League City’s HEB Announces Opening Dates

The (new) League City HEB Fuel Station and Car Wash, located at 2755 East League City Parkway (Hwy 96 and South Shore Harbour intersection), will open on Friday, October 24^th. Special give-aways by HE-Buddy and other activities are planned.

[Photo taken by Pamela Moore]

The 99,00 square foot HEB Market will have a larger produce department and bakery and offer fresh juicing in-store. Applications for employment at this location have been available, and approximately 350 jobs are expected to be filled. The Market will open on Tuesday, November 4^th.

[Photo taken by Pamela Moore]

NOTE: In April 2014, Brockway Realty blogged “League City's New HEB Now Under Construction”.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Texas City’s Bayou Golf Course Renovation is Complete – Grand Re-Opening to be Held on October 24th

The $869,000- renovation project at the Bayou Golf Course, located in Texas City at 2800 Ted Dudley Drive, has been completed.  The 18-hole championship course, built in 1974 and  designed by Houston-based architect Joe Finger, is a 200-acre site on the bank of Moses Bayou which boasts a championship layout with elevated greens and tee boxes.

Course redesign architect, Mike Nuzzo, has increased the average size per green to 5,000 sq.ft. In addition, all sand traps were rebuilt and new tee complexes installed on holes # 5, 7, 13 & 16. Leveled fairways on holes #10, 15, 17 & 18. Installed a new 13,000 sq.ft. putting green adjacent to the club house. A new, one of a kind, 5 1/2 acre Family Pitch & Putt course is in the “grow-in” stage for walkers and anyone wishing to improve their short game.

To see photos of the renovations, visit the Bayou Golf Course Facebook page; for information about course rules, tee times or more, go to the Bayou Golf Course website.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Two Family Fun Events Happening at Walter Hall Park on Saturday, October 18th

League City Evening Lions Club will host their Semi-Annual Arts & Crafts Show, Saturday, October 18, 9am to 4pm.  Held in Conjunction with the Space City Cruisers Semi-Annual Car Show, at Walter Hall Park.  Proceeds raised will help fund our various projects, such as: Christmas Stockings to Nursing Home Residents, Scholarships, Eye Glasses Program, etc. The Lions Club will be operating a food concession, selling hamburgers, hotdogs, sausages, and drinks. There will be other concessions booths as well, including snow cones sold by the Lions Eye Bank of TX.

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

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Clear Lake Shores Civic Club Hosts “Barktoberfest” on October 18th

Barktoberfest 2014, benefitting Bay Area Pet Adoptions will take place Saturday, October 18, 11am to 4pm, (rain date October 25), at Jarboe Bayou Pavilion in Clear Lake Shores. The Clear Lake Shores Civic Club has many exciting "pet friendly" events planned for Barktoberfest! The full schedule of events can be found on the Barktoberfest webpage. Look for our “Bier Garten” where you will find Oktoberfest themed food, drinks and Oompah music! All money raised prior to or at the event will go directly to Bay Area Pet Adoptions.

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

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

September Update on League City’s Public Safety Building

If you have not driven on West Walker Street in League City to see how construction has progressed on the new public safety building, you are in for a surprise!

[Photo: Pamela Moore]

Members of the LC Police Department Communications have already made their transition to their new upgraded space. Dispatchers each have a bank of monitors and multiple large-screen views of the city’s traffic cameras.

[Photo: Jennifer Reynolds, The Daily News]

The 74,000 square feet facility, when complete, will house League City’s Police Department, Jail, Fire Administration, Dispatch Center, and the City’s Emergency Management Center.  Unlike the old police department, the public safety building is built with expansion, (approximately 24,500 square feet), in mind. Plans are focused on completing the move-in before the end October. A public open house for the center is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2014.

Brockway Realty, LLC previously blogged about the Public Safety Building: “City of League City Breaks Ground for New Public Safety Building”, November 2, 2012; "Interested in Watching Construction – Online?", January 21, 2013.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Just Sold in Bellavita at Green Tee, Pearland, Texas!

Brockway Realty was proud to represent the seller in the sale of 2310 Messina.

Click here for more details!

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

New League City Businesses Receive Operating Permits in September

League City’s Economic Development department has announced fourteen (14) new businesses have received operations permits during the month of September. Those new businesses and their locations are listed below:

• Waffle House - 808 FM 646
• Artistic Signs - 309 W. Main St
• A'Hern Law Group - 1416 E. Main St
• Texas KTD - 2047 W. Main St, Ste C-5
• All State Insurance - 1101 W. Main St, Ste. R
• Upper Bay Frame & Gallery - 2450 E. Main St, Ste. D
• I Repair - 220 S Hwy. 3
• Benchmark Family Service - 1100 Gulf Fwy, #120
• Industrial Pkg Systems - 1760 W. Walker St, 100 & 200
• Xtreme Air - 1312 FM 646, Ste. 9-A
• Blue Door Marketing - 400 Hobbs Rd, #107 & #210
• Plash Light - 1401 W. League City Parkway
• Timewise Convenience Store - 104 S. Gulf Fwy
• Hollywood Nails - 400 W. Main St.

For more information about retail development in League City, visit the League City Economic Development website.

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

League City’s Fire Station #2 Holds Community Open House on Saturday, October 4th

The City  of League City – “The City of League City will hold a ribbon cutting and open house to dedicate the newly expanded Fire Station # 2 at 2120 Hobbs Rd. The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, at 10 am.

