All SEC Happy Hour
2025-08-07 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 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, 2025-10-14 13:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-11 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.

Food Bank Saturday
2025-08-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-15 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.

Memorial Lunch
2025-08-21 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-09-18 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-10-16 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

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
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!

The Woodlands Lunch
2025-09-04 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-10-02 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-11-06 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
2025-09-08 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

Houston Aggie Open Golf Tournament
2025-09-19 07:00 - 14:00 | Windrose Golf Club, 6235 Pine Lakes Blvd, Spring, TX, 77379, United States
Join us for golf, food, fun, and prizes!
SAVE THE DATE! This four-person scramble is open to everyone. Click the registration link for details.
Title Sponsor: Houston Area BMW Dealers
Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Click the registration link for details.
Silent Auction: If you have an item you would like to donate, please contact Sharra Querner ’94 at sharralynn16@gmail.com.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
* Early Bird Discounts * available through Friday, August 29!
Net proceeds benefit the Houston Chapters of the Houston A&M Club, Texas A&M University Hispanic Network and the Reveille Club of Houston to support current Texas A&M student scholarships and student organizations.
Questions? Contact Hector Cavazos ’74 at devlacav@aol.com or 713-598-6096.

Cypress Aggie Happy Hour & Pickleball
2025-09-25 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, September 25
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.

Downtown Lunch
2025-10-09 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-11-13 11:30 - 13:00 | The Houston Club, 910 Louisiana St, Floor 49, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Downtown Networking Lunch:
When: 2nd Thursday
Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: The Houston Club (910 Louisiana St, Floor 49)
Cost: $30 for a 3-Course Meal
Click here to buy tickets
Parking: Validated parking is available in the 811 Louisiana Garage, located caddy-corner to the building. We will provide validation stickers to use when exiting the garage. If you prefer, nearby surface lots are also available at your discretion.
** Thank you to Validated Parking Sponsor: Wealth Design Group & Centura Benefit Solutions
Directions: Enter the lobby at 910 Louisiana Street and take the elevator to the 48th floor. Then, follow the signage to the “Houston Club Elevators” up to the 49th floor. Upon arrival, the front desk Concierge will direct you to our lunch

Aggie Business, Beer & Bones
2025-10-09 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.
When: Thursday, October 9
Where: Brass Tap Katy (7109 Katy Gaston Road, Richmond. Near the Westpark Tollway & Grand Parkway)
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
** We are pleased to support a local Aggie-owned business!
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.

Traditions Lunch
2025-10-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
October Featured Speaker:
Jorvorskie Lane ’09
** Win a custom personalized autograph jersey!
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

An Evening with Chancellor Glenn Hegar
2025-10-23 17:30 - 21:00 | Pappas Bros. Steakhouse Downtown, 1200 McKinney Street, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
The Houston A&M Club is proud to host Texas A&M System Chancellor Glenn Hegar on Thursday, October 23 at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse Downtown.
This special engagement includes a 4-course meal and remarks by Chancellor Hegar. Seating is limited and early reservations are highly recommended.
Register HERE: https://chancellor.muradbid.com
UPDATE: The event is SOLD OUT! Email melinda@houstonags.com to join the waitlist.
THANK YOU to our Maroon Sponsors:
Harris Pappas ’66 & Chris Pappas
Barney Gershen ’69
Larry Levine ’71
Nancy & Arthur Brand
White Sponsors:
Shelly deZevallos ’04
Texas A&M Institute of Biosciences & Technology
Shawn Lafferty ’90

Cypress Aggie Happy Hour & Pickleball
2025-10-23 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, October 23
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.

Traditions Lunch
2025-11-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
November Featured Speaker:
Omar Garza ’15, CEO, Saddle Ridge Capital Partners
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
