SPRING BRANCH

Houston police are searching for a man who they say he stole a case full of scratch ticket rolls from a convenience store counter in July.

An armed man is now in custody after he barricaded himself inside a home in the Spring Branch area.

Jordan Jamal Alvarado of Spring Branch was convicted by a jury of fatally shooting his brother-in-law.

Houston police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left a man dead in Spring Branch Tuesday, officers said.

Houston police are investigating an apparent drive-by shooting that targeted a man in a wheelchair Saturday evening.

Houston police are investigating an apparent drive-by shooting that targeted a man in a wheelchair Saturday evening.

The Nature Conservancy is in negotiations to acquire the land near Spring Brand, which the state would then buy and preserve as a park.

The Spring Branch menu includes chana masala, fried chicken, spicy Korean braised greens, brisket, and the most thoughtful wine list in Texas barbecue.

A group of Spring Branch community members came to the aid of a WWII veteran Wednesday.

Residents in the Westview Terrace neighborhood in Spring Branch gathered Friday to express their concern about what has been happening at home nearby.

A Spring Branch man is asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect that got into his backyard.

Houston police are searching for two men that they said broke into a family’s home in the Spring Branch area on April 22 while the family was sleeping.

A post circulating on social media in the Spring Branch community has caused concern. Students at Stratford High School in Spring Branch ISD voiced concern over feeling uncomfortable with a class activity by a teacher who officials said is now on administrative leave.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will get her coronavirus shot Thursday.

HOUSTON – One year after an explosion devastated the Spring Branch community, homeowners are still dealing with the aftermath. The blast took place at the Watson Grinding & Manufacturing Company on Jan. 24, 2020. The explosion is being blamed for the death of two Watson Grinding & Manufacturing Co. employees and another person who’s family filed a lawsuit against the company. “We are in a much better position in terms of regulating what is next to you than we were before the Watson explosion. The former owners of Watson Grinding & Manufacturing Co. issued this statement Friday through a public relations firm ahead of the anniversary of the explosion:As we reflect on the terrible event that occurred one year ago, we express our sincere condolences to everyone affected.

HOUSTON – Arrest warrants have been issued for four men, accused of taking part in an illegal racing event in the parking lot of an Ikea in the Spring Branch area, court documents confirmed Monday. Video of the racing event was shared on social media and posted to YouTube, court documents said. A manager of the Ikea, located in the 7800 block of Katy Freeway, told police the event left behind a lot of damage to the parking lot. “The [manager] informed [the officer] that the damage to the parking lot is estimated to be $46,000 to repair,” according to court documents. Both Smith and Fontenette, according to court documents, were driving a Dodge Charger seen in the video.

HOUSTON – Sushi Pop is opening at The Shops at Hilshire Village in the Spring Branch area. The restaurant offers a relaxed casual space to enjoy Japanese-inspired dishes, such as poke bowls, sushi rolls and ramen. They provide a variety of traditional and daring options from raw to cooked. The Shops at Hilshire Village is located north of Interstate 10 and west of Interstate 610 in the Houston area. The address is 1505 Wirt Road.

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HOUSTON – The former owner of a halfway house in Spring Branch is accused of sexually preying on troubled women he was supposed to be helping. Michael Hubacek, 42, was charged with sexually assaulting three women that were clients of the private substance abuse treatment centers he operates in Spring Branch. He was arrested Wednesday morning and made his first court appearance to hear the charges against him. On Thursday, the police said he seems to have a type, which is usually attractive women struggling with addiction. Police are asking for more victims to come forward, no matter how long ago the assault was committed against them.

The football stars of Houston were socially-distanced and masked-up as we hosted the 2020 VYPE Houston Football Photo Shoot powered by Whataburger. Over 300 of the city's top players attended shoots at Spring Branch's Tully Stadium, Sheldon ISD's Panther Stadium and Spring ISD's Planet Ford Stadium. A special thanks to Athletic Directors Paige Hershey, Willie Amendola and Derek Fitzhenry for making this photo shoot a reality for the athletes. Check out the behind the scenes video below! Click here to visit your local Whataburger and make sure to check out #WhataSnap.

