Calendar

Oct
27
Sat
Notre Dame vs. Navy – Beaumont Game Viewing @ Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Oct 27 @ 19:00 – 22:00

Out in SETX? Join us in Beaumont where we’ll have a second location for Navy va Notre Dame.  Plenty of TVs, margaritas, and taco specials.

Notre Dame vs. Navy Game Viewing @ Sam’s Boat
Oct 27 @ 19:00 – 22:00

Join us for this annual event with the Notre Dame Club of Houston.
Food & Drink Specials; Door prizes & raffle; Camaraderie; Fun for the whole family.

We have options of 2 venues to watch with the Notre Dame Club for the game… Sam’s Boat on 5720 Richmond Ave, Houston or Woodson’s Local Tap, 2330 FM 1488, The Woodlands.

Nov
2
Fri
Nov. Lunch @ Tony Mandola's
Nov 2 @ 11:30 – 13:00

TxGC MEMBERS ALWAYS GET $5 OFF!

  • Advance purchase online: $30 ($25 for TxGC members)
  • Week-of-event & walk-ups*: $35 ($30 for TxGC members)
    • *if seats available
  • TxGC Member discount is provided by a discount code via member-only newsletter

MENU

  • Ice tea, water, soda, cash bar
  • Choice of Sicilian salad or Mama’s gumbo
  • Choice of entree
    • Chicken John Kim: grilled chicken topped in mushrooms, roasted peppers, white wine butter sauce
    • Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce: traditional penne pasta with Mama’s slow cooked meat sauce
    • Blacked Trout: filet topped with etoufee served with red-skinned mashed potatoes and vegetables
  • Choice of chocolate cake or cheesecake

Featured Speaker: Richard W. Murray, Ph.D.

We usually call on Richard Murray when an election is near and politics are on our mind. Certainly that is the case now, and Richard will weigh in on the Kavanaugh//Ford situation, as well as his views on everything from Beto v. Cruz to other key state and national races.

Bob Lanier Chair in Urban Public Policy, Department of Political Science, University of Houston

Director, Survey Research Institute, University of Houston Center for Public Policy

Richard Murray is a native of Louisiana with B.A. and M.A. degrees in Government from Louisiana State University (1962, 1963) and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Minnesota (1967). Dr. Murray has taught at the University of Houston since 1966, and is the Bob Lanier Chair in Urban Public Policy. After serving as the Director of the University of Houston Center for Public Policy for over nine years, he is now concentrating on the Center’s polling operations as the Director of the Survey Research Institute.

His academic interests are in Houston and Texas politics, focusing on campaigns and elections, political parties and interest groups, and public opinion. Professor Murray has written extensively in these areas including co-authoring Texas Politics: An Introduction (6 Editions, 1972-1992), and Progrowth Politics: Change and Governance in Houston (1991), while teaching courses ranging from graduate seminars to introductory American Government.

Professor Murray has previously consulted in more than 200 political campaigns. He conducts polls for The Houston Chronicle, other media, and local governments, and is the political commentator for the local ABC affiliate, KTRK-TV, Channel 13. In addition, his analyses and commentary are carried by television and radio, as well as print media such as The New York Times, Washington Post, L.A. Times, and The Houston Chronicle.

Professor Murray is married to Deborah Hartman, public relations consultant, and has three sons and one grandson.

Nov
3
Sat
Navy vs. Cinncinnatti @ Wakefield Crowbar
Nov 3 @ 14:30 – 17:30

Food & Drink Specials; Camaraderie; Fun for the whole family.

Nov
7
Wed
Rotary Salute to Veterans Lunch @ Ballroom at Bayou Place
Nov 7 @ 11:00 – 13:00

The TxGC continues their partnership with the Rotary Club, and West Point Club of Greater Houston, in honoring Veterans on Veterans Day.  This year the TxGC is partnering with Downtown Rotary Club of Houston’s inaugural SALUTE TO VETERANS LUNCH. 

  • Largest Veterans Day lunch in downtown Houston
  • Keynote speaker, LGEN Steven A. Hummer, USMC (Ret)
  • Entertainment by High School for the Performing & Visual Arts Student Voices
  • Wednesday November 7, 11:00am @ the Ballroom at Bayou Place (500 Texas Ave)
  • $75 per person- proceeds benefit Houston Veterans
Nov
10
Sat
Navy vs. UCF Game Viewing @ Wakefield Crowbar
Nov 10 @ 11:00 – 14:00

Food & Drink Specials; Camaraderie; Fun for the whole family.

Nov
12
Mon
Army-Navy Golf Scramble @ Hermann Park Golf Course
Nov 12 @ 08:00 – 14:00
Please join us for a day of golf, friendly competition, networking, lunch, and camaraderie.
  • Check-in 7:30 AM
  • Shotgun start 8:00 AM
  • Lunch & awards 12:30 PM
  • Private room, sports TV, drinks
Format
  • Two man (Pair scramble). Army vs. Navy Pairs.
  • Each foursome will consist of two pairings – one Navy and one Army.
  • The pairings will compete within their foursome as well as overall
  • Bogie is your friend
  • Pairings and pairing opponents are established for fair competition via handicap calculation by Rick Bush USNA ’69 (rpb2801@att.net or 832.282.7512)
  • Pairings per balanced handicap is designed to foster networking and camaraderie. Meet someone new! However, If you have a preferred pairing partner, feel free to request him/her.
Awards 
  • Longest Drive = 2 chances to win
  • Closest to the Hole = 2 chances to win
  • Army vs Navy Winner will be determined by # of Navy pairings wins vs. # of Army pairings wins. Winning Society will hold the trophy until next year.
  • Low Pair Score Overall = 1 winner and holder of trophy until next tournament Second and Third Low Pair Winners
Registration
Register as an Individual = $75.00
Lunch ONLY, NO GOLF = $20.00
Sponsorships/Donations
Sponsor a Hole for $250.00
Sponsor the Tournament for $500.00
(includes one green fee)
Donations for door prizes welcome!
All proceeds from this event will be split equally to each society’s foundation to further their missions.
Registration Deadline
Tuesday, November 6th, 2018
Questions?
Dee Bryant, USMA ’85
DeeBryant@msn.com
(832) 738-8748
or
Rick Bush, USNA ’69
Nov
17
Sat
Tulsa vs. Navy Game Viewing @ Wakefield Crowbar
Nov 17 @ 14:30 – 17:30

Last HOME game for the Midshipmen.  Plus, Navy is actually favored!  Food & Drink Specials; Camaraderie; Fun for the whole family.  Join us and bring your friends.

Nov
24
Sat
Navy vs. Tulane Game Viewing @ Wakefield Crowbar
Nov 24 @ 11:00 – 14:00

Food & Drink Specials; Camaraderie; Fun for the whole family.

Dec
8
Sat
Army vs. Navy Official Game Party @ Warehouse Live
Dec 8 @ 12:00 – 16:30

The official party of the USNA AA Tx Gulf Coast Chapter & West Point Club of Greater Houston

  • Presented by Combined Arms
  • Saturday December 8, 12:00 to 16:30
  • Warehouse Live! 813 St. Emanuel Street, Houston
  • Free for all to attend
  • Food & Drink Specials
  • Prizes & raffle
  • Donations & Sponsorships welcome – benefits Combined Arms (a Veterans Service Organization, 501c3), the USNA AA TxGC Foundation (a 501c3), & West Point Club of Greater Houston
  • Please RSVP (or donate) via the green button

On Saturday, December 8, Combined Arms will welcome the greater Houston community—veterans, active military and civilians alike—for a family friendly afternoon including games, food, craft beer and football. This game is a show of mutual respect and solidarity, and a time for veterans United After The Uniform to come together with non-military and celebrate our city, our traditions and our country.The event will start at 12:00 at Warehouse Live, with the official game kickoff at 2:00.