Below is the information for opening the utility accounts in your name.  The phone and cable will be disconnected on Nov. 5, and the water, gas and electricity will be disconnected on Nov. 6.  (If you make the calls prior to these dates and give them the Nov. 6th date, then the water, gas and electricity will not actually be turned off in the house.)
 
Electricity............Reliant  713-207-7777
 
Gas....................Reliant  713-659-2111
 
Water.................City of Houston  713-371-1400
 
Cable.................Time Warner  713-462-9000
 
Phone................SWB  1-800-585-7928
                         AT&T  1-800-222-0300
 
The number for the home alarm permit is 713-988-0041 (City of Houston).  The permits are valid for 1 year and you must have one on record or the police will not respond.
 
The closing is on Nov. 5th at 10am in the office of Commonwealth Land Title located at 2001 Kirby, Suite 1011, 713-522-5700 (Kirby and San Felipe).
 
I am paying Cheli to clean the house on Tuesday, Nov. 6th and her number is 713-465-3102 (cell 281-610-6891).
 
We are staying at the Sheraton Suites from Nov. 1-8 (713-586-2444) and my cell number is 713-385-7575 if you have any other questions.  
 
I think this covers the basic items, let me know if you need anything else.  Have a good weekend!
 
Shanna