The football stars of Houston were socially-distanced and masked-up as we hosted the 2020 VYPE Houston Football Photo Shoot powered by Whataburger. Over 300 of the city's top players attended shoots at Spring Branch's Tully Stadium, Sheldon ISD's Panther Stadium and Spring ISD's Planet Ford Stadium. A special thanks to Athletic Directors Paige Hershey, Willie Amendola and Derek Fitzhenry for making this photo shoot a reality for the athletes. Check out the behind the scenes video below! Click here to visit your local Whataburger and make sure to check out #WhataSnap.

Spring Branch is asking parents for their input on the 2020-2021 school year. During a special meeting with the Board of Trustees, Superintendent Jennifer Blaine discussed the option of starting the school year with both in-school and online instruction. No other information was provided, as the district continues to evaluate other measures to ensure the safety of students this coming August. Measures not in placeSocial distancingTemperature screeningsPartitioningMasks/PPEClass size limitsExtracurricular activitiesNo information provided at this time. Do you have questions about Spring Branch ISDs plan?

HOUSTON – One Spring Branch woman said it has been a nightmare trying to get a refund from United Airlines. With coronavirus death toll was rising, Gardner, her children, and several family members opted out of the trip. Another week went by; she said she called Wednesday. About 40 minutes later, she said she spoke with a United representative, who told her the request was denied because she voluntarily canceled the flight. Gardner said the representative said the best offer was to submit her refund request.

Houston Apartment Association: Unzoned Houston protects apartments from some incompatible neighborsIn January, a large explosion on Gessner Road killed two people and caused extensive property damage in northwestern Spring Branch. The explosion even broke windows at the Houston Apartment Association office nearly a mile away. Houston, even without zoning, does have some specific protections for apartment communities and other land uses that prohibit certain things within various distances. An abattoir has to be at least 3,000 feet from a long list of land uses including apartment properties. Junkyards Houston prohibits junkyards, salvage yards, auto parts recyclers and metal recyclers within 300 feet of an apartment property.

Erin Smith and Patrick Feges are working toward opening a second location of their critically acclaimed barbecue restaurant in Spring Branch in early 2021. The new location will be located at 8217 Long Point Road and have extended hours, including nights and weekends. The recent signing of the lease will offer the duo a space wherein they can serve lunch and dinner six days a week to the nearby office workers and Spring Branch residents. Feges and Smith became parents recently and they saw a need for family-friendly restaurants in the Spring Branch area in which they live. We will be anticipating those smoked wings in the meantime.

HOUSTON – An electrical spark ignited a propylene leak at a Spring Branch business last week and caused an explosion that damaged more than 400 surrounding buildings, officials said Friday. Investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said propylene began leaking from one of the tanks at Watson Grinding and Manufacturing sometime between 1 a.m. last Thursday and 1 a.m. last Friday. ATF investigators said they believe an electrical spark that is a normal part of any electrical system ignited the leaking gas. There is no indication that arson, sabotage or vandalism was involved in the blast, ATF investigators said. Houston police Chief Art Acevedo said patrols of the affected neighborhoods will continue and there have been no reports of looting in the area.

HOUSTON – A Spring Branch couple has filed a lawsuit against Watson Grinding and Manufacturing. “I turned the light on, and I just saw the whole ceiling was gone and it was all on the bed, I couldn’t see my son,” Burnam said. “My daughter, she wakes up crying, it’s just hard.”The family hired attorney Ryan Zehl with Zehl & Associates. Zehl said Watson Grinding and Manufacturing needs to take responsibility for the explosion. The couple said the toughest part is feeling like the Watson Grinding and Manufacturing are not doing their part to help them during this difficult time.

Heap's sister-in-law Carole Goff is among the hundreds of people whose homes were severely impacted by the explosion at Watson Grinding and Manufacturing Friday morning. Like many residents who live in the Spring Branch area, Goff woke up that morning to a loud blast. Goff said the city is sending engineers to her home and others nearby to inform them of the status of their property. An informational meeting for impacted residents will be held on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Kamins Motorcars at 4314 Steffani Lane. Speakers at the meeting will discuss how to navigate the insurance and legal process for those residents with damaged homes.

