We are pleased to share the District was presented with an award at the 2026 AWBD Midwinter Conference. We received the DIV V – Landscaping, Parks and Trails award for the installation of the extensive trails, the benches along the trails and the trash cans and doggie pots to facilitate keeping the areas clean and pleasant for all those who take advantage of this amenity.

Although this is a group project for all participating Board members and consultants,, we would like to recognize the following individuals.

• KELLY GARD – Landscape Architect – KGA DeForest Design. He takes our visions and makes them a reality. He designs the projects, hires the contractors for the job, oversees their work and ensures it is done properly.
• ALENE FREY – Engineer – BGE, Inc. – our liaison with HCFCD.
• CHAD KING – Area Manager – Copperfield – H2O Consulting – General maintenance and works with all consultants. Resident contact. Upon request, composed and submitted our entry for the award.
• LES GRIFFITH – Account Manager – Champions Hydro-Lawn – Works to ensure all green areas are maintained while new construction taking place.

We would like to thank all for their contributions and to share the award with all participating members.

We look forward to enhancing the bayous with continued improvements and maintaining them to the beautification of our community.

Our total cost for 2025 for graffiti removal was $13,108.60.

This money could have been used to help fund repairs and towards all the improvements we are undertaking.

Your choice as to how your tax dollars are used.

Let’s try to reduce this cost in 2026 by being vigilant about reporting unusual activity or speaking to family members.

Thank you.

WASTED TAX DOLLARS

Lately we have seen an increase in graffiti appearing along the trails. The photo above is just one example. It is your tax dollars that pay for the removal and manpower expenses each time someone defaces public property. This money could be put to better use providing new trails, maintaining current trails, bridges and the bayous. Thus far this year $11,130.35 has been spent on removal. In 2022, the total exceeded $13,000. This is an unnecessary expense paid for by you and your neighbors.

If you see someone, hear of someone committing this crime, please contact the non-emergency number at the Sheriff’s office (713-221-6000).

According to state law regarding vandalism and intentionally painting on property:

• Class “C” – misdemeanor if the pecuniary loss is less than $100.
• Class “B” – $100 or more but less than $750.
• Class “A” – $750. or more but less that $2,500.

Anything above this amount is considered a felony. The graffiti removed from the trails last week fell in the Class “A” category. The police are notified and/or a police report is filed with each incident.

Please remind everyone, if caught, there will be ramifications and fines. Your tax dollars could be put to better use than rectifying the willful acts of a few individuals. Thank you

“See something – Say something.”

Stop disease-causing bacteria in its tracks, by keeping our waterways clean. Do your part by cleaning up after your dogs! It is appalling to see the trails littered with dog poop. Soon it will start getting darker earlier. Your fellow trail users would appreciate a clean trail when they go walking or bike riding especially at dusk and early morning. Bags are provided to facilitate removal if you forgot to bring one with you.

At home:

• Pick up every poop
• Bag it
• Put it in the trash
• Repeat weekly

Away from home:

• Always bring bags
• Pick up every poop
• Bag it
• Put it in the trash

Veterinarians, garbage collectors and health professionals all agree that the trash is the safest way to dispose of your dog’s poop. Dog droppings left on grass wash into our storm drains, increasing the level of bacteria and making waterways unsafe for swimming and fishing.