League City Celebrates Arbor Day on November 1st

The City of League City is partnering with the League City Garden Club to host an Arbor Day Celebration and tree planting at Rustic Oaks Park. The event is set for Saturday, November 1, at 2 pm at Rustic Oaks Park located at 5101 Orange Blossom.

Trees for Houston donated twenty-five Montezuma and Bald Cypress trees for residents to plant around the pond. The ceremony will also feature educational handouts and demonstrations, free tree saplings, a brief history of Arbor Day and activities for the kids. Residents will then have the opportunity to plant a tree and enjoy refreshments courtesy of Chick-fil-A. Those who participate should dress comfortably and expect to get muddy.

Arbor Day was traditionally celebrated in April, but many states have moved the celebration to coincide with the best tree-planting season for the region. Here in Texas, Arbor Day is celebrated the first week in November.

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

Bay Area Heart Walk – Saturday, November 1st

The Bay Area Heart Walk, a non-competitive 5K Walk, will be held on Saturday, November 1, at 7:30 am. Walkers will begin at the Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., and follow the route as shown in the diagram below. This event, along with fun activities, helps to promote walking as a part of a healthy lifestyle and to raise funds to support the American Heart Association.

To participate in the annual event, walkers can register online by visiting the event’s website www.bayareaheartwalk.org or by calling 713-610-5072. There is no registration fee, but donations are appreciated.

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

Friendswood’s Flap Jack Fun Run – Saturday, November 1st

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By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Halloween Events/Activities in the Bay Area

Listed below are just a few of the Halloween events/activities for families and adults going on in the Bay Area.

Kemah – Boo on the Boardwalk
Friday, October 31; Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave.
Ghosts, goblins and ghouls will haunt the Kemah Boardwalk during the annual Boo on the Boardwalk. Visitors of all ages will enjoy all kinds of frightful fun, including the Dungeon of Doom haunted house, Little BOO Fun House, kids’ costume contests and craft activities, a neon glow party, scary-oke karaoke and prizes galore.

League City - Fire Station 4 Haunted House
Saturday, November 1; Fire Station 4, 175 West Bay Area Blvd; 6:30pm – 10pm
The community is invited to join us for a scary, good time! Age appropriate for 12 and up! 12 and under are invited to participate with parent’s permission. Location: Fire Station 4, 175 West Bay Area Blvd., (Behind the new Walgreens). Fire Station 4 also gives away candy and fire prevention giveaways for the younger kids during this event.

Pearland – Trick or Treat Trail
Friday, October 31; Pearland Rec Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd at Veterans Drive

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

League City Announces Plans for Cabela’s in the I-45 Corridor

League City News Release ~ “The City of League City and Pinnacle Development Group have partnered to bring a very unique retailer to League City.

Cabela's Incorporated, the World's Foremost Outfitter® of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, announced their plan to build a 72,000 square-foot store in the Pinnacle Park Development at I-45 near Big League Dreams Parkway in League City. The announcement was posted to the company’s website.

The new retail store will feature log construction, stonework, wood siding and metal roofing. The Cablea’s isn’t just a store; it’s an experience designed to give customers the feel of the outdoors with a large mountain replica, museum-quality wildlife displays and an aquarium. In addition to hunting, fishing, camping and outdoor products, the store will also include an indoor archery range and archery tech room, Gun Library, Bargain Cave, deli and fudge shop.

League City City Council approved zoning changes and a development agreement for Pinnacle Park Phase I, in a unanimous vote on October 14. The development is approximately 19 acres and includes space for Cabela’s as well as 110,000 sq. feet of additional space for several smaller retail and commercial establishments. “We are very excited to welcome a destination retailer to our community. This type of development establishes a strong foundation and catalyst for more retail opportunities in the I-45 corridor and for the city as a whole,” said City Manager Mark Rohr.

Pinnacle Park Development and Cabela’s are a part of the City’s continued efforts to attract new businesses and diversify League City’s tax base “This new development is the result of very diligent teamwork by the League City City Council, City staff, and the developers. But the work isn’t over for League City. Council and staff are already working in partnership on other projects in the City's continued efforts to attract new retail developments to the area in order to diversify League City’s tax base and provide more retail options for League City residents," said City Manager Mark Rohr.

Cabela’s expects construction to begin later this year and plan to open the new store in fall 2015. They also expect to hire 170 full-time and part-time employees, most of whom will come from League City and the surrounding area.”

Cabela’s Incorporated, headquartered in Sidney, Nebraska, is a leading specialty retailer, and the world’s largest direct marketer, of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor merchandise. Since the Company’s founding in 1961, Cabela’s^® has grown to become one of the most well-known outdoor recreation brands in the world, and has long been recognized as the World’s Foremost Outfitter^®.  Currently, Cabela’s operates 64 stores across North America and has announced plans to open an additional 17 stores during the next two years.

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Correction to Blog about League City’s HEB Fuel Station

Brockway Realty, LLC recently blogged about the opening dates for League City’sHEB Fuel Station & Car Wash and the HEB Market. Unfortunately, the media source used was incorrect in their report about the opening date for the fuel station.

The pictures below were taken of the HEB market and fuel station on Thursday, October 23^rd. The last photo shows a tractor trailer which has a ‘countdown’ display draped over its side. According to that display, the market will open on Wednesday, November 5^th. No opening date was posted at the fuel station or car wash.

[Photo taken by Pamela Moore - October 23, 2014]

The League City HEB Fuel Station and Car Wash is located at 2755 East League City Parkway (Hwy 96 and South Shore Harbour intersection).

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Seabrook Celebrates 3rd Annual Festival of the Arts on October 25th - 26th

The Third Annual Seabrook Festival of the Arts will be held Saturday, October 25th, 2014 from 10am to 4pm, and Sunday, October 26th from 10:am to 3pm, on the grounds of Seabrook City Hall and Community House, located at 1st St. and Anders Lane in Seabrook. The festival is sponsored by the City of Seabrook in cooperation with the Art Consortium of the Texas Gulf Coast.

Fine artists will exhibit, demonstrate their art, and offer their work for sale. Paintings, sculpture, textiles, jewelry, wood works, photography, and much more. Musical performances by local musician, Myrna Sanders, and Pat Harris Quartet, from Austin, are also planned throughout the festival. Theatrical performances by Farpoint Theatre of Seabrook are scheduled, and film screenings will be held in Community House by the Gulf Coast Film Festival.

The Seabrook Festival of the Arts provides an important opportunity for Art Consortium members, local and regional artists to share their work with the community and each other.

For information, call 281-907-3140, or visit www.seabrookfestivalofthearts.com

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

Ferguson Elementary Fun Run & Carnival

Bring the whole family out for a fun day of food and activities!

Ferguson Elementary's PTA is hosting it's annual Fun Run & Carnival on campus this Saturday, October 25th. This is a community built and grown event that supports the numerous programs provided by the school.

Find out more information here: http://www.fergusonpta.org/calendar

When: Saturday, October 25, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Lloyd R Ferguson Elementary School, 1910 S Compass Rose Blvd, League City, TX

Get involved!

Posted by Hank Dugie, Mr. League City

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

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