Month of October Bay Area Activities and Events

Oct 1, Texas Gathering & 22^nd Annual Oak Tree Festival
Butler Longhorn Museum
More Details:  Butler Longhorn Museum Events Calendar

Oct 1-2, Pearland Art & Crafts on the Pavilion
Unique art and handmade crafts, entertainment
More Details:City of Pearland Event Calendar

Oct 4, Multiple Cities, Texas National Night Out
National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.
More Details:  Look for information on your city’s website

Oct 7-31, “Boo On the Boardwalk”
Multiple activities and events for children and adults.
More Details: kemahboardwalk.com

Oct 8, Alvin Fire Department: Fire Prevention Open House
Family activities, gas meter fire & fire extinguisher demos, hotdogs and more
More Details: Alvin Fire Department

Oct 13-17, Annual Harvest Moon Regatta
Lakewood Yacht Club, Seabrook
More Details: http://www.harvestmoonregatta.com/

Oct 14-15, Texas City-LaMarque Chamber of Commerce Bayou Fest 
Multiple activities and events for children and adults, live entertainment.
More Details: Texas City Event Calendar

Oct 15, League City Harvest Festival
Arts and craft goods for sale, hay ride, family activities & music
More Details: League City Event Calendar

Oct 15, 43^rd Annual Shrimporee
Space Center Rotary's major fundraising event, lots of food & beverages, shrimp and BBQ brisket lunch, live and silent auctions, entertainment …
More Details: Bay Area Houston Calendar

Oct 15-16, 10^th Annual Bike Around the Bay
Bike Around the Bay cycling event; supports Galveston Bay Foundation
More Details: Bike Around the Bay 2016

Oct 22, Drug Take-Back
Safely dispose of unwanted/expired medication
More Details: Check with your local Police Dept. to see if they are participating

Oct 22-23, Confederate Air Force Wings Over Houston Airshow
One of the top air shows in the United States; static display and reenactments
More Details: Wings Over Houston

Oct 29, Zombie Fun Run
Family Fun Run, zombie attire encouraged
More Details: Pearland Event Calendar

For the most current information about each event, select the “More Details” link shown.

Brockway Realty Blogs - Keeping you in touch with League City, the Galveston Bay Area, and beyond.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Say Hello to Sandy Joseph, Realtor, Brockway Realty!

As a lifelong Texas Gulf Coast resident who permanently resides on Galveston Island, Sandy can identify with those who have a desire to enjoy life in the coastal areas south of Houston, be it full time or as a weekend getaway from the day-to-day rush of the city.

View Sandy Joseph's Profile

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Listen to James Brockway Discuss “Everything Real Estate”

Tune in to KGBC 1540AM on Tuesday, October 4, at 9:00 AM for “EVERYTHING REAL ESTATE” with James Brockway of Brockway Realty and Brockway Commercial!

This Week’s Topic: "“Using Your Retirement Plan to Invest in Real Estate with Guest, Jeremy Ransom of Entrust Group”

Brockway Realty can be reached at (832) 225-2064, or via email info@brockwayrealty.com;  Office is located at 550 N. Egret Bay Blvd, Suite 110, League City, TX 77573.

KGBC 1540AM covers Baytown to West of I-45 and south to Galveston. Listeners can find KGBC 1540AM online via Tunein online using the Google Play app TuneIn for Android and iPhone.

Follow KGBC-1540AM on their Facebook page, for more information visit their website.

Brockway Realty Blogs - Keeping you in touch with League City, the Galveston Bay Area, and beyond.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Say Hello to Barbara Bullock, Realtor, Brockway Realty!

Being the expert negotiator she is, Barbara specializes in all aspects of Real Estate eliminating the complexity of selling, buying, leasing, or whatever your real estate needs may be. When you need results - Call Barbara First!!

View Barbara Bullock's Profile

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Just Listed at 307 Lazy Hollow Dr. in League City, Texas!

Two-Story Home in Countryside at $246,900
Gorgeous 4br, 2.5 bath home! Grande entry with new paint, light fixtures and leaded glass door. HUGE 1ST FLOOR Master has tall ceilings, custom windows, built-in's, exposed brick and natural light. Full of character and unique details. Backyard has a fire pit, koi pond, tropical landscaping and creek with fishing pier. 1300 sf deck rebuilt in 2014. No backyard neighbors and private! Dual zone AC, stainless appliances, granite counters and fireplace. In CCISD with direct access to Bay Area Blvd, 518, NASA RD1 and I45.

