Habitat for Humanity and Encana Oil & Gas Celebrate Groundbreaking of Fourth Home in Franklin

July 13, 2010

Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc., one of the nation's leading independent natural gas producers, joined contractors and representatives of Franklin Habitat for Humanity for a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction of the non-profit organization's fourth home since its inception in 2007.

Encana donated $40,000 to cover the entire cost of the home's construction, with all funds going toward all construction materials and finishing supplies for the home's interior and exterior build out. The foundation of the home may be poured within the next several weeks, with hopes that completion will occur by the end of 2010. Upon build out, the home on Old Town Street will span approximately 1,150 square feet and include three bedrooms and 1.5 baths.

Encana employees and contractors will be participating in several build days to help construct the Habitat for Humanity home throughout the year, and welcomes support from residents throughout Franklin. Please contact the organization at 979-828-4096 for more information on how to serve in a voluntary capacity.

"It is a true privilege to be involved with Habitat for Humanity and to assist in the construction of this new home in Franklin," said Rickey Woody of Encana. "We look forward to taking an active role in building the home with the volunteer efforts of our staff, contractors and other members of the Robertson County community."

Rough Hollow Unveils Renderings in Anticipation of Fall 2010 Parade of Homes™ Event in Lakeway

July 1, 2010

Rough Hollow Lakeway, the last lakefront development in Lakeway, will soon play host to thousands of Central Texans as host site for the 2010 Parade of Homes™, sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin.

Prospective home buyers, Realtors, community leaders and many others will be among the guests to tour the stunning homes and experience the breathtaking views of Lake Travis during the event, which runs from October 16-31 at The Bluffs neighborhood in Rough Hollow.

A number of award-winning homebuilders have been selected to participate in the event, including VII Custom Homes, Jenkins Custom Homes, Master’s Touch Custom Homes, Rostrata Builders, Stonewood Custom Homes, Triton Custom Homes and Zbranek Custom Homes. The Parade of Homes™ models, three of which have been pre-sold, will span 3,800 to 5,5 00 square feet, priced from the $800’s to $1.4 million. Homes in The Bluffs will range from 2,500 to 4,800 square feet, beginning in the mid-$500’s.

For more information on the 2010 Parade of Homes™, visit www.roughhollowlakeway.com.

Longhorn Village Opens On-Site Health Clinic for Residents

June 15, 2010

Since its opening in 2009, Longhorn Village, the first and only retirement community developed in association with the Ex-Students’ Association of The University of Texas, has established a favorable reputation for the wide array of wellness and health care services offered to residents. Most recently, the community has opened an on-site health clinic to provide its independent living residents with a convenient means of receiving all of the services offered in a traditional doctor’s office without having to leave the comfort of the community.

The health clinic is overseen by Gwendolyn Miller, MD, of Steiner Ranch Primary Care and St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, who serves as Medical Director of Longhorn Village. Residents make appointments with Dr. Miller, and on specific days each week she sees residents at the on-site “doctor’s office.” Special pharmacy services will allow medication to be delivered directly to the health clinic, saving a separate visit to an off-site drugstore.

“It is a privilege to have the opportunity to practice medicine in this wonderful Steiner Ranch community while serving the residents of Longhorn Village,” said Dr. Miller. “It is fulfilling to be able to devote 100 percent of my time to true patient care, and I am pleased to work with the outstanding health services team at Longhorn Village to provide the very highest level of care.”

Longhorn Village’s comprehensive wellness program focuses on ongoing communication combined with health-related programming such as lectures, guidance and organized educational, recreational and entertainment activities to fit the residents’ needs and interests. Care revolves around a commitment to serving each resident as if they were at a health care resort.

For more information on Longhorn Village, visit www.longhornvillage.com.

Encana Awards $10,000 Scholarships to East Texas High School Students

May 21, 2010

In an effort to give local youth the opportunity to pursue a higher education while at the same time building a sustainable future Texas workforce, Encana Oil and Gas (USA) Inc., recently awarded $10,000 scholarships to students at Teague High School, Centerville High School, Normangee High School and Franklin High School.

The following four students have earned Encana scholarships based on their potential for leadership, solid community service and outstanding academic achievement, in addition to a commitment to work toward a career in the oil and gas industry.

