Hello Friends!
I hope you were able to relax and spend time with your family and friends this past weekend. We enjoyed ours as we indulged in a crawfish, crab, and shrimp boil — as well as fried catfish and shrimp — at our Chosen Family's house.
Spring is here! This past weekend, my taste buds danced as I bit into a lemon cookie and was reminded that we are in a new season — and with a new season comes new flavors. This time of year, is when the birds start chirping, the flowers are blooming, and my allergies are feeling conquered by a massive army of pollen. The goodness of spring outweighs the bad allergy days. If you have allergies, I highly suggest trying some allergy eye drops from your local drug store — that's just a suggestion, not medical advice. I purchased some recently and was shocked at how well they worked.
I don't want to keep you too long in my ramble section — we have so many fun local events this weekend, and I hope you can get out with your family to enjoy them before our why-do-I-live-here summer hits!
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Texas City Developments
Texas City April Water Notice: From now until April 20th, Gulf Coast Water Authority will temporarily switch its water treatment to chlorine only. Texas City residents may notice a stronger chlorine smell, cloudy water, or a change in color. This is part of routine maintenance to flush the system. The water is safe to use during this process. More info: www.gcwatx.gov/annualchlorinemaintenance
The contract has been put in place to demolish the old City Hall located at 1801 9th Ave N, Texas City in the near future as Texas City makes way for a brand-new, two-story municipal complex built right on the same site. The new facility will bring together multiple city departments under one roof—including City Hall offices, Municipal Court, emergency management, and more—creating a more efficient, centralized hub to better serve the community. It will also feature a modern council chamber that doubles as a courtroom and an Emergency Operations Center designed to withstand Category 5 storms.
New traffic lights will soon be installed at two key intersections in Texas City—6th & 9th Street and 9th Street & Route 197. These upgrades are designed to improve safety for both drivers and pedestrians, making it easier and safer for everyone to navigate the area.
If you didn’t receive the Texas City Spring Parks & Recreation Guide, you can access it online to stay up to date on local events.
Texas City Spotlight: 409 Day
409 Day is Wednesday, April 9th, and Texas City is going all out!
In honor of the 409-area code, local businesses and the city are rolling out a full day of $4.09 specials, freebies, and community fun.
For the latest updates, head over to Texas City’s social media pages.
The photo below is courtesy of Texas City’s Facebook page.
Interested in advertising or sponsorship? Reach out—we’d love to chat. [email protected]
Local Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for Fleet Week in Seabrook on April 20th!
Thursday, April 9th
Open Mic
6:00pm to 9:00pm
902 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores
Cadillac Groove
6:00pm to 10:00pm
707 Highway 146, Kemah
Scotty’s Pub on the Bay
Singo Bingo
Starts at 6:30pm
3202 FM-2094, League City,
Friday, April 10th
BTR Cajun Throwdown at Bayou Fest
Starts at 11:00am
1991 Getty Rd, La Marque
Soulfreak Coffee- League City
Soul Art Collage
3:00pm to 5:00pm
512 2nd St, League City
Barge 295- In The Yard
Lightning Rob
Starts at 6:30pm
2613 ½ NASA Pkwy, Seabrook
Line Up
7:00pm to 11:00pm
707 Highway 146, Kemah
Barge 295- On The Barge
Leo Mendoza
Starts at 7:00pm
2613 ½ NASA Pkwy, Seabrook
Karaoke Night
7:00pm to 10:00pm
902 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores
Saturday, April 11th
Barge 295- In The Yard
VFW Bazaar
Starts at 8:00am
2613 ½ NASA Pkwy, Seabrook
Big Crawfish Bash Foundation
Starts at 11:00am
1053 Marina Bay Dr, Kemah
BTR Cajun Throwdown at Bayou Fest
Starts at 11:00am
1991 Getty Rd, La Marque
Kemah Boardwalk
Crawfish & Zydeco Festival
1:00pm to 10:00pm
215 Kipp Ave, Kemah
Soulfreak Coffee- League City
Paint & Sip 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Rush Cycle Pop-Up 7:30pm to 12:30pm
512 2nd St, League City
Soulfreak Coffee- Seabrook
Kinusaiga Art Class
2:00pm to 5:00pm
1305 Second St. Seabrook
Barge 295- On The Barge
Leo Mendoza
Starts at 3:00pm
2613 ½ NASA Pkwy, Seabrook
McIntyre’s Webster
Special Guests: Mrs. Tink and Chef Machete
BINGO $10 per card
Starts at 6:00pm
806 E NASA Pkwy, Houston
Barge 295- In The Yard
The Spicolis
Starts at 6:30pm
2613 ½ NASA Pkwy, Seabrook
6th Street Community Plaza
The Fab 5
7:00pm to 9:00pm
718 6th Street, Texas City
Thunderpants
7:00pm to 11:00pm
707 Highway 146, Kemah
Meaux Cotton & The Feel
8:30pm to 12:00am
1053 Marina Bay Dr, Kemah
Sunday, April 12th
Kemah Boardwalk
Crawfish & Zydeco Festival
1:00pm to 10:00pm
215 Kipp Ave, Kemah
Soulfreak Coffee
Easter Card Making $15
12:00pm to 2:00pm
512 2nd St, League City
Barge 295- On The Barge
Leo Mendoza
Starts at 3:00pm
2613 ½ NASA Pkwy, Seabrook
Sheila Marshall
5:00pm to 9:00pm
707 Highway 146, Kemah
Monday, April 13th
Try a new local restaurant and support your neighbors.
Tuesday, April 14th
Singo Bingo
5:00pm to 9:00pm
902 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores
Sancho Smith
6:00pm to 9:00pm
707 Highway 146, Kemah
Wednesday, April 15th
New Horizon Free Weekly Networking Group
12:00pm to 1:00pm
2710 Gulf Freeway South, League City
Randy Massey
6:00pm to 9:00pm
707 Highway 146, Kemah
Trivia Night
7:00pm to 9:00pm
902 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores
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🌤️ Bay Area Houston Weekly Forecast 🐝
Wed, Apr 8: Partly cloudy with a light breeze — 78° / 64°
Thu, Apr 9: Warm with a mix of sun and clouds — 81° / 67°
Fri, Apr 10: Humid with a slight chance of showers — 83° / 69°
Sat, Apr 11: Warm and muggy with scattered clouds — 85° / 71°
Sun, Apr 12: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain — 82° / 70°
Mon, Apr 13: Showers possible, staying warm — 80° / 68°
Tue, Apr 14: Partly sunny and humid — 84° / 69°
Wed, Apr 15: Warm with sunshine returning — 86° / 71°
Warm, humid spring weather settles in, with a few rain chances popping up over the weekend and early next week. Expect that classic Gulf Coast mix of sunshine, clouds, and humidity!
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