y y , also extremely pleased to announce more good news for our City Please welcome Estella’s Kitchen and Cantina, a TexMex sit-down restaurant and rooftop bar will be opening in Nassau Bay at the new commercial building at 1740 NASA RD One. For
those that do not know this address, it is the new building beside Five Guys that has been vacant for over 2 years. Estella’s will occupy fully one half of the entire strip center.
The City, through our Redevelopment Authority (RDA), James Caldwell, Owner of Estella’s Restaurant and Nassau Bay Citizen are partnering together to allow for an approximately $3 7million investment into the strip center to convert it into their restaurant The City/RDA is investing $330,000 to bring this restaurant into Nassau Bay. Construction is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026 James is a proud Army Veteran, a very experienced Restaurateur, and a resident of Nassau Bay Estella’s Kitchen and Cantina is a Tex-Mex restaurant and bar with the first rooftop bar in the city or the surrounding area. The concept is poised to become Nassau Bay’s newest culinary and cultural sit-down destination The restaurant is strategically located on NASA RD One near Space Center Houston and within walking distance of major employers, hotels, and residential areas
The largest Citizen input and requests for the City’s redevelopment efforts have been to bring a family sit-down Mexican restaurant into our City We have achieved that challenge with this partnership But also with this announcement, I am most pleased with our overall Redevelopment effort. Over the next 12 to 18 months, our City will have a renovated Margaritaville with at least 4 new popular restaurants in place of an old Hilton, a Schafer’s Coastal Seafood Restaurant where the vacant Luby’s sits, and now Estella’s Kitchen and Cantina. Together, these new investments will not only enhance the Nassau Bay experience, but will forever increase tax revenues for the City’s needs versus property taxes on our Residents.
Please come out and support the Caldwell Family, and remember these funds will be funded completely by the Redevelopment Authority, not Citizens' taxes. The 2026 New Year is shaping up to be an exciting year for Nassau Bay
Phil Johnson
Mayor
City of Nassau Bay
Mental health challenges affect many people, yet access to excellent care remains limited Nova Vita Mental Wellness Center is helping close that gap
Nova Vita (which means “new life”) is a startup nonprofit providing licensed and professional counseling for individuals, couples, and families The Nova Vita team is skilled at providing services for issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, parent support, and many more Nova Vita also offers parenting workshops and mental wellness presentations for schools and community organizations
Nova Vita makes services accessible by holding both in-person and virtual sessions and accepts insurance, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna
For more information, visit www novavitamentalwellness com or call 713.489.4436.
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Food Distribution for February 2026
On Saturday, February 7, 2026, St Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church (18300 Upper Bay Dr in Nassau Bay) will host its monthly food distribution in partnership with the Galveston Food Bank This distribution is available to any individual or family, and there are no restrictions on where you live In December 2025, we served over 445 people from 100+ cars in just 90 minutes There will be coffee and hot chocolate available at 6:30 am, with the food distribution from 7;30-9:30 am We serve about 35+ lbs of fresh fruit, vegetables, milk, and other items, such as diapers and baby goods, which are greatly appreciated With the cost of food and diapers in today’s economy, this service is even more important to people in the area. Community members are always encouraged and welcome to serve with St Thomas volunteers and scouts in this ministry For more information, please contact Fr Mike Stone at rector@sttaec org We can do more together!
Scout Sunday | February 15, 2026
St Thomas sponsors several troops of Boy and Girl Scout troops at the church We honor these fine young people every year with a scout-supported and themed liturgy which includes the scouts serving on the altar during the service and communion, reading passages from the Bible and the Episcopal Prayer Book, and giving the homily to the congregation. This special service will be on February 15, 2026, at the 10:30 am service Everyone is welcome to attend For more information, contact Fr Mike Stone at rector@sttaec org or 281-333-2384 St Thomas is located at 18300 Upper Bay Rd. in Nassau Bay.
