AUSTIN –Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick today met with the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association (TTARA) at their annual meeting in Austin to discuss the current and future outlook of the Texas energy industry and its economic impact to the state.
“In Texas, one of our greatest economic opportunities continues to be the successful development of the country’s most significant oil and gas reserves,” Craddick said. “With consistent daily output of about 2.4 million barrels over the last year, Texas has proven our state provides the best environment in the world for sustainable energy production. Our state’s oil and gas industry has met market challenges through transformational change that is keeping energy affordable with homegrown oil and natural gas and shaping new domestic industries with the emergence of LNG export terminals along our coast. Texas’ energy future is looking brighter than ever before.”
TTARA is a non-profit organization of businesses and individuals from a range of economic sectors and activities in Texas who are interested in state and local fiscal policies, and the way those policies impact the state’s economy.
Houston, TX – Bayou Land Conservancy and the Spring Creek Nature Trail are competing for funding against 11 other trail projects across the country through the Michelob Ultra “Go The Extra Mile” Campaign. Established by Michelob ULTRA, in partnership with the American Hiking Society, the “Go The Extra Mile Fund” is on a mission to restore local trails in communities across the country. Now through November 26th, Michelob ULTRA is donating a portion of every case sold with the goal of raising and distributing up to $200,000 between 12 deserving trail restoration projects.
Spring Creek Nature Trail is part of the evolving Spring Creek Greenway project: the longest contiguous, urban-forested greenway in the country which defines the border between Harris and Montgomery County. The Spring Creek Nature Trail will be an 11-mile natural surface multi-use trail extending from the George Mitchell Nature Preserve in The Woodlands east to the Montgomery County Preserve in Spring. Bayou Land Conservancy is executing a grant from Texas Parks & Wildlife to blaze new trail and restore overgrown, informal trails for recreational use. The funds raised through the Michelob ULTRA campaign will contribute to the construction of this future trail.
Says Executive Director Jill Boullion, “Public participation is vital to our success with this campaign. Votes determine what percentage of the overall funds are donated to this local project. We’re confident that Houstonians are going to step up and help us win!” Voting goes through November 26th and can be accessed at http://www.michelobultra.com/theextramile.html
About Bayou Land Conservancy: Bayou Land Conservancy is a community-sponsored land preservation organization working to permanently protect land, with a focus on the 13 watersheds that feed Lake Houston. The Spring Creek Greenway is the longest contiguous urban forested corridor in the nation. Now close to 80% complete, it will ultimately be thirty-three miles long and cover more than 12,000 acres. Bayou Land Conservancy preserves river and bayou corridors, other properties with significant wildlife habitat value and places where family recreation can occur in harmony with nature. Our “No Child Left Inside” education program connects tomorrow’s conservation leaders with nature today.
To Whom It May Concern: We are requesting the public’s assistance in locating next of kin for the following deceased individuals. We would appreciate your publishing of a brief notice in the next few days in the hopes that family or friends may see the information and contact this office.
Sincerely, Sharon M. Derrick, PhD
Identification Manager Forensic Anthropologist
The information is as follows:
ALBERT LANGRUM – Black Male, 56 Years of Age: Mr. Langrum died in the 4500 block of Travis St. in Houston, Texas on 09/11/2016. Please call the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences at 713- 796-9292 and refer to case ML16-3495.
RICHARD JOHN MEDHURST – White Male, 69 Years of Age: Mr. Medhurst died in the 4300 block of Old Spanish Trail in Houston, Texas on 09/14/2016. Please call the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences at 713-796-9292 and refer to case ML16-3529.
JOSE GARCIA SALAZAR – Hispanic Male, 55 Years of Age: Mr. Salazar died in the 300 block of McAlpine in Houston, Texas on 09/30/2016. Please call the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences at 713-796-9292 and refer to case ML16-3723.
JOSE ANTONIO MARROQUIN – Hispanic Male, 60 Years of Age: Mr. Marroquin died in the 1400 block of Reid Street in Houston, Texas on 09/30/2016. Please call the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences at 713-796-9292 and refer to case ML16-3725.
