Music in the Historic District
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
THE BALLPARK AT LEAGUE CITY IT’S MORE THAN JUST BASEBALL
HOW STUFF WORKS: LEAGUE CITY’S FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
Dear Neighbors,
Have you ever wondered what it’s like being the mayor of a town of 120,000 residents? As the Mayor of League City, I know firsthand, and I can say that it is truly a rewarding experience, especially when I get to meet some of our younger residents.
Recently, I was able to turn the gavel over to 19-year-old Sidney Zamora as part of a “Mayor for a Day” auction item she won at a Parr Elementary PTA fundraiser. During her time as Mayor, Sidney got a behind-the-scenes tour of several City facilities, including City Hall, the library, police department, and the animal shelter. She also got a brief civics lesson on how local government works. League City has a Council-Manager form of government. This means members of City Council, including myself, represent the residents of League City by being responsive to their needs. We task the City Manager—John Baumgartner—with running the day-to-day operations of the City.
My most important job as Mayor, as well as that of my fellow councilmembers, is to review and approve the annual budget. As I write this message, we are giving final approval for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget which runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. I am happy to report that for the tenth year in a row we have decreased the property tax rate.
All members of Council, including the Mayor’s position, are elected officials. This November, we have three positions on Council that are expiring. You can learn which candidates are running for these seats in this edition of City Matters on page 3. When you head to the polls
in November, you will also be voting on several changes to the City’s charter. Every few years a charter review committee is appointed to review the charter to suggest any updates or changes that need to be made. Council approved several of their recommendations, which you can read about on page 4.
Finally, it may not feel like it, but fall officially begins September 22 and there are plenty of festivals and events to enjoy with the entire family. From Harvest Fest to our Shop Small Saturday Holiday Market, it’s time to experience all the activities that give League City that small-town feel.
Here’s to a Festive Fall!
Nick Long Mayor of League City
HARVEST FESTIVAL SAVE THE DATE FOR OCTOBER 12 PLUS FIND OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS ON PAGES 15–16.
Sidney Zamora is in the HEARTS Program at Clear Lake High School, a CCISD program for graduates with special needs.
ELECTION 2024
City Council Candidates and City Charter Amendments
Submit your entry now through November 30. 3 7 10 17
MEET THE BOMB SQUAD
Learn about this elite LCPD specialty team.
MUSIC IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT
Discover how this monthly music event got its start and how you can be a performer.
WHITE LINEN NIGHT POSTER CONTEST
ELECTION 2024
While national races are heating up for the general election this fall, League City also has several important local elections in November. With three council positions expiring and several charter amendments on the ballot, residents have the opportunity to determine the direction they want the City to take. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS
All seven City Council positions are “at-large,” meaning they represent the entire City of League City and are not bound by districts.
POSITIONS EXPIRING IN 2024
Position #3 Held by Councilman Tom Crews
Position #4 Held by Councilman, Courtney Chadwell
Position #5 Held by Councilman Justin Hicks
CANDIDATES LISTED AS PLACED ON THE BALLOT
Position #3 Tom Crews, Scott Higginbotham
Position #4 Courtney Chadwell
Position #5 Joe Italiano, Justin Hicks
2024 IMPORTANT DATES
Election Day Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Last Day to Register to Vote Monday, October 7, 2024
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) Friday, October 25, 2024
First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
Monday, October 21, 2024
Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance Friday, November 1, 2024
Role of Mayor and Council
League City has a Council–Manager form of government. This means our City Council represents their constituency by being responsive to citizens’ needs and tasks the City Manager with carrying out the delivery of these public services. Other council duties include voting on issues relating to City ordinances and resolutions, appointing certain positions within the City government, voting on contracts, and adopting the annual City budget.
Council and mayor positions are volunteer but do receive an annual stipend for attending meetings and performing other duties. Councilmembers and the mayor serve a four-year term and can run for re-election for another four-year term. Councilmembers may not serve more than two consecutive terms in the same position, nor can anyone serve as mayor following two consecutive mayoral terms.
ETHICS OF PUBLIC SERVICE
A commitment to the public welfare Respect for the value and dignity of all individuals Accountability to the citizens of the city Truthfulness Fairness
SPECIAL ELECTION
On November 5, League City residents will also be voting on nine propositions. Each proposition is related to amending a section of the City Charter. Read each proposition below. To view the current City Charter, scan the QR code or visit leaguecity.com/charter.
Proposition A
Shall Article II, Section 17 of the City Charter be amended to allow the City Council to determine the bond amount for the City Secretary?
Proposition B
Shall Article II, Section 18 of the City Charter be amended to allow the City Council to determine the bond amount for its City Council members?
Proposition C
Shall Article III, Section 1 of the City Charter be amended to remove the specific references to the 2013 and 2015 election dates, reflecting the transition to biennial elections?
Proposition D
Shall Article X, Section 7 of the City Charter be amended to include a reference to Harris County in the regulations for streets and subdivisions, since parts of League City are in Harris County?
Proposition E
Shall Article II, Section 6 of the City Charter be amended to allow the City Council to appoint a qualified person to fill a City Council vacancy if the remaining term is 12 months or less?
Proposition F
Shall Article X, Section 13 of the City Charter be amended to remove the specific requirement that official notices be published in the official newspaper of the City?
Proposition G
Shall Article X, Section 21 of the City Charter be created to give the City Council the option to authorize the limited discharge of fireworks via ordinance during the Independence Day Holiday (July 4-5) and New Year Holiday (December 31-January 1)?
Proposition H
Shall Article IV, Section 9 be added to the City Charter to allow the City Council to submit up to five (5) propositions during any General Election?
Proposition I
Shall Article VII, Section 12A of the City Charter be amended to require that the ballot language for any general obligation bonds include a statement indicating that their approval may result in a tax increase?
“Master planning for League City’s undeveloped west side is crucial for guiding sustainable growth, creating a sense of place, and ensuring that infrastructure, services, and amenities are thoughtfully integrated.
By planning ahead, we can address critical issues like drainage and traffic, creating a balanced, livable space that meets the needs of both current and future residents while safeguarding our natural resources and fostering economic sustainability.”
-Chris Sims, League City Executive Director of Development Services
CITY OF PEARLAND CITY PEARLAND
WESTSIDE STORY
PROVIDING A ROADMAP FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WESTSIDE
CITY OF CITY ALVIN
Did you know that 40 percent of League City has yet to be developed? Most of the vacant land—approximately 4,000 acres—is located west of Hobbs Road and north of FM 517. This land is not owned by League City, but rather by families and private developers.
To chart a course for responsible expansion of the remaining undeveloped areas of our community, the City is preparing a Future Land Use Plan for the area that will consider the balance between residential and non-residential land uses as well as other factors, such as economic and environmental analyses, detention and drainage, transportation and mobility,
and opportunities for parkland and open spaces.
Called the “Westside Master Plan,” the project is being facilitated by an outside consultant with feedback from a variety of stakeholders including City staff, environmental and drainage experts, commercial and residential developers, and the property owners. Once completed, the plan will provide land use and policy recommendations that City staff can use to guide future development.
To ensure the Future Land Use Plan is a collective vision of the entire community, feedback is being gathered from the general public throughout the process, starting with a survey conducted this past spring. Residents were asked to provide the types of development they would like to see on the west side.
A large portion of the undeveloped areas of land on the westside are located near the future Galveston County section of the Grand Parkway. Segment B of the Parkway, also called State Highway 99, is anticipated to begin construction during the first half of 2027 and will last about four years, according to
Scan the QR code for more information or go to leaguecitylistens.com/westside.
Westside Undeveloped Areas
Results included active and developed parks, passive parkland, family-oriented entertainment, retail and restaurants, mixed-use development, and residential development.
Since the project’s kickoff in April, the project team—consisting of a Technical Advisory Committee and Stakeholder Steering Committee—has been analyzing the existing conditions of the area, including mobility, drainage, and environmental constraints. A Market Study is also being developed, which will provide current demographic and market trends that will inform the preparation of the draft Land Use Plans. Once drafts of the Future Land Use Plan have been prepared, they will be shared in a future public meeting for feedback. Stay tuned for more information.
Goals of the Westside Master Plan
TAXES: The plan aims to evaluate current zoning and guide future land development, helping League City obtain a more balanced land-use ratio between commercial and residential development, which would diversify the city’s tax base.
MOBILITY: The plan will incorporate recommendations from the City’s Master Mobility Plan to map out critical mobility connections for the anticipated growth of the undeveloped west side.
PARKS: The plan will incorporate recommendations from the City’s Parks and Open Spaces Master Plan to guide high-quality recreation and parkland development.
RESILIENCY: The plan will provide guidance for future development to ensure sufficient detention and drainage planning, promote resilient infrastructure that safeguards communities against flooding, and will provide a preliminary environmental analysis.
RESPONSIBLE GROWTH: The plan will benefit the greater League City area by providing a sustainable roadmap for future development in the undeveloped west side.
MEET THE BOMB SQUAD
League City Police Department’s Bomb Squad—comprised of three EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) technicians—responds to any situation that may require the disarming and disposing of explosive hazards. The squad, founded in 2017, is part of the Bay Area Regional Bomb Squad (BARBS), which includes seven additional techs from Baytown and Pasadena. BARBS is responsible for responding to EOD calls from Freeport to Beaumont.
DID YOU KNOW?
There are only 2,800 certified bomb techs in the US, from local to federal level
Each of League City’s EOD techs work full-time in different roles within League City’s Public Safety Division, while still training 288 hours a year to ensure they are always prepared to respond to a call. The group handles about 100 EOD calls each year, making them one of the busiest specialty law enforcement teams.
Bomb Squad Duties
• Investigating suspicious packages in schools, government buildings, refineries, critical infrastructure, etc.
• Post-blast investigations
• Criminal prosecution testimony for expert opinions
• Law Enforcement IED training and explosive demonstrations
• Explosive material recoveries
• Security sweeps for major events and arriving political figures
EOD techs are required to complete a comprehensive six-week certification course in Huntsville, Alabama to become a Public Safety Bomb Technician. Every three years, techs go back to recertify. In addition to that, League City’s squad trains three days a month as a group, practicing different scenarios with mock devices. Two weeks a year, they focus on intensive continuing education.
Bomb Squad Tools
X-Ray System
The bomb squad uses portable X-ray systems to screen containers for explosives. X-ray images help techs safely identify suspicious materials, providing valuable information to improve decision making.
Drones
Drones are used in several ways to provide visual assessments. They can inspect large areas, provide a first look at a potential explosive, and hover above a tech to get a bird’s-eye view. The drones can be flown indoors and outdoors.
Robots
EOD technicians use robots to remotely access and evaluate potential threats. Once an explosive has been identified, these robots also have the capability to render the bomb inert.
Bomb Suit
Worn when technicians approach a scene where explosives have not yet been confirmed, this suit—which weighs around 80 pounds—provides protection from blast overpressure, fragmentation, heat, and debris produced by an explosion.
Pictured: Jennafer Woitena, Deputy Fire Marshal; Greg Thomas, Criminal Investigations Detective; Jeffrey Guilbeau, Patrol Officer
League City’s EMTs and paramedics perform dozens of life-saving interventions daily throughout our community and now they have a new resource in their EMS toolkit— whole blood. League City is the first EMS agency in Galveston County to carry whole blood on their ambulances.
Whole blood contains all blood components—including red blood cells, plasma, and platelets. When a patient is bleeding profusely, they lose all of these components, and all three can be replaced by transfusing whole blood.
When a patient suffers a traumatic injury or experiences major bleeding (hemorrhage), doctors typically give whole blood to a patient when they arrive at the hospital (transfusion). Without rapid blood transfusion, patients with a life-threatening hemorrhage can die.
AMBULANCES EQUIPPED WITH NEW LIFESAVING TOOL
By using whole blood transfusions in an ambulance, League City EMS will increase the chances of a patient surviving a devastating blood loss injury—more than doubling the odds of survival and making it home from the hospital.
“Whole blood will change and save lives,” said EMS Lieutenant Blake Brazzel. “We can tell the hospital when we are on the way, we have a patient that is bleeding out, we’re administering whole blood, which allows us to wheel the patient into the hospital, directly on our stretcher into the operating room. By going from the ambulance straight to the operating room, we are cutting out all that wasted time that a patient could die.”
“Carrying Whole Blood puts League City on the leading edge in our area with pre-hospital treatment and caring for our patients.”
–EMS Lieutenant Blake
Brazzel
What types of injuries can whole blood be used for?
