodan and Fields Dermatology Haley Cardenas 401 Magnolia Way League City, TX 77573 (281) 250-4499 www.Hcardenas.myrandf.com

SKIN CARE Dermaculture of Clear Lake, LLP 350 N. Texas Ave., Suite C Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-8224 www.dermacultureofclearlake.com

SOFTWARE, BUSINESS SOLUTIONS iWorkZone 15422 Torry Pines Houston, TX 77062 (832) 492-2495 www.iworkzone.com

SPECIAL EVENTS Boardwalk FantaSea #8 Kemah Boardwalk, Suite G Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 538-9600 www.boardwalkfantasea.com

Baybrook Mall 500 Baybrook Mall Friendswood, TX 77546-2700 (281) 488-4627 www.baybrookmall.com

Kemah Boardwalk 215 Kipp Avenue Kemah, TX 77565 (877) 285-3624 www.kemahboardwalk.com

SHREDDING / DOCUMENT SHREDDING

Kemah Gardens 1019 Lewis Drive Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 334-0501 www.kemahgardens.com

Tristar Document Shredding P O Box 7266 Conroe, TX 77306 (888) Shred 97 www.tristarshredding.com

Plantation on the Bay 3600 Tri City Beach Road Baytown, TX 77523 (281) 709-4888 www.plantationonthebay.com

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San Luis Resort & Conference Center 5222 Seawall Blvd. Galveston, TX 77551 (409) 744-1500 www.sanluisresort.com

SWIMMING POOLS

THEATRES

TRAINING PROGRAMS

SPORTS / OUTDOORS

Cascade Pools, Inc. 15502 Highway 3 #105 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 486-4088 cascadepools.net

Bay Area Harbour Playhouse 3803 Highway 3 Dickinson, TX 77539-5158 (281) 337-7469 www.harbourtheater.com

Glenn Shepard Seminars, Inc. PO Box 2969 Brentwood, TN 37024 (615) 353-7125 www.glennshepard.com

Big League Dreams League City 1150 Big League Dreams Parkway League City, TX 77573 (281) 316-3400 www.bigleaguedreams.com

Miller Pools 3639 Watters Rd. Pasadena, TX 77504 (713) 944-4444 www.millerpools.com

TIRES

Houston Dynamo - Dash 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Suite 200 Houston, TX 77010 (713) 276-7521 www.houstondynamo.com

Rainey Pool Company 1101 Gulf Freeway S. League City, TX 77573 (281) 338-1555 www.raineypools.com

SPORTS MEMORABILIA

TATTOOS

T & C Investments 117 Timberlane Drive Alvin, TX 77511 (832) 661-6371

Inked & Blinked Permanent Makeup Artistry 18301 Egret Bay Blvd, Suite B Houston, TX 77058 (832) 423-2931 www.inkedandblinked.com

SPORTS PERFORMANCE TRAINING Dynamic Sports Training 830 Bay Star Blvd Webster, TX 77598 (281) 532-5230 www.dynamicsportstraining.com

STAFFING SERVICES Express Employment Professionals 211 East Parkwood, Suite 210 Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 648-4200 www.expresspros.com Imperastaff, LLC 1322 Space Park Dr , Suite A-204 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 206-2688 www.imperastaff.com JC2 Technologies 1100 NASA Parkway, Suite 502 Houston, TX 77058 (866) 417-7910 www.jc2technologies.com Robert Half International 17225 El Camino Real, Suite 260 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 204-6202 www.roberthalf.com SSECI 13220 Space Park Dr. B198 Houston, TX 77058 (832) 861-6011 www.sseci-usa.com

TAX SERVICES Jackson Hewitt 2000 Bayport Blvd., Suite 230B Seabrook, TX 77586 (832) 374-7458 www.jacksonhewitt.com Main Street Tax Advisors 1101 West Main Street, Suite K League City, TX 77573 (281) 332-2555 www.mainstreettaxadvisors.com Mark E. Hollis, CPA, PLLC 2437 Bay Area Blvd 500 Houston, TX 77058 (713) 503-1523 markeholliscpa.com

TECHNOLOGY/ TELECOMMUNICATIONS 3coast Services 16969 North Texas Avenue #400 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 488-7961 www.3coast.com Comcast Business 8590 W. Tidwell Houston, TX 77040 (800) 391-3000 business.comcast.com

STORAGE

THEATRE, DINNER

Move It Self Storage - Kemah 525 Cien Rd. Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 334-4677 www.moveitstorage.com

