KatyGuy

My wife mentioned that they drained the lake next to La Centerra. Could this be work for phase 2 that links it with phase 1?

Thanks for the insight. We will enjoy having a Whataburger closer.

Does anyone know what they are building in front of Target (Westheimer Parkway/Grand Parkway) next to CVS? It looks like a fast food restaurant of some kind.

My wife and I drove by and wondered why La Madeline didn't come to La Centerra instead. It's opening would have an immediate business impact. I don't anything is out next to the JC Penney but a movie theater and open fields. I find it hard to believe that Phase 1 of the Grand Promenade will open in 1 year. I hope La Madeline can survive without the traffic builder of the mall for a long period of time. Just some thoughts about their location.

To double the toll from $1.25 to $2.50 during peak hours is a bit extreme. What are these extra funds collected used for?

Check out today's (April 15th) Houston Chronicle's business section. It surveys every Houston area subdivision including Cinco Ranch on home value trends.

Pushing that button on that microwave is so time consuming..... Why can't they make it easier?

Fry Road/Grand Parkway....... This store has it all...... come check it out......

Any idea on when this mall (new Simon Mall) is going to be built? Do we know if this mall will really happen? Thanks!

I do not know but the looks of it makes me GUESS that it's a large apartment complex.

There is actually a market for luxury townhomes that offer a location in a unique environment. These townhomes seem to have lots of extras like granite countertops etc. There doesn't seem to be any other townhomes in this area like it due to the fact that it's part of an upscale retail shopping environment in katy. texas. It's in the middle of an upscale community where property values have been rising due to the strong real estate market that doesn't seem to have an end. There even going to be right around the corner from La Centerra which will have even more shopping. Not everyone wants the big 2 story house with the big yard and big family. Some would rather have a smaller home with less maintenance but at the same time have the luxuries. They might target empty nesters, single parent households, households without children. My guess is that these luxury townhomes are priced in the $300's because they can probably get it. Just my thoughts about what seems to be coming in the area.

Looks like they are going to town on the villagio. I see a large parking garage and the retail shops are going up. Does anyone know yet what retailers are coming to this project? They are very close to La Centerra and would be competing for those customers. Does anyone know what restaurants might be included in the villagio?

I live on the south side... thought you might enjoy this link to an article that appear in the chronicle back in May 2006. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/busine...ds/3851173.html

What I heard was something about a "disney" animal farm something or other. yada yada yada.....

Thanks for the link. That's definitely the right link.

What is going in next to Home Depot-Grand Parkway)? It looks rather large since they have cleared some trees. Does anyone know?

Playing "Freebird" on my 8 track tape player in my car while cruising up and down Westheimer..... Need I say more.....

Who remembers The White House replica designed by Alfred Finn for Governor Ross Sterling? The traditional Colonial-style mansion, designed by architect Alfred Finn, was built in 1924 for former Texas Governor Ross Sterling, the 31st governor of the Lone Star State. The mansion — also known as the First Texas White House — is located on six acres at 515 Bayridge Road in La Porte.

It looks open..... I've noticed a number of cars parked in front of it..... and the web site saysssss...."Now OPEN"..... yessssssssssss

A new donut shop appeared to be opening soon by my house.... After several months it finally opened..... I asked the shop owner "what took so long?"...... he said he was already to open but it took several months to get the health permit.... He said he "lost" a couple of months rent just waiting to get the permit.... This could be the same issue ........ I'm hoping "Swampys" opens soon......

Thanks for the info.

Still not open.... Any update on when it will open?

Not a joking issue. Sorry. I pray for the family and friends of the boy.

Is this really an "issue" that has to start off with "Trouble with KISD"? Are you trying to give the school district a negative image? Why not just call it "The Problem with American Schools".

This restaurant looks like alot of fun. I love cajun food. This is opening along the Grand Parkway. www.swampyscajunshack.com