View the full listing details on Brockway Realty, LLC's website.

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James Brockway Discusses “Everything Real Estate” - Tuesday, Sept 27 on Radio KGBC 1540AM

Did you know the Bay Area has a radio station focused on the Bay Area! KGBC 1540AM covers Baytown to West of I-45 and south to Galveston. Listeners can find KGBC 1540AM online via Tunein online using the Google Play app TuneIn for Android and iPhone.

Tune in to KGBC 1540AM on Tuesday, September 27, at 9:00 AM for “EVERYTHING REAL ESTATE” with James Brockway of Brockway Realty and Brockway Commercial!

This Week’s Topic: "Basics of Commercial Real Estate Investing"

Brockway Realty can be reached at (832) 225-2064, or via email info@BrockwayRealty.com;  Office is located at 550 N. Egret Bay Blvd, Suite 110, League City, TX 77573.

Follow KGBC-1540AM on their Facebook page, for more information visit their website.

Brockway Realty Blogs - Keeping you in touch with League City, the Galveston Bay Area, and beyond.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Say Hello to Canon Doyle, Agent, Brockway Commercial!

Canon believes that understanding the market, and having strong insight on your options is essential to finding the right property for you. His passion for real estate in second to none, and hopes that one day he can help you find the property essential to your business.

View Canon Doyle's Profile

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Your Links to Bay Area High School 2016 Football Schedules and Standings

Bay Area high school football teams have begun playing their pre-season games and will soon start their Texas UIL (University Interscholastic League) games. If you would like to keep track of how the Bay Area high school football teams are doing, you can find all the schools listed on the MaxPreps website.

If you want to check on the dates, times, and locations of the football games for the 2016 season check the quick link to each district’s Varsity Football schedule can be found at:

Alvin ISD

Clear Creek ISD
All five (5) High School schedules are shown on one page

Dickinson ISD

Friendswood ISD

Pearland ISD
Pearland High School | Glenda Dawson High School

Texas City ISD
Texas City High School | La Marque High School

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

Brockway Realty Blogs - Keeping you in touch with League City, the Galveston Bay Area, and beyond.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

League City’s “Five Corners” Construction Begins with Demolition

In an effort to keep our readers up-to-date on news about the Five Corners Realignment Project, in League City, Brockway Realty reports the following information.

Oftentimes, in order to build something new, something old must be torn down. The realignment of FM 270, FM 2094 and FM 518 (League City) has begun by changing the ‘scenery’. The billboard located on FM518 next to the Mattress Firm Building was removed on September 14^th. The Mattress Firm building was demolished on September 15^th, 2016.

The City of League City has been documenting progress of the Five Corners Realignment Project with videos on their YouTube channel..

Brockway Realty has published the following blogs about the Five Corners Project: “Five Corners” Public Meeting Set for Thursday, July 23rd , July 22, 2015;  Residents Anticipate Less Congestion at the “Five Corners”, August 8, 2016; Updates Announced About the “Five Corners” Realignment in League City , August 19, 2016.

Brockway Realty Blogs - Keeping you in touch with League City, the Galveston Bay Area, and beyond.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Just Sold! 321 Primrose Ln, League City, Texas

Cindy Dudley of Brockway Realty represented the buyers on the closing of this home at 321 Primrose Ln. in League City, Texas. If you’re planning to buy a home we can assist in making the process easy. Give us a call at (832) 225-2064 and let us help you find your dream home!

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

James Brockway Discusses “Everything Real Estate” - Sept 20 on Radio KGBC 1540AM

Did you know the Bay Area has a radio station focused on the Bay Area! KGBC 1540AM covers Baytown to West of I-45 and south to Galveston. Listeners can find KGBC 1540AM online via Tunein online using the Google Play app TuneIn for Android and iPhone.

Tune in to KGBC 1540AM on Tuesday, September 20, at 9:00 AM for “EVERYTHING REAL ESTATE” with James Brockway of Brockway Realty and Brockway Commercial!

This Week’s Topic: “"Home Buying - Step by Step"

Brockway Realty can be reached at (832) 225-2064, or via email info@BrockwayRealty.com;  Office is located at 550 N. Egret Bay Blvd, Suite 110, League City, TX 77573.

