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UVOL 28 • NO 7 pdate A PUBLICATION OF BLOCK HOUSE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT July 2019 Block House MUD Neighborhood Professional Fireworks Display! First, a reminder: vehicle traffic. Those driving The use of fireworks in Block through the District are asked House is prohibited by City to be aware of pedestrians ordinance and our Restrictive and bicycle traffic. Covenants! Please do not There will be a lot of light or discharge fireworks excitement and anticipation, within Block House Creek and we want everyone to boundaries. Details are enjoy a fun and safe event! posted on the MUD website. The show is scheduled to begin between 9:15-9:30 p.m. (as soon The parking lots at Tonkawa Park, ring the family out to Tonkawa as the sky is completely dark) on Tumlinson Pool, and the Bike Park Park, Comanche Park, Tumlinson B Thursday, July 4th. will be left open to allow off-street Park, or even your own yard and parking for residents. The gates will be The Block House MUD Board enjoy the American Fireworks display locked at 10:30 p.m. sponsored by the Block House MUD! of Directors encourages residents to Just like last year, the fireworks think, “Safety First!” Those walking This event was a big hit last year will be discharged from the vacant or riding bicycles from their homes (despite a weather delay), and we commercial tract between “old” 183 are encouraged to wear light and/or expect an even better display this year! and Stepping Stone school. Please DO reflective clothing and and footwear, Celebrate our nation’s Independence NOT attempt to view the fireworks to walk on the sidewalks (not in Day with your friends and neighbors display west of the railroad tracks. the bike lane), and to be mindful of right here at home!

Celebrate July 4th in Tumlinson Park Line the Loop his year’s 4th of July Fest, sponsored Show your volunteer spirit★ Tby the BHC Owners Association, and national pride -- help line happens Thursday, July 4th at Tumlinson the streets of Block House Creek Park from noon until 3:00 PM! with American flags onJuly 3rd! Meet at the Walker House Don’t miss out on a rock climbing wall, in Tumlinson Park at 7:00 PM. Euro-bungy, water slide, “Meltdown” Bring a screwdriver and hammer, action game, a jumbo slide and bounce or wear leather gloves. Contact house, barrel train, and a DJ! Hamburgers, Ursula Logan via email at hot dogs, drinks, and watermelon will all be available for free, or you may [email protected] if purchase food from the Thumper BBQ food truck. you are able to help! The day is sure to be a lot of fun and a great way to celebrate the freedoms we all enjoy. Many thanks to all of the volunteers who have planned this event and help make Block House Creek such a great place to live! Stage 2 watering restrictions (two days per week) are in effect for Block House MUD

Block House MUD Landscape Tips from Tripp Board of Directors by Tripp Hamby, Owner of Priority Landscapes Cecilia Roberts, President ow that summer is in full swing, it would be wise to Steve Bennett, Vice President Ntake a look at your irrigation system. Byron Koenig, Treasurer Many of us water our lawns at night or in the early Rayan Horak, Secretary morning, which means we often don’t see when there is Ursula Logan, Asst. Secretary a problem with our sprinklers. Taking some time during the day to test Contact the Board at your system can really pay off. Many times, sprinkler heads need only to www.blockhousemud.com be turned or unclogged to avoid spraying the wrong areas. Aside from water and cost savings, too much water can create a host of issues for turf Block House MUD General Manager, grass, and make weeds and disease much more prevalent. Good practices Water Utility Operator/Billing (watering, mowing, timing, etc.) can do as much or more than weed control Crossroads Utility Services and fertilization. If you have recently moved into your home, check your Lisa Torres control box to see when it is set to run. 512-246-1400 www.crossroadsus.com There are many good online resources to help maximize your irrigation. [email protected] Watermyyard.org is a website maintained by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to help residents know how much water a specific yard likely Restrictive Covenants and ACC needs, and how to test sprinkler coverage. Waterthriftycedarpark.org also Submissions Pinnacle Texas Management Services has great information for this area (Block House MUD is a wholesale water Tanya Emmons customer of the City of Cedar Park), and Austinwater.org is a very extensive 512-795-8461 website covering all aspects of water conservation. [email protected] If you don’t feel comfortable inspecting your system yourself, or if you www.blockhousemud.com know you have a problem but can’t find it, a licensed irrigation specialist can help. They can also make sure your sprinklers are providing the appropriate coverage for your yard. As the landscaper for Block House MUD, we appreciate when residents are mindful of our natural resources and notify us of issues. We are constantly on the lookout for needed landscape and irrigation maintenance, but if you see something that needs attention, please let us know by calling the MUD Walker House Hours: There is currently no on-site representative. Please contact office at 512-259-0959. Crossroads at 512-259-0959. Upcoming Events Please Pick Up Your Signs! July 3: Line the Loop lock House Creek residents are allowed to July 4: Party and Fireworks Bhold yard sales whenever they wish, and not just during the bi-monthly community yard sale July 4: Independence Day (office closed) days, but it is important to remember to please July 11: BHCOA Board Meeting be courteous of your neighbors and pick up all July 19: BHC Game Night signs after the sale is over. July 24: MUD Board Meeting Leftover signs are confusing, unsightly, and often turn into litter. Sticky Visit www.blockhousemud.com tape also damages sign posts. Please do not ever place signs on Stop or other for more information traffic signs.

The Block House MUDUpdate is a publication of Block House Municipal Utility District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas created and operating under Chapters 49 and 54, Texas Water Code. Questions or comments regarding this publication should be directed to 512-795-8461 or [email protected].