Left to Right: Christine Garcia, Staff Force Personnel Services; Staci Smith, Santikos Palladium AVX; Amy Martinez, Echelon on 99 Apartments; Ron Ewer, Legacy Ford; John Oliver, Fort Bend Herald; Kelly Andel, Kelly Andel – RE/MAX Opportunities; Crystal Moya, HEB; Lisa McGarity, Central Fort Bend Chamber
The Central Fort Bend Chamber will host their annual Business Expo on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rosenberg Civic Center, located at 3825 Highway 36 South, Rosenberg, Texas. The Expo showcases the latest products and services from nearly 50 community businesses and allows large-scale networking while providing a great opportunity to learn more about the resources in Fort Bend County.
This year’s Expo will have an emphasis on the advantages of conducting business locally. Visitors will find a welcoming environment where they can learn more about the latest offerings in the local marketplace while making valuable connections in the community.
The Central Fort Bend Chamber supports a community wide initiative to improve the local economy by encouraging consumers to support local businesses when making purchases. Through the support of the community and the 700 participating Chamber Business Members, the initiative helps keep more money in the community, create and sustain local jobs while strengthening the local community and economy. The Business Expo is just one more way businesses can showcase their local products and services to hundreds of potential clients and customers in the community. With so many diverse businesses under one roof, the Chamber has made it convenient and easy for the community to accomplish any number of objectives in one day and in one location.
Left to Right: Christine Garcia, Staff Force Personnel Services; Staci Smith, Santikos Palladium AVX; Amy Martinez, Echelon on 99 Apartments; Ron Ewer, Legacy Ford; John Oliver, Fort Bend Herald; Kelly Andel, Kelly Andel – RE/MAX Opportunities; Crystal Moya, HEB; Lisa McGarity, Central Fort Bend Chamber
The exposition is free and open to the public. Complimentary food will be provided by Bull Creek Café & Grill, HEB and Pier 36 Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar.
Corporate Supporters of the event include Echelon on 99, Fort Bend Herald, Kelly Andel – RE/MAX Opportunities, Legacy Ford, Oak Bend Medical Center, Santikos Palladium AVX and Staff Force Personnel Services.
The Central Fort Bend Chamber is a 105 year old non-profit membership organization dedicated to creating a strong local economy where businesses can prosper. The Central Fort Bend Chamber advocates for over 1,000 local businesses led by a volunteer board of directors who are dedicated to sustaining Fort Bend County’s quality of life, and keeping our community and economy vibrant.
For more information on the Chamber or its programs, call 281-342-5464 or visit www.CFBCA.org.
Katy ISD Education Foundation and Chick-fil-A encourage their community to vote in the Chick-fil-A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards in which the Foundation is one of four southwest region finalists. Votes are cast via the Chick-fil-A One app and ends on Monday, October 17. Pictured from l to r: Janet Theis, Katy ISD Education Foundation; Amy Lehr, Chick-fil-A; Stephanie Rundell, Pattison Elementary; Wendy Reinwald, Chick-fil-A; and Chick-fil-A local operator, Rusty Wylie.
The Katy ISD Education Foundation, a southwest region finalist for 2017 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration awards, invites the entire Katy/West Houston community to rally in support of its campaign. One of four non-profit organizations competing for the prize, the Foundation could potentially gain up to $75,000 for its Inspiring Imagination teacher grant program. The winning organization will be determined in part by number of votes received. Voting ends at midnight, Monday, October 17.
Chick-fil-A’s True Inspiration awards recognizes community organizations that align with the Chick-fil-A Foundation’s mission to support and inspire youth. The Katy ISD Education Foundation rewards teacher inspiration of students by funding innovative classroom projects that go beyond district budget limitations. The Foundation was nominated by local Chick-fil-A operator, Rusty Wylie and is the only organization in the Greater Houston Area under consideration. True Inspiration awards are a national contest; therefore voting is open to everyone regardless of location.
