Looking for something a little bit more fun than your ordinary meal? Stop by Rico’s every Saturday night for live entertainment with your meal. Wondering what to eat? You’ll be interested to know that Rico’s Mexican Grill is famous for their delicious Tex-Mex style seafood, especially their finger-lickin’ fish tacos. If you’re not a fan of seafood, though, they also have mouthwatering fajitas complete with house-made guacamole. If you think you’ll go there more than once, also make a point to try the El Cazador (which is a type of Mexican grilled quail dish) and the BBQ Burrito – Both really delicious. Whatever you order, while you’re waiting for your meal you should ask for a bowl of the cheesy queso… Just be careful you don’t accidentally fill up on dip!

What are some other reasons to eat at Rico’s Mexican Grill? Since there are four different locations, it’s in walking distance for many communities in The Woodlands, so chances are you are already fairly close by. Even if you have to make the drive, parking is readily available at all locations. You’ll enjoy quick service and friendly staff, and the frozen margaritas really are to die for – Especially at two dollars apiece! The rest of the menu is priced for a similarly great deal, so eating at Rico’s is always easy on the wallet; even if you bring the whole family, you’re probably not paying more than $40 or $50 for your meal. Head over to the nearest Rico’s sometime this week and see if you’ve been introduced to your new favorite Mexican restaurant in The Woodlands, Texas.

This home is approximately 3,700 SF of living space with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.  Situated on a 2 acre lot, the property has its own private dry creek running along the back end of the property.  Tons of mature trees along with the creek make this property very private.  The custom pool in the backyard is large enough to host a major pool party, this home will definitely be where all the kids on the street want to hang out.

High Meadow Ranch is located in Magnolia TX, right off of FM 1774.  This subdivision consists of custom acreage homes, with price ranges exceeding into the millions.  There are many equine properties featuring private horse stables, with many horse riding trails and hiking trails throughout the neighborhood.  High Meadow Ranch Golf Club is at the heart of the neighborhood offering 18 holes of golf.  There is also a community pool, parks, and common areas throughout the development.

For more information on this property, call Jarrod Frenzel @ 281-658-7389 or visit the website at www.woodlandshomelistings.com

To this end, the community has over 190 miles of hiking and biking trails. There are also 120-forested parks scattered throughout the community. Numerous lakes and ponds add to the nature-themed ambiance of the community.  Bird watchers have recorded over 200 species of birds that call Woodlands “home.” The natural beauty of this community may be the first thing that “catches the eye,” but the community also offers a variety of services and amenities.  The public schools that are located within the Woodlands have been repeatedly cited for excellence in programming and student success by the Texas Educational Agency.  In addition, there are hospitals, shopping malls, grocery stores, libraries, and religious congregations located within the community.  Additionally, several health care providers have established offices in the community.  Even world famous M.D. Anderson has a regional care center in the Woodlands.  Everything a resident might need is only a few minutes away, this convenient lifestyle is what makes The Woodlands real estate so desirable.

When the 2010 census was conducted, the community had over 93,847 residents.  And the community has grown since then!  The Woodlands is so large that it is divided into villages, which gives each village a small town feel. There are lakeside villages, golf course villages and exclusive gated villages. Each village has its own pool, playground, tennis courts, dog parks, BMX tracks, picnic pavilions and playing fields.  If you are looking at homes for sale in Houston TX, you owe it to yourself to check out this fabulous community. You need to experience first hand the extraordinary life-style that is available at the Woodlands!

There is a fresh new restaurant concept called ZUNUM that is planned to OPEN TOWARD THE END OF MARCH 2012.  ZUNUM will be located on Research Forest close to I-45, where the old Rico’s once was.  They are currently finishing the build-out on the 5,000 SF space.  They have started quite the buzz around town and everyone wants to know exactly what ZUNUM is all about.  After talking to one of the owners, Arturo Henriquez, he best summed it up by saying “It will be a place that adults can be adults and kids can be kids, no one has to compromise”.  I can’t wait to see what they come up with.

Sakekawa Japanese Restaurant in The Woodlands is going to open a second location later this year.  They currently have a restaurant located in the Indian Springs Village Center along Woodlands Parkway and Kuykendahl with a full sushi bar and hibachi grills.  Their new location is currently under construction on a pad site at 4223 Research Forest, right out in front of La Trattoria Tuscano Italian Restaurant.  This is a brand new stand-alone building and is starting to shape up to look like a Benihanas from the exterior.  Sakekawa is definitely on my personal top 3 list of best sushi restaurants in The Woodlands.  They feature excellent rolls, fresh fish, and sometimes keep live scallop on the weekends.  The live scallop is my favorite thing here.

The Woodlands is a great place to start businesses of all kinds right now.  For more information about commercial or residential real estate in The Woodlands, call Jarrod Frenzel at 281-658-7389.

This property sits on 5 acres located on the backside of The Woodlands TX, in the Woodlane Forest subdivision.  Woodlane Forest is a deed restricted acreage neighborhood featuring many similar horse properties with lot sizes up to 10 acres.  It is zoned for Magnolia ISD and only 10-15 minutes from The Woodlands Town Center.

This 1 story custom home was built in 1999 and measures 2,453 SF of living space with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.  Standout amenities include: high ceilings, large open kitchen, front and back porches, huge windows in living room, and much more.  The walkin master closet is like a room of its own.

Once you step out the back door, you will be in equestrian paradise.  The 4 stall horse barn has a concrete foundation, tack room, hot and cold water wash room, and large over hangs.  The riding arena features quality sand for good footing.  The right side of the pasture is partially cleared for plenty of running around.  The 5 acres is completely fenced with a nice gated entrance to the charming gravel driveway.

This property won’t last long so you better make an appointment soon.  For more information or to set up a private showing, call Jarrod Frenzel at 281-658-7389.

Bakers Street Pub
There will be no cover here this year and if your looking for a big lively croud, this is your place.  They will feature a live band, Stereo Maze, that will play from 9:45 – 1:45.  There will be a free champaigne toast at midnight, no reservations needed.  For more details call 281-362-7431

Cru Wine Bar
Cru is reservations only and is almost filled up.  Their late seating is $65 per person and will include a food course, live music, and champaigne toast at midnight.  For reservations call 281-465-9463

Crush Wine Bar
Crush is taking up to 400 reservations this year, so you better hurry, they are already half way filled up as of this writing.  They will be charging a $72 cover charge which includes: Jazz band in the lounge, DJ on the rooftop, party favors, champaigne toast at midnight, and lots of food.  There will be a never ending buffet from 7-12, switching to desert buffet from 12-1, and then a breakfast buffet from 1-2.  Call 281-362-7874 for details and reservations.

Americas
They will be serving dinner as usual with an additional new years eve menu. The lounge is taking reservations for parties of 6 or more only. The lounge will be providing bottle service, with a 2 bottle minimum per party. Call 281-367-1492 for more details or reservations.

Crescent Moon Wine Bar
Reservations for dinner have already filled up here, but walkins are still welcome. There will be a $20 cover charge, live music, and champaigne toast. For more info call 281-364-9463.

Rookies Sports Bar
Rookies is charging no cover this year, and should have a large lively crowd.  They are doing a balloon drop with cash prizes and champaign toast at midnight.  There will be live music performed by Not the Rachels, and a free breakfast buffet.  For more details call 281-362-9610.

Molly’s Pub
No cover this year at Molly’s.  They will feature a DJ, free buffet, and a champaigne toast at midnight.  Their number is 281-367-1341

North Star would like to wish everyone a great holiday season, and please be safe.

Officials have stated that customers were inside the store when the fire broke out but everyone was evacuated in time and no one was injured.  It has been reported that Wal-Mart and Kohls have also been evacuated due mostly to the heavy smoke in the area. 

It hasn’t been determined yet how the fire broke out.  For now, it doesn’t seem to be drought related though.

The Highlanders district consists of 5 teams including College Park Caveliers, Conroe Tigers, Lufkin Panthers, and the Oak Ridge War Eagles.  All of their home games are played at the Woodforest Bank Stadium which opened in 2008 and holds up to 9,600 people.  The Highlanders share this field with Oak Ridge and College Park high schools, and when these teams have to play each other it becomes quite the atmosphere.  The Highlands play the College Park Caveliers on 10/28/2011 and this is usually a very exciting game to watch.

The Woodlands Highlanders opened the 2011 season last Friday night playing Prepa Tech out of Monterrey, Mexico with a win over them 56-32.  Cooper Woodyard lead the charge thowing 2 touchdown passes.  The Highlanders will not get to play Katy this year, this has been a great test for them in the past.  Katy is ranked 2nd in the state as of this writing and is always a contender for the state title.  It looks like The Woodlands Highlanders have a pretty easy schedule ahead of them as none of their opponents are currently ranked in the top 40.

If you’ve never made it out to a game before, you should try and catch one of their home games this season.  The Woodforest Bank Stadium is state of the art and a great venue to enjoy high schoo football.  Come out and support the team, this could be the year they win state, who knows?

Between residential and commercial properties, The Woodlands is consuming approximately 37 million gallons of water per day while the maximum capacity per day is only 55 million gallons per day.  It is estimated that the new water restrictions will save 5 million gallons per day.  The majority of these savings will come through less lawn irrigation.  The restrictions call for the following lawn watering schedule:

Odd Addresses on Wednesdays and Saturdays

Even Addresses on Thursdays and Sundays

Lawn irrigation is not the only thing that will change.  In an effort to drive home this message, local restaurants have been asked to serve water to patrons only on request.  Watering of vehicles in driveways is also on the don’t do list.  Residents are encouraged to do their watering before sunrise or after sunset to minimize water evaporation, but this is not mandatory.

There will be routine checks performed throughout the community to ensure that residents are abiding by the watering restrictions.  Violators will receive a warning but if too hard headed they can receive a find of up to $200 per violation.  Hopefully everyone will respect the problem that our community faces and do their part.