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$815 to be exact. Ike has a small part to do with the increase; SCR has 4 villages; In mine IKE extra costs came to around $20-$25k. Main factor for the steep increase is maintenance of those lakes, pools & recreation centrs, etc. HOA dues have doubled in the last 4 years.... One would imagine that more houses would mean same or smaller dues, but as explained to me by the developer, at the end of each year they are still putting money out of their pockets to cover deficits. Hopefully the $815 will stay for a while or even decrease. FYI....I also found out that all the clearing to the school site on 518 @ Half Moon Bay is nothing more than to get rid of a lot of the soil they excavated when expanding 518. That school is still years to come to live.

Good to see no town from Texas among the 10 most miserable ones. I'm surprised to see some of them in California/Florida being more miserable than New Orleans post Katrina! Nothing against Detroit, but I would imagine it topping the list!

Saw a sign next to Taco Cabana for Shogun Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar

New York Odor Mistery Does it takes more than 3 years to find the "probable source"? Oh well, with the things you get to smell around it might be the case. On another topic, did you guys hear the conversation of the pilot before crashing into the Hudson.... Men, talk about nerves of steel!!

I own a Jackass. Please get off of it.

It has been a busy week for crime in the west side of town. Everybody look after your neighbors and keep your eyes open! http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2009/02/...ault_update.txt

Looks great! Thanks Tim, Wendy & Ed!

US: You are the sunshine of my life - Stevie Wonder AUS: Top of the World - The Carpenters UK: See my baby Jive - Wizzard

Another one I like...

What a bunch of good looking friends you have in there Ed!

From another thread..... Same "Nipple Song" creator:

You're correct. I guess with all the growth in ST makes sense to have another school closer to 518 in the next couple of years. Did you see the work on the "Kirby Commons" area that has been going on for a couple of weeks. Looking at the map again, I see two streets, Kirby Commons Drive and Broadway Bend Drive. I think they are already working on those. There is also a sign of a Shadow Creek Square/Village that has been up for a while so I think they will be doing some commercial work on the NW corner of Kirby@518 soon.

Finally work started on this "8,000sq ft Liquor warehouse" or whatever they are building in that location. There is also some activity in the southeast corner of BW8 & 288.... I had heard somewhere about a Holiday Inn express, don't know if that is what they are building there. With Obama's head making his arrival to Pearland's Presidential park before President's Day, good idea more Hotels are coming to the area for the opening of the park late 2009.

Tried it tonight..... Big menu selection; Wonton Soup and Egg Rolls were fantastic; main dishes were just Ok. I will probably stick with Pei Wei once they open.

I've heard a Sports Bar is coming close to Olives & Escalante's. Anybody has any info?

You're right, my bad. I had Alvin ISD on my mind. I always liked Rodeo Palms..... I think the many changes on plans and slow sales on their "Upscale" area might have hurt a bit, but last time I was there right after Ike, things were looking better. I know for a fact that Meritage was being very aggressive about sales and there are very good deals. In terms of all the new possible construction, I think the market exists, and probably will hurt a little ST, SCR, Rodeo Palms & Southfork, but in the long run, it'll be OK. Traffic will be a nightmare on 288, let's just hope it's expansion starts sooner than later.

http://www.sedona-lakes.com/ 600 acres in Manvel. They are working on the entrance and doing some work on the roads. I understand that my builder Coventry Homes will be there too on phase I. I also found the following interesting new plan for the area including..... Mustang Creek, Southpointe Crossing, Shadow Creek States. http://www.landadvisors.com/pdf/52686-TXBZ00981PKG.PDF

Crosswell Greenwood

Three years later..... http://crosstorian.com/southpointe Sorry if this has been posted somewhere else, first time I hear about it.

I have a question and sorry to go a little off topic. For regular people buying a regular home, is it worth to have a title attorney? Getting back on topic, nothing says more Family Business than getting your 5th grader to sketch your company Spam advertising.

They were painting the top area last Sunday..... I will try to snap some pictures and try to get that Pearland Haifer simbol that we lack.

That track is all commercial. They came with the name Kirby Commons a couple of years ago but I don't think they have any firm plans yet. With the Lowe's coming accross the street and HEB so close, it'd be interesting to see what thype of Anchor store they could score. How about a nice Lifetime Fittness like the one in Cinco Ranch or Sugar Land, surrounded by good few restaurants, a Spec's - law permitting (By the way the one on Pearland Parkway is coming along) and of course a Golf Galaxy.

You called it njvisitor, they updated their site and show all the MF developments on SCR. One of the large tracks of the reserve calls for a third apartment complex on business dr. I feel sorry for the homeowners which backyards go against it, but I guess is a risk they took when building on those lots. http://www.thereserveatscr.com/download/NO...amilyAerial.pdf

Great job! I will be visiting for sure.... I am a regular visitor to the area and have found myself many times around 2-4a.m. looking for a place to eat.

It is a nice community just like Riverpark a little north also in Missouri City. Unfortunately has not many access roads as pointed in the previous posts; I understand that the new proposed Grand Parkway will help them in the long run. Don't know how the traffic is on the Fort Bend Tollway, but with the new completion on Hwy 90, I imagine their commute to Galleria or Reliant/Medical Center should not be very bad. http://www.siennaplantation.com/locations_map_directions.php