Brockway Realty Welcomes its Newest Agent, Melissa Kennedy!

Born and raised in League City, Texas, Melissa knows the Clear Lake Area inside and out.

Melissa attended Clear Creek Independent School district, where she was active in the community and graduated from Clear Creek High School in 2008. After graduation, she attended University of Houston's Bauer College of Business where she graduated in 2012 with a BBA in marketing and minor in Management. Go Coogs!

After graduation Melissa spent a year working in residential luxury condo leasing and subsequently obtained her real estate license and became a realtor. Melissa specializes in the First Time Homebuyer market.

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

19th Annual Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance at Lakewood Yacht Club

The highly anticipated 19^th Annual Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance will be held Friday, May 2^nd through Sunday, May 4^th. The nation's first and now largest gathering of classics, cars and boats, automotive and marine, takes place each spring in Seabrook, at the Lakewood Yacht Club, located at 2425 NASA Parkway.

Motostalgia, one of the world’s leading catalog collector car auction companies, will present a limited, hand-picked selection of the rarest and finest cars including two Rolls Royce models that have not seen the U.S. market for more than 40 years: a 1933 Phantom II Club Coupe and a 1929 Phantom I Town Car. The car auction will begin with a preview on May 2^nd at 10am, followed by a preview cocktail party at 12noon. The auction will run from 3pm to 9pm; guest pass information can be found on the Auction webpage.

In addition to seeing some of the most rare automobiles and boats in the country, guests will have the chance to win raffle prizes throughout the weekend. Wayne Carini, host of Velocity's "Chasing Classic Cars", the 2014 Grand Marshal, will be attending both Saturday and Sunday. “Kids Build a Boat” event will be held both days at the south end of the harbor. The Car Guy Show (Tim Miller) will be filming at Keels & Wheels on Sunday, May 4th!

The weekend events will be held Saturday, from 10am to 5pm; and Sunday, from 9am to 4pm. Tickets information can be found at Keels-Wheels.com or call 713-521-0105.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

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

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

League City's New HEB Now Under Construction

League City shoppers are anxiously awaiting the opening of the new HEB currently under construction at the southeast corner of League City Parkway (Hwy 96) and South Shore Boulevard, across from Kroger.

The 95,000 square foot grocery store and gas station is projected to open in the fall of 2014. The closest HEB grocery store is located at Bay Colony at Hwy 646 and I-45.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

A REALLY BIG MOVE and Road Closures on April 28th - April 30th

Local area residents should be aware of a REALLY BIG MOVE scheduled for Monday, April 28^th through Wednesday, April 30^th. Not only will there be road closures, but this will be something you don’t see every day. The NASA Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier will be on the road, traveling to its new home at Space Center Houston.

The NASA Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier has been going through severe modifications; being dismantled for the move from Ellington Field to Space Center Houston. The project to disassemble and safely transport the massive airplane was done in partnership with 30 private, public, and government organizations, many of whom did the work for little or no charge.

(View more photos of the NASA Boeing 747 on the Space Center Houston Facebook Page)

Thanks to extensive pre-planning efforts, no utilities are expected to be interrupted. The convoy will travel at night for the safety of our neighbors and the workers involved in this complex transfer, as well as to minimize the impact on local residents, the traveling public and businesses.

Moving at walking speed, the convoy will carry the disassembled Boeing 747 sections on six different trailers from Ellington Field. The largest section moving intact is the fuselage, measuring 25 feet wide, 35 feet high and over 190 feet long, which will travel on a Goldhofer multi-wheeled, self-propelled trailer. This may be the only time a Boeing 747 Aircraft will take three days to travel approximately 8 miles!

April 28, 2014, 9 p.m.: The convoy of 747 sections will depart Ellington Field via the gate at Dixie Farm Road and Highway 3;
April 29, 2014, Early Morning: The convoy is scheduled to park on E. Commerce Street near NASA Parkway; 9 p.m.: The convoy will resume, moving east on the westbound lane of NASA Parkway.
April 30, 2014, Early Morning: The convoy is scheduled to arrive at Space Center Houston.

More information can be found at the following links: 747 Shuttle Carrier Makes Big Move to Space Center Houston; What’s the biggest thing you’ve ever moved?;Shuttle / 747 Carrier Project.; and Concept art for the "747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft" at Space Center Houston showing exhibits inside the aircraft and orbiter.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

New Entrance to League City's Hometown Heroes Park

Hometown Heroes Park was opened October 2012 with only one entrance via Dickinson Avenue. Dickinson Avenue is a narrow two-lane asphalt road with roadside ditches. There is no turn lane provided at the park driveway to remove the turning traffic form the non-park traffic, which can be busy when soccer games are played or other highly attended event occur.

A new entrance and traffic signal on League City Parkway (Hwy 96) will improve access to Hometown Heroes Park. The new address will be 1001 E League City Parkway, and will align with Tuscan Village Drive. This will make it so much easier for many to find the park. The side entrance will remain 2105 Dickinson Avenue. The new street is almost complete, but it may be April before the traffic light is installed.

For more information about Hometown Heroes Park, you can read more in these Brockway Blogs: In October 2012, Brockway Realty blogged After 3 Years of Waiting, League City’s Eastern Regional Park Opens October 22nd; in July 2013 League City, Name That Park! , and in February 2014, League City Council Approves Construction of New Pool.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC.

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Pearland Parks and Recreation Summerfest

Pearland Parks and Recreation is getting ready to host Summerfest,  an 8 weeklong event that will provide free family fun and entertainment.  Live bands are scheduled to perform every Friday night, from 7-9pm, May 2^nd- June 27^th at Southdown Park (2150 County Place Parkway).  Food vendors will be on site and the Splash Pad and playground with be available for the kids. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets.  Admission and parking are free, so pack up the kids and some good snacks and come and enjoy an evening of fun and family entertainment.  For more details and calendar schedule, please click here.

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

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

City of Friendswood Kid Fish 2014

Friendswood’s Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting their annual KidFish event at Centennial Park pond on Saturday May 3^rd, 2014.  Children 16 yrs and younger are invited to come and experience the sport of fishing and the outdoors between the hours of 9am -12pm.  The KIDFISH foundation plans to stock over 300lbs of adult catfish in the pond for participants to catch.  No pre-registration is required.  For more details click here.

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

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Mega Tenants Planned for Pearland's New Retail Center

Good news for residents of Pearland, Friendswood, and Alvin, as a new retail center boasting some mega tenants plans to move into town.  As cited in Houston Business Journals article http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2014/02/new-retail-center-with-mega-tenants-heads-to.html?surround=etf&ana=e_article; the Center at Pearland Parkway, being developed by Stream Realty Partners LP, will be anchored by Ross and Tj Maxx.  Located at the Northwest corner of FM 518 and Pearland Parkway next to a new H-E-B, this "development will further solidify this intersection as the dominant retail location in east Pearland" as stated by Ralph Tullier, managing director of Steams' retail division.

Pearland has recently been ranked No. 11 on the list of best cities for homeownership in Texas compiled by consumer finance site NerdWallet, as well as No.4 on the list of most affordable suburbs in the country per Movoto, a real estate blog that reports on national trends.

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

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

The Crossings to break ground in League City

An article posted in the Chron.com announced the ground breaking of The Crossings, a seniors community that will offer continual care throughout all stages of life.  Ground breaking took place April 7, 2014 on 18.8 acres near FM 270 and FM518.  This $74 million dollar project will consist of 116 independent living apartments, 34 assisted living apartments, 48 skilled nursing apartments, and 24 memory support apartments.  This unique facility is sponsored by Methodist Retirement Communities, a not-for-profit service ministry, and will be first of its kind in this area.  Construction is estimated to create 150 jobs during the course of its completion, projected to last until the fall of 2015.  Please see this article  at Chron.com for more information.

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

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

I-45 Ramp Reversal Project at SH-96 and FM-646

League City has announced the following road closure/construction by Texas Department of Transportation in a press release:

”The Texas Department of Transportation will close the southbound IH 45 entrance ramp at SH 96/ FM 646 permanently on Monday, April 21 to begin construction of a new exit ramp at the location. Along with the closure of that ramp, crews will also close one inside lane of the IH 45 southbound frontage road for approximately two months.

The work is part of a larger project to reverse the southbound entrance and exits ramps between SH 96 and FM 646. This means the existing on-ramp (closest to SH 96) will become the off ramp for IH 45 and the off ramp will become the on ramp (closer to FM 646).

Initially, work will focus on the building of the new IH 45 southbound exit ramp at FM 646, just south of SH 96. After this work is complete, the IH 45 southbound exit ramp at FM 646 will be closed permanently to make way for a new IH 45 southbound entrance ramp at SH 96. The project should be complete by Fall 2014.

The reversals of the ramps will alleviate congestion, improve access to the abutting properties and enhance safety along the frontage road and at both the SH 96 interchange and the FM 646 interchange. Because of the enhanced access, a secondary benefit is the improved access will make the vacant property in this area more desirable for commercial/retail development. Lastly, with the anticipated completion of Brookport Drive many of the vehicles traveling through the FM 646 interchange will be able to take an alternate route further reducing the congestion in the interchange.

Permanent Closure: IH 45 Southbound entrance ramp between SH 96 and FM 646:

• Date: Monday April 21, 2014 at 8:00 AM
• Temporary Closure: One Inside Lane (Entrance Ramp to IH 45) Between SH 96 and FM 646
• Duration: Approximately Two Months: April 21 - June 21

Houston Transtar Map of area: http://traffic.houstontranstar.org/layers/layers_ve.html?x=29.4912&y=-95.1068&z=15&lc=true

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC.

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurant Construction Now Underway in League City

When you drive down I-45 North or South, you might notice construction of a building next to the Jimmy Changas Restaurant in League City’s Entertainment District in Victory Lakes. This construction is for a Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurant, making it the 4^th location of this business in Texas. Brockway Realty will keep you posted when the grand opening is announced.

[Photos taken April 2014 – Pamela Moore]

Brockway Realty previously blogged on this topic: “League City Welcomes Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurant” in January 2014.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC.

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

City of Friendswood Summer Day Camp

Registration is now open from April 1 and April 30^th for the 2014 City of Friendswood Summer Day Camp!  Children ages 6-13 will be enjoying daily games, crafts, field trips to places like Moody Garden’s, Putt- Putt Funhouse, Schilitterbahn, swimming, and opportunities to play, learn, and meet new friends.  Because space fills up quickly, parents are asked to fill out a lottery form and submit it to the community Services/Parks and Recreation Department.  Proof of residency is required, and payment of the $50 deposit is required by May 5^th.   Non residents are invited to register for any remaining openings or to be put on a waiting list starting May 12^th.  For additional information, please call 281-996-3220 or see http://www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/index.cfm?fuseaction=content.faq&faqTypeID=39

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

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

7th Annual Wellness Walk and Spring Arts & Crafts Show - April 26th

League City’s 7^th Annual 1K and 5K Wellness Walk will be held on Saturday, April 26^th, 9am, at League Park, located at 512 2^nd Street. League City residents of all ages may participate in this walk sponsored by the Friends of the League City Seniors Foundation. Registration can be filed online at leaguecitywellnesswalk.org/ or on the day of the event, (fee paid). The route will take walkers/runners under the oaks in League City’s Historic District.

Proceeds benefit the League City Senior Citizens Program, and will fund adding more exercise classes and gardening at the seniors’ center, located at Hometown Heroes Park. For more information about the Wellness Walk, visit www.leaguecitywellnesswalk.org or contact Lydia Rodriguez, 281.553-1183.

The Spring Arts & Crafts Show will also be held in League Park from 9am to 2pm. This event, hosted by the League City Parks and Recreation Department will include arts and craft booths, as well as food and beverages.

[Photos taken during the 2012 Wellness Walk –leaguecitywellnesswalk.org]

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC.

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

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Welcoming the New Pearland Market H.E.B

After much anticipation, the new Pearland Market HEB store is scheduled to open April 16^th, 2014.  Located on the corner of Broadway and Pearland Parkway, this 80,000 square foot facility will be the second location in the city, serving those on the east side of town. For more information on store directions and hours, please click here.

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

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Butler Longhorn Museum Welcomes Kelly McGuire’s Songwriter Series – April 17

Ticket information: www.redfishisland.com
Butler Longhorn Museum: www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC.

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

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

“Crawfish Cajun Fridays” at the Kemah Boardwalk

“Crawfish Cajun Fridays” is happening every Friday in the month of April at the Kemah Boardwalk, Kipp Avenue. Here is your chance to kick off your weekend at the Events Plaza with Zydeco music and hot boiled mud-bugs (crawfish) throughout the month. For more details on times and bands playing, check out the Kemah Boardwalk’s website.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC.

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

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Friendswood's Spring Sparkle

Spring has sprung and it’s time for spring cleaning!! The City of Friendswood will be hosting their annual Spring Sparkle on Saturday April 12^th 2014 at Centennial Park from 8am -2pm.  Shredding services will be offered from 10am -2pm, or until the truck is full.  Items accepted for drop off include tree limbs, old appliances, old furniture, unwanted wood, metal, plastic, large and small; but no hazardous waste (tires, paint, batteries, oil.)  Residents may also donate items to Keep Friendswood Beautiful’s  garage sale that morning.  All proceeds from that sale go to the beautification of city facilities and parks.  For more details please see the following article

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

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

A New “Welcome to League City” is Almost Complete

League City Council approved the construction of three new monument signs at the city entrances on FM 518, (to the west), Hwy 3, (to the north), and FM 270, (to the north). Council also approved an upgrade of the city’s information board located at Hwy 3 and Walker Street. All improvements were part of the strategic initiatives that came from the January 26, 2013 special council workshop. Each new ‘sign’ will have the new League City logo. The upgrades were posted on the city’s website.

Out with the old, and in with the new. The message board, located across from the Helen Hall Library has been installed. According to Kristi Wyatt, League City’s Director of Communications, the software for the message board was recently installed and staff is training on how to use the program. Ms. Wyatt says more information should be posted on this board soon.

Kristi Wyatt mentioned that Engineering is awaiting delivery of the three remaining signs. These ‘welcome signs’ are scheduled to be completed by the end of May.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC.

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

City of Pearland Crawfish Festival

Got a craving for some spicy crawfish and tons of fun?  The City of Pearland will be celebrating their Crawfish Festival from Friday April 4-Sunday April 6^th  on Hwy 288 between Fm 2234 and FM518.  The event organizers will be serving fresh, hot crawfish, as well as other Cajun dishes and classic festival fare.  This event will be packed full of excitement, including lively music, a crawfish eating contest, vendors of gifts, arts and crafts, and a carnival with rides and activities for the kids!!  For more information please see  http://pearlandcrawfishfestival.com/

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

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Brittany Lakes HOA Wants to Celebrate Spring by Hosting a Spring Fling!

Spring is in the air and the Brittany Lakes HOA wants to celebrate it by hosting a Spring Fling! The event will be held at the Brittany Lakes pool on Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 2-5pm. There will be a DJ, moonwalks, and Marble Slab ice cream! This is a great way to meet your neighbors, let the kids play and enjoy some good music and ice cream!

By Katy Val Verde, Real Estate Agent of Brockway Realty - League City Specialist

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Galveston County Fair & Rodeo Returns to Jack Brooks Park April 4th - 12th

Time again for family fun at the 76^th Annual Galveston County Fair! If you are not familiar with the history of the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo, this information is found on their website: “The fair began in 1938 and was held at facilities in Runge Park located in Arcadia, Texas.  In the early 1980s, the County Fair had reached its limits of growth at Runge Park and plans began for a move to Jack Brooks Park located in Hitchcock, Texas. The move to Jack Brooks Park was completed in time for the 1984 Fair, and this is where the fairgrounds are currently located. The youth and the animal projects they exhibited are the foundation the Fair was built upon. This tradition continues today.

Many families look forward to the annual Fair & Rodeo. Volunteer committees work for several months planning different events and activities for everyone to enjoy during the fair as well as events that are held at other times throughout the year. The GCF&R also hosts "special" days for the community -Special Kids' Day, Schools' Day, and Senior Citizens' Day.  And we are very proud to award several thousand dollars in Scholarships each year to deserving high school seniors from Galveston County. We would like to thank all of the sponsors, buyers, volunteers and staff members who make it all possible.”

The Fair & Rodeo will be held from April 4-12, at the Jack Brooks Park, located at Hwy 6 in Hitchcock. 77563. Ticket Prices, admissions and park & ride information can be found on the fairs webpage. The daily calendar of events can also be found on the website. Besides all the family fun activities, musical entertainment will be available by Cody Johnson, Kevin Fowler, the Spazmatics, Wayne Toups, and many others. You can also find information about the Rodeo events and Cook-offs on the Events Page of the website.

[Jack Brooks Park]

The Galveston County Fair & Rodeo, Inc. is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose purpose is to serve the youth of Galveston County by promoting youth, education, and agriculture by supporting 4-H and FFA programs.  The Galveston County Fair & Rodeo does not receive government funding from cities, county, state or federal agencies.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC.

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

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog