Life + Culture

"Falling in Love" with The Woodlands

Long time resident, Sandra George, shares her memories and memorabilia Article by Tonya Butler | Photography by Bex Wood Sandra George is a lovely resident that has become a great friend to The Woodlands CL family with regular visits and always a smile and a twinkle in her eye.  She is so delightful and we wanted to share her memories of her family and days in The Woodlands as she fondly recounts " Falling in Love with The Woodlands".   When did you move to The Woodlands? 1986 What was...

Food + Beverage

Wheels, Watches and Whiskey

Article and Photography by Travis Hager The Stella Hotel and Lake Walk in College Station played host to a magnificent gathering on August 17th as the second annual Wheels | Watches | Whiskey event, presented by McLaren North America, unfolded with resounding success. With a sold-out attendance doubling from the previous year, more than 350 enthusiasts converged for a weekend dedicated to fine automobiles, timepieces, and spirits. The event commenced Friday evening with a dinner for partners...

Arts + Culture

Cool and Classic Lyle Lovett

Sharing of Love, Life and Excitement; Heading up The 50 Year Celebration Concert Article by Travis Hager | Photography by Provided The 50th anniversary concert for The Woodlands Township is on October 18th and we were fortunate to spend a little time with the headliner. Klein’s very own Four Time Grammy Award Winner, Lyle Lovett. It was the perfect opportunity to not only look back on both The Woodlands and Klein areas but also about what is important to Lyle as a person and an artist.  ...

Life + Culture

A Golden Anniversary Era

Celebrate The Woodlands 50th Anniversary all week long Article by Kelly Twedell | Photography by Provided The Woodlands 50th Anniversary is finally here, and planning has been underway for some time for the epic week of activities. The Township's Planning Committee and Howard Hughes Team have been toiling to make the week both memorable and meaningful. Here are some festivities to add to your calendar as we celebrate five decades. “Our weeklong celebration in The Woodlands is a tribute to an...

Auto + Marine

The Rolls Royce Experience is Electric

Introducing the Spectre Article by Travis Hager | Photography by Chris Spicks Electric cars. They’re big, they’re heavy, they’re smooth, and they’re fast. That also happens to be the same way most people describe the Rolls-Royce experience. It makes perfect sense then that this storied British manufacturer set the new gold standard for all Electric Vehicles. In the realm of ultra-luxury automobiles, concerns such as cost, charging infrastructure, and charging speeds, which may deter daily use...

Food + Beverage

"Coffee Shop" Treasures

Discover our coffee shop treasures throughout The Woodlands Article by Heather Davis | Photography by Provided/Presley Daniel/Jo Hammon For most of us, coffee is an essential to our morning routine and for others, it’s a delicious social drink served at some of the most cozy spots in The Woodlands. Because of their shared devout love for coffee, five entrepreneurs have created some of the best aesthetic coffee shops in The Woodlands. Owners of Blue Door Coffee Co., Ome Calli Café, Dosey Doe...

Food + Beverage

Where it all Began

The tradition continues at Amerigo's Grille 30 years later. Article by Travis Hager | Photography by Provided To hear Casey and Nancy Kosh describe it, October 15th,1994 was dark and rainy. Magical and yet unbelievable. Hurricane Nona had just passed through, and there was major flooding in Grogan’s Point. That wasn’t the biggest event that evening in The Woodlands though.  This just also happened to be the grand-opening of Amerigo’s and nothing was going to stop that from happening! To hear...

Food + Beverage

Celebrating "Southern Flavors of Texas"

Ten Successful Years at The Republic Grille Article by Tonya Butler | Photography by Provided As a proud resident of The Woodlands and someone who appreciates the finer things in life, I can’t help but marvel at how The Republic Grille has become a cornerstone of our community. This year, as The Republic Grille celebrates its tenth anniversary, it's particularly special to see it coincide with the 50th anniversary of The Woodlands itself—a community envisioned by George Mitchell, whose legacy...

Food + Beverage

Best Texas Wines

A Hill Country Wine Tour gives us a great variety of some of the best Texas wines Article by Denman Moody | Photography by Provided Texas Hill Country Wines   have recently exploded onto the scene with unbelievable numbers of medals at international tastings including an amazing 142 medals at the San Francisco Chronicle International!  Favorites still include Fall Creek, Becker, Pedernales Cellars, William Chris Winery and Bending Branch.. but this trip gave me a new selection of wineries...

Food + Beverage

Dining Boom

Bright Culinary Minds are Making The Woodlands a Destination for Foodies Article by Laura L. Green | Photography by Provided In his book, The Woodlands: The Inside Story of Creating a Better Hometown, longtime resident and past president of The Woodlands Corporation Roger Galatas wrote that, “From the beginning, George Mitchell’s plan for The Woodlands was to make it a real town, not just a bedroom community. He wanted people to live and work in The Woodlands, and he has been successful.” Both...