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[6] Out & About Events [9] Wash Away the Winter Blues [10] Summer Dreaming [12] On Shaky Ground

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[14] Dogs and Separation Anxiety [16] The best glass of wine

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Publisher | The Success Group Editor in Chief Vicki Nordquist | vicki@uptowncountrymagazine.com Editorial Director Grace Lamar

[17] Who you work with matters.

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[18] New Year’s Brunch Recipes

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Volume 1, No. 3 Uptown Country Magazine South Cypress PO Box 681397 • Houston, TX 77268 • (281) 705-9568 • www.uptowncountrymagazine.net The entire contents of the magazine are copyrighted October 2016 by Uptown Country Magazine. All rights reserved. Material in this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the expressed written consent of the publisher. Uptown Country Magazine assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs and other material unless accompanied by a stamped, self addressed envelope. Uptown Country Magazine is not responsible for any claims made by advertisers. The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher or management.

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Out & About BBQ & Chili Cookoff-Houston

January 21-22 Metro Go Texan Cy-Fair January is going to be hot as a jalapeno at Traders Village as the Cy-Fair Go Texan Subcommittee dishes up two days of spicy chili, barbecue, brisket, and FKLFNHQ WR EHQHĂ€ W WKH +RXVWRQ /LYHVWRFN 6KRZ DQG Rodeo. The 28th Annual Cookoff will feature more rootin’ tootin’ “trail cooksâ€? than you can shake a chili ladle at. Saturday’s competitions include Junior Chili, Chili, Dutch Oven, Pork Loin. Sunday will feature entries looking to be named the best in Chicken, 3RUN 5LEV DQG %ULVNHW FDWHJRULHV 3URFHHGV EHQHĂ€ W WKH Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Traders Village Eldridge at West Rd.

Texas Lunar New Year

February 5 Dubbed the largest Asian celebration in the state, this visually striking Lunar New Year Festival in Houston is a Texas-sized Asian New Year extravaganza. This two-day signature event features the authentic New Year tradition with 100+ Lions & Dragons dancing amid IHURFLRXV À UHZRUNV world-class martial arts, tempting egg rolls, sweet rice & BBQ, drum performances, KidZone LQà DWDEOHV KDQGV RQ children’s activities, and grand displays of one million Lucky Red Firecrackers. 1714 Tannehill Drive, Houston, TX 77008 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

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Mardi Gras Galveston

February 17-28, 2017 Mardi Gras was publicly observed on Galveston Island as early as 1867 but was discontinued during World War II. The Island's celebration was resurrected in 1985 and since then has become one of the most popular events along the Texas Gulf Coast.

Market Days Expo

February 25 Tomball 22019 Decker Prairie Rosehi Rd. Great shopping, samples, boutiques, antiques and unique collectibles.

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Wash AwAy tHe Winter BluEs With winter upon us, we typically feel a little down in the dumps. So, this is the perfect time to start preparing your lawn and garden supply needs. After all, there is no better feeling than being outside tending to your lawn and garden on a warm spring day.

First you need a plan of action. What is the condition of your gardening tools and irrigation needs? Look at your garden hoes, hoses, nozzles, sprinklers, leaf rakes, shovels, and spades. Do you need to sharpen your garden tools or replace any of them?

What is the condition of the handles?

Now that you have a list of your needs, it is time to put your plan into action. A good place to start is by visiting your local home and garden center or go to a home and garden show. These are great places to get new ideas and to see what is new in the gardening market.

Now that you have done your research it’s time to shop! Finding the right garden tools, water hoses, lawn sprinklers, may take some time. Be patient and have fun with the process. Keep in mind that quality is the key word. You may pay more for quality gardening tools upfront, but in the long run, it will save you time and money.

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This is also a good time to think about your spring and summer relaxation needs. A nice garden bench or a lawn swing will give you a place to relax from your gardening chores and enjoy the fruits of your labor. You may even want to consider some garden accessories such as a decorative windmill, wind chimes, bird baths and bird feeders. These lawn and garden accessories can make your outdoor living space a wonderful place to retreat to after a long work day.

In conclusion, there is no better time than these cold winter days to start planning for your outdoor spring and summer gardening needs. This will help boost your winter spirits and get rid of that cabin fever.

