Localism: Katy's Cinco Ranch

New Irish Pub to Open in Cinco Ranch, Katy Texas

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:34:04 -0600

The Angel & The Ox Irish Pub and Restaurant will be opening on December 19th (soft open with limited menu) in the Villagio Retail Center on the corner of Westheimer Parkway and Peek Rd in Cinco Ranch. This will be a real Irish Pub with Pints on Draft and food to match.

The menu looks great (go to www.theangelandtheox.com ) and The Angel & The Ox will have a wide range of entertainment options including live bands on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. They will also have live sporting events on TV such as Soccer, NFL Sunday Ticket, and NCAA Football.

The Angel & The Ox will offer a breakfast/brunch weekend menu as well as an extensive lunch and dinner menu all week long. You will have traditional Irish food choices like scotch eggs and fish & chips as well as pub fare like hamburgers and salads.

The Angel & The Ox looks like a great addition to the growing number of restaurants and night spots in the Katy area. To contact The Angel & The Ox call 281.395.7055.

Katy area 5th Annual "Home for The Holidays and Tree Lighting"

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:16:38 -0600

On Saturday November 29th starting at 5:30pm the 5th annual Home For the Holidays Festival and Tree Lighting will kick off the Christmas season at the LaCenterra Mall in Cinco Ranch!

The annual celebration will include music, children's activities, a teddy bear parade, and of course the lighting of the LaCenterra Christmas Tree. We have even heard a rumor that Santa may show up this year!

The festivities will run until 8:30pm and will be located in Heritage Square(the central courtyard in LaCenterra). Also included this year will be Bears and Blankets....a drive that benefits the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program.

The LaCenterra Mall is located at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd in Katy...it is on the corner of Cinco Ranch Blvd and The Grand Parkway (Hwy 99).

6th Annual Turkey Dash in Cinco Ranch Just Around The Corner!

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:50:03 -0600

The 6th annual turkey dash in Katy Texas is quickly approaching. The event, Held at the Katy Family YMCA on Thanksgiving Day, had 1500 participants in 2007 and looks to be an even larger event in 2008. Mona ran last year...and Anthony (our 7 year old) and I plan on participating in this years festivities.

Early registration ends November 9th. You can go online to the YMCA site at: https://my.eztoregister.com/events/YMCA-turkey-dash/ and register. The 5k run is $20 ($25 after Nov 9th, and $30 the day of the race). The Kids 1 mile race for 14 and under is $15 ($20 after Nov 9th, and $25 the day of the race. The Family 1 mile walk is $10 ($15 after the 9th and $20 the day of the race).

The Kids race starts at 7:45

The 5k starts at 8:15

The family walk begins at 9am

Each entrant will receive a commemorative t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by Nov 20), and complimentary snacks and beverages.

Packet Pick Up will be held at Luke's Locker (La Centerra at Cinco Ranch, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, 77494, 281-391-7880). Dates for Packet Pick Up are: Saturday, November 22, 10am-6pm, November 23, 12pm-5pm. November 24-25, 4pm-7pm. Packet Pick Up on November 26 will be at the Katy YMCA from 9am-9pm and on race day from 6:45am-7:45am

Katy Texas Master Planned Community Series: Cinco Ranch

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:52:38 -0500

Cinco Ranchis an enormous Master Planned Community about 20 miles west of Houston. Developed by Newland Communities, Cinco Ranch has become a measuring stick for other Master Planned Communities. Because of the size of Cinco Ranch we will divide it into three distinct sections...East of Grand Parkway, West of Grand Parkway, and Cinco Ranch Southwest.

East of Grand Parkway:

This is the oldest section of Cinco Ranch. Most of the homes in this section were built between 1990 and 2000. This section is know for larger trees, brick homes, and a host of amenities which include parks, lakes (including both North Lake and South Lake), boating, tennis, pools (including the BeachClub), a nature preserve, walking trails, and the Golf Club at Cinco Ranch. Homes in this section of Cinco Ranch range in price from under $150,000 to about $1,000,000. You will find large estate style homes, patio homes, and a variety of one and two story traditional homes. The Villagio Retail Center, the Katy Family YMCA, the huge Lifetime Fitness, and many small shops, stores, and restaurants are scattered throughout based on the original master plan. The close proximity to I-10, the Westpark Tollway, and the Houston Energy Corridor make this an ideal choice for relocation clients who want the feel of a more mature community. The Award winning KatyISD Schools add to the appeal!

West of Grand Parkway:

This section of Cinco Ranch is virtually built out (with just the final few homes under construction). Lots of amenities dot this section including the Cinco Ranch Water Park, the Lake at Lake Pointe, parks, tennis, nature trails, walking trails, and pools. This section is also highlighted by the LaCenterra Mall (an outdoor style mall designed after an old Texas town square), Cinco Ranch High School (one of the top rated high schools in Texas), and Commercial Center Blvd with its shops, offices, and stores like the new Super Target. Homes in the section West of Grand Parkway range from about $150,000 to well over $1,000,000 and townhomes are available for around $125,000 to $140,000. This section is also home to Heritage Grand, an active adult 55+ section that boasts its own amenities! An easy commute to the Houston Energy Corridor and Downtown Houston as well as the Award Winning KatyISD Schools make this an ideal choice for those looking for newer homes with all the appeal of the original section of Cinco Ranch!

Cinco Ranch Southwest:

The newest section of Cinco Ranch, Cinco Ranch Southwest has been building since 2007 and expects another three to five years of building. This section has a new 31 model home village that allows you to quicly view homes from many builders and and price ranges (from under $200,000 to over $1,000,000 in the new custom home section). The new Community Center is one of the first Green Built Community Centers in the nation and the entire section is using low water consumption Bermuda Grass. This section is highlighted by Seven Lakes High School (one of the largest and most technologically advanced high schools in the Nation), and the new 36 acre recreational lake. As with all Cinco Ranch sections, the pool, recreation center, parks, and walking trails are all available to any Cinco Ranch resident. This section is a quick commute to the Westpark Tollway and the Grand Parkway so rides to the Energy Corridor or Down Town will be easy! This has been a popular choice for new Texas residents and oil company transferees!

Contact Your Cinco Ranch Experts: Team DiMuria at 832-687-0706 or go to www.KatyHomeFinder.com for more info!

More Details on The Solana at Cinco Ranch

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:05:06 -0500

The Solana at Cinco Ranch is going to be one of Katy's premier luxury senior living developments. When complete in the Third Quarter of 2009, the project will feature concierge services, multiple dining venues, a wine bar, a terrace club activities room, among others. The Solana at Cinco Ranch marks the first time that independent living for seniors, along with assisted living, is being provided in the master planned community. Research shows strong demand by Cinco Ranch residents.

The Solana will offer 126 independent and 32 assisted living rental apartments,. The independent living accommodations will include one bedroom plus den and an extra half bath, and two bedroom apartments. They will include features such as balconies or patios, walk in closets, kitchens with granite countertops. All assisited living apartments come equipped with wireless emergency call system, individual climate control, a television, phone, and data cabling.

Cuisine will be chef-prepared and dining venues will range from The Signature, a high-end restaurant style dining room, to a cafe and wine bar, patio dining, and a club room with billiards, large screen televisions, and an outdoor terrace. A cyber center, high-speed Internet, theatre, woodworking shop, art studio, Wii game center, will also be offered.

Health, fitness, and activity programs are also a major focus. Ameninites will include a fitness center, a wellness and therapy center, a spa with massage, a heated pool as well.

Luxury sedan and community bus transportation services will be available to residents, along with transportation by golf cart to shopping, dining, and entertainment at LaCenterra!

Monthly rents will start at $2,795 for independent living and $3,995 for assisted living. The grand Opening is scheduled for Fall of 2009!