WCID110 Dedications and Recognition
WCID110 has a history of having amazing individuals serve the District in many different ways for a significant period of time. These individuals provide long-term stability, lead or contribute to our growth and development, and create long-lasting improvements for our District as a whole.
At National Night Out on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, the WCID110 Board of Directors will acknowledge and celebrate the contributions, efforts, and personal dedication to our District by naming two of our four lakes in honor of two amazing individuals who, together, provided more than 50 years of service to the District.
The upper lake will be named for Captain George Beck from the Precinct 4 Constables Office for his service to the District from 1995 - 2021.
The big lake will be named in honor of Texas “Tex” Stevens and his service as a community leader and Board Director for the District from 1992 - 2019.
The ceremony will be scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1 at the annual National Night Out event, hosted under the main pavilion at the Forest Oaks Swim and Racquet Club. This event is free for residents.
Mr. Texas "Tex" Stevens
Served WCID110 from 1992 - 2019
Texas "Tex" Stevens was a man of conviction, devotion, and of compassion. He was a man whose quick wit and raw humor would get a chuckle from even the most serious in the room. Most notable, is that Texas Stevens was a man of service. Texas moved to Enchanted Oaks in 1984. He helped organize the Enchanted Oaks Homeowners’ Association as we know it today. He then produced the CCR’s and served as its first president. His service and loyalty to improving our community did not stop there.
Tex joined the board of WCID #110 and has worked fervently with the other long-term friends and board members to better the district. Ever wonder who writes your monthly Potpourri which is included in your water bill each month? That would be Texas! Always seeing both sides of a debate and able to work to remedy any situation, Texas was invaluable to the progress and growth of WCID #110.
Early Years
From an early age, Texas Stevens began doing good works and serving his neighbors. Having started his preaching career at age 17, Texas was a pulpit minister for over 30 years. During his time as a preacher and while leading the Church of Christ in Lindale, Texas he founded the Houston School of Preaching and served as its president and as a faculty member for many years. Always a multi-tasker and an avid writer, Texas also began working with his friend Jule Miller at Gospel Services, Inc. During all the long hours of work between multiple commitments, Texas did some remarkable things within our community.
Establishment of Enchanted Oaks Homeowners Association
When Texas and his wife Pansy Stevens moved into Enchanted Oaks in 1984, it was a “community” made up of 4 separate, distinct subdivisions. This was divisive and none of the community organizations (where present) were active or working together cohesively. Immediately, Texas went to work with the help of a few other individuals and secured signatures and community support for one organization to lead the four sections. This was the foundation of Enchanted Oaks Homeowners Association (EOHA). Texas would go on to help write the deed and CC&Rs. He served as the first president of the association and was active in service or as an advocate for EHOA for the remainder of his life. It is thought by many that our community and its organization would be much different had Texas not stepped in to consolidate the areas and bring them together.
WCID110 Board of Directors - 1992 - 2019
Shortly after wrapping up his primary work with EOHA, Texas was asked to join the board of WCID #110. This was around the middle of 1992 and Texas has served as board secretary until 2019. He had many duties as board secretary, including but not limited to making sure the minutes were handled properly, the proper rules and procedures were considered in meetings, and that proper documents were filed with the necessary consultants. He also worked on controls and protocols for the operation of the board and facilities through the years. His favorite task as secretary was being able to interact with the people of the district. One way he did this was by writing the Potpourri each month. Texas was a huge advocate for a fair and transparent board and he liked to share as much information using as many different methods as were available.
While many who sit on a municipal board would not like to hear critique or criticism, Texas welcomed such feedback. In fact, all members of WCID #110 welcome such
comment. It was the only way they could learn of shortfalls in the service and accomplish growth. Texas was known for being able to recognize “both sides of the coin” and was always considering the alternative opinion on every subject.
Texas often was quietly contemplating the actions and decisions of the board and was not always vocal on subjects. However, when he addressed his fellow board members and his neighbors, it was with an amalgamation of deep thought and perspective from years of experience.
When asked about his favorite project while on the board, he thought the park was his favorite project. However, he was quick to note that his favorite project was always the “next one!” He noted that there were many items pending that needed support, funding, and decision from WCID #110 and he was eager to lend perspective and support for these future items. He stated that the board was aggressively negotiating to be allowed to build a substation for Harris County Constable Precinct 4 in the district. This station would “house” approximately 80 officers and would keep the Constable nearby at all times. Texas was optimistic that the project would come to fruition and continue at a rapid pace.
Texas was a staunch advocate for the strategic partnership agreement not only because it kept the City of Houston out of the district’s assets and business but also because the City of Houston is obligated to share some of the sales tax revenues with the district. This sales tax helps offset the property tax and also pays for many of the services the residents enjoy within the district. This was “positive leverage” as Texas calls it; a win-win for our district. Texas pointed out that this agreement also started a “trend” within the whole northwest corridor that slowed the annexation by Houston of many neighborhoods nearby. What WCID #110 essentially did was protect against what occurred in Kingwood and Willowbrook. As Texas put it, “It [the resistance of annexation] was of good measure as you look to these regions now and see that they have no voice in their communities, the decisions are made by City Hall [Houston], police times and first response times are much slower, and there is a general apathy towards the needs of the people by the government. That won’t occur in WCID #110 under my watch.”
His favorite thing about the WCID #110 board? In his own words, “What a pleasure it is to serve on a board that has no hidden agendas. All five present board members are thoroughly dedicated to the welfare and happiness of our customers/neighbors. None of us five has one personal project or pet item that we get hung up on. Instead, we all work closely together to do what is best for the community. The old motto ‘what is good for the group is good for me’ applies with this present board.”
Texas lived on Leaflet Lane in the Enchanted Oaks community. Pansy, Texas' first wife, went to be with her Lord and Savior in 1996, just shy of their 50th wedding anniversary. Texas remarried and his new bride, Danna Stevens, was just as active in the community as he was. Texas was blessed with three children, nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. In his free time, Texas enjoyed old westerns, classic TV series, and still occasionally hit the Forest Oaks gym from time to time.
Texas passed away on March 10, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Captain George Beck
District Service 1995 - 2021
Captain George Beck was known and loved by many in this area for over twenty years. He was known to many throughout his career as Lt. Beck and Sgt. Beck. He retired as Captain Beck. He was one of the most dedicated officers that WCID 110 and Precinct 4 has been fortunate to hire.
When George Beck first became involved with WCID 110, it was a much smaller district. As the district grew, he was in charge of hiring other officers and overseeing their duties.
Captain George Beck
Captain George Beck
Captain George Beck retirement cake
Captain George Beck
He was a staple in the community. He was always there to help. One example was during Hurricane Ike. Everything was shut down, and electricity was out for several days. Getting in and out of the subdivision was a major endeavor. George went to what was then Kroger at 2920 and I-45. He filled his car with frozen pizzas that were going to be thrown out, and he took them to Bother’s Pizza on Cypresswood. Mike, the owner of Brother’s, brought in a generator and cooked all the pizzas. George and 110 members delivered them to first responders and our water and sewage employees working around the clock. George also helped deliver updated news on what was happening in the district to constituents of 110.
Captain Beck solved the largest organized retail theft case in the history of the department in 2017. He worked tirelessly on this case, and he tracked a man and his wife to Baytown where a U-Haul with over $150, 000 worth of stolen goods was found.
George and another deputy were honored by the Northeast Chamber of Commerce for apprehending and filing charges on suspects that burglarized over 85 vehicles.
The WCID 110 board always appreciated the fact that we had someone like George who could take something like a simple cigarette butt to track down a perpetrator. He solved more cases than we can remember!
One of the main ways we want to remember George is a man with a big heart. George was the first person on the scene when the Stay family was murdered in Enchanted Oaks. He left a WCID 110 Board meeting to answer the call. He was the first to see the horrific scene and find only one daughter alive. After that, he dedicated many hours
to help raise money for that daughter and family members who would care for her. He was tireless in his efforts.
When a Lemm Elementary student had cancer and later succumbed to it, George once again tirelessly worked to help raise money for the family. If you have been to Lemm, you have probably seen the dedicated area to Shelby Yarborough.
WCID 110 and the Board of Directors salute Captain George Beck for his dedication to his job and the community. He was truly dedicated to his job and to helping those in need.