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A Pool, An Outdoor Entertainment Center and Good Friends

It's the middle of Winter and I bet you aren't thinking pool parties and get-togethers around your outdoor kitchen. But actually if your backyard is lacking space for entertaining, then now is the perfect time to not only think about summer entertaining, but to get your backyard ready.

Your outdoors is now the ‘it’ place to be, especially when it comes to entertaining. In fact, almost half (48 percent) of those surveyed in the 2016 Houzz Landscaping Study said entertaining was the most important function of an outdoor living space.

Like most homeowners, you want the best outdoor entertaining experience possible. So here are three of the top things to plan into your outdoor setting.

COMFORT

In our Texas heat, comfort is the key to enjoying your outdoor space. That means shielding guests from the sun, rain and heat – and this mean you need some kind of patio cover. Don't even think 10

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about the old aluminum patio cover.

Todays roof extensions and pergolas are not new, but the materials and technology you can choose from are.

There are now pergolas that automatically adjust to the weather, opening and closing themselves via sensors and some that you can control with a smart phone app. You can pick from remotecontrolled, retractable patio screens and large outdoor ceiling fans to keep the air circulating.

Similarly, you can extend your outdoor entertaining well into the fall and winter with outdoor heating systems. And while we are talking about comfort, don't forget you will need plenty of seating. Forget the plastic "Walmart" chair and invest in chairs that are soft, yet supportive and pieces like benches that can be used in versatile ways.

Hire a professional outdoor designer who can see all the opportunities and challenges you might have with your outdoor area. Let him help you design the perfect outdoor space that gives you options you wouldn't think about on your own.

STYLE

Your outdoor space, just like your indoor space VKRXOG UHÁHFW \RXU VW\OH 5LJKW QRZ WKH PRYPHQHQW is for a more contemporary, streamline look but if you want more of a rustic style, there is plenty of materials on the market to make an outdoor area a small hill country retreat.

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with lighting which can create a warm and inviting atmosphere. From pendants, to chandeliers and sconces, the assortment and selection for lighting is grand.

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the new gadgets. The main point of your outdoor living space is to enjoy it with friends. How ever \RX À[ LW XS RU GRZQ LW V XS WR \RX -XVW ÀQG yourself a great outdoor construction company, add a little comfort and your own style and you have a foolproof plan for great summer fun.

You want to enjoy your party and not be a slave of the grill, the lighting, music and drinks? This is your party and you should be able to relax, and mingle. This is where your outdoor space really comes alive with automation systems that control most everything.

Home automation systems have moved from the inside to the outdoor area, allowing you to control everything from your lighting to your outdoor television. With just an app, you can even control the temperature of a steak on the grill. From wine coolers and refrigerators that let guests grab their own cold drinks, your party is made so everyone is having fun.

Don't worry if you don't have all

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D N U O R G Y K A H S N O KY GROUND ON Think earthquake faults are only in active areas like California and Missouri? Well toss out that notion since most of us live near one of the most active earthquake faults in the Houston area – The Big Barn or Hockley Fault. Running about 33 miles underground from the salt dome, just south of Hockley to the salt formation near Conroe, this fault cuts across Hwy. 290 next to the Premium 2XWOHW 0DOO ² WKRXJK )DLUÀHOG ² QRUWKZHVW DFURVV – Tomball and ends in the Woodlands near Panther Creek.

According to Shuhab Khan and Richard Engelkemeir, “These shifting fault lines originated millions of years ago during the formation of the Gulf of Mexico,� Khan said. “While they are not the kind that wreak havoc in earthquake-prone California and now the Midwest, they can move

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Dogs and Separation Anxiety People always talk about having separation anxiety when their loved ones go on extended holidays or get asVLJQHG WR ZRUN LQ IDU ÁXQJ DUHDV %XW ZKDW PDQ\ GRQ·W UHDOL]H LV WKDW KXPDQV DUH QRW WKH RQO\ FUHDWXUHV WKDW FDQ H[SHULHQFH WKLV IHHOLQJ 'RJV DOVR GHYHORS VHSDUDWLRQ DQ[LHW\ DQG LW FDQ EHFRPH D SUREOHP ERWK IRU WKHP DQG WKHLU RZQHUV ZKHQ WKH FRQGLWLRQ EHFRPHV VHYHUH Why do dogs have separation anxiety?

