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Fall 2019

CLAY WALKER

WITH KEVIN FOWLER AND SHINYRIBS PLUS FREE FALL FUN for the whole family!

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Highland bayou park

I-45 South, exit 10

From Mayor Hocking I was honored yet humbled to be recognized as the longest serving mayor in the history of my hometown at the August 26, 2019, City Council meeting! The job of mayor is one of the most challenging and rewarding adventures I have ever embarked on in my life. (Yes, even more rewarding than singing in front of thousands of people all over the world during my gospel days.) La Marque is one of two cities to which I have been elected as Mayor, having also served City of Bee Cave, Texas, in the mid 1980s. Serving my hometown is so special for obvious reasons - mainly our people! When I see a young person carrying out their daily lives, I SEE ME! That’s why I do what I was elected to do. We plan for the future while taking care of today. Our future leaders are precious to us! Let’s work together to leave a legacy of hope and prosperity. Blessings - Mayor Pictured from left are La Marque Mayor Bobby Hocking and La Marque City Manager Tink Jackson. Mayor Hocking was honored at the August 19, 2019, City Council meeting as the longest serving mayor in this history of La Marque, Texas. He was gifted an autographed copy of Sports Illustrated featuring Norm Bulaich, a La Marque native who played for the Baltimore Colts, Philadelphia Eagles and the Miami Dolphins in the early 1970s as a famous running back. Norm and Mayor Hocking were childhood friends.

Happy Fall, La Marque !

FALL 2019 STORIES 2: 3: 4: 5: 6:

Welcome from Mayor Events Fire Safety Tips La Marque Bayou Fest Spotlight on Edo & Best

7: New City Staff 8: Blight to Beautiful 10: Fall Sweep 11: Trash Talk 12: City Business

EDITORIAL TEAM RON CROWDER CHAIRMAN, LA MARQUE EDC BOARD ALEX GETTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LA MARQUE EDC COLLEEN MERRITT, MA PUBLIC RELATIONS, LA MARQUE EDC

LA MARQUE EDC 1130 1ST STREET 409-938-9258 LMEDC.COM

CITY OF LA MARQUE 1111 BAYOU ROAD 409-938-9202 CITYOFLAMARQUE.ORG

CHARLENE WARREN ASSISTANT TO CITY MANAGER, LA MARQUE

Please forward story ideas, suggestions or questions to cmerritt@cityoflamarque.org or call 409-938-9255.

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Happy Veterans Day from City of La Marque! Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans. Thank you to all the special people who have served in the United States Armed Forces, and thank you to our military families. We appreciate your sacrifice.

The Magic is BACK at Magical Winter Lights, a 20-acre, 52-day, larger-than-life lantern festival with themed sections, acrobatic performances, food trucks, carnival rides and games, an interactive dinosaur area and lots of holiday fun for the whole family. Exhibits change every year so come see what’s new from November 15, 2019, through January 5, 2020. Visit magicalwinterlights.com for information and follow MWL on social media for a chance to win tickets.

La Marque Christmas Parade is planned at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 3, 2019. The parade route starts on Westward Avenue and ends at the intersection of Laurel and Bayou in downtown La Marque. Mayor Bobby Hocking, City Council and city staff invite all citizens and friends to join us for the annual parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Please save the date and join us at Walter Feigle Park after the parade for free visits with Santa, popcorn, hot dogs and hot chocolate. National Wreaths across America Day is slated for Saturday, December 14, 2019. Each December, Wreaths Across America honors veterans by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 1,600 locations across the United States, at sea and abroad. In La Marque, we hold ceremonies at La Marque Cemetery, Rising Star Cemetery and the WWII monument at City Hall. To volunteer, or for information, email cmerritt@cityoflamarque.org or call 409-938-9522.

La Marque City Council Workshop Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. the second Monday of each month in Council Chambers, 1109B Bayou Road. La Marque Public Library supports students at all academic levels to stimulate the minds of young children in reading and learning. Please visit library.cityoflamarque.org to see upcoming events and programs. PAGE 3

Fall Fire Safety Tips From Capitan Reed

Cooler weather is on the way, and heating our homes can increase the risk for fires. Here a few quick and easy tips that will help reduce the risk, or help protect your family should a fire ignite.

Family-friendly festival City of La Marque and Texas City - La Marque Chamber have teamed up once again to deliver this free family-friendly festival at Mac McGaffey Highland Bayou Park, 1991 Getty Road in La Marque.

