Sara Goss's (saragoss) Blog

Are you looking for a good deal on a used SUV, Car, Truck, or perhaps a backhoe? The City of League City, Texas is having an online auction of 29 vehicles starting 9:00 am Mon., June 29. Auction ends starting at 9:00 am on Fri., July 10. Ending times are staggered, bidding is closed for each item...

It's here! . . . . . . . . . time again for the art auction fundraiser:   The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake (TAACCL), located in Houston's Bay Area, is seeking artists to participate in the auction by donating an artwork. The proceeds benefit programs and contributions are greatly appreciate...

I received an unexpected call today, from overseas. It was a friend of mine who has dropped out of contact for a few months, not even a couple of email keystrokes, since she landed a job there. I was overjoyed! "I've missed you!" We chattered away about family and life and musings on the little ...

Texas EquuSearch, headquartered in Dickinson, Texas, needs volunteers to provide search and recovery for missing people. Searches are conducted by foot, horse, water, air, all-terrain vehicles and dog teams. Volunteers are needed to help search in every mode.Those with special rescue skills, such...

Do you grocery shop at Kroger? If so, you may carry their Kroger plus card for discounts and rewards. This card is also a way for organizations to receive a donation when you shop and scan the Kroger card. You, the shopper, must choose the recipient of the Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Pro...

Summer is West Nile virus (WNV) season in Galveston County, Texas. Simple mosquito bites are annoying enough but the mosquito-borne WNV can be dangerous and even deadly. WNV can cause encephalitis, a serious brain infection. There are steps all of us can take to prevent and protect against the il...

I like to see the "organic" stickers on produce in grocery stores. Why? I like choices. Sometimes the cheapest price will suit my needs. Other times I am willing to pay a little more for the healthiest choice. At the Nassau Bay Farmer's Market in Nassau Bay, Texas you can talk to growers in pers...

Do you have a son or daughter in the city of Pearland, Texas who would like to begin babysitting but you would like them to get some training specific to the job? Even if they have experience taking care of younger siblings or have prior babysitting experience for family, friends and neighbors, t...

If you are thinking about a Houston relocation or are a new resident, here are 5 vehicle-related tips to help you survive your first year in Texas.1. Tinted Windows: Get them tinted, if they are not already (check state & local guidelines). The sun is hot hot hot and the inside of your vehicle wi...

In the City of League City, Texas we are billed monthly by the city for water usage. How do they know how much water we have used? Drive-by readings. If you are a recent home buyer here you may have noticed the meter box in the lawn near the edge of each property.   The water meter itself can be ...