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Have you paid your

Annual membership dues? Pay online at:

www.braeswoodplace.org Monthly Meeting: Thursday, May 2, 7 pm, St. Mark’s, 3816 Bellaire Blvd., Youth Room Of Special Interest: New hours for BPHA office – page 1 Special Needs Form – page 8

Sentinel

Index: President’s Message 1 Calendar/Reminders 2 Security 3 Brays Bayou 4 Sheltering Arms 4 Twain Elem 4 Little Free Library 5 McGovern Library 5 Longfellow Elem 5 Mom’s Club 6 Pershing MS 6 Yard of Month 7 Garden Club 7 Special Needs Form 8 Advertisers 8-13 Contact Info 14

May 2019

I am honored to serve on the Braeswood Place Homeowners Association, and I am very grateful for all of the hard work that folks in our community do. There is a rich and deep history of generous volunteers that have continuously dedicated their time to make our neighborhood better. We are all in debt to their vision and efforts. Throughout the coming months, I will detail some individuals and background stories regarding the community, security, and facilities that help to make up our neighborhood. In this article, I would like to recognize Brenda Blackwood for her hard work and wise counsel. Thank you, Brenda, from me and on behalf of our neighborhood as a whole. Mrs. Blackwood is a wealth of knowledge. She works efficiently and tirelessly to maintain the operations of our association. She also helps me to make sure that my duties are attended to and schedules are kept. It is overdue that she gets the recognition that she deserves and praise for all the jobs that she performs. If you would like to reach out to Brenda and personally thank her you can reach her at our BPHA office. But, beginning May 1, the office schedule will move to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm. As always, congratulations to those of you moving back in to your homes. Please let us know if you need Constable Patrol signs returned to your property.

Finally, thank you for everyone involved in putting together our BPHA annual meeting. And special appreciation is given to Constable Rosen, Gary Zika of Harris County Flood Control, and our keynote speaker, Brian Gettinger of Freese and Nichols, who provided information and a presentation of Tunneling technology to alleviate the potential for flooding. A link to more information can be found below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx_EjMlLgqY&feature=youtu.be

Braeswood Place Homeowners Association A Deed-Restricted Community 4010 Blue Bonnet Suite 112 Houston, TX 77025 713-666-7248 BPHA@sbcglobal.net

President’s Message

by Will Hawkins, President

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IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTICE Before beginning new construction, remodeling, or adding a room, driveway, or garage, you must submit three sets of plans for BPHA deed restriction review.

BPHA MONTHLY MEETING Thursday, May 2, 7 pm

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Youth Room

Residents are welcome to attend and observe Board meetings. We designate the first 15 minutes of BPHA

Board meetings for “Open Feedback” by BPHA members who register in advance to speak. To register, members

must call the BPHA office at 713-666-7248 by 2 pm, Wednesday, May 1. The 15 minutes will be divided equally among the registered speakers with 5-minute maximum time

for each.

ADVERTISER NOTICE

The Braeswood Place Homeowners Association does not endorse nor recommend Sentinel advertis-ers. Before contracting for service, check refer-ences and recommendations from independent sources.

BPHA CALENDAR OF EVENTS May and June

Thurs May 2 BPHA Board meeting Thurs May 9 Recycle south of BB Tues May 14 Recycle north of BB Mon May 20 Sentinel deadline for June Mon May 20 YARD heavy trash south of BB Mon May 20 BBA meeting Tues May 21 YARD heavy trash north of BB Thurs May 23 Recycle south of BB Fri May 24 BPHA office closed Mon May 27 BPHA office closed Wed May 29 Recycle north of BB Wed May 29 Tuesday garbage pick up Thurs June 6 BPHA Board meeting Thurs June 6 Recycle south of BB Tues June 11 Recycle north of BB Mon June 17 Sentinel deadline for July Mon June 17 BBA meeting Tues June 18 JUNK heavy trash south of BB Thurs June 20 Recycle south of BB Tues June 25 Recycle north of BB *Call 311 to get your recycle dates! *Always call 311 to double check heavy trash pick-up times! BB-Brays Bayou; BW-Braeswood; BBA-Braes Bayou Association; BSN-Braeswood Super Neighborhood; KYP-Karl Young Park; SL-Stella Link; SVDP-St. Vincent de Paul

BUILDERS PLEDGE OF MAINTENANCE

Each month, Builders agree to participate in BPHA’s Construction Guidelines and Pledge of Maintenance while constructing and remodeling homes in our area. By signing the pledge, these companies agree to follow a number of guidelines that make their construction site more “neighbor friendly”.

