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NeighborhoodScout.com recently ranked the nation’s top metro areas with the best public schools. The goal of the search was to identify 20 of America's largest metro areas and to uncover those neighborhoods that offer the best public schools for consumers’ housing dollar.
It identified a No. 1 pick neighborhood in each metro area. These 20 neighborhoods offer a way to buy into great schools at appealing prices. The site further states that “most people expect to pay a lot more to get into school districts of this quality.”
Also taken into consideration was median home price, location and of course the school district’s rating and student performance.
Among the nation’s top 20 metro markets was Houston and in this area, Friendswood was ranked No. 1 because of the outstanding schools in the exemplary rated Friendswood Independent School District.
Among the many students benefiting from an exceptional education are those living in West Ranch, Friendswood Development Company’s master-planned community located off FM 518 in the City of Friendswood. West Ranch offers new homes by top Houston builders and price ranges that vary from the $280,000s to the $700,000s. For more information, visit the website at www.visitwestranch.com.
Posted on May 27, 2009 | Tagged in: economy , City of Friendswood
The City of Friendswood was recently given $2 million as part of the federal government’s Economic Development Administration investment.
The EDA’s mission is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness and preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy.
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, these funds will go toward the development of the Clearwood Business Park, and specifically for building water and sewer infrastructure.
The project is expected to create 100 new jobs and generate $10 million in private investment, which will benefit the whole area in the future to come.
Friendswood has continued to earn local and national recognition because of its small-town surrounds, appealing mix of housing and outstanding Friendswood Independent School District schools. Recently, Friendswood was named Best Affordable Suburb in Texas by BusinessWeek magazine.
The Friendswood Independent School District, known for its exemplary rating by the Texas Education Agency and the outstanding achievements of its students and teachers, has even more reason to be proud. Two Friendswood High School students are among eight chosen musical scholars around the Greater Houston area to participate at the Houston Grand Opera's High School Voice Studio.
Friendswood’s Eizabeth Conger and Catherine Goode will receive voice lessons from the Houston Grand Opera staff, prepare for college auditions and receive a stipend to assist with those auditions.
The coveted Houston Grand Opera Vocal Training Program for High School Students is a sought-after program and an honor for the students who are selected.
Posted on May 12, 2009 | Tagged in: economy
The housing market in Texas remains one of the most solid and stable in the nation and while many people are now in the market to buy a new home, they are faced with the challenge of selling their existing home. And for many, selling their existing home means having the ability to purchase the new home they have wanted. The key to selling a home successfully remains the same despite the economy and housing market conditions – make your home more appealing than any other on the market.
A home listed for sale will often be seen by many different potential buyers so it’s important to make a home appear clean, uncluttered and neutral in color. In other words – make it a place in which someone could picture themselves living.
Posted on May 12, 2009 | Tagged in: healthcare , Graystone Hills , Conroe
The Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce is presenting a Family Health and Wellness Education Fair this weekend.
The event takes place on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Conroe Regional Medical Center Heart and Vascular covered parking area. Underwritten by the Conroe Regional Medical Center, the event will include:
- Varicella, Tdap, MCV4 vaccine required for 7th grade students for '09-'10 school year will be provided for free by UTMB
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Health checks for the whole family
- Wii therapy demonstrations
- Head injury prevention program
- Balloon animals and face painting for kids
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Emergency vehicles on site for viewing
- DJ
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And much more!
Friendswood Development Company's Graystone Hills community in Conroe has quickly become the area's premier place to live.
Posted on May 11, 2009 | Tagged in: West Ranch , events , City of Friendswood
Located in the heart of Friendswood, West Ranch by Friendswood Development Company features a prime location and master plan that offers residents the best of small town living with all of the benefits of an outstanding master-planned community.
Friendswood, located in Galveston County, has earned numerous accolades both locally and nationally, for everything from exemplary rated schools to being rated as the best affordable suburb and one of the best places in the nation to live and raise a family.
Located off FM 518 minutes from Interstate 45, West Ranch features beautiful new homes by top Houston builders and easy access to a long list of activities and community events for which the city of Friendswood is well known.
Posted on May 8, 2009 | Tagged in: healthcare
As the H1N1, or "Swine Flu" scare has spread across the nation and the state of Texas, Friendswood Development Company hopes to provide a useful conglomerate of resources to our communities, which spread across several Texas counties.
These links will provide an array of information regarding H1N1 locally as well as nationally. You may find:
- Hand washing flyers
- U.S. regional confirmed cases and death statistics
- Health care providers
- Videos
- Travel alerts
- Symptom lists
- Frequently update H1N1 news
Posted on May 6, 2009 | Tagged in: Graystone Hills , events , charity
Friendswood Development Company's Graystone Hills community sponsored the Houston Association of Realtors TREPAC Night at the Races event held on Thursday, April 30th at Dosey Doe. The event was held to benefit the TREPAC/Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee.
The Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee represents nearly 90,000 members across the state of Texas. The group emphasizes the difference between a REALTOR® and one who is "merely licensed by the state to sell real estate". That difference is the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, which requires REALTORS® to put their clients' interests first at all times.
To learn more about TREPAC, visit TexasRealtors.com.
Posted on May 3, 2009 | Tagged in: Untagged
For the active members of Friendswood Development communities and other Friendswood Development Company followers, we are excited to announce the debut of our very own Facebook and Twitter accounts. You can find us on either social network through search or by clicking the corresponding links above.
Facebook
The Friendswood Development Company Facebook Page is a resource to all Friendswood Development Company community residents, employees, followers, and realtors. Facebook users can become a fan of Friendswood Development Company, share thoughts, pictures, links, and even videos of events in and around Friendswood Development circles.
Twitter
The Friendswood Development Company Twitter page is yet another way that we hope to stay close and connected to our community members and realtos. Twitter-ers can now easily follow our "tweets" on the latest news on Friendswood Development Company. You can find us under the user name: "FriendswoodTX".
As always, thank you for your interest in the latest developments and news at Friendswood Development Company.
Posted on May 2, 2009 | Tagged in: events , City of Friendswood
Friendswood Development Company and the Friendswood Community invite you to participate in the annual "Friendswood is Great" Festival!
Saturday, May 2, 2009, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Annual F.I.G. Festival "Celebrating our Heritage"
F.I.G. Fun Run @ 7:00am Friendswood High School
sponsored by Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital benefiting the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce and the Friendswood Alumni Association.
Arts and Craft Show and Quilt Show @ 9 :00am located at Friendswood Chamber of Commerce Office. Sponsored by the Friendswood Historical Society. Frank J. Brown Museum Bus Tour available also.
Nature and Culture Tourism @ 9:00am activities located at the Friendswood Library
Annual Auto and Bike Extravaganza, HEB Kids Zone and Lions Club Chili Cookoff at Stevenson Park
For more information, go to www.friendswood-chamber.com