Fat Tuesday | February 17, 2026
St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church will hold a family event on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. This is the last day before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and is called Fat Tuesday (or Mardi Gras in French) because it is traditionally the last day to feast on rich, fatty foods like meat, eggs, and cheese before the 40-day period of fasting and penance for Lent St Thomas will offer a family arts and crafts session for Lent from 6:00-6:30 pm, with a Fat Tuesday mass from 6:30-7:00 pm and a pancake dinner with jambalaya, supporting Scout Troop 1965, from 7:00-8:00 pm. The community is invited to attend and enjoy the festivities You can contact the church at 281-333-2384 for more information or contact Fr Mike Stone at rector@sttaec org
2026 Ash Wednesday Services at St. Thomas
St Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Nassau Bay (18300 Upper Bay Rd ) will offer Ash Wednesday services on February 18, 2026, with imposition of ashes at 6:45am and 6:00pm. There will also be drive-thru Imposition of ashes (or Ashes-to-Go) and healing prayer with Fr Mike Stone from 11am–1pm in the circular driveway on San Sebastian Street. The 6:00 pm service will feature the St Thomas Choir and a ‘stone’ soup fellowship dinner to follow Stone soup comes from a folktale where everyone in the community contributes something to a large pot of soup, creating a delicious shared feast. St. Thomas continues to reach out to the local community to provide essential sacraments in creative ways! Add us to your calendar because we can do more together! For more information, contact Fr Mike Stone at rector@sttaec org or call the church office at 281333-2384.
Lenten Soup Suppers
St Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church will be offering a catered soup dinner during the Lenten season, beginning Wednesday, February 18, to Wednesday, April 2, from 6 – 7:15 pm Compline will follow the meal at 7:15 pm. All are welcome to this midweek community fellowship! St. Thomas is located at 18300 Upper Bay Rd in Nassau Bay
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
PRESENTS THE UNION OF BLACK EPISCOPALIANS
February 21, 2026
For over fifty years, the Union of Black Episcopalians (U.B.E.) has endeavored to be at the forefront of the fight against racism, injustice, and prejudice, as well as the systems that perpetuate and sustain them, both within the church and the world
St Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church (18300 Upper Bay Rd in Nassau Bay) will host a presentation from this organization entitled ‘One Human Race’ in Krist Hall at St Thomas from 1:00 – 3:00 pm with a catered lunch Come and hear some outstanding speakers who will give you something to think about The community is always welcome! Contact Fr. Mike Stone at rector@sttaec org for additional information and reservations
The 4th Quarter 2025 Beautification Award was presented to Joe and Rachel Trainor on Silver Bank Court Rachel: “We bought our home at the end of 2016 – we were living in the heart of downtown across from the ballpark and didn’t even know Nassau Bay existed. Joe took a gamble on showing me a house outside of “The Loop”, not something I had thought we would entertain
Everyone was out walking, waving as we drove by - spirit of Nassau Bay had us hooked from Day 1! Joe joined NBVFD shortly after our move and is active in the neighborhood - I love when I hear from a neighbor that they saw him on a scene, that comfort of knowing the Nassau Bay small town feel I saw on our first drive in is still there AND we are a part of it
Our home has been the gathering place for all of our family and friends Celebrations, birthdays and holidays, as well as a place for our family to call temporarily home while they were recovering from rough hurricanes Our front yard beautification has been something we’ve enjoyed with everyone – even neighbors when we aren’t home will stop on the porch for a rest during their walk!
Thank You, RFR Volunteers! The Reindeer Fun Run was made possible by a long list of dedicated volunteers. There were too many to list here, so please visit NassauBayCANBE org to see who helped this year And, thank you, Stephanie Clawson for being the Official Starter this year and for the continuing support of Houston Methodist Hospital Clear Lake
NASSAUBAYGARDENCLUB
You’re not going to want to miss this meeting! Please join the Nassau Bay Garden Club on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, to learn about effective and responsible ways to deal with pests in the garden From mosquitoes to mealy bugs, you’ll hear the tips and tricks for keeping these bugs at bay. The meeting will be held at Nassau Bay’s City Hall in the City Council Room and is open to the public The meeting will begin with refreshments at 9:30 a m and some time to socialize, followed by the program and guest speaker at 10:00 a.m.
The NBGC’s purpose is to encourage interest in all phases of home gardening and to promote better horticulture practices, civic beauty, and conservation of natural resources Did you know you can follow us on social media? Check out NBGC on Facebook and Instagram, or you can always visit our website at www nassaubaygc org
18131 Nassau Bay Drive www.NBBChurch.com
May this new year be full of God’s abundant blessings and grace in your life!
Sunday Mornings
9:00 am Bible Studies (all ages)
10:30 am Worship Service
Currently a series through the Letters of John
Wednesdays
5:30 pm Family-style Dinner
Followed by studies for ALL ages -Kids’ Adventure Club -Student Midweek Study -Adult Systematic Theology Class
We also have a Bell Choir and Orchestra that rehearse on Wednesday evenings – call 281-333-3844 if you’re interested in joining us
GLORIADEICHURCH
REPAIRSAT28LEEWARDLANE
The City is currently having bulkhead repairs done at 28 Leeward Lane We hope to have all construction completed by 03/01/2026.
During the construction, there will be heavy equipment/materials and contractor vehicles in the area. We ask that the cul-de-sac area at the end of Leeward Lane remain clear of any vehicles being parked in this area to allow for the heavy equipment, materials, and contractors to be able to move about without obstacles in their way
We appreciate your cooperation
CLEARCREEKCLEANUP2026
The Reconciled Heart | A 5-Week Series
St. Thomas the Apostle Church is offering a 5-week discussion series between services 9:15-10:15, beginning on Sunday, February 22, 2026
The series is called The Reconciled Heart. This series is based on a book entitled Preparing for the Rite of Reconciliation in the Episcopal Church: Laying Down Residues, Burdens, and Thought Loops that Keeps Us from the Joy God Hopes for Us. The 5-part series is dialogue and readingbased and has an art therapy component in a personalized kintsugi heart (the kits are provided – you smash a ceramic heart, think about your own broken pieces, and reassemble with gold glue). This should be a very thought-provoking and meaningful series for everyone For more information, please contact Fr Mike Stone at rector@sttaec org
Please join us for the 2026 Clear Creek and Nassau Bay Peninsula Cleanup on Saturday, February 28th
There is no need to sign up in advance For more information please visit:
www nassaubay com/m/NewsFlash/Home/Detail/480
Ready for fun? David Braun Park is ready for you to have fun and be able to stash your trash!
The park now has new trash receptacles so that it's easy to have fun and easy to clean up So take advantage of the beautiful weather days and enjoy your parks!
The 2026 annual assessments were due on January 1st.
If you have not yet submitted your payment, please do so as soon as possible. If you need a copy of your invoice or would like to request a payment plan, please contact the NBHA office at 281 333 2570 or NassauBayHomesAssociation@gmail com
Deed Restriction Amendments – Voting Reminder
If you have not yet voted on the proposed amendments to the deed restrictions, we encourage you to participate You may stop by the NBHA office to pick up a ballot or request one via email Completed ballots may be mailed, emailed, or hand delivered.
February Board Meeting
The February Monthly Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the café conference room at 1322 Space Park Drive
SAVE THE DATE! On Sunday, March 1st, St. Paul Early Childhood Program will open registration for our very popular summer programs We offer a six-week themed Summer Enrichment program beginning on June 2nd and running through July 9th, as well as our regular Daycare program beginning on June 1st and running through July 31st Classes fill up quickly, so don’t hesitate to register. Fall registration for our 2026-2027 program starts on Wednesday, April 1st
Registration for our 2025-2026 program is closed as all spaces are filled Program information is available on the website at www.stpaulcatholic.org under the MDO/PreK tab or call or email Sheri @ 281-333-0176 or szombory@stpaulcatholic org with questions
