Lake Houston Chapter of the American Heart Association Announces 2012 Heart Walk

The Lake Houston Chapter of the American Heart Association is excited to announce plans for the 2012 Greater Lake Houston Heart Walk, which takes place on Saturday, November 10 at Lone Star College in Kingwood.   “We were pleased to have over 1,000 participants and raise $75,000 during Heart Walk event in 2011.  We hope Continue reading


Keller Williams Announces Kingwood’s Got Talent Contest

Do you know of a talented local band or solo performer who is just waiting for an opportunity to be discovered? The agents at Keller Williams Realty Northeast are planning to help boost to the careers of local entertainers through the Kingwood’s Got Talent Contest, which gives rising stars a chance to perform as the Continue reading


KC and Claudia Gifford – Keller Williams Northeast

Having been successful realtors in the Northeast Houston area since 1987, if you ask KC & Claudia Gifford what brought them over to Keller Williams, they will tell you it was KW’s reputation as the most Christian and ethical real estate agency in the area. K.C. is a business school graduate from Colorado State University Continue reading


Northeast Houston Labor Day Activities and Events

Oh finally, a 3-day weekend!  It’s time to get out and enjoy the great city you live in!!  The weather is finally starting to cool down (a bit), and there are a lot of fun activities and events happening in Northeast Houston: Live Music at Kings Harbor Friday, Sept. 2 – Saxophonist Marvin Hebert Sunday, Continue reading


Humble/Kingwood Community Advocates Blood Drive

The Humble/Kingwood Community Advocates will host a blood drive on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Humble/Kingwood Neighborhood Donor Center. All who donate or attempt to donate and credit HM14FS14 will receive a Commit for Life T-shirt. All successful donations will receive an additional 200 Commit for Life bonus points. Continue reading


Houston Announces Mandatory Water Conservation

As promised last week, Houston Mayor Annise Parker announced Monday the beginning of Stage 2 mandatory water conservation measures. With the hot, dry summer offering no relief to Texas or Houston, Parker said the measures are needed to stabilize water levels in Lake Houston, which have dropped almost a foot since the beginning of August. Continue reading


Back to School at Humble ISD 2011-2012

It’s time for the 2011-2012 Humble ISD school year to get underway!  Here are some helpful dates and links to get things off on the right foot: First day of school Monday, August 22 Visit the Humble ISD Website for links to all of their campuses, the school calendar and loads of other helpful information. Continue reading


Humble is 80% Walkable, and Weather is NOT a Factor

Typically people wouldn’t categorize the greater Houston area as “walkable”.  However, as evidenced by a website called WalkScore.com, people are wrong. You can visit WalkScore.com, enter a zip code or address and the site will assign a number between 0-100 (the higher the more walkable) that measures an area’s walkability.  Walkable neighborhoods offer surprising benefits Continue reading


Public Garden Tour in Kingwood, Houston Area

If you live in the Kingwood, Houston area and like gardening, take the Public Garden Tour at Mercer Arboretum.  Tours are held the third Saturday of each month through May 21, 2011.  Tour times are from 9:00am to 10:30am. Join in the fun and exploration with a Mercer staff member for an educational and lively Continue reading


First Summer Nights at the Harbor Concert Features ‘50s Music

The music at the first of four Keller Williams Summer Nights at the Harbor concerts was a flashback to the ‘50s. Wayne King entertained the crowd last Thursday at Kings Harbor with songs by Roy Orbison, Frank Sinatra and assorted ’50s “Doo-Wop” artists.