How Will You Spend Halloween in Spring, Texas?

It’s October and that means it is time for you to plan your Halloween in Spring Texas. Are you a trying to figure out what’s going on for Halloween in and around Spring? Well I’m here to tell that, Spring-Klein area has lot’s to offer! Whether you’re big or small, into Halloween, or are searching for an alternative, you can take your kid’s out (or yourself) and have a great time.  I better warn you, Halloween in Spring will really be a weekend of incredible action so prepare yourself and make some plans now.

Need some ideas to help you prepare for Halloween in Spring? It’s not just a weekend it’s a month of Halloween events in the Spring area. See a few of these Halloween ideas below and then start planning your activities with a few Halloween events in mind.

For Family Fun all through the month, check out these great activities, Cypress United Methodist Church reprises its annual Pumpkin Patch 2009, which takes place on a daily basis beginning Sat, Oct 10, 2009 and continues until Sat, Oct 31, 2009. The Beneke Elementary to Host Fall Carnival takes place on Sat, Oct 17, 2009, and The Cynthia B. Woods Pavilion will hold its annual Houston Symphony’s Hocus Pocus Pops on Fri, Oct 23, 2009. On Sat, Oct 24, 2009, The Montgomery County YMCA will hold its annual Halloween at the YMCA. The fun continues on Halloween Weekend with the Founders Baptist Annual Fall Festival on Fri, Oct 30, 2009 and the WEE WUNS FALL FESTIVAL, on Sat, Oct 31, 2009.

For Adults looking to get in on the fun, consider Halloween in Spring at the Halloween Ball at Martini Blvd where you will have a chance to win cash prizes for the sexist, scariest, & most original costumes and enjoy the musical styling’s of Go DJ Fire. If you are into Haunted Houses, ScreamWorld Haunted House, is open until the first weekend in November.

And as always, there is trick or treating. No matter what activity you choose please use common sense and be sure to exercise these safety tips to be sure you have a safe Halloween:

1. Use costumes that are bright and reflective and are flame retardent.
2. Do not allow small children to trick or treat alone.
3. Review safety rules, and guidelines with children before leaving home.
4. Obtain flashlights with fresh batteries for all children and their escorts.
5. Don’t allow kids to eat treats until a parent has check the items.
6. Take a cell phone out with you.
7. Don’t Drink and Drive.
8. Have a designated driver or taxi cab company number in your cell phone.
9. Use Common Sense.

Don’t know what you’re going to wear, check out Spirit Halloween World and Danny’s Trix & Kix for the latest costume gear.

As word comes in of all the great parties I’ll begin to post all the details right on Spring’s Community Calendar! Just make sure you check back often and stay up to date! Make sure you are prepared for a weekend of Halloween fun in Spring. Don’t forget to  to perserve your Halloween memories.

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Spring Texas News Update – 10/14/2009

KISD Bond Steering Committee Reconvenedering Committee Reconvened

Spring, TX. The 2007 Klein ISD Bond Steering Committee composed of parents, teachers, community members, and other district personnel will reconvene to consider future use of 2008 bond funds. The committee will consider the 2009 report from the Population and Survey Analysts (PASA) and the district’s current financial data. The committee will meet on November 10, November 16, and December 10 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the board room of the KISD (7200 Spring Cypress Road, Klein 77379).

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Muffins You’ll Make Again

…And again! Mom likes them because they are easy to make. Dad is amazed they taste so good. Kids like them because they get to eat them with their fingers! Enjoy them as part of a healthy breakfast or snack. Banana Date Muffins

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Major Elementary Dedication Scheduled for Oct. 19

Houston, TX. Spring ISD will hold a dedication ceremony for Helen Major Elementary School at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19. The school opened in August 2009 at 16855 Sugar Pine Dr. just south of FM 1960 under the leadership of Principal J.C. Harville.

