Posted on Sep 02, 2011 | Tagged in: sports , news , events , Cy-Fair College
The Towne Lake community will be host to many of the finest athletes from Houston and across Texas during the Houston Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 25.
Last year more than 1,000 people participated in this bike/swim/run race and organizers are preparing for an even larger turnout this time.
Posted on Aug 03, 2011 | Tagged in: people , news , entertainment , Cypress
Big congratulations go out to Marina Jenelle Warner, the official ""Miss Cypress International 2012""!
Officials for the Miss Texas International Pageant recently chose Marina to compete in the 2012 Miss Texas International Pageant in Corpus Christi on April 29, 2012 as the representative for the greater Cy-Fair area.
Posted on Jul 22, 2011 | Tagged in: shopping , news , education , economy
Make a “green” impression on your kids this fall with planet-friendly (non-toxic) school supplies. Not only will it be a conversational icebreaker with their new classmates, but many of the eco-friendly options are super stylish, too. Follow these simple green shopping tips and get started shopping.
Try not to buy backpacks made of nylon or “new plastics”, especially PVC/vinyl. Instead opt for bags made from recycled materials or natural cotton or materials such as hemp.
Choose biodegradable pens. These corn-made pens disintegrate completely about a year after they are thrown away and can be found for just $2 each at online retailers such as www.grassrootsstore.com .
Send lunches in reusable food and beverage containers. Pack lunches in Wrap-N-Mat, cotton and non-PVC-vinyl–lined bags or BPA-free snack containers. These items are now widely available and easy to find at many local retailers such as Target and Wal-Mart.
Don’t send prepackaged beverages. Opt for BPA-free, reusable water bottles such as Sigg or REI. We’ve all seen the horrifying commercial that states “enough plastic water bottles were thrown away last year to wrap around the planet 3 times!” That says it all.
Buy recycled when available. Kleen Earth scissors have black handles that are made from recycled plastic and the Post-It company now has an entire line of recycled sticky notes available at most office supply stores.
Avoid toxic adhesive paste. This glue is a parent and student favorite. Coccoina sticky paste (aka glue) is made of potato starch and works on paper and fabric. And best of all, it is solvent-free and smells like almonds! Although not as easily available as some of the other suggestions, Coccoina can be purchased at popular green online retailers such as www.greendepot.com .
Start your green shopping at bulk supply retailers such as OfficeMax and Staples - all of which offer notebooks made from recycled paper and many other eco-friendly supply solutions. And, for those not-so-easy-to-find items, online retailers such as www.greendepot.com can be a one-stop solution for the rest of your needs!
Posted on Jul 06, 2011 | Tagged in: shopping , news
As a self proclaimed crawfish critic, I often venture out to the local cook-off in hopes of finding something a little out of the ordinary. And, I’m not impressed by heat alone, which seems too often to be the only differing factor.
But, at a recent backyard cook-off, I found a pleasantly delicious and surprisingly different batch of mudbugs. And, to avoid tainting the competition, I will avoid divulging the teams’ identity, but I will share the secret – because you will definitely want to try this one at home!
Posted on Jun 27, 2011 | Tagged in: news , events , Cypress , community
Every year Towne Lake celebrates the Fourth of July with fireworks and community festivities.
However, due to the extreme drought that is greatly affecting Houston and the surrounding area, Towne Lake will not be able to offer the fireworks display this year. This is a precautionary decision made by Towne Lake in order to keep safety priority.
Residents are encouraged to carry on with plans they have made with friends and family, keeping in mind that Towne Lake has every intention of continuing the tradition next year – fireworks included!
Posted on Jan 12, 2011 | Tagged in: news , economy , development
Texas has reportedly gained a large sum of new residents - exactly 4,293,741 new residents to be exact. Texas has reached the 25 million mark as it topped the national growth chart according to the 2010 Census.
Texas has grown to a whopping 25,145,561. This is a 20.6 percent increase since 2000.
The United States grew 9.7 percent since 2000, with a population of 308,745,538. This happens to be the slowest growth rate since the Great Depression.
Posted on Jun 18, 2010 | Tagged in: news , Honors & Awards , Caldwell Companies
Towne Lake wins “Houston’s Best” honors from
builders association.
Residents of Towne Lake already know that it’s a great place to live. Now it seems the rest of the city is learning, too!
For example, the Greater Houston Builders Association recently named Towne Lake the “Best Community in Houston” in the under-2,500 acres category
Posted on Jan 21, 2010 | Tagged in: news , events
The Cy-Fair Home and Garden Show is fast approaching and we are pleased to announce our presence at booth number 411! Be sure to stop by for great info and opportunities regarding our beautiful water-connected community.
The Cy-Fair Home and Garden Show will feature seminars, over 200 vendors, products, great deals, and more from local home and garden experts; it's the perfect event for a Cy-Fair homeowner!
Posted on Nov 30, 2009 | Tagged in: news , community
Frequent visitors to the Towne Lake Web site may have noticed the recent design transformation, one including a new, modern look and a fresh agenda. This transformation is one that reflects an overall mission of the community of Towne Lake to take a proactive (and interactive) initiative through social media online.
Via this blog and various outlets including Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, we intend to interact on a broader scale with homeowners, prospective Towne Lake residents, and Real Estate agents in and around Houston.
You now have the opportunity to follow Towne Lake on Twitter, become a fan of Towne Lake on Facebook, watch Towne Lake videos on YouTube, and subscribe to Towne Lake and surrounding Cy-Fair area news on this page.
Posted on Nov 23, 2009 | Tagged in: news , Caldwell Companies
New homebuyers who close on an inventory home in the award-winning master-planned Towne Lake community by Dec. 31, 2009 will reap big rewards with a credit in the amount of their 2010 municipal utility district (MUD) taxes.
Towne Lake’s year-end “Big Splash” promotion will save homebuyers a significant amount of money, said Susan Caldwell, Caldwell Cos.’ Marketing Director. The special program is sponsored by the developer in conjunction with the builders.
