January News from Your HOA
LONE OAK BOYS & GIRLS
Come on out and have a fun time at the Lone Oak Community Playground! We will be playing and making new friends every Friday from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
PARKING
Over the last several months the Board has received several complaints about vehicles parking on the streets within Lone Oak. For the overall safety of our residents, as well as ensuring emergency vehicles are able to quickly maneuver through our streets, the Board has asked the deputies patrolling Lone Oak to address any/all vehicle violations; including speeding and parking. Section 7 of the Texas Drivers Handbook covers parking and states:
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In front of a public or private driveway.
- Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
- Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
- Within 30 feet upon the approach to any flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign or other traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway.
- Do not park more than 18 inches from the curb or in a way that obstructs the flow of traffic.
For more information, a copy of the Texas Drivers Handbook can be found at www.txdps.state.tx.us.
DEED RESTRICTIONS
- Please make sure to address yard care such as mowing, edging, removal of weeds and trimming of overgrown shrubs and bushes.
- Architectural Review - prior to starting any project, please review the Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Lone Oak. Please remember that all improvements to the exterior of your home or other structures in your yard must be approved by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) prior to commencement. The ARC forms are available from Crest.
If you have a concern or need to report a violation, please contact Lexi at Crest, the phone number is 281-945-4615.
TRASH PICK-UP DAYS
HIT THE BRAKES
Speeding in Lone Oak has been a hot topic of discussion lately. There have been numerous reports of speeding and of running stop signs. We have notified the Sheriff of these reports and have asked that tickets be issued to offenders. Several surrounding schools and residents have purchased kid alert safety signs to be placed in front of their homes and or buildings to remind people to slow down. If you would like to purchase a safety sign, here are a couple websites that sell the signs, www.kaplantoys.com and www.discountschoolsupply.com.
LONE OAK CRIME WATCH NEEDS YOUR HELP
Lone Oak's Crime Watch Chairperson would like to encourage more residents to become involved in the Lone Oak Crime Watch Program. More Block Captains are needed! Each Block Captain is responsible for contacting the residents who are assigned to them when there is information to pass along regarding incidents in Lone Oak or surrounding areas. Most Block Captains set up their distribution list via email, so it is important for residents to know who their Block Captain is. The time required is minimal - attend a few periodic meetings, distribute information, be aware of happenings in your neighborhood and host a National Night Out Party once a year! If you would like to volunteer or would just like more information, please contact your Board.
REPORT A STREETLIGHT OUTAGE
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A pole number for the non-functioning lights you want to report
- Contact information (in case more information is needed to locate a streetlight) • an email address (if you want feedback regarding your repair request)
- The number of streetlights you would like to report
- The street address of the pole location
Centerpoint Energy’s Street Light Outage: www.centerpointenergy.com/services/electricity/residential/reportastreetlightoutage