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Spring man chosen as featured artist for Via Colori 2009

The Center for Hearing and Speech (CHS) recently announced its 2009 Via Colori CHS Featured Artist team of Bryan Higgins and Kenneth Pierson; the El Paso Featured Artist, Melanie Stimmell; and the Quantum Energy Partners Featured Artist, Lysa Ashley.

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Tee Up for Education on Oct. 27

Spring, TX. Golf experience will not be required to have a good time at the Spring ISD Education Foundation Tee Up for Education Golf Tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Cypresswood Golf Club, 21602 Cypresswood Dr. Tournament organizers have planned an event that will offer something for everyone starting at noon with a shotgun start and ending with a dinner and silent auction at 5:30 p.m.

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A Preview of Constituitional Amendments up for vote from Debbie Riddle

Austin, TX. Early voting for the upcoming constitutional amendments will start on Monday, October 19th and last until October 30th. Constitutional amendment ballots can be a little mysterious and intimidating sometimes, but they are just as important as any other election. The Texas Constitution is what protects your rights as a citizen of our Sovereign State, and it is important to be an active and informed participant in the process of making changes to this valuable document.

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Veterans Day in the Klein ISD

Spring, TX. The Klein ISD invites members of the Klein community to the annual Veterans Day program on November 11 at Klein Memorial Stadium, 16715 Stuebner Airline Drive. The program to be presented by the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) begins at 9:00 a.m. Veterans and active duty military personnel will be recognized. The Klein Forest High School Air Force JROTC will be responsible for the pass in review ceremony. The speaker for the program will be Mr. Jim McIngvale (Mattress Mack).

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Astronaut Keynote Speaker for Third Annual Summit

Spring, TX. The North Harris County Branch American Association of University Women (AAUW) in conjunction with Klein Forest High School provided the 2009 Sophomore Summit to encourage tenth grade students to plan now for success. As principal Mr. Bill Lakin stated, “If you are only thinking about today, you are way behind. Look further than today and tomorrow. Dare to dream.”

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Klein Forest Presents a New Take on Romeo and Juliet

Spring, TX. Romeo and Juliet: the setting – after Hurricane Ike in Galveston, Texas; the main characters – members of two houses/families from a high school; the script: the original Romeo and Juliet with a modern interpretation; the date and time for the production – October 15, 16, and 17 with curtain opening at 7:00 p.m.; tickets: – $5.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door; on-line ticket sales: http://kleinforestdrama.org; additional information – call Klein Forest High School at 832-484-4500.

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Kaiser Teacher Surprised by Visit from OfficeMax

Spring, TX. Kaiser Elementary School received a surprise visit on October 6 from OfficeMax as part of a nationwide event called “A Day Made Better.” Store manager Raul Herrera from the Willowbrook OfficeMax and employees Bobbie Douglan, Michael Behannon, and Adrian Swanson made the presentation to Ms. Krystie Marcis, the reading specialist of Kaiser.

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Klein Teachers Prepare for Third Grade Field Trip

Spring, TX. Teachers from Klein ISD elementary schools attended an open house/training session at the Pearl Fincher Museum of the Fine Arts in preparation for this fall’s third grade field trip to the Cypress Creek Cultural Center. While at the Pearl Fincher Museum, teachers learned about the exhibit, “An American View: The Hosek Collection of American Art,” what goes on behind the scene at the museum to create an exhibit, and the on-going educational programs offered by the museum.

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Duggan Baker Swam for US in Taiwan

Spring, TX. Duggan Baker, a senior at Klein High School, was one of ten U. S. swimmers who participated in the 2009 Deaflympics in Taiwan. He swims for Klein High School and the Premier Aquatic Club of Klein (PACK). He swam 14 times in seven days surpassing his personal best records in 13 of 14 events. Prior to the meets, Duggan and his teammates participated in a 10 day Deaflympics training camp.

