Check Out These Family Fun Activities from Morning to Evening on Saturday on January 30th

Pearland – 20^th Annual Winterfest
The City of Pearland celebrates the season during their 20^th Annual Winterfest on January 30^th, at the Pearland Rec Center and Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Road, from 10 am to 5 pm. free parking is located at Turner High School and a free shuttle will run to and from the event throughout the day. The outdoor festival features snow tubing, carnival attractions, food vendors, live entertainment, and all kinds of wintery fun.

Tickets are $10 for children age 3 through 16 and $4 for adults. Children under 2 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the Recreation Center through Jan. 29, with a $2 discount for those who bring a non-perishable food item for the Pearland Neighborhood Center. There will be NO discounts offered the day of the event. For more information, please contact Pearland’s Parks and Rec Department, 281.412-8900.

Seabrook/Kemah 17^th Annual Yachty Gras Boat Parade
America’s largest Mardi Gras Boat Parade, the Grand Night Yachty Gras Boat Parade, will be held for the 17^th year on January 30^th, at 7 pm. festively decorated boats will begin the parade at the Seabrook Yacht Club,  travel down Clear Lake to the Clear Creek Channel, and go past the Kemah Boardwalk. This year’s theme is “Excitement of the Sea”. Spectators at the boardwalk can try to catch beads and doubloons tossed by revelers from the boats.

On Sunday, January 31^st, the Parade Awards Presentation will be held at the Kemah Aquarium, at 10 am; awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & Best of Show. A “Community Krewe Award,” will be presented to the Marina that has the most registered boats in the parade. Yachty Gras is a classic Clear Lake area event that attracts tourism to the area communities and supports local charities.

Brockway Realty maintains a Community Calendar on their website; check the calendar for events/activities in your city.

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By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center to Undergo Renovations

League City ~South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center, part of a Clear Lake harborfront complex. located at 2500 South Shore Blvd, officially opened in 1988. The resort features 240 guestrooms, 25,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space, 2 ballrooms, a 185 ft long resort pool with swim-up bar, a full service restaurant, and lounge. Guests also have access to the 130,000 sq ft fitness center.

A recent post in Rebusiness Online announced: “South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center is set to undergo a multi-million dollar renovation, themed “A new look. A new experience.” The renovation is designed to energize the hotel with a new design and enhanced guest experiences.

Highlights will include a marina-side pool and deck, a re-appointed restaurant, 238 redesigned guest rooms and two multi-level penthouses, new exterior appointments and a lobby bar with panoramic views of the water, as well as an upgraded air conditioning system and LED energy-efficient lighting. The resort hotel and 25,000-square-foot conference center will remain open during the renovation, which is slated for completion in the second quarter of 2016.

The property’s owner, American National Insurance Co., and management company, 1859 Historic Hotels, committed to the renovation based on recommendations from hospitality consultant T.R. Engel Group, which is also project manager for the renovation. Dallas-based Flick-Mars will redesign the hotel’s entrance, public spaces and guest rooms. Gilbane is the general contractor for the project, and landscape architect firm Landology will execute the redesign for the resort pool area.”

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By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Clear Creek ISD Livestock Show and Auction – January 26th - 28th

The 34^th Annual Clear Creek ISD Livestock Show and Auction will be held January 26-28. High school student will exhibit a variety of livestock projects, such as: steers, rabbits, chickens; and non-livestock projects, such as: floral design and agriculture mechanics.

The judging/competition will be held at the Westside Ag Barn, located at 2155 West NASA Blvd, Webster, on January 26 & 27. The live auction will be held on January 28, at 7pm. The entire schedule can be found on the school district’s website.

For more information about forming buyer groups or other buyer or sponsor options, contact JT Buford, Agriculture Science Project Manager, 281.284-0111, or email jbuford@ccisd.net.

Brockway Realty, LLC maintains an Area Calendar on our website; check the calendar for local events/activities.

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By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Independence Plaza at Space Center Houston to Open on January 23rd

Something big will open at Space Center Houston on Saturday, January 23rd. The newest international landmark, Independence Plaza, will open its doors to a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience featuring the first Space Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, NASA 905 (Boeing 747), and the high-fidelity replica of the Space Shuttle.

