Save the date! Texas Night Out is Oct. 4th
Turn on your porch lights and take to the streets
for Texas Night Out on Oct. 4. This statewide event officially runs from 6-9
p.m. We encourage you to have a party on your block during this timeframe. As
usual, we'll be serving ice cream in the Park from 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. Constable
patrolmen and HPD officers assigned to our police beat have been invited to make
an appearance. Bring the whole family!
Nominating Committee Seeks Nominees
The OBPOA Nominating Committee will be meeting
soon to determine a slate of officers for the 2011 term. The committee will
present a slate of officers to stand for election at the Annual Meeting in
November (date tba). If you are interested in being involved or know
someone who would be a great addition to the Board, please contact a nominating
committee member by September 24. Committee members include: Dawn Gervais, Lisa
Cohen, Bob Birenbaum and Dee Murray. The Executive Committee positions to be
filled are: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, 3rd Vice
President, Secretary, Treasurer, and At-Large Positions #1 & #2. Also, if
you are interested in serving as the chairperson of a committee, please notify a
Nominating Committee member. Chairpersons are selected by the new President at
the beginning of each year. A full list of committees can be found
here.
Mandatory City of Houston Watering Restrictions
Street reconstruction
petition and instructions
City of Houston automated recycling
information
Welcome to the Old Braeswood POA
|
 The
Braeswood Civic Club was first established in 1939 to enforce the deed
restrictions for the Braeswood Addition as well as to improve and beautify
the area for the enjoyment of area residents.
In 1982, "Old Braeswood” was registered as a trademark and
logo to differentiate our residential neighborhood from the surrounding
areas along Braes Bayou, which had become known as "Braeswood".
Old
Braeswood sections and blocks
The
current area served by the Old Braeswood POA consists of 314
private residences; Braeswood Park, property of the City of Houston Parks
and Recreation Department; and two traffic triangles owned by the City
Traffic and Transportation Department.
Old
Braeswood is a unique residential neighborhood characterized by large lots
and sweeping lawns, huge trees, and a distinct architectural diversity
that ranges from stately Tutor homes to architecturally significant
Ranches.
The
Old Braeswood POA has been active during recent years to assure
that the unique character of our neighborhood continues. For this reason, the Old Braeswood POA discourages the
subdividing of large, multi-lot properties into component lots that
results in a dense concentration of construction with only minimum free
space. Area development that
retains the integrity of the neighborhood will always be encouraged.
Click on the picture above to see a full-sized image
of a picture taken of Old Braeswood from the cockpit of a private
airplane. Taken in the mid 1950's by one of the original residents
of the neighborhood. |
Green trees, flowering shrubs and
clear water created in Braeswood for the pleasure of those who have
chosen wisely
From an illustrated brochure
advertising Braeswood in 1931.