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STREETLIGHT ISSUE?

With the change to LED’s, some street lights are on during the day or off during the night. If you see one

that needs to be repaired, please call CenterPoint Energy at 713-207-2222 and be sure to have the pole

number when you call. Thank you!

LOST OR FOUND A PET?

Contact the Braeswood Place Pet Rescue Group!

Tim Hebert – timh@friendsofbarc.org 713-446-0574

Founded in 2007, we have rescued over 800 cats and dogs. Please spread the word to your

neighbors who have yet to join our effort. No cost, no obligations. What a deal!

“Finding homes for homeless animals and pets for petless homes”

Constable Patrol Statistics March 2019

Alarm Responses 20 Animal Related 2 Burglary of a Residence 0 Burglary of a Vehicle 1 Checks of Businesses 56 Checks of Park 14 Checks of Residences 465 Checks of Schools 24 Criminal Mischief/Disturbance 93 Drug-Related 0 Forgery/Credit Card Abuse 0 Meet with Residents 394 Open Door or Window 0 Solicitor Complaints 5 Stolen Vehicles 1 Suspicious Persons 9 Suspicious Vehicles 9 Thefts 0 Traffic (arrests, citations, stops, warnings) 86 Vacation Watches 233 Warrants/Writs Served 3 Welfare Check 2

Total Patrol Mileage: 8,269

Planning your summer vacation? If you’re a member of the Constable Patrol program, an armed deputy will visit your home every day to ensure all is well.

SECURITY UPDATE by Steve Anton

A new way to recover your stolen valuables Remember when we borrowed one of those awkward, vibrating engravers and wrote our drivers license numbers on everything from our tv to our toaster?

Now there’s a great new way to tag our valuables. It is strongly recommended by our Precinct 1 constable Alan Rosen, and it’s called ProtechDNA. This service is free and here’s how it works: Using a Q-tip, you dip into an adhesive gel that is filled with micro-scopic dots which are chemically etched with a unique PIN. That PIN is linked to your account at ProtechDNA.com You swab the gel on up to 100 of your valuables and then register each item on their database.

If your stolen property is recovered, police can scan the item, read the PIN and get your property back to you. Most recovered items are untraceable to their rightful owners so this is a big benefit for everyone. And insurance companies have partnered with ProtechDNA to minimize claims and losses. Go to https://protechdna.com/ourtechnology to learn more, to sign up, receive your PIN and order the gel for $5.99. The rest of the service is free.

More on maintaining safe streets near schools

Last month, we discussed the traffic problems related to getting children to and from the elementary and middle schools. In addition to near-gridlock at drop-off and pick-up times, neighbors have reported speeding and reckless drivers on the side streets approaching the schools. Our deputies are giving special attention to these problems by posting up at critical intersections and making more traffic stops, particularly for speeding. Although school is nearly out, this summer we will continue to look for ways to create more order and keep children, their par-ents and neighbors along the route safe.

For its part, Mark Twain partners with the adjacent organizations on the Campus Park Advisory Council. The Council meets regularly to address traffic and safety issues within the area. Each of the Council members, including the Parent Teacher Organization at Twain, make an annual financial contribution to support a special, campus park deputy who is on-site during school hours.

Additionally, HISD pays for crossing guards at key intersections and maintains posted school zone warning signs. Mark Twain dedicates staff time to monitor the car pool and main entrances during morning drop off and afternoon pick up. Also, Twain sends parents a weekly communication which contains reminders about traffic safety.

Creating a safe environment for children and the neighbors along the route is simple:

Slow Down — not just in the posted schools zone but on all area streets

Stay off of your cell phone (which is the law in the school zone.)

Give yourself extra time to travel in and out of the area during school hours.

Remind children and adults to cross to school only at crosswalks.

