Real Estate

26187 Cooperstown Way

Meticulously maintained and move-in ready one story home in Splendora! The beautiful brick exterior provides stunning curb appeal, and an open concept floor plan makes this home inviting for guests and everyday living. Luxury vinyl plank wood-look flooring, granite counters, a neutral paint palette and abundant windows are just a few of this home's highlights. The spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas range, pantry, island and breakfast bar opens to the family room. Primary...

Health + Wellness

A Ministry of Medicine

How One Physician Brought A Calling to Fruition Article by Travis Hager | Photography by Marsais Urban It requires a special kind of person who builds something not because the world tells them to, but because they simply cannot imagine not doing it. Dr. Elizabeth Helander is that kind of person. She grew up in Spring and The Woodlands, married her high school sweetheart, and today is raising five children in the same community that shaped her. On paper, her life reads like a beautiful...

Shopping

P.S. I Love You, Mom

Because Mother’s Day Is Just A Few Sleeps Away Article by Alex Gray | Photography by Provided Our publisher loved this bold new sneaker from the beloved Birdies brand, styled in gold leather as a “soft crushable ballerina retro jogger.” The shoe’s suitcase-ready collapsible form features a classic grosgrain ballet ribbon enclosure.   What mother—or grandmother—wouldn’t love this artful, compact collection of priceless memories? Customize up to 100 glossy pages of her favorite photos in this...

Food + Beverage

Tea, Anyone?

How to Recreate an Afternoon Tea Experience at Your Abode Article by Alex Gray | Photography by Stock Have you wondered what the difference was between “afternoon tea” and “high tea”? (If you haven’t, aren’t you wondering now?) Us, too. So, we tapped The Tea Kettle Café’s Kari Dangler to, well, give us the tea on tea. TWCL: What first drew you into the tea world, what did you find most captivating about it? KD: Tea kind of found me; the business that is. Ten years ago my husband bought...

Health + Wellness

The Tooth of the Matter

Top Tips from Two Leading Local Dentists Article by Carol Mowdy Bond | Photography by Stock May is National Dental Care Month. So, we asked two dentists in The Woodlands — Dr. Erica Cummings, DDS, MAGD, D-ABDSM, and Dr. Leah Zils, DDS, PLLC — to answer some chomper-worthy questions. TWCL: What is your top dental care advice for teeth-and-gum health protection? DREC: Drink lots of water regularly to keep your mouth hydrated and pH neutralized. Brushing morning and night is minimum for...

Life + Culture

A League of Its Own

Inside the Legacy of the Junior League of The Woodlands Article by Aunika Anderson | Photography by Jessica Huxel Celebrating 125 years of history, The Junior League stands as an organization that has built a remarkable legacy through leadership and service. Founded in 1901 by Mary Harriman, a 19-year-old New York debutante, who used her status, network, and privilege as a platform for social reform. This era marked a turning point for social change movements, and The Junior League...

Life + Culture

The Woman Who Chose Them

How Rebecca Smith Built Love Heals Youth Into a Lifeline for Foster Teens Article by Dawn Allen | Photography by Provided The room fills fast. Forty teenagers file in, some with arms crossed, some scanning the space like they're already looking for the exit. Most have heard a version of this before: another program, another adult with a plan, another place that isn't home. But this isn't what they expect. The stations are set up around the room: financial literacy here, life skills there, a...

Home Services

The New Frontier

Haley Garcia on Investing in AI, Real Luxury, and the Future of Home Selling Article by Alex Gray | Photography by Bex Wood What do you do when AI swirls in like a curious, silvery mist across a static landscape? According to local real estate agent Haley Garcia, you don’t just stand there; you step ahead of it, anticipating how it may transform the world. Recently, The Woodlands City Lifestyle had the opportunity to ask Garcia about new technology developments, what they mean for the real...

Real Estate

9063 Rocky Ridge Drive

Outstanding one story home in Crighton Ridge! No expense was spared in landscaping, creating stunning curb appeal, and the four car garage ensures plenty of parking. A four year old roof, new gutters and fence, freshly painted interior and exterior, two year old generator, recent HVAC, plantation shutters, and incredible storage are just a few highlights of this home. Remodeled kitchen with quartz counters, a walk-in pantry, gas cooktop and undermount lighting opens to the breakfast room and den...

Real Estate

3611 Summer Trail Court

Beautifully renovated David Weekley home on a quiet cul-de-sac within a gated community, backing to a private greenbelt with a resort-style backyard. Thoughtfully designed with Engineered European Oak-Wide Plank, wainscoting, and an open, light-filled layout that seamlessly connects the kitchen, family room, and outdoor living. The kitchen features Quartzite countertops, custom finishes, and views of the pool and surrounding greenery. The primary suite offers the same peaceful backdrop...