Willowbend Civic Club - Houston

06/18/2026

It's time for another edition of Wildlife Wednesday at Willow Waterhole!

This week we're featuring Heather Whitby's photo of a Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos), the official state bird of Texas and one of the most talented singers in our backyard. 🎶

Did you know? A single Northern Mockingbird can learn and mimic the songs of up to 200 other bird species over its lifetime! Males are especially impressive, sometimes singing through the night during breeding season. If you've heard what sounds like a dozen different birds coming from one spot, it was probably a Mockingbird showing off.

Year-round residents here in Houston, Mockingbirds are bold, curious, and not shy about defending their territory. Keep an eye (and an ear!) out for them on your next visit to Willow Waterhole. 💚🌾

📸 Spotted some great wildlife on your visits? Drop them in the comments or send us a message, and include your name so we can credit you.

Thanks to Heather for this week's photo, and thanks to all of you for celebrating the wild side of our greenspace with us!
See you next Wednesday!

06/18/2026

Welcome to Houston! 😎 Cool people. 🤗 Warm hospitality. 🥵 HOT SUMMERS ❗️🥵
Please be weather aware this week. Temperatures will reach the high ‘90’s and the Heat Index will feel closer to 110 degrees. Hydrate and follow safety precautions from local public safety partners.

06/07/2026

Email from Houston City Council District K Keep Up With What's Happening in our Community Dear District K Friends: On behalf of the City of Houston and District K, I am thrilled to welcome families

06/04/2026

🌿 It's time for another edition of Wildlife Wednesday at Willow Waterhole!

This week we're spotlighting Irena Becir's photo of a Sweet Acacia (Vachellia farnesiana), a Texas native you might catch covered in clusters of golden, puffball-like flowers. 🌼

Did you know? The Sweet Acacia's blooms are so wonderfully fragrant they've been cultivated in southern France for use in perfume! Closer to home, those same sweet-smelling flowers make this tree a magnet for native bees and butterflies, while its branches offer shelter and seeds for birds and other wildlife.

Drought-tough and pollinator-friendly, the Sweet Acacia is a small but mighty part of the habitat we work to protect here at Willow Waterhole. 🐝

📸 Spotted one on your visit? We'd love to feature your photos! Drop them in the comments or send us a message, and include your name so we can credit you.

Thanks to Irena for this week's photo, and thanks to all of you for celebrating the wild side of our greenspace with us! 💚🌾
See you next Wednesday!

05/30/2026

Have you heard about the proposed changes to FEMA’s flood zone maps?

Do you know whether your zone will change?

Staff from Rice University’s Baker Institute will host a wide-ranging discussion on new FEMA flood maps that could impact thousands of homeowners in Harris County.

05/20/2026

Estimated Base Flood Elevation (BFE) viewer for property owners, community officials and land developers to identify the flood risk (high, moderate, low), expected flood elevation and estimated flood depth near any property or structure within watersheds where Base Level Engineering has been prepare...

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

Here’s your April 2026 Willowbend Civic Club newsletter!

Congrats to our Yard of the Month winners and thank you to the generous local business owners who have taken out ads which support the neighborhood

05/17/2026

Learn a little more about what Willowbend Civic Club is all about!

And don’t forget to join us for our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday night at 7pm at Willow Meadows Baptist Church.

05/15/2026