The Bay Area Celebrates Mardi Gras

Celebrating Mardi Gras has become a tradition in the Bay Area; each city or Krewe has their own unique event which usually takes place before the major events in Galveston.

January 31, Texas City, The Inaugural Mainland Mardi Gras Parade will start at 2 pm, on 33^rd Street at the Carlos Garza Sports Complex. The parade route will end at the Showboat Theater. (Free entry) More information can be found at mailandmardigras.com or by calling 409.457-8080.

January 31, Texas City Rotary Club 5^th Annual Mardi Gras Mainland Gala, begins 7 pm at the Doyle Convention Center, 2010 5^th Ave. N.,Texas City. More information can be found at their website.

January 31, Kemah, Krewe Du Lac Royal Mardi Gras Ball will be held from 7pm to 11pm, at Landry’s on the Kemah Boardwalk. Kelly McGuire will provide musical entertainment for the evening.

February 6, Kemah, Kick Off Party,Bakkhus Taverna605 6th Street, in Kemah at 6 pm.

February 7, Kemah, Galloway Gallop, The run begins at 8 am with 5K and 10k races followed by a Kids K dash at 9 am. This is the thirteenth year for the popular fun run, which benefits The Galloway School, an accredited, non-denominational, non-profit private school for grades PK-3 through 8th located in Friendswood, TX.

February 7, Kemah Mardi Gras Parade, Krewe du Lac parade lines up at 10am behind T-Bone Tom's Restaurant and rolls @ 11am from the corner of 7th and Bradford. Free to enter a golf cart, car, pick up, flatbed, walking club...well, you get it. Best spots to view the parade are on Bradford between 7^th & 5^th or on Kipp between 5^th and 9^th.

For more information about all these events, and more, visit their website or their Facebook Page.

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

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Just Listed in Harbour Park! 2126 Galleon Dr

Brockway Realty is happy to announce a new listing for the property located at 2126 Galleon Dr.

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Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

16th Annual “Yachty Gras” Calendar of Events

Are you ready to celebrate Mardi Gras season with friends and neighbors? The following calendar of events has been announced for the 16^th Annual Yachty Gras, “Chance of the Sea”, for more information visit their website.

Yachty Gras Kick-Off Party will be held on January 29, from 7 pm to 11 pm, at Kemah Flowers & Company, located at 609 Bradford, Suite 103, in Kemah.

Yachty Gras Skippers Meeting will be held on February 7, 10 am, at the Sundance Grill II in Waterford Harbor Marina,800 Mariners Drive, in Kemah. At least one member from each yacht entry is required to attend. This meeting will brief all on specific information that might affect the parade route. Entry numbered signs will be handed out at this time. Judging will be based on theme, music, lighting, creativity, costumes, and enthusiasm.

16^th Annual Yachty Gras Grand Night Boat Parade will begin at 7 pm on February 7^th.

Festively decorated boats will parade down Clear Creek Channel by the Kemah Boardwalk where revelers will be showered with beads and doubloons. Boat owners are encouraged to form private “Krewes” and decorate their boats to a particular theme.

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

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Clear Creek ISD Livestock Show and Auction – January 27th - 29th

Clear Creek ISD high school students have worked hard on their projects throughout the year; now they will compete during the 33^rd Annual CCISD Livestock Show and Auction, at the district’s Westside Agriculture Barn, located at 2155 West NASA Blvd, Webster. This show is open to the public. Judging will held January 27^th-28^th; buyer registration and dinner followed by the auction is scheduled for Thursday, January 29^th. 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 Kelly Doster, Agriculture Science Project Manager, 830.431-4900, or email ddoster@ccisd.net.

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

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Pearland Offers Family Fun at the 19th Annual “Winterfest”

If you are looking for family-fun activities in the area, consider attending the 19^th Annual Winterfest in Pearland on Saturday, January 31^st. The event will be held at the Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, located at 4141 Bailey Road, from 10 am to 5 pm.

