The American Legion
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Covid-19
Masks are required to enter and
to move around the facilities.
Once seated masks may be
removed. Social distancing will
be practiced and temperatures
will be checked.
Post 490
Blast
Date: 10/22/2020
Club Room
We are now classified as a
restaurant. Our primary sales
must be food. We are asking
that each patron purchase a
food item so we can stay open!
Bar food, sandwiches and salads
will be served all hours.
Notices & Bulletins
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Meetings
General Membership
Meetings are held on the 2nd
Wednesday of each month at
7:00 PM. The Board of
Trustees meet on the 1st
Tuesday of each month at 6:30
PM. The Executive Committee
meets first Wednesday each
month at 7:00 PM
Purple
Heart Post
Our post is recognized as a
Purple Heart Post.
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Annual Events & News
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Post 490 host many events throughout the year. Due to Covid-19 events in 2020 have been reduced, we intend to resume normal operations
very soon. Past events have included AirShow viewing event, Crawfish Boil, Holiday Parties, Hall Rental events, Superbowl & other Sports event
watch parties, with a few off-site events scheduled throughout the year, like Golf Tournaments, VA patient visits, and support of local veterans.
Annual AirShow Viewing Event
The annual CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow
is an community event presented by the
volunteer efforts of the Houston Wing, Gulf
Coast Wing, and Tora! Tora! Tora! of the
Commemorative Air Force, with support from
the Lone Star Flight Museum, Collings
Foundation-Houston based. Many people
park and watch the event from the Post, we
also sponsor disabled and recovery veterans
at the event providing comradeship, food,
soda and a great view.
Walk of Honor
The trustees of Post 490 are sponsoring a
program to build brick walkway at the post to the
fire pit, with laser engraved bricks in honor of
veterans that may have made some impact in
your life. See Flyer for details and ordering.
Our Commander Terry Contella
Every year the post holds elections for
officers for each of the 4 parts of the post
legion family. American Legion, Auxiliary,
Legion Riders & the Sons of the American
Legion. To see the officer list click on the
button above.
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00AM-1:00PM
American Legion South Houston Post 490
11702 Old Galveston Road, Houston, Texas 77034
Office Phone (281) 481-1179 Club Room (281) 481-5686 Fax (281) 481-0257
From the Commander:
Let me start by saying thank you to every-
one for all the participation over the past
couple of months. We had our school sup-
ply drive and donated 75 backpacks to the
Bridge, our membership drive was a huge
success with over 200 participants, our
tailgating cook-off and 1st cornhole tour-
nament had over 200 participants and an
outstanding show of support for our
Hurricane Laura drive and the Air Show.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Chili Cook-Off & Car Show
Sat, Jan 16th, 2021
Kitchen Now Open
Christmas gifts must be
back by Dec. 12th, 2020
