HACKBERRY CREEK MIDWEEK UPDATE

March 22nd, 2023

Dear Residents,

Don't forget to join the City of Irving’s licensed irrigator for a crash course on irrigation system basics, controller programing, system trouble shooting, and minor repairs this Saturday.

Also, you will find a quick update on the 2023 Print Directory for the neighborhood!

This week's NewsFlash also contains information on...

• Print Directory Update - Has Your Contact Info Changed?
• Community Survey Coming Soon!
• Texas Legislature - Potential HOA Law Changes
• City of Irving Irrigation Workshop - March 25th
• Easter Event - Save the Date, April 8th
• More Info on Taste of Hackberry - Save The Date, April 29th
• Hackberry Creek Cookbook Project - Recipe Submission Window Closing Soon

Have a great week and as always, if you have any questions, please call the Hackberry Creek office at 972-401-4946.

You can also reach us through the Hackberry Creek HOA app, or email Randy Smith at rasmith@ccmcnet.com

We expect to have the 2023 Directory printed and out to everyone next month. We are compiling information now and if you've changed your email address or phone number since last October, please shoot us a quick email at the office with your updated contact info, including your address.

You can email us by clicking link below!

Be on the lookout for information on annual community survey to be released soon for homeowner comment. Stay tuned for more information on release date!

Come join the City of Irving’s licensed irrigator for a crash course on irrigation system basics, controller programing, system trouble shooting, and minor repairs.

They will have soil moisture meters, knee pads, and hose valves available to residents who would like them!

You can let them know you will be attending (RSVP suggested but not required) by emailing Zach Tabor, Water Conservation Specialist at ztabor@cityofirving.org.

If you have any questions before the workshop, feel free to contact him!

The workshop will be held on March 25^th from 10am – 12pm, at the Valley Ranch Library - 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving, Texas.

On April 8th from 12PM-2PM Hackberry Creek Country Club will be hosting the Easter egg hunt this year on the lawn in between the swimming pool and the club. They will provide a bounce house along with hamburger and hot dogs for sale, along with a satellite bar for drink purchases.

Kroger is donating stuffed eggs again this year for the Easter Egg hunt! We will also be taking Monetary, food and toy donations for the D/FW Humane Society this year. 

The DFW Humane society will be bring some of their furry friends that will be available for adoption that day! We are also planning to have a face painter and balloon artist there as well!

The 88th Session of the Texas State legislature is in session and a large number of bills are before them that relate to POA / HOA / Condominium Associations and what these Association may or may not do in regards to various matters.

The full report can be downloaded below and provides a summary of each and the Community Association Institutes position on each. One particularly concerning item is a potential change to the law in HB 886 which would add an additional 9 months to the collection process HOA's are required to go through in an attempt to collect on delinquent accounts. Also of concern is HB 92 and HB 4995 which would prevent cities, counties, or property owner associations from outlawing the growing of fruits and vegetables and raising of chickens and rabbits, among other items as well.

If you would like to weigh in with your opinion on a particular bill and have your comments forwarded to the legislature you can email your comments to the Texas Legislative Action Committee at: tlac@caitexas.org.

Save the Date - Taste of Hackberry - April 29th, Saturday - 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

THE TASTE OF HACKBERRY IS BACK

Be sure to mark your calendars for The Taste of Hackberry—our village’s favorite street party — for Saturday, April 29 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Event leaders Joan Davis, Meryl Kearns, Deborah Cunion and their team of volunteers are busy planning the event, which will include a wide assortment of food trucks, a live band, and games and entertainment for children and adults. Feel free to bring your own food and beverages if you prefer. ‘The Taste’ is always a special way to spend time with old friends, or start new friendships as you meet and get to know other neighbors. More details will be available in the coming weeks, but please save the date! Please remember, this is a private event for Hackberry Creek residents only. 

We Want to Publish Your Favorite Recipes!

We need your help to create a community cookbook of favorite family recipes. To contribute is simple and can be done online in just a few minutes! Here's how you can contribute... Find the special recipe that your family loves to eat and you love to make. Click the button below to fill out a simple form to submit your recipe. It's that simple! 

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(If you'd like to help edit or assist with the project please contact the office!)

The Deadline has been extended in order to collect more recipes. Please help us to make this project a success and enter at least one recipe! 

Click The Button Below To Submit Your Recipes!

The app will allow you to contact the office, view other website members, utilize the forum and receive push notifications for important news and updates! The app does not have as many features as the full website but is still a great tool to stay in touch with neighbors and up-to-date with Association news! And, if you prefer the app language other than English, you can change that setting as well.