For more tips, or to contact the fire department, visit fire.cityoflamarque.org.

• Install and maintain smoke alarms and fire extinguishers • Make and practice a family escape plan for your home • Clear all exits of obstructions • Post emergency numbers near each phone • Hide matches and lighters out of children’s sight & reach • Check electrical cords for fraying, cracks, and exposed wires, and replace any that are damaged • Do not overload outlets. Employ the use of multiple-plug power strips that have built-in circuit breakers and surge protectors • Do not run electrical cords underneath rugs • Install ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) in outlets near sink areas and outdoors • Unplug small appliances when not in use • Turn off space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can catch fire • Store cleaning products, aerosol cans, and flammable liquids away from sources of heat • Have the furnace inspected by a qualified technician • Clean lint screens on the clothes dryer before use • Clean fireplace, stove, and wood stove chimneys before heating season PAGE 4

Kids’ fishing tournament The first 200 children 12 years old and younger to register will receive a free t-shirt and lunch. Please bring your own rod and reel, but bait will be provided. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Kids can fish from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. PUMPKIN PATCH Pick a pumpkin for free, find a spot under the pavilion and have fun decorating! La Marque Lions Club will present awards for first, second and third place. Age divisions are 5 years and under, 6 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years and 15 to 19 years. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent. Mutton Bustin’ Can your kiddo hang on for 8 seconds? Belt buckles will be awarded for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion in 2 to 5 and 6 to 7 age ranges. The weight limit is 65 pounds and a waiver must be signed by parents. Registration is at 1:00 p.m. and the fee is $20. Yeee, hawww! Kids Zone Get a $5 wrist band and the kids can do bounce houses, rides and games all day!

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Highland bayou park

I-45 South, exit 10

FREE CONCERTS Grab your friends, bring chairs and dance the night away at this free community concert. Shinyribs starts around 4:30 p.m., Kevin Fowler at 6:30 p.m. and headliner Clay Walker hits the stage at 8:30 p.m. Food and beverages sold on site so no coolers, please. Beer proceeds benefit local youth programs. Stay for the amazing Amoco Federal Credit Union Fireworks Show at 10:00 p.m. Parking 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Parking is free at Highland Bayou Park. For La Marque citizens, free parking continues until 4:00 p.m. Please bring an ID or water bill. 1:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. Free shuttle service from Gulf Greyhound Park! Chairs, fishing poles, wagons, strollers, shades and blankets are welcome. Wait time is expected around 5 minutes. After 1:00 P.M., $20, cash-only parking is available at Highland Bayou Park. If conditions are wet, all parking will be shifted to the shuttle. Handicapped parking and ride-share services are available at both locations. Handicapped parking is free at both locations for the duration of the event. Questions? Call Colleen at 409-938-9255. See you October 19 at Highland Bayou Park! Bayou Fest is presented by City of La Marque and Texas City La Marque Chamber of Commerce. The VIP Experience is presented by Miller Lite. Event partners include Waste Management, Amoco Federal Credit Union, A to Z Fence, Gulf Greyhound Park, Land & Sea Marine Services, Associated Credit Union of Texas and many more! For information, visit LaMarqueBayouFest.com or find us on Facebook.

BBQ Cook-off, Mutton Bustin’, Food Trucks, Craft Vendors, PAGE 5 Bounce Houses & Rides, Plus the new ACU Kid Zone! LAMARQUEBAYOUFEST.COM Free family-friendly festival. facebook.com/LaMarqueBayouFest

What is your job title? Social worker, marriage counselor, traffic law enforcer, detective, special agent for DEA, FBI and US Customs… dog walker and about 200 other things. your proudest moment at LMPD? That’s easy – when I graduated from K9 school in December 2015. That has been my goal from Day 1. Advice for new hires? Keep your head down, shut up and try to learn something. Best vacation ever? My sister’s wedding in Costa Rica. In July 2017, Officer Best responded to call of a vehicle that crashed into a train on Highway 3 in La Marque. While making initial contact with two people inside the car, the train began to move, dragging the car along the tracks. His quick reactions are credited with saving two lives that night. Best’s body camera footage and subsequent interviews went viral worldwide, and Officer Best was catapulted into the limelight. Through it all, Best stayed humble and gave credit to everyone who responded. His reaction to the attention just makes him that much more endearing. Q: What was it like saving those people from the train? I just did what anyone else would have done. The whole shift was involved and everyone who responded helped save those people. The attention afterward was intense. I had family from Costa Rica call and tell me they say me on TV. I heard the video made it all the way to France.