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Wunsche Accepting Applications for 2010-11 School Year

Spring, TX. Spring ISD students who are interested in attending Carl Wunsche Sr. High School during the 2010-11 school year may apply online now through Oct. 31. The application is available on the CWHS home page at academy.springisd.org. Students need to be enrolled in and attending either Dekaney High School, Spring High School or Westfield High School to apply.

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Career Destination Event Will Focus on Learning Opportunities Oct. 22

Spring, TX. A Spring ISD Career Destination event will be held from 7 to 9 pm Thursday, Oct. 22 at Carl Wunsche Sr. High School, 900 Wunsche Loop. The purpose of the event is to provide information about Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses and 21st century learning opportunities that are available to Spring ISD students.

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IB short notes

Spring, TX. „« IB students will host a luncheon and roundtable discussion on November 3rd with intermediate school counselors. The purpose is to provide counselors with an overview and information to share with 8th graders who may be considering this challenging academic program

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Klein Offers Peer Mediation Training

Spring, TX. As part of its multifaceted approach to creating safe schools, the Klein ISD offers peer mediation training so that staff members can lead students to solve disagreements before they escalate into discipline problems. In per mediation, students who are trained as mediators apply problem-solving strategies to assist their peers in settling disputes in a manner satisfying to all parties. A total of 25 campuses have participated in the training over the past two years.

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Brad Froebel Leads on Campus and at District Level

Spring, TX. Mr. Brad Froebel serves as the Tiger Tribune newspaper and Legacy yearbook sponsor at Klein Collins High School. As the school’s first journalism teacher, he and his students have created a program that brings recognition to the school. He is also the chairperson of the Klein District Instructional Development Council (DIDC).

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Benfer Volunteer Serves as KISD Volunteer of the Month

Spring, TX. Ms. Chrissy Spring is the October volunteer of the month for the Klein ISD. She volunteers every day at Benfer Elementary School.

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College Visits

Spring, TX. Students in Klein ISD will not be counted absent for up to two days during their eleventh and/or twelfth grade years, if they visit an accredited institution of higher education for the purpose of determining an interest in attending the institution. This change was adopted by the Texas Legislature and adopted as part of KISD policy.

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Airport Employees Contribute to Ponderosa Food Pantry

Spring, TX. Students and staff involved with the Helping Hands group at Ponderosa Elementary School got a helping hand from the Houston Airport System (HAS) recently when a pick-up truckload of nonperishable food items and backpacks was delivered to the school.

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Spring ISD Earns Superior Rating in Financial Accountability

Spring, TX. For the seventh consecutive year, Spring ISD has earned a rating of Superior Achievement, the highest rating possible from the Financial Accountability Rating System of Texas, which is commonly referred to as School FIRST.

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Children’s Museum Visits Epps Island Parents

Spring, TX. Ms. Mary Ellen Salas, the senior manager for school partnerships at the Houston Children’s Museum, and Ms. Rosa Campos and Ms. Minerva Perez of the museum presented a class for parents of Epps Island Elementary School to learn how to use everyday household items to teach science to their children.

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Sarah Barrington Creates Sculpture at Western Art Academy

Spring, TX. Sarah Barrington earned a scholarship to study at the Western Art Academy through the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. As the winner of a special merit recognition in the Klein ISD Rodeo Art Contest, she was eligible to apply for the scholarship.

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Mueller Students Display Pinwheels for Peace

Spring, TX. On International World Peace Day, September 21, students at Mueller Elementary School placed over 630 pinwheels on display at their school. The display is a public statement about the school’s commitment to being a place where acts of hatred are not acceptable.

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Woodlands Church Donates Backpacks to Greenwood Forest Students

Spring, TX. Members of the Warriors Worship Center located in The Woodlands gave 75 new backpacks to Greenwood Forest Elementary School. The pastor Mr. Michael Constantine and members of the church visited the school to make the donation.

