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Dec 2014Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and….Thank You!! – 12.11
By Michael Norvell - This time of year provides a welcome opportunity to slow down, relax a bit, and appreciate the good things in life. In addition to wishing everyone in the Timbergrove Manor Neighborhood Association a very happy holiday season, I would like to use this chance to express my appreciation to so many of our neighbors who freely give their time, energy, and...
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Nov 2014Wash-n-Wear Beauty
By Parichard Hassett - Congratulation to Marc Schwettmann for grabbing our November TMNA Yard of the Month honors. Last July, Marc, Eddie Zomper and their two English Springer Spaniels, Willow and Victoria, moved into their newly built home at 1015 Prince. At first glance, one wouldn’t guess that they moved in just barely four months ago. Although still looking younger than the surrounding greens, the trees...
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Nov 2014Shedding Light on Shredding
By Sharon Balke - Recently two neighbors asked me if it is acceptable to put shredded paper in plastic bags into the recycling cart. I felt confident that the paper was fine but I wasn’t sure about the plastic bag since we all know plastic bags are not allowed. Still, who would want that shredded paper flying all over Timbergrove? To find out for certain,...
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Nov 2014DRCC Update
By Tommy Britt - Last month I wrote about the DRCC’s new approval process that requires an on-site visit with the owner and contractor. During a variance request we discovered that some property owners and contractors had taken liberties, honest and not so honest, and snuck a few things by us. We accepted the lion’s share of blame because, quite frankly, our approval process had...
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Nov 2014President’s Report- 11.11
By Michael Norvell - At our recent quarterly meeting, a Houston Police Department officer spoke about easy and effective steps we can all take to make our homes safer in light of the typical Inner Loop criminal activity. In addition to the basics like keeping your cars locked, your fence gates secure, and your garage door shut when not in use, other high points included:...
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Oct 2014Halloween Extravaganza Reminder – Friday, Oct 31. 6pm
Festivities will start at 6:00pm in the Glen Oaks Cul-de-sac. Join us for this wonderful Timbergrove Tradition. There will be a costume contest, haunted house, food trucks and more! Read more here >>
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Oct 2014TMNA Quarterly Meeting Oct. 30
Please join us for the Timbergrove Manor Neighborhood Association Quarterly Meeting! The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 30 from 6:30 – 8:00pm at the Lazybrook Baptist Church, 1822 W. 18th Street. Join us at 6:30 for a social gathering. The meeting will start at 7:00pm. Texas Solar Outfitters, a local solar panel distribution and installation company, will be giving a presentation on residential...
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Oct 2014Houston Pride Band Performs Free Concert
A resident of Clark Pines as well as the immediate past president of the Clark Pines Civic Association (ClarkPines.org). Would like to cordially invite the neighbors of Timbergrove Manor to a FREE concert given by the Houston Pride Band. The Houston Pride Band has a rich 35+ year history of performing within the greater Heights area. To that end, the concert will be at Resurrection...
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Oct 2014Cat Mutilations in Timbergrove
Shared from: Jennifer Estopinal - Overnight there was another cat mutilation in Timbergrove Manor (near 11th/TC Jester), discovered by pet owners in their front yard this morning. Saw remains with my own eyes, an animal did not do this, definitely a human. Police responded, including one of the investigators assigned to this ongoing crime. I don’t like posting these horrible incidents, but feel everyone needs...
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Oct 2014Ready for October Fun
By Judy Britt - In past articles that I have written for the Yard of the Month, I have said that the VERY BEST PART of being involved with the Community Enhancement Team is the opportunity to meet new neighbors that you don’t already know. That is always the case with me and this month is no exception. Jaime Guarino and Cheryl McCallum of 1106...
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