"Safe and Poisonous Garden Plants"
Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of California
Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of California
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Crape Myrtles by the Pros
Information on crape myrtles by professionals:
"Severe Pruning of Crape Myrtles an Ugly, Foolish Practice"
By Shane Harris, Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) - Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities
"Stop Crape Murder!"
The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS)
"The Ongoing Saga Of The Annual Crape Myrtle Massacre" by Randy Lemmon
"Stop the Crape Murder!" by Greg Grant
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
"Crape Myrtles for Central Texas Landscapes" by Skip Richter, Travis County Extension Horticulturist, Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Thursday, January 24, 2013
"KAEDC works to coordinate local MUDs"
Informational article,
"KAEDC works to coordinate local MUDs"
excerpts:
"MUDs are quasi-governmental organizations that provide water, drainage, roads and other essential services to an unincorporated area to allow development to occur there."
"According to Rick Lawler of the Katy Area Economic Development Council, there are 87 MUDs operating in the organization’s service area."
"A typical MUD has four primary functions: water, sewer and drainage; parks and recreation; fire fighting; and roads."
"Beyond core services, MUDs also help beautify a community through recreation projects. That includes landscaping and maintenance, sidewalks, community pools, playgrounds, etc."
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
HCSO Contact Info & Locations
Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) - home page
"Contact Us" page lists:
713-221-6000 Non-emergency
9-1-1 Emergency
Storefronts & Substations page lists the below locations:
(our area is within District IV)
Franz Rd. Storefront
19818 Franz Rd.
Katy, TX 77449
281-647-9371
(District IV)
Clay Road Substation
16715 Clay Rd.
Houston, TX 77084
281-463-2648
(District IV)
iWatch Harris County "is a mobile crime watch tool that you and your neighbors can use to report suspicious or criminal activity. It's a proactive, hands-on, partnership between you, the citizens of Harris County, and the Harris County Police Department."
"Contact Us" page lists:
713-221-6000 Non-emergency
9-1-1 Emergency
Storefronts & Substations page lists the below locations:
(our area is within District IV)
Franz Rd. Storefront
19818 Franz Rd.
Katy, TX 77449
281-647-9371
(District IV)
Clay Road Substation
16715 Clay Rd.
Houston, TX 77084
281-463-2648
(District IV)
iWatch Harris County "is a mobile crime watch tool that you and your neighbors can use to report suspicious or criminal activity. It's a proactive, hands-on, partnership between you, the citizens of Harris County, and the Harris County Police Department."
Thursday, January 17, 2013
HCSO’s Community Services Division
The Harris County Sheriff's Office Community Services Division states on their site:
"Improving the quality of life for the citizens of Harris County is a primary goal of the HCSO’s Community Services Division. Crime prevention education is essential, and by taking a proactive stance to develop an informed citizenry, we can meet this challenge."
Their programs include:
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
M.A.P. (Motorist Assistance Program)
Graffiti Abatement
Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)
More of their programs include:
Neighborhood Crime Watch (Packet of Information)
Citizen's Police Academy
A listing of even more programs is provided on the HCSO site which include the following:
Holiday/Travel Safety,
Gun Safety,
Law Enforcement as a Career,
Auto Theft Prevention,
National Night Out,
Rural Residential Protection/Crime Prevention, and many more.
About, Goal, Group, & Disclaimer
"Improving the quality of life for the citizens of Harris County is a primary goal of the HCSO’s Community Services Division. Crime prevention education is essential, and by taking a proactive stance to develop an informed citizenry, we can meet this challenge."
Their programs include:
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
M.A.P. (Motorist Assistance Program)
Graffiti Abatement
Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)
More of their programs include:
Neighborhood Crime Watch (Packet of Information)
Citizen's Police Academy
A listing of even more programs is provided on the HCSO site which include the following:
Holiday/Travel Safety,
Gun Safety,
Law Enforcement as a Career,
Auto Theft Prevention,
National Night Out,
Rural Residential Protection/Crime Prevention, and many more.
About, Goal, Group, & Disclaimer
Maintenance of Public Areas
We can assist in keeping public areas maintained and safer by being watchful.
