Kick off your Memorial Day weekend by supporting the service men and women who keep our country safe at our Red, White & Blue Showcase, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Balmoral Crystal Clear Lagoon & Beach Club, 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive.  

During the event, we’ll be hosting Boots For Troopspackage parties. There will be two opportunities to wrap packages that day — the first from noon to 1 p.m. and the second  from 3 to 4 p.m. Please bring what you can to help support our troops. The most requested items are beef jerky, mixed nuts, energy bars, headphones, flushable wipes and healthy snacks. 

In between parties, we’ll add to the fun with food trucks, games, music, a cash bar provided by Bartending2U and more. Military members eat for free. Children are welcome to help. 

Boots for Troops supports the morale and mental wellbeing of active service members around the world by providing customized care packages tailored to each individual. The care packages always contain a pair of new boots from brands such as Justin, Ariat, Tony Lama, Timberland, Polo and more that they can wear every day. 

To participate, RSVP to [email protected] or call 833-LAGOON1. 

It’s that time again. Time to gather with colleagues and dive into the local business buzz at the Balmoral Sip and Seefrom 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 15.

Bring your business buddies out for complementary cocktails and food by our Crystal Clear Lagoon, 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive, to network with other professionals. Don’t forget your business cards. 

This relaxing evening features an awesome line-up of cocktails prepared by Bartending2U. Delicious food will be provided by Jim Benton of Houston Jim Benton of Houston Catering and Event Planning.

As a special treat, we’re hosting a Jetsurf USA demo on the lagoon. The Jetsurf is a jet-propelled surfboard capable of speeds up to 36 mph. Weighing in at just 30 pounds, the Jetsurf can be easily carried down to the beach by a single person. With a range of up to 30 miles, it can be taken on short or long rides.

It’s just a reminder of the fun you can have if you make the move to Balmoral where every day is a vacation day!

Finding a home everyone in the family can love is as close as 12307 Oakleaf Bend Drivein Balmoral. Built by Gray Point Homes, the home offers five bedrooms — enough for everyone to have their own room. There’s a separate dining room for boisterous family meals and a large family room to relax in. The game room is a perfect place for kids to play while Mom and Dad relax in the large master suite. Visit today — it won’t last long. 

More highlights:

  • Brick elevation with wide, covered porch
  • Home sits on a cul-de-sac
  • Hardwood floors in common areas, plush carpeting in bedrooms
  • Separate dining room for formal dinners
  • Spacious open kitchen features granite countertops, island work station, walk-in pantry and warm wood cabinets
  • Breakfast nook
  • Guest bedroom on first floor
  • Large master suite
  • Master bath offers separate shower and tub, dual sinks and large walk-in closet
  • Lovely covered patio for warm summer nights
  • Two-car garage

This beautiful 2,550 -square-foot home is priced from the $250s. 

Wait ‘Til You See Our Lagoon!

Sure other master-planned communities have pools but none of them can match our crystal clear lagoon. Our signature amenity is where our residents gather to swim, paddleboard, sunbathe and just have fun! When not enjoying the beach, they are enjoying our eight-acre Amenity Village with an infinity-edge pool, splash pad for the kids, clubhouse and hammocks row. Make your home with us today.  

“Wine’d down” Wednesday will never be the same when you make the move to 12019 Allington Cove Laneby Westin Homes. Everything about this home is sophisticated but by far our favorite spot is the stunning kitchen with its corner butler’s pantry. Unlike most homes, where the pantry is out of sight, the beautifully crafted wine racks, cabinets and countertops can be viewed from the family room. Guests can easily pour their favorite vintages, then grab a seat at the kitchen island to chat with the chef. Now that’s entertaining made easy!

More highlights:

  • Stone-and-brick elevation with upgraded mahogany front door
  • Dramatic two-story foyer and sweeping staircase
  • Wood-tile floors for easy upkeep at entry, kitchen and baths
  • Sophisticated architectural features including 8-foot arched doorways, art niches, sweeping staircase, a triple-tiered rotunda and coffered ceilings
  • Private office behind French doors
  • Formal dining room
  • Signature floor-to-ceiling bay windows in family room accent fireplace and cathedral ceiling
  • Dream kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, oversized cabinets, built-in planning desk, walk-in pantry and custom backsplash
  • Casual dining area opens to covered patio
  • Guest suite with full bath
  • Master bedroom highlighted by coffered ceiling, bay window and seating area
  • Spa-like master bath anchored by deep soaking tub also sports a huge walk-in shower with bench, dual vanities with a separate make-up table and enormous walk-in closet
  • Game and media rooms meet your entertainment needs
  • Three-car garage

This extraordinary 3,626-square-foot home is priced from the $430s. The best part? It’s available today! See if during an open house 11 a.m.to 6 p.m. Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday.

Live the Resort Life All Year Round

If you’ve ever dreamed of a home near the beach, now’s your chance. Your new home in Balmoral will allow you to easily access the beautiful white-sand beaches of our mesmerizing lagoon via our GreenBoLT trail system, ideal for golf carts, bikes and even your feet. Swim in the infinity-edge pool, paddle on the lagoon or relax in a hammock. It’s the resort-life without ever having to get on a plane, and it can be yours today. 

Latin music lovers are invited to get their Salsa, Merengue and Rhumba on as the sun sets over the Balmoral lagoon 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23.

Grab your friends and head to the beach, 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive, Humble, TX 77346, where DJ Alejandro Bouza will be spinning Latin hits while you enjoy a menu of South American classics from Houston’s finest South American food vendors and Tex-Mex from Chuy’s of Humble. There will be cocktails for purchase. 

When you get tired of moving to the Latin beat, you can enjoy performances by Houston’s hottest Salsa groups.

The public is invited but leave the kids at home because this party is only for adults 21 and over.

Don’t miss your chance to have fun and visit Texas’ first crystal clear lagoon. Get your early bird tickets online or at the door. Tickets are $20 (non-residents).