Winterfest is a fun-filled day of snow, rides, great food and games. The event features a snow tubing hill in the HEB Plus! Winter Zone, carnival, inflatables, games, an exotic petting zoo, carnival rides, and live performances. Visit pearlandparks.com for the latest information. Advance purchase tickets are being sold through Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Recreation Center, or online. Receive a $2 discount if you donate a canned good at the gate; maximum one discount per ticket.

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

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

High School Musicals, Now Showing

In elementary school, students are taught how to work together and learn music and maybe movements to enhance a story. By the time students reach high school, there are some who want to pursue the fine arts through drama and musicals.

Visual and performing arts students in our area school districts are now bringing up the curtain to present their love of musicals. The following listing reflects those area high schools and the programs they are presenting. Click on the high school name for dates, location and ticket information.

Clear Creek High School

Clear Falls High School

Clear Lake High School

Clear Springs High School

Dickinson High School

Friendswood High School

Pearland High School

Glenda Dawson High School

Texas City High School

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By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

“Polar Bear Plunge” to be Held in El Lago on January 24th

Residents of El Lago will get their chance to participate in an event not for the “faint of heart” on Saturday, January 24^th. The Polar Bear Plunge will be held at the city pool, located at 411 Tallowood Drive in El Lago, from 11:30 am to 1 pm.

Free to all residents, jump in the pool waters, (bring your own towel), and then enjoy the provided refreshments, (hot cocoa and hot dogs), and warm up by the fire pits.

For more information, call 291-326-1951.

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

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Arbor Day Celebration in Nassau Bay on January 23rd

“The Nassau Bay Garden Club invites all residents to the celebration of Arbor Day on (Friday) January 23rd at 11:00am in front of City Hall. Partnering with the Parks Department and children from St. Thomas Episcopal School, the Garden Club will host the celebration of the addition of a new tree to the front of City Hall.

After studying various possible trees, a Japanese Blueberry tree was selected. This hardy evergreen tree is attractive in all stages of its development. There will be songs from the students, a poem, a short history of Arbor Day, and words from city officials and council members.”

The Nassau Bay City Hall is located at 18100 Upper Bay Road, Suite 200. The Nassau Bay Garden Club is is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 1964.

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

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

League City’s Public Safety Building Open House Scheduled – January 17th

The construction of League City’s Public Safety Building, located at 555 West Walker St., began in the fall of 2012. Full occupancy was expected to be completed in August 2014, and an open house planned for November 2014 (but was postponed).

The City has now announced they will host an Open House for the public on Saturday, January 17^th, from 9 am to 1 pm. Demonstrations by the LC Police Department and LC Volunteer Fire Department will be presented, guided tours of the facility will be available, along with food and family fun activities.

[Photo taken by Pam Moore]

NOTE: In November 2012, Brockway Realty blogged City of League City Breaks Ground for New Public Safety Building; in January 2013, Interested in Watching Construction Online?; and in October 2014, September Update on League City’s Public Safety Building.

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

School District Rankings All Around Houston

For those of you looking to make a move to Houston and it's surrounding areas, or those already living here, according to Chron.com over 70 school districts were ranked and here are where some in our area stand in the rankings. Friendswood Independent School District ranked No. 1 and was followed closely by Clear Creek Independent School District at No. 4! For more information on how the districts were ranked and where others stand on the list take a look at the article below!

View the Chron.com Article

Posted By Katy Val Verde, Agent of Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

“Keep Friendswood Beautiful” Annual Tree Give-Away on January 17

The “Keep Friendswood Beautiful” Annual Tree Give-Away will be held on Saturday, January 17, from 8 am to 11 am, at Friendswood City Hall, located at 910 S. Friendswood Drive. One tree, (per Friendswood family), will be given; proof of residency is required.

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Butler Longhorn Museum Presents an Evening with “Donna B. The Ebony Cowgirl” on January 15th

Butler Longhorn Museum, located at 1220 Coryell St, League City, will begin their 2015 event schedule with a performance by Donna B. “The Ebony Cowgirl” on Saturday, January 15. A pre-show Social will begin at 6:30 pm; and performance will begin at 7 pm. Seating is limited; admission is $25 per person. Pease call the Butler Longhorn Museum, 281.332-1393, for more information.

