Neighborhood News

2018 Holiday Lights Contest Winners

Submitted by Tim Louque

We have noticed that with every new year we welcome, we see more and more Christmas lights. We learned of a real neighborly competition vying for the same award and a long-time favorite was back in the competition this year! Some decorations actually made us gasp they were so beautiful. This year, we had a brand new category, Most Decorated Block. We had been anticipating the winner since last year when we decided to create this category. And the winners are:

Best Original Theme 6115 HURST STREET

Best Traditional Theme 6734 CINDY LANE

Best Religious Theme 1323 SEASPRAY COURT

Favorite Children’s Theme 6542 KURY LANE

Best Inflatables Display 2306 TANNEHILL DRIVE

Best Overall Use of Lights 1327 GUESE ROAD

Exceptional Achievement 6419 GROVEWOOD LANE

Overall Best Block Decorations KURY LANE – 6200 BLOCK

VIN Etching Event Postponed

Submitted by Jennifer Vickers, Security Committee

Bitterly cold weather on November 14 may have thwarted TMCC plans for our 2018 VIN Etching auto theft prevention event, but it didn't cool the spirits of Timbergrove residents who gathered at Cactus Cove for a neighborhood social instead. But don't worry! Due to overwhelming interest - the 22 vehicle slots were reserved within hours of our email announcement - the Security Committee is organizing several VIN etching events in the new year. Look for an update on the next date in the March edition of The Timbergram.

Annual Snow Fest Washed Out

Submitted by Tim Louque

We watched the weather forecasts for a week, hoping for a more hopeful outlook for the weekend of December 8, 2018. But the forecast didn’t change. It appeared that SnowFest 2018 would be a literal washout with flooding rain all weekend. TMCC “called it” Thursday night and the festival was canceled. So, we turn our thoughts and minds to 2019! See you next year.

Mayor Turner Promises Drainage Help for Timbergrove Manor

Submitted by Pete Davies

Residents from Timbergrove Manor met with the Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Mayor Pro Tem and senior members of the City’s Public Works and Engineering Department on November 26 to discuss drainage and traffic concerns with the prospect of new development in the area bounded by Hempstead Hwy., W. 11th St., White Oak Bayou and W. 12th St. The Mayor committed to a drainage study and directed the maintenance supervisor to inspect the main trunk lines in the area.