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BRAYS BAYOU ASSOCIATION by Billy Pilgrim

Project Brays: As of April 17, 2019, the final channel widening contract from IH610/South Post Oak to Fondren is moving along nicely and is on schedule to complete this year. The channel widening contract from 2,200 feet upstream to IH610/South Post Oak is still in the process of wrapping up. HCFCD met with the contractor several weeks ago to review and finalize the punch list. Brays Bayou Association: The Brays Bayou Association held its April 17, 2019 meeting at the Willow Meadows Baptist Church. The meeting was well attended by a large audience of persons associated with a number of associations, civic clubs, local interest groups and several candidates for the upcoming COH council election. It was an informal meeting with everyone in attendance afforded a chance to speak on whatever subject he or she chose to. Harris County Flood Control District: Gary Zika, Harris County Flood Control District Federal Projects Manager, presented a set of four artist renderings of the Buffalo Speedway, Stella Link, Ardmore and Greenbriar bridges. He said that the Stella Link Bridge extension will begin construction later (July/August) in 2019. One bridge will remain open to traffic during construction of its twin. There will be no modifications to the existing bridge(s), e.g., sidewalk widths, etc. when the bridge is extended. Following completion of the Stella Link Bridge extension, the Buffalo Speedway Bridge contract will proceed. Workmen have recently been observed at the Buffalo Speedway Bridge and North/South Braeswood intersections. According to Zika, they are utility workers (AT&T) locating and moving AT&T’s utility lines. AT&T estimates it will take until November 2019 to complete that task. Stella Link Mobility Bridge: A request was lodged with the representative from Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ office for an update on the Stella Link Mobility Bridge. The representative indicated that it will be presented to the Braeswood Super Neighborhood Council 32 board meeting in the near future. Gary Zika also provided additional information about the potential for a new detention basin to be located at the intersection of South Post Oak and South Braeswood Boulevard that he had alluded to at the March BBA meeting. There is a shallow swale/depression currently at that location which will lend itself very well to a new detention basin. HCFCD and COH are in discussions with regard to that issue. Probability appears to be very good for this project. Other Bridges: The South Rice and Chimney Rock bridges will be replaced with new ones. The Fondren Bridge will be “jacked up” sixteen inches. Considerable reconstruction will be required on both North and South Braeswood at those intersections along with new traffic control measures.

SHELTERING ARMS

by Erial Green

You asked and we listened. Join us for an education workshop on End of Life Issues for people with dementia. This session will discuss the differences between palliative care and hospice care, how to balance your moral/ethical concerns with the wishes of your loved one, tips on self-care and strategies for dealing with grief. The class will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 9 to 11:30am at Hope and Healing Center, 717 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056. For more information, contact Erial Green at 713-558-6343 or egreen@bakerripley.org.

MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY by Catherine Hudson

Family Movie Night, 6-8pm, Friday, May 3 in the Cafeteria: All Twain students and families are invited to watch Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) sponsored by the Dad's Club. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow and come hungry. We will have a food truck on hand and drinks and treats for sale to benefit our 5th grade Odyssey of the Mind team which will travel to Michigan for the World Finals at the end of May. *All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver - please no dropping off at the school* The Mark Twain Elementary team won first place for their solution to Problem 5: Opposites Distract at the Houston Area Regional Tournament for Odyssey of the Mind. The team is composed of fifth-graders: Jordyn Ferguson, Eli Hyman, Zack Moss, Mathis Slaugenwhite, Libby Reeves, Logan Warner, and Adam Wilson. The fifth-graders were the only team to win the highest award given at the tournament (elementary through high school teams), the Ranatra Fusca award for Creativity. The team is heading to the World Finals May 22- 25. We wish them the best of luck. Go Twain Tigers!

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BPHA LITTLE FREE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

by Susan Gallagher

Join us on Monday, May 13, 2019, at the home of Min Wu at 4042 Lanark, Houston, TX 77025 to discuss Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton. RSVP or for more info: Kathie Magness at mkmagness@comcast.net or Susan Gallagher at susan.m.galla@gmail.com.

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News: McGovern-Stella Link Library is under construction! We are aiming for a completion date in late Spring 2019. This library continues to operate its temporary location with limited services at Sheltering Arms. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Customers can

request library materials and have them sent to the temporary location at Sheltering Arms for convenient pickup in the neighborhood. Houston Public Library materials may also be returned during hours of operation to library staff. A limited amount of items are available for browsing at this mini-location. For more information and updates, please visit www.houstonlibrary.org . Passport services and notary services have been relocated to the Jungman Neighborhood Library on 5830 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77057. Jungman Library’s passport service hours are Mondays 10am-7pm; Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am-5pm; Thursdays 10am-7pm; Fridays CLOSED and Saturdays 10am-4pm. There is now a convenient way to make your appointment online to get a passport at one of 5 passport locations in the Houston Public Library system. Please visit www.houstonlibrary.org/passports for more information.

LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL by Jenny Rozelle

Longfellow held a very successful fundraiser in March by partnering with Apex Leadership Co. The organization came to Longfellow for two weeks to teach our kids ways to stay healthy and fit while also emphasizing leadership skills, a perfect pairing with Longfellow’s Leader in Me program. The event culminated on March 28 with the Apex Fun Run, during which time kids were able to run laps with their classmates. Students had collected pledges from sponsors who agreed to donate money for each lap run, up to 36 laps. It was a beautiful day and a fun event for students, teachers and parents alike. Even better: the school raised a gross total of more than $23,000! Thank you to everyone who donated! On March 22, our fourth and fifth graders took a field trip to Rice University. They learned about the school and talked with current college students who encouraged them to work hard and set their sights to attend college after finishing high school. On April 12, our third graders took a field trip to Space Center Houston. A wonderful time was had by all! During the month of March, students were encouraged to read out loud with a friend or family member every night for the Read-Aloud Challenge. On April 5, all the students who completed the challenge for the entire month were treated to an Ice Cream Social with their chosen grown-up. Yay for reading! Speaking of reading, Longfellow’s spring book fair took place April 22-26 with a special evening event on Thursday, April 25, during the school’s Spring Fling fine arts performance night (more on that in next month’s newsletter). We get to celebrate our wonderful and dedicated Longfellow teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-10. Look for notices about specific ways you can let your kids’ teachers know how much you care. It is hard to believe, but the last day of school is May 31! We still have a lot of fun and learning ahead of us throughout the month of May.

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BRAESWOOD PLACE MOMS CLUB by Liz Sirmans, President

Spring has flown by, and summer is just around the corner! Stephanie and I are so excited about all of the summer events we have planned; including a mom’s happy hour, summer couples event, and family pool party! So, be on the look-out for those events to get posted--if you have been thinking about joining the group, now is the time! Our BPMC website is now through Tinyhood! Hope everyone is enjoying our new platform! Please contact Shell Jenkins at shelljenkins@ymail.com with any questions regarding Tinyhood. MEMBERSHIP: Have you been thinking about joining the Braeswood Place Moms Group? Simply email Shell Jenkins at shelljenkins@ymail.com. Contact Kristin Hamilton at kchamilton44@yahoo.com if you are a current member and would like to be added to our Facebook page. LAST MONTH: We had a busy April, starting with a great event @ DEFINE in Bellaire, where our moms had the chance to try out a Barre and/or Spin class taught by our very own member, Stephanie Jones! We also had a fantastic time at our annual Easter Egg Hunt at Karl Young Park, where our kiddos enjoyed egg-hunting, face painting, crafts and more! Thank you to our sponsors for this event: our Premiere sponsor, Margaret Vinson, Realtor with Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty, Lynne Lorenz with Budget Blinds, and Chick-Fil-A. Finally, we finished out the month with our springtime Strawberry Picking Party at Froberg Farms! UPCOMING EVENTS: Kids Fire Station #37 Tour- Hosted by Stephanie Pahler & Lisa Gruber – May 18 Mom’s Happy Hour- Hosted by Stephanie Schaefer & Kaitlyn Garza - May, Date TBA Kids Park Pizza Party- Hosted by Sara Reader & Kristin Horn- June, TBA Father’s Day Matinee Movie- Hosted by Lindsay Colvin & Edit Churchill- June, TBA MOMMY MEALS*: Are you a member who just had a baby and cannot bear the thought of cooking up dinner? Let our group shower your family with 4 meals after the birth of your child. Email Briana Faherty at kearneybriana@yahoo.com *Please remember that members are encouraged to provide at least one meal during the calendar year. This is also a great way to meet new friends in the neighborhood. SPONSORS: We are always looking for event sponsors. As a sponsor you are welcome to place promotional signage at our events and will be mentioned in The Sentinel. Please contact Liz Sirmans at lizrowen@gmail.com for more information. BABYSITTERS: Do you or your child want to babysit? Moms are always looking for great sitters. Please contact Stephanie Schaefer at shares@gmail.com if you would like to be added to the sitter list.

