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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo—also known as the “heartbeat of the Southwest”—has galloped through four different venues since its establishment in 1931; its latest stable is Reliant Park.

Insurance options
Friday, February 08, 2008

Take the worry out of watching over your nest egg

Property taxes, maintenance fees, property insurance … Adding up the costs of owning a home can equal a big headache. Factor in the uncertainty of a tumultuous real estate market, and you’ve got worries that could keep you from enjoying retirement.

Hope is in the air
Thursday, February 07, 2008

Meet Continental Airlines’ milestone employee

If you’re looking for the new face of retirement living, you’ll find Eagle’s Trace resident Ray Hope.

Exotic dance moves
Thursday, February 07, 2008

Branching out, staying fit

Belly dancing, the ancient art once practiced for the delight of caliphs and sheiks, has shaken its way into Eagle’s Trace. Residents say the activity is a great way to work out while having fun.

Hens of love
Thursday, February 07, 2008

Sure, flowers are nice. And big-ticket gifts like diamonds or flat-screen TVs aren’t bad, either. But if you want to show your true love just how much you care, then nothing beats a home-cooked meal.

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Breaking ground
Thursday, February 07, 2008

Construction begins on Renaissance Gardens

About 200 Eagle’s Trace residents and staff clad in faux construction hats let out a big cheer when Executive Director Kevin Knopf threw the first shovel of dirt on the community’s newest construction venture: Renaissance Gardens.

A taxing situation
Monday, January 07, 2008

Figuring it out gets more complicated

It’s rare that taxes are lowered, and Houston homeowners saw it happen last year. But when the City Council decreased property tax rates, there was little reason to get out the champagne.

Toast of the town
Monday, January 07, 2008

If you come to the Toastmasters club at Eagle’s Trace, you’d better be on your toes. You never know when you’ll be asked to give an impromptu speech.

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From the Chef’s Kitchen
Monday, January 07, 2008

January doesn’t have to be gloomy. The right meal can put you in a good frame of mind no matter what time of year it is, says Eagle’s Trace Chef de Cuisine Wayne Webb.

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Seasons greetings from around world
Monday, January 07, 2008

Tamales from Mexico, pancakes from the Middle East, and desserts from Scandinavia were all part of the Eagle’s Trace holiday smorgasbord.

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