Patients injured in motor vehicle crashes (high-force blunt trauma), crush injuries, victims of violence, and those who sustain traumatic amputations all experience major blood loss. Patients may also experience life-threatening hemorrhage due to medical conditions like profuse gastrointestinal bleeding, a ruptured aorta, or bleeding during or after giving birth (peripartum hemorrhage).
Where does whole blood come from?
Blood is collected from volunteer donors, screened for diseases, and verified to have non-significant antibodies against Type A or B blood. White blood cells are filtered out, but the blood is left whole, with plasma and platelets to promote clotting and red blood cells to carry oxygen.
DONATING BLOOD
Every month, in partnership with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, League City hosts a Community Blood Drive at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled beforehand, and walk-ins are welcome. Below are the dates for upcoming blood drives. Watch for the sign-up link on the City’s Facebook page and website about two weeks before each drive.
Thursday, October 17
Tuesday, November 19 Thursday, December 12
IT’S MORE THAN JUST BASEBALL
Looking for a unique venue to host your wedding, corporate event, or party? Why not consider
The Ballpark at League City?
This 35-acre multipurpose facility is located just west of I-45 along Calder Road at 1150 Ballpark Way. Previously known as Big League Dreams, the facility is city-owned, and in early 2024, League City took over the management and operations of the facility.
Since taking over, League City staff members have worked diligently to streamline the day-to-day operations of the complex and improve the overall experience for those visiting—whether it be for a youth or adult baseball tournament, soccer match, or cheer competition.
Staff at the facility are currently working to expand the “venue vision” of the complex beyond just sporting events to include everything from meetings and luncheons to company picnics, weddings, and other unique events.
Over the past several months, the Ballpark has hosted COPA America Soccer watching parties at the indoor pavilion and a children’s consignment event that attracted thousands of shoppers.
“We want our residents, local companies, and non-profits to know that we are here to serve them,” said Aron Genereau, General Manager at the Ballpark at League City. “Whether it’s for a corporate event or picnic, business presentation, graduation, birthday, or team party, we are more than able to accommodate these types of events at the Ballpark and we want people to think of us in that regard.”
The Ballpark is also interested in sponsorship and partnership opportunities. Sponsorship options include field and off-field signage, in-park activations and displays, and naming rights opportunities.
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field at the Ballpark at League City was turned into a giant resale event hosted
Between Friends.” JBF is an organization that hosts pop-up kids’ con-
group plans to do another sale at the Ballpark in 2025.
Music IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT
When fourth-generation League City residents Rachel and Tucker Hart founded the League City Folk Association, they had no idea their passion for promoting local musicians would grow into a monthly concert series hosted by the League City Historical Society and the City of League City.
On the last Friday of every month, from 7 to 10 p.m., hundreds of people come out to listen to live music under the historic oak trees at League Park.
The free, monthly concert is organized by the Harts, and Tucker—a musician himself—is a regular at the microphone.
How it All Began
Two years ago, the event started as “Music at the Museum” with a handful of artists that came out on a Friday night to play in front of the League City Historical Society located off Kansas Avenue. Soon the event outgrew the venue, and with the help of the City of League City Parks and Recreation Department, it was moved to League Park and was renamed “Music in the Historic District.”
“It’s been really amazing to watch the event grow and to now have it at League Park,” said Rachel. “The trees are amazing, the lighting is great, and attendees can go inside Soul Freak Railroad Café to grab a snack or a beverage and buy a souvenir from the League City Visitors Center, both of which are located inside League Park.”
Bringing Family and Friends Together
The family-friendly event features not only music, but storytelling as well. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket, chair, and even a picnic to enjoy while listening to the musicians, who more often than not perform original songs.
“We want people to really listen to the lyrics and feel the music and passion of these local performers who range in age from nine to ninety,” said Tucker.
Tucker, who started playing music professionally just a few years ago and can often be seen performing at local restaurants, says what makes the League City Folk Association’s concerts so unique is the focus on family and making new friends.
Rachel agrees and loves that the concerts have brought neighbors together, even if they don’t live next door to one another or in the same subdivision.
“Shortly after Hurricane Beryl hit, we had a concert and folks who didn’t even know one another were asking how each other were doing and offering to help with chainsaws and even generators,” said Rachel. “We may be a growing city, but we’re still a tight-knit community, and these concerts bring everyone together.”
