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www.braeswoodplace.org Next Board Meeting: Thursday, October 10, 7 pm – St. Vincent de Paul, 6800 Buffalo Speedway, Jamail Family Center Of Special Interest: Halloween Tips from Const. Rosen – pg. 4 Flood Insurance Update – pg. 5

Index: President’s Message 1 Calendar/Reminders 2 Security 3 Constable Tips 4 Flood Insurance 5 Recycling 5 Yard Waste 6 McGovern Library 6 Mark Twain Elem 7 Pershing Pandas 7 Garden Club 8 Garden of Month 8 Election Day ID 9 Advertisers 9-17 Contact Information 18

Deed Restriction Renewal Last month I mentioned that we are looking for a volunteer to coordinate Renewing our Deed Restrictions. Every decade, Braes Heights sections 1-13 needs to renew their Deed Restrictions or risk having them expire. We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate this effort over the next two years as various sets of Deed Restrictions are up for renewal. This person will need to become a Notary and BPHA will cover that expense. Please also contact the office if you are a Notary in the neighborhood that would be willing to volunteer for a couple of hours but you would not like to be the coordinator. Over the next year or so we will need a Notary to verify each of the 51% of our neighbors’ signatures in order to keep our deed restrictions in place. Over the years, neighbors have suggested that we update or change our deed re-strictions. Although we may want to update some items that are obsolete, it is sur-prisingly difficult to get 51% of our neighbors’ notarized signatures just to renew our current deed restrictions. Updating our Deed Restrictions would require that 75% of our neighbors agree and sign off on changes. Safety First Although it seems that the number of crime reports does not rival what we were see-ing in January, I am unnerved by the type of crime going on around us. I know of two robberies at gunpoint that occurred in our neighborhood! Neighbors were fol-lowed out of Lowe’s and Randall’s by people claiming that there was a problem with their tires, without concern that their possible victims are able to identify them. There seems to be a level of increased criminal boldness and we all need to have our guard up. Never hesitate to call in a suspicious person to the Constable, if you are a member. Unlike HPD, we do not need to wait for a crime to be in pro-gress. Your call of suspicion is all the just cause that a Constable needs to approach someone. Please remove anything that might be of value from your cars at night. Thieves will keep “shopping” in our neighborhood if it is fruitful. Be aware of your surroundings and be careful of people who you do not know.

Please be mindful of your deliveries. A neighbor has reported that a mail order pre-scription was delivered to their home but was stolen from their porch. Election Notes The new Texas Voter ID law will be in place for the November 5 election in Harris County. You must bring your current PHOTO ID with the name that matches what the Voter Registrar has on file for you. Name and Address changes can be managed at https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/sos/SOSACManager.

Sentinel

October 2013

President’s Message by Linda Barcot

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

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BPHA BOARD MEETING Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 7 pm

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6800 Buffalo Speedway, Jamail Family Center

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, 713-666-7248, by 2 pm, Wednesday, October 9. The 15 minutes will be divided equally among the registered speakers with 5-minute maximum time for each.

BPHA CALENDAR OF EVENTS October and November

Thurs Oct 3 Recycle South of Brays Bayou Tues Oct 8 Recycle North of Brays Bayou Thurs Oct 10 BPHA Board Meeting, 7 pm, St. Vincent’s Tues Oct 15 JUNK Heavy Trash North of Braeswood* (includes 3601 S. Braeswood to SL) Thurs Oct 17 Recycle South of Brays Bayou Thurs Oct 17 BW Super Neighborhood Mtg Mon Oct 21 Sentinel deadline for November Mon Oct 21 JUNK Heavy Trash South of Braeswood* (except 3601 S. Braeswood to SL) Mon Oct 21 BB Assn Mtg, 7:30 pm, 5310 S. Willow (see Article on Page 5) Tues Oct 22 Recycle North of Brays Bayou Thurs Oct 31 Recycle South of Brays Bayou Tues Nov 5 Recycle North of Brays Bayou Tues Nov 5 ELECTION DAY! Mon Nov 11 VETERAN’S DAY Tues Nov 12 NO Garbage Pick Up Wed Nov 13 TUESDAY Garbage Pick Up Thurs Nov 14 Recycle South of Brays Bayou Thurs Nov 14 BPHA Board Meeting, 7 pm, St. Vincent’s Mon Nov 18 Sentinel Deadline for December Mon Nov 18 TREE Heavy Trash South of Braeswood* (except 3601 S. Braeswood to SL) Mon Nov 18 BB Assn Mtg, 7:30 pm, 5310 S. Willow Tues Nov 19 Recycle North of Brays Bayou Tues Nov 19 TREE Heavy Trash North of Braeswood* (includes 3601 S. Braeswood to SL) Thurs Nov 21 BW Super Neighborhood Mtg. Thurs Nov 28 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY. No trash

