Christmas In July
I cannot help myself. I must make a reference to "Christmas in July." For I believe it was in July that efforts on Lights in the Heights 2026 first got underway. Now that we're at the end of August, things are most definitely in process. The route has been decided, which allowed the permit to be submitted. We're currently reaching out to potential sponsors and donors.
The organization of the Lights in the Heights Bash is well and truly in-process. We're happy to announce that Gabby's BBQ is returning as the food sponsor. Kagan Cellars is and Eureka Heights will once again be providing liquid refreshment. There's a lot more yet to do. In particular, we're still seeking donations of items for the auction. Bash Committee head Nikki Hanley has more on the event later in this issue.
On to more business-like matters. The new contract for the Woodland Heights Constable Patrol Program just arrived in my inbox. The rate we pay Harris County Precinct One for the constable patrol has increased incrementally. This was not entirely unexpected. The program remains a valuable resource to the neighborhood.
We currently have 478 neighbors who support the constable patrol. However, only 247 are paying the new rate established in May of 2025. That means most are still paying the older rate.
Since last December, every month we've sent messages to those Constable Patrol subscribers whose support just renewed at the old rate. That message provides guidance on how to move to the new rate. Although we are happy to help, it's not something that we can do for you.
To those of you who have acted on that message, on behalf of the entire WHCA board, I thank you! To those of who have not, we will continue to try and get your attention. We need everyone paying the new rate, or we will eventually be forced to cut back on the program.
On the Constable Patrol
On to more business-like matters. The new contract for the Woodland Heights Constable Patrol Program just arrived in my inbox. The rate we pay Harris County Precinct One for the constable patrol has increased incrementally. This was not entirely unexpected. The program remains a valuable resource to the neighborhood.
We currently have 478 neighbors who support the constable patrol. However, only 247 are paying the new rate established in May of 2025. That means most are still paying the older rate.
Since last December, every month we've sent messages to those Constable Patrol subscribers whose support just renewed at the old rate. That message provides guidance on how to move to the new rate. Although we are happy to help, it's not something that we can do for you
To those of you who have acted on that message, on behalf of the entire WHCA board, I thank you! To those of who have not, we will continue to try and get your attention. We need everyone paying the new rate, or we will eventually be forced to cut back on the program.