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08/24/2017

Click here to support Zack's 2nd surgery organized by Stephany Lawrence Isaacs

https://www.gofundme.com/zacks-2nd-surgery. Zack's dream of serving in the military to protect our was shattered with a failed surgery. Our support is a Blessing.

Due to a possible faulty titanium screw that completely fractured itself from the screw head Zack has to endure another long, painful surgery. He has to be opened back up and the hardware has to be replaced, with hopes there is no infection. Due to his pain he was terminated from his employment a...

06/29/2016

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09/26/2014

Solutions in the Land - Chase Mission Main Street Grants

https://www.missionmainstreetgrants.com/business/detail/16277

The SOLUTIONS IN THE LAND Initiative has submitted an application to the CHASE MISSION MAIN STREET GRANT PROGRAM. Our company strongly supports the work that they are doing to make positive changes in our FOOD and FARMING SYSTEMS that directly impacts our HEALTH and LOCAL COMMUNITIES across America and the world.

Part of the CHASE decision process is getting votes from colleagues.
Here is a link to VOTE for this critically important initiative Solutions in the Land

We greatly appreciate your VOTE and support!

Vote for Solutions in the Land at https://www.missionmainstreetgrants.com/business/detail/16277 - Chase's $3M Mission Main Street Grants program for Small Business is in full swing! Apply or vote today! Learn more here: www.missionmainstreetgrants.com

01/29/2013

HOUSTON- based HOUZE (the "ZE" stands for Zero Energy) is a finalist for SMART GRID NEWS COMPANIES TO WATCH. The company builds zero energy homes that produce their own electricity from natural gas.
Today is the last day to VOTE online (see the attached link). Houstonians, let's show our support!

http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/news/Part-4-We-re-not-done-yet---meet-6-more-nominees-for-2013-Smart-Grid-Companies-to-Watch-5432.html/?fpt#.UQf_LHy9KSN

12/01/2012

Energy-efficient home powered by natural gas - Houston weather, traffic, news | FOX 26 | MyFoxHousto

HOUSTON MAYOR PARKER UNVEILS MOST ADVANCED ZERO ENERGY HOMES. Discovery Channel Remember in Houston when Highland Village, Texas

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/story/20220867/2012/11/29/energy-efficient-home-powered-by-natural-gas?clienttype=printable

You might think a house loaded with cutting edge, energy efficient technology, would cost too much for most people. But a brand new home buying option has emerged that might change that.

05/21/2012

Killen to open steakhouse in the Heights

Great news for the city of Houston and the Historic Heights!
Killen's Steakhouse is as good as it gets in the USA!!!

Which means that in short order, Inner Loop fans of his restaurant's mighty steaks, killer fried shrimp and opulent side dishes will no longer have to make the trek to Pearland to enjoy them. A couple will be drawn from the menu Killen did for a dinner at the James Beard House in New York City last...

03/30/2012

HOUSTON HOME BUILDER WINS INTERNATIONAL AWARD
"Houston-based Allegro Builders was awarded top honors for custom interior design and building excellence at the International Builders Show. A three-story custom home in the historic Woodland Heights neighborhood was recognized for its interior design and its innovative outdoor living spaces, including a rooftop terrace with skyline view. The design features a family room, kitchen, dining on the third floor and bedrooms and a library on the second floor. The award was made at "The Nationals," an annual competition sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders, where Allegro was also recognized with five Silver Awards. The builder plans to unveil a series of zero energy affordable homes targeting first-time home buyers, empty nesters and veterans this summer." HOUSTON CHRONICLE March 26, 2012 www.AllegroBuilders.com

01/18/2012

National Energy Independence is within Reach by 2016, According to Advanced Energy Center of America

As the "World's Energy Center", we should make this a major topic in Houston during this election season.

The Advanced Energy Center (AEC) is dedicated to establishing energy independence, protecting the environment, national security, affordable energy an

12/01/2011

eDay2016

Which Presidential candidate is most likely to lead America to energy independence from foreign oil? Remember in Houston when Discovery Channel Uptown Park Houston Democrats Positively Republican!

eNERGY INDEPENDENCE DAY 07.04.16

10/21/2011

Do you like traditional bungalows or modern home designs?

