Members of the Oak Meadows Civic Club recently gathered at Maria Rita’s for a sponsored dinner, where we discussed future improvements within our neighborhood. During our meeting, several residents expressed concern about ongoing issues that are negatively impacting Oak Meadows and diminishing the quality of life for those who care about our community.

The concerns raised include the following:

Residents operating large vehicles into the neighborhood and driving over curbs, causing damage to curbs, rights-of-way (ROW), and sidewalks

1. Properties with front yards completely filled with vehicles
2. Numerous crime reports, including assaults, RAPES, theft, vandalism, and
   destruction of property
3. Illegal heavy trash dumping on vacant lots and in yards, with debris left for
   extended periods of time
4. Excessive noise from loud car sound systems, often late at night and into
   the early morning hours up till 330am.
5. Throwing trash, including discarded beer cans, bottles, and left over food
   packaging left on streets and in yards
6. Abandoned and stolen vehicles, along with graffiti on neighborhood bldgs

As many of you are aware, Oak Meadows Civic Club partnered this summer with our sponsors—Port of Houston, TPC Group, Invista, Goodyear, and Valero—to move forward with future improvements in Oak Meadows.

Earlier this year, we also met with Council Member Flickinger’s office to discuss replacing the aging water lines that were installed in the 1950s. We must emphasize that homeowners should NOT PLANT TREES within the right-of-way, as tree roots damage underground water lines. Additionally, we have discussed the long-term need to replace asphalt streets with concrete streets.

The Oak Meadows Civic Club would like to hear your thoughts and concerns regarding these matters. Your input is important, and we encourage you to take the time to respond and begin attending our neighborhood meetings. Thank you for your continued involvement in our community.

Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.