• Matthew Brooke Teague High School (Freestone County)
• Henry Trey Scarbrough Centerville High School (Leon County)
• Troy Lee Watkins Normangee High School (Leon County)
• James Patrick McCullough Franklin High School (Robertson County)

Encana scholarship recipients will receive $2,500 per year for up to four years ($10,000 total per student), provided they continue to meet the renewal requirements. The scholarship is awarded directly to the student, and can be used for any college-related financial need, including tuition and fees, textbooks or rent.

These students determination, work ethic and self-discipline make them all worthy candidates for the annual Encana scholarship, said Eddie Carpenter, operations field leader for Encana in the East Texas region. We are proud to reward them for their efforts inside the classroom and in the community, and look forward to recognizing other students that share these same tremendous qualities in the years to come.

Encanas scholarship program promotes industry related job skills through either a two-year diploma or certificate in a trades program, or a four-year university or college degree. The winning recipient must be a graduating senior entering the field of engineering, geology or geophysics at an accredited university or college, or a technical or trades program relative to the oil and gas industry such as Production Technology, Heavy Equipment Operator, or Land Administration. The scholarship also applies to two-year colleges for studies related to engineering and/or geology. Also eligible are Oil & Gas Technology programs, like the ones currently available at Navarro College in Corsicana and North Central Texas College in Bowie.

Rough Hollow Earns Acclaim as 2010 "Best Overall Community"

May 19, 2010

Rough Hollow, the last new lakefront development in Lakeway, has been named 2010 “Best Overall Community Over 300 Units” by the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Austin during the organization’s prestigious annual MAX awards event.

The MAX Awards are the HBA's premier annual event for recognizing excellence of achievement in marketing, advertising and product by its members. The HBA’s 800-plus associate and builder members compete for the celebrated awards in 75 categories. Judges from across the country score each entry, narrowing the field to three finalists for each category.

Located amid the scenic terrain of the Texas Hill Country, the 1,787-acre Rough Hollow community is comprised of eight distinct neighborhoods – The Bluffs, The Enclave, Yacht Club Villas, Water’s Edge, East Rim, The Woodlands, The Overlook and now Cypress Ridge. There is literally something for everyone, whether growing families or empty nesters, thanks to Rough Hollow’s diverse selection of ownership opportunities, including semi-custom homes from the $300’s and custom homes from the $500’s.

The recognition of Rough Hollow as “Best Overall Community” is only the latest in a string of achievements by this exceptional master-planned community overlooking Lake Travis. Other highlights include:

• The opening of The Grille at Rough Hollow, Lakeway’s newest casually elegant dining venue, to tremendous fanfare and favorable reviews
• The start of construction by Coventry Homes and Grand Haven Homes, as well as the purchase of home sites by Standard Pacific Homes.
• The initiation of a marketing alliance between Legend Communities, the developer of Rough Hollow, and ClubCorp, the world leader in private clubs, that allows residents to purchase a membership to match their lifestyle.
• The completion of Highlands Boulevard in Rough Hollow, providing direct access from Lakeway to the Texas Hill Country for the first time via Texas State Highway 71, allowing even greater access to dining, shopping, live music and other entertainment avenues.

View available homes at Rough Hollow and see the Parade of Homes™ progress firsthand at www.RoughHollowLakeway.com.

Rough Hollow Adds Standard Pacific Homes to Line-Up of Award-Winning Homebuilders

April 26, 2010

Rough Hollow, the last new lakefront development in Lakeway, announced today that is has closed on 63 lots with national homebuilder Standard Pacific Homes, thus expanding an already impressive line-up of semi-custom homebuilders offering designs in the desirable community overlooking Lake Travis.

Standard Pacific is one of the nation's largest and most successful homebuilding companies, with shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The builder has created more than 110,000 homes in Texas, California, Florida, Arizona, the Carolinas, Colorado and Nevada over the past four decades. The initial phase of development by Standard Pacific will take place in Rough Hollow's new Cypress Ridge neighborhood, with nine separate plans ranging in size from 2,200 square feet to 3,200 square feet and priced from the $330's.

"We are thrilled to bring Standard Pacific's commitment to excellence in design and craftsmanship to Rough Hollow, and look forward to offering the utmost in new home choice, quality and value to homebuyers looking for this caliber of lakefront living," said Christina Poehler of Standard Pacific.

Standard Pacific joins Grand Haven Homes and Coventry Homes on Rough Hollow's roster of award-winning semi-custom homebuilders, complemented by a wide selected of heralded area custom homebuilders.

View available homes at Rough Hollow and see the Parade of Homes progress firsthand at www.RoughHollowLakeway.com.

Texas Exes Recognize Longhorn Village Retirement Community as Newest Chapter

April 06, 2010

Longhorn Village, the first and only retirement community developed in association with the Ex-Students' Association of The University of Texas, today received recognition as the newest official Texas Exes chapter.

This appointment brings the total number of Texas Exes chapters and networks across the world to more than 150. Now celebrating its 125th anniversary, the organization has grown to include more than 90,000 members connecting nearly 400,000 alumni of The University.

Jim Boon, Executive Director and CEO of the Texas Exes, welcomed Longhorn Village residents and discussed the mission and vision of the association. Afterward, residents of Longhorn Village enjoyed a decorative cake in the likeness of the Tower on the University of Texas campus.

"There has never been a better time to be part of The Texas Exes as we celebrate our 125th anniversary throughout 2010. We are excited to welcome residents of Longhorn Village into the association as our newest chartered chapter, and look forward to working with them," said Jim Boon, executive director and chief executive officer of the Texas Exes.

Through its exclusive relationship with the Texas Exes, residents of Longhorn Village enjoy numerous benefits including access to continuing and extended education programs, social activities and fine arts events, feature publications, library resources, campus facilities and exclusive travel packages.

Encana Donates $40,000 to Habitat for Humanity for New Home in Franklin

March 25, 2010

Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc., one of the nation's leading independent natural gas producers, has donated $40,000 to Franklin Habitat for Humanity for the construction of the non-profit organization's fourth home since its inception in 2007.

The funds from Encana will go toward all construction materials and finishing supplies for the home's interior and exterior build out, which is set to break ground in May 2010. In addition to the $40,000 in funds, members of the Encana team and its contractors will volunteer their time to build the new home.

"Encana has been involved with the construction of several Habitat for Humanity home builds over the years, and we are privileged to partner with this organization and its volunteers," said Eddie Carpenter, Group Lead of Field Operations. "We look forward to taking an active role in building the home with the volunteer efforts of our staff, contractors and other members of the Robertson County community."

Habitat for Humanity is a grassroots, Christian ministry with the goal of eliminating poverty housing. Unwilling to accept the fact that millions of people live without adequate shelter, the organization challenges individuals, churches, companies, foundations and others to help improve the living conditions of those in need.

Habitat for Humanity is currently accepting applications from families in need of decent, affordable housing. Please contact the organization at 979-828-4096 for more information on the application process, or to serve in a volunteer capacity.

Land Developer Blake Magee Company Unveils New Website

March 01, 2010

Blake Magee Company, an Austin, Texas-based land development company specializing in community development, fee development and consulting projects, recently unveiled a new interactive website designed by Sommers Public Relations.

Rough Hollow Opens New Road Connecting Lakeway and the Texas Hill Country

February 12, 2010

Elected officials, business leaders and police and fire personnel from the Cities of Lakeway and Bee Cave joined Haythem Dawlett, principal of Legend Communities, recently for a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of Highlands Blvd.

The new road, representing one of Lake Travis area's most significant transportation milestones to date, sits at the heart of the Rough Hollow master-planned lakefront community and yacht club, and offers a direct connection between Lakeway and the Hill Country via Highway 71.

While this new thoroughfare will benefit residents throughout the region with easy access to Lake Travis and numerous business, shopping and entertainment venues, it will especially come in handy this October when Rough Hollow hosts the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin 2010 Parade of Homes.

"We are thrilled to open up Highlands Boulevard as a gateway for residents in the Hill Country and Lakeway, which represents yet another benefit of life at Rough Hollow," said Dawlett. "Given the nearby access to Lake Travis, world-class golf and tennis facilities, award winning schools and the wide array of custom and semi-custom homes with exceptional amenities, we feel that Rough Hollow is setting the standard for master-planned residential living in Central Texas."

The 1,787-acre Rough Hollow community is comprised of seven distinct neighborhoods - The Bluffs, The Enclave, Yacht Club Villas, Water's Edge, East Rim, The Woodlands and The Overlook. There is literally something for everyone, from growing families to empty nesters, thanks to Rough Hollow's diverse selection of ownership opportunities for custom home sites, villas, custom homes and semi-custom homes ranging in price from the low $300,000's to over $3 million.

For more information regarding Rough Hollow, visit www.RoughHollowLakeway.com.

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