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Jerri Bankston
CEO/Owner/Publisher/Editor 281-703-7742 jerri42@embarqmail.com
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Thank you, Father God for all of the blessings you bestow on us. Thank You Jesus for giving your life as a sacrifice for us. Thank you for taking on our sins so that we may reign with you forever just by repenting and inviting you into our hearts. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for dwelling in us after we become children of God through repentance and faith. I find comfort in the many Hebrew names that have been proclaimed by God Himself. He has many names (that reveal different aspects of His nature) but one Divine Essence..
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Reader correspondence and editorial submissions are welcomed and encouraged, but we reserve the right to edit and reject all submissions. Advertisers assume all liability for content in their ad, and Kid and Kaboodle assumes no responsibility for sales or misleading advertisements.
For example, “El Shaddai” emphasizes God’s almighty power, while “Yahweh” (YHWH) represents His eternal selfexistence. “Elohim” is the Mighty Creator. The Everlasting God is “El Olam” One of my favorites is “Adonai” My Lord because I call on Him all the time. I love all of these names but we must remember that Jesus is the name above all names and look to Him for our salvation. Watch the signs of our times. The end is near.
Tucker, the fearsome little ball player is loved almost worldwide. He has grandparents in Crockett, Lovelady and Conroe as well as greatgrandparents in the Crockett area and in Humble
Julio’s Mexican Grill
33418 Egypt Ln,ste A,Magnolia, TX 77354 kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
Freebirds World Burrito free meals to kids under 12 with the purchase of an adult entree. Maximum two free kids meals per order.
Lubys
Free Kids Combos, All day Wednesday and Saturday from 11am to close.
Three B’s Bar and Grill
Kings Crossing - 4590 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood Tuesdays, 3 – 10 PM – 12 and under. Kids meal Only with purchase of adult entree.
IHop Humble
Sunday-Saturday 4 – 10 PM
Jason’s Deli’s Tuesdays
Texas
Denny’s
Tuesdays and Saturdays – 4 PM – 10 PM
Kingwood - 22671 Eastex Fwy, Kingwood, TX 77339 1314 & 59 Porter, Texas 242 & 59 - 23412 TX-242, New Caney, TX 77357
Dickey’s Pit Barbeque Kingwood
Sundays
Golden Corral
Kids 3 and under always eat free at Golden Corral with one adult buffet purchase.
IT’Z FAMILY FOOD & FUN,
18355 Tomball Pkwy, KIDS EAT FREE THURSDAY , one free personal pizza with the purchase of a regular adult meal purchase. does not include drinks
Dinner 7 nights a week
Brunch Saturday and Sunday 11 - 3
EVENTS
Sept
The 6th annual “In a Pickle Festival” Kingwood Texas Sat, Sep. 6 2025 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Town Center Park 8 North Main Street Kingwood, USA
Music and Motors, 308 Main St. Humble, Friday Sept, 12, 6pm Sundance Head Live
September Faux Real Trade Days Liberty Fri, Sept.19 -21, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 180 Independence St, Liberty, TX 77575
Houston Job Fair
Fri, Sep. 26, 2025 at 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston 2911 Sage Road, Houston
Job seekers attend at no cost. Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with several of the Houston area’s finest employers. All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.
P-6 Farms – Fall Fun Sat. Sep. 27, 2025 1 10:00 am - 6:30 pm 9963 Pooles Rd. Monygomery, Texas 77356
TERRORFEST 2025 at B52 Brewing Co! Sat. Oct. 4 2025 at 12:00 pm 12460 Milroy Ln. Conroe, TX 77304
Music and Motors 308 Main St. Humble
Friday Oct 10, 6pm Sundance Head Live
The Depot 201 S Elm St. Tomball, TX
The Depot. 201 S Elm St, Tomball, TX
Humble Wildcats 23-6A
Lovelady High School
LOCAL PARKS AND ACTIVITIES
Carter Park, Collins Park, Dennis Johnston Park, Jesse h. Jones & nature Center, kiCkerillo-MisCher Preserve, anD PunDt Park
Offers canoe/kayak launches at for those interested in canoeing/kayaking Spring Creek, Cypress Creek, and associated waterways. Reservations are required to use a launch to access Spring Creek, Cypress Creek, or associated waterways. Reservations are not required to use the launch at Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve to access Marshall Lake.
Fishing
Fishing enthusiasts can experience many unique fishing opportunities year-round, with access to fishing in Spring Creek, Cypress Creek, and stocked fishing lakes.
PiCniCs
Offers free picnic pavilions with electricity and grills by reservation only at Burroughs Park, Dennis Johnston Park, Meyer Park, and Spring Creek Park. Jesse Jones Park & Nature Center and Mercer Botanic Gardens also offer free picnic pavilions by reservation only, but electricity is not available at these locations.