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Klein Forest Volunteer Receives State Recognition

[center]Friends of the Forest: fostering a culture of achievement through example and service[/center] Spring, TX. Ms. Lucy Blome, a volunteer at Klein Forest High School, was recognized by the State Board of Education (SBOE) on September 18, as a Hero for Children. She was selected by Mr. Lawrence Allen Jr. who is the vice chair of the SBOE. As the District 4 board member, he represents about 1.4 million people in the Houston area in the Harris and Fort Bend counties.

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Wal-Mart at Epps Island Elementary School

Spring, TX. Epps Island teacher Ms. Kendal Mathews received a Wal-Mart gift card as part of the corporation’s Teacher Rewards Program. Shown with Ms. Mathews are Ms. Rosie Torres (left) and Ms. Edna Brown (right) of the Cutten Road Wal-Mart.

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KISD Students Achieve Success in Jazz Band Competition

Spring, TX. On September 21, students from the Klein ISD participated in the UIL Region Jazz Auditions. Of the 20 students selected for the all-region jazz band, eight were from Klein Forest High School and one was from Klein Collins High School. The Klein Forest students were as follows: Johan Webster, Ross Richardson, Zach Steele, Willy Vu, Trevor Mills, Josh Gu, Eric Spellman, and Patrick Williams. Chris Padilla of Klein Collins was his school’s student selected for the all-region jazz band.

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AAUW and Klein Forest Plan Summit

Spring, TX. The North Harris County Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and Klein Forest High School united in preparation for The Summit on October 7 for tenth grade young men and women. The joint project directors are Ms. Susan Muirhead of Klein Forest and Ms. Kati Woodward of the AAUW.

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Klein ISD News Briefs – September 21, 2009

KHS Chorale on TV.

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Local Track Club is off to a Great Start!

The Spring-Klein based Texas Stallions have good start to summer track season.

 

Spring, TX, May 3, 2009. – Nineteen local athletes were involved in their first meets of the Season—Houston Heat meet held on April 25 and Houston Pacesetter meet held on May 2. Though the Stallions season got off to a late start, their season start shows lots of promise for the coming months.

The Stallions first meet of the season was a USA Track & Field, Inc. (USATF) sanctioned event held by the Houston Heat at Dekaney High School with a variety of track and field events for youth 5 – 19 years old. Ten boys and six girls took part in events that were held by age groups: Primary (5-8), Bantam (9-10), 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18. Awards were given for the top-six finishers in each age group, except the primary division received awards for the top-six finishers in each heat. In all the stallions took home four top-six finishes.

The top-six finishers were: Ahmad Cummings, a primary boy, who took 6th place in the 400m with a time of 1:59 in his heats. Lavoxkeia Carnes a primary girl who to 2nd in her heat in the 100m with a time of 16.81 and was the 5th place overall winner in the 100m and 4th in the 400m with a time of 1:21.76. Jarius Chevalier an intermediate boy took 4th place in the 1500m with a time of 6:26.

In their second meet the Texas Stallions participated in an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) sanctioned event held by the Houston Pace Setters at Aldine High School, Bill Smith Stadium. Awards were given for the top-six finishers in each age group. In all the stallions took home seven top-six finishes.

The top-six finishers were: Lavoxkeia Carnes a primary girl who took 3rd place in the 100m with a time of 16.72 seconds and 2nd place in the 400m with a time of 1:16. Christopher Ward a bantam boy was 5th in the 1500m with a time of 6:16.96. LaMika LaFrance took 4th place in the midget girls 100m with a time of 14.8 and 2nd place in the 200m with at time of 29.53. Youth boys Alexander Brooks took 2nd place in the 1500m with at time of 5:18.70 and Anthony Grant took 4th place in the shot put with a throw of 10’ 4”.