Common areas of the homeowner's association:
Vandalism, graffiti, and maintenance issues of common areas may be reported to the HOA, Bridgewater CA, Inc.. E-mailing photos may be beneficial.
Issues may include: playground equipment, park benches, pools, clubhouse, tennis courts, entrance monuments, perimeter fencing (limited areas maintained by HOA), black ornamental street lights (at S. Mason & Clay, Lakes of Bridgewater & Clay), and irrigation (any spray heads that may be spraying directly onto the street which may have been accidentally turned by the mowers), etc.
Tagging / graffiti may be reported to the Harris County Sheriff Office's Graffiti Abatement program (HCSO's Community Services Division).
Detention ponds, amenity lake, splash pad:
Issues relating to these areas may be reported to Harris County MUD71.
Mason Road Park:
Issues relating to this park may be reported to the Harris County Precinct Three Commissioner's Office.
In all areas, please let us all be especially aware of any potential safety issues and report them to the appropriate entities.
Thank you.
About, Goal, Group, & Disclaimer
Common areas of the homeowner's association:
Vandalism, graffiti, and maintenance issues of common areas may be reported to the HOA, Bridgewater CA, Inc.. E-mailing photos may be beneficial.
Issues may include: playground equipment, park benches, pools, clubhouse, tennis courts, entrance monuments, perimeter fencing (limited areas maintained by HOA), black ornamental street lights (at S. Mason & Clay, Lakes of Bridgewater & Clay), and irrigation (any spray heads that may be spraying directly onto the street which may have been accidentally turned by the mowers), etc.
Tagging / graffiti may be reported to the Harris County Sheriff Office's Graffiti Abatement program (HCSO's Community Services Division).
Detention ponds, amenity lake, splash pad:
Issues relating to these areas may be reported to Harris County MUD71.
Mason Road Park:
Issues relating to this park may be reported to the Harris County Precinct Three Commissioner's Office.
In all areas, please let us all be especially aware of any potential safety issues and report them to the appropriate entities.
Thank you.
About, Goal, Group, & Disclaimer
Street Lights
Please let us help keep our community well-lit.
Street light outage may be reported online to CenterPoint Energy.
The community may be charged per street light whether or not each one is working.
The black ornamental street lights at S. Mason & Clay and Lakes of Bridgewater & Clay are not the responsibility of CenterPoint Energy as they belong to the homeowner's association, Bridgewater CA, Inc. Issues with those lights may be reported to the HOA.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
HOA 2013 Assessments
Per the Bridgewater CA, Inc. (HOA) invoice for the yearly assessments (dues):
"Payment is due 1-1-13 and delinquent on 1-31-13."
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This site is not affiliated with the HOA, the MUD, or any other legal entity.
Please advise if any information is incorrect or add any information for clarification.
Thank you.
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This site is independently operated.
This site is not affiliated with the HOA, the MUD, or any other legal entity.
Please advise if any information is incorrect or add any information for clarification.
Thank you.
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Monday, January 14, 2013
Community Links
Harris County MUD71 Group on Yahoo
Bridgewater Community Group on Nextdoor
The above links, as well as this site, are independent groups not affiliated with any legal entity.
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The below links are legal entities not affiliated with any of the above independent groups (nor with this site):
Bridgewater Community Association (HOA, homeowner's association, no affiliation with this site)
Harris County MUD 71 (HCMUD71, no affiliation with this site)
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ABOUT: This site is independently operated by a local resident.
This site is not affiliated with any HOA, the MUD, or any other legal entity.
GOAL: To facilitate the sharing of information, the exchange of ideas, and to encourage proactive participation for the betterment of the local community. Knowledge facilitates well-being and the enhancement of quality of life.
GROUP: Community within Katy, TX 77449 - especially the residents within the following neighborhoods: Westland Creek Village, Lakes of Bridgewater, Bridgewater Pointe, Bridgewater Village, Enclave at Bridgewater, and Bridgewater Meadow. These neighborhoods share the same HOA (Bridgewater Community Association, Inc.).
The above listed neighborhoods share the same MUD (Harris County MUD #71) with neighboring communities that include: Mason Lakes, Morton Ranch, Bridgewater Place, The Lakes at Mason Park, and Vineyard Meadow (these neighborhoods each have an individual HOA).
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