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/ 5 4ç It’s all very well buying up your favorite wines, but when you get them home do you know how to store them so that when you eventually open them they taste their very best? What about the ideal temperature for serving them?

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You're Invited! Start the New Year with Kara Puente – Gary Greene In the real estate business, there’s a wide spectrum of agents, from the novice to the veteran and from the part-time to the dedicated. A good real estate agent is similar to a conductor of a band, making sure the drums, trombones and woodwinds play as one unit to make the selling or buying transaction take place smoothly. Through out the process the agent you choose must wear many different hats – a sales person, a buyer's agent, an analyst, business manager, negotiator and marketing expert all in one. There is one real estate agent to has all these qualities, combined with a long knowledge of the area and hundreds of happy clients - Kara Puente with Gary Greene.

Kara and her family have lived in Tomball since 1984 and she has been one of the top realtor specialists since $V D PDVWHU FHUWLĂ€HG QHJRWLDWRU VKH FDQ VHH SDVW

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problems that occur with most transactions and weave solutions to most any challenge.

Hustling to pursue every lead and to aggressively market properties, Kara takes tenacity to a new level as she does whatever is necessary to close the deal. As top producing real estate agent, Kara knows the community housing market and pricing allowing her to distinguish herself from the competitiion.

At the end of the day, Kara Puente takes the time, energy and committment to make sure that home EX\LQJ RU VHOOLQJ LV QRW RQO\ SURĂ€WDEOH WR KHU FOLHQWV EXW a fun experience. She is passionate about the people she serves and as a neighbor, as well as an agent, is fully devoted to the residents in the area.

Contact Kara at: 281-610-5402 Kara.Puente@GaryGreene.com.

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New Year’s Brunch Recipes Breakfast Enchiladas

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium. Add bell peppers and onions; sauté until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir together eggs and next 3 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add egg mixture to bell pepper mixture, and cook, without stirring, until eggs begin to set on bottom, about 1 to 2 minutes. Draw a spatula across pan to form large curds. Cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are thickened, about 6 to 7 minutes. (Do not overstir.)

2. Spread 2 tablespoons salsa verde in center of each tortilla. Spoon about 1/4 cup egg mixture over salsa; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese and 1/2 teaspoon cilantro. Roll up, and place, seam side down, in lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Add Cheese Sauce and remaining cheese.

3. Bake in preheated oven until sauce is bubbly, 30 minutes. Serve with desired toppings.

Who says enchiladas are just for dinner? You and your entire family won’t be able to resist this decadent breakfast casserole.

One-Dish Blackberry French Toast Perfect for a holiday breakfast or a weekend brunch, this French toast recipe is loaded with sweet and tasty bites.

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1 cup blackberry jam

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Sunny Breakfast Skillet

Homemade shredded potatoes, butter, bell peppers, onion, and garlic – it’s a complete meal in one skillet.

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LOCKER CHAT + Tomball ISD Offers Limited Open Enrollment Limited Open Enrollment allows school districts to enroll students residing outside their district boundary lines. The program will help Tomball ISD because state funding is based on enrollment. For each additional student enrolled in Tomball ISD, the District retains more of its local tax revenue. As of the 2016-2017 school year, Tomball ISD is subject to Chapter 41 of the Texas Education Code. Chapter 41 (also known as the “Robin Hood” plan) allows the state to recapture Tomball ISD tax dollars as the local tax base increases. Increasing our enrollment by allowing Limited Open Enrollment will result in Tomball ISD keeping more of our local tax dollars.

Limited Open Enrollment would be available for students in grades kindergarten through eight at the following schools:

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Tomball Elementary Decker Prairie Elementary Rosehill Elementary Timber Creek Elementary Creekview Elementary Tomball Intermediate Creekside Park Junior High Tomball Junior High Applications must be submitted between January 4 and February 10, 2017, along with a nonrefundable $50 application fee. There is no tuition fee for attendance. It will be necessary for the student and parent(s) to meet with a District administrator prior to being accepted into the program, in order to review the applicant’s previous attendance, discipline and academic achievement. Parents of students who enroll through the Limited Open Enrollment program are responsible for transporting their children to and from school.

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