League City Takes Part in National Trails Day on June 7

The American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day is the country’s largest celebration of trails. This year’s big celebration will be held on Saturday, June 7^th.

League City, along with over 2,000 planned events nationwide, will offer a National Trails Day Scavenger Hunt at Countryside Park, located at 100 Alderwood, beginning at 8 am. All ages are welcome to this free event. Instructions can be downloaded from the City’s website. Attendees will receive a scavenger hunt game board and SWAG bag to use along the park trails. Several vendors will be set up along the trail with prizes and educational information on forestry, keeping the parks clean and hike and bike safety. Families can walk the full 5K trail or take a shuttle back at the 2K mark.

All participants with a completed game board will receive a gift courtesy of the City Of League City’s Park and Cultural Services Department. They will also go into a drawing for a grand prize. Participants are asked to take photos of their family along the way. The winning photo will be featured on the cover of the City’s Park & Rec Fall brochure.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

The City of League City Begins FREE Movies in the Park on June 7

It’s that time again to bring your family and friends to League Park, 512 2^nd Street, for summer “Movies in the Park”. You may bring your lawn chairs, snacks, picnic dinners and soft drinks; remember glass containers are prohibited in all League City parks. You might want to bring some bug spray, just in case, to deter mosquitos. Admission is FREE; snacks will be available for purchase at the park.

The City of League City has been presenting these free family events for a few years. This summer’s season of “Movies in the Park” begins on Saturday, June 7^th. The dates for future movies are June 21, July 12 and August 9. For more information on movies being shown, and times, please call the City of League City Parks & Rec Department at 281.554-1180; you can also find updates on the City’s website.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Watch via Webcam as the Boeing 747 Space Shuttle Carrier is Reassembled

Space Center Houston, located at 1601 NASA Parkway, is in the process of building an exciting new $12 million complex to celebrate Houston’s leading role in space exploration!  This new Texas landmark will be the first place in the world where visitors can see the full-scale Space Shuttle model and the retired Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA-905) in classic piggyback configuration.

Space Center Houston has aimed a webcam at crews as they reassemble the modified NASA Space Shuttle Carrier that rolled down Highway 3 from Ellington Field and then traveled down NASA Parkway late in April. Watch via webcam at: http://spacecenter.org/giving/747-project/.

The photos (below) were taken on April 29^th, after the Boeing 747 had completed its first day of travel and was “parked” parallel to Highway 3.

[The Boeing 747 fuselage and elevons at intersection of NASA Parkway & HWY 3 – P Moore]


[The Boeing 747 fuselage, elevons and partial view of a wing, as seen along HWY 3. –P Moore]

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Update on Victory Lakes UTMB Expansion & Bay Area Regional Medical Center

The $90mil expansion of the UTMB (University of Texas Medical Branch) Specialty Care Center at Victory Lakes began in February 2013. The 142,000 sq.ft. expansion is expected to create between 175 and 210 new full-time jobs for the area. The project is expected to be completed around June 2015. UTMB Specialty Care Center is located in League City at 2240 Gulf Frwy South.

(Photos taken January 2014)

The Bay Area Regional Medical Center is located at Hwy 3, between Blossom and Orchard Streets in Webster. The nine-story 375,000 sq.ft. acute-care hospital has been designed using the latest in health care technology. The signs for the building were installed in January 2014, which gave the community a clue that construction will soon be complete.

The Medical Center does not yet have their official website online, but for the time, being news is being posted on their Facebook Page. Positions needed at this facility are now being posted on the page; details about several jobs with information on how to apply are also listed.

(Photos taken January 2014)

On March 5, 2013, Brockway Realty blogged: “UTMB Facilities Continue to Expand at Victory Lakes in League City”.

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Last Day of School for Area Students and Graduation Dates Announced

Just ask any local elementary, junior high or high school student and you’ll find out that school days are almost done for the year and they are looking forward to summer vacation. Thursday, June 5 is the final day of the 2013-14 Calendar for Clear Creek, Dickinson, and Texas City Independent School Districts.

GRADUATION DATES FOR THE CLASSES OF 2014

• June 5, Clear Brook HS, 7:30 pm, Veterans Memorial Stadium;
• June 6, Dickinson HS, 7 pm, Sam Vitanza Stadium
• June 6, Clear Lake HS, 7:30 pm, Veterans Memorial Stadium;
• June 6, Texas City HS, 8 pm, Stingaree Stadium
• June 7, Clear Creek HS, 9 am, Veterans Memorial Stadium;
• June 7, Clear View HS, 2 pm, Carlisle Field House @ Clear Creek HS;
• June 7, Clear Springs HS, 7:30 pm, Veterans Memorial Stadium
• June 8, Clear Horizons Early College HS, 2 pm, Carlisle Field House @ Clear Creek HS
• June 8, Clear Falls HS, 7:30 pm, Veterans Memorial Stadium

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

League City RV Resort Construction at 1316 Hwy 3 Begins

Land clearing has begun on a 17.86 acre RV Resort in League City. You might have noticed the construction going on while traveling west over the railroad overpass (look to your right), on SH 96 (League City Parkway) before the traffic intersection at Hwy 3, behind Bay Area Seafood.

The plan for the resort proposes 152 recreational vehicle stalls, a 2,500 sq. ft. single story office-clubhouse and laundry facility, a swimming pool, walking trails and landscaping. Shelmark Engineering, LLC is in charge of the project which covers 8.5 acres of land. At the center of the project is a water-filled excavated sandpit which is approximately 9 acres; access to the resort will be from Hwy 3.

Brockway Realty will blog more details when they are available. Thank you to League City’s Engineering Department for supplying background information on this project.

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

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Memorial Day Observances in the Bay Area

LEAGUE CITY -The City of League City is partnering with the American Legion Post 554 in observance of Memorial Day. A Dedication Ceremony will take place at Fairview Cemetery, where an official Historical Marker will be presented by the Texas Historical Commission,Galveston County Historical Commission and the West Bay Common School Children’s Museum. The ceremony will take place on Monday, May 26, at 10 am at the Fairview Cemetery which is located at North Kansas Avenue at Clear Creek.

Fairview Cemetery, opened in 1900, is the final resting place for many members of League City’s early residents and is located in what is now designated as the Historical Section of the city.

SEABROOK –A Memorial Day Service will be held at the Bay Area Veterans Memorial, located at 1106 Second Street, from 10 am to 12 noon. Area Veterans will speak, music will be performed and various patriotic groups will be represented. The Bay Area Veterans Memorial was dedicated in May 25, 2013. Light refreshments will be served. For more information about this event, please contact Joe Machol at JCMachol@hotmail.com, or Jenny Arunyon at Jennya2947@aol.com.

KEMAH Boardwalk –Memorial Day weekend will be observed on the Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., from Friday, May 23^rd, through Monday, May 26^th. The Boardwalk invites families to enjoy the long weekend for fun and food. This weekend will be a good time to check out the newest ride, the Flare, the 73-foot tall looping coaster ride.

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

Brockway Realty Announces the Auction of Red Bird Village Shopping Center

Brockway Realty, in conjunction with Pegasus Investments, announces the May 19th auction of the 85,295 square foot Red Bird Village Shopping Center in Dallas, Texas. With national tenants such as Dollar Tree, Anna's Linens, Taco Bell and Long John Silvers, along with below market existing rents, this property provides for desirable existing cash flow along with tremendous long term upside.

For more information, please review the attached Offering Memorandum or visit Auction.com.

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

The First Annual “Ragin Cajun Festival” in Kemah this Weekend

The Kemah “Ragin Cajun Festival” will take place on Friday, May 16^th, through Sunday, May 18^th, in the city parking lot in the Lighthouse District, (601 Bradford Street). Celebrate this weekend enjoying delectable crawfish, alligator and gumbo served with Cajun spices, as well as plenty of beverages. Nothing would make the weekend more complete than dancing to live music! Local and national bands are expected to entertain; this event is being produced by Gulf Coast Festivals.

The weekend event will be held Friday, 5pm to 10pm; Saturday, 12noon to 11pm; and Sunday, 12noon to 6pm. Adult admission is $8 per person; children under 12 enter free. More information can be found at Gulf Coast Festivals Event Page.

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 Launches New Outreach Effort in “City Hall in the Park”

The City of League City invites residents to learn more about their municipal government and share their opinions at upcoming monthly meetings held in their neighborhoods.

[Mark Rohr, League City’s City Manager]

City Manager Mark Rohr will be implementing the City Hall in the Park program starting next week. The informal monthly meetings, held the third Thursday of every month this summer, from 6-8 p.m., will feature informative updates by the City Manager and others. It will also feature a question and answer session that allows residents to share ideas about the City and the communities they call home. The meetings are casual and are to be held in neighborhood parks, community clubhouses and other locations throughout League City. “We hope to engage the community, create productive dialogues, solve community issues and build partnerships through this new program,” said City Manager Mark Rohr.

A complete list of events to be held this summer is shown below. Suggestion for future locations can be emailed to website@leaguecity.com.

MAY - COUNTRYSIDE PARK - Thursday, May 15; 6-8 pm; 100 Alderwood/ 501 N Bay Area Blvd, Under the pavilion.

JUNE - LEAGUE PARK - Thursday, June 19; 6-8 pm; 200 N. Park Ave.

JULY - HOMETOWN HEROES PARK - Thursday, JULY 17; 6-8 pm; 2105 Dickinson Ave.

AUGUST - MAGNOLIA CREEK - Thursday, August 21; 6-8 pm; 4751 League City Parkway, Homeowners Association Clubhouse.

City Manager Mark Rohr joined the League City team in March of 2014 with 31 years of local government experience.  Mr. Rohr most recently served as city manager for Joplin, Missouri, from 2004 until 2014.

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

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

‘The Sweet Life of Confectionery’ Opening Soon at Walding Station in League City

League City residents have been watching and waiting for change to come to (the now defunct) Perkins Station. New owners have revived the strip of buildings, located on Perkins Street and Main Street (FM 518) into Walding Station, across from League Park. The ‘anchor’ business is ‘The Sweet Life of Confectionery’ which is an ice cream parlour, candy factory and coffee shop.

When I stopped by Walding Station late in March, I spoke with individuals connected to ‘The Sweet Life of Confectionery’ and was told about an antique car display and the possibility of wine events. Remodel of the building has been longer than anticipated due to unforeseen circumstances, but according to those involved with the business, they are back to getting the business ready for opening soon. More information will come when they announce their opening day.

Brockway Realty blogged “New Businesses Receive Permits in League City in October” in December 2013.

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

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Clear Creek ISD Exceeds State Expectations

“The Clear Creek Independent School District and all 43 campuses scored well above the state’s standards regarding student achievement, student progress from year-to-year, closing the achievement gap, and postsecondary readiness.  

The State introduced a new accountability system based on four categories. The means in which each category is calculated by the State is complicated, but essentially a school and school district must have achieved a certain percentage in each area or higher to be recognized as a Met Standard district or school. The State utilized student performance on the STAAR exams, STAAR performance growth of specific student groups over two years, high school completion rates, and the percentage of students who graduate on the State’s Recommended and Distinguished plans to determine a campus and district rating. The District’s Performance Index Report, see below, demonstrates CCISD exceeded the State’s index score for student achievement by 38 points, the State’s index score for student progress by 17 points, closing the achievement gap index score by 25 points, and postsecondary readiness by 16 points. Nine campuses earned an academic achievement distinction in Reading/English Language Arts, seven campuses earned an academic achievement distinction in mathematics, and 17 campuses earned a distinction for student progress.  Distinction designations are awarded to the top 25% of campuses that are similar to each other from across the state.

Under the new Texas accountability system, a school and school district can only be rated as Met Standard or Needs Improvement. This is a departure from the traditional ratings of Exemplary, Recognized, Acceptable and Unacceptable.

“While the names of the ratings have changed, our mission has remained the same, and that is to ensure all students graduate college and career ready,” said Dr. Greg Smith, Superintendent of Schools of the Clear Creek Independent School District. “This transition from TAKS to STAAR has been a herculean effort on the part of our teachers, students, and parents. Yes, the State’s system is confusing, but the simple message to walk away from on this report card is that we are not complacent; we will continue to meet the needs of all children, and raise our own expectations every year. That is the CCISD Way.” …”

To read the remainder of the CCISD Press Release, visit the CCISD webpage.

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Horse-Drawn Carriage Routes Approved by Kemah City Council

Earlier this year, The Kemah Carriage Company had to stop offering rides down the streets of Kemah because their permit had expired. They are now back in action and ready to take visitors on three different routes, after approval by the Kemah City Council. Along with the approval of the permit and routes, a staging area for carriages on 7^th Street was agreed upon.

The carriage routes now offer visitors options of 10, 20 and 30 minutes rides:

• 10 Minute Route: Leave Kipp archway and travel south to 4th street, turn on Bay travel south to 5th street, travel west to Kipp and then north on Kipp back to archway.
• 20 Minute Route: Leave Kipp archway travel south to 7th street, turn east and travel to end of street, turn around and travel back to Kipp turn north and travel back to Kipp archway.
• 30 Minute Route: Leave Kipp archway travel south to 7th street, turn west and travel to Bradford, turn south and travel south on Bradford to 9th street turn west on 9th street and travel to Harris, turn north and travel 8th street, turn east and travel to Kipp. Turn north and travel back to Kipp archway.

To learn more about the Kemah Carriage Company, visit their FACEBOOK page.

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

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Seabrook Icon Getting a New Neighbor: Tookie's Seafood

From the Bay Area Citizen: “As far as Seabrook culinary institutions go, Tookie’s is an icon. The burger stand will soon have a new neighbor as Tookie’s Seafood officially broke ground at 1102 Bayport Avenue on March 6, right next door to Seabrook’s popular burger haven.

“It’s a big day for Seabrook,” said Seabrook Mayor Glenn Royal. The restaurant will be built on the former lot of the Seabrook United Methodist Church, so it was appropriate to begin the groundbreaking ceremony with an invocation and some words from the church’s current pastor, Tony McCollum. “We’ve seen all kinds of miraculous things happen as God has worked through the lives of people here and one of my hopes is that we see the multiplying of fishes and loaves for you guys with Tookie’s Seafood,” he said.

Tookie’s owner Barry Terrell talked about his vision for the new restaurant: an open kitchen for patrons to watch cooks prepare on a mesquite wood grill; New Orleans-style grilled oysters and fresh gulf seafood.

The original Tookie’s opened in 1975, and was a staple for years before being destroyed by Hurricane Ike in 2008. Terrell and his wife, Melissa, took ownership of the burger stand after the original owner was forced to close for good. Reopened in 2011, Tookie’s regained its footing in the community, and now with Tookie’s Seafood, the Terrells hope to start a new Seabrook tradition.

Terrell pointed to an office that has been a taste-testing lab for a year. “We’re kind of sick of tasting food, we’re ready to start building a restaurant,” he said. He also talked about the long journey to make the project happen and thanked the city for support. “This has taken a long time to get going, and the city of Seabrook has done everything it can do to get this going,” Terrell said. “The delay has not been because of them, it’s been a little bit of everything. We’re just glad to be here and get it off to the next step.”

That next step is to create a thriving business in the community. “You see these restaurants have these big ground breaking events and a year later, they’re out of business,” he said. “We’re going to try not to let that happen.” Tookie’s Seafood is expected to open this fall. For more information, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TookiesSeafood.

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

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

New League City Businesses Received Operating Permits in March

The City of League City’s City Manager, Mark Rohr, has released a report announcing fifteen new businesses have received operations permits during the month of March. New businesses and their locations are listed below:

• Kurious Kids Childcare Center - 805 Clear Creek Ave
• Harbour Plastic Surgery Ste. 110 - 3033 Marina Bay Dr. #110
• Dave Bleacher - 351 Columbia Memorial Pkwy D-1
• Mockingbird Marine - 351 Columbia Memorial D-2
• Roya Formal - 2047 W Main #B-8
• Ohmstede - 2450 South Shore Ste. 310
• Veasey Family Health & Urgent Care - 5675 W FM 646
• Glory Paintball - 2600 Calder Rd
• Victory Athletics - 951 Columbia Memorial Pkwy
• Builder Wholesale - 1310 FM 646
• Maximum Fitness Solutions - 351 Columbia Memorial Pkwy E-1
• Xtreme Air - 1312 FM 646 Ste. 9-A
• Supercuts #81193 - 2951 Marina Bay Dr. Ste. 190
• Anytime Fitness - 4420 W Main Ste. B
• I Spy The Perfect Piece - 916 E. 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

Celebrate Family Fun at the 60th Annual League City Village Fair & Texas Music Festival, May 8th - 10th

The 60^th Annual Village Fair & Texas Music Festival will be held on Friday, May 8^th through Sunday, May 11^th, at Walter Hall Park, located at 807 Highway 3 N, League City. The fair is coordinated by the League City Lions Club. Home Town Events from the past will be reintroduced during this year’s fair: Lemonade Booth, Dunking Booth, Bingo, Business Expo, Fireworks, Village Fair Jail, and a community parade. The parade is to be held Saturday, May 10 at 9 a.m. and is to begin at the Crowder Funeral Services and League City Church of Christ parking lots (similar to the annual Holiday in the Park parade). The fire department is to participate in recognition of its 75th anniversary, and the police department has also been invited.

The Texas Music Festival is a family-friendly event with a special Kids Zone featuring more than 30 Carnival rides and Attractions. The League City Lions Club is donating the Mega Teen Night (Saturday, May 8^th) pre-sales to the 3 League City High Schools’ Project Graduation. A Barbecue Cook-Off will be held on Saturday. The Safari Run & Obstacle Course, supporting the Perry Family YMCA, will be held on Sunday, May 11^th.

The Texas Music Festival will feature the talents of Whiskey Myers, Roger Creager, and Spazmatic Band. For more information about the daily entertainment schedule and ticket sales, visit the Village Fair Website and their Facebook page.

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

Annual Kemah Shrimp Gumbo Cook-Off (May 3) and Blessing of the Fleet (May 4)

The Annual Ceremonial Blessing of the Fleet is scheduled to transform Galveston Bay at the Kemah Bridge into a lavish traditional parade of shrimpers, the yacht crowd, day sailors and thousands of dock watchers. The Boat Parade to be held Sunday, May 4th, at 2pm, on the Clear Creek Channel.  Come and watch the festive display of different types, shapes and sizes of colorfully decorated boats as they pass in review along the Kemah Boardwalk celebrating this year's theme being “PIRATES”!.

One by one boats will parade past the Cadillac Authentic Mexican Restaurant on the Kemah Boardwalk, where each boat will receive a Blessing from both an officiating Priest and Minister. Every boat is welcome and encouraged to participate; no decoration is required to receive the Ceremonial Blessing.

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

El Lago’s 53rd Anniversary City Celebration Planned for May 3rd

The El Lago Annual City Celebration will be held Saturday, May 3rd, starting at 11am, at McNair Park. Sign up to compete in the Best Tropical Drink Contest or to work the stage during the Open Mic time from 11 to 1 by calling City Hall.

Bay Area musician, Kelly McGuire, will bring tropical island vibes to the city celebration while kids can be entertained with toys and rides including the 4-way bungee jump. For information about food being served and prices, visit the El Lago city’s webpage.

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