PERSHING MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS by Ashley Anthony

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Congratulations to the Pershing Middle School Wind Ensemble who participated in the annual Region XXII Concert and Sight-reading Competition on Tuesday, April 2. The Wind Ensemble earned 1st division “Superior” ratings from each of the three concert judges and each of the three sight-reading judges, earning them the “Sweepstakes” award. We are so proud of how far this program has progressed. The last time the Pershing MS Band earned the Sweepstakes award was 21 years ago in 1998. Congratulations to the Pershing Jazz Band on a fantastic performance at the Jazz @ 1900 festival/competition at Waltrip High School, Saturday, April 13! The Jazz ensemble performed arrangements of Malaguena, Skyfall, and Sing Sing Sing. We have yet to receive our results, but we will let you know as soon as we receive them. Come see our Pershing Band spring concert themed "Magic and Movies", Thursday, May 9 in the Pershing Middle School auditorium. Open to the public and free admission.

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CHOIR

Congratulations to the 12 Pershing singers who earned seats in the TMEA Region 23 Honor Choir! The Honor Choir performance was on April 6.

BPHA YARD OF MONTH by Jackie Addington

Having a background in ecology and a love of gardening, it is inspiring to travel on the main streets in our neighborhood - North and South Braeswood, Buffalo Speedway, Stella Link, and view our beautiful esplanades. These appealing public places communicate that we care about the place we live and encourage all of us to be more mindful of our own lawns and streets. Thanks to the generosity of some of our neighbors' contributions to BPHA, our esplanades have irrigation (or soon will have), plantings, and will be maintained. Beds of pittosporum, loropetalum, and society garlic in most areas and in some key areas, as pictured here. Beds of Indian hawthorn hedge, red knock-out roses, snapdragons, bluish pansies, and white alyssum lift our spirits and remind us to be thankful for our blessings. We can all do our part to keep our lawns neat, trash picked up, and cars in our driveway where possible. Being mindful that we are a neighborhood that cares about our environment and the safety and well-being of our neighbors gives us all reason to be thankful. A special thanks to Jack Stopnicki, a long-time neighbor, officer for BPHA, and chair of the beautification committee for his tireless leadership on this project. I hope when you drive into our area and see the Braeswood Place signs and beautiful esplanades, you remind yourself that this place feels like home and be glad you live here.

HOME AND GARDEN CLUB A very special thanks to Walter and Fran Pagel for a most informative discussion and tour of their lovely orchid greenhouse at our April meeting. Breathtaking examples of a large variety of orchids and a most hospitable evening was enjoyed by our members. Our last meeting before summer break will be a potluck, May 20 at 7 pm at the home of Kathie and Milton Magness, 3518 Grammercy. Thanks to Janet Maxian for a great year of coordination and leadership of our garden club. Featured in our June column will be the efforts of our club to restore and plant the public areas of the fire station. Led by Kathie Magness with assistance from Janet Maxian, other club members, and BPHA, we hope you will be inspired and appreciative of the efforts to make our public areas beautiful.

THEATRE Mark your calendars for the upcoming performance of Shrek The Musical, performed by the Pershing Theatre group. Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24 at 7pm Pershing Auditorium Tickets: $7 for adults, $5 for students

SPECIAL NEEDS FORM IN A NATURAL DISASTER

Name:__________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ Home Phone: ____________________________________________________________ Cell Phone:______________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact Name, phone number and relationship of person not living in your home: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Email Address: ___________________________________________________________ How Many People Living In Your Home: __________________ What is your mobility:____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Medical Needs:____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Pets? What kind? How many?_________________________________________________ Return to BPHA Office, P.O. Box 20486, Houston, TX 77025