The Stallions can be seen next Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the USATF Sanctioned event held by the Northwest Flyers. The meet will be held at Klein Memorial Stadium, 16503 Stuebner Airline Road, Spring, TX 77379 at 8:30 am. The Texas Stallions Stable consists of Adam White, Ahmad Cummings, Alexander Brooks, Anthony Grant, Audreanecia Hagan, Brittany Collins, Christopher Collins, Christopher Ward, Hunter Cork, Jarius Chevalier, Jonathan Carnes, Kaleb Bryant, Kaylan Harris, LaKayla LaFrance, LaMika LaFrance, Lavoxkeia Carnes, and Zhanna Brooks.

A youth Track and Field Club, the Texas Stallions are based in Spring Texas. Practices are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at Klein Oak High School and Klein Collins High School respectively. Athlete registration and sponsor opportunities still exist, if you are interested in being a part of the Texas Stallions team please contact our registrar Erica Skinner at (832)-866-2026 or email txstallions@att.net.
About the Texas Stallions Youth Track Club
The Texas Stallions Youth Track Club is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that is sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Gulf Association and the USA Track and Field (USATF) Gulf Association youth track programs for boys and girls from ages 6 to 18 years old. Our track club is dedicated to the development of youth track and field athletes in the North Houston area. Our objectives are: to challenge our youth through track and field, and to strive for excellence in every life endeavor; to teach fundamental track and field principles that will equip youth athletes with the skills to compete on a national level; To develop the minds and bodies for future leadership athletic training and discipline; and to develop a spirit of competitiveness that will foster a desire to always strive for excellence. Our website is located at http://www.eteamz.com/txstallionstrack/. 

About ExploreSpring.com

Explore Spring Texas is a locally owned and operated online city guide and business directory for Spring TX. There you can find all kinds of services – from restaurants and automobiles to shopping and home services. A online community resource for Spring & Klein TX, providing local news, real estate, jobs, calendar & events, free press releases, free classified ads, free garage sale ads, monthly photo contests, affordable advertising and more. ExploreSpring.com provides a central online location 24 hours a day to find information relevant to the Spring TX Community. The web site is located at http://www.explorespring.com. 

ExploreSpring.com News Highlights 3/27/2009

Human Services Professional Institute (HSPI) Schedules April Seminar

Seminar on Ethics is Set for Friday, April 3 The Human Services Professional Institute (HSPI) at Lone Star College-Montgomery, which is designed to provide continuing education opportunities and develop partnerships with area human services agencies, will offer a seminar on Friday, April 3, focusing on “Ethics.”

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Community College Choral Festival Returns to Lone Star College-Montgomery

Lone Star College-Montgomery will host for a second year the Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Choral Festival on Friday, March 27. Choirs from community colleges throughout the greater Houston area will join together for a full day of rehearsing and music making, culminating in a free, public performance at 7:30 p.m. in the Lone Star College-Montgomery Center for the Arts (Building D theatre). More than 100 singers are expected to participate, creating a massive sound that will fill the hall.

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Commissioner Eversole to Speak at Chamber Banquet

The 2nd Annual Christmas in July Gala to distinguish the year’s best business with the Toni Awards Spring, Texas – March 25, 2009 – The Spring-Klein Chamber of Commerce (SKCC) is proud to announce that Jerry Eversole, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner, will be the special guest speaker at the chamber’s 2nd Annual Christmas in July Gala.

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IEC Speakers to Include Polumbaum and Tolbert; Poster Contest Deadline Nears

HOUSTON (March 18, 09) — Lone Star College System and the Gulf Coast International Education Consortium will host the Sixth Annual International Education Conference, Asia: Bridging the New World, April 17 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lone Star College-Tomball.

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“Kierkegaard: Father of Existentialism?” is Topic for April 2 Lyceum Series

The Lone Star College-Montgomery Lyceum Speaker Series welcomes Dr. C. Stephen Evans, professor of philosophy and humanities at Baylor University, who will lecture on “Is Kierkegaard the Father of Existentialism?” on Thursday, April 2, at 6 p.m. in building B, room 102. A “meet and greet” reception with refreshments will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the lobby outside of the lecture hall in building B.