Votes are cast exclusively through the Chick-fil-A One app, one vote per person. To vote on the app, select “Vote” on the home screen, then “Southwest Region,” “Katy ISD Education Foundation,” and “Confirm Vote.”
About the Katy ISD Education Foundation – The Katy ISD Education Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization that, in its first four years, has awarded more than $725,000 in grants to Katy ISD teachers all across the district. Its fifth year of grants will be awarded in May 2017. Learn more at www.katyisdeducationfoundation.org or contact 281-396-2461, foundation@katyisd.org.
Simon Foster (pictured right, holding his award) and Albright College President Lex O. McMillan III
Reading, Pa. – Simon Foster of Katy, Texas, was recently honored by his alma mater, Albright College.
Foster, Class of 2010, received the Young Alumni Achievement Award on Oct. 1, as part of Albright’s Homecoming weekend.
An active member of the Albright community as a student, Foster has maintained strong ties to his alma mater. Born in Australia, raised in New Jersey, and now living in Texas, Foster has served on several committees, including the President’s Council and the young alumni executive committee.
Foster is marketing manager, North America, for the Houston-based Global Oilfield Solutions, part of BASF Corp., one of the largest global suppliers of chemicals to a variety of industries. He has worked for BASF Global Oilfield in various roles since 2010.
Foster earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, French and marketing from Albright, graduating summa cum laude. He also earned a master of business administration from the University of Texas at Austin.
While at Albright, Foster’s many activities included Student Government Association, French Club, Pi Kappa Phi and The Albrightian newspaper.
Attached Photo: Simon Foster (pictured right, holding his award) and Albright College President Lex O. McMillan III
What should business owners know about employment laws? Misinterpretation of important laws, regulations and amendments can leave many employers unsure of all of the requirements in dealing with employees.
Join the Central Fort Bend Chamber for its Working Lunch Series on Employment Law to learn how to determine whether employees are truly exempt; when workers are employees vs. independent contractors; how to ensure required records are kept according to the Fair Labor Standards Act; and important considerations when hiring employees.
Melissa Garcia-Martin of Garcia-Martin & Martin, P. C. will present on these topics to help business owners navigate the constantly evolving area of wage and hour laws and best hiring practices. The event will be hosted by Presenting Sponsor Solid Business Solutions and is scheduled for October 20 at the Fort Bend Country Club, 2627 FM 762, Richmond, Tx 77469, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Garca-Martin is a Houston business attorney specializing in business formation and employment legal cases in Sugar Land and Houston, Tx. She has extensive experience in the areas of Business Law, Commercial Litigation, and Labor and Employment Law.
The Central Fort Bend Chamber’s Working Lunch Series focuses on technical education topics for small business and is held the third Thursday of each month.
Sponsorships are available for $500 for the Working Lunch Series. The cost of the luncheon is $25 for Chamber members and $35 for non-members.
For more information on how to sponsor or register, go to www.CFBCA.org or call the Chamber at 281-342-5464.
The Central Fort Bend Chamber is a 106 year old non-profit membership organization dedicated to creating a strong local economy where businesses can prosper. The Central Fort Bend Chamber advocates for over 1,000 local businesses led by a volunteer board of directors who are dedicated to sustaining Fort Bend County’s quality of life, and keeping our community and economy vibrant.
AUSTIN — The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) issued a total of 746 original drilling permits in September 2016 compared to 906 in September 2015. The September total included 610 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, seven to re-enter plugged well bores and 129 for re-completions of existing well bores. The breakdown of well types for those permits issued September 2016 included 217 oil, 39 gas, 448 oil or gas, 34 injection, one service and seven other permits.
In September 2016, Commission staff processed 430 oil, 155 gas, 38 injection and seven other completions compared to 1,153 oil, 284 gas, 41 injection and six other completions in September 2015. Total well completions for 2016 year to date are 8,737 down from 16,149 recorded during the same period in 2015.
According to Baker Hughes Inc., the Texas rig count as of October 7 was 247, representing about 47 percent of all active rigs in the United States.
