Houston A&M Club

Flags for Fallen Vets
2025-05-31 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Houston National Cemetary
Flags for Fallen Vets
On the day before Memorial Day, rain or shine, the Houston A&M Club joins thousands of volunteers to place over 80,000 flags at Houston National Cemetery. The following Saturday, rain or shine, we return to recover the flags, clean and store them.
Flag Placement – Sunday, May 25th
Arrival Time: 8:00 a.m.
Flag Placement: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (approximately)
Location: Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77038
We will meet and start at Sections U/U1/U2 (at the back of cemetery).
Additional Information: Please wear Maroon and White and bring TOOLS that can make a hole in the ground (e.g. Phillips head #3 screwdriver, or any rod the diameter of your little finger). Also be sure to bring WATER to stay hydrated in the heat.
HAMC has 40 volunteer slots to fill for this year’s Flag Placement. To RSVP and receive a map, please contact Dana Randolph ’91 at agladybug91@gmail.com by Thursday, May 22nd.

Flag Recovery – Saturday, May 31st
Flag Recovery: Saturday, May 31st @ 8:00 a.m.
Contact Dana Randolph ’91 at agladybug91@gmail.com if you’d like to volunteer with our effort to recover the flags, clean and store them.

Special note: There are 27 Aggies interred at Houston National Cemetery. After initial flag placement, a special group of Aggies will place a small Texas A&M flag at each grave site. If you know of an Aggie interred at this cemetery, please send their name to Dana Randolph ’91 at agladybug91@gmail.com to ensure they are included.

** If you cannot participate in person, but would still like to help, consider contributing to Flagsforfallenvets.com for the Houston National Cemetery. Donations help resupply flags, and cover transportation and storage. In the comments section, note that you are an Aggie with the Houston A&M Club. Any donation amount helps.

Coach's Night 2025
2025-06-04 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
2025 Houston A&M Club Coach’s Night Presented by Frost Bank

Featuring Mike Elko
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Bayou City Event Center

Join us for an evening of Aggie camaraderie and football chatter!
Registration is now SOLD OUT!
CLICK HERE to view our Silent Auction!

Interested in joining the Coach’s Night Committee or donating an Auction Item? Contact our Coach’s Night Chairs at houstoncoachsnight@gmail.com.
If you would like more information on Sponsorship Opportunities, contact our Executive Director at melinda@houstonags.com.

The Woodlands Lunch
2025-06-05 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-08-07 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-09-04 11:30 - 13:00 | Churrascos – The Woodlands, 21 Waterway Ave., The Woodlands, TX, 77380
When: First Thursday
Where: Churrasco’s – The Woodlands (21 Waterway Ave., The Woodlands, TX 77380)
Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch from Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 for a 3-Course Meal
Parking: Available at the Waterway Ave. Parking Lot (18 Waterway Ave.) or at the 25 Waterway Garage (21 Waterway Ave.)
Join us at Churrasco’s – The Woodlands on the first Thursday of each month for great conversation and delicious food. We highly encourage pre-registration, but walk-ins are always welcome.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Sponsored by: HR&P – Chris Fisher ‘98

Traditions Lunch
2025-06-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
June Special Programming:
Scholarship Luncheon
Honoring our 2024-25 Scholarship Recipients

Join us on the second Monday of each month at Grotto on Westheimer to hear from inspiring and experienced Aggie leaders such as coaches, deans, and local c-suite executives.
When: 2nd Monday
Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch & Speaker from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Grotto (4715 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77027)
Cost: $30 for a 3-Course Meal
Parking: Valet or Complimentary Self-Parking
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sponsored by: HR&P – Chris Fisher ‘98

Food Bank Volunteer Days 2025
2025-06-10 08:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-08 08:00 - 21:00 | Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX, 77029, United States
Come join us the Second Tuesday of each month at the Houston Food Bank, where we will be working on various projects, such as assembling community food boxes and back pack buddy bags. Anyone that wants to join is welcome. Wear your Aggie gear and bring any Longhorns, other school’s alumni, friends, family or coworkers that are aimlessly wondering what to do on a Tuesday.
Families (with anyone age 6 years or older) are welcome. Age Requirements at the warehouse are 6 years old chaperoned, 15 years old unchaperoned.
When you arrive look for William Wade ’73 who will be fully decked out in Aggie gear including a 12th Man towel.
We currently have three shifts available on the 2nd Tuesday:
Morning Shift: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Afternoon Shift: 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
Evening Shift: 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
Don’t forget, this can be used toward volunteering service hours for those in high school, college and other community organizations. By registering in the Food Bank’s system, the hours can be tracked throughout the year and downloaded at any time or pickup the certificate at the end of each shift before you leave.
Note: As this is a warehouse environment, everyone must wear closed-toe shoes (no sling-backs), long shorts (to the knee) or pants, and no low cut tops (OSHA regulations). If you have questions, please contact William Wade ’73. Click here for more information on the Food Bank.
Directions: Take I-10 east, exit 774, Gellhorn Dr (after McCarty St, before 610 East Loop). U-turn to feeder road heading west. Turn right on Portwall St (green Houston Food Bank sign), turn right into parking lot in front of light green building (same area as HFB trucks and loading docks). Park at the far end of the lot, by the main entrance.
Register with the Houston Food Bank website for this shift by clicking here (Be sure to save the information for future registration).
Every Adult must register in the Food Bank system before volunteering. Please share this HFB Registration Link with adult volunteers to register with our Aggie group.
If you have trouble registering online, or if the HFB website says that a shift is full, please email William Wade ’73 and just show up anyway! HFB is always in need of volunteers, and you can sign in upon arrival; no one is ever turned away!
Minors (6 to 15 years old) will need a minor waiver form. These can be filled out at the front desk or contact William to have one emailed to you.

Food Bank Saturday
2025-06-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX, 77029, United States
Come join us on Saturdays throughout the year at the Houston Food Bank, where we will be working on various projects, such as assembling community food boxes and back pack buddy bags. Anyone who wants to join us is welcome. Bring any Longhorns, any other school’s alumni, friends, family or coworkers that are aimlessly wondering what to do on a Saturday.
We have two Aggie Volunteer shifts available:
Morning Shift: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Afternoon Shift: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please wear Aggie gear so we can find you more easily! Upon arrival, look for William Wade ’73, one of our coordinators, who will be decked out in Aggie gear, including a 12th Man towel. All first-time volunteers receive one of our coveted and stylish Houston Aggie Volunteers t-shirts.
Don’t forget that this can be used toward volunteering community service hours for those in high school, college and other community organizations. Volunteer jobs vary in size and scope, but the majority are done in air-conditioned areas and DO NOT involve substantial lifting. People with all levels of physical ability are welcome.
Families (with anyone age 6 years or older) and friends are welcome. Age Requirements at the Warehouse are 6 years old chaperoned and 15 years old unchaperoned.
Note: As this is a warehouse environment, everyone must wear closed-toe shoes (no sling-backs), long shorts (to the knee) or pants, and no low cut tops (OSHA regulations). If you would like to sign up or have questions, please contact Jim Thorpe ’78. Click here for more information on the Food Bank.
Directions: Take I-10 east, exit 774, Gellhorn Dr (after McCarty St, before 610 East Loop). U-turn to feeder road heading west. Turn right on Portwall St (green Houston Food Bank sign), turn right into parking lot in front of light green building (same area as HFB trucks and loading docks). Park at the far end of the lot, by the main entrance.
Register with the Houston Food Bank website for this shift by clicking here. (Be sure to save the information for future registration.)
Every Adult must register in the Food Bank system before volunteering. Please share this HFB Registration Link with adult volunteers to register with our Aggie group.
If you have trouble registering online, or if the HFB website says that a shift is full, please email William Wade ’73 and just show up anyway! HFB is always in need of volunteers, and you can sign in upon arrival; no one is ever turned away!
Minors (6 to 15 years old) will need a minor waiver form. These can be filled out at the front desk or contact Jim Thorpe ’78 to have one emailed to you.

Aggie Business, Beer & Bones
2025-06-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Brass Tap Katy, 7109 Katy Gaston Road, Richmond, TX, 77406
Join fellow Aggie professionals for a fun, relaxed evening of camaraderie, cold beers & cocktails, dominoes, and other bar games. No agenda. No presentations. No cost, other than your own tab. It’s a great way to expand your network and build valuable relationships.
NEW LOCATION! We are pleased to announce this new partnership supporting a local Aggie-owned business!
When: Wednesday, June 18
Where: Brass Tap Katy (7109 Katy Gaston Road, Richmond. Near the Westpark Tollway & Grand Parkway)
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
No RSVP required, but encouraged to reserve the proper amount of space; email jeffreina11@gmail.com. Click here to follow the Business, Beer & Bones Facebook Page.

Memorial Lunch
2025-06-19 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-07-17 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-08-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Churrascos – Memorial City, 947 Gessner Road, Suite B-290, Houston, TX, 77024
When: 3rd Thursday
Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Churrascos – Memorial City (947 Gessner Rd. Suite B290, Houston, TX 77024)
Cost: $30 for a 3-Course Meal
Parking: $3 Valet or Complimentary Garage

Join us at Churrasco’s – Memorial City on the third Thursday of each month for great conversation and delicious food. We highly encourage pre-registration, but walk-ins are always welcome.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sponsored by: Mays Business School Center for Executive Development

June Aggie Happy Hour
2025-06-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Moonshine Deck, 1239 W. 19th St, Houston, TX, 77008, United States
Kick off summer at our June Aggie Happy Hour! We are hosting with Houston Howdy Club at Moonshine Deck – Heights (1239 W. 19th St) on Thursday, June 19 from 6 – 9 pm.
Cheers to drink specials and good times! We’ll see you there!

CANCELLED: Cypress & Hockley Pool Kickback
2025-06-28 | TX
CANCELLED!
Check back for next month’s Cypress Aggie event.
Click here to follow the Cypress Aggies Facebook Page.

Cypress & Hockley Happy Hour
2025-07-10 18:00 - 21:00 | World of Beer – Towne Lake, 9945 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX, 77433, United States
Join fellow Aggies in the Northwest Houston area for a fun, relaxed happy hour. No cost, other than your own food & drink tab. It’s a great way to build relationships with local Aggies over cold drinks and dominoes. Bring a friend – everyone is welcome!
When: Thursday, July 10
Where: World of Beer – Towne Lake (9945 Barker Cypress Rd.)
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
No RSVP required, but encouraged to reserve the proper amount of space; email sterlingyourrealtor@gmail.com.
Click here to follow the Cypress Aggies Facebook Page.

Traditions Lunch
2025-07-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
July Featured Speaker:
Brigadier General Joe E. Ramirez, Jr. ’79
Join us on the second Monday of each month at Grotto on Westheimer to hear from inspiring and experienced Aggie leaders such as coaches, deans, and local c-suite executives. Check back soon for this month’s featured speaker!

When: 2nd Monday
Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch & Speaker from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Grotto (4715 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77027)
Cost: $30 for a 3-Course Meal
Parking: Valet or Complimentary Self-Parking
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sponsored by: HR&P – Chris Fisher ‘98

Aggie Happy Hour @ 11 Below
2025-07-24 17:00 - 21:00 | 11 Below Brewing Company, 2606 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring, Texas, 77388, United States
Celebrate summer at our July Happy Hour, hosted at Aggie-owned 11 Below Brewing Company (2606 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring, TX 77388) on Thursday, July 24 from 5 – 9 pm.
Join us for Music, Bingo and a Food Truck! Kid and Pet friendly. We’ll see you there!

All SEC Happy Hour
2025-08-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Austin’s Backyard, 1221 W. 20th Street, Houston, TX, 77008
Calling all HOUSTON-AREA SEC ALUMNI
Join us for a Happy Hour benefiting Kids’ Meals
Free Admission — Simply participate in our Juice Box Challenge by bringing a package or two of 100% Juice Juice Boxes for the worthy cause. Bragging rights and prizes for the university that donates the most!
Come together, celebrate memories and place a friendly wager on the frog races at Houston’s SEC alumni gathering!

Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Location: Austin’s Backyard in the Heights (221 W 20th, Houston 77008)
Time: Come & Go starting at 6pm
Cost: Bring 100% Juice Juice Boxes for free admission

Traditions Lunch
2025-08-11 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
August Featured Speaker:
Lt. Col. John Fleming ’94, USMC, Director of the Don and Ellie Knauss Veteran Resource & Support Center
Join us on the second Monday of each month at Grotto on Westheimer to hear from inspiring and experienced Aggie leaders such as coaches, deans, and local c-suite executives.

When: 2nd Monday
Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch & Speaker from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Grotto (4715 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77027)
Cost: $30 for a 3-Course Meal
Parking: Valet or Complimentary Self-Parking
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sponsored by: HR&P – Chris Fisher ‘98

Food Bank Volunteer Days 2025
2025-08-12 13:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-09 13:00 - 21:00 | Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX, 77029, United States
Come join us the Second Tuesday of each month at the Houston Food Bank, where we will be working on various projects, such as assembling community food boxes and back pack buddy bags. Anyone that wants to join is welcome. Wear your Aggie gear and bring any Longhorns, other school’s alumni, friends, family or coworkers that are aimlessly wondering what to do on a Tuesday.
Families (with anyone age 6 years or older) are welcome. Age Requirements at the warehouse are 6 years old chaperoned, 15 years old unchaperoned.
When you arrive look for William Wade ’73 who will be fully decked out in Aggie gear including a 12th Man towel.
We currently have two Aggie shifts available on the 2nd Tuesday:
Afternoon Shift: 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
Evening Shift: 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
Don’t forget, this can be used toward volunteering service hours for those in high school, college and other community organizations. By registering in the Food Bank’s system, the hours can be tracked throughout the year and downloaded at any time or pickup the certificate at the end of each shift before you leave.
Note: As this is a warehouse environment, everyone must wear closed-toe shoes (no sling-backs), long shorts (to the knee) or pants, and no low cut tops (OSHA regulations). If you have questions, please contact William Wade ’73. Click here for more information on the Food Bank.
Directions: Take I-10 east, exit 774, Gellhorn Dr (after McCarty St, before 610 East Loop). U-turn to feeder road heading west. Turn right on Portwall St (green Houston Food Bank sign), turn right into parking lot in front of light green building (same area as HFB trucks and loading docks). Park at the far end of the lot, by the main entrance.
Register with the Houston Food Bank website for this shift by clicking here (Be sure to save the information for future registration).
Every Adult must register in the Food Bank system before volunteering. Please share this HFB Registration Link with adult volunteers to register with our Aggie group.
If you have trouble registering online, or if the HFB website says that a shift is full, please email William Wade ’73 and just show up anyway! HFB is always in need of volunteers, and you can sign in upon arrival; no one is ever turned away!
Minors (6 to 15 years old) will need a minor waiver form. These can be filled out at the front desk or contact William to have one emailed to you.

Cypress & Hockley Happy Hour
2025-08-14 18:00 - 21:00 | World of Beer – Towne Lake, 9945 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX, 77433, United States
Join fellow Aggies in the Northwest Houston area for a fun, relaxed happy hour. No cost, other than your own food & drink tab. It’s a great way to build relationships with local Aggies over cold drinks and dominoes. Bring a friend – everyone is welcome!
When: Thursday, August 14
Where: World of Beer – Towne Lake (9945 Barker Cypress Rd.)
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
No RSVP required, but encouraged to reserve the proper amount of space; email sterlingyourrealtor@gmail.com.
Click here to follow the Cypress Aggies Facebook Page.

Breaking Tradition Screening @ Star Cinema Grill
2025-08-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Star Cinema Grill CityCenter, 822 Town and Country Blvd, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Join the Houston A&M Club and TexAgs for a screening of “Breaking Tradition: The Hugh McElroy Story” on Wednesday, August 27 at Star Cinema Grill CityCenter.
The film is a documentary by TexAgs and Texas FilmWorks about Hugh McElroy ’71, a Texas A&M student-athlete in the 1960s who chose to break from his family’s military legacy during a time of social change.
Seating is limited for this exclusive engagement featuring remarks by Hugh following the screening.
Register Here: https://texags.com/s/68176/houston-am-club-partners-with-texags-for-breaking-tradition-screening.
Note: If you do not have a TexAgs account, please create a free account to register for tickets.
Sponsored by: Nick Terry ’04, Rifle CRE & J. Michael Goodwin ’03, The Goodwin Group at Merrill Lynch

Cypress Aggie Pickleball Social
2025-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Pickleball Social Cypress, 15819 Tuckerton Rd., Houston, Texas, 77095
Join fellow Aggies in the Cypress and Hockley area for a Pickleball social. Buy any alcoholic drink and open play is free!
When: Thursday, August 28
Where: Pickleball Social – Cypress (15819 Tuckerton Road, Houston, TX 77095)
Time: 6:00 p.m.

No RSVP required, but encouraged for planning; email Sterling at sterling.kelloggclarke@gmail.com
Click here to follow the Cypress Aggie Facebook Page.

Aggie Volleyball @ Rice
2025-08-29 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
Aggie Volleyball is coming to Rice’s Tudor Fieldhouse! Texas A&M will face Rice on Friday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m.
The Houston A&M Club has a promo code to purchase Discounted GA tickets: Texas A&M | Rice
The seats are in the GA Section, so be sure to arrive early for a good spot! Gates open one hour before the game.
CLICK HERE to reserve your tickets to cheer on the Aggies as we BTHO RICE in our own backyard!

Traditions Lunch
2025-09-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
September Featured Speaker:
Amy Waer, MD, Dean of College of Medicine, with Jeffery Chancellor, PhD, Director of Aerospace Medicine
Join us on the second Monday of each month at Grotto on Westheimer to hear from inspiring and experienced Aggie leaders such as coaches, deans, and local c-suite executives. Check back soon for this month’s featured speaker!

When: 2nd Monday
Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch & Speaker from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Grotto (4715 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77027)
Cost: $30 for a 3-Course Meal
Parking: Valet or Complimentary Self-Parking
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sponsored by: HR&P – Chris Fisher ‘98