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OFFICERS President Will Hawkins 281-802-4315 whawkins@hawkinsleaseservice.com Vice Pres. West Jerry McClain 713-203-6934 JCM2000@swbell.net Vice Pres. Central Michael Kent 713-398-9444 trapper.kent@live.com Vice Pres. East Darrin Schlegal 713-397-2371 dschlegel@velaw.com Treasurer Margaret McConn 713-898-7868 margaret.mcconn@gmail.com Secretary Gerry Loredo 336-608-1431 gerryloredo@gmail.com DIRECTORS Director Area # 1 Mike Pepchinski 281-507-0010 mppgch@sbcglobal.net Director Area # 2 Paul Kerlin 713-248-8369 paul_kerlin@hotmail.com Director Area # 3 Brent Hyman 713-582-8294 brent.hyman@gmail.com Director Area # 4 Sandra Paulley 713-516-8414 sandralpaulley@gmail.com Director Area # 5 Maria Reynolds n/a mariagroffreynolds@gmail.com Director Area # 6 Rob Clark 281-467-1131 rob.clark@imsgtx.com Director Area # 7 Adam Murray 832-731-7334 adam.b.murray@gmail.com Director Area # 8 Phillip Brunson 832-368-0117 brunsonphillip@gmail.com Director Area # 9 Steve Scherer 713-218-8236 sscherer@bcm.edu Director Area # 10 Tony Houck 832-309-9259 tvhouck@msn.com Director Area # 11 Eileen Debo 713-661-9837 John.e@sbcglobal.net Director Area # 12 Steve Bradford 832-496-0740 stvn.m.brdfrd@gmail.com COMMITTEE CHAIRS Appearance Jack Stopnicki 713-299-5556 jack@ticket-stop.com Book Club/Free Library Kathie Magness 713-660-9245 mkmagness@comcast.net Susan Gallagher 713-660-9530 susan.m.galla@gmail.com Brays Bayou Assoc. Billy Pilgrim 713-661-6513 laura.pilgrim@att.net Building Plan Review David Sears 713-627-9690 dsears@wingfield-sears.com Campus Park Bill Blackwood 713-668-1535 wcblackwood@gmail.com Garden Club/YOM Jackie Addington 832-767-5667 jackie.addington@comcast.net Karl Young Park Membership Rob Lee 713-600-6635 robleetx@hotmail.com Moms’ Club Liz Sirmans 352-359-2591 lizrowen@gmail.com National Night Out Fabia Hill 832-315-4050 fabiahill@gmail.com Neighborhood History Germaine Welch 713-666-7886 germaine08@att.net Recycling Susie Loredo 713-588-1160 susieloredo@gmail.com Security Steve Anton 713-392-3400 hallmarkpr@gmail.com Sentinel Editor Alison Bell 713-504-4610 sentinel@braeswoodplace.org BPHA OFFICE Brenda Blackwood 713-666-7248 BPHA@sbcglobal.net Hours: M, W, TH: 10-2 4010 Blue Bonnet, Suite 112, Houston, TX 77025

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CenterPoint Energy Poison Control 713-207-2222 1-800-764-7661 CenterPoint Natural Gas State Rep-Sarah Davis 713-659-2111 713-664-7095 City of Houston State Sen-Joan Huffman 311 or 713-837-0311 713-662-3821 Council Rep, Dist. C-Ellen Cohen Street Light/Stop sign repair (Residents North of Bayou) 713-837-0311 832-393-3004 Texas Fish/Wildlife (birds) Council Rep, Dist. K-Castex-Tatum 713-876-1520 (Residents South of Bayou) U.S. Rep-Lizzie Fletcher 832-393-3016 713-353-8680 County Commissioner-Rodney Ellis Union Pacific RR Complaints 713-662-3821 1-800-848-8715 Graffiti Hotline U. S. Rep-Dan Crenshaw (e of BB, s of BB) 713-247-1576 281-446-0242 Harris County Mosquito Control Water & Sewer Repair 713-440-4800 713-837-0311 COH Environmental Serv Center Westpark Consumer Recycling 11500 S. Post Oak Road Westpark at Fountainview Rev: 1/2019

The Sentinel is published monthly by BPHA, P.O. Box 20486, Houston, TX 77225, for the residents of Ayrshire, Braes Heights, Braes Oaks, Braes Terrace, Braes Manor, Emerald Forest, and Southern Oaks subdivisions. Our Editor is Alison Bell. The deadline for articles and advertisements to be included in the JUNE issue of the Sentinel will be Monday, May 20. Submit articles, Good Neighbor stories, compliments, criticisms, questions or suggestions to: Sentinel@braeswoodplace.org The Sentinel is typically delivered on the first weekend of the month. Contact your Area Director if you do not receive it.

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The Homeowners Association of Braeswood Place collects annual dues of $75. Constable Patrol membership is $295 per year for 24/7 coverage. New and established residents are encouraged to contact the BPHA Office for more information about becoming a member in the Homeowners Association and the Constable Patrol Program.

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WELCOME TO BRAESWOOD PLACE!!!

Recently moved into our neighborhood? We are happy to deliver a Welcome Brochure to you with information about our Association and Constable Patrol Program and an area map with the name of your Area Director. Contact the BPHA Office at 713-666-7248 or BPHA@sbcglobal.net and provide your name, address and phone number. Be sure to visit our website at www.braeswoodplace.org.