pick up Fri Nov 29 Recycle South of Brays Bayou Fri Nov 29 THURSDAY Garbage Pick Up BB-Brays Bayou, BW-Braeswood, SL-Stella Link *check Solid Waste link on City of Houston website or call 311 to verify!

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. There is a $200 fee for renovation plan review and a $500 fee for new construction plan review.

BUILDER’S 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”. We appreciate the builders’ commitment to our neighborhood!

4003 Underwood – LBJ Construction 3733 Merrick – Partners in Building 4106 Gairloch – Steven Ray Homes

3034 Underwood – Diana Sherry Homes

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Constable Patrol

Statistics for August

Alarm Responses 22 Burglary of Habitation 2 Burglary of Motor Vehicles 2 Checks of Buildings/Schools 95 Checks of Parks 107 Checks of Residents 200 Criminal Mischief 3 Disturbances/Loud Noise 3 Investigations of Suspicious Persons, Cars

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Major/Minor Accidents 2 Traffic Monitoring (citations, warnings, arrests)

228

Vacation Watches 413 Fraudulent Use of ID 1 Terrorist Threat 0 Miles Patrolled 8,695

SECURITY INCIDENTS FOR AUGUST by Janet Maxian

BURGLARY – Two residences-One on 3600 block of Tartan. Reported to HPD; other was home in 3700 block of Gramercy, reported to Southside Police. CAR BURGLARY - Both doors were left unlocked. One had valuables that were stolen. Nothing from other vehicle TRAFFIC – Citations/warnings for: expired inspection, no headlights, no license plate light, no front license plate, no insurance, illegal left turn, speeding, no driver’s license, no vehicle registration, parking in front of fire hydrant, parking facing traffic, arrest for DUI. INVESTIGATIONS: – Activated residential alarms; opened garage door of vacant house; Reports of suspicious persons and vehicles. Activated traffic in school zones. One report of identity theft. ASSISTANCE – Assisted resident with report of assault.

SECURITY NOTES by Janet Maxian

As has been reported elsewhere, on September 7, 2013 in the early afternoon, a woman was a victim of an armed robbery at a location very near to us. The woman was on her way to pick up a friend. As she pulled into her friend’s driveway in the 3000 block of Tilden, she was met by two masked men. One was armed with a revolver. They took her purse and escaped in a late model silver car thought to be either a Lexus or Mercedes. We are advised to get in the habit of checking our rear view mirror to see if we are being fol-lowed as we near our destination. If you think you are being followed, do not stop. Go to the nearest police station or to a site where there are a lot of people. You may have also heard about another crime that has occurred near us. At least two motorists were recently approached in different parking lots by people in a black pickup truck. They both were told that something was wrong with their vehicle and were told to get out of their vehicle to check. We are advised to remain in our vehicle, to not allow someone who offers to help fix an unknown problem to coax us out of our vehicle. The police feel that these people are trying to steal your vehicle, your wallet or your purse. Other people may be working in conjunction with those in the pickup. They are believed to be driving a black sedan, thought to be a Camaro.

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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Thank You to our Hosts!

