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    plaza with a pop

    Bustling West University shopping and restaurant destination announces major makeover

    Steven Devadanam
    Aug 19, 2021 | 5:00 pm
    Plaza in the Park West University West U renovations
    The new-look Plaza in the Park.
    Rendering courtesy of EDENS

    A bustling center in the heart of commercial West U is set for a fresh makeover. Plaza in the Park, nestled near the intersection of Buffalo Speedway and Bissonnet Street, will soon receive enhancements including a central outdoor seating space, new landscaping, fresh paint, and new pathways.

    The improvements come courtesy of national real estate developer, EDENS, which has spearheaded the changes in Uptown, as CultureMap previously reported.

    Walkability is a key EDENS feature; West U residents can expect new walkable pathways lined with flower beds, a tree-enhanced hardscape, and a courtyard fit for lounging and strolling in between shopping and stopping by the site’s collection of retail and restaurants.

    Speaking of retail, YogaSix and Current Meditation, both local concepts focused on wellness and health, are slated for the plaza, according to a press release.

    Meanwhile, shoppers and diners won’t have to worry about disruptions. All retailers, restaurants, and services will remain open, per an announcement. That includes Buca di Beppo, Current Meditation, Custom Ink, Diesel Barbershop, Envision Nails, Fellini Caffé, Galleria MRI & Diagnostics, GNC, Kriser’s Natural Pet, Kroger, Massage Envy, Mathnasium, Planet Beach, Primp & Blow, Sprint,, True REST Float Spa, and more.

    “Plaza in the Park serves a wide range of customers in West University at one of Houston’s busiest intersections,” said Tom Kiler, managing director of EDENS, in a statement. “Enhancing the street presence and functionality of Plaza in the Park will create a more engaging, walkable experience, while introducing surrounding communities to an updated mix of retail offerings and restaurant partners.”

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    Made-for-TV listing

    Chip and Joanna Gaines list fixed-up Waco mansion for $7.4M

    John Egan
    Nov 4, 2026 | 9:00 am
    ​Gaines Fixer Upper mansion
    Facebook/Magnolia Realty
    A Waco mansion fixed up for TV by Chip and Joanna Gaines is on the market for $7.4 million.

    A Waco estate that will star in Chip and Joanna Gaines’ latest TV series, Fixer Upper: Chip Bought a Mansion, has gone on the market for $7.4 million.

    The more than 14,000-square-foot mansion sits on a 5.7-acre site at 5305 Hillcrest Dr. that boasts views of Lake Waco. The listing, held by Amanda Nesbitt of the Gaineses’ Magnolia Realty, says the home “will be thoughtfully reimagined to reveal a timeless, more neutral-leaning palette for a future owner.”

    Listing photos show the pre-renovation state of the mansion.

    The European-style mansion, featuring a red-brick and cast-stone façade, looks similar to luxury homes you’d find in Preston Hollow, Highland Park, and other high-end neighborhoods in the Dallas area.

    A light-filled, two-story foyer with a floating staircase and ornate iron banisters greets visitors, as do parquet flooring and stately columns.

    Gaines Waco mansion The mansion foyer before the renovation.Facebook/Magnolia Realty

    Venturing into the six-year-old home, you’ll find six bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. The first-floor primary suite offers two bathrooms, several closets, and courtyard access. A guest suite comes with a bedroom, bathroom, living area, kitchenette, and private entrance.

    Amenities include:

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    Facebook/Magnolia Realty

    A Waco mansion fixed up for TV by Chip and Joanna Gaines is on the market for $7.4 million.

    • Private study
    • Billiard room
    • Media room
    • Wet bar
    • Wine cellar
    • Butler’s pantry
    • Gym with a steam shower

    Outside, several covered porches, an outdoor kitchen, an infinity-edge pool, and a pond let residents and visitors soak up nature. A motor court and four garage bays provide ample space for parking.

    As part of the Fixer Upper renovations, the home’s architectural details, such as trim, moldings, and millwork, “will be preserved and elevated in order for their craftsmanship to shine,” the listing says.

    Gaines Waco mansion The mansion has a splendid view of Lake Waco.Facebook/Magnolia Realty

    Meanwhile, the kitchen will be turned into the “central heart” of the mansion, according to the listing.

    “Additional design refinements throughout the home will set an elegant, renewed vision for all that Hawkesdene Estate will become,” the listing says.

    Fixer Upper: Chip Bought a Mansion, a six-episode series, is scheduled to debut Dec. 27 on the Gaineses’ Magnolia Network and HGTV. New episodes will be available to stream the next day on HBO Max, according to TV Insider.

    Chip purchased the mansion three years ago as an investment property, People magazine reported. The series follows the Gaineses as they confront budget challenges and a three-month deadline to sell the property.

    “This will be the biggest fixer we’ve ever done,” Joanna says in a clip from the show.

    Chip and Joanna recently sold a 136-year-old Waco castle that served as the foundation of another series, Fixer Upper: Welcome Home – The Castle. They listed 6,176-square-foot Cottonland Castle at nearly $2.7 million. The sale price wasn’t disclosed.

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