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Reach for the stars! This Halloween season is all the rage at Space Center Houston with its Galaxy Frights event. The Johnson Space Center is one of MANY exciting locations within the Clear Lake area. This sunny and prosperous area of town is home to many ideal retail and dining spots. For residents in the area with an artistic eye and a love for all things fashion, the stylish shopping venues of this district can’t be beaten and the local Clear Lake High School and college have celebrated many years of high academic achievement for their students and alumni.  But easily the biggest draw is the close proximity to the famous NASA Mission Control Center. Residents and visitors have the opportunity to experience the historical wonders of space technology coming alive and the Johnson Space Center allows future generations of astronauts to relive the full thrill of space exploration. The Space Center is within easy access to all residents in the surrounding area, from apartment residents at

  The wait is OVER. The famed burger joint In-N-Out Burger has officially joined the Willowbrook community for fast-food lovers of all ages to enjoy.  The Willowbrook community is a spacey, active retail area of town and is the perfect place for food and shopping. This area is all about convenience, from the Willowbrook Mall to the local AMC. The area also features an abundance of different affordable travel and living options to choose from, whether it’s hotels directly near the mall like the Residence Marriott Inn and the Haven Inn & Suites to apartments just down the road like Casa Del Mar and Buena Vista.  And no matter where you go, food is always sure to follow as you’ll have your pick of dozens of different dining options within the surrounding area. If you’re someone who enjoys the social aspect of residential living, you’ll never feel alone here as there’s always something going on or someplace to shop or eat. Willowbrook simply can’t be beaten when it comes to fast, fun l

  It’s been a long time coming, but Treebeards has now finally opened its doors at its new expanded location at 9655 Katy Freeway.  The unique area of Memorial City is primed for all things fun and food! The Memorial City Mall, CityCentre, and Town and Country Village in particular are ideal shopping destinations and there’s definitely no shortage of exquisite dining options available. In terms of apartment living in this area, residents will find it to be an upscale, heavily-resourced location in Houston with  a wide variety of retail locations and school options for parents with children. For young residents, especially members of The Providence at Memorial, Hammerly Oaks, and The Providence at Heights apartment community, this area is notable for having one of the two Dave and Buster’s locations in the city within close proximity. Additionally, the surrounding area also boasts some crucial social and informational facilities such as the Trini Mendenhall Community Center, the Spring

  Residents with small children within driving distance of the Museum District--take note! Break out the candy corn and let the wild rumpus start! Going on right now until November 1st, the Houston Zoo is featuring its annual Zoo Boo celebration!  The Houston Museum district features some truly spectacular sights and events, providing an artistic and educational experience for all its residents. From Hermann Park to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, this district has tasteful art and culture in spades! The quick and easy commute to the Houston Zoo is no exception, especially for parents with animal-lover children. In terms of daily life in this district, especially for apartment residents, there are a plethora of different options when it comes to school and nature resources. Residents in Bayou Park Apartments and students at St. Thomas High School will have easy access to the famous Buffalo Bayou and Buffalo Bayou Park, along with enough affordable residential housing to go aroun