Road Projects Update from League City’s City Manager

Mark Rohr, City Manager for the City of League City, recently reported on current and upcoming road projects.

FM 2094 Paving Repair Project: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) began work on the FM 2094 (Marina Bay Drive) Paving Repair Project on June 9, 2014. Work is estimated to last 45 days. The contractor is proposing to modify the construction traffic control plan by detouring all of the eastbound traffic to the northern side of the divided roadway and making the westbound lanes two-way traffic, within the limits of the repairs. TxDOT has requested that a representative from League City be present during the exploratory excavation of the roadway subsurface to evaluate if any of the subsurface problems involve City facilities.

Update on the Calder Road Waterline Construction: Crews are continuing to work on Calder Road waterline construction and the Gulf Coast Water Authority’s contractor expects to have the road open to the public again by the end of June, weather permitting. Phase 1 of the project extends from IH-45 to the Calder Road Water Plant. The second phase of lining is currently in progress and will extend from the water plant to Ervin Street. This phase began Wednesday, April 30 and required Calder Road to be converted to one-way, northbound only, from Ervin St. to League City Pkwy.  The City has made a concerted effort to communicate with the contractor and reduce delays to the motorists and to keep the construction site clean and move barricades when possible. The street department is working to address a number of potholes on this roadway section.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Texas Outlaw Challenge and 7th Annual Poker Run to be Held June 19-22

The Texas Outlaw Challenge and Annual Poker Run returns to the Bay Area from Thursday, June 19, through Sunday, June 22. This event is full of fun, parties and activities focused on high–end performance boating. The 2014 event schedule can be found on the organizer’s website.

Some of the major activities over the four days span include the Horsepower Car Show, Steel Horse Bike Show, Outlaw Corral, and the 100 Plus MPH Club Extreme Shoot-out. Besides water activities on Clear Lake and Galveston Bay, there will be events held in area venues such as: Kemah Boardwalk, Alan’s Swamp Shack, Jackie’s Brickhouse, Top Water Grill and more. Proceeds from this event benefit local volunteer aquatic conservation efforts and other selected charities.

Registration and Contact information can be found at the Texas Outlaw Challenge and Annual Poker Run 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

League City Waterline Shutdown Planned - June 17 & June 24

“State Highway 3 -42” Waterline Shutdown/Water Restrictions: The on-going construction of the City’s largest water distribution facility, located at 18530 State Highway 3 in Webster, will require two major shutdowns of the 42” water line delivering approximately 80 percent of the City’s surface water supply. This construction-related activity is necessary for the installation of multiple isolation valves needed for construction to continue.

The shutdowns are scheduled to occur on Tuesday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 24 and are expected to last 10-16 hours each. Both dates are subject to change, based on weather or unforeseen circumstances.

In an effort to ensure regulatory compliant water service during each event, the City may enact the Stage 3 Emergency Water Shortage Conditions of the Drought Contingency Plan, beginning the day of each planned event lasting through the duration of work activity, until system operations are fully restored.”

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Join Brockway Realty at Quaker Steak & Lube's Grand Opening June 18th

Be there for all the food and fun this Wednesday as Quaker Steak & Lube opens the doors on its first League City restaurant.

Enjoy great food, fun and games and make sure to stop by Brockway Realty's vendor booth as we take part in the celebration.

Read all about it!

Visit Quaker Steak & Lube's Website

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Happy Father's Day from Brockway Realty

“A man never stands as tall as when he kneels to help a child.”
– By Knights of Pythagoras

~ Happy Father’s Day from Brockway Realty, LLC. ~

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

New League City Businesses Receive Operating Permits in May

The City of League City’s Economic Development Department has released their report that eleven (11) new businesses have received operations permits during the month of May.

