Hit a milestone of sorts this past week. I have moved into the top 20 Active Rain bloggers in Texas. I want to thank all of you for helping me reach this goal by reading, commenting and inspiring me with your posts.  I also want to thank the Texas Active Rain bloggers for keeping me on my toes and for pushing me to work hard to keep up.    09/14/2013

  FOOTBALL OR CHURCH? At the Grace Place you can do both!      SATURDAY NIGHT CHURCH: 6PM 1500 Royston Lane, Round Rock, Texas   We believe we are called to LOVE GOD and LOVE PEOPLE. You will feel the warmth from the moment you step onto the property. Messages are practical, intellectual, challenging and Biblical. Worship is live, vibrant, loud and inspirational. We value your time and make every second count. Join us Sat. 6pm or Sunday 10:30am     09/13/2013

                        Johnny Football! What a great weekend ahead. Texas A&M vs. Alabama this should be an incredible game. Always fun to watch Johnny Football play. Quarterbacks Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M and AJ McCarron of Alabama get top billing in Saturday's marquee college football showdown. However, many of the plays, both big and small, that will determine the outcome of the game will be made by the other skill-position players.  This is a game you will not want to miss.    Kyle Field, College Station, Texas Saturday, September 14, 2:30 PM (CT) 1Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0)   Texas A&M6 Aggies (2-0)         @ 09/12/2013

                    Currently 348 churches across Austin Texas area are involved in the Explore God campaign. Drive down I-35 or the other main freeways and you will see billboards like the one above. The campaign is designed to ignite conversations across the Hill country about God.  The Grace Place Austin at 1500 Royston Lane is hosting a two month series titled "Explore with Us". The live worship, messages, skits and videos are designed to tackle questions of: Origin, Meaning, Morality and Destiny. Following each Service there will be a 30 minute question and answer class called "Big Questions".  "If you have Questions bring them, I can't promise we have all the answers but I do know someone who does."  SERVICE TIMES:  Saturdays: 6pm Sundays: 10:30am     09/01/2013

  A staff writer for the Austin Business Jornal shines the light on a great community in North Austin. Robert GrattanStaff Writer-Austin Business Journal   Round Rock City Council voted unanimously at its last meeting to extend an agreement with NNP-Teravista LLC to develop the remaining acreage of the Teravista project. Earlier this year, when home starts were calculated, Teravista ranked as the fastest-growing neighborhood in Central Texas. The master-planned development with residential and commercial space is north of University Boulevard and west of Farm to Market 1460. The city approved a Municipal Utility District and provisions for utilities along with the development in 1998. Since then, the developer has built out all but 25 acres of the 1,005-acre community, and requested fi... 08/26/2013

                “Culture has to do with making sense out of life and formulating strategies for action; and the ideas and symbols people draw on these fundamental undertakings are, implicitly not explicitly, saturated with religious meaning. Religion is itself a set of cultural symbols.” (Professor Wade Clark Roof)     We can synthesize into something we can work with: Culture answers the question: “What does life mean?” Art, literature, technology and, yes, religion offer a set of symbols that help us answer the questions of meaning. How does Christ fit into modern day Culture? Join us September thru October as we explore the claims of the Bible and Christianity, in seach for meaning in life.                       1500 Royston Lane Round Rock, Texas     08/25/2013

                                                                               Looks like Paul is a little surprised to see Faith Ranger. No worries mom was near by and provided a quick rescue. There were plenty of other kids who were eager to see Faith Ranger and get their posters signed. It was a great time. Grace Kids Adventures with Faith Ranger continues this fall. Be ware of the Shadow of Doubt 08/18/2013

                                  Night one of Adventures with Faith Ranger was a huge success. Kids had a blast and the whole defender lab team did a wonderful Job including Faith Ranger Himself who captured the King of Lies and put him away. Tonight watch out for Bob the Bully. It is time to call on all faith Rangers Everywhere!   08/14/2013

The Real Estate Market in the Round Rock area is evolving. The market update video for the month of July will show you the numbers and statistics for Round Rock. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel or visit our website to see more market update videos for Central Texas areas and to get more information about Round Rock. Stats for Sold Homes in Round Rock 08/13/2013

          ADVENTURES WITH FAITH RANGER AUGUST 12,13,14th nightly at 7pm 1500 Royston Lane Round Rock, Texas 512-990-5000 info@gracechristiancenter.org       The Grace Place is hosting a FREE Kids Crusade August 12-14th for Kids ages 3-11. Parents are encouraged to attend as well. Each night there will be prizes given away, live music, videos, science experiments as you get a peak into the defenders lab. Faith Ranger and Prayer Warrior will lead their team to victory over Bob Bully, the King of Lies and Selfish Sally. Don't miss a night.      08/10/2013

  HUMANS   Some of us are easier to love. Some of us a bit more challenging. Some of us trust easy. Some of us mis-trust easy. Some of us read body language better. Some of us parce words. Some of us cannot figure out how to be nice to others.    When I was in Kindergarten one of the measuring points for how you were doing in school read: "Gets Along Well With Others" The options for a grade included N (needs improvement, I (Improving) S (Satisfactory) and E (Excellent). I started with an "S" and ended the year with an "E". So naturally that means I am the expert in getting along with others...Just Kidding. Like all of us I find it challenging from time to time to just BE NICE to everyone.    Here are some tips for all of us to just get along well and be nice:   1. ACCEPTING: When we a... 08/06/2013

