Bay Area Houston Magazine

Harris Co. Engineering plans subdivision drainage meetings

The Harris County Engineering Department – Recovery and Resiliency Division will host the following community engagement meetings to provide preliminary study information about stormwater drainage improvements. Subdivision residents are invited to attend and provide feedback on the proposed studies.

CCISD boundary panel changes some final recommendations

Based on public input and further review, the Clear Creek ISD School Boundary Advisory Committee pulled back on several original boundary change recommendations for the 2019-2020 school year, moved forward with all high school boundary proposals and made some revisions for the elementary school recommendations.

Bill King kicks off mayoral campaign

By Mary Alys Cherry

Houston businessman Bill King formally launched his mayoral campaign with a series of town hall meetings in various neighborhoods across the city Feb. 9-15.

Bay Cup 1 to kick off Regatta race series

Lakewood Yacht Club will host the 2019 Bay Cup I Regatta March 2, kicking off the annual Bay Cup race series.

Registration is $75 and includes entry into the March 1 Skipper’s Meeting at Lakewood and one meal and two drink tickets for the Saturday night post-race party. A $5 discount is available for U.S. Sailing members. Entry fees are payable by credit card or by yacht club reciprocal charge.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Launches Civic Engagement Plan to Propel Change She Promised

This weekend Judge Lina Hidalgo kicks off the first Civic Saturday event as part of “Talking Transition: Harris County,” a program designed to promote the public’s involvement in shaping the county’s future.

Bill King to launch his 2019 mayoral campaign Feb. 11

Bill King, the former mayor of Kemah, will launch his campaign for mayor of Houston.

Clear Lake Chatter – ALBA to celebrate 30 years

Circle Saturday, Feb. 9 on your calendar. That’s when Assistance League of the Bay Area will celebrate its 25th anniversary as a chapter and 30th year of service to the community.

And, the community is invited to attend this year’s Superhero Birthday Bash, which will be held at Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook from 6 to 11 p.m. Feb. 9, in memory of Stuart Wing Williams and to celebrate all the Assistance League Superheroes – past, present and future.

Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack opens Baybrook location

By Rick Clapp

The legendary “Kings of Crawfish” Alan Franks and Paul Latour have created another exciting Louisiana Cajun watering hole and eatery.

The original Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack, which opened in 2010, is located near the Kemah Boardwalk. It has enjoyed steady growth and developed a good reputation as a highly respected restaurant with great drinks and fresh, quality seafood at a fair price.

Makeup tips and tricks for Valentine’s Day!

By Blaine Ochoa

February is the month we celebrate Valentine’s Day, relationships, and love. I want to encourage you to reflect on the relationships in your life. Be thankful for your family, friends, and significant other. All year long we should try to love and uplift one another, and cherish the moments spent together.

Teeth in One Day – A Successful Reality

You can now replace your missing or badly damaged teeth or dentures with a beautiful, natural, and permanent smile in just 1 day while asleep!

Remembering Simone M. Clapp

By Rick Clapp

My dear mother Simone Clapp passed away this holiday season. She lived a good, long life of 89 years. Her early teen years were not so easy as she and her family survived World War II in Europe.

SUV Choices – Infiniti QX50 and Chevy Traverse

By Don Armstrong

Given the popularity of SUVs, there are lots of decisions to make when you buy; price, brand, size, trim level, to name a few. In this edition of Bay Area Houston Magazine, we compare a luxury brand to an American standard that might bring some shopper clarity.