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6 MOTHER’S DAY TRADITIONS Four Katy mothers share the lasting memories they have created by celebrating Mother’s Day with their families.

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10 MEET MISS KATY 2013 Jean Mabute

14 SENIOR LIVING GUIDEA tool to help you navigate the road to caring for your loved ones

24 THINGS WE LOVE Mother’s Day Gift Guide

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May is one of my favorite months of the year because we celebrate Mother’s Day. I can honestly say, “I’ve become my mother!” I used to hear that saying when I was growing up and never believed it, but every year that goes by, I see myself doing things and saying things just like my mom, and I could not be more proud.

In honor of Mother’s Day, we are highlighting several Katy families to see how they celebrate the holiday with long-standing traditions. I am a traditional person myself, and in my family, we have tons of traditions, so it’s always fun to hear how other families spend special times together creating cherished memories.

We will also introduce you to Jean Mabute, who was recently crowned Miss Katy 2013 – and at her first pageant no less! Jean has big plans to bring childhood obesity to the forefront through her platform “Fuel Today for a Healthy Tomorrow.” This UT graduate has a bright future ahead of her and represents Katy well!

Finally, absolutely! Katy Magazine is the title sponsor of the ”Hats on to Polo” event at the Houston Polo Club on Mother’s Day. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon with your mom, and a fun hat contest will take place for adults and the kids, so we hope to see you there!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms who shuffle their kids to carpool, attend PTA meetings, work long hours both inside and outside the home and simply make life special for the children in their lives.

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The fact that there is a holiday dedicated to mothers should tell us how important mothers are in our lives. I am a firm believer in family traditions and how that translates to strong family ties, so I wanted to see how some Katy families spend their lives creating lasting memories for their families on Mother’s Day.

Our family always looks forward to the next holiday – Thanks-giving, Christmas, Easter, birthdays, Mother’s and Father’s

Day – you get the picture. Traditions are part of our heritage, and we take it seriously. Our family has been blessed with mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers that were ready to cel-ebrate Mother’s Day at the drop of a hat. At the Reed/Colvin cel-ebration, we had lunch after church and then set out the dominos for an afternoon of fun. In Houston, the Woodward/Blankenship’s large family celebrated Mother’s Day with lunch at the matri-arch’s home. Following tradition, “Other Mama” served her beau-tiful strawberry shortcake to honor the day.

As our children matured, their schedule did not always lend itself to be with me on Mother’s Day. I have been very blessed to have two children who treated me as though each day was Mother’s

Day, so missing the appointed day was not a travesty. Our grand-daughters have been taught, by their parents, to honor those, past and present, who have shared their love and memories. There-fore, a Mother’s love, a gift from God, shall be with them forever.

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Sharon McIntyre My children are quite the rainbow of ages. At one point, I had one in high school, one in middle school, one in grammar

school and one in preschool. It was amazing as I look back that I could do the “don’t drink or do drugs” talk and get squawked back at while holding down a toddler with one leg and changing a diaper!

Motherhood is a job that never seems to end, even though half my children are now adults. They impress me deeply as they seek to succeed and be great Americans to contribute to the success of the Cinco Ranch residents that preceded them.

This Mother’s Day, we plan on spending that time with all of our children and my husband, Kyle McIntyre, at our ranch. We don’t have specific traditions in place, but I receive the bundles of cards and flowers each year, and I must say as the children get older, their cards seem to list more “I love you’s” and deeper mean-ings and signatures as time passes by.

Happy Mother’s Day to all those who can enjoy their day of joy with the ones they love. I know I will enjoy mine!

Kyle and Sharon McIntyre, John and Zaccary Gioffre and Hadyn and Danyelle McIntyre.

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Betty Ann and Jimmy Sentner with Mary Jo, Mary Beth, J.T., Brennan, Emma Lynn and Garreth Hall.

We are all about family! Our two children have blessed us with five wonderful grandchildren – four Halls and one

Sentner. They keep us very engaged in their sports, dance and other activities. We are about giving back through the MS 150, Ronald McDonald House and the Houston Live Stock ad Rodeo.

Our two oldest grandchildren wrote about family for their school projects. What they wrote is the essence of our family. Mary Beth wrote a poem: “Dinners with winners. Oceans of lotion and happy emotions.” Brennan wrote: “I am from Sunday dinners and New Jersey vacations, a family of young kids, birthday tradi-tions with ice cream, cake and presents. The New Jersey Shore, with rolling waves, white sand and swimming. In our hearts, we proudly display the amazing string of love, the bond of a family and bravery.”

Birthdays tend to be rolling events with many separate cele-brations with family, friends and cousins. Christmas and Thanks-giving are traditional celebrations with the entire family. Moth-ers’ Day celebrations are extra special. They remind us of our blessings and the joy of hugs, kisses, tucking in at night and bed time stories.

Mother’s Day has always been a special in our family. Even as young girls, we collaborated each year to show our ap-

preciation for Mom. My sister, Dana, and I would stay up late the Saturday night before to plan a “routine” to perform for Mom first thing Sunday morning. We assembled elaborate costumes from our closets and toy chests using anything we thought looked fancy from tap shoes and jewelry, old Halloween and dance costumes, even cowboy hats. Then, we would gather props and begin cho-reographing. The plan would be to stay up all night and practice so it would be just perfect, but we usually ended up falling asleep on the floor at some point. Nevertheless, we always woke up early enough to prepare breakfast and deliver it to Mom atop a metal TV tray before she got out of bed. Then, we would take our places at the foot of her bed and reveal our show while she ate. Neither of us were ever very talented performers, but she always loved the fact that we worked so hard together to do something just for her.

Eventually, we outgrew the “sister routines,” but we always kept the tradition of Mother’s Day being a family day and a “no work” day for Mom. We all love to bake, so we spent many Moth-er’s Days around the kitchen table decorating cookies, cupcakes or anything tasty.

Today, we still make it a point to spend Mother’s Day together whether it’s cooking at one of our homes or taking Mom out to lunch to a restaurant of her choice. We’ve also decided to include a

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Don Demny, Landon Sturdevant, Dianne Demny, Hadley and Dana Sturdevant with Johnny and Debra Slaughter.

mother-daughter spa day sometime in May each year. Our childhood memories of the desire to make our mom feel

loved on this day and the joy it gave us to see her smile influences my sister and I as teachers today. A year has never gone by that we both haven’t taken the time to have our students create a spe-cial personalized gift to honor their mothers in May. Our mother is very proud to say that both of her daughters are teachers in Katy ISD. She even still picks up things when she is out shopping for me to use in my 7th grade classroom at Seven Lakes Junior High or for Dana’s 4th grade class at Exley Elementary. Now that’s a great mom!

So this Mother’s Day, take the time to celebrate your mother or even another mother who could use some affection because moth-ers truly are a gift.

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W hat being Miss Katy 2013 means to me: To be crowned as

Miss Katy 2013 is such a huge honor and blessing! The Miss Katy pageant is actually my first pageant ever, and it was a nice surprise to receive a title on my first try!

I wanted to be involved in the Miss Texas organization because of the amazing opportunities that this organi-zation provides for young women like myself. They not only grant scholarships

to help us pursue our education, but they really focus on service oppor-tunities so that we can continuously give back to our communities. I am humbled to be able to say I am now part of such a re-markable organiza-tion.

As Miss Katy, I am that much closer to pursuing my dream of be-coming a doctor, and that means the world to me.

W hat I hope to accomplish as Miss Katy 2013: As Miss Katy,

my goal is to help bring awareness to the issue of childhood obesity through my platform “Fuel Today for a Healthy To-morrow.” I hope to really get involved with the school systems around the Katy and surrounding Houston area to help provide tools for children to pursue healthy, ac-tive lifestyles. I am excited to get involved

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Miss Katy 2013Jean MabuteName: Jean MabuteAge: 22School: Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in May 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

in many service opportunities around the community as well. I also get the privilege to represent Katy in the upcoming Miss Texas pageant held in Allen, Texas in July. I am currently working hard to bring home the title of Miss Texas 2013! Although I have only been Miss Katy 2013 for a short while, I am already excited for the jour-ney I am about to embark on. What an amazing year I have ahead of me!

• Accepted to the medical school at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth

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Gala auction chairs Rhonda Schroeder and Brenda Cheney only had eyes for Mickey, as rendered in this painting by Marcus Mann.

Sweethearts Magda and Vidal Ramirez danced the night away.

It was “a room full of roses” – yellow roses that is – as over 350 guests gathered for the Galleria Chamber of Commerce’s 11th Annual Texas Legends Gala honoring Texas country entertainer and recording artist Mickey Gilley and chaired by Kim Padgett and Vicki Garcia-Lehner at the Omni Hotel at Riverway. VIPs in attendance included Dave Ward, Pasadena Mayor Johnny Isbell, Katy locals Belinda and Corky Hillhouse, Rhonda Schroeder, Brenda Cheney, Edward Sanchez, ABC 13’s Miya Shay and more.

The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce held its 44th Annual Gala at Safari Texas. This year’s Gala, “A Tribute to Katy,” benefited Chamber Programs.

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Seven Lakes Junior High’s (SLJH) English Language Arts Department recently created a unique online fundraising auction for charity. Teaching departments and administrators all donated packages. All proceeds benefitted the SLJH PTA program fund. One lucky auction winner received a group bowling package to 300 Houston, complete with chaperones and a white limousine.

Lucky auction winners with their chaperones are 8th Grade teacher Alicia Anderson, Nikki Laerum, Kelsey Flanagan, Daniella Lopez, Bella McElroy, Allie Wolf, Cassidy Hyman and 6th Grade teacher Polly Dusek.

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The Katy High School Tigers football team completed a 16-0 season with a 35-24 Class 5A Division II State Championship victory at Cowboys Stadium. This was the seventh title for the high school football powerhouse. Recently, the players were presented with their State Championship rings, in recognition of their win against Cedar Hill, which clenched the season and the championship.

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Matthew Mohn, flanked by Creech Elementary Instructional Coordinator Keva Chandler and Principal Elena Thrun, represents Katy in the Texas Geography Bee.

Congratulations to Matthew Mohn, a 5th Grader at Katy ISD’s Creech Elementary, who qualified to compete in the state of Texas Geography Bee. Matthew, age 11, won his school’s bee, then went on to pass a written qualifying test. He did well enough on that – top 100 scores statewide – to become eligible to compete at state.


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Bend County Judge Robert Hebert and the Keynote Luncheon Speaker will be Dr. Ray Perryman of the Per-ryman Group. Dr. Ray Perryman is President and CEO of The Perryman Group, an economic research and analysis firm, and he has authored more than 2,000 trade articles, writes a syndicated newspaper column, hosts a daily radio commentary and appears regularly on National Public Radio. Most recently, Dr. Perryman was selected as the 2012 “Texan of the Year” by the Texas Legislative Conference. He holds a BS in Mathematics from Baylor University and a PhD in Economics from Rice University.

Title sponsorship has generously been provided by Dannenbaum En-gineering, the Luncheon sponsorship provided by Sprint Waste Services and the Supporting sponsorship provided by Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., First Southwest Company and LJA Engineer-ing, Inc. This event is also presented by Katy Area Economic Development Council, Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council, City of Fulshear, City of Katy, City of Meadows Place, City of Missouri City, City of Richmond, City of Rosenberg, City of Stafford and City of Sugar Land.

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W ebster’s Dictionary defines a “goal” as “the end toward which effort is directed.”

Katy ISD is the eigth largest district in Texas. We use over 3,000 gallons of die-sel every day on our buses, and we have over 56 cafeterias to staff and deliver food to each and every day. Katy ISD is a logistical accomplishment on many levels, but the number one thing, “The Main Thing,” is teaching and learning.