This was a record year for National Night Out in our neighborhood! We had at least 34 gatherings this year, an awesome way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of National Night Out. This important event could not happen without those neighbors who stepped up and agreed to host. We truly appreciate all those families that hosted!! Fall can be a very busy time with work and the back to school commotion. If your block did not have a gathering, it is never too late to invite your neighbors over for an informal gathering at any time, or you can sign up to be a host next year.

Halloween Tips for Parents and Kids by Alan Rosen, Harris County Constable, Precinct 1

We all want to have a safe and fun Halloween. It’s a time for kids to dress up and gather all the candy possible. So that everyone can enjoy the fun of trick or treating, here are a few tips to make the night as trouble free as pos-sible. Whether you are taking your kids to a community sponsored event or just taking them around your own familiar neighborhood, keep an eye on them at all times. It only takes a minute for you to become distracted and then to discover your child is gone. In the age of readily available technology, cell phones are affordable and found everywhere these days. If your child has a cell phone, make sure the phone is pre-programmed with all important contact numbers and that it is ready for use when they go out on Halloween night. If children will be attending other activities, such as parties, school or mall functions or will be with friends, get the phone number and make sure that you have met the par-ents. In an effort to better know your own neighborhood or the area you plan to visit, most states have a website for registered sex offenders that anyone can access by zip code. The site will list the offender, general information and the street address. The website for the Texas Department of Public Safety, Sex Offender Division is: https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/SexOffender/. I think we can all agree that times have changed. In many cities, allowing children to walk the streets alone is not the safest avenue. Your best bet is to make sure an adult is going with children. If you cannot take them yourself, see if another parent or two can. If you are not going with your children, make sure you know the route your kids will be taking. Tell them they are to check in with you every hour, either by phone or coming back by home. The key is to re-enforce that they are not to deviate from the planned route so that you always know where they should/will be. Set a time for children to be home or have them call immediately if they are to be late or delayed. Ensure your children know not to talk to strangers or get into strange cars, regardless of what the person says to them. Explain to them that if they are approached, they are to scream as loud as they can so someone may hear and to run away as fast as they can to a safe place. Children need to know how to cross a street. Children should only cross at crosswalks or corners for safety, al-ways looking both ways prior to entering the roadway. By following some of these easy tips, Halloween can be fun, safe and a time for family memories.

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FLOOD INSURANCE PREMIUMS by Billy Pilgrim

As reported in the media recently, major changes in the cost of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) flood insurance program began in January 2013 as a result of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act which was passed by Congress in 2012. Under the new Act, FEMA is now required to base flood insurance premiums on a true/full risk basis. The intent is to put the flood insurance program on a more financially stable footing, it currently being some $27-$30 billion dollars in the red. The proposed changes will eliminate subsidies and grandfathering which is scheduled to take effect in 2014. The changes will mean premium increases for some - but not all - policy holders by eliminating some artificially low premium rates and discounts. Implementation of Phase 1 began in January 2013 in coastal communities/counties which will see huge increases in flood insurance premiums. Phase 2 is scheduled to begin on October 1, 2013. Flood insurance premiums will now, and in the future, reflect the risk of flooding depending on where a property is located and its susceptibility to an adverse flood event. The increase in rates will be phased in over a period of 4-5 years and property owners in, or near, a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), i.e. 100-year flood plain (AE), will be seeing increases of >25% per year until full the risk premium basis is achieved. I have excerpted a number of important points from the Act which can be viewed on the Braeswood Place website at www.braeswoodplace.org. Or you can view the entire Act by doing an Internet search for Biggert-Waters Act. Additional information can be found by searching the Federal Emergency Management Agency website. Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS) which are used to determine the Special Flood Hazard Areas premium rates can be found at www.harriscountyfema.org. For more information on this topic, plan to attend the Brays Bayou Association Meeting on Monday, October 21 at 7 pm at The Gathering Place, 5310 S. Willow off of South Post Oak.