The expansion will also mark the consolidation of EMS Station # 2 and Fire Station # 2. EMS Station # 2 employees previously worked from a station at 409 Newport Blvd. However, the relocation will place the ambulance and personnel more centrally within the response district with better access to major roadways.

Additionally, the expansion will provide facilities to accommodate 24 hours a day and 7 days a week staffing of fire and EMS personnel at Station #2. This expansion and remodel included sleeping quarters, kitchen facilities and additional office space. This consolidation also reduces overhead incurred by the city for operational costs.

“We are excited to have this project complete. It assists us in improving the level of emergency services provided to the citizens of League City,” said Fire Chief Brad Goudie. “We are also pleased to be able to showcase the new facility during the ribbon cutting and open house,” Goudie said.

The ceremony and open house will include a tour of the facility, a closer look at the apparatus and will also provide an opportunity for residents to get more information on both the League City Volunteer Fire Department and the League City EMS.”

The League City Fire Department has a paid fire chief, but the department is comprised of 100% volunteers (of just over 120 individuals). It is the Mission of the League City Fire Department to preserve life and property, promote public safety and foster economic growth through leadership, management and actions, as an all-risk life safety response provider that is committed to superior service to our customers, the citizens and visitors of League City. For more information about the fire department, visit their webpage.

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

League City’s Walding Station IS Coming Soon

Remember the old saying “All good things come to those who wait”? I think about those words when asked about the opening of The Sweet Life of Confectionery at League City’s Walding Station, located at 100 Perkins Avenue, just off Main Street. I met recently with Gary Walding, League City resident and owner of Walding Station. Mr. Walding generously took time to explain the three distinct parts of his vision under one roof, Celebration Station, Walding Station Museum and Sweet Ol’ Things Antiques, and The Sweet Life of Confectionery.

Celebration Station is a unique event venue which can accommodate up to 125 attendees. Ms. Liz Whittenberg, the coordinator extraordinaire, is in charge of taking reservations and ensuring your special event will be memorable. Celebration Station has already been the site of a few very successful parties. At present, Ms. Whittenberg offers a complete line of preferred Vendors, from Caterers, Cake Designers, DJ's, Florists, etc. We will cater to Weddings, and plan on doing much marketing for Rehearsal Dinners, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Quinceaneras, Corporate Meetings, Church Parties, Holiday Parties, Family Reunions, etc. More information can be found on the Walding Station website.

Walding Station Museum and Sweet Ol’ Things Antiques will not only take you back to another time and place, but also offer families a look back on how life used to be. Gary Walding takes pride from bringing vintage vehicles “back to life”. Vehicles in the museum include restored Ford Model A’s, restored fire trucks, and an assortment of vintage/classic vehicles. Liz Whittenberg has been finding treasures with history and or whimsy for “Sweet Ol’ Things Antiques”. She oversees this section of the 6,000 square feet of sweets, history, and fun under one roof.

The Sweet Life of Confectionery as described on the website: “Come feast your eyes on our 1920's taffy wrapper machine and taste our saltwater taffy while strolling through the museum. Maybe a hot cup of coffee is your 'cup of tea'. We stock our shelves with a variety of fresh coffee beans, ensuring we have the right flavor to please every palate. If that’s not enough, come by and have a look at our antique Ice Cream Parlour, have a seat at the counter, and enjoy ice cream in the same fashion as it was enjoyed in years past.”  Mr. Walding has a vision of making the sweet section to be as authentic as possible, which has proven to take time procuring some items. The “Coming Soon” sign hanging outside of the building does means Mr. Walding’s plans are close to completion.

Mr. Walding is aware of how anxious League City residents are to hear about an opening date, and hopefully now you have been pleasantly surprised to learn how much is involved in the making of this new venture in League City’s Historic District. This venue is definitely going to become a prime destination for League City. Once the grand opening announcement is made, Walding Station is sure to be a source for family fun, offer you a delight for your sweet tooth, and take you a step back to a historical time and place.

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Brockway Realty, LLC previously blogged The Sweet Life of Confectionery’ Opening Soon at Walding Station in League City, May 12, 2014; and New Businesses Receive Permits in League City in October, December 29, 2013.

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

New Section and Amenties Open in Friendswood's West Ranch Community

Known as the last major community in the City of Friendswood, West Ranch boasts some major names in the world of new home builders: Highland Homes, Village Builders, and David Weekley just to name a few!  With the recent opening of the newest section, Sierra, prospective home owners now have more choices than ever in terms of design, price and square footage!  Located by Centennial Park, Chigger and Clear creeks, West Ranch offers residents plenty of park space which includes a fishing landing, play areas, and 100 acres of nature trails that tie into Centennial Park, as well as a recently opened second recreation center that features a competition size pool, clubhouse, splash pad and playground! For home owners looking to build a new affordable home in the acclaimed Friendswood Independent School District, check out this article from Houston Chron.com.  For more comprehensive details about the West Ranch Community, check out this City Spotlight provided by Brockway Realty.

The City of Friendswood has been listed as the “20^th Safest City in America” by Neighborhood Scout, and has received the new “Best City to Live” Award from the Bay Area Houston Magazine’s Best of Bay Awards.  For more information about this amazing city and its heritage, please click here.

By Dinah BuPane, Real Estate Agent of Brockway Realty - Friendswood Specialist

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog