The Woodlands TX Kathi Frank

A primary source of new business for me is people relocating to the Houston area from another state. They have surfed the internet for information about the area. They have found this wonderful master-planned community with naturally forested trees, more than 150 miles of hike and bike trails, the best schools you can find and good roads, including a quickly traveled toll road into the heart of Houston.

Once they discover The Woodlands, they begin to seek property information and contact me. Whenever they share their contact information, I can begin the orientation. There is so much that is different in the Houston area. We have NO Zoning. We have MUDs. Cities such as Spring and Cypress are actually pretty general terms and don't necessarily define a particular community. Without a guide that specializes in relocation, it can be a pretty steep learning curve.

Adam Waldman of Long Island Real Estate has begun a new group on AR for those of us that work with relocating families. I look forward to learning more about what he has in mind. I have no doubt that his idea will give us another way to capitalize on the many benefits of being in the Rain.

For more than two years, more than half of my business has been a result of relocating buyers that come from the internet. I understand the volume of information they need and I am committed to meeting their needs. Every day, I look forward to the next person I will get the opportunity to introduce to this wonderful place to call HOME.

In a town that is known for all the natural forestation, it is a wonder that The Woodlands still has an Arbor Day celebration. This past Saturday, January 19th The Woodlands held its 31st Annual Arbor Day Celebration in the Sterling Ridge Shopping Center.

To say it was a success would be an understatement. In fact, about 33,000 seedlings in nine different varieties were distributed during the event. In addition, six native trees in 15 gallon containers - including 2 Magnolias, 2 Blueberry, 1 Live Oak & 1 Pine tree were given to random prize winners.

The Houston Museum of Natural Science - The Woodlands Xploration Station brought a birthday present for Puffy the Pine Cone (The Woodlands Mascot). Puffy was quite pleased with the natural amethyst stone gift. Also on hand were Barkley (Woodforest Bank's mascot); Carey Bear (Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital's mascot) and SpongeBob SquarePants, among several others.

Congratulations on a fantastic event celebrating our most famous resource - TREES!

I can't imagine that there would be any more than standing room on second Saturday each month if people were aware of how good the music is in the live, intimate setting of the Millbend Coffeehouse in The Woodlands. The artists are always incredible and everyone gets the opportunity to meet the performer in each event and purchase hard to obtain CD's if you wish.

The Millbend Coffeehouse has been hosting live music since 1992 and is a very generous, non-profit enterprise. With each ticket, audience members are invited to vote on the charity recieving the proceeds after expenses. Over the years, more than $11,000 has been donated to local organizations.

Musicians you might see in Kerrville or on Austin City Limits come to our hometown every month. For more information you can call: (281) 350-3052 or (936) 273-0610.

I'd love to see you there next time. Pass the word.