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Get Your Green On

It is time to get your green on! Not because it is lucky on St. Patrick’s Day or if you are Irish, but because:

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The Riddle Report, March 17, 2009

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Ever since I began chairing the Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, it seems like I haven’t had the time to sleep or eat, much less update you on our progress!

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What’s Happening This Weekend

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- Carranza Puppets Production of Rumpelsti

- Indoor Spin-a-Thon at the YMCA

- Mercer Bamboo Meetings

- Houston Symphony – Bach VS. Vivaldi

- Weight Management Classes

- Wildflower Walk and Bike Tour at Jones P

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- Mah Jongg Tournament

- YMCA Spring Youth Sports

- Wildflower Walk and Bike Tour at Jones P

About ExploreSpring.com

Explore Spring Texas is a locally owned and operated online city guide and business directory for Spring TX. There you can find all kinds of services – from restaurants and automobiles to shopping and home services. A online community resource for Spring & Klein TX, providing local news, real estate, jobs, calendar & events, free press releases, free classified ads, free garage sale ads, monthly photo contests, affordable advertising and more. ExploreSpring.com provides a central online location 24 hours a day to find information relevant to the Spring TX Community. The web site is located at http://www.explorespring.com .

Klein ISD Releases Tenative Make-Up Day Schedule

The tentative plan for make up days is to make up four days on October 13, January 16, February 16, and April 13.

Houston Work at Home Mom’s and Explore Spring Texas Announce Mommy and Me Photo Contest Winner

Spring, TX – The 2008 Mommy & Me photo contest winner was announced earlier this month online at the ExploreSpring.com web site. To see this year’s winning photo you can go to our Web site: http://www.explorespring.com and click on Photo Contest on the left. 

 

 

The Mommy & Me photo contest was sponsored by ExploreSpring.com and Houston Work at Home Mom’s. The relationship between a mother and child is a special one that develops from the womb. The contest was designed to put the spotlight that relationships and allow mothers and children alike to show the community what makes their relationship unique and/or special.

Spring Texas 2008 mommy & me photo contest winner

 

There were 10 entries and awards were presented to the winner with the most online votes. The winning entry was entered captioned “Mother’s Day 2007” was entered by Jen who won a $35 Visa Gift Card and an ExploreSpring.com gift pack valued at $35. The Mommy & Me photo contest is one of several monthly theme photo contests offered online each month. The winner is determined by the users of ExploreSpring.com and is run completely online.

 

ExploreSpring.com is actively seeking sponsors for its monthly contests. This is an affordable and low cost way to promote your business and draw new customers. To find out more log on to www.explorespring.com/pages/Contests, call 281-912-1107 or email advertise@explorespring.com.

 

About Explore Spring

Explore Spring Texas is a locally owned and operated online city guide and business directory for Spring TX. Here you can find all kinds of services – from restaurants and automobiles to shopping and home services. A online community guide and business directory for Spring Klein TX, providing local news, real estate, jobs, advertising, calendar, events and more.ExploreSpring.com provides a central online location 24 hours a day to find information relevant to the Spring TX Community. The web site is located at http://www.explorespring.com.

 

About Houston WAHMS
Houston Work at Home Mom is a networking organization for mothers who are striving to open, grow or establish a home-based business. Launching in January 2007, this local organization is for those in business for themselves.  After several months of being up and running, our membership has grown to 44 members from different direct sales and work from home companies. The web site is located at www.houstonwahms.com.

Spring, Texas Hurricane Ike Update – 9/20/08

Spring TX, September 20, 2008 – While life returns to normal for some Spring residents, many are still without power. Please call or email ExploreSpring.com if we can help you find some resources to assist you info@explorespring.com or (281) 912-1107. Here are some updates as of Saturday, September 20, 2008. If you know of any stores throughout the Spring area that are stocked with food, fuel, ice or basic household goods, please e-mail or text the locations to info@explorespring.com and let us know what is available.