District Theatres 1020 W. NASA Pkwy. #152 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 724-8173 www.districttheatres.com

Space Center Automotive 16439 Moonrock Houston, TX 77058 (281) 286-8473 www.spacecenterautomotive.com

TITLE COMPANIES American Title Company 1100 Highway 146, Suite B Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 549-6598 www.atckemah.com Chicago Title 804 S Friendswood Drive, Suite 110 Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 993-5773 www.chicagotitle.com Great American Title Company 17225 El Camini Real Suite 100 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 333-8200 www.greatamtitle.com North Star Information 622 W. Main Street League City, TX 77573 (281) 253-4038 www.northstarinformation.com Post Oak Title Clear Lake 1110 E Nasa Pkwy. Suite 400 Houston, TX 77058 (713) 665-4592 www.postoaktitle.com South Land Title 1325 Space Park Dr. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 333-1200 www.southlandtitle.net Stewart Title Company 2625 Bay Area Blvd. Suite 100 Houston, TX 77058-1551 (281) 488-6683 www.stewarttitle.com

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Innovative Alternatives, Inc. 1335 Regents Park Drive Suite 240 Houston, TX 77058 (713) 222-2525 www.innovativealternatives.org

TRAINING PROGRAMS/ MOTIVATIONAL Motivational Transitions PO Box 922 Seabrook, TX 77586 (832) 746-9760 www.mtran.com

TRAVEL AGENT/ CONSULTANT J&J Paradise Travel 248 Drake Run Lane Dickinson, TX 77539 (832) 228-2588 www.agentstudio.jjparadisetravel.com Texas Country Music Cruise 2437 Bay Area Blvd Houston, TX 77058 (832) 298-9898 www.texascountrymusiccruise.com

TREE SERVICES Hippie Fertilizing 123 Woodcrest Dr. League City, TX 77573 (832) 277-3710 www.hippiefertilizing.com

TROPHIES & PLAQUES Awards of Distinction 16623 Sealark Rd. Houston, TX 77062 (281) 480-6900 www.awardsofdistinction.com Crown Trophy 2168 Bayport Blvd. Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 291-9977 www.crowntrophy.com

TUTORING SERVICES I.V. League Tutoring 100 Perkins, Suite D League City, TX 77573 (281) 724-9191 www.ivleaguetutoring.org

UNIFORMS Gormans Uniform Rental, Inc. 9021 Katy Freeway Houston, TX 77024 (713) 467-5424 www.gormanuniform.com

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UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES College of the Mainland 1200 N Amburn Road Texas City, TX 77591 (409) 938-1211 www.com.edu The San Jacinto Community College District 4624 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, TX 77504 (281) 998-6100 www.sjcd.edu University of Houston - Clear Lake 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058-1098 (281) 283-7600 www.uhcl.edu

URGENT CARE FACILITIES Care Now Urgent Care 3150 Gulf Freeway South Dickinson, TX 77539 (832) 720-6345 www.carenow.com Elite Care 24 Hour Emergency Room 2530 Gulf Fwy League City, TX 77573 (281) 337-7500 www.elite24er.com NextCare Urgent Care 1202 E NASA Pkwy Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (281) 335-0606 www.nextcare.com Nightlight Pediatric Urgent Care 19325 Gulf Freeway, Suite 170 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 658-1617 www.nightlightpediatrics.com Paragon Emergency Center 16660 Highway 3 Webster, TX 77062 (281) 977-7800 www.per247.com

UTILITY COMPANIES CenterPoint Energy 4700 South Shaver Bldg F Houston, TX 77034 (713) 207-3213 www.centerpointenergy.com Clear Lake City Water Authority 900 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 (281) 488-1164 www.clcwa.org

VALVES & FITTINGS KIES Solutions, Inc 4815 FM 646 RD East Dickinson, TX 77539 (281) 474-2255 www.kiessolutions.com

Ventil-USA 906 Gemini Houston, TX 77058 (281) 280-0141 www.ventil-usa.com

VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION

VOICE & DATA COMMUNICATIONS RonEK Communications of Texas, Inc. 2003 Port Bridge Lane League City, TX 77573 (281) 338-2950 www.ronek.com

