Ricos Mexican Grill Opens The Woodlands Area Restaurant In Indian Springs Shopping Center

Rico's Mexican Grill has opened its seventh Mexican food restaurant in the Indian Springs Shopping Center, located at 6777 Woodlands Parkway, in The Woodlands, Tx.

Rico's Mexican Grill in Indian Springs offers the tasty Rico's menu favorites long-time customers have come to love.

Also, it offers all of Rico's customer-friendly incentives, which include:

- Kid's Eat Free on Sundays
- 20% discount for all teachers
- 15% discount for senior citizens
- free ice cream for kids every day

With the 2004 opening of Rico's Hacienda in The Woodlands' Alden Bridge Shopping Center off Kuykendahl and Research Forest Dr., the home-grown concept of Rico's started.

A second location opened in 2007, with Casa Rico's in Shenandoah, located at 1620 Research Forest Dr., at the intersection of Six Pines Dr.,.

That opening was followed by the 2008 opening of Rico's Grill, located at 314 Sawdust Rd.

Three other Rico's were opened in Kingwood, Tx, and the north Houston, Tx area of Champions Forest in 2007.

The Indian Springs Rico's includes a relaxing outdoor patio that seats up to 24 patrons and a private dining room that seats up to 60.

All Rico's locations offer diverse weekend brunch and happy hour specials, and are open seven days a week.

For social events, private parties and business meetings, catering is available, and Rico's offers delivery service and pick-up as well.

Please feel free to call 281-292-2222 for more information about Rico's in the Indian Springs Shopping Center.

Please feel free to call Jennifer Scott at 713-367-6080 to inquire about Rico's catering.

Rico's is located in The Woodlands, by beautiful subdivisions like Town Center and Alden Bridge.

Source: thewoodlands.net

The Woodlands Community Invited to Spring Fling

In conjunction with the Montgomery County Beautification Association, Lone Star College-Montgomery in The Woodlands, Tx is scheduled to host "Spring Fling: Celebrating Nature in our Community" on Saturday, March 27, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Including hands-on learning exhibits, arts & crafts, inflatable games, tree giveaway, music, food and more, a full range of family-friendly activities is slated.

According to Linda Corbin, director of facilities at Lone Star College-Montgomery and co-coordinator of the event, the free community-wide event is held annually to celebrate all aspects of nature, and this year's emphasis in on birds.

A range of community partners concerned with preservation of natural resources will include educational exhibits.

The Texas Forest Service, the Houston Bonsai Society, and Texas Parks and Wildlife are also set to be present.

Also, Lone Star College-Montgomery's office of student activities and a range of student organizations participate in the event.

Youth and adult volunteers will offer school-age children a range of environmental science-based activities.

An opening ceremony at 9:00 a.m. is set to include the reading of a proclamation from the Governor's Office and the Montgomery County Commissioners Court identifying Monday, March 22 - Sunday, March 28 as "Montgomery County Arbor Day Week," with many special guests and county dignitaries in attendance.

There is scheduled to be a special presentation from Woodforest National Bank (sponsor of the Arbor Day student poster contest) to the Texas Forest Service, following the proclamation.

A tree planting ceremony featuring local students, public and college officials will conclude the opening ceremony.

Feel free to contact Linda Corbin at 936 273-7312 for more information or questions about Spring Fling.

Lone Star College-Montgomery is located in The Woodlands, by tremendous subdivisions like Panther Creek and Sterling Ridge.

Source: woodlandsonline.com

Featured Grogans Mill Homes in The Woodlands

At 51 Royal Fern Dr. in The Woodlands, Tx, there is a masonry stucco and stone home in Grogan's Mill, with beautiful sunset views. There are 4 fireplaces featured in this 5 bedroom, 5 full and 3 half bathroom home. The kitchen has a gas Viking cooktop, double Thermador ovens, granite and maple counters. The home has a fully paneled study. The den has a cathedral ceiling, with A-Frame beams. All bathrooms are updated.

Price: $1,575,000.00
Features: 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full Baths (3 Half), 6435 Sq Ft
Type: Single-Family
Subdivision: The Woodlands Grogan's 64
County: Montgomery
Area: Montgomery County SW
Location: The Woodlands
Style: Traditional
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1993
Builder: Tom Cox
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 5 full 3 half
Sq Ft: 6435 Sq Ft
Lot Size: 19837 sq. ft.
Broker: Coldwell Banker United
MLS#: 10586498

At 95 S. Tranquil Path Dr. in The Woodlands, Tx, there is a Mediterranean home in Grogan's Mill, with 2 downstairs bedrooms, a courtyard at the entry, huge master bedroom. The master bathroom comes with his & hers closets. The game room is downstairs, and 2 staircases lead upstairs to an additional 3 bedrooms, media center, computer work area and a library.

Price: $1,397,500.00
Features: 5 Bedrooms, 6 Full Baths (2 Half), 6500 Sq Ft
Type: Single-Family
Subdivision: The Woodlands Grogan's 61
County: Montgomery
Area: Montgomery County SW
Location: The Woodlands
Style: Traditional
New Construction: Yes
Year Built: 2010
Builder: Partners in Building
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 6 full 2 half
Sq Ft: 6500 Sq Ft
Lot Size: 84906 sq. ft.
Broker: Partners in Building LP
MLS#: 63761544

View more details of the gorgeous Grogan's Mill community in The Woodlands.

Lone Star College-Montgomery Hosting Sneak Peek for Potential Students

If The Woodlands, Tx residents are interested in getting a Sneak Peek at the opportunities awaiting at Lone Star College-Montgomery, the college is scheduled to open its doors to The Woodlands community.

Lone Star College-Montgomery is set to open its doors on Tuesday evening, April 6, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The college will be open for:

- assistance with completing college applications
- campus tours
- help with financial aid and class registration
- information regarding college programs and courses, as well as student organizations

Free t-shirts, food, door prizes, giveaways and more are set to be available while supplies last.

"We invite community members of all ages, including high school students and their parents, to come out to the campus for Sneak Peek," said Steve Scheffler, dean of college relations.

He added, "LSC-Montgomery will exceed your expectations. We have exceptional faculty and staff, and a wide range of programs to satisfy anyone's interest. Not only that, we are undergoing a tremendous campus expansion and will open three new buildings, a parking garage, and a full-service campus in Conroe, all within the next 12 months. It's an exciting time to be at LSC-Montgomery."

Similar Sneak Peek events are scheduled to take place on the same date and times at all other Lone Star College System campuses, including:

- Lone Star College-Kingwood
- Lone Star College-Cy-Fair
- Lone Star College-Tomball

Lone Star College-Montgomery is located in The Woodlands, by wonderful neighborhoods like Harper's Landing and Indian Springs.

Source: woodlandsonline.com

Technology Land Investments, L.P. Purchases Land in The Woodlands for Building

Technology Land Investments, L.P. has purchased a 3.8-acre site on Technology Forest Drive in The Woodlands, Tx.

According to Dan Leverett, vice president of commercial for The Woodlands Development Company, the land was purcahsed for construction of a 50,000-square-foot professional/office building.

According to leasing agent Jeff Beard of The J. Beard Real Estate Company, L.P., later this year or early in 2011, the building is scheduled to be available.

Pre-leasing for the land is currently underway.

Feel free to call Beard at 281-367-2220 for information about the land purchase.

Technology Land Investments, L.P. was represented by Beard.

Cody R. Christoph and Todd N. Edmonds of Colliers Texas represented The Woodlands Development Company.

Technology Forest Drive is located in The Woodlands, by luxurious subdivisions like Carlton Woods and Carlton Woods Creekside.

Source: thewoodlands.net

Featured East Shore Homes in The Woodlands

At 190 W. Breezy Way in The Woodlands, Tx, there is a luxurious home in East Shore, with the ''Colonial Cottage'' floorplan as the largest townhome in Oasis Pointe. Southern Coastal architecture features a metal roof, hardie plank siding, ornate trims and multiple balconies. Interior finishes include a stunning spiral staircase, granite kitchen, hardwood floors, an elegant master retreat and spectacular views.