Donna B, a native Texan, has been performing country music for 18 years. She sings all country music - from traditional to modern. Her sound has been described as a cross between Wynonna, Anne Murray, Terri Gibbs and Patsy Cline, with the energy of Tina Turner. She has received awards from several shows, including 6 time Female Vocalist of the Year and 3 time Entertainer of the Year. She was awarded Most Inspirational Entertainer of the Year by The Texas Opry Jamboree. For more info, please visit her website.

The Butler Museum is non-profit organization; their missions is to tell the unique story of the iconic breed of Texas longhorn cattle in addition to possessing a one-of-a-kind collection of western art and artifacts. More information can be found at their website.

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Whispering Lakes Ranch Report-2014 Round Up

Happy New Year, Whispering Lakes Ranch residents, and best wishes for a continued improvement in our home values!  As we look back over 2014, we had 23 home sales, ranging from a low price of $440,000 to a high of $740,000 with a median price of $560,000.  On a per square foot basis, we finished strong with a median price per foot of $119, continuing the price per foot that we’ve experienced for much of 2014.

The total volume of sales were down slightly from 2013 (26 compared to 2014’s 2013), but the median price has increased from 2013’s $548,074, and more importantly, price per foot has jumped a whopping 7.2% over the $111 per foot of 2013!

Penny Brockway is a licensed Realtor and Owner of Brockway Realty, LLC, a residential brokerage operating in the League City, Friendswood and Houston areas with 15 agents.  Penny and her husband James, a broker and co-owner of the company, are proud to call Whispering Lakes Ranch home.

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Lakes of South Shore 2014 Sales Report for December 2014

The end of year report for the Lakes of South Shore looks very similar to November’s YTD report with home prices in the Lakes steadily averaging around $92.24, up from $87.33 for the end of 2013, or an increase of a little over 5.62% on the sq.ft.

Other sales information as reported by the Houston Association of Realtors: There were 91 closed sales through December 31, 2014, ranging in adjusted sales price from $165,000 to $556,500 with an average of $250,523 ($92.24/sq. ft). (These values include 2 homes that were sold under foreclosure/auction.)

2013 saw a total of 113 closed sales, ranging in adjusted sales price of $142,799 to $500,000 with an average of $222,518 ($87.33/sq. ft).  (Please note that the 2013 sales price and price/sq.ft  do not include one home that was damaged by fire.

While the sales prices went up on average $28,000 (12.6%) from last year, the cumulative days on the market went down from an average of 63 days for 2013 to 42 days for 2014.  These numbers indicate that the Lakes of South Shore continues to be like most of the League City area maintaining a strong Seller’s Market.

Currently, there are 12 homes in the neighborhood listed for sale.  If you are interested in learning more about the Lakes of South Shore or other neighborhoods in the League City, TX, Clear Lake area, give me a call.

Cindy Dudley is a licensed agent with Brockway Realty, LLC a residential brokerage operating in the League City, Friendswood and Houston areas with 15 agents.  Cindy lives in the Lakes of South Shore Harbour along with her husband Chris and their two children.  She can be reached by text or phone at 281-900-1189 or email at cdudley@brockwayrealty.com

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Just Reduced in The Landing of League City

New pricing for this spacious 5 bedroom/ 2.5 bath home with private study located in the heart of League City. Generous sized lot and tons of upgrades including a fully remodeled kitchen, crown molding, custom built-ins, fresh paint, fixtures, and tiling for this move in ready home! Call 832-794-9024 for more details or to schedule an appointment today. $209,900

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

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Just Sold in Kendall Lakes! 346 Kendall Crest Dr

Just Sold in Kendall Lakes!

Brockway Realty was proud to represent the buyer in the purchase of 346 Kendall Crest Dr.

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Just Sold in Clear Lake Shores! 1027 Juniper Rd

Just Sold in Clear Lake Shores!

Brockway Realty was proud to represent the buyer in the purchase of 1027 Juniper Rd.

For more information, click here!

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog