I am in what was formerly call "Ball".
I forgot to tell you to check this:
http://www.click2houston.com/index.html
I'm quite familiar with that neighborhood, so I figured that's where you were staying.
On that note, I must caution you about driving in the Alexandria/Pineville area, and especially on the Ball strip of Hwy 165. It's very, very dangerous even without all the extra traffic in the area, a stretch of road which is notorious for accidents. I personally was stopped at a red light near the Pineville Wal-Mart and some moron smashed into the back of my car and totaled it. There are also quite a few logging trucks in the area, and they don't always have their jagged cargo securely fastened. Hopefully they won't be on the road in such windy conditions, but I figured I should bring that to your attention.
If you want to explore your surroundings for breakfast tomorrow morning, check out the strip mall by Ball Foods. There is a new, cute little restaurant called Lee-Lee's Coffee Depot that serves beignets. If you're still in town on Sunday, you might enjoy going to the Paradise Baptist Church. It's a nice congregation.
Well, I've got to get caught up on the live thread before I go to sleep. I just wanted to welcome you to the area, and hope you enjoy your stay in Alexandria/Pineville. Goodnight!