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Balmoral residents have beautiful kitchens, but when the Texas heat is on, they flock to their favorite local restaurants. Which ones do they favor? Take a look. That One Place 3333 Atascocita Road Humble, Texas 77396 281-852-6261 Ken “Pop” Hunt made his dream of owning a crawfish restaurant a reality in 2012 and people come from miles away to chow down. The famil ...

Move over, Galveston — Surfside Beach has the same water, the same sand, less crowds and — for Sierra Vista residents — a shorter drive! In fact, beach-loving residents can shoot down Highway 288 in less than an hour to wade in the water and search for seashells. Of course, if you stop at Buc-ee’s in Lake Jackson for snacks, it might take you a little more tha ...

What’s it like to live the “Lagoon Life” at Balmoral? We say it’s like living at a five-star vacation resort year-round. What does that mean? Here’s a typical day in the life of Balmoral residents. Most days start with breakfast in the kitchen of their gorgeous homes. Whether they gather in the informal dining area for chocolate chip pancakes or at the islan ...

Outdoor living areas should encourage you to get out and enjoy sunshine and fresh air. If your backyard makes you want to hide inside, you are doing it wrong. Ready to spruce things up? Here are some options guaranteed to add to your al fresco experience. Some of them can even be added by your Vanbrooke builder. Start With a Covered Patio We’re not going to lie. Tex ...

Many Sierra Vista builders offer home automation packages that include an Amazon Dot or Show. Both feature a virtual assistant called “Alexa.” To activate your smart home features, you can simply tell Alexa to perform tasks such as turning on lights. Alexa can do so much more, though. Here are a few fun things you can try: Channel Your Inner Trekkie Amazon smart d ...