Arabia News

Arabia is bringing the fun to the Katy Rice Harvest Festival Parade! Fezzes on, smiles ready, and Shrine spirit on full display! We love getting out in the community, entertaining the kids, and sharing the fellowship and purpose that make Arabia special. A big shout-out to our Nobles and ladies representing Arabia and helping spread awareness of Shriners Children’s! Get in where you fit in—and bring a friend!

On October 2nd, Arabia was proud to welcome campers from Shriners Children’s Texas as they departed for Camp For All! Through its partnership with Shriners Children’s Texas, Camp For All provides barrier-free, inclusive camp experiences for children with physical, medical, and developmental challenges—a place to explore, make friends, try something new, and enjoy the simple joy of being a kid. For us, being part of their send-off was a heartfelt reminder of why we do what we

What can you say about the Baytown Shrine Club? They cook for events, raise money and awareness for Shriners Children’s Texas, show up for parades, and bring plenty of fun and fellowship wherever they go. Oh, and bringing in new Nobles? That’s becoming their specialty and at last nights meeting they did just that! Please join me in welcoming Brother Juan Gracia to Arabia Shriners! Juan, we’re glad you’re here. Baytown Shrine Club, keep up the great work! Get in where you fit

The first shots of the weekend set the tone right away: Arabia came ready to compete, laugh, reconnect, and represent. The Texas Shrine Provost Guard Fall Invitational Shoot got underway at the Maskat Shrine shooting range with all the right ingredients for a memorable weekend. There was friendly competition on the line, plenty of good-natured ribbing, and the kind of fellowship that turns a shoot into something bigger than the scores posted at the end of the day. Arabia made

Some community events do more than bring people together for a good day on the water. They help carry hope farther than any single person or organization could on its own. Arabia Shriners extends a heartfelt shout-out and THANK YOU to the Seabrook Saltwater Derby for its tremendous support of the Arabia Shriners 1st Lady’s Project supporting Shriners Children’s Texas. Arabia Shriners was proud to be part of the event today, standing alongside the people who made it possible a

Some days feel made for a parade. The streets fill with waving hands, music carries down the route, and every smile seems to make the day a little brighter. That was the spirit as the Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo kicked off its 90th-anniversary celebration with the annual parade. Arabia Shriners were proud to be part of the tradition, bringing good cheer, friendly faces, and a little Fez flair to the route. For 90 years, the Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo has brought fami

Arabia showed up at the Pasadena Rodeo Parade on September 5, 2026, to have a little fun, entertain some kids, and share the spirit of Shriners. Mission accomplished! Tonight, the Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo presented Arabia with a Spirit Award for “Most Enthusiastic Unit” in the parade! Thank you to every Noble who came out and brought the energy. And thank you to the Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo for this wonderful honor. We had a blast! Special Thanks to our Parade

Arabia’s first Stated Meeting after the summer break brought the room back to life in the best way. Good food, generous hearts, important business, and new Nobles all came together for a night that reminded everyone why showing up matters. After a season away from regular Stated Meetings, the evening gave Arabia a chance to reconnect, catch up on key updates, and look ahead to decisions that will shape the future. There was plenty to celebrate, but there was also important wo

What a great night at the Montgomery County Texas Shrine Club meeting! Fantastic fellowship, plenty of smiles, and the kind of Shriner spirit that makes every gathering special. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening such a success! There’s always something happening at Arabia—come be part of the fun! Get in where you fit in—and bring a friend!

The Arabia Clown Jewels on September 15th—and no other unit brings smiles quite like our clowns! Are you looking for a unit where fun, fellowship, and laughter take center stage? Well, like the song says… “Bring in the Clowns!” Come join the fun, spread some smiles, and discover where you belong! Get in where you fit in—and bring a friend!

A huge thank you to #WildWellControl! On September 14th, Arabia Shriners was proud to join Wild Well Control at The Clubs of Kingwood for their 30th Annual Golf Blowout benefiting Shriners Children's Texas. What began as a cause close to founder Joe Bowden Sr.’s heart has grown into an incredible tradition of generosity and fellowship. Over 30 years, this tournament has raised more than $2 million to help children and families receive life-changing care. That kind of lasting

Engines, handshakes, and easy laughter set the tone for another memorable Arabia Motor Corps meeting on September 10th. The room had the kind of energy that makes Shrinedom special: familiar faces catching up, new conversations starting, and everyone finding a reason to smile. This was not just another date on the calendar. It was a reminder of what happens when good people gather around shared interests, service, and brotherhood. The wheels may have brought the group togethe

A good rodeo parade does more than move down a street. It brings out the people, vehicles, uniforms, costumes, horses, families, and local pride that make a community feel connected. That was the spirit as Illustrious Sir Otto Akers, members of the Arabia Clown Jewels, and the Arabia Hot Rods took part in the Pasadena, TX Rodeo Parade. Their appearance added humor, color, and classic parade energy to an event known for celebrating western heritage, local service, and hometown

Let the good times roll! The Arabia Bowlers launched their season this evening with a wonderful dinner, warm fellowship, and plenty of excitement for the year ahead. The night was all about connection, laughter, and getting ready for another season on the lanes. Even better, the team is welcoming new bowlers to join the fun. A great season starts with good fellowship. A joyful start to the season The kickoff dinner gave everyone a chance to catch up, meet new faces, and build

A new circus season does not begin with a single announcement. It begins with a room full of Nobles, clubs, and units looking back at what they built together, then looking ahead at what they are ready to do next. Yesterday was one of those days for Arabia Shriners. We gathered to celebrate the clubs and units that represented Arabia at TSA and Imperial. We recognized accomplishments earned through dedication, pride, and steady effort. We honored the groups whose hard work he

What a night at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Arabia Shriners showed up in full force for the Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner concert, bringing energy, fellowship, and a purpose bigger than the music. Arabia Shriners brought heart and hospitality to concert night. Fezzes were out and the crowd felt it The fezzes were easy to spot, and so was the spirit behind them. Volunteers worked the crowd, welcomed guests, shared smiles, and helped turn a concert night into a night of

Some nights remind everyone why fellowship sits at the heart of the Shrine. Good food helps, of course. A welcoming room helps too. But the real strength of an evening comes from the people around the table, the conversations that carry across dinner, and the shared commitment to keeping the fraternity active, growing, and connected. That was the spirit of another great night with the Northeast Shrine Club at Hofbrau Steakhouse in Porter, Texas. The meal brought Nobles togeth

What a great night in Baytown. Arabia’s Divan had the privilege of making an Official Visit to the Baytown Shrine Club, and the welcome could not have been warmer. From the first handshake to the last laugh of the evening, the room carried the spirit that makes Shrinedom special. Good food, strong fellowship, and a shared commitment to a greater mission made the night one to remember. A full room set the tone for a memorable evening in Baytown. Baytown Shrine Club gave Arabia

Some nights remind everyone why fellowship matters so much. The annual Ladies Appreciation Dinner hosted by the Arabia Clown Jewels at the Monument Inn was one of those nights, filled with good food, easy laughter, and a room full of gratitude. The evening brought together members of the Arabia Shrine family to recognize the incredible ladies who support the Clown Jewels throughout the year. Their encouragement, patience, time, and steady dedication help make so much possible

Some nights remind us exactly why the work matters. At the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, music filled the air as Styx and Chicago took the stage. For Arabia Shriners, the evening carried an even deeper purpose. It was a chance to stand with the community, enjoy fellowship, and help raise awareness and support for Shriners Children’s. Concert nights bring people together in a special way. Friends arrive ready to sing along. Families gather under the lights.