HOUSTON – A massive explosion rocked northwest Houston early Friday, shaking many people in the Spring Branch neighborhood out of their beds. The blast was reported about 4:20 a.m. at Watson Valve Services near the corner of Gessner and Clay roads. Residents who live near the epicenter said windows were blown out of their homes. Most will look back on this day never forgetting the vast damage, the neighborhood will never be the same. Investigative reporter Mario Diaz exclusively toured a damaged home along with local officials:See what residents are saying about the explosion in these videos.

Houston reacts on Twitter to deadly Spring Branch explosion heard miles away>> Click ahead to see how Houston reacted to the explosion in Spring Branch. >> Click ahead to see how Houston reacted to the explosion in Spring Branch. Photo: Twitter Photo: Twitter Image 1 of / 38 Caption Close Houston reacts on Twitter to deadly Spring Branch explosion heard miles away 1 / 38 Back to GalleryAlison Malone was sound asleep when she heard the sound of a "huge boom" that shook her house and blew the locked kitchen door that leads to the garage straight off its hinges. Malone, who lives close to the west Houston manufacturing company where an explosion rocked its warehouse, said she couldn't really calm down enough to get her bearings. He wasn't injured, but he said the door to his studio blew off the frame, lights fell from the ceiling and sheetrock cracked.

Investigators later discovered a connection to another shooting incident at the Costco Gas station on Bunker Hill Road, according to Harris County Attorney’s Office. The same suspect who shot Jackson also attempted to shoot a person at the gas station, officials say. An officer reviewed video surveillances near the gas station, according to a document filed in court. About a month later, Williams was arrested for misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance in Bellville in Austin County. Then, the Tomball Police Department arrested Williams in September 2017.

Postal Service mail carrier was shot as he was delivering mail early Saturday afternoon in a Spring Branch Woods neighborhood.Neighbors on Cedardale St. said they heard four gunshots. No one directly witnessed the shooting, but when they looked out their windows, they said they saw the carrier trying to drag himself along the sidewalk. His condition wasn't known Saturday evening.The shooting may be related to an incident a few minutes earlier at a nearby Costco. It happened near the gas pumps when an employee directing traffic saw a man in a black Honda compact SUV point a gun at him. Postal Inspection Service is offering up to a $50,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case.

Postal Service mail carrier was shot as he was delivering mail early Saturday afternoon in a Spring Branch Woods neighborhood.Neighbors on Cedardale St. said they heard four gunshots. No one directly witnessed the shooting, but when they looked out their windows, they said they saw the carrier trying to drag himself along the sidewalk. Houston police investigators said the victim was shot twice, once in the back and once in the lower abdomen.He was taken to a hospital. It happened near the gas pumps when an employee directing traffic saw a man in a black Honda compact SUV point a gun at him. Postal Inspection Service is offering up to a $50,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case.

Woman shot during attempted robbery in Spring BranchHouston police investigate a shooting in the 2000 block of Pech Road on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. Houston police investigate a shooting in the 2000 block of Pech Road on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Woman shot during attempted robbery in Spring Branch 1 / 7 Back to GalleryA woman is recovering from a gunshot wound to her neck after an attempted robbery in west Houstons Spring Branch neighborhood late Sunday night. The woman refused, so the man started smashing the window and opened fire, striking her in the neck as she sat in the drivers seat, Bruce said. HPDs robbery investigators are looking for witnesses and any other leads that would help determine who the shooter is.

Man shot dead in Spring Branch apartmentA man was shot dead just after midnight Saturday in a Spring Branch apartment, police said. A man was shot dead just after midnight Saturday in a Spring Branch apartment, police said. Photo: On Scene Photo: On Scene Image 1 of / 13 Caption Close Man shot dead in Spring Branch apartment 1 / 13 Back to GalleryA man was shot dead just after midnight Saturday in a Spring Branch apartment, police said. Officers went to the apartment in the 8700 block of Hiridge Street and found the man dead with a gunshot wound around 12:15 a.m., according to Houston police Sgt. Kaila SullivanIt appears the victim, a man in his 30s, was visiting the apartment, Daignault said.

HomeAid, Rooftec partner on new roof installation for Vita Living Group homeJose Sandoval (left), RoofTec; Carole Brady, HomeAid Houston, and a RoofTec crew member at the Vita Living residence in Spring Branch that is home to four men with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ... more Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close HomeAid, Rooftec partner on new roof installation for Vita Living Group home 1 / 1 Back to GalleryWhen the call came out for assistance on repairing the roof for a group home where four adults who face extreme daily challenges reside, HomeAid Houston and RoofTec responded within days. RoofTec was honored to have worked with HomeAid on the Vita Living project, said Sara Green, director of sales and marketing for RoofTec. What Vita Living gives to our community is priceless, said Carole Brady, executive director of HomeAid Houston. Since 2003, HomeAid Houston has completed 54 projects that added over $14 million in real estate to Houstons homeless community.

The scene of a deadly shooting on Amelia Road on Aug. 25, 2019. HOUSTON - One man was killed and another was injured in a shooting in Spring Branch early Sunday morning. Police said the victims were playing basketball at the time of the shooting in the 8100 block of Amelia Road. One man was pronounced dead at the scene and the other was taken to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- How would you like to live rent-free in a brand new apartment?The Zocalo apartment complex in Spring Branch is looking for three visual artists willing to create public art in exchange for a free apartment and a small monthly stipend.A panel of several local artists will be named as judges. The top winner will win a one-year residence and two others will be awarded six-month residences. Not only the artist's lives but also the community around you and the families supporting it," explained artist and judge Gonzo247. "Applications will be open to the public on Aug. 15.The murals already on the property were done by local artist, Anat Ronen. Zocalo is looking forward to future artists adding color and beauty to the community.Artists interested in applying can visit the Zocalo website

Residential properties across the city of Houston are receiving demolition permits, with a concentration of tear-downs in the Spring Branch area the week of Aug. 5. The demolition permits also include a River Oaks mansion at 2146 Pelham Dr., valued at about $2.8 million and originally built in 1939, according to the Harris County Appraisal District. Use the interactive map to view additional demolition permit details. About Demo Monday: Every week, Community Impact Newspaper will update readers on demolition permit activity across Houston. Send news tips here.

Clear Creek Clinic, 302 Hwy. 3, League City, in June merged to become part of Village Family Practice, which started in the Spring Branch area in 1975 and now has nine locations in the Houston area, including its flagship location at 9055 Katy Freeway, Stes. 100 and 200, Houston. The League City clinic will maintain its address, hours and name and continue to provide family medicine with an emphasis on strong patient-physician relationships. 713-461-2915. www.villagefamilypractice.com

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Spring Branch is home to a lot of wildlife, and not just in backyards. It's home to the Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition , which saves mammals, birds and reptiles that are injured or orphaned.The group formed with a couple of people 40 years ago. They're given antibiotics and will be nursed back to health so they can be released to the wild. "They usually stay on the ground, under the protective eyes of their parents, who feed them, and fend off intruders. Unless they're injured, you're bird-napping.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Just days before school starts for the year, volunteers in Spring Branch are offering free vaccinations.The Spring Branch Family Development Center is teaming up with Spring Branch ISD to offer free vaccinations and health services to families on Saturday, Aug. 10. The event starts at 8 a.m., but many families in the past have lined up the night before. "Historically, we have become the largest single-day immunization drive in Houston," explained Executive Director Ricardo Barnes. "Without the immunization records up to date, they cannot attend school," Barnes said. "So, we want to make sure the kids are able to start on the first day of school.'

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Campbell Learning Center in Spring Branch is accepting students of all ages and abilities.The nonprofit opened 10 years ago with 50 students. Today, more than 250 students attend classes. "The center is the official international representative for the state of Texas with the Association of the Royal Schools of Music, so some students also compete internationally. "Learning an instrument is just like learning a second language," explained founder Elaine Tao. "You need to know your alphabet, you need to know your grammar."

HOUSTON - Next time you think you need to ditch the kids and pets to enjoy an outdoor bar, think again. The new Lazy Oaks Beer Garden in Spring Branch which opened in July allows both kids and dogs, according to Eater Houston. There are plenty of different beers on tap and food options, including wings, the Risky Biscuit, fried chicken sandwiches and smoked brisket bites. They are now open seven days a week, Sunday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.Lazy Oaks Beer Garden is located at 10158 Long Point Road in Spring Branch. Here are some pictures of their unique bar food optionsCopyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Spring Branch is buoyed by Houston's largest Koreatown district, offering culture, business and, of course, its flavorful brand of food.After all, it's cited as the largest Koreatown in the sprawling city. "In the early days, Koreans naturally came to the Spring Branch area for kids education," said Dr. Casey Youn, a director at the Korean Community Center . "So, as a result, there are some 30 Korean churches in Spring Branch, and along Long Point and Gessner, there are Korean restaurants and businesses. "We buy a lot of authentic Korean and Japanese food that's close to home," said Elisa Nguyen, a shopper at H-Mart. "That's just a small sample of Koreatown.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- If you're a lover of birds, then head out to Spring Branch on Westview Drive to Adventures in Birds. The store and bird sanctuary has been around for almost 40 years."Ms. She grew up around birds," said store manager Gary Foster. "My grandmother raised birds and I've always been around them, so I really just enjoy birds," said owner Jean Jordan.With everything from parrots, macaws, cockatoos and more, this place has a wide variety of tropical birds to choose from. If you would like to help, you can visit the bird sanctuary website here

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- There's lots of hidden talent in Spring Branch, including 14-year-old Alex Zhang, who's officially a published author. Alex, who's now a sophomore at Spring Branch Academic Institute, just pumped out a 160-page science fiction/fantasy novel that's centered around the life of a teenager. 'I've been with you and here's my advice on what to do,'" she continued.Zhang isn't slowing down any time soon. Spring Branch Academic Institute is a school for gifted students. It's a school that Alex credits to allowing his ideas to flourish.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A resale shop in Spring Branch is helping change lives. MAM offers everything from rent assistance to citizenship classes. "People also went to churches for help for food money, transportation, and rent. The churches quickly realized the need was far beyond their capability," said Martha Macris with MAM. "They banded together and formed zip code-based assistance ministries and had thrift stores so they could generate a little revenue to help those in the need.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- HTX+ looks at the positive aspects of communities outside of the Houston 610 Loop.And you can ask anyone that location makes a difference.For people looking to graduate with a degree or certification, Houston Community College's Spring Branch campus offers a location-convenient avenue towards that path.The Spring Branch campus is located at 1010 West Sam Houston Parkway North, right where Beltway 8 meets with Interstate 10.Spring Branch is one of 21 locations in the HCC system.Aside from its location, the Spring Branch campus student recruiter, Ben Byrum, said diversity and the tools for success also set this location apart from the others in the HCC family. "We have what we call the Centers of Excellence," Byrum explained.The centers focus on three concentrations: media, arts and technology; visual and performing arts; and engineering. All three provide workforce certifications on top of associate's degree paths, Byrum added.And what surely takes the cake at HCC is Spring Branch campus' culinary program. The students welcomed HTX+ with a pep rally and a sheet cake to kick off a week of Spring Branch positivity.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Spring Branch isn't just a great place to live or work. Apparently, it's a great place to grow talent.Several professional athletes from the NFL and MLB, including Roger Clemens, grew up in Spring Branch.Watch the video above to see five famous people from Spring Branch.

It's been a rough road for the massive crate transport causing power outages across HoustonIf the light happens to go out this weekend, it might be an oversized shipment making its way to Galveston Bay. If the light happens to go out this weekend, it might be an oversized shipment making its way to Galveston Bay. The route of the large crate is expected to cause intermittent power outages throughout the weekend, according to CenterPoint Energy. "Rest assured that we will work safely and efficiently to minimize the duration of the power outages," CenterPoint Energy wrote in a Facebook post. The shipment will travel through the following cities, and residents can sign up to receive information on individual outages:

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Named after the tamarind pod, Tamarindo Snacks is bringing a unique dessert concept to the Spring Branch neighborhood.Tamarind is commonly eaten in Latin America in candy, fruit, snow cones or even ice cream due to its addictive sweet and tangy taste.Tamarindo Snacks owner, Edgar Saucedo, picked the Spring Branch community for his business due to the diversity and how open people are to trying new foods. "I drove around all over Houston when looking for a location and liked Spring Branch because people here are open to new ideas," Saucedo said.Tamarindo Snacks offers tamarindo candy, ice cream, popsicles, chamoy mangonadas and many traditional Latin American snacks.Tamarindo is located at 2635 Gessner Rd.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Named after the tamarind pod, Tamarindo Snacks is bringing a unique dessert concept to the Spring Branch neighborhood.Tamarind is commonly eaten in Latin America in candy, fruit, snow cones or even ice cream due to its addictive sweet and tangy taste.Tamarindo Snacks owner, Edgar Saucedo, picked the Spring Branch community for his business due to the diversity and how open people are to trying new foods. "I drove around all over Houston when looking for a location and liked Spring Branch because people here are open to new ideas," Saucedo said.Tamarindo Snacks offers tamarindo candy, ice cream, popsicles, chamoy mangonadas and many traditional Latin American snacks.Tamarindo is located at 2635 Gessner Rd.

Bloody body of man found in gas station parking lot in Spring BranchA man's body was found in a puddle of blood at a Spring Branch gas station around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 A man's body was found in a puddle of blood at a Spring Branch gas station around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Bloody body of man found in gas station parking lot in Spring Branch 1 / 7 Back to GalleryA man's body was found in the parking lot of a Spring Branch area gas station late Tuesday, apparently shot to death. A patron called police about 9 p.m. after finding the man outside the Swift service station at the corner of Gessner and Tanner. The man appeared to be have suffered from a gunshot wound, Lt. Larry Crowson said. No other information about the man is known at this time. Read her on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and on our subscriber site, houstonchronicle.com.

EMBED >More News Videos 3 pool safety tips to keep your children safe this summer. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An adult has died in the Spring Branch area after being found face down in an apartment pool according to the Houston Police Department.Authorities responded to a report of a drowning at 10:11 a.m. Sunday at the Town Homes apartment complex on Tully Road.HPD is investigating at the scene.Police have not released information about the identity of the victim.Harris County has seen a number of drownings this summer.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Kids from all ages smiled on the soccer pitch in Spring Branch as the legendary German club Bayern Munich taught them how to play soccer. "This was great, I had a lot of fun and it was cool," said one participant.Kids were surprised when Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins showed up and kicked the ball around with these young athletes. "The game of soccer is growing, especially in America," Hopkins said.Bayern Munich and the Texans have teamed up to bring soccer lessons to Houston-area kids.All participants will be provided with a uniform, shin guards and cleats.These 90-minute lessons with be given in the spring, summer and fall.With the 2026 World Cup bid in play to be in Houston, it is important to bring soccer to the city at all ages.

What does Spring Branch mean to you? This week we're looking at the area shepherded by the Spring Branch Management District, what some call "old Spring Branch," though there's so much new construction here that there aren't many midcentury gems remaining. Rendering by LEAM Design + BuildSo how much does it cost to live in Spring Branch and, more specifically, north of I-10? Photo by Frank Salas, Frank Salas ReflectionsAnd we're happy to report that there still are some of those iconic ranch-style midcentury properties available in Spring Branch. For information about the Spring Branch Management District, visit sbmd.org.

Sneak preview of Belle Oaks being held over one final weekendDue to the favorable response, Southerland Communities, an affiliate of National Land Partners announced the Sneak Preview Land Sale of Belle Oaks is being held over. For one final weekend, interested parties can still get a sneak preview of the new acreage in proximity to Spring Branch and Bulverde and convenient to San Antonio. These ready-to-build homesites offer the picture-perfect place to create a new custom home in the country, with breathtaking Hill Country views, upscale amenities, and nearby recreation. Wooded 1- to 2-acre country homesites at Belle Oaks give residents the best of both worlds pure Hill Country living and proximity to city conveniences, with a H-E-B, Home Depot, and everyday essentials just down the road. To schedule a personalized tour, call the sales team at 866-999-8966 or go online to the website www.BelleOaksTX.com.