Any parks not listed above that offer small picnic pavilions, picnic tables, or grills are available for use without a reservation on first come, first served basis only during normal park hours
Jones Park
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center is a premier 312-acre nature preserve open daily to visitors free of charge. The park features a variety of plant and wildlife species, white sand beaches along Spring Creek, swamps and sloughs with century-old cypress trees, and a pristine floodplain located in a hardwood and pine forest. All features are accessible by over eight miles of paved, handicap-friendly pedestrian trails and several unpaved primitive trails. The Spring Creek Greenway, with over 16 miles of paved trail system along Spring Creek, is also accessible from the park’s Judy Overby Bell Trail and Jones Bender Trail. the Davy CroCkett national Forest
The Davy Crockett National Forest, named for the legendary pioneer, contains more than 160,000 acres of East Texas woodlands, streams, recreation areas, and wildlife habitat. Located in Houston and Trinity Counties,
the forest is centrally located within the Neches and Trinity River basins. The Davy Crockett National
Forest was proclaimed a National Forest by President Franklin Roosevelt on October 15, 1936.Free Tent & RV Camping.
Mission teJas state Park
Enjoy the peace of the Pineywoods and glimpses of the past at Mission Tejas State Park. Midway between Dallas and Houston, the park is at the north end of the Davy Crockett National Forest.
Whether you want to rest or play, you’ll be glad you came!
Hike, Fish, Camp, Nature watch, Explore history, Reserve a group site for your next gathering Davy CroCkett sPring & Brewer Park
Davy Crockett Spring & Brewer Park in Crockett, TX, is a peaceful green space nestled in the heart of the town and is a great place to spend the day with your
family. This park has a playground, picnic tables, and plenty of green space for games and activities. Take a stroll around the park and enjoy the beautiful flowers and trees. And if you’re feeling competitive, challenge your friends to a game of basketball or volleyball.
LAKE HOUSTON AREA LIBRARIES
Atascocita Branch Library
19520 Pinehurst Trail Dr, Atascocita, TX 77346
Hours: Mon. 11a-6p / Tue. 10a-8p / Wed. 10a-6p
Thu. 10a-8p / Fri. 1p-6p / Sat. 10a-5p
Phone: (832) 927-5560
Octavia Fields Branch Library
1503 S Houston Ave, Humble, TX 77338
Hours: Mon. 11a-8p / Tues 10a - 6p / Wed 10a - 8p
Thurs 10a - 6p / Fri 1p - 6p / Sat 10a - 5p
Phone: (832) 927-5500
Kingwood Branch Library
4400 Bens View Ln, Kingwood, TX 77339
Hours: Mon. 10am-8pm / Tues.10am-8pm / Wed. 10am-8pm
Thurs. 10am-9pm / Fri, 1pm-6pm / Sat. 10am-5pm
Phone: (832) 927-7830
http://www.hcpl.net/location/kingwood-branch-library
Hours: Monday: 9am - 8pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 9am - 6pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Main Phone Number: 936-442-7704 Branch Manager: Elaine Taylor 936-522-2792
Humble ISD
welcomes students from throughout the Houston region
Humble ISD, ranked in the top 7 percent of Best School Districts in the nation by Niche, is now accepting students who live throughout the Houston region. Parents who are able to provide transportation may apply to take advantage of all that Humble ISD has to offer. Students
are admitted to elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the 2024-25 school year. The application is available at www.humbleisd.net/open-enrollment.
Innovation drives education at Humble ISD. The district is engaged in a robust school construction and facilityenhancement program that includes new, imaginativelythemed, handicappedaccessible playgrounds at elementary schools; outdoor fitness centers at secondary schools; modernized buildings featuring natural light; inviting collaborative spaces; and career labs.
Humble ISD students benefit from safe learning environments, including a
North Bend Elementary’s “Ski Lodge/ Winter Sports” outdoor play and learn area is a resource for students and the community in Humble ISD
Atascocita Springs Elementary students learn through play on the new Jurassic Park themed outdoor space in Humble ISD.
Humble ISD high schools offer 40 programs of study and 179 CTE courses that provide training in barbering, culinary arts, criminal justice, health sciences, information technology, to name a few. In addition, there are more than 100 Advanced Placement courses, an International Baccalaureate Program, and dual credit classes in partnership with San Jacinto Community College, Lone Star College - Kingwood, and The University of Texas OnRamps program. Students also can participate in JROTC programs from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. With more than 40 job-ready certifications to choose from,
police officer on every campus, an award-winning Humble ISD Police Department, student wellness counselors, and strong family involvement.
Starting in elementary school, Humble ISD students engage in art, music, library, STEM, and physical education in addition to core subjects. A unique offering for middle school students is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) wheel where 6th grade students explore future careers in agriculture, criminal justice, finance, health science, hospitality, information technology, and more.
students can graduate high school and have the skills and credentials to get started on their career right away. Humble ISD students’ SAT scores exceed state and national averages. Humble ISD has some of the most competitive athletics and fine arts programs in the state of Texas, including mariachi and eSports.
