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New Margaritaville resort lets Houstonians waste away in Lake Conroe

Houstonians who long to nibble on sponge cake while watching the sun bake (tourists, that is) are in luck. Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe - Houston has officially opened its first Texas location and is welcoming visitors and, of course, Jimmy Buffett fans.

Set on 186 waterfront acres on the shores of Lake Conroe, the 20-story resort features 303 luxury suites, as well as 32 lakefront cottages with available boat slips. Five signature Margaritaville-inspired restaurants and bars dot the complex, anchored by LandShark Bar & Grill, offering panoramic views of Lake Conroe.

The three-acre Jolly Mon Water Park boasts a lazy river, an all-ages pool, waterslides, a splash zone, plus a year-round heated pool. Active guests can also look for a family-friendly 18-hole golf course, miniature golf course, pickleball and tennis courts, and a 10,000-square-foot Fins Up Fitness Center.

Water folk can expect lake boating, fishing, and waterskiing rentals. Those looking to chill (it’s a Buffett-themed resort, after all) can while the day away in the 18,000-square-foot St. Somewhere Spa, which also offers a full hair salon.

Some 72,000-square feet of indoor/outdoor IACC approved meeting space awaits those looking for a corporate meeting, special event, or wedding venue.

The development of the resort is a joint venture of Songy Highroads (SHR) and The Wampold Companies, which was announced last year. SHR, a commercial real estate firm based in Atlanta, and Wampold, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, are co-managing partners of the new resort, according to a press release.

“It’s exciting to be the first resort to introduce the Margaritaville lifestyle to the Lone Star State, offering a quick, drivable escape from major cities like Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio,” said Lisa Fasbender, general manager of Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe - Houston, in a statement. “We look forward to welcoming our guests and providing a safe haven to escape, unwind, and enjoy the laid-back lake life.”

The new Margaritaville boasts 303 luxury suites.

Margaritaville Lake Conroe resort Houston

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The new Margaritaville boasts 303 luxury suites.

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Houston first responder offers tips to prepare for the coming winter storm

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The time to pre

Experts and first responders say now is the time to winterize your home ahead of the weekend winter storm. ABC13 spoke with Cy-Fair Fire Lt. Eddy Cruz, who shared some advice on how you can prepare.

Cruz told ABC13 it's better to overprepare and perhaps not need it than not to prepare and wish you did.

"Obviously, we want to talk about winterizing your home. Up to this point, if you haven't done it by now, now is the time to start," said Cruz.

Protect pipes

Cruz said it's time to wrap your exterior pipes and recommends opening your cabinets this weekend to provide heat to your interior plumbing.

"Protecting your pipes, especially those that are outside, knowing where your shutoff valves are, so that in case of a leak in your house, you know how to shut the water off either from the main street or the valve that's inside your house," said Cruz.

Staying safe while using space heaters & generators

If you're using a space heater in the coming days, he says it's important to keep it away from anything flammable and not put anything over the cords.

"We want to check the extension cord to make sure there are no cuts, no frays, and that the extension is not broken. If it is, it's time to replace it," said Cruz.

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