Katy City Limits

Katy Farmers Market - LaCenterra

Smith Family Team is interested in the freshest and finest foods. Check out the Farmers Market Saturday mornings at LaCenterra in Cinco Ranch. Impressive....and we want them to stay and increase  the number of vendors.  That will happen if they are supported by the community.  Tired of cooking and want delicious food?  I recommend Diamond B Country Store coming to us from Columbus, Texas.  I've served the King Ranch Chicken and Roast Chicken with green beans and yams....unbelievable.  I may never cook again. For more information about the Farmers Market, click here.  See you there Saturday!

Fact or Fiction: Katy Attendance Boundary Modification

  The rumors are flying.....everyone wants to know what KISD is planning for boundary modification.  Looks like some are 'up in arms'.  KISD is trying to address the rumors that are out there. They are indicating that the district is considering moving some neighborhoods from Seven Lakes to Cinco Ranch. They have included a map showing the neighborhoods (in yellow) under consideration.

As reported earlier, it does not appear that KISD is considering boundary changes North of I10.

Click here to read full article. 

Bike Ride for Ducks Unlimited at Katy Mills Mall

 

Katy Mills mall will host the third annual Puddle for the Ducks on Feb. 6 to benefit Ducks Unlimited, which promotes wetlands conservation.  Check out Utimate Katy for details.

Katy Happenings...

 If your yard looks anything like ours after the freezing temperatures we had recently, you will want to head over to Merrell Center this week end for the Katy Home and Garden Show.

I've got lots of plants to replace and beds that need to be redone (everything is dead so, why not just start over).  Plus all that shopping...... and, it's for a good cause-the show benefits Brookwood Community and Adopt a US Soldier.

See you there!

Smith Family Team Freezing in Katy Texas

The 'weather guy' (and, you know he knows) is predicting freezing tempetures for the next 3-4 nights.  Since this does not happen often (especially now that we have global warming) all good Katy citizens are freaking out! They keep telling us about the 3P's (pipes, pets and plants). So, we head out to Katy Hardware for something to save our pipes, pets and plants.  No place to park and they are about out of pipe insulation and duct tape.  I'm thinking we will need the duct tape for all three of the P's - not sure why but, you can always use duct tape.  Finally find what I need, cover the pipes and bring in the puppies and plants...

If you're from the North, you must think us crazy....well, this is such a big deal that the Texas Department of Insurance sent out a Immediate News Release explaing what to do to protect our 3P's.    If we make it....I'll report back.

Community

Real Estate is about community - when looking for a home, most buyers find the community that fits their lifestyle and then look for a house in that community.  And, this time of the year we think about giving back to our community.

In Katy we have numerous opportunities to give back. One of my favorite sites to learn about ways to help is Compassion Katy. Contact us at  Volunteer@SmithFamilyTeam.com if you would like to receive a list of other volunteer opportunites in Katy.

Exploring Outside The City Limits

We love living in 'Katy City Limits' - this little city west of Houston has much to offer.  But, sometimes we want to leave the city limits and explore. When that happens, one of my favorite websites for ideas is Texas Day Tripper. Check it out...... 

Carol King is a photographer and artist who provides her musings about the roads she explores. You can also find her on Facebook

Texas Day Tripper on Facebook.  Would like to get her to Katy ....opportunity for great photos.

Sunshine Kids Charity Event

Dear Friends,

It is our pleasure to invite you the 3^rd Annual Katy Sunshine Fest to benefit The Sunshine Kids on Thursday, April 16, 2009 from 4:00 to 8:30PM.

The Sunshine Kids Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to children with cancer. Established in 1982 the Foundation is committed to providing quality group activities and emotional support for the kids who are receiving cancer treatment in hospitals across North America.

This year’s event begins with a Style Show from 4-5PM with the main event to follow. Included are wine and beer, seven food vendors, music, door prizes, a silent and live auction, along with a raffle for three fabulous vacation getaways.  Proceeds will benefit The Sunshine Kids.

Bruce Hall, the founder and CEO of Gallery of Dreams from Pomona, CA with be providing memorabilia for the event. A few of the silent auction items include, a Jonas Brothers Drumhead, several signed movie posters by actors, for example a Titanic framed poster signed by Kate Winslet and Leonardo Di Caprio, a Carrie Underwood signed CD and many sports items signed by sports giants.

A few of the Live Auction Items:

·         Houston Astros Legend Bat signed by Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell, Roger Clemens, Carlos Lee, Lance Berkman, Roy Oswalt, Derek Bell, Nolan Ryan, Jimmy Wynn, Jose Cruz, Mike Scott, Ray Knight, Carlos Beltran, Steve Finely, Rusty Staub and Joe Morgan.

·         Masters Green Jacket signed by Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson

·         Jonas Brothers signed guitar

·         Country Legends Acoustic Guitar signed by Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Kenny Rogers, Charlie Daniels, George Strait, and BB King

·         NFL Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys Jacket signed by Bum Phillips, Roger Staubach, Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin, Bob Lilly, Mel Renfro, Randy White, Jackie Smith and Mike Ditka

Raffle Tickets ($10 each – can be purchased at the event)

·         Five night stay at a condo in Costa Rica, airfare and rental car included

·         Four night Carnival Cruise to Mexico

·         Seven night Labor Day two bedroom condo in Galveston

We look forward to seeing you at this charity event!

 

Smith Family Team

Click here for invitation to the event:

Sunshine Kids Invitation

Click here for additional infornmation about the Sunshine Kids organization: Download Sunshine Kids

Sunshine Kids Website