Photo by Pam Moore

But first, some background about how all this came together. In April 2011, NASA announced the new retirement homes for the four remaining space shuttles -- three historic orbiters and the program's test vehicle. The Johnson Space Center was selected to receive the 122.7 foot long by 54 foot tall (37.4 by 16.5 meter) shuttle mockup.

Photo by Houston Chronicle

The shuttle mockup arrived via barge from Florida on June 1, 2012, traveled through the Clear Lake Channel, docking on the bank of Clear Lake and then slowly transported via flatbed down NASA Road 1 to Space Center Houston. The Houston Chronicle article, “Space shuttle replica docks at Johnson Space Center”, contains a photo gallery that chronicles that journey. A contest was held to name the replica and “Independence” was the winning entry

After its final flight into Houston, NASA 905 was dismantled for transport. During two evenings, those sections were taken down Highway 3 and then down NASA Road 1 to Space Center Houston. The next step was to put the sections together and then position the NASA 905 into place.

The delicate “mating” of the shuttle mockup to the top of the aircraft was completed successfully. After that major task was completed, work began on completing the plaza and the visitor’s access ramp was built.

The countdown clock has officially begun and you can check the number of days, hours, etc. left until the grand opening date of the new international landmark, Independence Plaza at the Space Center Houston website.Space Center Houston is located at 1601 NASA Road 1, Houston.

Brockway Realty Blogs previously published about this topic are:  A REALLY BIG MOVE and Road Closures on April 28th - April 30th on 4/28/2014; Watch via Webcam as the Boeing 747 Space Shuttle Carrier is Reassembled on 5/27/2014; “Rise of Independence” at Space Center Houston Planned for August 14th on 8/13/2014.

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By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

The Rotary Club of Texas City Celebrates Mardi Gras with Parade and Gala

The Rotary Club of Texas City 2^nd Annual Mardi Gras Parade will be held on Saturday, January 23^rd beginning at 12 noon. The parade will begin at the Carlos Garza Sports Complex and travel down Palmer Highway to 6^th Street, ending at the Showboat Theater.

The Rotary Club of Texas City will host the 6th Annual Mardi Gras Mainland Gala “Texas Style” on Saturday, January 23, 2016, 7 pm, at the Doyle Convention Center in Texas City. The proceeds from the Gala will help provide funding for the many community and international projects and programs designated by the Rotary.

The Mardi Gras Gala Texas Style will have a BBQ dinner catered by Joe’s BBQ, open bar, silent and live auctions and continuous music throughout the evening from “The Grooves” a premier show band from Austin, Texas. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the event’s website.

Brockway Realty, LLC maintains an Area Calendar on our website; check the calendar for local events/activities.

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By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Keep Pearland Beautiful Celebrates Arbor Day, January 23rd

The Keep Pearland Beautiful (KPB) 2016 Arbor Day celebration is on January 23, 2016 at the Pearland Farmer’s Market in Zychlinski Park (2243 Grand Blvd., Pearland, TX  77581) .At this event KPB will be giving away 2 tree seedlings to Pearland residents (until supplies run out), from 8 am to 12noon.

Keep Pearland Beautiful will have Mary Nell Holly, Native Pecan, Montezuma Cypress and Vitex seedlings. Each Pearland household will receive 2 tree seedlings (can be two of the same or two different seedlings). For more information, contact Keep Pearland Beautiful at 281.652-1659.

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By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Local Bay Area Schools Compete for 2016 Tommy Tune Awards

Houston ~”Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is pleased to announce the show titles and dates for the 45 Houston-area high schools participating in the 2016 Tommy Tune Awards. Created by TUTS in 2002, the Tommy Tune Awards recognizes and rewards excellence in the production of musical theatre by high school students and their teachers.”

“We are very fortunate as this year’s Tommy Tune Awards competitors include a wide variety of schools,” says Bob Lawson, TUTS’ Director of Education.  “Our programming is designed to offer this unique opportunity for artists, educators and students to work together, and bring recognition to the next generation of musical theatre. No matter the size of school or the style of show produced, our participants share one common element: the art of musical theatre as a way to connect, collaborate and communicate. We can’t wait to see what they create for 2016.”

