Houston

Laurie Roddy is probably the definition of an Active Adult - the Cypress local has hiked over 300 miles to write the book, “60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Houston.” Any trail to be explored within Houston is likely to have left its mark in Roddy’s book, and the guide even includes trails in other cities like Galveston, Huntsville, and Beaumont.

Looking to invest in a home this year? You’re in the right place!

Forbes teamed up with Local Market Monitor, a North Carolina-based data company that tracks home prices and economic factors in more than 300 housing markets, to find the top 20 housing markets to invest in this year. Their research revealed Houston as a best buy city for housing investment in 2015.

Ground broke earlier this week on a new historical museum designed to tell Houston’s story in a way that’s never been told before. Located downtown off of Texas Independence Trail between the George R. Brown Convention Center and Minute Maid Park, the museum will focus specifically on the history of southeast Texas.

Race spotlights local athletes, utilizes Houston’s largest private recreational lake

Towne Lake, Caldwell Companies’ northwest Houston community connected by water, is partnering with Onurmark Productions to host its fourth annual Houston Towne Lake Triathlon on Monday, Sept. 2. More than 1,500 racers are expected to compete in the event, where athletes can choose to race either the sprint- or Olympic-distance courses.

Is it your child’s very first day of school? Maybe a new school? These simple tips will help ease the transition from Summer to going back to school in the Fall.

Visit the campus, walk or ride the route your child will take. Speak to your child about talking to strangers, and observe along the route any areas in which your child must exercise caution. Look for the school patrols, crossing guard, or police officers on the streets near the school.