RECYLING AND TRASH UPDATE by Susie Laredo

I hope everyone is enjoying the convenience of their 96-gallon recycling carts. A few neighbors have complained that their carts have not been emptied on recycling day and I suspect this is because you must have three feet between your trash and recycling carts. Remember, carts must be leastthree feet apart and three feet from other objects (trees, bushes, fire hydrants) with the handles facing your home. The claw on the trucks cannot pick up the carts if there is not three feet between them. This also applies to yard waste. The Sunbeam Neighborhood depository is temporarily closed. The City of Houston has several other recycling facilities, addresses to which may be found at http.www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste. So practice these rules and in next month’s Sentinel, there will be a quiz over the new Recycling Rules!

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A NEIGHBORLY REMINDER TO NOT POLLUTE GALVESTON BAY by Gary Beck

This is a neighborly reminder to NOT pollute our storm water system which flows directly in Galveston Bay and to obey the law or be fined $250 to $2000 per violation. I have seen too many landscape companies blowing leaves and grass cuttings directly into the storm sewers. I am not talking about a few errant leaves or a handful of grass clippings. I am talking about bushels and bags of leaves and grass debris. If you have hired a landscaper for your work at your home and they are breaking the law, are you also responsible? I am not an attorney, but morally, I think the homeowner is responsible. Maybe the landscaper does not know better, or does not care or just needs to be told what to do with the clippings. You may think they just need to be fined once to learn a lesson. But also, just maybe, if you have hired them and caused it to happen, you could become part of an EPA pollution violation! That is because, per City of Houston Ordinance No. 2001-800 ("AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, RELATING TO THE REDUCTION OF POLLUTANTS IN STORM WATER RUNOFF AND THE EFFECTIVE PROHIBITION OF NON-STORM WATER DISCHARGES TO THE STORM SEWER SYSTEM.") a person causing a pollutant or a commercial activity discharging into the storm water system, may have Sec. 47-602 penal provisions applied. Any person who violates any provision of this article shall be guilty of an offense and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $2000 for each violation. Each day in which any violation shall occur shall constitute a separate offense. So maybe it is time to ask your landscaper or your garden person what they are doing with all your clippings. Are they being mulched into your lawn? Great, they hold moisture and become fertilizer. Are they being bagged, trashed, and carried to a landfill, less great, but legally acceptable? Or are they being blown into the storm sewer inlet? Not good, very illegal, in violation of City of Houston Code of Ordinances, the EPA, and the Clean Water Act.

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Scrapbooking Club – Mondays at 6:30 pm all month Open Job Search Lab – Thursdays at 10 am all month ESL Open Lab – Tuesdays at 10 am all month Toddler Time(ages 1-3 years) – Tuesdays at 11 am all month Story Time(ages 3-5 years) – Thursdays at 11am all month Baby Lapsit(ages 0-12 months) – Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11am all month Chinese Class – Thursdays at 10 am all month E-book Open House – Every Wednesday at 12 and 6 pm (bring e-reader) Tune Time for Kids – Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:30 pm all month Pajama Storytime – Wednesdays at 7 pm all month Passports processed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Call for hours.

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MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL by Amy Allen

Plans are underway for the annual Spooky Spaghetti Dinner and Carnival. The Spooky fundraiser is a fun community and family event that you will not want to miss. Costumes are welcome for both adults and chil-dren. There will be fun games, inflatables, a cake walk, Candelari’s Spaghetti Dinner and much more for the entire family. Pre-order your tickets for the event online at www.marktwainpto.org. We hope to see everyone Saturday, October 19 from 4 - 8 pm at the school. The Odyssey of the Mind team will be presenting “Seussical the Musical” on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25 at 6 pm in the cafeteria. Doors open at 5:45 pm. Tickets will be on sale before and after school in October. All proceeds from the play will be used to assist Odyssey teams that advance to the World competi-tion. The musical is a fun-filled show that brings all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters to the stage. It is ap-propriate for all ages. Please bring out the kids to see the amazing and talented Odyssey kids and to support a great Twain program! For more information contact Tonya Crombie at tonyacrombie@comcast.net. Additional Highlights from the October Calendar of Events:

Wednesday, October 9 - PTO Meeting and All Parent Meeting, 8 am, Cafeteria. All parents are encour-aged to attend as Principal Patin and PTO President Tony Houck will review plans for the school year.

