Though the name Drees Custom Homes may be new to Katy residents, the company itself is anything but new. This family-run homebuilder, founded by the Drees family and operating in Texas since the 1980s, brings nearly 100 years of experience to the region. They’re expanding into Katy with innovative designs that blend production efficiency with…
Montgomery’s Wild Honey Box is sweeter than ever as the next generation brings fresh energy and bold ideas to the family business. “We’re excited to explore new flavors and products while honoring our family’s legacy,” Social Media & Marketing Coordinator Kayla Simons said. “It’s about blending tradition with innovation so our customers can enjoy something…
Houston lawns are under attack. This year’s relentless rain has created the perfect storm for fungal diseases and swarms of mosquitoes, leaving homeowners frustrated and scrambling for solutions. Heroes Lawn Care of Bellaire, a local lawn care expert, is stepping in to fight back. It is offering tailored treatments that keep lawns healthy and families…
For Marte Hersey, the decision to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate for children in foster care began years before she officially volunteered. While working at UTMB Health, she encountered children in the pediatric unit who were in Child Protective Services custody, witnessing their difficult circumstances and the many professionals involved in their care. “We…
Village Medical is reshaping primary care in Houston, Texas by delivering value-based, community-focused, patient-centered health care. “Our mission is to advance health care by providing high-quality, compassionate, value-based primary care to help people live their healthiest lives and improve health outcomes for the patients and community we are privileged to serve,” said Dr. James Geracci,…
When the founders of the Texas Chess Center decided to branch out on their own, they never expected the organization would grow into the state’s leading hub for chess education, let alone rank amongst the top five tournament organizers in the country by sheer size. After starting their careers with a Dallas-based chess company, they…
Officials with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo announced in an Oct. 1 news release that Kyle Olsen, a seven-year veteran of the organization, will be the new chief show operations officer. He is the first CSOO of the show in over three decades. What we know According to the news release, Olsen brings more…
Lone Star College System board members voted to lower the college system’s property tax rate for fiscal year 2025-56 during the board’s Oct. 2 meeting. The action taken The board unanimously approved a FY 2025-26 tax rate of $0.1060 per $100 valuation, down from last year’s rate of $0.1076. Trustee Rebecca Broussard was absent from…
Veteran Builders reopened this fall after having slowed down in 2020, owner and veteran Kevin Bowers confirmed. The business offers construction services including roofing, remodeling and repairs. “My best talent is finding solutions,” Bowers said. “I love what I do and I like when we are done with a project, the homeowner is ecstatic with…
It’s officially October, which means it’s time to sport the color pink. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month runs Oct. 1-31 to honor those affected by breast cancer and raise awareness about the disease. Communities across Greater Houston show up each year with an abundance of events in support, many of which aim to raise money…