Officer Andrew Best serves the La Marque Police Department along with his partner, K9 Officer Edo. Edo is a Belgian Malinois who came to LMPD from a breeder in Hungary who specializes in K9 police. His name stands for “guardian” in Hungarian. Officers Best and Edo have a special bond and a unique role with the La Marque Police Department. K9 Officer Edo specializes in detecting illegal substances, such as narcotics or explosives, as well as assisting with search, rescue and apprehension missions. We think his favorite thing to do is hang out with kids at community events! If you know Officer Best, you know he walks through life with a cheerful disposition and tries not to take things too seriously. If you don’t know him -- take a few minutes to meet the man behind the badge. Before La Marque, what was the most unusual job you ever had? I ran a martial arts school for seven years. I was also a registered nurse for a while. Significant challenge in life? Honestly, being a dad is pretty hard. It’s the hardest and most fulfilling part of my life. My son is three years old. He came along at the same time as Edo. What book is on your nightstand? I think the last book I read was “Sideways Stories from Wayside School” in 4th Grade. I do read, but it’s online. I like everything from psychology to wildlife blogs. What about your downtime? I shoot competitively for fun and sport. I teach firearms courses for the College of the Mainland and Alvin Community College Police Academies. Bucket list? I’ve done pretty much everything on my bucket list. I need a new bucket. PAGE 6

Meet La Marque’s Fresh Faces. top talent for key roles at Public Works, Library & fire Chaise Cary, Ba

Director, La Marque Public Works Chaise Cary has been working for City of La Marque since 2013. He rose in the ranks from Project Manager to Superintendent to Assistant Director, and became Interim Director of Public Works in January 2019. He was promoted to Director at the September 2019 City Council meeting. Chaise is a dedicated public servant, passionate about taking care of our citizens. His goal is to fill 10 vacancies with certified and trained employees. Chaise’s focus is concentrated on repairing and replacing aging infrastructure, which will pave the way for future development in La Marque. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from University of Houston Bauer College of Business and is an avid supporter of dog rescue.

Tabitha Henderson, MS

Youth Librarian, La Marque Public Library Tabitha became La Marque’s new Youth Librarian in August of 2019. She has a Master of Science from University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Arts from Texas State University. The combination of her education, library experience, time working at Walt Disney World and passion for creating opportunities for teens were contributing factors to her hiring. Tabitha is friendly, creative and determined. Her goals for La Marque include developing engaging new events for youth and creating spaces where people can be themselves. She is civic minded and enjoys volunteering at animal shelters. She’s into DIY crafts, such as making wreaths and fairy gardens, and, of course, she loves to read. “I love having a sense of community,” said Tabitha. “Borrowing from Disney’s motto, my goal is to create magical moments for our teens and develop meaningful connections. We want our youth to read more, but we also want them to have a safe and constructive place to hang out.”

Todd Weidman, EFO, MPA, CFO, FSCEO

Chief, La Marque Fire Department Chief Weidman joined La Marque Fire Department in July 2019. He brings more than 23 years of firefighting experience, along with a distinguished collection of certifications and accomplishments. Chief Weidman has earned Executive Fire Officer, Master of Public Administration, Certified Fire Officer and Fire Service Chief Executive Officer. He also teaches at multiple universities, serves on national boards and has earned prestigious awards. His short term goals include an organizational review of LMFD’s level of service, department job functions, and comprehensive review of equipment condition. He wants to know if we are meeting the needs of our community and then address any areas of opportunity. He is dedicated to data analysis, administrative guidelines, operational training and culture. Looking forward, he says succession planning will be important to have a continuous improvement plan in place to meet the growing needs of the community. Chief Weidman’s goal is to ensure city leadership is provided accurate data and the information needed to ensure confidence in the fire department and be able to make informed decisions relating to public safety. PAGE 7

Rebuilding La Marque by Colleen Merritt, La Marque Economic Development Corporation