Food, Ice, Water

• Nearby PODs at which ice, water, and food are available as of 1:45 C.S.T. on Sep 17–Greenspoint Harvest Time Baptist Church, 17770 Imperial Valley.
• Food Pantries in Montgomery County: Gateway Baptist Church 2930 Rayford Road, Spring 12 noon to 3pm daily; St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church,7801 Bay Branch, Woodlands, 9am to 5pm daily; Interfaith of the Woodlands, 4242 Woodrush Dr., Woodlands, 9am to 3pm daily.
• Hurricane Ike: United Way Recovery Information 9-19-2008, 8:00 AM

Power

• The following zip codes are estimated to have substantial power restoration by the end of day on Friday, September 19:  77382
• The following zip codes are estimated to have substantial power restoration by the end of day on Monday, September 22:  77373, 77386
• The following zip codes have sustained extensive damage, and will therefore have a restoration timeline that extends beyond Monday, September 22: 77379, 77380, 77386, 77388, 77389

Schools

• Spring ISD Pending power restoration, employees will return to work on Tuesday, September 23. Students will return to school on Wednesday, September 24.
• Conroe ISD will resume classes on Monday, September 22 for campuses with power. No Spring schools have power.
• Klein ISD will resume classes on Wednesday September 24, 2008 for campuses that have power. The following campuses have power—Benfer, Frank, Greenwood Forest, Haude, Kaiser, Klein Collins HS, Klein Forest HS, Klein Instructional Center, Klein Intermediate, Klein Oak HS, Klenk, Kohrville, Krahn, Kreinhop, Krimmel, Kuehnle, Mittlestadt, Nitsch, Roth, Schindewolf, Strack, Vistas, and Wunderlich.

Other

YMCA facilities are now open to the community for showers and battery charging. Even if you do not have a YMCA membership, you may go to any open YMCA and charge your cell phone and laptop or take a shower.

Hours at each location vary based on area curfews and staff availability. South Montgomery County Family YMCA, 6145 Shadowbend Pl., The Woodlands – 281-367-9622.

For more information on Hurricane Ike and Spring Texas visit us online at www.explorespring.com.

ICE, WATER, MRES TO BE AVAILABLE MONDAY MORNING AT CHAMPION FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH

HOUSTON – Representative Debbie Riddle has announced that deliveries of ice, water, and meals-ready-to-eat will be available at the parking lot of Champion Forest Baptist Church, 15555 Steubner Airline Road, in Houston on Monday morning at 10:00AM.  Please forward this information on to anyone who may be in need of these supplies.   

 

For more information on Spring TX, please visit us online at www.explorespring.com.

ADDITIONAL POD SITES TO OPEN IN SPRING, TOMBALL TOMORROW MORNING

SPRING – Representative Debbie Riddle, in collaboration with several other state and local officials, local businesses, and charitable organizations, has announced the opening of two additional POD sites effective tomorrow (Thursday) morning.

 

Ice and water will be available starting at 9:00AM at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Spring.  The address for the church is 1612 Meadow Edge, Spring, Texas, 77388, which is located approximately just off the Holtzwarth Exit off I-45.  At this time, only ice and water will be available at this location. 

 

This delivery has been made possible by a collaboration between Riddle, Representative Patricia Harless, Senator Dan Patrick, County Judge Ed Emmett,  the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce, Nourish America, and the Resurrection Lutheran Church. 

 

Additionally, a site will be open in Tomball tomorrow morning at 10:00AM at the Office Depot located at the intersection of 249 and 2920.  The site will have supplies of vitamin water, nutrition bars, and hygienic supplies, but no ice.  This site was produced by a collaboration of Riddle, Harless, Patrick, Nourish America, the National Federation of Women Legislators, and the Tomball Chamber of commerce.  