The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes WASTE DISPOSAL 240 W. Galveston St. # 858 League City, TX 77573 COMPANIES (515) 868-4470 www.saluteheroes.org Republic Services/Allied Waste 5301 Brookglen VETERINARIANS & P.O. Box 87786 ANIMAL HOSPITALS Houston, TX 77287-7786 (713) 948-7600 Bay Creek Animal Clinic www.republicservices.com 1236 E. Main St. League City, TX 77573 WEDDING & (281) 332-3051 RECEPTION FACILITIES www.baycreekanimalclinic.com Forest Lake Animal Clinic 3942 NASA Parkway Seabrook, TX 77586-5419 (281) 326-2576 NASA Pet Hospital 16902 N HWY 3 Webster, TX 77598 (281) 332-3418 www.nasapethospital.com Pet Medical Center of Clear Lake 3550 E. NASA Parkway Seabrook, TX 77586 (281) 326-2832 www.yourpetmedicalcenter.com

VIBRATION MONITORING STI Vibration Monitoring Inc. 1010 E Main Street League City, TX 77573 (281) 334-0766 www.stiweb.com

VIDEO PRODUCTION & SERVICES ATA Associates 1301 Gemini St. Houston, TX 77058-2711 (281) 480-9847 www.ataassociates.com

VISION LEARNING CENTER-VISION THERAPY Hopping Eye Associates 1234 Bay Area Blvd., Suite E Houston, TX 77058-2538 (281) 488-2020 www.hoppingeyeassociates.com

VISITOR CENTERS Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau 604 Bradford Ave. Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 474-9700 www.visitbayareahouston.com

Kemah Gardens 1019 Lewis Drive Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 334-0501 www.kemahgardens.com San Luis Resort & Conference Center 5222 Seawall Blvd. Galveston, TX 77551 (409) 744-1500 www.sanluisresort.com

WEDDINGS, RECEPTIONS, ETC. Bay Area Wedding Professionals P.O. Box 708 League City, TX 77573 (832) 221-7931

WELDING JZ Metal Works, Inc. 2207 Anders Lane Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 334-7471

WELLNESS Infinity Float Center 479 Bay Area Blvd Houston, TX 77058 (281) 486-1864 www.infinityfloat.com LaPorte Family Clinic/Sylvan Beach Wellness Center 401 W. Fairmont Parkway Suite D La Porte, TX 77571 (281) 470-4740 Return to Wellness 1322 Space Park Drive Suite B133 Houston, TX 77058 (713) 725-7858 www.ReturnToWellness.guru

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WHOLESALE/RETAIL American Pure Cleaning Products 2800 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 4100 Williams Tower Houston, TX 77056 (832) 390-2514

WHOLESALERS & DISTRIBUTORS American Pure Cleaning Products 2800 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 4100 Williams Tower Houston, TX 77056 (832) 390-2514

WINDOW CLEANING Fish Window Cleaning 305 FM 517E St A Dickinson, TX 77539 (281) 967-7610 www.fishwindowcleaning.com Window Genie of Clear Lake 14422 Redbud Valley Trail Houston, TX 77062 (281) 709-9339 www.windowgenie.com/clearlake

WINDOW TREATMENTS Milltello Design 4110 Avenue U Galveston, TX 77550 (713) 376-2841 www.milltellodesign.com

WINE BAR Vino e Formaggio Cafe' 20801 Gulf Freeway #24/25 Webster, TX 77598 (832) 632-1249 www.vinoeformaggiocafe.com

WINE STORES Paradise Tropical Wines Kemah 603 Bradford Ave, Suite B Kemah, TX 77565 (713) 894-1714 www.paradisetropicalwines.com

YOGA Rasa Yoga 17226 Mercury, Suite 108 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 282-9400 www.rasayogaschool.org

YOUTH LESSONS/ ACTIVITIES Emler Swim School Clear Lake 5540 El Dorado Blvd, Suite900 Houston, TX 77059 (281) 823-9991 www.emlerswimschool.com

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OUR COMMITMENT TO THE CLEAR LAKE AREA

Houston Methodist Clear Lake is growing to meet our community’s needs. Our expansion includes new specialized services, as well as the most advanced technology and procedures available, to ensure patients receive the highest quality treatment and care — right here in our community. We offer: • • • • • •

Advanced imaging Breast Care Center Cancer Center Cardiovascular care Emergency services Neurology

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Orthopedics and sports medicine Primary care Urology and urogynecology Weight loss surgery Women’s services

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Visit houstonmethodist.org/clearlake or call 281.333.8899 to schedule an appointment.

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