The New Businesses and Their Locations

• The Swanky Dog Spa - 218 South FM 270
• Nautic Adventures of Christ Daycare - 3311 FM 518, STE. 300
• Black Label Wine of Texas - 1760 W Walker, STE 500
• Transco Management Group - 1205 Butler Rd.
• Shamano Hobbies - 651 FM 646, STE A
• Ringo Enterprises - 1320 S. HWY 3
• PHP – Resale - 1401 Link Rd, #5
• Cambo Donut - 1212 W Main, STE B
• U Can Crossfit - 1251 Butler
• Industrial Steam Cleaning - 1251 Butler, A-4
• Realty Executives Advantage - 2121 W Main, STE A

For more information about retail development in League City, visit the League City Economic Development website.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty, LLC

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

League City Announces City Pool Hours

School days are in the past and the daily temperatures are heating up; time to hit the pool! If you don’t have a pool in your backyard, consider visiting the pool in your city.

The League City Pool’s regular season schedule is May 24^th to September 1^st. The (weekly) full schedule is Sunday through Saturday from 1 pm to 8:30 pm.  Pool passes are available to League City residents (age 3 and up) for a fee of $10 per person; non-resident fee passes are available (age 3 and up) for a fee of $20 per person. Daily fees without passes for Youth (age 0 and under) are $1.50 and for Adult (age 10 and up) are $2.00.

Red Cross Certified Swimming lessons are also offered at the City pool, more information can be found on the City’s website. Contact the Parks & Recreation Department at Hometown Heroes Park, located at 2105 Dickinson Avenue, or stop by the City Pool, located at 450 West Walker.

Check your city’s website or homeowner’s news for information about when your local or community pool is open for the summer.

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Update on Gulf Freeway South Widening Project in the Bay Area

Texas Department of Transportation’s, (TxDOT),  widening of Interstate 45 from Dixie Farm Road to Medical Center Boulevard is a huge project for the state, region, and community, as this project results in enhanced mobility for the 250,000 vehicles daily that traverse this important artery.
TxDoT’s project includes widening the Interstate’s main lanes to five lanes in each direction, demolishing the bridges at Bay Area Boulevard and El Dorado (Dixie Farm Road has already been completed) to facilitate smoother main lane mobility, reconfiguring some of the on and off connections, and enhancing the feeder roads both north and southbound.

An Estimated Timeline for This Work is as Follows

• Southbound Frontage Road North of Bay Area Boulevard — June 2014-October 2014
• Southbound Frontage Road South of Bay Area Boulevard — October2014-November 2014
• Demolish Bay Area Boulevard Bridge — January 2015
• Reopen Bay Area Boulevard at I-45 — April-May 2015
• Work on Northbound Frontage Road — January 2015-June 2015

[Photo Source: Houston Chronicle]

By Pamela Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Have You Visited the Whispering Lakes Ranch Community Website?

If you are a homeowner in Whispering Lakes Ranch or are thinking about buying a home in our fantastic community, please take a look at the community website at www.wlrhome.com.  Here you will find updates on upcoming events; future HOA meetings and minutes from past ones; all sorts of documents including deed restrictions and bylaws; valuable links to other sites; and contact information.

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Brockway Realty Celebrates its 10th Year Serving the Houston Area

Since its founding in 2004, Brockway Realty has dedicated itself to providing an environment whereby, whether our clients are buying a $100,000 or $1,000,000 home, they will get superior treatment and the most efficient transaction.

With an emphasis on training and using the latest technology to create a smooth process, Brockway Realty believes in staying on top of every facet of real estate brokerage.  Our clients have the tools to be more technologically savvy and we believe we should be too.

However, we understand that technology is merely a tool and our personal relationships with our clients are of utmost importance.  As a client of Brockway Realty, our clients will be treated as if they are our only client and we will work tirelessly to provide the best service possible.

With agents all around the Houston area, including outlying areas such as League City, Pearland, Friendswood, Katy, Tomball and Cypress, we can assist you in whatever neighborhood you want to live.  We also have extensive experience with commercial transactions.  Coming soon, Dallas!

Visit us at www.brockwayrealty.com where you can search for properties across the Houston area and find helpful tools to understand the buying and selling process.

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog