The Highly anticipated Grand Opening of The Angel and The Ox Irish Pub has been postponed until January 9th.

Here is the official announcement on the website:

OPENING - January 2009

We are currently scheduled to have our Health Inspections on December 19th and 22nd.  This review can only be conducted after construction is complete.  We are currently NOT on schedule to meet this deadline.  The Health Inspector will not be able to re-inspect us until Jan. 7 due to vacation. We will open to the public Jan. 10.

We appreciate your patience and enthusiasm for our opening so please keep passing on the word and plan for our Grand Opening Weekend Jan. 15-18

Mona and are are looking forward to trying the breakfast menu...get open soon guys!

Every new client we work with...especially those from out of town ask us...what is the market like in Katy. They may be moving here from Chicago, Canada, the Middle East, or maybe just a local move, and they are trying to gage what they will need to pay...and how much they will be able to negotiate. Here is a report on conditions.

1. Market Strength: The Katy market (especially the market south of I-10 and in Old Katy) has slowed some as compared to 2006 and 2007 however it is still one of the strongest markets in the Country.

2. Selling Price (bargains): A good rule of thumb in this market is the selling price to list price ratio is between 97% and 98%. This means you should (on a properly priced home) expect to pay between 97 and 98 percent of the list price.

3. Are you better off buying re-sale or new construction homes in Katy: Really we have no definitive answer to this question, it depends on what you like and need. New homes tend to have all the new gadgets and of course since you are the first family ever to live in the home you will not need to fight another families personal taste. On the other hand, re-sale homes tend to have much more mature landscape, quieter neighborhoods (read-no construction going on), more stable schools (you are less likely to see your kids re-zoned), and you are usually a little closer to work. The market conditions for both are about equal.

4. Foreclosure Opportunities: In the Katy area south of I-10 and in Old Katy I do not have good news here. You will not have a lot of options for bank owned properties. The values are still rising in these areas so you can still sell and get out if you can not afford your mortgage. In the Katy area north of I-10 you will have plenty of choices. Lots of foreclosures...but also less opportunity to see future appreciation.

5. Have the schools been affected by the Nationwide slowdown: I can so no evidence of a change in any school throughtout the Katy (KISD) School District...in fact the acedemic and sports teams seem to do better every year. Katy High School just won its second straight State football title and Seven Lakes High School may be the most technologically advanced schools in the U.S.

6. Has commercial real estate slowed: If it has...I can not see it! Three new hospitals are getting ready to open, the malls area booming, and if you have not seen new commercial construction going on in your neighborhood for a while...come to Katy...you cant miss it!

Meat Masters is a full service butcher in Katy Texas south of I-10 on the corner of Fry Rd and Highland Knolls. If you have a special occasion or just want the best steaks, seafood, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb(...oh well you get the idea) you may want to take a trip to Meat Masters.

You can get advice on how to cook, what to cook, and what to accompany your Restaurant Quality,
Certified Angus Beef. Select variety of Gulf Seafood. Natural Pork and Chicken. Veal, Colorado Lamb,
Homemade smoked & fresh sausage and Jerky. Boars Head Deli, La BOUCHERIE, and Wild Game.

Our favorite is Tur-Duc-En (or Turducken) which is a Cajun treat that is a boneless turkey stuffed with a boneless duck that is stuffed with a boneless chicken. Between each layer of bird is a choice of dressing (like wild grain rice stuffing). The smell when cooking in your oven will drive you crazy!

You may just decide to make this place a Holiday tradition!

You can find Meat Masters on the web at www.meatmasterskaty.com or call them at 281-646-0505.

For questions about real estate in Katy don't forget to go to www.KatyHomeFinder.comand find the Katy area experts, Jeffrey and Mona DiMuria...or call us at 281-492-5916.

Azzarelli's Italian restaurant has the best take out dinner deal in Katy! If you have yet to try Azzarelli's this is a great way to sample the menu and try some of the best Tiramisu this side of NYC.

Here is how it works:

You get family style portions that feed 4-6 people.

Choose a salad (try the Caesar)

Choose an entree (lots to choose from here...we like the eggplant parmigiana)

Choose a dessert (we love the Tiramisu)

All this for $35

Call ahead at 281.395.9010

Azzarelli's is located in the Villagio Retail Center on the corner of Westheimer Parkway and Peek Rd in Cinco Ranch, Katy TX

Team DiMuria Real Estate are top Realtors serving the Katy Texas area. We would be happy to help you with any of your real estate needs.

Call us at 281.492.5916

e-mail to: jeffreydimuria@garygreene.com

or go to www.KatyHomeFinder.com

Your HOA fees for both Cinco Ranch I and Cinco Ranch II can now be paid online. This can be a great time saver during the Holiday Season. Here are the links for both:

Cinco Ranch I - Severn Trent Services...Just click on the Pay Your Maintenance Fees Online button on the link below.

http://www.pcmi-us.com/

Cinco Ranch II - CIA Services Inc...Go to the bottom of the page. You can pay your fees by credit card or e-check.

http://www.ciaservices.com/Payments.cia?pk=CRRA2

a convenience fee is charged by the bank that handles the transaction.

This is a reprint of the emergency list for Cinco Ranch. If you live in Cinco Ranch you may want to print a copy and tape it inside a cabinet!

Cinco I - Cinco Associations Office 281-599-0408

Fort Bend County Animal Control 281-342-1512

Harris County Animal Control 281-999-3191

Electric Outage

Reliant Energy * 713-207-7777 prompt #5

EMS/Ambulance

West Harris County EMS-Ambulance 281-675-3620

Poison Control 800-764-7661

Medic 9 281-3414665

Westlake Ambulance 281-398-4656

Fire Department

West I-10 Fire Dept. (Harris County) 281-675-3600

Fort Bend ESD #2 (Willowfork Fire Dept - North of Willowfork) 281-395-0011

Community Fire Dept. (South of Willowfork) 281-498-1310

Fulshear/Simmonton Fire Dept. (Cinco Southwest) 281-346-2800

Health Department

Fort Bend County Health Dept. 281-342-6414

Harris County Health Dept. 713-526-1841

Hospitals

Christus St. Catherine Hospital 281-599-5700

(701 S. Fry Road)

Memorial Herman Katy Hospital 281-392-1111

(5602 Medical Center Drive)

Hurricane Preparedness

American Red Cross 281-342-9480

Texas Health & human Services Commission 211

Landscape Emergency

Cinco I Landscape Emergency - East of Gaston Rd. 281-540-9480

Cinco II Landscape Emergency - West of Gaston Rd. 713-990-4526

Law Enforcement

Fort Bend County Sheriff's Dept.- Non Emergency 281-341-4665

Harris County Sheriff's Dept. - Non Emergency * 713-221-6000 prompt #1

Harris County Constables 281-463-6666

Katy Police 281-391-4848

Katy ISD Police Dept. 281-237-4000

Crime Stoppers

Katy ISD 281-396-6000

Social Services

Crisis Center 281-391-5262

Hotline Domestic Abuse 281-391-4357

Hotline Sexual Assault 281-693-7273

* Prompted numbers should be put in when recorded introductions begin

Cinco Ranch Emergency Information

For Emergency Always Call 911