Follow KGBC-1540AM on their Facebook page, for more information visit their website.

Brockway Realty Blogs - Keeping you in touch with League City, the Galveston Bay Area, and beyond.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

For Sale by Brockway Realty Luxury Home in Whispering Lakes Ranch at $864,990

Look no more! Imagine yourself in this home that has it all! This palatial home offers 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, master suite with sitting room and fireplace, exercise room, study, game room, media room, large closets and outdoor paradise!

View the full listing details on Brockway Realty, LLC's website.

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JUST LISTED AT 3409 QUEENSBURG IN FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS!

MUST SEE! Gorgeous, well-maintained Perry Home located in sought after CCISD is priced to sell! Relax on the front porch, swim in your tropical pool, or enjoy friends around your fire-pit. This home has everything your family needs-office, formal dining, game room, media room, 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and a 3 car garage with custom built-ins! Beautiful wood floors down and plantation shutters throughout make it a must own! Chef's kitchen with island, double oven and serving bar. LOW TAXES!

View the full listing details on Brockway Realty, LLC's website.

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Bay Area Cities Rank in “2016 Safest Places in Texas” ValuePenguin.com Report

ValuePenguin.com, a personal finance website, conducts research on a variety of subjects that focus on helpful topics for consumers. This information generally helps consumers to become more knowledgeable about investing their time and money.

ValuePenguin.com recently published “2016 Safest Places in Texas”, a report that ranked 217 cities in Texas with a total population of at least 10,000 to over 50,000. With so much population growth, the ValuePenguin.com team analyzed the most recent FBI Crime Report to determine the safest places in the Lone Star State.

The short list from this report shows the following Bay Area cities, in their population category and ranking:  Large Division (over 50k) - #10. League City; Mid-Sized Division (20k-50k) - #3. Friendswood; and Small Division (10k to 20k) - #10. Seabrook.

The Bay Area cities and their ranking in the “2016 Safest Places in Texas” (full list, 1-217) are:

#9. Friendswood;  #24. Seabrook;  #56. League City;  #63. Pearland;  and #96. Dickinson.

The methodology used by ValuePenguin.com to compile this list of the 217 cities safest places by ValuePenguin.com can be found on their website.

Brockway Realty Blogs - Keeping you in touch with League City, the Galveston Bay Area, and beyond.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Businesses Coming Soon to the Bay Area

The following businesses/companies/establishments* are projected to open in the Bay Area. We hope to update this report at least once a month to keep you informed of the growth in the area.

Baybrook Mall - Friendswood

• The Container Store
• Field & Stream
• Dick’s Sporting Goods
• REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
• Anthropologie
• Uberrito Fresh Mex
• Golf Galaxy
• Total Wine (Spring 2017)

Dickinson Crossing Shopping Center – FM 517 & FM 646 - Dickinson

• TJ Reed’s Better Burgers & Shakes
• The Angry Chicken
• (no company name provided) a day care & a real estate office

Victory Lakes Town Center - League City

• El Polo Loco
• Tight Ends Sports Bar and Grill (At the former Quaker Steak & Grill location)

Mall of the Mainland – Texas City

• 70,000 sq. ft. of the previous location for J.C. Penney store will be redeveloped as a climate-controlled storage facility

Texas City Independent School District – Industrial Trades Education Center: $8 mil project, 30,000 sq. ft., being built at 1400 Ninth Ave North, Texas City, projected to open Jan 2017.

“The Delaney” at South Shore Harbour – League City: Under construction on Marina Bay Drive; 4-story building; 11-acre project will have 120 independent living apartments, 55 apartments for assisted living and 32 units for memory care.

Brockway Realty Blogs - Keeping you in touch with League City, the Galveston Bay Area, and beyond.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC



Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

James Brockway Discusses “Everything Real Estate” - Sept 13 - KGBC 1540AM

Did you know the Bay Area has a radio station focused on the Bay Area! KGBC 1540AM covers Baytown to West of I-45 and south to Galveston. Listeners can find KGBC 1540AM online via Tunein online using the Google Play app TuneIn for Android and IPhone.