Blight reduction efforts pave the way for new home development on Historic east side What and where exactly is “Old La Marque”? Generally, it’s the densely populated area on the east side of Interstate 45 where the streets of Bayou, Lake, Westward and Vauthier intersect with Cedar and Main to create a residential grid. La Marque’s history was built here, as were City Hall, the Library and the Police Station. The east side is also home to sprawling lots, established landscaping and roads lined with majestic oaks. Homes here were primarily built from the 1950s to the 1980s during La Marque’s first residential boom. The wellmaintained homes now shine with a vibrant patina, but not all have been well maintained. Since the development of the 2015 – 2022 Strategic Economic and Community Development Plan, blight reduction and demolition of vacant buildings has been a top priority. La Marque City Council has a clear vision for the historic east side of La Marque, and it doesn’t include dilapidated homes with caved roofs. The demolition process is long and arduous, carried out with the full support of Council, by dedicated city employees and with guidance of a passionate Building Standards Commissioners. With each abandoned house demolition,

La Marque gets a little safer, community pride gets a little stronger and “Old La Marque” becomes more appealing to residential developers and new families. Since the blight reduction program was initiated, 121 structures and 135 lots have been cleared, paving the way for new residential development on the east side. Kathleen Van Stavern and her staff patrol the city as part of normal work duties in the Code Compliance Division. “The first thing we notice is high grass and overgrown bushes,” said Kathleen Van Stavern, City of La Marque Code Compliance Supervisor. “When we look closer, we’ll usually find roof damage, missing windows and open doors. Those are good signs that a house has been abandoned.” Once a structure has been deemed substandard, it has to be brought to code or demolished within 120 days by state law. “Tearing down is the easy part.” Van Stavern said. “When we identify a substandard structure, we start building the case. Then there’s a due diligence period when we perform title searches, research the property

and find the owners. The next step is mailing a certified letter to the owner giving notice that they’ll need to come before the Building Standards Commission.” La Marque’s Building Standards Commission has authority to require repair, removal, or demolition of buildings or structures. This group of five dedicated citizens lead the fight against blight in the City of La Marque. Deanie Barrett has served as Chair for more than 10 years. “We are a panel who reviews recommendations from Code Compliance and makes decisions on what houses need to go and what can be worked on,” Barrett said. “We’d much rather a house be revamped, but sometimes they are just too far gone. For whatever reason, houses get abandoned and it’s up to us to decide what happens next.” Deanie is proud of the progress Building Standards Commission has made. After Hurricane Ike, we ended up with a lot of run down houses and it was time to clean up our city!” Barrett said. “I have to give credit to La Marque City Council. Without Council’s support and funding, we would not have been able to do as much as we have done.”

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Code Compliance partners with Building Standards Commission, which leads to new habitat homes. According to Van Stavern, La Marque is nearly clear of vacant abandoned structures. Generally, here’s how it happened: 1. Discover abandoned or dilapidated structure 2. Open substandard structure case 3. Ruling from Building Standards Commission 4. Issue demolition order 5. Clear house, trim trees and maintain lot “We started tearing down dangerous houses and clearing lots to clean up the neighborhoods,” Van Stavern said. “Now the lots are regularly mowed and maintained.” Over time, maintaining vacant lots becomes costly and cumbersome. Some of the funds are recouped by collecting demolition and mowing liens but a better, long-term solution is new homes being built. La Marque Economic Development Corporation and City of La Marque partnered to compile a contiguous group of lots off Kansas Street, and then started searching for builders to infill new residential homes. Enter Bay Area Houston Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states and in approximately 70 countries. In 2020, Habitat will begin construction on a group of homes in La Marque. “La Marque is already focused on re-energizing and rejuvenating, and we are excited to build on the positive momentum,” said Bay Area Habitat for Humanity Executive Director William Splitgerber. “Our mission is putting love into action and bringing people together to build communities of hope. It fits nicely with what’s already happening in La Marque.” PAGE 9

Splitgerber said efforts will focus on housing for first time home buyers and veterans, and that ten new homes sites are planned for La Marque. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. La Marque Habitat homes will be offered with four floor plans, featuring 2, 3, 4 or 5 bedrooms with no less than 1,200 sq. ft. and no more than 1,550 sq. ft. Homeowners will be offered a model that is compatible to family size. Each home will have an oversized one car garage placed underneath the home, attached, or detached. Homes will be energy efficient and built on piers to reduce the chance of coastal flooding. Homes will be built in coastal craftsman style and city staff will approval final exterior design plans. As the project nears, volunteer opportunities will be available for those interested in partnering with Habitat. Companies and corporations can help by making monetary donations to BAHFH. To apply for a Habitat house, email info@bafah.org. The blight reduction plan implemented by Mayor and Council is coming full circle in our most historic areas of town.

9 am to 1 pm Sat, Nov 2

BULK TRASH DROP-OFF, SHREDDING & TIRE RECYCLING

FREE CITY CLEANUP Bulk trash drop-off Shredding Tire Recycling

Save the date for Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission's Fall Sweep! Join us for a city beautification event November 2, 2019. Time 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Step 1 Load your items & come to City Hall, 1111 Bayou Road Step 2 Deliver trash & be prepared to unload Only car and light truck tires will be accepted No hazardous waste will be accepted

EVENT INFO

Calling all VOLUNTEER groups

beautiful.cityoflamarque.org facebook.com/groups/KLMBC

Strapped for time but want to join the fun?

Just clean your own street.

#iloveLa_Marque

Neighborhoods, churches, non profits and friends are encouraged to help CLEAN LA MARQUE ROADSIDES during the Fall Sweep. Meet us for breakfast and register in the La Marque Community Room. Groups will be provided with gloves, trash bags and bug spray. A contest for the most trash collected is planned. Lunch will be provided. 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Noon

Volunteer check-in, materials pickup at La Marque Community Room La Marque Fall Sweep begins Materials turn in, lunch served Contest results announced

For general event information, contact Colleen Merritt at 409-938-9255. PAGE 10

THE CITY OF LA MARQUE 2019-2020 SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICES

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Waste Management observes the following holidays, collection will not occur:

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» Recyclables go in the green cart with the yellow lid. » Only place acceptable recyclables shown below in your recycling cart- no sorting needed. » Containers should be rinsed and free of food and liquid. » Do not put recyclables in plastic bags. Don’t bag recyclables. » Recycling will be collected every-other-week. » Visit recycleoftenrecycleright.com for more information.

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Additional collection of bulk waste exceeding 5 cu. yd. can be scheduled 24-hours prior to your bulk collection day for a fee. To schedule collection of additional bulk waste, please call Waste Management 800-800-5804.

AT YOUR DOOR SPECIAL COLLECTION™ SERVICE

Waste Management’s At Your Door Special Collection™ provides residents with front-porch service to collect the difficult, sometimes hazardous, and hard-to-recycle items that almost every household accumulates. Waste Management will collect the pesticides, household chemicals, sharps, electronic waste, batteries, fluorescent lamps, automotive waste products (including oil), paints, thinners, and dozens of other items that don’t belong with your recyclables or regular curbside waste pickup. To schedule a pickup or for information, please contact Waste Management at 800-449-7587, e-mail atyourdoor@wm.com, or visit www.wmatyourdoor.com.

Prsrt Std US Postage PAID Permit No. 15 La Marque, TX

TO POSTAL CUSTOMER 1111 Bayou Road La Marque, TX 77568

City Business Update Owners of Buzzy Bee convenience store at 2605 FM 519 demolished their old building in December 2019, with plans to rebuild in the same location only bigger and better. Now, they are planning a grand opening celebration. A shiny new Jack in the Box restaurant and Louisiana Fried Chicken will occupy portions of the 7,416 square-foot filling station on the corner of Main Street and I-45 South. The City of La Marque issued demolition permits for the property at 1001 FM 1764, or the intersection of FM 1764 and I-45 South. The old Whataburger building and Timewise station are being demolished, and a fancy new, 5,000-square-foot gas station will be built in its place. The demolition began in September, and the anticipated opening date for the new location is late summer 2020. Shipley Do-Nuts will open in Bay Park Shopping Center this fall. The new end cap location will feature a drive-through and plenty of interior seating. Shipley Do-Nuts La Marque will be near the corner of FM 1764 and I-45, in front of Walmart at 2600 FM 1764, Suite 100. Years ago, every gas station had a bell. Do you remember the “Ding-Ding” when you drove your car over the black rubber hose? That’s what Milton’s Driveway Bells specializes in, and they’re moving operations to La Marque. Fast-food, coffee shops, dry cleaners, security guard stations, banks and pharmacies are some of their most frequent customers. The warehouse on Martin Luther King Drive will ship bells all over the United States and Canada from La Marque, Texas!

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