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Trash Service – Wed. Jan. 22

Inclement Weather Update -January 21, 2025, by HCMUD 1

Due to inclement weather conditions, the trash pick-up service on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, will be delayed but will take place as scheduled.

If you have plants that die due to the cold weather, they will be considered storm debris and handled accordingly. If the inclement weather causes the landfill to shut down, we cannot pick up your trash on the assigned day, but it will be picked up the following day.
 
Our operations team has field people around the clock to manage any disruptions in our water supply should they occur, as well as office staff around the clock to receive calls and dispatch personnel as needed if a situation arises.  We are doing everything we can to prepare for the weather conditions in our district.

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No Garbage Service on December 25 & January 1 – Trash & Recycle Collections Scheduled for Saturday following.

Due to the holidays, there will be no garbage service on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, or Wednesday, January 01, 2025. Instead, we will have garbage and recycling service on the Saturday following Christmas (12/28/24) and the Saturday following New Year’s Day (01/04/25).

Our regular service will resume on Wednesday, January 08, 2025.

If you’d like to sign up to receive important news and updates via text message from the Harris County Mud 1 District, you can text 832-344-3194 with the word MUD1, and you’ll be registered.

Exciting Updates on the Esplanade Lights and Holiday Cheer!

Dear Neighbors,

We have some bright news to share with you!

Your HOA Board Members, Greg and Chris, picked up the brand-new light poles for the esplanade earlier this week and have already removed the old ones. Their hard work saved the association over $1,000—thank you, Greg and Chris, for going above and beyond for our community!

The new poles are scheduled to be installed on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, bringing a fresh and polished look to our esplanade. But that’s not all—the holiday lights will also be installed next week, adding some festive cheer just in time for the season.

We appreciate your patience and support during this process and are excited to see everything lit up soon. If you have any questions or want to share feedback, feel free to reach out.

Warm regards,

Kellie Ranum Copeland

President, Traditions HOA

Light Replacement Project Update for Traditions Homeowners

Dear Traditions Homeowners,

I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to provide an update on the light replacement project on the esplanade, which I know many of you have eagerly anticipated.

As good stewards of the neighborhood’s financials, we’ve carefully approached this project. Earlier this year, we asked for a special assessment of $100 per homeowner. We needed to ensure the funds were fully available, and we carefully reviewed options, bids, and total expenses before committing to the total project costs.

Last month, your board members demonstrated their unwavering commitment to this project by personally removing two of the eight light poles, ensuring the concrete pads poured decades ago would sufficiently support the new light poles. This extra precaution, taken with our community’s best interests in mind, will ensure a smooth installation process.

We’re thrilled to share that we will order the new lights from Mel Northey Company, Inc. next week. While it may take 6-8 weeks for the lights to become available, we’re excited to let you know that our board members will personally be picking them up to save on delivery costs. This cost-saving measure is just one example of our commitment.

Once the lights are ready, we will work closely with a certified electrician to complete the installation. We anticipate having the lights beautifully illuminate the esplanade before the holidays, and the project is expected to be completed by December 1, 2024.

These new lights will enhance the beauty of our neighborhood and improve safety and visibility. We appreciate your patience and understanding throughout this process. Your financial contribution of $100 per homeowner has been instrumental in making this project a reality, and we are truly grateful for your support. We remain fully committed to completing this project in a way that enhances our community while being mindful of our resources. Your continued support is crucial, and we thank you for it.

Warmest regards,
Kellie Ranum Copeland
President
Traditions Homeowners Association

Stamp Out Hunger food drive May 13, 2023

Stamp Out Hunger food drive

Every second Saturday in May, letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America collect the goodness and compassion of their postal customers, who participate in the NALC Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive — the largest one-day food drive in the nation.

Led by letter carriers represented by the National Association of Letter Carriers (AFL-CIO), with help from rural letter carriers, other postal employees and other volunteers, the drive has delivered more than 1.82 billion pounds of food the past 30 years.

Carriers collect non-perishable food donations left by mailboxes and in post offices and deliver them to local community food banks, pantries and shelters. Nearly 1,500 NALC branches in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands are involved.

The United States Postal Service, National Association of Letter Carriers, National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, AFL-CIO, United Way, Vericast, Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, CVS Health, Kellogg’s, and United Food and Commercial Workers International Union are all supporting this year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive.

To donate, just place a box or can of non-perishable food next to your mailbox before your letter carrier delivers mail on the second Saturday in May. The carrier will do the rest. The food is sorted, and delivered to an area food bank or pantry, where it is available for needy families.

One in ten Americans face hunger every day in America. This drive is one way you can help those in your own city or town who need help.

official website: https://about.usps.com/what/corporate-social-responsibility/activities/nalc-food-drive.htm

Traditions Christmas Tree

The holiday season is here and so is the merriment of hanging lights and placing seasonal décor to spread joy throughout our neighborhood.

To celebrate the season we invite your family/kids to hang ornaments on the Traditions Christmas Tree at the esplanade by the mailbox house. Deck the halls and happy decorating!