 

“I am very grateful to everyone who has helped make this relief effort possible,” Riddle said.  “I think a lot of us in the Spring area have felt neglected and maybe a little forgotten, even though we know that everyone is need right now.  Hopefully, these supplies will provide some much needed relief to the people who are hurting right here.” 

 

Volunteers are needed to help distribute the supplies in Spring tomorrow.  Please contact the Houston Area Northwest Chamber of Commerce at 281-440-4160.  For information on how to volunteer at the Tomball site tomorrow morning, please contact Jon English in Representative Debbie Riddle’s Austin office at 512-463-0572. 

 

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DISTRICT 150 HURRICANE RELIEF UPDATE, SEPTEMBER 16

HURRICANE RELIEF UPDATE, SEPTEMBER 16

 

AUSTIN – It has been brought to our office’s attention that some of the information in yesterday’s release may not have been accurate or may already be outdated.  Reprinted with permission from the Tomball Potpourri website now is a list of PODs at which ice, water, and food are available as of 1:45 C.S.T. on Sep 16:

 

• Old Kroger Location, FM 2920 at Highway 249 in Tomball
• Greenspoint Harvest Time Baptist Church, 17770 Imperial Valley
• Community of Faith, 1023 Pinemont
• Fountain of Praise, 13950 Hillcroft
• Texas Southern University, 3600 Rosewood at Scott
• Ripley House, 4410 Navigation
• Zion Lutheran, 3606 Beauchamp
• Jim Ponteno Courthouse Annex, 14350 Wallisville, Channelview
• PAL Gym, 2910 E. Southmore, Pasadena
• Baker Junior High, 9700 Spencer Highway, La Porte
• San Jacinto Community Center, 604 Highland Woods, Highlands
• West Town Mall, 4100 Decker, Baytown
• Baytown Courthouse Annex, 710 West Baker, Baytown
• Windsor Village, 6000 Heatherbrook
• Greater Jerusalem, 8901 Jensen
• Raul C. Martinez Annex, 1001 S. Sgt. Macario Garcia
• Football Stadium, Center & Augustine, Deer Park
• Second Baptist, 6400 Woodway
• Bay Area Community Center, 5002 NASA Road One, Seabrook

 

Additionally, a Red-Cross shelter is open in Tomball at Christbridge Fellowship Church.  The Red Cross asks that those who wish to stay at the shelter bring pillows and bedding; diapers and formula for your children; prescription medicines; toiletries; food to meet any special dietary needs they may have. These current shelters can not accommodate pets.

 

Our office has been receiving calls from constituents requesting a POD site to be open in Spring.  Representative Riddle has been working throughout the day to attempt to secure a site in Spring, and our office will send out a press release as soon as that information is available. 

 

We have also been receiving several phone calls about power outages and water outages.  It is our understanding that in some areas, water service may actually be active but not accessible due to power outages.  Some areas will require the restoration of their power before they will see a restoration in their water service.  We have been assured by all management districts and power providers that they are working as quickly as possible.   

 

If you are attempting a return back to the Houston area or have family or neighbors who are thinking of making the return, this is still not in the area’s best interest.  We are receiving calls from stranded motorists who do not have any fuel or any way to obtain additional fuel at this time.  If you must return to the area, please make sure that you are self sufficient for UP TO ONE WEEK, including plenty of food, fresh water, fuel, and any other supplies you might need. 

 

The wait for gas in the district is still as long as three hours at the few stations that are currently operational.  Please do not leave your house if at all possible, as it will consume valuable fuel. 

 

Every hour, more residences and businesses are having their power and water restored.  Progress is being made, and there are countless volunteers working without sleep and without supplies to get the area back on its feet absolutely as fast as possible.  Please do not hesitate to contact our office in Austin at 512-463-0572 with any additional questions or concerns.  When our district office is operational again, we will alert the public. 

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