08/02/2011

Happy Fatz

HAPPY FATZ is a great new discovery (BEST HOT DOGS; BEST DESSERTS) along "Restaurant Row" in the The Heights Life along White Oak. Check it out during White Linen Night in the Heights, Uptown Park Houston, Houston Galleria, Discovery Green, Highland Village CELEBRATIONS.

Gourmet Hotdogs and Divine Cakes, Cheesecakes, and Desserts. Rated Best Cheesecake in Houston, by Yelp Reviews. Delivery available!

07/05/2011

No Instant Fix Coming for the Housing Market

Texas is best housing market.... that's the good news for....Houston Galleria, Uptown Park Houston, Highland Village, Rice Village - Houston and Remember in Houston when

The nation’s housing market has pulled out of the deepest pits. But it’s going to take more time for a full recovery to arrive and the market is going to go through more pain before it happens.

06/01/2011

First taste of Down House | Houston Restaurants | 29-95.com

Wow, what a great review from Chronicle's Alison Cook. Chef Chandler Rothbard is a rising star in the food world. Down House is now open for lunch drawing from Discovery Green, Houston Galleria, Uptown Park Houston, Highland Village. Remember in Houston when we grew and sold local organic veggies, fruit, meat...w

The check for my breakfast at Down House, a new restaurant in the Heights, arrived tucked into a vintage copy of What Darwin Saw, an excerpted account of the great scientist's voyages on the Beagle.

05/27/2011

Best new hot spot for breakfast and "competition level" coffee is Down House Houston in the Historic Houston Heights Live (Yale at 18th) only minutes from Houston Galleria, Uptown Park Houston, Highland Village. Remember in Houston when the Heights was just a concept

05/03/2011

Houston Developers Starting New Office Buildings

Ralph Bivins reports good news for real estate in several areas near Discovery Green, Houston Galleria, The Woodlands, Uptown Park , One Park Place - HoustonHouston ...and more!

Houston developers have several new office projects on the drawing boards and construction will begin on at least one new project in a few weeks.

04/04/2011

Houston Marine Moms - Current Events

You're invited: SUPPORT OUR TROOPS EVENT,Saturday, 4/9/11, 10am-2pm at 12705 South Kirkwood, Stafford, Texas 77477. Donations: Checks, PayPal and or Protein to keep our Marines Fit are appreciated. Discovery Green, Uptown Park Houston, HOUSTON UPTOWN, Houston Galleria, Remember in Houston when, @[160856516186:2

03/24/2011

Apartment Boom Changing the Bleak Condition of Architecture Firms

Renting is cool, again. According to many financial experts is very underrated. Apartment boom is taking place in key area locations near Discovery Green, Houston Galleria, Uptown Park Houston, Rice Village - Houston, The Woodlands, Sugar Land Town Square, One Park Place - Houstonand more...

With construction down, the job market for architects has been brutal in the last couple of years. A few points of light are shining in one of the darkest corners of the nations economy, the personnel departments at architecture firms.

03/07/2011

Prime Property | Blogging Houston real estate with Nancy Sarnoff | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

HOUSTON CHRONICLE REPORT: Phoenicia Specialty Foods TARGETED TO OPEN MAY 15th on ground floor of One Park Place - Houston across from Discovery Green and HESS Tower - Houston.

The store pushed its opening date from December to April 1, in time for the Final Four, but there were hiccups in the design of the plumbing and electric lines. They had to be redone before the store could move in, said Marvy Finger, developer of the luxury apartment tower the store will call home.

03/05/2011

Big Happy Birthday out to Nanette Kerensky !!! Have a spectacular day.

02/07/2011

Houston Land Market Regains A Pulse in 2011

Good news for all areas of town including: Houston Galleria, The Woodlands, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, Highland Village, Rice Village - Houston, Houston Heights "Showcase of Homes"

The land market in Houston Texas is optimistic following exceptionally slow sales for the last few years. Inner loop tracts are doing well, while suburb tracts still face finance challenges.

02/06/2011

Okay Texans, Packers or Steelers?
Ask your friends to vote too.
We want to send Big D a message.

01/14/2011

Home Building to Enjoy Uptick in 2011

Houston-based real estate journalist Ralph Bivins is reporting LIVE from the International Home Builders Show. The forecast for real estate is promising for Houston.... good news for Houston Galleria , Highland Village , River Oaks Shopping Center , Market Street - The Woodlands, Discovery Green and m

Chief Economist for the NAHB predicts there will be 575,000 single-family housing starts nationally in 2011, a 21 percent gain over the 475,000 starts reported last year.