RICHMOND – Become immersed in the sights and sounds of more than 100 years of Texas history at the 33rd annual Texian Market Days festival! Set for Saturday, October 22 and held on the grounds of the George Ranch Historical Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the annual festival is a community fall favorite. The festival is anchored by four distinct time periods: the 1830s, 1860s, 1890s and 1930s. Guests can expect a day full of historical activities, including battle re-enactments, period music, cannonfire, vintage games, historic house tours, an artisan market and food trucks!
ONGOING ACTIVITIES:
Cannon drills, Texas Revolution and Civil War battle re-enactments, open-air cooking demonstrations, one-room schoolhouse, period firearms display, historical toys and games, Victorian dancing, blacksmithing demonstrations, historic house tours, vintage baseball games, cattle demonstrations, vintage crafters…and more to be announced! MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT:
– Early American music featuring the Tejas Pioneers
– Folk music featuring Celtaire String Band
– Dr. Bushrod’s Medicine Show
– Houston Square Dancing Association
– Texas Lovin’ Cloggers
GENERAL FESTIVAL INFORMATION:
Texian Market Days is presented by the Fort Bend County Museum Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission of preserving and sharing Fort Bend County history. The Association runs the programs at the George Ranch Historical Park, the Fort Bend Museum and the DeWalt Heritage Center. Texian Market Days will take place rain or shine at the George Ranch Historical Park, located at 10215 FM 762 in Richmond. Festival admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for children ages five to 15. Children four and under are free. For more information, visit texianmarketdays.com or call 281-343-0218.
AUSTIN -The Railroad Commission’s Site Remediation section has helped turn an historic, abandoned oil field site into part of one of the state’s newest natural habitats-the Turtle Bayou Nature Preserve. The 511-acre preserve, which celebrated its grand opening Friday, is located between Houston and Beaumont in Chambers County and borders Lake Anahuac and Turtle Creek Bayou.
The preserve is part of the Turtle Bayou Oil Field discovered in 1952, which had legacy abandoned oil wells and former oilfield waste pits. The abandoned oil wells were plugged using $487,000 from the RRC’s Oil & Gas Regulation & Cleanup Fund, which is financed by industry fees for plugging abandoned wells and remediating abandoned oilfield sites. An additional $49,793 from the OGRCF and a $176,300 federal Brownfield grant also was used by RRC Site Remediation to assess the site and ensure it was cleaned up to standards necessary for wetland habitat.
The Commission’s Brownfield Response Program restores Brownfield properties in communities across Texas by increasing the redevelopment potential of abandoned oil and gas sites. The RRC BRP provides technical and financial support for redevelopment with little to no cost to local governments, non-profit organizations, tribes, universities, school districts and economic development corporations through a brownfield grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The preserve is owned by the Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District, for preserving coastal habitat and protecting water quality. Galveston Bay Foundation holds a conservation easement on the property to permanently protect the land, which provides opportunities for hiking, birding and kayaking.
Be prepared to have all your emotional and sensory buttons pushed, including a few you may have not known existed. As directed by Marianne Elliott,
it’s a production that retunes the way you see and hear.”
-Ben Brantley, The New York Times
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE
DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
A NEW PLAY BY SIMON STEPHENS
ADAPTED FROM THE NOVEL BY MARK HADDON
DIRECTED BY MARIANNE ELLIOTT
WINNER OF:
…Five Tony Awards including Best Play…
…Six Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Play…
…Five Outer Critics Circle Awards including Outstanding New Broadway Play…
…Drama League Award for Outstanding Production of a
Broadway or Off-Broadway Play…
WILL PLAY HOUSTON’S
Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, The Ethel Barrymore Theatre ALEXANDER SHARP TAYLOR TRENSCH FRANCESCA FARIDANY IAN BARFORD ENID GRAHAM HELEN CAREY MERCEDES HERRERO RICHARD HOLLIS BEN HORNER JOCELYN BIOH DAVID MANIS KEREN DUKES STEPHANIE ROTH HABERLE TOM PATRICK STEPHENS Production Credits: Marianne Elliott (Direction) Bunny Christie (Scenic and Costume Design) Paule Constable (Lighting Design) Ian Dickinson for Autograph (Sound Design) Finn Ross (Video Design) Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett for Frantic Assembly (Movement) Adrian Sutton (Music) Other Credits: Written by: Adapted by Simon Stephens from the novel by Mark Haddon
HOBBY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
The National Theatre production of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME is the Tony Award-winning new play by Simon Stephens, adapted from Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel. Directed by Tony winner Marianne Elliott, the critically acclaimed production will come to Houston as part of a North American Tour.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME on Broadway is the recipient of five Tony Awards including Best Play, six Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Play, five Outer Critics Circle Awards including Outstanding New Broadway Play, and the Drama League Award for Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play. The production was named among the Top 10 productions of 2014 by amNY, Associated Press, Bergen Record, Broadway.com, Broadway Insider, Chicago Tribune, Daily News, Deadline, Entertainment Weekly, Hollywood Reporter, Huffington Post, New York Magazine, New York Post, NY-1, The New York Times, Playbill, Star Ledger, Time Magazine, Time Out New York and Towleroad.
Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, The Ethel Barrymore Theatre ALEXANDER SHARP TAYLOR TRENSCH FRANCESCA FARIDANY IAN BARFORD ENID GRAHAM HELEN CAREY MERCEDES HERRERO RICHARD HOLLIS BEN HORNER JOCELYN BIOH DAVID MANIS KEREN DUKES STEPHANIE ROTH HABERLE TOM PATRICK STEPHENS Production Credits: Marianne Elliott (Direction) Bunny Christie (Scenic and Costume Design) Paule Constable (Lighting Design) Ian Dickinson for Autograph (Sound Design) Finn Ross (Video Design) Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett for Frantic Assembly (Movement) Adrian Sutton (Music) Other Credits: Written by: Adapted by Simon Stephens from the novel by Mark Haddon
Fifteen-year old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor’s dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, which leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever.
The production is designed by Tony Award-winner Bunny Christie and Tony Award-winning video designer Finn Ross, with lighting by Tony Award-winner Paule Constable, choreography by Scott Graham and Olivier Award-winner Steven Hoggett for Frantic Assembly, music by Adrian Sutton, sound by Ian Dickinson for Autograph, and hair and wig design by David Brian Brown. Casting is by Daniel Swee and Cindy Tolan.
CURIOUS INCIDENT transferred to London’s West End, following a sold-out run at the National’s Cottesloe Theatre in 2012. The production received seven 2013 Olivier Awards, including Best New Play and continues a successful run at the Gielgud Theatre in London. A UK and Ireland Tour launched in 2014 and a second tour of the UK and Ireland will embark in January of 2017.
The play is produced on Broadway by Stuart Thompson, Tim Levy for NT America, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures Inc., Lisa Burger for NT Productions, Bob Boyett, Roger & William Berlind, Scott M. Delman, Roy Furman, Glass Half Full Productions, Ruth Hendel, JFLT TLP Partnership, Jon B. Platt, Scott Rudin, Triple Play Broadway and The Shubert Organization.
Mark Haddon’s novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time was published in 2003. It was the winner of more than 17 literary awards, including prizes in the US, Japan, Holland and Italy as well as the Whitbread Book of the Year Award in the UK in 2004, and has been translated into 44 languages.
Tickets for THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME start at $30 and are available via phone (800) 982-2787; online www.BroadwayAtTheHobbyCenter.com or www.TheHobbyCenter.org; the Hobby Center Box Office (800 Bagby, Houston, Texas 77002); and all Ticketmaster outlets. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. For more information, please call 888-451-5986 or send an e-mail to houston.groups@broadwayacrossamerica.com.
The performance schedule for THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is the following:
Tuesday, January 24, 2017 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 26, 2017 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 27, 2017 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 28, 2017 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is operated by the Hobby Center Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its mission is to expand Houston’s reputation as a world-class cultural center by providing a premier performing arts facility, fostering accessibility to the performing arts and promoting arts education, with an emphasis on musical theater. The complex houses two performance chambers, an award-winning restaurant, and an 800 car capacity on- premise parking garage. Please visit TheHobbyCenter.org.
BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA is part of The John Gore Organization family of companies, which includes Broadway.com and is operated by John Gore (Owner & CEO). BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North America, operating in 38 markets. Current and past productions include Beautiful, Chicago, Fiddler on the Roof, Finding Neverland, Million Dollar Quartet, Hairspray, On Your Feet!, The Producers, and CATS. Broadway.com is the premier theater website for news, exclusive content and ticket sales. For more information, please visit BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and Broadway.com.
Broadway at the Hobby Center is presented by the Hobby Center Foundation. Sales tax exempt pursuant to Texas Tax Code Section 151.3101 (a)(3). Broadway Across America is an agent of and production services provider for the Hobby Center Foundation.
Sen. Ted Cruz visits Hilmar Cheese Company in Dalhart, Texas during agriculture tour. Office of Sen. Ted Cruz.
CACTUS, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today concluded his West Texas agriculture tour with final stops at Hilmar Cheese Company and a corn harvest in Dalhart, along with a tour of Cactus Feeders in Cactus.
. Ted Cruz observes corn harvest in Dalhart, Texas. Office of Sen. Ted Cruz.
Since Sunday, Cruz has traveled across the Texas Panhandle meeting with various agriculture industry leaders and operators to better understand their needs. Sen. Cruz’s tour has included meetings with cotton, wine and grape, dairy, livestock feed, and corn producers.
Sen. Cruz tours Cactus Feedyard in Cactus, Texas. Office of Sen. Ted Cruz.
“Agriculture is a staple of Texas that reaches every corner of the state and offers tremendous opportunities for economic growth,” Sen. Cruz said. “Unfortunately, it’s clear that Texas farms, many of which are small businesses, have felt the ill effects of the Obama administration’s onerous regulations and weak economy. We must stand with Texas producers and continue to work toward solutions that lighten the burden imposed on America’s farmers, enabling them to do what they do best: create jobs, spur economic expansion, and feed the nation.”
The Houston White Cane Safety Day March to celebrate and raise awareness about the independence of people with visual disabilities will be held on Friday, October 14 at 9:30 a.m. The march will begin at 914 Walker St. and conclude at Houston City Hall/Hermann Square, located at 900 Smith Street. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s proclamation on White Cane Safety Day, a presentation by keynote speaker Karen Petty of the Department of Veterans Affairs and an assistive technology exhibition will follow the march.
The Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) division known as Texas Workforce Solutions – Vocational Rehabilitation Services, the Houston Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, National Federation for the Blind, Houston Council of the Blind, Houston Commission on Disabilities, Houston Center for Independent Living, Texas Rehabilitation Association and Texas Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast will host the 2016 White Cane Safety Day March. This event is part of TWC’s Texas HireAbility campaign, launched in October during National Disability Employment Awareness Month to raise awareness about the benefits of hiring people with disabilities.
Event sponsors include Newfield Exploration Co. and Whataburger.
Contact: Benigno Aceves, White Cane Safety Day chair, Benigno.Aceves@twc.state.tx.us, 713-927-1955 ###dhp The Texas Workforce Commission is a state agency dedicated to helping Texas employers, workers and communities prosper economically. For details on TWC and the services it offers in coordination with its network of local workforce development boards, call 512-463-8942 or visit www.texasworkforce.org. To receive notifications about TWC programs and services subscribe to our email updates.
Katy, TX – October 13, 2016 – Oak Park Retirement Community, currently under construction, announced today that it will host a Construction Open House to introduce their unique resort-style senior living center to the community. The open house will be October 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to the public.
The Construction Open House will include the chance to:
Tour the model apartments and the facility
Meet live-in managers Herschel and Donna Stauffer
View the floor plans
Accept deposits for Charter Residents
Oak Park is a part of Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC). RLC prides itself on providing “resort lifestyle” independent retirement communities. Oak Park offers an all-inclusive experience for studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments. One competitive monthly price includes:
Chef-prepared resort-style meals
A myriad of entertainment options with a full calendar of activities
On-site staff and a 24/7 emergency call system
Group and individual appointment transportation
A balanced and engaged activity program
Valet parking
No buy-in fees
Residents will also enjoy the convenience of an in-house bank, pharmacy, gift shop and salon, all of which will be open to the public. Residents needing home health care can contract with their choice of providers.
