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Old, single-pane windows are one of the top culprits for energy loss in a home. Warm and cool air seep through the glass and around the frame, making energy bills unnecessarily steep. But replacing all your windows is a daunting thought -- some renovations could run you up to around $10,000. There are some tricks to cutting down … [Read more...]
The Woodlands Township is the governing body of The Woodlands. In a master planned community, the Board of Directors of the Township is charged with maintaining the vision and the services of that community. Officially created as a “fully-elected at large Board” in 2007, the Woodlands Township levied the first property tax in 2010 and has since … [Read more...]
If you're interested in happenings in The Woodlands or Houston, you should check out these sites. From events to news, restaurants to personal stories, these blogs and websites have local insights and flavor to sate all your local curiosities. H-Town Chow Down This website follows food-related happenings in the Houston area (most recent post … [Read more...]
In February of this year, The Woodlands Township updated the recycling policy for residents. They now collect a large bin of recyclables every week, in addition to yard trimmings and scheduled bulky pick-up (to read the full policy, visit this website). This change got me thinking about my own recycling habits and how my state and country are … [Read more...]
by Richard Rogers Sculpture: Core-10 steel, welded construction Base: Concrete 17 by 12 feet weighs 21,800 lbs. Gracing the grassy median at Timberlock Place in The Woodlands, this round sculpture strikes a dramatic contrast with the natural environment. The concentric bronze-colored circles create a narrow window for trees, and this … [Read more...]
by Charles Pebworth 40 feet tall, 15 feet wide, 15 feet long Painted Metal, welded construction This fascinating sculpture sits at the entrance to The Woodlands on Woodlands Park Drive, greeting visitors and new members of community. This piece is the first outdoor sculpture purchased for The Woodlands, created by Houston artist and … [Read more...]
by Jay Hester Bronze Metal Casting Installed 1997 & 2002 These familiar faces sit in front of the entrance to the iconic Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The Pavilion, a Woodlands landmark, was the brainchild of our community’s founders George and Cynthia Mitchell, who wanted a world-class performing arts facility to bring musicians … [Read more...]
Artist: Robert Cook Medium: Bronze Metal Casting Dimensions: 15 feet high, 5 feet wide, weighs 1300 lbs. Location: Research Forest Drive at the Grogan's Mill Road intersection Installed: 1989 “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” – Isaac Newton This statue is beloved for a reason. The poignancy … [Read more...]
Artist: Charles Parks 8 feet tall (with base), 28 inches wide, weighs 1200 lbs. Bronze Metal Casting This contemplative figure sits outside the Homefinder Center on Woodlands Parkway. The statue was created by American realist sculptor Charles Parks and installed in 1981. According to the artist, the man is “pondering the future of our … [Read more...]
Perhaps the most recognizable piece of sculptural art in The Woodlands, "The Rise of the Midgard Serpent" by Marc Rosenthal has become an artistic icon of our community and the mascot of Woodlands whimsy. In 2010 The Woodlands celebrated the 20th anniversary of this piece. The sculpture, originally located on the shore of Buffalo Bayou in … [Read more...]
As a native Houstonian, I have lived and worked in Texas all my life, eventually settling in the beautiful community of The Woodlands. After 10 years … [Read more...]
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