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Alden Bridge Park in The Woodlands Alden Bridge Park located in The Woodlands is  a wonderful place to experience nature and spend time with your family. The pond offers many opportunities to study wildlife such as ducks, loons, fish, turtles, egrets, snakes, owls, beavers, squirrels, frogs, rabb...

  As a Realtor I am often asked about remodeling and updating for resale. Particularly what gets the most bang for the buck.  WITH OUT A DOUBT ITS KITCHEN, MASTER BATH, AND CURB APPEAL!  What makes the biggest impact?  CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN!! Scrub the house from top to bottom. Nobody wants to see ...

THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY   THE CLASS OF 2012 LOCATED ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE COLLEGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL IN THE WOODLANDS, THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WITH STRONG ABILITY AND DESIRE IN THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DISCIPLINES. EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS WIS...

Teddy Bear Park (how cute is that) Nestled in the mature trees of Oakridge North is a quaint little park that is reminiscent of a more simple time. The Victorian park lights and wooden park benches offer a place for the young and old to reconnect with each other or with themselves. The large play...

The Woodlands is home to one of only two Waldorf Schools in Texas. The Harvest housed in a small building nestled behind the trees in Cochran's Crossing Village quietly teaches children to learn in a unique way.  Here the children learn through play, imitation, imagination, art, and music. The Ha...

                            This picture of Kenneth Bowen was originally taken for publication in the local newspaper because Kenneth had decided he didn't need any more "stuff" from his friends on his 13th birthday.  Instead he wanted to provide stuff to the animals at the local shelter.  Kennet...

Often when I'm working with clients relocating to The Woodlands/South Montgomery area, I am asked the same questions: 1. How good are the schools? 2. Are there a lot of kids in the neighborhood? 3. Parks? Area swimming pools? 4. Are there any predators in the area? Questions 1-3 are easy to answe...

    Oak Ridge North is a little city located on the east side of I-45 directly across the interstate from The Woodlands.  Its earliest homes date back to the mid 1960's.  The neighborhood with its mature trees and over-sized lots reminds me of the neighborhoods of Memorial before they started tea...

On Monday, August 25th, I heard an audible sigh of relief and a few whoops in The Woodlands when the last school bus pulled out of the neighborhood.  Summer is like a having a house guest for a week or more.  You are happy to see it come and you are happy to see it go! For our family this school ...

331 Pine Manor Offered at $220,000   Wow, what a great family home located in the highly desireable section 10 of Oak Ridge North. This charming family home is loaded with appeal and benefits.  The main home boast nearly 3000 square feet of living space. The main house has four bedrooms, master ...