During the 2015/16 school year, a team of Houston-based theatre professionals will evaluate the participating high schools’ productions and announce the winners at a Tony Awards-style ceremony on April 19, 2016 at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. The event will highlight musical numbers from the nominated shows and celebrate the winning performers, directors, choreographers, orchestras and designers.

TUTS’ Tommy Tune Awards are named for Broadway legend, Houston native and Lamar High School alumnus Tommy Tune.  A performer, director and choreographer with more than 50 years of stage experience, Tune received nine Tony Awards … and was also awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2003 by President Bush.” (From the TUTS Website)

You can support these local artisans by attending one, or all, of these musicals, you will not be disappointed. The following Bay Area schools are participating in the 2016 Tommy Tune Awards:

Clear Lake High School
2929 Bay Area Blvd, Houston
Oklahoma!    Jan 28-30, Feb 4-8 @ 7pm;

Clear Springs High School
501 Palomino Ln, League City
Seussical    Jan 29-30, Feb 4-6 @ 7pm; Jan 31 @ 2:30pm;

Friendswood High School
702 Greenbriar Dr, Friendswood
Disney’s Beauty and The Beast    Jan 29-30, Feb 5-6 @7pm; Feb 8 @ 2:30pm;

Pearland High School
3775 S Main St, Pearland
Urinetown    Jan 22-23, 28, 30 @ 7:30pm;

Texas City High School
1800 9^th Ave North, Texas City
Shrek, The Musical    Jan 21-23 @ 7pm; Feb 4-6 @ 7pm.

Brockway Realty, LLC maintains an Area Calendar on our website; check the calendar for local events/activities.

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By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Activity Along Clear Creek in League City is ‘Newport on The Bay at Marina Riverbend’

League City ~ Preparations for construction can be seen along Interstate 45 across from the FM 518 exit in League City.The first development along Clear Creek as part of the River Bend project will begin with a 203-unit luxury multifamily complex. Atticus Real Estate purchased the complex, which is meant to be part of a mixed-use project that would include retail, offices, a 100-slip marina, townhouses with water views, restaurants and a boutique hotel.

_{Artist rendering of the proposed development that would include a 203-unit multifamily complex, boutique hotel along with residential, retail and restaurants on Clear Creek in a project by Atticus Real Estate.}

Humphreys & Partners Architects L.P. CEO, Mark Humphreys, is quoted in the Galveston Daily News Biz Buzz: “Humphreys describes the design of the complex as modern and edgy. The complex will include a rooftop deck and views of Clear Creek. The entire project encompasses what’s known as a Planned Urban Development that includes housing, recreation and commercial centers contained in one subdivision. When built out, the development will be like a small town, he said. “It will be a place to live work and play,” he said. While the multifamily complex is underway, the remaining development still is in the planning stages.”

Humphreys & Partners Architects, L.P. have created a video that offers a better look of this complex; that video is posted on YouTube.

Brockway Realty previously published the following blog about this topic: Apartment Construction on the “Rise” in League City, 2/22/2013.

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By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Keep Friendswood Beautiful Hosts Tree Giveaway

Keep Friendswood Beautiful will host their annual Tree Giveaway on Saturday, January 16, at The City of Friendswood City Hall, 910 South Friendswood Drive, at 8am. Only Friendswood residents are eligible for the giveaway; this will be a ‘first come, first served’ program. For more information, contact the Parks & Rec Department at 281.996-3220.

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By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Pearland ISD and Clear Creek ISD Host Student Rodeo Art Exhibits

Pearland ISD will host a public exhibit of art created by students in grades K-12. The exhibit will be held at the Education Support Center, 1928 North Main, on Wednesday (Jan 13) from 4-7 pm and Thursday (Jan 14) from 8 am to 4 pm. A reception for students, families, teachers, and friends will be held on Wednesday. A Rodeo Judging Committee will judge the artwork during a closed session on Wednesday.

