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The Woodlands High School Varsity Football Schedule 2011

(Official Website is http://www.highlanderfootball.net/)

Home Stadium-Woodforest Bank Stadium

19115 David Memorial Dr.

Shenandoah, TX 77385

The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival #59 among the Top 100 Fine Art Festivals in the U.S.

Art Fair SourceBook (AFSB^TM), "the definitive guide to the best juried art and craft fairs in the U.S.", has ranked The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival #59 among the Top 100 Fine Art Festivals in the U.S. for 2011.

By comparison, the other major fine art festivals in the Houston area - the Bayou City Art Festival/Downtown and the Bayou City Art Festival/Memorial Park, established 40 years ago - ranked #54 and #76, respectively.

"It's incredible that after only five years, The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival is among the top fine art festivals in the country," said Jenny Wright, festival director. "The Art Fair SourceBook is the ‘go to' website for fine artists across the country, ranking the festivals by artists' sales. Not only is our festival performing on a level that attracts the best fine artists, it has quickly risen to the #2 spot among Houston-area festivals."

The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, produced by The Woodlands Waterway Arts Council, is an annual juried arts festival, featuring over 200 national, regional and international fine artists in a wide variety of mediums. The 2011 festival is set for Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday, Apr. 10, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m..

Driving on Kuykendahl, you will see the sign for Creekside Dog Kennels (right before you enter The Woodlands)

Creekside Kennel is located in Spring, right outside The Woodlands. You'll know your dog is going to camp as you make your way down the driveway. Most dogs know exactly where they are when the car turns onto the gravel. The excitement begins!

"Our specialty is happy dogs.

Our goal is to have fun while keeping everyone safe and comfortable. Our main activities are: playing, eating and sleeping. What dog wouldn't like that schedule? We consider the dogs our customers. We do our best to make and keep them happy. If they are happy, their parents are happy too. That makes us happy. You can vacation your pet for a day, week, or longer knowing they will receive their proper diet, medication, healthy exercise, but most important, loving, professional care in a
secure environment."

After dropping off my dog I felt that they were truly animal lovers!

"If your dog isn't a player, maybe too old or has a medical condition, we provide time to sunbathe or go for a walk around the property. We tailor our services to your dog. If you have several canine members of the family, some can play, some can walk, etc. We treat each dog individually. We get to know each one on an individual basis too. We keep notes on personality traits, playground friends, food choices, medical issues, etc. If your dog is afraid of thunder, for example, we take extra care to make him comfortable during storms. (This may mean sitting with them or bringing them to an area where the storm is less of a focus.)"

We live next door to the kennel so we can keep an eye on things 24 hours a day. If there's a bad storm in the night, frequently we go out with our flashlights to make sure there is no damage to the building and that the power is on. Also, we have a gate on the driveway to limit access and upset to the dogs. Their wellbeing is our #1 priority.

You are welcome to tour our facility without an appointment during our "people" hours. (These are also the drop off and pick up times listed on the contact page.) However, this is not possible during busy times like holidays and school breaks. Please call ahead if you are unsure about our calendar.

CREEKSIDE DOG KENNELS in The Woodlands & Spring, Tx

CONTACT US
Please call 281-732-7592 for additional information, to make a reservation, or to visit Creekside Kennel.

Fred and Cindy LeBlanc
(281) 732-7592

Or email us at: info@creeksidekennel.net

CONTACT US Please call 281-732-7592 for additional information, to make a reservation, or to visit Creekside Kennel. Fred and Cindy LeBlanc (281) 732-7592 Or email us at: info@creeksidekennel.net

NEW YORK, NY (December 10, 2010)-Tiffany & Co. today celebrated the opening of a store in The Woodlands, a planned community situated amid beautiful parks and championship golf courses, in North Houston, Texas. Tiffany's 3,500-square-foot store is located on Market Street, the community's charming shopping area of elegant boutiques and fine restaurants. A ribbon-cutting ceremony officially welcomed the public into the new store. "The Woodlands' village-like atmosphere fits perfectly with the warm and welcoming store we've designed," said store director Kerry O'Connor. "It is our pleasure to invite everyone to discover the Tiffany experience of quality, design and service for which we are renowned worldwide." The new store's façade features an elaborate metal grille centered over the store's corner entrance.

Constructed of stainless steel in a wheatleaf pattern abstracted from an architectural detail found in Tiffany's Fifth Avenue flagship store, the grille overlays a frosted mirror that creates reflections reminiscent of the dazzling sparkle of Tiffany diamonds.

Inside, customers will find an inviting atmosphere of silvery wood paneling, pearlescent wall coverings and a silver leaf chandelier, with brushed stainless steel showcases and vitrines and custom carpeting and furnishings in a subtle blue and gray color palette. In addition, a curved wall of silver lacquer highlights the fine jewelry salon, and a wall of fluted and gradient blue-to-clear glass graces the fashion jewelry salon. Tiffany & Co. also designed a 13-foot clock that stands outside the new store.

The clock features the distinctive Roman numerals of the Atlas clock that was created in 1853 and today presides over the entrance of Tiffany's Fifth Avenue store. The spacious store environment welcomes visitors to discover a heritage of glamour and style established over eight generations. This renowned tradition is brilliantly revealed in diamond engagement rings that reflect Tiffany's reputation as the preeminent diamond authority, and in lustrous sterling silver collections that highlight Tiffany as master of American silver design. In addition, customers may choose from such iconic designs as Atlas®, inspired by the Atlas clock; Tiffany 1837^TM, Tiffany's founding year engraved on an array of 18 karat gold and sterling silver designs; exquisite charms; as well as watches, accessories and gifts. Also available is the jewelry of Tiffany's exclusive designers, including the nature-inspired creations of Jean Schlumberger, the sculptural designs of Elsa Peretti and the bold and colorful jewelry statements of Paloma Picasso. Each has influenced American fashion in unique and dramatic ways, and all are written into history as major contributors to the art of design.

Wrapped in the famous Tiffany Blue Box®, an international symbol of excellence, these coveted creations honor a great legacy and an uncompromising dedication that has made Tiffany the premier resource for gifts, as well as jewels of legendary beauty. TIFFANY & CO. operates jewelry and specialty retail stores and manufactures products through its subsidiary corporations. Its principal subsidiary is Tiffany and Company. The Company operates TIFFANY & CO. retail stores and boutiques in the Americas, Asia- Pacific and Europe and engages in direct selling through Internet, catalogue and business gift operations. For additional information, please visit tiffany.com.

Houston, Texas, TX, in Harris County, Time to File your Homestead Exemption .. Save on Taxes! (edit/delete)

Houston, Texas, TX, in Harris County, Time to File your Homestead Exemption .. Save on Taxes!

For those of you who purchased and occupided your new home in 2010, it is time to file your Homestead Exemption for Houston, TX.

Do not be fooled by anything you get in the mail where companies offer to do it for you, it is so easy to do it yourself, do not pay to have it done!

Do not miss this opportunity for a Tax Break!

Property Tax Exemptions for Homeowners

A homestead exemption helps you save on taxes on your home. An exemption removes part of the value of your property from taxation and lowers your taxes. For example, if your home is valued at $100,000 and you qualify for a $20,000 exemption, you pay taxes on your home as if it was worth only $80,000.

An Application for Residential Homestead Exemption (same form for over-65, disability, or over-55 surviving spouse exemptions) can be found at the Forms Page under the Residential Exemption Section (11-13). Click Here

What Kinds of Homestead Exemptions Are Available?

• School taxes - all homeowners.

  If you qualify for the homestead exemption, you will receive at least a $15,000 homestead exemption on the value of your home for school district taxes.

• County taxes - all homeowners.

  Harris County currently provides a 20% optional homestead exemption to all homeowners. This means, for example, that if your home is valued at $100,000, the exemption will reduce its taxable value for Harris County taxes by $20,000 to $80,000.

• Optional exemptions - all homeowners.

  Any taxing unit, including a school district, city, county or special district, may offer an exemption for up to 20% of your home's value. The amount of an optional exemption can't be less than $5,000, no matter what the percentage is. For example, if your home is valued at $20,000 and your city offers a 20% optional exemption, your exemption is $5,000, even though 20% of $20,000 is just $4,000.

  The governing body of each taxing unit decides whether it will offer the exemption and at what percentage. This percentage exemption is added to any other homestead exemption for which the applicant qualifies.

Application Deadlines

In general, the last day to apply for a homestead exemption for the year is April 30 of that year. If you mail an application, it should be postmarked by that date. However, if you missed the deadline you can still apply:

For a general exemption: up to one year after the date taxes became delinquent for the year (usually February 1 of the year following the tax year).

For an over-65 or disabled person: if you turn 65, become totally disabled, or acquire a property during the year, you can apply and have the over-65 or disability exemption activated for that year. ;The deadline to apply for an over-65 or disabled person's exemption for the year in which you qualify is the first anniversary of the date you qualify. In other words, you have one year from the date you qualify to apply.For example:

1. If you turn 65 during the year, you have until your 66th birthday to apply for the year in which you turn 65.
2. If you are already qualified and you purchase a different home, you have one year from the date you occupy the home to apply.
3. If you become disabled during the year, you have one year from the date you became disabled to apply.

Otherwise, the deadline for applying for the over-65 or disability exemption is the same as the deadline given above.

Homestead Cap

An additional benefit of the general homestead exemption, especially in an appreciating housing market, is the homestead cap, or limitation on increases in appraised value. The cap applies to your homestead beginning in the second year you have a homestead exemption. The cap law provides that if you qualify, the value on which your taxes will be calculated (called your appraised value) cannot exceed the lesser of:

1. This year's market value; or
2. Last year's appraised value, plus 10% plus the value added by any new improvements made during the preceding year.

If homes are appreciating at more than 10% per year, the cap can provide substantial tax savings. For more information, click on the following link: Discussion on Capped Values.

Over-65 Homeowners

A person who is 65 or older may receive additional exemptions. You are eligible for these exemptions as soon as you turn 65; you don't need to be 65 as of the first of the year to apply. School districts automatically grant an additional $10,000 exemption for qualified persons who are 65 or older. An additional advantage of the over-65 exemption is the school tax ceiling. Once you qualify, your school taxes will not increase unless you make improvements to the home. Cities, the county, and other taxing units may, but are not required to, offer over-65 homestead exemptions of at least $3,000 and sometimes much more. Call the Harris County Appraisal District at the numbers listed on the contact page to determine what taxing units in which your home is located offer an over-65 homestead exemption. You can also find this information on our website by going to the page for your account and clicking the blue word "Jurisdictions" in the heading of the table of jurisdictions. We also can send you a pamphlet on disability exemptions.

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Homeowners with Disabilities

A person with a disability also may get exemptions. "Disabled" means either (1) you can't engage in gainful work because of physical or mental disability or (2) you are 55 years old and blind and can't engage in your previous work because of your blindness. If you receive disability benefits under the federal Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance Program administered by the Social Security Administration, you will qualify.

Disability benefits from any other program, including a disabled veterans' pension, do not automatically qualify you for this exemption. You may need information on disability ratings from the civil service, retirement programs or from insurance documents, military records or a doctor's statement. Also read information about the disabled veterans' exemption.

If disabled, you will qualify for a $10,000 exemption for school taxes, in addition to the $15,000 exemption for all homeowners. And, any taxing unit can offer an exemption of at least $3,000 from the home value of disabled homeowners. Disabled homeowners also qualify for a school tax ceiling, the same as for those who are over-65.

Call the Harris County Appraisal District's Telephone Information Center at the numbers listed on the contact page to determine what taxing units in which your home is located offer a disability homestead exemption. We also can send you a pamphlet on disability exemptions. Discussion on Disability Exemptions.

100% Disabled Veteran's Homestead Exemption

You can qualify for this exemption on your homestead if you have a disability rating of 100% or individual unemployability from the Veterans' Administration and you receive 100% disability payments from the VA. Your disability must be service connected. If you qualify, 100% of the value of your residence homestead will be exempted.

Selling or Buying a Home with an Existing Homestead Exemption

When you sell or buy a home, the taxes for the year will generally be prorated at the closing. This doesn't actually change your tax liability; the tax assessor will calculate that later in the year. The proration at closing will be based on estimated taxes due. You should be aware of the rules regarding homestead exemptions so that you are prepared if your actual tax liability turns out to be different.

If you buy or sell a home that has only a general homestead exemption on it, the exemption normally stays in place for that entire tax year. The final taxes for the year will reflect the exemption. However, the new owner will have to qualify for the exemption by filing an application in his or her own name for the following year. There is one exception. You should be aware that in January of each year, HCAD sends a postcard to each person who has a homestead exemption to confirm that they are still occupying the property. If the card is returned undeliverable, the homestead exemption will be removed and it will be necessary to file a new application to reinstate it. If the home you buy has had a cap in place for several years, be aware that the value of the home, and the taxes, may increase substantially in the year following the year you purchase it. This is because your cap won't take effect until the second year after you purchase the home.

If you buy or sell a home that has an existing over-65 or disability exemption, the rules are different. Whether the over-65 or disability exemption stays in place depends on whether the person who qualified for that exemption transfers it to a different homestead during the same year.

• If the over-65 or disabled person does not establish a homestead exemption on a different homestead, the exemption stays in place for the entire year.
• If the over-65 or disabled person does establish a homestead exemption on a different homestead, then when the tax assessor calculates taxes on the sold home for the year, the assessor will prorate the taxes to reflect the over-65 exemption or disability for only the portion of the year that the over-65 or disabled person owned it. In short, if the seller is over-65 or disabled and establishes an exemption on a different home, taxes for the year will be higher than they would if the seller does not establish another homestead exemption.
• If both the buyer and the seller are over-65or disabled , the buyer can avoid the proration problem by applying for the over-65 or disability homestead exemption in his/her own right.

In the first quarter of each year, the Harris County Appraisal District develops a list of all properties with a prior year homestead exemption which, during that same year, were sold to a new owner. Then, as required by law, the district cancels the old exemption as of January 1 of the new year and mails the new owner an exemption application form. However, you should act to protect your rights by ensuring that we have transferred ownership on the new home and that you have timely filed the homestead exemption application.

For any questions or additional assistance, you are encouraged to call an HCAD representative at the numbers and location listed on the contact page.