Interested in Performing?
On the first Sunday of every month at 3 p.m., the Harts post a digital signup sheet on Facebook @ LeagueCityFolkAssociation. The 18 to 20 spots fill up quickly, usually within 10 minutes or less.
“These concerts are about family, making new friends, and listening to some amazing performances by local musicians.”
—Rachel Hart, Co-Founder of the League City Folk Association
HOW STUFF WORKS HOW STUFF WORKS
Inside the League City Fire Marshal’s Office
Part of League City’s Fire Department, the Fire Marshal’s Office is dedicated to maintaining life safety and preventing fires. They are educators, investigators, and emergency responders. The goal of this behind-the-scenes department is to keep League City residents safe by performing safety inspections, investigating fires, arson, and environmental crimes, providing rapid response during emergencies, and much more.
ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY Fire and Life Safety Inspections
One of the primary responsibilities of the Fire Marshal’s Office is to ensure that all commercial buildings and sites adhere to strict fire and life safety codes. The team conducts thorough inspections to identify potential fire and life safety hazards and enforce compliance through education with the owners and occupants. These inspections help prevent fires and ensure that buildings are built to the adopted fire codes and are equipped with safety measures like working smoke detectors, fire protection systems, and accessible escape routes. Businesses that have unique hazards—like fuel storage, compressed gases, and energy storage systems—are issued operational permits by the Fire Marshal’s Office, which also include detailed inspections.
BUILDING A SAFE FUTURE Development and Construction Oversight
Every new development in League City undergoes a rigorous review process to ensure it meets all fire safety codes. The Fire Marshal’s Office plays an essential role in this process, attending development and construction planning meetings, and reviewing building plans. They analyze these plans to make sure they incorporate fire safety features such as accessible fire lanes, required fire protection systems, proper placement of fire hydrants, and adequate fire exits. Their involvement from the early stages of construction helps minimize fire risks and ensure buildings are designed with safety as a priority.
Electrical hazards, blocked exits, and non-working emergency lighting are some of the most common violations found by Fire Marshals.
UNCOVERING THE CAUSE Fire Investigations and Environmental Crimes
When a fire does occur, the Fire Marshal’s Office is tasked with determining the cause. The fire and arson investigation team—which includes an accelerant detection K9—works meticulously to uncover whether a fire was accidental or intentionally set. This includes everything from vehicle fires, house fires, or commercial building fires. The office also investigates environmental crimes, which can include illegal dumping, unauthorized hazardous materials releases, or other activities that pose a threat to health, public safety, and the environment. Specialized personnel—including an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician, Hazardous Materials Technicians, and sUAS (drone) pilots—ensure the office is wellequipped to handle any complex investigations.
EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY Fire Prevention and Public Education
Preventing fires before they start is a key mission of the Fire Marshal’s Office. Through public education programs, Fire Marshal staff teach residents about fire prevention, safety practices, and how to respond in case of a fire. Outreach opportunities include school visits, day care visits, senior facility visits, and more. Programs include educating businesses and residents of all ages about how to properly use a fire extinguisher, the importance of creating a fire escape plan at home, and other preventative and safety measures. Empowering League City residents with knowledge is an investment in the safety of our community as a whole. The Fire Marshal’s Office participates in about 20 programs per year.
STANDING READY FOR CRITICAL INCIDENTS Emergency Response and Special Operations
Whether it’s a natural or man-made disaster, the Fire Marshal’s Office is on the front lines supporting the City’s emergency management efforts. This support is vital during hurricanes, floods, or other major events. They also provide support during large gatherings, ensuring city events like White Linen Night, the Fireworks Extravaganza, and our many holiday events have the necessary safety measures in place. During these events, one of the sUAS pilots can deploy a drone to assist in emergency situations, offering vital aerial views to better assess and manage incidents. Additionally, the Fire Marshal’s Office has several marine enforcement officers that are a vital part of the marine operations division within the Fire Department and ensure safety on the water within the areas around League City.
OVERGROWN TREE BRANCHES
League City’s beautiful, sprawling trees are a source of local history and civic pride. However, overgrown limbs can be dangerous. Untrimmed trees can cost valuable time for emergency response teams and can also block the passage of other large vehicles like school buses, garbage trucks, and RVs.
HOMEOWNERS, ENSURE YOUR BRANCHES...
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Do NOT obstruct the light from any streetlight.
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Are 15 feet above the surface of the street and/ or sidewalk.
2
Do NOT obstruct the view of any street sign or intersection.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TRIMMING BRANCHES?
City ordinance requires the owner of any tree overhanging any street or right-of-way within the city to prune the branches according to the guidelines listed on this page. Even if the trees are in the City’s right-of-way, League City’s tree ordinance still defines these trees as street trees. A “street tree” is a tree, shrub, or any other woody vegetation that is between the sidewalk and the curb or—in the absence of a sidewalk—within 10 feet of the edge of the paved roadway.
*Most Homeowner Associations require trees to be maintained by the residents.
WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES?
If a property owner fails to prune their trees in accordance with the City’s ordinance, League City Code Enforcement will notify the owner in writing of their responsibility. Pruning shall be done by tree owners at their own expense within 10 days of receiving a notice from the City. If a tree owner does not comply, City ordinance provides League City with the authority to prune the trees and charge the cost of removal to the owners.
LIGHT UPLeague City!
REPORT STREETLIGHT OUTAGES ONLINE
To report an outage, residents can fill out an online form at leaguecitylistens.com/streetlights or scan the QR code. IS THERE A STREETLIGHT OUT IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? WHAT HAPPENS ONCE I REPORT AN OUTAGE? WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MY STREETLIGHT REPAIR? WHY AM I SUBMITTING MY OUTAGE TO OUR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT?
The League City Public Works Department is assisting our local utility companies by providing a simple process for residents to report streetlight outages.
Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) and CenterPoint repair hundreds of streetlight outages in our community. To help streamline this process, we would like residents to notify our Public Works Department of streetlight outages.
Once a streetlight outage form has been submitted, our Public Works Department has up to 21 days to process the notification with the utility company. Residents will receive a followup email within 30 days to confirm the issue has been resolved. In addition, Public Works staff members will wrap a red ribbon on a light pole to indicate that it has been identified as a reported outage. The ribbon will be removed once the light has been repaired.
Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) and CenterPoint are responsible for streetlight outage repairs in League City.
League City Public Works is providing assistance and information gathering to utility companies to make the process of repairing streetlight outages more timely and organized.
For more information, contact League City Public Works at 281-554-1086.
Make the most of fall in League City with these activities, events, and programs.
LISTEN TO A CONCERT
Camp out in League Park for Music in the Historic District, free acoustic concerts hosted by the League City Folk Association and League City Historical Society. Dates are September 27 and October 25, from 7 to 10 p.m. LCFA encourages you to bring your own chairs, food, and drinks.
SWAP & SHOP – PLANT-STYLE!
Hosted by the Bay Area Plant Exchange, the biannual Plant Swap & Shop is on October 12, from 8 a.m. to noon in the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center parking lot. It’s easy to participate. Bring a plant, swap with someone else, and take home your new plant baby. Local gardening vendors and organizations will be showcasing their plants and programs during the event.
It,s Fall
GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS
National Night Out is October 1, and the League City Police Department will be out and about visiting neighborhoods. NNO is a nationwide initiative that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer. League City’s Public Safety personnel will visit neighborhoods that registered for the program by the September 20 deadline.
CHECK OUT THE VISITOR CENTER
Find everything in one spot at the League City Visitor Center, located in League Park. Stop by and grab information like visitor guides and League City brochures, League City merch, a cup of coffee from Soulfreak Café, and more. Visitors and newcomers can pin their hometown locations on the giant USA map and sign the guest book.
ATTEND A FALL FESTIVAL
Join us for our free annual Harvest Festival on October 12 at League Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families can come and enjoy kids’ fall activities, artisan and craft vendors, food trucks, face painting, hayrides, and costume and pumpkin carving contests.
GOLF FOR A CAUSE
Hosted by the League City EMS Professionals’ Association, the 4th annual EMS Golf Tournament Fundraiser is happening on December 2 at Bay Oaks Country Club in Clear Lake. All money raised will go toward the League City EMS Professionals’ Association community outreach programs. Register, sponsor, or donate by visiting leaguecity.com/golf.
Y,all!
SEARCH FOR HIDDEN GEMS
Discover hidden treasures while taking the League City GeoTour and explore scenic spots around League City. Download the Geocaching app and use the code GT498 to begin your adventure. Check out League City’s online GeoTour Guide for the Dos and Don’ts of geocaching and get more details at visitleaguecity.com/geotour.
VISIT THE VETERANS ART GALLERY AND EXPO
You’re invited to the League City Veterans Expo on November 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and November 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center. This two-day family friendly event is free to attend and will help connect veterans with local support organizations. There will be discussion panels, a photograph and artifact exhibit, a feature film, and more.
CELEBRATE TEXAS ARBOR DAY
League City’s annual Ecofest and Arbor Day celebration focuses on sustainability and how to be ecofriendly right here at home. Along with a free tree giveaway (while supplies last), the event features classes & exhibits on sustainability, ecofriendly vendors, crafts, demos, a yard sale, and more. Stop by on November 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Center at 400 S. Kansas Ave.
TRICK-OR-TREAT AT THE LIBRARY
Have a spooktacular Halloween by spending it at Helen Hall Library! Families can stop by the library for fun, safe trick-or-treating, Halloweenthemed activities, and a Halloween photo booth to commemorate the day. The event will be held on October 31, from noon to 2 p.m. All ages are welcome.
SAVE THE DATE
Add these highly anticipated holiday events to your calendar!
November 21: Giant Gingerbread House unveiling at South Shore Harbour Resort
November 22–23: Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre’s Sugar Plum Fairy Weekend at South Shore Harbour Resort
November 30: Nutcracker in the Park and Shop Small Saturday at League Park
November 30: Holiday Tree Lighting in League Park (5:30 to 6:30 p.m.)
December 6–22: The Nutcracker Ballet presented by Bay Area
Houston Ballet & Theatre (select dates)
December 6–8: Holiday in the Park at League Park
December 14: Breakfast with Santa at Hometown Heroes Park
(Registration: Residents: November 6 | Non-residents: November 13)
December 14: Third Annual Harry Potter Yule Ball at Helen Hall Library
PUBLIC ART POSTER
White Linen Night—A Local Art Affair is looking for its next signature artist!
White Linen Night was created in 2022 to support and promote local artists in our community. It is held the second week of June each year under the oaks at League Park and the surrounding Historic District.
For the past two years, Richard Williams—a local artist and board member with the League City Patrons of the Parks and Arts Foundation—has created the signature poster, which is used on marketing materials for the public art event.
Currently, the City’s Public Art Initiative is hosting a contest to design the poster for 2025. Entries are due by November 30.
The winning design will be used in many ways, including, but not limited to:
• Marketing and advertising for the event.
• On complimentary hand fans and/or custom swag item handed out at the event.
• Printed on t-shirts that volunteer staff members will wear at the event.
• On complimentary posters that will be handed out at the event and available for download on the City’s website.
The artist will receive :
• A free booth prominently placed at League Park.
• Their name, bio, and social media handles placed on the City’s website.
• A copy of the t-shirt, hand fan, and/or other swag item that features the poster.
As part of League City’s Public Art Initiative, traffic signal boxes across the City have been turned into works of art by covering them with decorative murals. A majority of the murals have been painted by professional artists, while nine others were recently “wrapped” by a contractor hired by the City.
The nine wrapped boxes are covered in designs selected as part of a contest hosted by the City in the fall of 2023. The winning designs—which were voted on by the Keep League City Beautiful Citizen Committee—were printed on a thin layer of adhesive vinyl that was then cut to shape and carefully applied to each of the metal cabinets.
Contest
CITY COUNCIL
Nick Long Mayor 409-927-0856 nick.long@leaguecitytx.gov
Andy Mann Position 1 281-554-1221 andy.mann@leaguecitytx.gov
Tommy Cones Position 2 409-927-0855 tommy.cones@leaguecitytx.gov
Tom Crews Position 3 409-440-5900 tom.crews@leaguecitytx.gov
Courtney Chadwell Position 4 281-544-1000 courtney.chadwell@leaguecitytx.gov
Justin Hicks Position 5, Mayor Pro Tem 409-204-8944 justin.hicks@leaguecitytx.gov
Chad Tressler Position 6 409-218-2916 chad.tressler@leaguecityx.gov
Sean Saunders Position 7 713-419-8710 sean.saunders@leaguecitytx.gov
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