Eagle Ridge Homes A small community that can be found inside of Round Rock, Eagle Ridge is placed within easy access to entertainment, dining, employment, and shopping opportunities. The Dell Diamond, Round Rock Outlets, University Oaks Retail Center and University Commons provide an excellent variety of places to take the family on a fun day out. For parents, homes for sale in the Eagle Ridge community are located within the accredited Round Rock Independent School District that has many secondary and primary schools. Not only that but these homes are a short distance away from the Seton Medical Center and other medical facilities that are on the Scott and White University campus. Search Eagle Ridge Homes For Sale Read Austin Real Estate Blogs Eagle Ridge Homes for Sale This real estat... 08/06/2013

Hidden Glen Homes The residents of Hidden Glen places have their very own amenity center for the community. This amenity center has a wading pool, play scapes, hiking trails, a swimming pool, a covered pavilion, and bike trails for the residents in your home who enjoy getting up and being active. For those who would like to leave Hidden Glen for some fun and entertainment, there are shopping options nearby. The Round Rock Premium Outlets have shopping, entertainments, and dining for visitors. IKEA, J C Penny, and Ross are also close by for shopping, retail and home good needs. Rudy’s Barbeque, Chuy’s, Bennigans, Johnny Carinos, Cracker Barrel, and Saltgrass are all a few minutes’ drive away from your home in Hidden Glen. Everything is easily accessible from your home in this community; ... 08/06/2013

High Country Homes Houses in High Country real estate are something special! There are over 238 homes in this community, and each averages about 6 rooms and 3 bedrooms. High Country real estate is located in Round Rock, Texas. Round Rock has consistently been rated as one the U.S.’s top 30 safest cities. Round Rock real estate is built be designers such as Village Builder Homes, Scott Felder Homes, Ryland, Grand Haven Homes, Highland, and Drees. Houses here are placed between Highway 130 and Toll Road 45, making it easy to get anywhere. Morningside Meadows, Westchester Woods, and Bradford Park are just some of the communities surrounding this community. The zip code for houses here is 78664. Houses here are in the Williamson County. This community is in a great location that is close to... 08/06/2013

Homes in Hills at Paloma Lake Real Estate Hills at Paloma Lake is a master-planned real estate community recently built outside of North Austin. Homes in Hills at Paloma Lake are placed in between Highway 130 and I-35. Homes in Hills at Paloma Lake are in the zip codes of 78665 and 78664 and in the Williamson County. Residents of homes in this real estate community will be proud to know that Round Rock is rated at the 13th safest city in the United States. Houses in this community are built by Standard Pacific, Wilshire, Ashton Woods, Meritage, and Grand Haven. The average price for a home in in this real estate is $235,000. Homes here come with Energy Star Whirlpool Appliances. Ashton Woods created energy efficient houses that can save residents up to 45% on their utility bills. 53’ to... 08/06/2013

Homes in Lake Forest Lake Forest homes are in a master-planned real estate community placed in Round Rock, Texas. Homes in Lake Forest real estate have features such as crown molding, walk-in closets, wet bars, built-in ovens, recessed lighting, security systems, hardwood tile, carpet, and granite countertops. The average income of a resident of Lake Forest homes is $100,000. Real estate of this subdivision is built by Dimension Builders, Drees, Highland, Meritage, and Pitt Custom Building Company. This real estate is split into three sections that are called Villages. Village 3 includes houses priced from $400,000 to $600,000. Houses in Village 1 and 2 are priced from the 200s to 400s. Search Lake Forest Homes For Sale Search Round Rock Homes For Sale Lake Forest Homes For Sale Residen... 08/06/2013

          NEW SERIES: AUGUST   Starting this August a new series at the Grace Place: God can you see me? If you have ever questioned If God really can see you personally and be personally involved in your daily life, make sure you check out the Grace Place.  Service times: Sat. 6pm and Sunday at 10:30am.   1500 Royston Lane Round Rock Tx For more information contact us at: info@gracechristiancenter.org    07/31/2013

                            Are you still waiting for a smooth closing? Ahhh the smooth closing is the most elusive of creatures. It exists along side big foot..."often heard of but rarely seen". Prepare yourself for the certainty that there will be uncertainty.  Do not FEAR: the phone, email or text. Every green acre has it challenges. If you are a salty sailor you will meet the challenge head on and reset the course toward CLOSE. If the winds stop blowing in your favor, take down the sails and put to rowing.  And on the 6th day you will say: "Let there be Amendments" and there shall be amendments to close and you will be pleased with the amendments and say "it was good that we amended the contract".  Anchors away! Our port is on the horizon. Set sail! Land HO! 07/31/2013

Teravista Homes Teravista is a 1,555-acre master-planned real estate community located between Round Rock and Georgetown. Homes in Teravista have been built since 2002. Houses here ranges in prices from $100,000 to $600,000. The Builders Association of Greater Austin ranked this community as the Best Overall Community in 2007. Family Circle Magazine has also rated this place at the top ten communities. This subdivision ranges in square footage from 1400 to 5000. Several designers are here, including Ryland, Wilshire, Centerra, Lennar, D.R. Horton, Village Builders, and Partners in Building. Features places here includes 30-year weather proof shingles, nickel finish door hardware and light fixtures, high ceilings, wrought iron fences, tile floors, decorative wood bases, mahogany doors wi... 07/26/2013

Stone Canyon Homes Homes in Stone Canyon real estate are located in the Hill Country of North Austin. Homes in Stone Canyon real estate are in the zip code of 78681. Prices of thisreal estate homes range from the 200,000s to 300,000s. Features of these amazing homes include sprinkler systems, beverage stations, fireplaces, crown molding, walk-in showers, lots of cabinet space, granite countertops, and maple cabinetry. Houses in this subdivision are located in the Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District. The average income of a resident of this area and surrounding areas is $95,000. The median age of a resident in this neighborhood is 35 years. This neighborhood can be reached by taking I-35, Highway 183, Toll Road 45, or Loop 1. Your new place could be easily situated in this city. Search... 07/26/2013