Oak Park, the fourth RLC location in Texas, will provide significant long-term benefits to the Katy area. It has already created over 30 local jobs with approximately 21 full-time equivalent positions. In addition to positively impacting the tax base for local sales, property, and motor vehicles, the greatest community benefit will be a safe, luxurious lifestyle for residents, and total peace of mind for their families.
For more information, please call (281) 398-1500 or visit our website: OakParkRetirement.com
The Friendship Force of Houston proudly presents Andrzej Wilk, Professor of Management and International Relations, Warsaw, Poland, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the academic journal “Rzedsiębiorstwo Przyszłości”, and recipient of “Who’s Who in the World 1993/1994” for an in depth discussion on EUROPE AT THE CROSSROADS: A Look at the European Union.
Mr. Wilk’s extensive experience as a Professor School of Management and Marketing Warsaw University, an Industrial Development Officer P-4 for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization Secretariat, and a Freelance Journalist and Member of the International Federation of Journalists, and Journalists of the Republic of Poland, provides varied and knowledgeable perspectives on the conditions facing the European community. Please join us for this one-time opportunity to meet Mr. Andrzej Wilk.
You are cordially invited to attend this lecture, free of charge on
11:00am, Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Tracy Gee Community Center,
3599 Westcenter Drive, (between Richmond and Westpark one block east of Beltway 8)
We encourage an informal afternoon, so we ask that you bring a potluck dish to share.
Space is limited. PLEASE RSVP by October 18 to Joyce Saylan, FFhoustontx@yahoo.com
The Friendship Force of Houston is a member of Friendship Force International, a non-profitinternational cultural exchange organization founded in 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia. First Lady Rosalynn Carter served as Honorary Chairperson until 2002. In 1992, Friendship Force International was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for its work building understanding between the people of the United States and the Soviet Union amidst a tense international climate. We sponsor cultural exchanges throughout 60 countries in which travelers from around the world learn about other countries and cultures through reciprocal home stays.
The Houston chapter meets on the fourth Saturday of the month at 11am at the Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter Drive. We host a monthly International Dining Night that familiarizes the membership with the cuisines and cultures of the international communities in the Houston area. See our website: Friendship Force Houston www.ffhoustontx.org
AUSTIN – Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton spoke today to Austin’s Young Professionals in Energy for their Lunch and Learn Series. Sitton discussed what the new wave of energy professionals should know, the energy race and the Railroad Commission’s role.
“The caliber of young professionals entering the industry is astounding,” Sitton said. “As a regulator of oil and gas, I’m looking forward to working with these men and women who will lead Texas toward a position of global energy leadership.”
Families invited to celebrate Halloween at Katy Mills!
WHAT: Costumed children and parents are invited to celebrate Halloween at the Simon Kidgits Club’s Boo Bash at Katy Mills in the AMC Theatres Plaza on Monday, October 31. At the event, families will enjoy engaging and interactive activities, spooky arts and crafts, giveaways and much more.
During the event, kids can also participate in Mall-O-Ween trick or treating* at participating retailers. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costume to spread holiday fun. Parents can find a list of participating stores at Guest Services. Participants must be 12 years and younger to trick-or-treat and all children must be accompanied by adults. Parents can wear family-friendly, mask-free costumes.
The Simon Kidgits Club is a FREE, fun and informative program that focuses on health, wellness, education, safety and entertainment for children. Kidgits Club members receive a variety of goodies, including a Kidgits Club T-shirt, membership card, birthday card and gift, discounts and scheduled activities. For more information about the Simon Kidgits Club, visit http://www.simon.com/kidgits/.
Jordan Ranch is hosting a family-friendly grand opening 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 and 23 that will include performances by the Electric Cowboys and Jason Boland and The Stragglers, the Houston Disc Dogs, tours of eight new models and more.
(Fulshear, Texas – Oct. 11, 2016) Jordan Ranch, a new master-planned community in Fulshear, is celebrating the debut of eight new model homes with a grand opening event 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 and 23.
Live performances by the Electric Cowboys and Jason Boland and The Stragglers highlight the two-day event, which also will feature the high-flying antics of the Houston Disc and Dogs of Barks 5th Avenue Dock Dogs, face painters, balloon artists and bounce houses in addition to model home tours. Dog trainers will host meet-and-greet sessions after each of their three performances.
Food trucks and a juice bar will have a tempting array of food choices. The Electric Cowboys — recent winners of the prestigious Nashville JOSIE award for Best Live Band of the Year — will play at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, and Jason Boland and The Stragglers will entertain crowds at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. The Fulshear High School cheerleaders also will perform.
Event-goers also will have a chance to win an Apple Watch by posting a selfie while at the event on Facebook with the hashtag #JordanRanchTexas. View promotion details at www.jordanranchtexas.com.
“It’s going to be an entertaining weekend,” said Steve Sams, general manager of Jordan Ranch. “Families will find plenty to do and prospective homebuyers can tour the new models, learn of grand opening builder incentives and see what homes are available now so people can get settled before the holidays.”
Building in Jordan Ranch are David Weekley Homes, Highland Homes, J. Patrick Homes, Newmark Homes, Perry Homes, Plantation Homes and Westin Homes. Home prices in Jordan Ranch start in the $250,000s.
Now under construction in the community, located one mile south of Interstate 10, is a recreation center that will offer residents a freeform pool, lazy river, splash pad, dog park, clubhouse and fitness center, which is slated to open next year. The pool complex is expected in 2018.
Jordan Ranch is a project of Johnson Development Corp. For more information, visit www.jordanranchtexas.com.
About Jordan Ranch Jordan Ranch, a project of Johnson Development Corp., is a 1,350-acre development in Fulshear one mile from Interstate 10 and near the Grand Parkway. The development will be home to 2,800 families who will enjoy community waterways, greenbelts, parks, trails and a recreation center offering swimming and more. Retail and an on-site school are included in the Jordan Ranch master plan. For more information, visit www.jordanranchtexas.com.
About Johnson Development Corp. Johnson Development Corp. is a Houston-based, award-winning residential and commercial land development company. Celebrating more than 40 years of development, the company has set the standard for successful master-planned communities in Houston, Atlanta, Dallas / Fort Worth and other markets around the country. Johnson Development’s impressive collection includes the Houston-area communities of Riverstone, Sienna Plantation, Cross Creek Ranch, Woodforest, Fall Creek, Tuscan Lakes, Edgewater, Jordan Ranch, Harmony, Willow Creek Farms, Silverlake, Imperial, Grand Central Park, Veranda and Harvest Green as well as Atlanta’s Lake Arrowhead and DFW’s Viridian and Trinity Falls. Johnson Development Corp. also provides outsourced development services for property owners, homebuilders and other parties on a fee basis to help realize the potential of their land positions. For more information on Johnson Development, visit www.johnsondevelopment.com.
AUSTIN – The Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities is seeking nominations for the sixth annual J.C. Montgomery Jr. Child Safety Awards.
Up to 10 awards will be given to honor people and organizations committed to improving children’s lives through work in child safety and injury prevention. Award categories include individual, organization and youth.
The submission deadline is Oct. 31.
The award is named in honor of J.C. Montgomery Jr. of the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas for his dedication to the safety and well-being of children in the hospital for more than 23 years.
Past award winners include researchers, first responders, educators and policy makers such as Texas Sen. Judith Zaffirini. Awardees have taken on a variety of issues, including bike and road safety, child drownings and child endangerment.
Awardees will be honored at a ceremony at the Texas State Capitol Dec. 6, with support from Texas Sen. Troy Fraser who has long been involved in the program.
For more information, including the nomination form and award criteria, please click here.
The Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities is a program administratively attached to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