Monday, October 14 - Informational Coffee at 6:30 pm for families ZONED to Mark Twain. Learn about our exemplary school, meet teachers and other parents at the The Barrow Residence, 3763 Belle-fontaine. The program begins at 7 pm and is an adult-only event. Please RSVP to Sarah Callahan Baker at callahanbaker@hotmail.com or 713-545-9330.

Monday, October 28 – Middle School Forum at 6:30 pm in the Cafeteria. Representatives from Per-shing, Pin Oak, Lanier, Johnston, T.H. Rogers, Hamilton, Young Women's and Men’s College Prepara-tory Academy have been invited to the forum. This is a great opportunity for prospective parents and students to learn more about the schools and get their questions answered. Contact Sue Deigaard with questions at sjd@alumni.rice.edu.

Tuesday, October 29 – Math Night 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Cafeteria. Expect a fun-filled evening full of math enrichment. Contact Irene Chang with questions at icchang@prodigy.net.

PERSHING PANDA NEWS by Ellen Fava

Please mark your calendars for “Pershing's First Look”. On October 29 from 6 – 8 pm, zoned elementary school parents will have the opportunity to take a look at Pershing. Come out to learn why Pershing is such an awesome middle school. Take a tour, mingle with other prospective parents, ask lots of questions and meet the teachers. We look forward to seeing you there. Are you ready for some football? Pershing Homecoming is Wednesday, October 30 against Lanier at Butler Stadium at 7 pm. Come out and cheer on the Pandas!! Finally, there will be an early dismissal on October 30 at 12:35 pm. Please view the Pershing website at www.pershingms.org for more information.

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BRAESWOOD PLACE GARDEN CLUB by Janet Maxian and Kathy Jenkins

Our next meeting will occur on October 21 at 3510 Dumbarton. After a business meeting starting at 7pm, we will hear a timely and informative talk on the pruning of plants by Bobby Hatfield, a BPHA resident and pro-fessional landscaper. Mr. Hatfield’s company, Hatfield Landscapes, deals with landscape design, installation, and maintenance. His own garden at 3718 Tartan Lane was featured in the September Sentinel as the Garden of the Month. Visitors are always welcome to join us. Call 713-661-9939 or 713-668-4645 if you would like more information.

GARDEN OF THE MONTH

by Jackie Addington

Yard of the Month for October is located at 3315 Grennoch, home of the Bill and Christy Wade family. The front yard has three oak trees which, though not all planted at the same time, are of fairly uniform size. The homeowners relate that when the new street paving was in progress, the city planted one of the oak trees (shown here in the foreground). It has now grown to equal the other two trees in size and is healthy and vibrant. This is not the case for many trees planted at that time because of the subsequent harsh drought seasons. The welcoming front porch is nicely framed by a tiered pittosporum, boxwood, and mondo grass hedge. Cedar trees are planted in front of the columns of the porch and each corner of the yard is planted with seasonal color including vinca, penta, and grasses. A sidewalk which encircles the live oak in front of the house carries the eye to the house entrance.

HOME OF BILL AND CHRISTY WADE, 3315 GRENNOCH

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BRAESWOOD PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION www.braeswoodplace.org

