Castle Hills developer Chris Bright thanked event sponsors Wachovia Bank, Republic Title of Texas, Utz Environmental Services, Stratford Group and Frito Lay, and the many generous auction donors. Celebrating its 80th anniversary, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas is a volunteer organization that provides support, guidance, friendship and fun by matching children to adult role models. The agency’s mission is to enrich, encourage and empower children to reach their highest potential through safe, positive, mentoring relationships. Charles Pierson, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas, summed up the evening when he said, "Tonight has definitely lived up to its name." For photos of the event, visit castlehills.com and scroll down the home page for the link to Snapshot Photography. Visit bbbsnt.org for more information on becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister. CASTLE HILLS RECOGNIZED AS "COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR"
April 1, 2007 (Dallas, TX) Castle Hills, the master-planned golf community in Lewisville, was honored with the "Community of the Year" award at the annual McSAM Awards. The McSAM Awards were created in 1979 by the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas. The prestigious McSAM Award is given to builders, developers and associates who have made a significant and creative contribution in residential marketing through specific achievements during the year. The "Community of the Year" is awarded based on quality of homes, amenities and other physical community attributes such as parks, topography, and water features, as well as appearance and maintenance of landscaping and common areas, and overall marketing and signage programs. Castle Hills currently includes more than 1500 homes priced from the $300s to more than $2 million. The community has an on-site, TEA exemplary-rated elementary school; two community centers with pools and fitness facilities; the Village Shops with restaurants and retail; more than 20 parks within walking distance of every home; and an 18-hole golf course, club and teaching academy. Additionally, Castle Hills has been recognized nationally for its unique schools foundation program that currently supports local schools and students. Jamie Hawkes, Margulies Communication Group handles publicity for Castle Hills.
Friday, February 2, 2007College students from Lewisville's Castle Hills community gathered over winter break to show school spirit and support for the community that is providing them with scholarships. Ninety students took advantage of the program for the 2005-2006 academic year and are attending schools all over the country. The foundation awarded those students a total of $159,000. The foundation awards up to $2,000 a year to students who receive passing grades. Each student can receive a maximum of $10,000 over a five-year period. The foundation has distributed $366,000 in college tuition reimbursement since 2002. With paraphernalia that showed school spirit from Texas Tech, Baylor, UT and more, all were excited to be there and thrilled to have been awarded scholarship money. Although many were wearing different school names, there was one name they shouted in unison: "Castle Hills." "We have had three children in college who benefited from the Castle Hills Scholarship," said Renee Mears, mother of Brandon and Ashley (pictured) and recent graduate, Travis. "That means we can receive up to $2000 per school year per child in reimbursement and all we have to do to qualify is live in Castle Hills. We are really proud that Castle Hills places so much emphasis on the importance of education." Castle Hills currently provides every resident's child in the community with a scholarship if they attend college. Castle Hills is a unique 2,500-acre Denton County community featuring two community centers, a golf course, fishing lake, on-site elementary school and the on-site Village Shops retail center. For more information, visit www.castlehills.com. Jamie Hawkes handles publicity for Castle Hills. Thursday, March 24, 2005 A lot of people know Chris Bright as the son of the late Dallas Cowboys' owner H.R. "Burn" Bright and as a long time member of the Highland Park community. The people from several area schools know him as proponent of education and as a supporter of their schools and students. In 1997, Bright began developing his family's 2,500 acre farm in Denton county - the place he learned how to fish and camp out - into a neighborhood that other families could enjoy. Currently, more then 900 families have homes there. Read more » 06:45 PM CST on Saturday, March 12, 2005
By MIKKI KIRBY / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News The perks of living in Castle Hills extend beyond the lifestyle of an upscale development. The Castle Hills Schools Foundation provides financial support to help ensure its residents' children receive a quality education. Last week, the nonprofit foundation committed to give local schools $300,000 in the next year. The foundation will also give $100,000 in college scholarships. "Our foundation is unique in that we've added a funding mechanism," said Chris Bright, Castle Hills' developer. "Others that exist rely on charitable donations." Read more » Interview with Chris Bright Biz Radio Network - Interview with Chris Bright, Castle Hills developer (Air Date: 6-24-05)
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