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Leaves OF
THE
winter 2021
TENNIS COMMITTEE UPDATES
Tennis:
FMTA (Fall Creek Men’s Tennis Association) continues to grow with 20-30 players signed-up
and enjoying tennis on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6-8pm. The men play both singles and
doubles dependent upon how many players sign up each night. Fall Creek residents Dennis Brucki &
Steve Lundeen continue to organize communication, court reservations and balls for these play nights.
All players in Fall Creek with a USTA rating of 3.5 and above are encouraged to join us. If you enjoy Tennis
and want to play on a weekly basis against other players @ no fees then show your interest by sending an
email to: Tennis@fallcreekhouston.com.
The committee is proud to announce that the resurfacing project is complete as of December 2020. While the project did cause a small
amount of disturbance to court reservations it is now finished with a great refurbished surface. The court surface has an approximate 10-
year life span and we are hopeful that you will come out and enjoy the bright new colors and court surface areas. While this project was
conducted, the courts were also updated to include:
• New fencing
• Junior tennis lines on courts 1&2
• Pickle ball lines on courts 3&4
• New Nets & Painting of Gates & poles
Pickle Ball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. and if you haven’t checked it out – do a quick Google search so you too can start enjoying
the fun!
2021:
Junior Tennis Academy: The community continues to enjoy active participation in the Junior Tennis Academy program and in 2021 and have
a number of new activities planned. Tennis Committee co-chair Stephen Wright manages this
active program and plans to continue the Junior Tennis Academy with programs scheduled
for the Spring (Feb/March), the Summer (June/July) and the Fall (Sept). The popular Summer
Tennis Camp program for juniors will return in Summer 2021. Watch the newsletter and online
What’s Inside
web site for more details including registration deadlines.
Yard of the Season 2
Reservation System: Another project for the community in 2021 will be a detailed review of the
current tennis court reservation system. Many opportunities to improve the reservation system Crime Watch 3
and court usage have been identified. The committee will conduct a market analysis and make
informed recommendations for future changes. In the meantime continue to use the current Landscape Tips 4
system through https://fallcreekhouston.com/tennis/.
Women’s Tennis: Fall Creek has TWO active women’s teams that play in the Jackrabbit Baked Apple Recipe 5
League. The fall season just concluded a safe and successful fall season. League play for
the 2021 spring season will tentatively begin Friday, (9 a.m. -1:30 p.m.) January 29, 2021 and Food Bank 12
continue each Friday through the month of April.FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS MEET YOUR BOARD MEMBER
Homeowners Association: Spectrum
Association Management
281-343-9178 A NOTE
in FallFROM YOUR
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Creek in 2008. Our two kids were born here,
Harris County Sheriff (Non-Emergency) COMMUNITY MANAGER:
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seen big changes to Fall Creek and the surrounding
Fire / Police (Emergency) community that has an enforceable set of rules in place.
911 area, but it has consistently given us a strong sense of
Humble Independent School District community with our friends and neighbors.
281-641-1000 An important part of your Community Manager’s responsibility is to perform
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members to best serve our residents.
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281-540 -1775 If you find yourself the recipient of a Deed Restriction Violation Notice,
Electricity: CenterPoint Energy HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM
please do not ignore it. If you need more time or if you disagree with our
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Natural Gas: CenterPoint Energy GOLF CLUB OF HOUSTON!
assessment, please contact me, Sarah Hudson, to discuss your concerns.
We welcome communication and would much rather talk with you to reach
713-659-2111 With the turning of the calendar, we all begin our annual quest for a healthy
Water/WCID #96 SI Environmental a solution than have to send multiple letters to seemingly no effect. Please
lifestyle…which means EXERCISE. With two beautiful golf courses in the
832-490-7600 feel free to contact our office anytime to share any questions, concerns or
community, it is tempting to want to jump out for a walk, job or bike ride on the
WCID #96: Residential Recycling and Refuse of Texas comments you would like to address. We love to hear from our residents!
course. For your safety we must ask you to refrain from accessing the golf course
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and golf paths unless you have registered to play golf. If you have children,
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please make sure they understand this rule and the importance to keep them
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safe. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the Club.
#49 Trash Pick-up: Aggressive Waste Disposal
713-631-1900 Cheers to 2021!
- Fall Creek Community HOA Manager
Phone, Internet, Cable: AT&T
800-464-7928
Phone, Internet, Cable: Comcast
713-462-1900
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OPEN TICKETS , Shawna Needham
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Contact Centerpoint Energy for repair
Deceased Animals Pick-up on streets in Fall Creek of streetlights that are not working: Program when away for an
Fall Creek’s Janie Morris (center) and
281-353-8424 713.207.2222 phone, 713.207.9760 extended time. Visit https://
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Bates, Shell Oil employee and
or www.centerpointenergy.com/outage www.harriscountyso.org/
Shell Houston Open volunteer. Fall
To Advertise in this newsletter, Programs/programs_
Creek holds regular contests for prizes
contact David Smith at vacationwatch.aspx for more
Pamela Printing: on Facebook. Become a fan today
information.
281-240-1313 and you might be our next winner!
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PG 2 | WINTER
SPRING 2021
2011 FALL CREEKWINTER ACTIVITIES
The weather outside is frightful and COVID-19 doesn’t help much! These are some Winter
ideas (modified for Humble)
Eat & Drink Just Because
• Bake some cookies and share with friends • Wear some mittens
• Drink some hot buttered rum • Breath in the smell of wood burning
• Make a big pot of chili • Donate food, toys, clothing to a local charity
• Bake a pie • Mail a handwritten card to an old friend
• Drink some eggnog • Wear something red
• Bake cinnamon rolls • Volunteer at a food kitchen
• Make a warm, cheesy casserole
• Add some peppermint to your hot chocolate Holiday
• Decorate your home with festive lights
Indoors • Put up a wreath
• Cozy up in front of a roaring fire and watch the flames • Decorate a gingerbread house
• Wear fuzzy slipper • Take a drive to see your neighbors Christmas lights
• Curl up under a blanket with a good book • Turn on the all-holiday music station
• Take a long bubble bath • Buy something from a holiday craft fair
• Complete a jigsaw puzzle • Listen to Christmas carolers
Traveling for the Holidays? Be Prepared
While many will choose to stay home this year, if you do travel, be sure your vehicle is in good running condition, you have
plenty of rest and are prepared for any emergency. Traveling by car during the holidays has the highest fatality rate of any major
form of transportation based on fatalities per passenger mile. In 2020, it is estimated 163 people died on New Year’s Day, 485
on Thanksgiving Day, and for Christmas Day 2019, it is estimated 115 lost their lives, according to Injury Facts. Alcohol impairment
is involved in about a third of the fatalities.
If leaving town, let the Harris County Sherriff’s office look out for your property while you are gone. Call (346-286-1700), ask for
the Vacation Watch program or report it online at www.harriscountyso.org go to “Services” then “Public Programs” and tap on
“Vacation Watch”.
Stay safe on the roads over the holidays and every day:
• Prepare your car for Winter and keep an emergency preparedness kit with you, make sure your brakes and tires are in good
condition.
• Get a good night’s sleep before departing and avoid drowsy driving.
• Plan! Leave early in case of heavy traffic.
• Make sure every person in the vehicle is properly buckled up no matter how long or short the distance traveled.
• Put that cell phone away! Many distractions can occur while driving during the holidays, but cell phones are the main culprit.
• Practice defensive driving! Designate a sober driver to ensure guests make it home safely after a holiday party. Alcohol or over
the counter prescriptions and illegal drugs can cause impairment.
FALL CREEK WINTER 2021 | PG 3TREES FOR FALL CREEK
LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE
by Glenn Olsen and Elizabeth White-Olsen
The Fall Creek Landscape Committee took a “socially-distanced” field trip in December with Cory Schneider of
Earthcare and Becki Johnston of Spectrum Association Management to recommend trees that would grow well
in Fall Creek. We visited sections along Wilson Road where unhealthy trees will need to be replaced in coming
years, as well as portions of Fall Creek View Drive that currently lack trees.
Our goals were two-fold: 1) To serve Fall Creek homeowners by adding trees that offer striking spring and
fall color to our neighborhood and enhance the overall attractiveness of our community, which can help boost
home values. And, 2) To enhance habitat for Fall Creek’s birds, butterflies, and pollinators and improve the
quality of our natural environment.
Here are a few of the trees recommended by Glenn Olsen, Landscape Committee member and co-founder of
GO Native Landscaping for Birds and Butterflies. If you are looking to add trees to your yard, get these, as they
will thrive in Fall Creek’s soil conditions:
• Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) • Acacia (Acacia farnesiana)
• Water oak (Quercus nigra) • Cedar elm (Ulmus crassifolia)
• American holly (Ilex opaca) • Willow oak (Quercus phellos)
• Deciduous holly (Ilex decidua) • Desert willow (Chilopsis linearis)
• Red bay (Persea borbonia) • Retama (Parkinsonia aculeata)
• Red oak (Quercus rubra var. drummondii) • Australian bottlebrush (Callistemon citrons)
• Bur oak (Quercus macrocarpa)
All these trees are native to Texas except for the Australian Bottlebrush, a tree Olsen recommends because
its long bright red blooms attract nectar-feeding birds and insects. The retama is not native to the Houston
area, but it’s native to South Texas. It has thin, delicate leaves and golden yellow flowers with a deep burgundy
center spot, and its open, airy appearance and bright colors are quite striking. Hummingbirds visit its flowers in
spring and fall.
Winter months are the ideal time to plant trees and shrubs, as they will have a chance to settle in a few months
before contending with the heat of summer. Some of these trees might be found at chains that have nurseries
like Lowe’s or Home Depot, but chain stores tend to sell plants that please people without always including
the larger perspective of pleasing people, birds, and pollinators, a perspective which is healthier and better for
the environment. You’re more likely to find these trees at family-owned businesses whose owners are more
knowledgeable, nurseries like Nature’s Way in Conroe or Buchanan’s Native Plants in Houston Heights.
We hope our December field trip leads to a larger diversity of trees in Fall Creek and that they will support the
happiness of Fall Creek’s homeowners, birds, and pollinators for years to come.
The Landscape Committee is tasked with the beautification of the common areas in Fall Creek. We welcome
new members and all that’s required is an interest, but not expertise, in plants and horticulture. Our meetings
are posted both on Nextdoor and at www.fallcreekhouston.com. We continue to meet via zoom or outside during
the coronavirus pandemic. As chairperson, I would like to acknowledge the members of the committee who
provided invaluable service in 2020. They are Pamela Fitch, Barbara Heywood, Elizabeth White-Olsen, Glenn
Olsen, Paul Phillips, Chris Guillotte, Christina Madsen, and Fred Scibuola.
Carol Deeb
PG 4 | WINTER 2021 FALL CREEKWinter Landscaping Tips from Earthcare FALL CREEK WINTER 2021 | PG 5
FALL CREEK FARMERS’ MARKET
Fall Creek Farmers’ Market will open every Sunday, from 9 am -1 pm weekly, rain or shine.
LOCATION
Fall Creek Clubhouse Parking Lot
7930 Fall Creek Bend Drive Humble, TX 77396.
Please like, follow and share our Facebook & Instagram Page,
@buylocalfarmersmarket, for updates and vendor spotlights!
See you at the market!
FALL CREEK CRIME WATCH
GOING ON VACATION? Call 346-286-1700
NON-EMERGENCY SITUATION? Call 713-221-6000 Option 6
Call to report a crime in progress or serious emergency DIAL 911
https://fallcreekhouston.com/crime-watch-committee/
PG 6 | WINTER 2021 FALL CREEKFALL CREEK WINTER 2021 | PG 7
Crime Watch Committee Hi Fall Creek Friends & Neighbors! As we start a new year, we would like to take a few minutes to reacquaint Fall Creek residents with your Crime Watch Committee, more specifically – our mission, our members & general information. The purpose of the Fall Creek Crime Watch Committee is to protect our neighborhood by • Educating neighbors on available crime prevention strategies • Encouraging neighbors to identify and report suspicious activity • Promoting social interaction between neighbors to foster strength and awareness within our community • Collaborating with Harris County Sheriff’s Office* to accomplish aforementioned objectives The CWC holds monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of every month. All residents are welcome to attend the Open Forum at the beginning of each meeting, as this is your opportunity to present any crime-related questions/concerns to the Committee. If you’re unable to attend a meeting, reach out to your village Block Captain. If you don’t know who that is, please check-out https://fallcreekhouston. com/crime-watch-committee/. Unfortunately, there are a number of villages without active representation – if you’re interested in learning more about the Crime Watch Committee or becoming a Block Captain, please reach out to fallcreekcrimewatch@gmail.com for more information. And, if you haven’t already joined Nextdoor, we encourage you to do so – it is a great resource to help you stay informed regarding Crime & Safety within Fall Creek. You can sign-up for specific neighborhoods & also join groups specific to your interests and/or Fall Creek village. This is primarily where the CWC & Block Captains distribute information. Lastly, as always, please do not hesitate to report any suspicious behavior or persons directly to the Harris County Sheriff’s Dispatch Office at 713- 221-6000, option 6. Fall Creek residents are the eyes & ears of this community! We look forward to working with you all to continue to make our neighborhood as safe & secure as possible. Stay Safe, Your Fall Creek Crime Watch Committee *The FC CWC acts as a separate and independent organization in collaboration with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. PG 8 | SPRING 2020 FALL CREEK
FALL CREEK FALL 2020 | PG 9
Primrose School at Fall Creek is celebrating 15 years of
service to the Fall Creek community.
To our Primrose families, Thank you for sharing your
wonderful children with us! It has been our honor to care
for them and teach them.
PG 10 | SPRING 2020 FALL CREEKFALL CREEK FALL 2020 | PG 11
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