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10K, maker's market, music in League City among 9 events in Bay Area for September, October

Looking for something to do in the Bay Area in September and October? Here are nine events taking place throughout the area. This list is not comprehensive and details are subject to change.

Toughest 10K Kemah
The race is held each mid‑September, starting and finishing at the Kemah Boardwalk, with an out‑and‑back loop over the Kemah‑Seabrook Bridge.

  • Sept. 14, 7 a.m.
  • 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah
  • $65 (base fee)

Soulfreak Maker’s Market

The market is located in front of Soulfreak Railroad Cafe and will feature more than 30 vendors selling baked goods, jewelry, arts and crafts.
  • Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • League Park, 512 2nd St., League City

Music in the Historic District

Hosted by the League City Folk Association and League City Historical Society, the event features music in League Park. Attendees are welcome to bring food, beverages and chairs.
  • Sept. 26, 7-10 p.m.
  • League Park, 512 2nd St., League City
  • Free (admission)

 
In Your Area
Know before you go: Clear Creek ISD’s stadium policies

As football season kicks off at Clear Creek ISD, the district has provided guidelines for their stadiums, which include Challenger Columbia and Veterans Memorial.

The gist: According to CCISD documents, the following items are prohibited at both stadiums:
• Outside food or beverages
• Pets (service dogs allowed)
• Noise makers
• Tobacco products
• Weapons
• Illegal substances
• Alcohol

Also of note: Re-entry is also prohibited once a ticket has been redeemed, and fans must stay on the side they enter, CCISD’s website notes.

For bags, CCISD enforces a clear bag regulation.

 
CI Foodie
Pasta Margarita opens in Kemah

Pasta Margarita, a restaurant serving pasta, pizzas and salads inspired by Latin flavors, opened in Kemah in mid-July, according to a social media post from the business. 

The details: Pasta Margarita's menu offers pasta dishes like Cholula Pasta and Pasta Diabla, according to the business's website. 

📍1415 Hwy. 146, Ste. E, Kemah

 
Metro News
Harris County commissioners authorize letter urging updated flood maps from FEMA

Harris County commissioners are urging officials from The Federal Emergency Management Agency to release updated floodplain maps.

The gist: Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia brought the motion to the Aug. 26 court meeting, where commissioners unanimously voted in favor to authorize a letter signed by court members to prioritize and expedite the maps which guide infrastructure and insurance decisions for a county with a growing population of more than 4.7 million residents and nearly 1.8 million households, according to the latest data by the U.S. Census Bureau.

“We respectfully urge FEMA to prioritize and expedite the release of these new flood risk maps for Harris County," Garcia said.

Zooming out: The last time frame FEMA was set to release Harris County’s preliminary flood insurance rate maps was in 2023, according to Harris County Flood Control District officials, as previously reported in Community Impact. Previously, the HCFCD projected FEMA would release maps in the spring or summer of 2022, but has continually pushed back its estimate.

 

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