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Cocoa and Cookies with Santa
Please join is on December 22, 2025 at City Hall from 5-9 pm for Cookies and Cocoa with Santa!!!
Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems
July 21, 2025
Due to a main service line repair, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Shoreacres, public water system 1010207, to notify certain customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes. Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact LaWanda Weiss at (832) 942-1041
Houston Yacht Club to Host Shoreacres Appreciation Day
I received the following email from Ernest Brauner, Jr., CCM of the Houston Yacht Club:
The HYC Board of Directors would like to express our appreciation to the Shoreacres community by hosting a special event on July 12th. We invite the community to join us for complimentary burgers, hot dogs, snow cones, swimming, and a variety of fun activities.
Additional beverages and other food items will be available for purchase throughout the clubhouse. A credit card will be required, and a guest pass can be arranged through the front desk to facilitate these purchases.
RSVPs are requested to ensure we have enough food and space for all attendees. Guests must register using the Eventbrite link: Register at Eventbrite.
Member volunteers will be available to offer tours of the property and answer any questions they may have about the club.
Thank you for your continued support and for all that you do for our community!
Warm regards,
Ernie
This sounds like a very fun event! Many thanks to the Houston Yacht Club for their commitment to our community. I hope that we have a great turnout and support the HYC as well!
Mayor Jennings
Shoreacres Council selects Felicia Ramos as Mayor Pro-tem
L/R Diane Stokes, Municipal Court, Mayor Pro Tem Felicia Ramos, Bernie Anderson, Utility/Permitting
Felicia Ramos was selected as the mayor pro tem in a unanimous vote at the May 12, 2025, meeting of the Shoreacres City Council.
Felicia is entering her ninth year serving on the council. Her educational and work background is in construction and project management. She was a tremendous help in our recent water and sewer infrastructure upgrades.
As you can see in the photo above, Felicia has hit the ground running and attended our staff meeting this morning. I met with her yesterday and gave her a rundown of our current personnel status, finances, and challenges. I look forward to working more closely with her as Mayor Pro Tem.
Please join me in welcoming her to her new role. She may be reached by email at framos@shoreacrestx.us.
Mayor Jennings
City Auction: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
May 9, 2025
The City of Shoreacres will be conducting an auction of a used Chevrolet Tahoe that was in use in the City of Shoreacres until it was placed out of service. This equipment is sold “as is.”
The Chevrolet Tahoe is a 2018 year model and will start but is not legal to be operated on public roads due to not having a valid inspection and up to date registration. It is available to view in its current state by appointment during normal business hours by making an appointment at (281) 471-2244.
The City will accept sealed offers at Shoreacres City Hall in person from May 12, 2025 until May 28, 2025 during normal business hours and on May 29, 2024 from 9:00 am until 10:00 am. The sealed offers will be opened at 10:00 am on May 29, 2025 in the council chambers located at 601 Shore Acres Blvd, Shoreacres, TX 77571. You are welcome to attend the event as it will be open to the public.
The following procedures will be used as guidelines:
- All offers must be in writing and contain your name, address, phone number, email and the amount of your offer in dollars and cents
- The offer must be placed in a sealed envelope and delivered to City Hall by the end date and time
- City staff will accept the envelope and mark it with the date and time of arrival, any exact bids received will be honored by the first one received
- The auction item will be auctioned “as is,” with no warranty or refund
- Payment must be received by 5:00 pm on June 2, 2025. If not received by then, it can go to the next highest bidder
- The winner of the item assumes all responsibility for the pickup and delivery of the item. It must be removed from the current location no later than 12 noon on
June 3, 2025.
- Payment must be by check, money order, cashier’s check, cash or credit card (plus 5% for credit card fee)
- Bill of sale provided upon request
For any questions, please contact City Manager Troy Harrison at (281) 471-2244 during normal business hours.
- 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
- Model TAH
- Body Style LL
- Weight is 5200
- 72199 mileage
- Some mechanical issues, will be sold as is
- Former police vehicle
- Broken motor mount
- A/C issues
- Dent
- If purchased by an individual who is not a licensed peace officer, all emergency equipment must be removed by buyer before delivery. An estimate of $800 has been received for proper removal of all the items.
From the Mayor’s Desk
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
The 2025 General Election is almost over. All of the votes have been cast, but eleven (11) provisional ballots remain to be counted. These ballots will be taken to the Harris County Election Center, and their validity will be determined.
Provisional ballots are cast when a voter’s name does not appear on the poll books that the county provides to us. Typical reasons are a failure to update addresses or married names. So we will not know the final vote totals until these votes are counted. The current City Council will canvas the ballots and certify the election on Monday, May 12, 2025. For now, these are the totals:
| candidate | mail-in-ballots | early voting | election day | totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Hill | 0 | 63 | 42 | 105 |
| Chuck Mitchell | 0 | 55 | 34 | 89 |
| Felicia Ramos | 0 | 46 | 23 | 69 |
| Kelli Grabbe | 0 | 42 | 16 | 58 |
| Ron Hoskins | 0 | 30 | 17 | 47 |
| Anthony Martin | 0 | 35 | 12 | 47 |
| Proposition a | mail-in-ballots | early voting | election day | totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For | 0 | 89 | 38 | 127 |
| Against | 0 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
A huge thank you to all who helped with the election. City Secretary Elaine Goodman did a fantastic job overseeing a months-long process. Election Judge Wes Bell and Election Clerks Kay and Kendall Pickett worked the polls every day they were open. Administrative staff Bernie Anderson and Diane Stokes underwent training on our new equipment and worked a very long Election Day.
Thank you to each of the candidates who participated in this process. It isn’t easy to put your name on the ballot and have people give you a thumbs-up or down—I happen to know this from experience!
I’m looking forward to working with the new council, and we will hit the ground running as we prepare the next budget.
Mayor Jennings
Citizens Police Academy 2025
As you probably know, Shoreacres and Morgan’s Point participate in the La Porte Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy. Those who have attended in the past enjoyed the class and learned a lot about local law enforcement.
The class consists of 13 modules and meets once a week for 13 weeks. The schedule and application are below.
I think that you will find this academy very informative. Please let me know if you attend, and we will recognize you at a City Council meeting.
Mayor Jennings
Job Posting: City Manager
The City of Shoreacres is searching for a City Manager.
Description
The City of Shoreacres (population 1,500) is a General Law Type A City in Harris County. We are a bedroom community with no commercial tax base.
The City of Shoreacres employs 9-12 full time employees.
The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and works under the Council and Mayor. The City Manager plans, directs, manages and oversees the daily activities and operations of the City of Shoreacres. The City Manager provides highly responsible and administrative policy development and implementation to the Mayor and City Council, preparation and recommendation of the annual budget, appointment, supervision of staff and serves as a visible leader within the community.
The City of Shoreacres offers the following benefits: Texas Health Benefits Pool health/dental/vision insurance; Texas Municipal League Retirement; longevity pay; sick leave, vacation, 10 holidays.
Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to mayor@shoreacrestx.us.
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in City Administration or Business. City Manager, Assistant City Manager or Certified Public Manager Certification.
Requirements: Administrative experience in municipal government. Relocation to Shoreacres, Texas within 90 days.
Ballot Order for May 3, 2025 Election
The drawing to determine the order of candidates on the May 3, 2025 General Election Ballot was held this afternoon at City Hall. Four of the six candidates were in attendance.
L-R Kelli Grabbe, Anthony Martin, Chuck Mitchell, City Secretary Elaine Goodman, Felicia Ramos
The order of the candidates on the ballot will be:
- Felicia Ramos
- Ron Hoskins
- Kelli Grabbe
- Chuck Mitchell
- Anthony Martin
- Johnny Hill
For more information on the election and the candidates, visit the election page: 2025 Election – City of Shoreacres.
Good luck to all of the candidates!
Mayor Jennings
City Secretary Elaine Goodman drawing the candidate names for ballot placement.
City Manager Troy Harrison oversees the ballot draw.