OFFICERS President Linda Barcot 832-217-8581 pack_lindas@hotmail.com V. Pres. East Rosemary Gendusa-Glick713-560-2820 rgendusa@marthaturner.com V. Pres. Central James Baker 832-309-5830 jpbhome4@gmail.com V. Pres. West Nicole Shah 713-839-0595 nicoleallman74@hotmail.com Treasurer Matt Malinsky 713-336-3767 mmalinsky@kpmg.com Secretary Stephen Ostrow 713-661-9346 ksostrow@hotmail.com DIRECTORS Director Area # 1 Steve Sheaffer 281-460-5010 steven_sheaffer@yahoo.com Director Area # 2 Todd Nunnally 713-664-7332 todd@nunnallys.net Director Area # 3 Drake Terrell 713-557-6000 drake@heritagetexas.com Director Area # 4 Jeff McNear 713-665-7518 jeff.mcnear@comcast.net Director Area # 5 Bob Eby Director Area # 6 Lundin Schneider 713-662-2674 lundin.schneider@woodsideenergy.com Director Area # 7 Catherine Hanslik 713-898-0992 thehansliks@sbcglobal.net Director Area # 8 David & Rui Roberts 713-665-6979 ruiroberts7@yahoo.com Director Area # 9 Jerry McClain 713-203-6934 JCM2000@swbell.net Director Area # 10 Grant Harpold 713-665-7519 gharpold@vilolaw.com Director Area # 11 Roger White 832-373-8798 rlwhite1003@att.net Director Area # 12 Joanne Eisenberger 281-974-5089 joanneeisenberger@yahoo.com COMMITTEE CHAIRS Appearance/Street ReconJack Stopnicki 713-299-5556 jack@ticket-stop.com Board Nominations Catherine Hanslik 713-898-0992 thehansliks@sbcglobal.net 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 Deed Restrictions NEED VOLUNTEER! Fogging Chris Ramas 713-665-6254 cramas4126@sbcglobal.com Fourth of July Chair Pamela Weisner 713-306-5496 pamela.wiesner@gmail.com Garden Club Co-Pres Kathy Jenkins 713-661-9939 kathyzjenkins@gmail.com Janet Maxian 713-668-4645 jlmaxian@gmail.com Garden of the Month Jackie Addington 832-767-5667 jackie.addington@comcast.net Karl Young Park Jarret Reeves 281-685-6666 jarret.reeves@lr.org Membership Rob Lee 713-840-4762 robleetx@hotmail.com Genie Neukomm 713-249-6512 genie.neukomm@gmail.com Moms’ Club (BPMOYC) Karen Stopnicki 713-927-8992 khouston006@yahoo.com National Night Out Kathleen Fenoy 281-501-8586 kathleenfenoy@yahoo.com Co-Chairs Nicole Shah 713-839-0595 nicoleallman74@hotmail.com Recycling Susie Loredo 713-588-1160 susieloredo@gmail.com Security Janet Maxian 713-668-4645 jlmaxian@gmail.com Sentinel Editor Alison Bell 713-504-4610 sentinel@braeswoodplace.org Traffic Committee Nicole Shah 713-839-0595 nicoleallman74@hotmail.com BPHA OFFICE Brenda Blackwood 713-666-7248 BPHA@sbcglobal.net Hours: M, W, F: 10-2 4010 Blue Bonnet, Suite 112, Houston, TX 77025

BRAESWOOD PLACE It’s a Great Place to Live

MEMBERSHIP IN BPHA

The Homeowners Association of Braeswood Place collects annual dues of $75. Constable Patrol membership is $285 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.

BPHA@sbcglobal.net 713-666-7248

JOIN ONLINE: www.braeswoodplace.org

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 NOVEMBER issue of the Sentinel will be Monday, October 21. 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.

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.

HELPFUL NUMBERS City of Houston Poison Control Hotline 713-247-1000 1-800-764-7661 Council Rep, Dist C-Ellen Cohen State Rep-Sarah Davis (Residents North of Bayou) 713-521-4474 832-393-3004 State Sen-Joan Huffman Council Rep, Dist K-Larry Green 713-662-3821 (Residents South of Bayou) 832-393-3016 Texas Fish/Wildlife (for birds) County Commissioner-El Franco Lee 713-876-1520 713-662-3821 Electricity-CenterPoint Energy Street Light Repair (give pole#) 713-207-2222 713-207-2222 Gas-CenterPoint Energy Street/Stop Sign Repair 713-659-2111 713-837-0311 Graffiti Hotline Trash Collection 713-247-1576 713-837-0311 Harris County Mosquito Control U.S. Rep-John Culberson 713-440-4800 713-682-8828 Houston Police-Beechnut Water & Sewer Repair 713-314-3900 713-837-0311