01/08/2011

Tootsies & Highland Village in a standoff: Front entrance blocked, sale goes on - 2011-Jan-07

This will be fascinating to see what happens? Stay tuned for updates on CultureMap and get the real scoop at Highland Village and TOOTSIES FB sites.
Other weekend activities:
Discovery Green: Ice Sculpting Event
Houston Galleria: Major Post-Holiday Sales
Houston Rockets: Utah vs Rockets

Employees at Tootsies were surprised to arrive at work at the Highland Village shopping center Friday morning to discover that the windows had been blacked out, the sign had been ...

12/29/2010

Celebrity Cupcakes

2010 was the "Year of the Cupcake"..... Best cupcakes in Houston are in Rice Village - Houston area at Celebrity Cupcakes. They are celebrating the award with special New Year's Eve cupcakes. Congrats!

Organic fresh fruit, organic milk from Texas farms and cage free eggs. Celebrity Cupcakes are handcrafted from the finest ingredients, and baked from scratch in small batches.

12/28/2010

103 years after William A. Wilson introduced Woodland Heights, the family of William A. Wilson announces that they are looking to acquire lots and/or homes that may need to be remodeled in areas near downtown Houston, Houston Galleria and HOUSTON UPTOWN according to their agent, [email protected].

10/11/2010

Location, location, Facebook: Realtors embrace a new social network mantra - 2010-Oct-11

Today's CultureMap article focuses on the impact of Facebook on real estate marketing including the Houston Galleria. Remember in Houston when real estate was marketed by classified ads and yard signs.

The methods of marketing real estate have evolved since the prehistoric Realtor planted the first “for sale” sign in a front lawn of a caveman’s home. The classified ad in ...

10/09/2010

An infusion of Fusion > River Oaks Examiner > Lifestyles > Texas

Fall Fusion news River Oaks Shopping Center.

An infusion of Fusion > River Oaks Examiner > Lifestyles > Texas

10/08/2010

The Galleria

Beautiful weekend for shopping this weekend at the Houston Galleria.

The Galleria is Houston's premier shopping destination. Discover the shopping center’s 400 stores and restaurants, including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s and more.

10/08/2010

Contest « SHOP HIGHLAND VILLAGE

Have to noticed the trend towards online personal shoppers? Check out Chloe @ Highland Village, or others at Houston Galleria, River Oaks Shopping Center, HOUSTON UPTOWN, Market Street - The Woodlands ...to name a few.

09/29/2010

Iron Chef Watch Party at Stella Sola This Sunday!

Will Bryan Caswell be the next Iron Chef?

09/04/2010

Police Find Illegally Booted Cars In Private Houston Lots - Houston News Story - KPRC Houston

Have you ever been "booted"? What are your options? Small claims court is a good starting place. Or contact Judge Judy.
"Booting" is giving Downtown Houston a bad image.... Please let Annise Parker, Office of the Mayor | City of Houston and Judge Ed Emmett know your thoughts.

KPRC-NBC TV identifies two companies doing the "booting" in downtown Houston. The owner of booting company Parking Matrix, Bruce Lapree, said his company gets very few complaints, and when trouble is reported, he said they are dealt with before court action is needed.The other parking boot company, Premier Parking Management, has drawn some unusual complaints.

HOUSTON -- Police rule more than 130 parking boots to be illegal on private parking lots throughout downtown Houston, but people are forced to pay up regardless. Wednesday, July 28, 2010.

08/19/2010

FINALISTS FOR 'BEST SHOPPING EXPERIENCE IN GREATER HOUSTON AREA': Highland Village, Houston Galleria, River Oaks Shopping Center, Uptown Park Houston, Rice Village, Market Street - The Woodlands, Sugar Land Town Square, Houston Pavilions ...... your favorite?

08/06/2010

White Linen Night in the Heights

White Linen Night in the Heights

08/03/2010

Back to School Shopping this weekend Houston Galleria, HOUSTON UPTOWN, TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER, Discovery Green.....

07/20/2010

First Moon Landing 1969

Man on the Moon.... 41 years ago today!

The video of the very first moon landing of the apollo 11 mission in 1969! Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon with his now legenday words "One small step for man, a giant leap for mankind." This is a truly amazing video and it was in 1969!!! If you think about it, you have orde...