Kingwood Ranked as "Most Livable Suburb" by Forbes Magazine

Written by Carla Alvarez

Kingwood Texas: Forbes Magazine has confirmed what Kingwood residents already know . . . Kingwood is a great place to live.

The "Livable Forest" was rated as one of the "Most Livable" Suburbs for the Houston Metro area along with Spring and Atascocita. A variety of metrics were used in the ranking, including quality of schools, size and affordability of homes, and the safety of the neighborhoods.

One thing that I found interesting is that while Kingwood ranked well on all of the study's criteria to be awarded "Most Livable Suburb," it didn't address many of the characteristics that make Kingwood a truely special place to live. How can you quantify the impact of the canopy of trees, the 75 miles of greenbelt and trails, parks in every village, numerous community events, and the friendliness of the people?

So I asked my friends why they loved living here, and this is what they had to say . . .

Early Voting Ends November 2nd

Written by Administrator
Harris County, TX: Early voting for the combined general election ends Friday, November 2nd. So avoid the crowds and head over to the Kingwood Library to cast your vote. The polling station will be open from 7 am to 7 pm.
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Holly Little Opens Law Practice in Kingwood

Written by Linda Dalton

Holly Little defies the lawyer stereotype: she’s personable, caring and known for her professionalism. A partner in the Law Offices of Hand & Little, she started her firm eight years ago with the mission of delivering outstanding customer service.

Little recently re-located her law practice from east Texas to the Anchor Building on Lakeville Dr. in Kingwood. The move was in conjunction with her husband, cardiologist Dr. Raymond Little, taking a position at Kingwood Medical Center.

The Kingwood business and residential community is certain to benefit from Holly Little’s 14 years of experience in the field of law. She has a background in corporate law as a legal affairs assistant chief for Black Entertainment Television (now owned by Viacom) and as an associate for major law firms in Boston and Washington D.C. She also served as an attorney for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

May Community Center Announces November Events

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Huffman TX: The May Community Center in Huffman, Texas announced its schedule of classes for November 2007. Harris county residents can choose from a wide selection of class in arts and crafts, learning and enrichment, martial arts and exercise, and music and dance.

The May Community Center is one of Harris County Precint 4's three intergenerational community centers. Programs and classes are provided at little or no cost to Harris County residents; however, participants must furnish their own supplies. In most cases, participants can purchase supplies at the volunteer instructor's cost.

Midwives Open Reunion Womens Health & Birth Center in Kingwood

Written by Linda Dalton

Certified Nurse-Midwives Polly Logan, left, and Janet Little show off one of the water birth tubs at their new Kingwood business: Reunion Women’s Health & Birth Center.

Kingwood, TX - Two Kingwood residents have given birth to a new business. Certified Nurse-Midwives Polly Logan and Janet Little have opened Reunion Women’s Health & Birth Center behind Kingwood Medical Center.

The birth center allows healthy women with low-risk pregnancies the opportunity to personalize their birth experience in a home-like setting with fewer medical interventions and more family participation.

The 3,300 square-foot complex features two private birthing rooms along with a common kitchen and family waiting room. Each birthing room has a custom-manufactured, thermal air-jetted tub for water births, a full-sized bed, rocking chair and birthing ball, giving expectant moms a choice as to where to labor and deliver.

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