Price: $599,900.00
Features: 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths (1 Half), 3216 Sq Ft
Type: Townhouse/Condo
Subdivision: East Shore
County: Montgomery
Area: Montgomery County SW
Location: The Woodlands
Style: Other Style
New Construction: No
Year Built: 2007
Builder: McVaugh Custom Homes
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3 full 1 half
Sq Ft: 3216 Sq Ft
Lot Size: 2336 sq. ft.
Broker: Heritage Texas Properties
MLS#: 71185834

At 31 Rafters Row in The Woodlands, Tx, there is a luxurious home in East Shore, with the ''Colonial Cottage'' floorplan as the largest townhome in Oasis Pointe. Southern Coastal architecture features a metal roof, hardie plank siding, ornate trims and multiple balconies. Interior finishes include a stunning spiral staircase, granite kitchen, hardwood floors, an elegant master retreat and spectacular views.

Price: $599,900.00
Features: 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths (1 Half), 3216 Sq Ft
Type: Townhouse/Condo
Subdivision: East Shore
County: Montgomery
Area: Montgomery County SW
Location: The Woodlands
Style: Other Style
New Construction: No
Year Built: 2007
Builder: McVaugh Custom Homes
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3 full 1 half
Sq Ft: 3216 Sq Ft
Lot Size: 2336 sq. ft.
Broker: Heritage Texas Properties
MLS#: 76437245

View more details of the tremendous East Shore neighborhood in The Woodlands.

LaSalle Purchases Land For Autumn Leaves Memory Care Facility

According to Greg Jordan, director of commercial for The Woodlands Development Company in The Woodlands, Tx, The LaSalle Group, Inc. has bought a 3-acre site in The Woodlands' Village of Sterling Ridge for construction of a 46-bed, 38-unit memory care facility, Autumn Leaves of The Woodlands.

The development is scheduled to include 20,000 square feet of secured courtyards and a 26,000-square-foot building.

Sixty percent of the facility is set to cater to residents with Alzheimer's, with the remaining residents made up of patients with other forms of dementia or memory impairments.

A sister company to LaSalle, Constant Care Management Co., is set to manage the property.

Situated in the Terramont area of Sterling Ridge, the facility is now under construction, with a scheduled August 2010 opening.

Feel free to call Desiree Whitten at 888-662-8886 for more information about Autumn Leaves in The Woodlands.

Steven C. Meacher, vice president of development, represented The LaSalle Group.

Greg Jordan represented The Woodlands Development Company.

Autumn Leaves of The Woodlands is located in The Woodlands, by gorgeous subdivisions like Alden Bridge and Creekside Park.

Source: thewoodlands.net

HealthMark Group Building The Woodlands Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation Facility

According to Dan Leverett, vice president of commercial for The Woodlands Development Company, HealthMark Group has bought a 6-acre site on Windsor Lakes Blvd. in The Woodlands, Tx for construction of Park Manor of The Woodlands.

Park Manor of The Woodlands is set to be a 124-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.

Park Manor is set to have short-term and long-term skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services.

The facility is scheduled to be operated by HMG Services, located in The Woodlands.

This facility marks HealthMark's ninth project in the Houston, Tx area.

With opening scheduled for January of 2011, construction is expected to start in the first quarter of this year.

W. Richard Stromatt of GDC Realty represented HealthMark Group, while Cody R. Christoph and Todd N. Edmonds of Colliers Texas represented The Woodlands Development Company.

Park Manor of The Woodlands is located in The Woodlands, by gorgeous neighborhoods like Windsor Lakes and Alden Bridge.

Source: thewoodlands.net

Partners in Building Ranks High in HBJ's Book of Lists

In 2010's Book of Lists, an annual publication from the Houston Business Journal, The Woodlands, Tx home builder, Partners in Building, maintained a high ranking.

Partners in Building ranked number 12, up from number 14 last year, among the largest Houston-area homebuilders.

The Houston Business Journal ranking is determined by local gross revenue.

Also, Partners in Building ranked as the sixth biggest Houston "green" homebuilder.

Elizabeth Phillips, Partners in Building's marketing director, stated "We're proud to use products such as Tech Shield, blown-in insulation, and double pane Low-E windows that keep energy costs down."

She added, "We're also involved in green building programs such as Environments for Living, Energy Star, and the GHBA's Green Building Initiative. These programs help assure customers that the homes they buy perform to high efficiency standards, keeping energy costs down."