Clear Creek ISD Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Art Exhibition will be held on Thursday (Jan 14) at the Challenger Columbia Stadium Fieldhouse, Level II from 4pm to 7pm.  Approximately 400 works of art will be featured in a variety of art genres from all grade levels. Entries that are judged to advance to the Reliant Center Hayloft Gallery will be featured at the artists’ reception which is being held on January 14^th.

Excerpt from the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo website: “In January, schools participating in the School Art Program host district competitions judged by the Show's School Art Committee. The artwork is divided into five categories: colored drawing, mixed media, monochromatic drawing, painting and 3-D. Each entry receives a red, white or blue ribbon. From the blue ribbon winners, the Best of Show, Gold Medal and Special Merit awards are selected in each class: elementary, junior high and high school. All work by high school participants is eligible for the Show's School Art Auction.”

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By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

JUST LISTED IN MEMORIAL COVE, HOUSTON!

Memorial Cove Lofts Condo: $580,000

This beautiful 3 Bed/3 bath loft in the Memorial Cove community is only minutes from Memorial Park, the Museum District, and Downtown. Custom, stained, concrete floors, granite countertops and backsplash in the kitchen, and new paint and carpet in the loft. Washer, dryer, and refrigerator are included. A must see!

Please visit our listing page for more information.

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Kids Night at the Park – January 8th at Hometown Heroes Park

League City Event Announcement ~ “Bring your children to our Kids Night at the Park where they will play games, watch a movie and get to hang out with their friends. Kid’s ages 6-12 are welcome to join on Friday nights from 6 to 10 pm. Pizza and soda are included in the cost. Kids Night in the Park is held monthly on the first Friday night from 6 pm to 10 pm. Hometown Heroes Park is located at 105 Dickinson Avenue, in League City.

Registration will open a month before each of the Kids Night is scheduled, (January 8, February 12, March 11, April 8, and May 13) and can be done online or at Hometown Heroes Park. Max of 25 kids. Cost: $15 residents; $22.50 non-residents. Pizza and soda are included in the cost quoted. Contact Katrina Beecher, Recreation Specialist, 281.554-1184, or email, Katrina.beecher@leaguecity.com “

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By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

The City of Dickinson Holds Clean-Up Day & Hosts Recycling Event on January 8th

Dickinson ~ Second Annual Clean-up Day
“On Friday, January 8, 2016, Dickinson City Hall, including Dickinson Municipal Court, Dickinson Public Library, the Historic Railroad Center and Public Works will be closed for business for the City’s Second Annual “Clean-Up Day.” During this Clean-Up Day, City employees will focus on reviewing records and files, setting up files for 2016, improving and streamlining the organization of their work areas, and furthering their records management skills by removing and responsibly disposing of records in compliance with the City’s Records Management Program. City employees will work their usual schedule on that day, but no City business will be transacted. All messages received will be responded to when City Hall reopens on Monday, January 11^th at 7:30 am. The City's emergency services will be unaffected by the Clean-Up Day and will continue to provide their routine levels of service.”  For more information, call 281.337-2489, or visit the City of Dickinson’s Facebook page.

Dickinson ~ Free Tire Recycling Event
“Any Galveston County resident may drop off up to 5 tires for recycling at the Dickinson Public Works building, 3120 Deats Road, from 7 am until 10:30 am, on Friday, January 8^th. This free event is for residential use only, and not for commercial disposal. Residents must be able to load and stack tires into the recycling trailer; assistance will not be available. This event is hosted by the City of Dickinson on the first Friday of every month. However, on Fridays that fall on a holiday, the tire recycling will take place the following Friday. For any questions or comments, please contact the City of Dickinson's Public Works Department at 281-337-6267.”

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By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Happy New Year from Brockway Realty, LLC

All of us at Brockway Realty wish you good health, happiness, and success in the coming year.


Standing:  Shane Hamilton, Brian Fields, Phelps Hand, Dinah BuPane, Hank Dugie, and Cindy Dudley;
Seated:  James Brockway, Penny Brockway, and Eric Froeschner.

~~ Happy New Year 2016 from Brockway Realty, LLC. ~~

A Friendly Reminder:
Clear Creek, Dickinson, Friendswood, and Texas City Independent School Districts will be on Winter Break from Monday, December 21, 2015 through Monday, January 4, 2016

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog