From the Spindletop Cooks Cookbook: Spindletop Mint Punch
Spindletop Mint Punch 5 cans apple juice (42-ounce can) 5 cans pineapple juice (42-ounce can) 4 cans frozen limeade 4 cans frozen lemonade 6 quarts gingerale 4 cups sugar oil of peppermint (1 ounce or to taste) food coloring (red or green to desired color) Mix all ingredients together, including water as directed on limeade […]
Spindletop Classic Blueberry Pie
Spindletop Classic Blueberry Pie “thanks to Betty Crocker!” Ingredients: Pastry 2 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup shortening 4 to 6 tablespoons cold water Filling ¾ cup sugar ½ cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, if desired 6 cups fresh blueberries 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon butter, […]
Spindletop Charities is Steadfast in its Mission to Support Houston’s At-Risk Children
For 55 years, Spindletop Charities, Inc. has been a vital partner in the Greater Houston community helping our most precious resource – children. Our mission is to enhance the lives of at-risk youth through funding and volunteering from the oil and gas industry, while promoting fellowship and networking among our participants. Take a stroll through […]
2019 Spindletop Toy Drive Spreads Holiday Cheer to At-Risk Kids
The Spindletop Toy Drive brings joy to children each year during the holiday season. As guests arrive at the Spindletop Holiday Ball, they are greeted by “thank you’s” from the 6th grade YES Prep elves as their gifts are collected. From age-appropriate books to toys to clothing, the generosity of our Holiday Ball guests spreads […]
2019 Weatherford Walks Names Spindletop as a Beneficiary
Weatherford employees and their families enjoyed a beautiful day in November at Sam Houston Race Park. This annual event, hosted by Weatherford International, is unique in that the attendees have the rare occasion to walk the horse race track, followed by family enjoyment and great food and activities for all ages. This year, Weatherford included […]
OTC Donates $300,000 to Spindletop
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) celebrated its Golden Jubilee in May 2019 and in doing so recognized Spindletop Charities, Inc. with a generous $300,000 grant. The beautiful gala attended by several hundred OTC corporate participants gathered to kick-off the OTC Week events and celebrate its 50th anniversary. While many were familiar with Spindletop Charities, many […]
Emerging Leaders Host Inaugural Spindletop Unity in Community
A Day of Volunteering and Fellowship Generously Underwritten by National Oilwell Varco In November of 2019, the Spindletop Emerging Leader Steering Committee hosted its inaugural flagship event, Spindletop Unity in Community, a day of volunteering and fellowship. Nearly 100 volunteers from across the oil and gas industry dispersed among five different charities serving at-risk youth […]
Educational & Fun Summer Activities for Kids
With summer in full swing and many summer programs cancelled, we know many of you with kids at home are looking for ways to keep your children engaged in activities and provide educational opportunities when possible. YES Prep Public Schools, one of our charity partners, has put together links by subject and grade levels of […]
From the Spindletop Cooks Cookbook: Spindletop BBQ Chicken Baste
Spindletop BBQ Chicken Baste 1 stick butter or margarine Juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic salt 1 ½ teaspoons paprika 2 whole chickens Melt butter and stir in other ingredients. Baste on chicken with a pastry brush until chicken is done. Chicken will cook to a beautiful golden color. The recipe […]
Spindletop Hosts the Inaugural STEM Saturday with YDC in 2019
Inaugural STEM Saturday at Youth Development Center Youth Development Center (YDC) is an afterschool program that offers exemplary academic development to struggling students in grades 1 through 6. While nurturing the whole child, the program focuses on developing literacy and math skills to help students from economically disadvantaged households become successful in school. In April […]