Archive For: Eagle’s Trace
Not just for local moves
When Phil Meynen visited Eagle’s Trace last year to sign his move-in paperwork, that particular community wasn’t his final destination. The longtime Houston resident was finally pulling up his roots in the Bayou City and heading north to Dallas. “My daughter lives in Arlington,” says Meynen, who retired from M.W. Kellogg, now KBR, ten years ago. “She...Read More »
Shelter from the storm
Houston has a lot to offer—world-class theater, major league sports, and a museum district that’s second-to-none. Throw in the out-of-this-world food, and you’ve got a winning combination. But here’s the hitch: Houston residents also have to contend with weather that can be temperamental and uncooperative. Hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through November 30, ushers...Read More »
Virtual grandparenting
It’s no secret that teens and twentysomethings are tied to the Internet. Socializing, among the younger set, happens online. For older adults, the changing methods of communication can be disconcerting. But a new wave of contemporary grandparents is getting plugged in. According to the Pew Internet and American Life Project, the biggest increase in Internet usage was...Read More »
‘Leaning toward cheerful’
When Sidney Hamilton first stepped into her apartment home at Eagle’s Trace, she wasn’t convinced it was the one for her. “It had features that I loved—a balcony overlooking the lake and lots of windows—but the design choices of the previous owner didn’t suit my taste,” says Hamilton. “The walls were painted gray and the laminate...Read More »
Persistence pays off
Having a house on the market for a year and a half is generally not chalked up as a success. But for Otis and Doris Petty, the wait was a lesson in perfect timing. The Pettys lived in a two-bedroom lake home on the shores of Lake Livingston before moving to Eagle’s Trace last year. And...Read More »
Calling all gardeners
When Carl and Jo Shannon moved to Eagle’s Trace in Houston from their home in Wharton three years ago, they left behind a “Texas-sized yard.” “In terms of gardening, we were rank amateurs,” says Mr. Shannon, “but with a little water and sunshine, we had a beautiful yard filled with azaleas and antique roses.” Starting with a...Read More »
Retired ‘elves’ build toys for charity
HOUSTON, Tex. (June 21)—Christmas may be a long way off, but at Eagle’s Trace, several elves are working their magic for a summer toy delivery. With a little woodcarving and a dab of glue, they are making everything from toy cars and jigsaw puzzles to dolls and doll furniture. Working in partnership with Child Protective Services...
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One month to a sale
Two Texas metropolitan areas received the largest influx of residents in the nation in 2009, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Dallas-Fort Worth posted the greatest population growth in the country last year with 146,530 people moving to the metro area, while Houston saw an increase of 140,784 residents. The volume of people pouring into these...Read More »
Beauty of bluebonnets
The bluebonnets in the Texas Hill Country may have gone to seed, but Pat McKinley catches a glimpse of their beauty every time she glances at the painting hanging above the couch in her living room. For the past 30 years, McKinley has carved a niche for herself as a landscape artist, capturing the fleeting, breathtaking...Read More »
One month to move
In less time than it takes most people to plan a vacation, Ray Ledlie selected and moved into his new apartment home at Eagle’s...Read More »