Source: partnersinbuilding.com

Featured Carlton Woods Creekside Homes in The Woodlands

At 27 Fazio Way in The Woodlands, Tx, there is a French Mediterranean home in Carlton Woods Creekside, with a wine grotto, venetian plaster wall treatments, elaborate moldings, peruvian travertine, silver leaf accents, elevator and home theatre. There is an outdoor sanctuary with a 2-story lanai, summer kitchen with a fireplace, custom pool/spa, bathroom with an outdoor shower and glass fire pit.

Price: $2,275,000.00
Features: 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full Baths (3 Half), 7093 Sq Ft
Type: Single-Family
Subdivision: Carlton Woods Creekside
County: Harris
Area: Far Northwest
Location: The Woodlands
Style: Mediterranean
New Construction: No
Year Built: 2007
Builder: Termeer & Associates
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 5 full 3 half
Sq Ft: 7093 Sq Ft
Lot Size: 36227 sq. ft.
MLS#: 8075795

At 26 Badger Lodge Cir. in The Woodlands, Tx, there is a prestigious home in Carlton Woods Creekside, with a Club Membership that includes access to 36 holes of World Class Golf featuring Jack Nicklaus Signature and Tom Fazio Championship courses. There is a 53,000 sq. ft. country club, tennis, pool, fitness center and spa. The area of the home has a 24-hour manned gatehouse, private parks and trails, and kids activities.

Price: $1,799,000.00
Features: 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths (2 Half), 5507 Sq Ft
Type: Single-Family
Subdivision: Carlton Woods Creekside
County: Harris
Area: Far Northwest
Location: The Woodlands
Style: Mediterranean
New Construction: Yes
Year Built: 2009
Builder: Morris Hullinger
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 4 full 2 half
Sq Ft: 5507 Sq Ft
Lot Size: 23220 sq. ft.
Broker: Carlton Wood Properties
MLS#: 5971341

View more details of the tremendous Carlton Woods Creekside community in The Woodlands.

Benchmark Hospitality International to Relocate to The Woodlands Waterway

According to Dan Leverett, vice president of commercial for The Woodlands Development Company, Benchmark Hospitality International, a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels and Personal Luxury Hotels, is relocating its international headquarters to 4 Waterway Square in The Woodlands, Tx.

A worldwide organization operating properties in major metropolitan and resort destinations, Benchmark, has been located in The Woodlands since the company was founded by Burt Cabanas in 1980.

In April, the company is scheduled to be relocating to 17,038-square-foot offices at 4 Waterway Square.

The new Class A, 216,000-square-foot, nine-story building is situated in the prestigious Waterway Square District, overlooking The Woodlands Waterway.

The area includes upscale restaurants, shops and the Fountains at Waterway Square, a public gathering place with wonderful fountains choreographed to music.

Benchmark Hospitality International is one of many tenants moving to the new building, and additional leasing is currently underway.

Feel free to call Dennis Conine at 281-719-6273 for leasing information.

Reggie Beavan with Jackson Cooksey represented Benchmark Hospitality. The Woodlands Development Company was represented by Conine.

Benchmark Hospitality International is located in The Woodlands, by tremendous communities like Sterling Ridge and Town Center.

Source: thewoodlands.net

Houston Gun Store to Open in Empty Retail Box

In this Circuit City, you may not want to hear "Clean up on aisle five."

At 3270 Gulf Freeway South in the League City Town Center in Houston, Tx, the Arms Room is buying the now-vacant electronics store.

The new store, at 20,000 square feet, is set to sell firearms and have a 15-lane indoor shooting range rated for pistols and rifles.

It may somewhat sound like a bowling alley.

"It is very similar. You're in a lane for an hour and you shoot to your heart's content. You just dont have to change your shoes," general manager Travis James stated.

At 107 Landing Blvd., the family is set to close its existing store when the new one opens later this year, in July.

For $2.8 million, the owners purchased the building and are set to spend another $2 million redesigning it.

They had a hard time getting a loan for improvements when considering leasing space.

James stated, "Financing was problematic without ownership in the building."

Source: chron.com