Please note that there will not be a GGCC meeting this month. We hope you will mark your calendar and join us at our at our Open Discussion Night on September...
A brief update on recycling: I posted a while back that the recycling survey passed with 63% of responses voting yes, although it is still up to the Board to...
The biggest environmental issue with babies is diapers. I just ran across something about the "green" diaper debate this morning. Here's a blog talking about...
Laverne Williams is a green architect in Houston. His group has a presentation they will give for free to groups of 30 or more interested persons. His...
Hi Where can I put old paint cans? I called around and there is an open day on I10 and Barker-Cypress at the end of September but they didnt get back to me...
FYI I recycle my glass every month or so off I-10 and the Beltway. The drive isn't too far (15 mins each way) and it takes two minutes to unload when I get...
Yes, they will take your paint cans that day. Here is a link. http://cleanwaterways.org/downloads/HHWflyer%20092708%20Annex%2013% 20English%202.pdf ... ...
... Is that over at the Vista recycling dropoff on Brittmoore? If so, I'd be happy to rotate with you. I don't wind up with too much glass, but I need to head...
My son collects them for money too. If you don't have a lot, the Sam's on west road collects them. It's like a reverse soda machine. dump up to 5# of cans...
A friend told us about gDiapers and we just made the switch last week for our 10 month old... for nights & weekends when she's not at school. Pretty cool idea...
Due to the approaching hurricane and out of respect for those with plans for observing Patriot Day, there will be no GGCC meeting tomorrow (Thursday, 9/11/08)....
Howdy all. This is from the Coles Crossing HOA website. I encourage anybody who is able to come and help out. Please be sure to monitor the HOA website:...
HARRIS COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT SATURDAY, September 27, 2008 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM ONLY Harris County Annex 13 & Sport Complex 17423...
Just a heads up that tomorrow (Tuesday, September 23), I will be presenting our formal budget request for the HOA to consider implementation of weekly backdoor...
I'll be there tomorrow as well, if you need back-up. :) -- -Megan ... From: "Alan R. Black" <bigalblack@...> Just a heads up that tomorrow (Tuesday,...
Hi Yall, Just a heads up that today the HOA board held a vote on the proposal we submitted for bringing backdoor recycling pickup to Coles Crossing. After...
That is a serious miscarriage of justice and misuse of power. I can't believe that they don't get it! ... proposal ... the ... my ... in ... proposal. ... So ...
Thank you for the update. Just like everyone else, I'm very disappointed in their decision.  You mention the MUDs below. Why?  Thanks! Katie ... From:...
Did you get a feel for why they rejected the proposal? I'm assuming it was cost. I'm interested to hear your opinion of why the vote went the way it did. ...
The MUD's are other entities that provide services (such as water and wastewater) directly to Coles Crossing residents, in this case through our property taxes...
You are correct Lacey, the issue is primarily cost. Most of the Board expressed support for the idea of recycling. Their concern was with the surprise cost...
Perhaps it is time to take trash pick-up away from the HOA altogether? Would the bidder who you've been working with be interested into entering into a...
... Although I do not live in Coles anymore, I regret this decision. It seems Coles is far behind other communities in Cypress, even the newest ones, who do...
This is very disappointing. Maybe we can organize a campaign to replace the board members at the next voting opportunity. It appears there's some deep seeded...
I agree - I admire your efforts Alan, but I felt the hand-writing was on the wall months ago when they left it open as to what we needed to reach for community...
I am so disappointed to hear about all of this. It just makes no sense to me because when you talk about it with neighbors most everyone seems to be on board...