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When running a Neighborhood Association, there’s always a need for more funds. Even the most financially stable NAs can always find ways to put more funds to good use. So, you may be wondering: Can NAs accept donations from vendors?

A great New Year’s resolution to practice gratitude is to dedicate every Sunday to writing down five things you are grateful for, reflecting on the positive aspects of your week and actively acknowledging the good in your life.  How to do

Closing vents in unused rooms to lower energy costs is generally not a good idea as it can increase your energy bills by making your HVAC system work harder due to increased pressure in the ductwork; most experts recommend keeping all vents open

If you receive or purchase a “gift card,” you should use it as soon as possible. Friday evening, a “supervisor” gave my wife a $25 gift certificate for Cracker Barrel. On Saturday afternoon, my wife invited me to lunch. Dinner

Across Texas, door-to-door salesmen talked up solar energy as a no-brainer: a way to boost a home’s value, snag a federal tax break and escape ever-rising utility bills. But since a rooftop solar system typically costs $25,000 or more, financing was

How a hidden fee pushed the cost of Texas residential solar systems through the roof. Companies offering quick-approval online loans for rooftop solar systems didn’t tell customers about a lending fee of 30% or more, an Express-News investigation found. In

How can neighbors raise money for our neighborhood beyond membership dues? The smartest way to get donations is by asking businesses to donate to our neighborhood (OHPNA) fund, in exchange for newsletter advertisement. We offer businesses that donate advertising space

According to recent reports, San Antonio Water System (SAWS) customers are experiencing issues with their new digital water meters, primarily complaints about unexpected high water usage readings, potential leak alerts even when no leaks exist, and glitches with the online portal

We have lived in Oak Hollow Park for 19 years. I know several neighbors, some that are still here, and many that come and are gone. My wife and I have hosted over 20 coffee meetings with neighbors in our

Knowing Neighbors makes a neighborhood a happier place to live My wife and I have hosted monthly coffee & conversation meetings at our home since 2022. Neighbors are the people who live near us. Just like friends, they are important

What influenced you to move to your neighborhood in Oak Hollow Park? You probably looked at many other places before you decided to make this your home. But what were the factors that convinced you to say “This is where

I try to be kind, but my wife is kinder and much more observant. We were eating a burger at a local restaurant. My wife told me there was a guy, that was sitting at a table, and he was eating

My Morning Walk  … I’m a morning person. I like the freshness of a new day. Usually, I’m out of bed by 5:30am.  After a small breakfast and coffee, and some morning news on TV, I am ready to start my

Pay it Forward  … I am sure during tough times, there are wonderful stories of hope and kindness between our neighbors happening every day. For example, a couple days ago, I had 3 errands to run and a tight schedule. As

My OHP Home Maintenance Checklist for my 40-year-old OHP home. What am I missing? What maintenance do you do? When was the last time you walked around your home’s exterior? Homeowners should walk outside their homes, observe, and access anything that doesn’t

Finding “Oak Hollow Park” on the map …. A couple years ago, I remember this very clearly, on my computer, I typed “Oak Hollow Park” on “Google”, and the results were Oak Hollow Park, in the North Huntingdon Township, Pennsylvania. I

Life has a way of humbling us. As we grow older, the drive to chase big dreams often fades, and we start to find more value in the little things. We come to savor the quiet moments, like the first

On Monday afternoon, I heard a sound outside, like someone firing a fire hose against my master bedroom wall. I walked out of the bedroom, through the living room and looked out into my backyard. The patio was flooded, I thought

During my morning walk: Yesterday, between 7am and 8am, I noticed neighbors driving fast through the neighborhood. Most of the drivers seemed young and in a hurry. Too bad every resident doesn’t get a printed monthly newsletter reminding neighbors to “slow down” when