One of the major roles of the school board is to provide vision and direction for the district. The way we do that is through goal setting. We set goals for ourselves, for our superintendent and for the district. This is a process we are committed to do each year. We spend countless hours in meetings to achieve this. The following are the goals we have set for the next five years, and we are currently working on key perfor-mance indicators so we can effectively measure our progress.

Katy ISD Goals

1 Student Growth and Success Each student will be provided en-

gaging, relevant and meaningful expe-riences which foster the acquisition of the KISD Cornerstone Skills (collabora-tion, communication, creative thinking, critical thinking, information literacy, problem solving and social contribu-tion) that lead to student success.

2 Safe and Orderly Learning and Working Environment

A safe, orderly, positive learning and

working environment will be provided for students and staff.

3 Community EngagementParents and community members

are provided a variety of opportunities for active, collaborative involvement which support student success.

4 Effective, Efficient OperationsResources are allocated in an effi-

cient manner to facilitate quality learn-ing experiences and a positive and ef-fective work environment.

5 Organizational Improvement Strategic data points and shared

agreements are utilized to make deci-sions regarding planning evaluation and performance needs.

Katy ISD is one of the fastest grow-ing school districts in the nation. This growth presents a constant challenge, and I want to make sure we keep our eyes on “The Main Thing,” teaching and learning. Our district goals ex-

ist to promote student success. I want our district to give every child in Katy schools the opportunity to achieve great things. Success cannot be guar-anteed, but we can offer the student the opportunity to grow and succeed.

As we head into summer, let’s look ahead to another great year in Katy ISD. Let’s take time with our young people, point them towards excellence and use this summer to prepare them for achieving great things in the 2013-14 school year. I would also encourage each of you reading this to attend at least one board meeting this summer. The summer is the time we work on the budget. It’s a time we decide what pri-orities we have for the coming year and put the dollars into those areas. Come speak out, and let us hear what your priorities are because at the end of the day, the schools are yours. We are only the keepers of the trust.

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Divorce Planning and Divorces It is not uncommon for an individual who is

contemplating divorce to consult with me on one or more occasions, in advance of filing for divorce, re-garding what the divorce laws are in Texas relating to:• Property division• Custody issues• Possession and access to children (i.e. visitation)• Child support• Alimony (both temporary and permanent)

Modifications A court has the power to modify terms

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Contractual Matters Involving Family Law The following are contractual matters for

which you might seek the advice of a family lawyer:• Premarital agreements• Marital property agreements• Protective Orders• Protective orders can be obtained in cases where domestic violence is an issue.

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Q: I HAVE PICKY EATERS IN THE FAMILY. HOW CAN

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time. Also, try preparing food items in a va-riety of ways as acquiring tastes for differ-ent foods can take time.

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If you’re concerned that your child’s se-lective eating habits are more than just that of a picky eater, you can always have your primary care physician make a referral to the Clinical Nutrition Services to see a reg-istered dietitian at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, located at I-10 and Barker Cypress. Our dietitians really take the time to understand your concern. Nutrition and healthy eating affects the entire family, so we listen to parents, answer their ques-tions and respond in a way that is centered on the entire family.

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There are plenty of ways you can take something nutritious, like a fruit or veg-etable, and add something sweet to create a healthy snack or dessert. Some options include:Homemade Fruit Pops - Take a banana, dip it in yogurt and freeze it.“Ants on a Log” - The old favorite creates a healthy – and fun – topping for celery: peanut butter and raisins. Or, try celery and cream cheese.Ice Cream Sundae - Use frozen yogurt and graham crackers for this kid-friendly treat.French Fries - Make homemade baked French fries or try homemade baked sweet potato fries for a special treat.


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Ali & Olivia’s Gracewear Collection came from the idea of producing signature pieces for women that would be inspiring while giving back. Ali & Olivia offers great Mother's Day gifts between $19 and $60. Free shipping.Call 832-470-4286;www.aliandolivia.com.

KEEP MOM COOL!

Keep Mom “cool” in one of many selections at Texas Direct Auto! Located at 12053 SW Freeway, Stafford.

Call 281-499-8200; www.TexasDirectAuto.com.

GINGHAM PAPER PLACEMATS

Brighten up your table with these adorable Gingham Paper Placemats. Set includes 48 Placemats with 6 different colors per tablet. Others styles are available including botanical and sea life.

Paisley House, 12474 Memorial Drive.Call 713-463-7600; www.Paisley-House.com.

SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR MOM

At Back Row Antiques, you will find these andmany other unique gift ideas. Pictured are antique

books, pottery, Love beads, Kenneth Turner candles and hand lotion and Vance Kitira candles.

Back Row Antiques, 8570 Katy Freeway, Suite 111.Call 713-827-9292; www.backrowantiques.com.

FITNESS IN10 MINUTES

Give mom a gift of fitness this Mother's Day. Zaaz Studios on Memorial Drive offers whole body vibration machines that deliver the equivalent of a one-hour workout in a mere10 minutes. Zaaz Studios,12645 Memorial Drive.Call 713-529-9300;www.zaazstudios.com.


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Give Mom a gift of love and relaxation in her own backyard. Make every event an outdoor event with family and friends. Call today for a free design consultation. Texas Custom Patios. Call 281-265-1994; TexasCustomPatios.com.

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BOOKS FOR MOM

Give Mom a beautiful new Nigella Lawson cookbook, Nigellissima, in praise of Italy and the gift of organization for all of her own best recipes in style. Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial Drive. Call 281-497-8675; www.bluewillowbookshop.com.


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Join Dr. Michel Siegel’s VIP Membership Program and receive: $10 per unit BOTOX® pricing, $50 off each syringe of Facial Filler, 3 medical facials, 1 LightSheer® DUET™ laser hair removal treatment. Gift certificates are also available. Dr. Michel Siegel, 7700 San Felipe, Suite 420, Houston. Call 832-358-3223; www.houstonfaces.com.

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Vibrant Laura Gibson necklace from I W Marks Jewelers! This

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May 4thThe 2nd Annual Katy Wild West Brew Fest Villagio Town CenterEnjoy this craft beer tasting event sponsored by the Katy Texas Rotary Club. The Brew Fest features 25 Specialty Craft Brewers from various distributorships within the city of Houston. Visit www.katybrewfest.com for more information.

May 7th Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Are you looking for quick, easy and healthy meals to feed your family and friends? Then sign up for the 1st Annual Dinner Tonight Healthy Cooking School! The Dinner Tonight

Healthy Cooking School utilizes recipes that are cost-effective, easy to prepare and fit into a healthy meal plan. The school takes place from 6 to 8 pm at the Fort Bend County Fair-grounds, Building B, in Rosenberg. This event features recipes that are easy and nutritious and can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Participants will prepare and sample two 3 course meals. The cost of the cooking school is $20, and register by contacting the Fort Bend County Extension Office at 281-342-3034. The doors open at 5 pm.

May 11thSavannah Smiles Fun Run - 5K8 to 10:30 amThe Villagio Town Center22764 Westheimer Pkwy. in KatyIn 1984, a small group of parents across the country banded together to support, comfort and educate each other about the devastat-ing disease affecting their children, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Their purpose was twofold: to support families affected by SMA and to fund research leading to a treatment and eventually, a cure. This courageous group of families has grown to an international net-work of fundraising and support including 31 volunteer Chapters throughout the United States. Since 1984, their legacy is one of unparalleled research progress and patient support, from grassroots fundraising to glo-bal scientific leadership. Families of SMA has funded over $50 million of SMA research in three areas: Basic Research, Drug Develop-ment and Clinical Trials. Registration for the Savannah Smiles Fun Run - 5K is $25. Visit www.fsma.org/fundraising/eventscalendar.

May 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th Brazos Bend State Park

Head out to Brazos Bend State Park where activities include camping, picnicking, hik-ing, biking, horseback riding and fishing. Six lakes are easily accessible to fishermen, with piers located at 40-Acre, Elm and Hale Lakes. Visitors are cautioned to pay due re-spect to alligators, which are numerous in some areas of the park. The Nature Center houses exhibits pertaining to the three major ecosystems in the park.

The George Observatory is located in the park and is open Saturdays from 3 to 10 pm. For information on stargazing programs, passes and other programs, call 979-553-3400 or 281-242-3055 or visit the George Observatory website at www.hmns.org.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday NightsLive Music in KatyYes, there is live music in Katy at Baker Street Pub. Enjoy dinner and stay for the live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights starting at 9:45 pm with Karoke on Wednesdays.

Baker Street Pub is in LaCenterra at 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard. For more in-formation visit www.bakerstreetpub.com.

Summer is here, and school is almost out.

Now is the time to start thinking about things that will keep the kids busy for the next few months. This wonderful weather just makes one want to get out and about, and see all of the wonderful activities that Katy and the surrounding areas have to offer. Whatever you pick to keep you and your little ones busy this summer, just remember, we are Kickin’ in Katy! Have fun!


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On the cutting edge of science, these new wine kegs are lined inside with an inert bladder to protect the wine and lock in flavor. Wine is taken straight from oak barrels, skips the bottling process and is then placed inside the keg container. It is immediately shipped to your local wine server who is able to pour the freshest product each and every time.

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American car buyers as gas prices continue to remain well over the $3 mark per gallon. Wag-ons can give you the same cargo space as an SUV but with the fuel economy of a car.

Audi, the German car company famous for making cars with su-perb handling and lush interiors, has introduced their 2013 Audi Allroad into the American market. This model is a little taller, wider, longer and higher than the A4 wagon it replaced in their lineup. And, although it’s called the All-road, it’s not really designed for serious off-roading. Perhaps a dusty ranch road is about as far off the highway as you should plan on taking it.

For a starting MSRP of $39,600, you get a 211 hp, 2.0-liter four-cyl-inder turbocharged engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control and Audi’s Quattro all-wheel drive system. You’ll find that driving this wagon is especially wonderful in Sport mode, and you will forget you’re steering a wagon. It’s pretty quick in the passing lane, and it will get you from 0-60 in just over seven seconds. Fuel economy is hardly

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every $75 purchase at the Texas Direct Auto Buzz Stop store earns you a free Skeeters/TDA tee shirt! Swatson and Moe, the Skeeters life-sized mosquito mascots, are even headliners at the dealership! You can swing by and have your picture taken with these adorable brothers on April 27th, May 25th, June 22nd or September 7th at the largest independent auto dealership on earth - Texas Direct Auto!

“Texas Direct Auto has been an ideal partner for us,” said Assistant General Man-ager Lindsay Kirk. “They are a homegrown business right here in Sugar Land that is endeavor-ing to enhance their commu-nity outreach initiatives and give back to the Sugar Land community. They have an innovative business model that is a testament to the future of where ‘small’ busi-ness can go.”

This season, Texas Direct Auto wil l be hosting a game entitle-ment on June 2nd featuring a youth jersey giveaway for the first 2,000 fans through the gates. Fan Appreciation Day will also be brought to you courtesy of Texas Direct Auto on Septem-ber 15th and the first 2,000 fans in the gates will receive a custom Gary Gaetti bobble head.

Thanks to the partnership with Texas Direct Auto, the Skeeters have been able to widen their reach into other markets and have been able to support an iconic local business. In return, Texas Direct Auto has made it possible for the Skeeters to enhance the game day experience for each fan that enters Constellation Field.

“We are looking forward to another great season. Come out and join us for lots of fun, including Swatson and Moe appearances at our dealership, and coming soon, our very own Texas Direct Auto mascot. Also, kids look for our col-lectible jerseys once again for 2013,” said Jessica DeMarr, Director of Business Development for Texas Direct Auto.

The Skeeters are appreciative to Texas Direct Auto for their support and involvement, and look forward to many more years of working together to achieve continued growth and success for both organizations. For more in-formation, visit www.sugarlandskeeters.com.

Have You Heard the Buzz…Texas Direct Auto and Sugar Land Skeeters

Team up Again in 2013 by Jacqueline Holm

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