Issue Nº 2
The Woodlands, Texas
Where Texas exhales.
A master-planned grove of 28,000 acres an hour north of Houston. Where Texas exhales.
Edited by Rick Raanes · Market Mayor of The Woodlands · say hello
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Could The Woodlands Finally Put the Houston Annexation Question to Rest?
By Rick Raanes, Market Mayor of The Woodlands
A proposed $50 million agreement between Houston and The Woodlands Township could permanently end Houston's annexation authority. Here's what residents actually need to know.
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The Restaurant I've Been Coming Back to Since the Mid-90s
Amerigo's Grille on Grogan's Park Drive is one of the oldest upscale restaurants in The Woodlands, family-owned, award-winning, and still the first name I give when someone asks where to take a client.
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The Restaurant That Opened Market Street Is Still Its Best Anchor
Tommy Bahama was the first restaurant to open at Market Street in The Woodlands, and 20 years later, the Bar is still a fan favorite, the ahi tacos are still on the menu, and the clothing store is one of the top spots in the brand.
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The Crêperie at Market Street That Earns a Return Trip
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café landed at Market Street and it's already earning regulars. The savory crêpes are a serious lunch, and that corner patio is hard to leave.
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Why I Keep Coming Back to Escalante's on Lake Woodlands
The combination beef and chicken fajitas at Escalante's Hughes Landing are as good as anything in the Houston area. The patio facing Lake Woodlands makes the whole afternoon worth clearing your schedule for.
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The Title Team That Turns My Closings Into a Client Experience Worth Remembering
After years of closings across The Woodlands, I keep coming back to University Title and Danell Osborn's team. The reason is simple, and it matters for every client I bring through their door.
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I Went in for a Burger at Wunsche Bros. and Left with a Piece of Texas History
A server named Chance, a blue cheese burger, and a whiskey cake with a backstory that goes all the way back to the night before Prohibition. Wunsche Bros. earns the visit.
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Federal American Grill Made a Believer Out of Me on the First Visit
A Realtor happy hour at Federal American Grill turned into a full-on discovery: two standout cocktails, buffalo chicken sliders, bang bang shrimp, and a bar built for repeat visits.
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Lobb's Padel Is the Most Fun You Can Have on FM 1488, And You Don't Even Have to Play
Lobb's Padel at Dudley Sports Plaza on FM 1488 is equal parts sport, café, and neighborhood hangout. Five climate-controlled courts, a full wellness area, and a social calendar built for The Woodlands.
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The Olive Oil on Sawdust Has Been Family Since 2010. You Can Taste It.
Toula Huliaris and her family took over a Greek restaurant on Sawdust in 2010, swapped every recipe for their own from Chios, and built something this community keeps showing up for.
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Ribeye Street Tacos and a Good Bartender: National Taco Day at Gringo's
Jen and I sat at the bar at Gringo's Tex-Mex on FM 2978 for National Taco Day. Bartender Jolie kept things moving, the ribeye street tacos delivered, and an afternoon worth repeating.
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Dannini Is the Most Fun You Can Have at a Jewelry Store in The Woodlands
Custom diamonds, wine tastings, a gift shop that actually earns its shelf space, and event nights that fill up fast. Dannini on Kuykendahl Road is unlike anything else in The Woodlands.
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Top 5 Parks in The Woodlands that bring in the communty
Five parks ranked by how they hold up on a humid Saturday: a walkable waterway, a Shenandoah standby, two spraygrounds and one with the community pool.
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LIVIN Walkabilityⓘ
8309
net migration (returns)
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"I'm Rick, Market Mayor of The Woodlands. After more than 25 years calling this area home, I still love discovering the people, places, and local businesses that make our community special. That's what Livin.in is all about. Real Stories, local connections, and celebrating the communities we call home. Glad you are here!"
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