Kingwood Library – Barbara Williamson Children’s Activity Room
Dear Property Owners:
The Board of Directors of Lake Houston Community Association will be holding a Board meeting on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Barbara Williamson Children’s Activity Room at the Kingwood Library located at 4400 Bens View Lane, Kingwood, TX 77339
The subject of the meeting is general business of the Association. There will be a homeowner input session for any member who would like to address the Board.
The meeting will then close for an executive session to discuss confidential information. Items that may be discussed in executive session include: actions involving personnel, pending or threatened litigation, contract negotiations, enforcement actions, confidential communications with the Association attorney, matters involving invasion of privacy of owners, and other matters that are confidential by request of an affected party and agreement of the Board.
As previously reported, we conducted leak detection tests on our community pool due to undetermined water loss. The tests discovered the leak was within the in-pool lights area.
The repairs have been scheduled for Monday, March 31, beginning at 9:30 AM. The pool will be closed to complete these repairs and will open upon completion.
After the leak detection repairs, we will schedule the pool drain replacements which are a compliance requirement. This is one of the selected/approved projects for 2025.
In addition, the pool pole light repair has been completed. This was also one of the approved projects for 2025. The area is once again well-lit.
We wish to inform you that the pool will be closed on Friday, February 21. This closure is necessary due to an ongoing water loss issue for which we have yet to determine the cause.
We have enlisted the services of a professional company to perform leak detection tests to locate and address the problem. During this time, we kindly request that you allow sufficient space for the personnel from the leak detection company to conduct their work efficiently and safely.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
Again, it has been reported that a different dog owner with an unleashed dog was encountered within The Enclave.
The neighbor encountered an unleashed brown dog at the community pool. The dog was accompanied by a man and another man with a leashed black dog was in the area. The neighbor explained to the gentlemen with the black dog on the leash that her dog had been attacked by an unleashed dog during a recent walk through the neighborhood. When she spotted the dog off-leash, she did let the man with the dog know that dogs, by law, are to be leashed. Although the gentleman with the brown dog responded, ‘he is friendly’, it is a City of Houston ordinance that dogs must be leashed.
After consulting with the Kingwood Police Station, they provided the following advice: Since the dog leash requirement is a City of Houston Ordinance, please contact the Kingwood Police Station at their non-emergency number, 713 884-3131, to report any loose dog(s). This should be done at the time of the incident. You will need to provide the address or nearest location address where the dog was seen loose. If possible, also provide the address of the owner or house associated with the dog.
If you carry a cell phone during your walk, they suggest taking a photo of the incident. The police will then take it from there. While the recent loose dog incident was discussed with the police, a formal complaint was not filed.
You may also contact Vickie Cain, Community Association Manager at Goodwin & Co., with the same information if the owner is known. She will send them a letter. This might be a good option if you believe it is a first-time offense, and the dog posed no threat to a person or another animal. This may serve as a warning, before taking further steps by filing a complaint with the Kingwood Police.
A loose, unleashed dog has been observed AGAIN in The Enclave. The dog was observed away from the owner’s private property or at the pool park area, with the owner. Not only is it unlawful, but it is also upsetting to those that do not like dogs or are afraid of dogs. Neighbors walking with their dogs, on a leash, are concerned for their personal safety and their dogs(s) when a dog is unleashed and loose along their walk or our common areas, including the park areas, in the neighborhood. Please respect your fellow neighbor and their precious fur-family member and leash up! And don’t forget – pick up after your dog.
If you see a dog off leash, accompanied by its owner, try informing the individual that a leash is required per City of Houston ordinances.
And to those that do follow the neighborhood posted signs and City of Houston ordinances, Thank You for being a good, responsible dog owner & neighbor.
Winter Weather Arrives Monday, Warming Centers Available
The Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is monitoring dangerous winter weather set to begin Monday evening and potentially lasting through Thursday afternoon. The National Weather Service (NWS), has issued a Winter Storm Warning in effect beginning at 6 PM on Monday, through 6 PM on Tuesday. A hard freeze with temperatures below 24 degrees, is expected for Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. Snow, sleet, and ice are also expected with some areas receiving 4 inches of snow. Residents should monitor the latest forecast daily and remain weather-aware.
Residents are advised to make all necessary winterization preparations by Sunday evening.
Travel will become nearly impossible between Monday evening through Wednesday! Snow, sleet, and ice will impact all roads, bridges, and overpasses creating dangerous driving conditions. STAY OFF THE ROADS! Where you are Monday night at 6pm, is where you should plan to stay through Wednesday.
Residents are also advised to use 9-1-1 only in the event of life-threatening emergencies. First responders will face significant challenges due to high than normal calls for service as well as weather impacted streets. Longer response times may result.
Warming Centers: Various partners in Harris County will be opening warming centers during this winter storm. Visit www.ReadyHarris.org to find the location nearest you. Visit the website daily for hours of operation and updates on available resources. The following are known locations and hours:
Precinct 1 Warming Centers Hours of Operation: Monday, January 20 and Tuesday, January 21 from 7 AM to 7 PM Water and MREs will be available. • Finnigan Community Center/YET Center: 4900 Providence St, Houston, TX 77020 • Lincoln Park Community Center: 979 Grenshaw St, Houston, TX 77088 • Tom Bass Community Center: 15108 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77047
Precinct 2 Warming Centers Hours of Operation: Monday, January 20 – Thursday, January 23 from 8 AM to 6 PM Water, MREs, and Snacks will be available. Programming will not be available. • Bay Area Community Center: 5002 E NASA Parkway, Seabrook, TX 77586 • Deputy Darren Almendarez Community Center: 10918 1/2 Bentley St, Houston, TX 77093 • East Harris County Activity Center: 7340 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX, 77505 • Hardy Community Center: 11901 West Hardy Rd, Houston, TX 77076 • J.D. Walker Community Center: 7613 Wade Rd, Baytown, TX 77521 • Leon Grayson / Baldree Community Center: 13828 Corpus Christi St, Houston, TX 77015 • Leonel J. Castillo Community Center: 2101 South St, Houston, TX 77009 • Magnum-Howell Community Center: 2500 Frick Rd, Houston, TX 77038 • Martin L. Flukinger Community Center: 16003 Lorenzo St, Channelview, TX 77530 • Pep Mueller Activity Center: 14750 Henry Rd, Houston, TX 77060
Precinct 3 Community Centers Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Friday from 8 AM – 8 PM, Saturday from 8 AM – 4 PM Closed Monday for MLK Day • Barrett Station/Riley Chambers Community Center: 909 1/2 Magnolia Ave, Houston, TX 77002 • Crosby Community Center: 409 Hare Rd, Crosby, TX 77532 • George H.W. Bush Community Center: 6827 Cypresswood Dr, Cypress, TX 77379 • Juergen’s Hall Community Center: 26026 Hempstead Rd, Cypress, TX 77429 • San Jacinto Community Center: 604 Highland Woods Dr, Highlands, TX 77562 • Trini Mendenhall Community Center: 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX 77055
Precinct 4 Warming Centers Hours of Operation: Monday, January 20 and Tuesday, January 21 from 8 AM to 8 PM • Bayland Community Center: 6400 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77074 • Burnett Bayland Community Center: 6026 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77081 • Steve Radack Community Center: 18650 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77084
Baytown Warming Center Hours of Operation: Monday, January 20 from 8 AM to Tuesday, January 21 • Memorial Baptist Church Activity Center: 600 W Sterling Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
City of Houston Warming Centers The warming centers will remain open 24/7 from Sunday, January 19 at 6 PM until midday Thursday, January 23 (subject to change). • Acres Homes Multi-Service Center: 6719 W. Montgomery Rd, Houston, TX 77091 • Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center: 6402 Market St, Houston, TX 77007 • Fonde Community Center: 110 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007 • Kashmere Multi-Service Center: 4802 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77026 • Magnolia Multi-Service Center: 7037 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77011 • Metropolitan Multi-Service Center: 1475 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019 • Moody Community Center: 3725 Fulton St, Houston, TX 77009 • Northeast Multi-Service Center: 9720 Spaulding St, Houston, TX 77016 • Southwest Multi-Service Center: 6400 High Star Dr, Houston, TX 77074 • Sunnyside Multi-Service Center: 4410 Reed Rd, Houston, TX 77051
American Red Cross Shelters Hours of Operation: Sunday, January 19 at 5 PM until midday Thursday, January 23 (subject to change) Food, Water, Cots, & Blankets. No Pets Allowed. • Tom Bass Community Center, 15108 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77047 • Kingwood First Baptist Church, 3500 Woodland Hills Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339
Protect the “Four P’s”: People, pets, pipes, and plants.
People: • Keep warm, stay inside if possible. • Add layers to help keep you warm as the temperature drops. • Check in with elderly family and neighbors to see if they need help.
Pets: • Bring pets inside and move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas. • Keep adequate food and water available.
Pipes: • Protect any exposed outdoor pipes (sprinkler systems should be shut off and properly drained)
Plants: • Bring potted plants inside or store them in a garage near the interior wall to provide extra warmth and protection from wind. • For cold-sensitive outdoor plants, put down extra mulch and consider covering them with a cloth fabric of some kind to shield the plants from wind and frost.
Heater Safety: Portable space heaters are often used to heat rooms and homes. If not used properly, they can cause fires, severe injuries, and death. If using a portable heater, remember these important safety tips:
• Keep heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can burn, including furniture, carpets, curtains, and people. • Place heaters on solid, non-flammable surfaces. • Never block exits with a heater and keep them out of the way of foot traffic. • Keep children away from heaters. • Always plug heaters directly into wall outlets – NEVER use an extension cord. • Turn off and unplug space heaters when leaving a room or going to bed.
Protect yourself from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning by installing a battery-operated CO detector and never use generators, grills, camp stoves, or similar devices indoors.
Generator Safety: If you use a generator, remember these important safety tips from the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office. • Use portable generators outdoors at least 15-20 feet away from all doors, windows, and vent openings to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. • Never use a generator in an attached garage, even with the door open.
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