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You’ve chosen your builder, homesite and floor plan in Sierra Vista. As you get ready to visit the design center, have you given any thought to your front door? If not, maybe you should. Your door is one of the first things your guests will see. It’s a first impression. It’s part of that all-important curb appeal. It’s also something you can choose to upgrade ...

Did you know there is a wild animal park practically in Sierra Vista’s backyard? It’s true. You and your family can take a little safari at the Bayou Wildlife Zoo in Alvin. The zoo began as an exotic game ranch purchased by Clint Wolston in 1985. At the time, it housed 170 animals and 36 species of birds. The animals were free to roam across the land. Today, al ...

There’s more to learning than sitting at a desk. At Meridiana Elementary, teachers and staff believe learning should be an adventure with hands-on opportunities that excite kids. Meridiana Elementary is located in the Meridiana master-planned community, giving them access to the enclave’s learning labs. Galileo's Lab, for example, is an outdoor classroom that l ...

Skip the expensive prix-fixe restaurant dinner and demonstrate your love with a home-cooked meal. What’s that you say? You can barely boil water? Not to worry. We’ve rounded up simple recipes anyone can do. Love at First Sip Shake up something pink, bubbly or chocolatey your special someone will fall in love with. Skip the box of chocolates and hand over the ...

Junior high schools prepare students for the academic rigors of high school and beyond. Doing so with panache is Manvel Junior High School. The mission of Manvel Junior High School is to engage and empower students to become lifelong learners and problem solvers. Their 55 teachers average eight years of experience giving them the skillset to prepare students academ ...