Tune in to KGBC 1540AM on Tuesday, September 13, at 9:30AM for “EVERYTHING REAL ESTATE” with James Brockway of Brockway Realty and Brockway Commercial!

This week, James will be discussing: Developments in the Bay Area, Part 2

Brockway Realty can be reached at 832.225-2064, or via email INFO@BrockwayRealty.com;  Office is located at 550 N. Egret Bay Blvd, Suite 110, League City, TX 77573.

Follow KGBC-1540AM on their Facebook page, for more information visit their website.

Brockway Realty Blogs - Keeping you in touch with League City, the Galveston Bay Area, and beyond.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Just Sold! 1518 Bay Berry Ln In Pasadena, Texas

Penny Brockway of Brockway Realty represented the sellers on the closing of this home at 1518 Bay Berry Ln. in Pasadena, Texas. If you’re planning to sell your home, we can assist in making the process easy. Give us a call at (832) 225-2064 and let us create a marketing plan specific for your home!

View the full listing details on Brockway Realty, LLC's website.

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Just Sold! 2112 Black Duck Dr. in League City, Texas

Cynthia Dudley of Brockway Realty represented the sellers on the closing of this home at 2112 Black Duck Dr. in League City, Texas. If you’re planning to sell your home, we can assist in making the process easy. Give us a call at (832) 225-2064 and let us create a marketing plan specific for your home!

View the full listing details on Brockway Realty, LLC's website.

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Just Reduced By Brockway Realty! Beachfront Condo in Galveston at $375,700

Located on the Seawall at Stewart Beach, this beach front condo includes all the amenities you would expect. Comes complete with beautiful lobby/reception with concierge, panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico, a theater, fitness center, game room, lounge area, heated pool, and located just minutes from Galveston's historic downtown Strand District with shops, restaurants and nightlife. This spacious luxury condominium boasts 1183 square feet which includes 2 bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms including a convenient half bathroom for your guests, granite countertops in kitchen with all appliances (including enclosed storage area with washer and dryer) and a large covered patio overlooking the pool with a fantastic view of the Gulf.

View the full listing details on Brockway Realty, LLC's website.

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For Sale at 8302 Burwood Park in Spring, Texas!

Two-Story Home in Champion Forest at $214,000
This impressive two-story home features four bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, and a two-car detached garage with an apartment. The kitchen has granite counters, stainless appliances and travertine tile. Master bedroom downstairs with 3 secondary bedrooms upstairs. Large laundry room with built-ins, fresh paint, updated tile and wood floors downstairs, and carpet up.

View the full listing details on Brockway Realty, LLC's website.

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Just Reduced By Brockway Realty! Two-Story Home in The Oaks of Clear Creek at $239,900

Gorgeous, well-kept 3/2.5/2 home on a cul-de-sac has REAL hardwoods throughout downstairs and updated kitchen appliances and countertops! You have to see this home! The backyard is huge and beautifully landscaped with plenty of trees and privacy. In the highly sought after CCISD school district and just walking distance from the elementary school, park, pool and tennis courts. Centrally located and just minutes from I-45, Hwy 3, Hwy 96 and 518 - easy for commuters to Houston or Galveston.

View the full listing details on Brockway Realty, LLC's website.

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Just Reduced By Brockway Realty! Updated Home in Inwood Forest at $184,900

GORGEOUS, fully renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in Inwood Forest! This home has it all! Completely renovated kitchen-cabinetry, tile, granite, appliances, hardware, fixtures and lighting. New flooring throughout, new doors, baseboards, fresh paint, new lighting, blinds, hardware and fixtures throughout. Bathrooms have been fully renovated with new plumbing, tubs, commodes, granite, sinks, fixtures, lighting, hardware and travertine tile. Huge backyard on a greenbelt/bayou and room for a pool.

View the full listing details on Brockway Realty, LLC's website.

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Just Reduced By Brockway Realty! Lakefront Home in Whispering Lakes Ranch at $714,900

This energy efficient lakefront home located in Clear Creek ISD's sought after Education Village gives you over 5,000 square feet of living space on over an acre of land and is highlighted by a salt water, heated, pool! The outdoor kitchen gives you an opportunity to prepare amazing meals while enjoying the beauty of the backyard. The interior floor plan offers an abundance of entertaining and private family spaces including a game room and media room.

View the full listing details on Brockway Realty, LLC's website.

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