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HOME AND GARDEN SHOW COMES TO THE WOODLANDS
August 28th, 2008 categories: Off Beat, The Woodlands
THE SIXTH ANNUAL FALL HOME AND GARDEN SHOW COMES TO THE WOODLANDS ON SEPTEMBER 6
Some of the newest home products on the market will be on display at the Sixth Annual Fall Home & Garden Show on Saturday, September 6 from 9 am – 7 pm and Sunday, September 7 from 10 am – 6 pm at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. Over 200 exhibitors and industry experts will be there. Admission is $9 for adults; $7 for seniors; and children 12 and under are admitted free. For more information, visit www.WoodlandsShows.com.
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THE CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION RANKS NO. 2 IN THE WORLD
August 3rd, 2008 categories: Off Beat, The Woodlands
THE CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION RANKS NO. 2 IN THE WORLD FOR CONCERT TICKET SALES
According to the July 21, 2008, edition of Pollstar magazine, the concert industry’s leading trade publication, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (photo by Ted Washington) ranked #2 in its listing of top 50 amphitheatres in the world based on the number of tickets sold during the first six months of 2008. The Pavilion’s ticket sales totaled 112,080 for shows played between January 1 and June 30, 2008.
So far this season, The Pavilion has had five sold-out concerts (15,000+), including Jimmy Buffett April 21, Buzzfest XXI April 26, Kanye West May 2, Roger Waters May 4 and Radiohead May 17. Other concerts with attendance over 10,000 include the Police May 20 and Iron Maiden May 22.
“We have had an incredible year so far in 2008. The quality and variety of shows we have presented has been fantastic,” said Jerry MacDonald, president and CEO of The Pavilion. “I attribute the strong showing to the vibrant Houston market and our booking partnership with Live Nation. Our facility is a wonderful way to experience concerts and our location is one of the keys to our success.”
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Fort Bend County Commissioners Approve TX Medical Center Park and Ride Service
July 22nd, 2008 categories: Sugar Land
Houston’s Texas Medical Center is known the world over for its team of specialists, cutting-edge technology, leading scientific advances, and … traffic(?).
Area residents know that urban sprawl is a fact of local life. And because employees of this renowned healthcare hub have saved millions of lives throughout its distinguished history, the center’s reputation as a top-notch healing sciences compound ensures that it is always heavily traversed. However, mass transit carpooling, an economically and environmentally sensible alternative to costly gas and parking fees, has never been an option for Fort Bend County employees and residents; instead, estimated and exhorbitant charges averaging nearly $500.00 a month have always been the norm for regular commuters.
But come this August, Fort Bend County employees, patients, and visitors alike can all enjoy non-stop shuttle service to the the Texas Medical Center for as little as $5.00 round-trip! In a boon to the environment (and pocketbooks!), county commissioners recently approved an agreement to implement Park and Ride Services to the Texas Medical Center from various Fort Bend destinations. Gone are the days of navigating congested freeways solo and stressing about a parking spot; Fort Bend County commuters can now sit back and enjoy the ride!
To learn additional information regarding upcoming service and specifics, click on the following link:
http://www.fortbendstar.com/070908/n_Commissioners%20approve%20new%20Fort%20Bend%20Park%20and%20Ride%20for%20employees%20of%20Texas%20Medical%20Center.htm
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Mission Bend Among Most Affordable According to CNN Money
July 17th, 2008 categories: Houston Real Estate, Real Estate News, Sugar Land
A mature, tree-lined community straddling Fort Bend and Harris Counties, Mission Bend boasts such amenities as attractive construction and an easy commute via the Westpark Tollway.
Such are a few of the features that have landed this Houston-area neighborhood among CNN Money’s 2008 list of affordable real estate areas. See their complete rankings of “Where Homes Are Affordable” here.
With many three bedroom homes selling for as little as under $100,000.00, it’s easy to see why even national media has ranked this local community as one of the best values in the Houston/ Fort Bend County area.
To learn more about Mission Bend and its recent honor, click here to contact the author.
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Fort Bend County Ranked Among CNN Money’s Top 25 For Jobs
July 16th, 2008 categories: Real Estate News, Sugar Land
With two cities in its top 100 rankings, it’s no great surprise that Fort Bend has also made CNN Money Magazine’s top 25 list of counties boasting the greatest job growth.
In their August 2008 compilation of “Where the Jobs Are”, CNN cites such noted Fort Bend County employers as FBISD and Fluor Corp in their ratings index.
Find out what national newsmakers are talking about! To learn more about Fort Bend County and its many opportunities, click here to contact the author!
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