Families who are interested in joining a tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and fine arts are encouraged to apply as out-of-district students today. Spots are limited.
Kingwood Park High School students in Humble ISD dedicate a tiny home to a veteran as part of the Big Heroes, Tiny Homes student-led community collaborative project
Atascocita Middle School students compete in the Top Hat Junior Chef competition in Humble ISD
River Pines Elementary’s Rainforest playground is part of Humble ISD’s “Eat, Play, Learn and Grow” vision
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When Obedience Feels Inconvenient
Deborah Elum, Author & Producer
Excuses often wear the disguise of good intentions. “I’ll do it when the timing’s right…” or “I’m just not ready.” But deep down, these words may really be the result of fear, doubt, or comfort. They delay what God is urging us to embrace. God’s calling isn’t about perfection or convenience—it’s about availability. He doesn’t expect flawless execution. He wants hearts that say yes, even when the path feels uncertain.
Recently, my sister and her husband moved into a new home — about 61 miles from where I live. On the day they were moving, several of my relatives stepped in to help clean-up the new house. I called my sister to see what she needed me to do. She asked if I could clean the windows because the glue from the window labels were still on the glass.
I wanted to contribute, but excuses crept in fast: “I had planned to clean my own windows today and “That’s just too far a drive.” Suddenly, I heard God speak clearly in my spirit: “Don’t use that as an excuse.” Those simple words pierced through every reason I’d rehearsed. And it revealed something deeper—excuses weren’t just about my schedule or time. They were challenging my willingness to serve. But obedience called me to go.
In Ruth Chapter 1, we meet a woman wrestling with grief and transition. Her husband is gone. Her future uncertain. Naomi, her mother-in-law, urges her to go back to Moab—to what’s familiar, what’s safe. But Ruth chooses the unfamiliar path. She makes a bold declaration as she spoked to Naomi:
“Wherever you go, I will go… your God will be my God.”
(Ruth 1:16 NLT)
She had every reason to turn back. Loss. Poverty. The unknown. Yet she refused to let grief write her future. Ruth stepped forward in faith, and her obedience set her on a path to redemption. Ruth aligned herself with God’s plan—and ultimately became part of the lineage of Jesus Christ.
Like Ruth, we’re called not to perfection, but bold obedience. Excuses feel safe. Purpose feels risky. Inconvenience is often the cost of obedience—but breakthrough is always the reward.
What if that excuse you’ve been carrying is actually blocking a divine appointment? God isn’t waiting for your calendar to clear or circumstances to align. He’s looking for the heart that says, “I don’t know what’s next, but I’m willing to go.”
You can contact Deborah Elum at P.O. Box 1594, Humble, Texas 77347-1594 or calling (281) 570-4947.
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The Butterfly
My sister, Connie, recently passed away after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. It was a sudden and unexpected loss for our family. Connie was a simple person who led a very quiet life. She did not compare herself to others, she created a life she loved. She had a special love for children and they loved her. She never wanted any attention for herself, but she encouraged me to write my first book and was my biggest promoter.
Our youngest brother, Ralph, was on vacation in Branson, Missouri when I called him with the news of her death. The next morning, he took his family to the Butterfly Palace
where there were thousands of free flying butterflies. Ralph’s daughter, Adalyn, was sitting watching the butterflies when one landed on her shoe and would not leave. As she
sat there watching it, she decided to name the butterfly. She named it Connie.
After I dried the tears that I had cried from hearing such a sweet thing she did in honor of her aunt, I thought about how, like my sister, butterflies are quiet and peaceful and bring beauty into our world. While they don’t sing the way birds do, their presence brings a certain peacefulness to our surroundings. That is how we felt when we would visit her at her home. Even in her
death, my sister was reminding me through a butterfly to find happiness in simple things. The one thing she taught me just by the way she lived her life was to appreciate the present and not to live by someone else’s values. Once you start living by your values, life shifts in the most beautiful of ways. The old beliefs of lack, limitation, and people-pleasing no longer apply. You start to realize what’s important to you. You see that if you want to fly you must give up the things that were weighing you down.
So even if you can’t see your beauty and value right now, it doesn’t mean it’s not there. You are just in the process of becoming. And sometimes that takes time. Just like a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, we go through changes in our lives that help us grow and become the best version of ourselves.
Embrace the journey.
Paula Enloe worked as a legal assistant for over 25 years and is a certified family law mediator. She is the author of the book “Lessons From My Mirror - Change Begins With Me.” Paula and her husband Noble, began having Bible Studies in their home when Covid-19 restricted public gatherings in church buildings. When their group began to grow, they founded the Family Worship Center of Plum Grove, Texas. In 2022, they moved into a building but continue to keep the home setting inside with couches, tables and chairs. Their motto is “Doing Church Differently”. They count it as their greatest privilege to share the love of Jesus to each person they come in contact with daily.
