CERAMICS review - I would say for the price you're paying... you really can't beat it. But there is…read morea lot of room for improvement here... For one; they have an inconsistent firing schedule and a lack of visibility to it at times... additionally, its only one type of firing Cone 5/6.. and the only expertise really available for you here as a beginner is handbuilding either via slab or other Coil/Pinch. There is one wheel, but wheel throwing classes are not available. Additionally, people tend to leave the tools in the sink all the time.... or leave things out...... The community is fine. Wouldn't say there's as much expertise sharing as in other communities; this is a great mostly beginner/intermediate level community. For hand building being the main thing this place has to offer I believe it needs more items that compliment hand building such as, more foam in different shapes, Weight scales, sand paper to level the bottom of an item, drimmels, etc. a lot of items that compliment hand building are missing here...

5 stars for range of services and classes offered 5 stars…read morefor pricing 5 stars for the facility itself 2.5 stars for location

I was hoping I would find a suburban area YMCA in Houston similar to the one I went to when I lived…read morein the Dallas area and this Monty Ballard YMCA fits just the bill. This Katy Cinco Ranch location is very family oriented and has plenty of space & equipment. I have yet to have any issues with waiting to use equipment even when it is busier. You will find a surplus of treadmills, free weights, squat racks, benches, and more for all your exercise needs. There is also a child care area available for the younger ones. In addition, they also have a gymnasium with multiple side rims, as well as both an indoor and outdoor pool. Other areas available include a stretch room, cycling room, group exercise room, and another smaller weight room. They have plenty of locker/storage space as well, located is some weight rooms, outside the restroom/pool area, and inside the restrooms as well (the ones in the restroom require your own lock). One of the things I love most is they have a water fountain with a filtered water bottle filler so I can bring my empty water bottle from home and fill it with water at the Y for my workout. Another thing I appreciate are the several sanitizing stations for your hands and for wiping down equipment. Overall I'm extremely happy with this Y. The staff are very friendly, they have plenty of parking and allow 3 free guest passes per year (my previous Y made you pay for all guest passes). The only slight negative I've found so far is that they don't provide basketballs for the gymnasium due to people not returning them, which is understandable. Thus, I highly recommend this YMCA!

I used to only sing uptempo tracks, but since visiting this Y, I've been singing Ballards too…read more It's a clean YMCA and the front desk could definitely be a lot friendlier, which is part of the reason I don't give them 5. They don't have as much equipment as the other one in Katy, but it's not bad and it's somewhat similar, and might even be a 5 star if the greeting staff had been friendlier. It's often quite quiet in here which I like, and which you wouldn't expect considering a lot of fairly well-to-do people live around here and Cinco Ranch isn't flush with gyms (or flushing toilets) (OK it probably is). It has plenty of space and is a pretty good gym all things considered, and I'll probably be using it again in the near future. The hard part is getting in the door, of course. I'd like to try door number one, Monty.

I'm a double amputee who has 2 manual chairs; one that is lightweight for my car and one that is…read moremore bulky for my hom. had "friends " claim they could change out my caster wheels assuring me it was easy but by the time it was all said and done, both my wheelchairs were apart with parts stripped and was a complete mess not to mention I didn't have a set of wheels. A buddy of mine told me to contact Disability Lab about gett some kind of help getting my 2 chairs put back together properly. To my astonishment they were ready and willing to take on the task!! Amazing people doing amazing things!!! I will definitely keep coming here for sure!!!

Great knowledgeable staff, great products designed and built by wheelchair users. Fast and friendly…read moreservice at a fair price. Highly recommend.

This has always been my favorite warehouse studios to visit in Houston. Now I have been invited to…read morejoin. It is much more intimate and approachable regarding the artists and there is so much variety, there is something for everyone.

We have been to at least 5/6 events here. This is one of our go to places for date nights. You can…read morecheck out some really cool local art, and buy some great art at really good prices. The Halloween show was pretty good as well. We like to come here once a month and check out Current themes and talk with the artist. Every single event we've been to has been worthwhile. Parking can get a little tough for certain events but I but that is 100% understandable. As they do a good job marketing their events. We will definitely be back soon.

I've been a Costco customer for over 10 years, and this is one of the most convenient Costco…read morelocations inside the Loop. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, including when handling returns, and the store layout is pretty much what you'd expect from any Costco in the U.S. In addition to the outdoor lot, there's also a multi-level covered parking garage, which is great during Houston heat or rain. The only downside is the parking lot design near the entrance, where cars and pedestrians constantly cross paths, making traffic flow pretty slow during busy times. I do recommend avoiding the gas station here. Gas prices are noticeably higher than the Costco locations on Bunker Hill and Sugar Land. For example, currently premium is $4.69/gal here where at Sugar Land it's $4.24/gal. YIKES!!!! The gas area is also very cramped with long lines that spill into the parking lot. Thankfully, the self-checkout lanes inside make regular shopping trips quick and convenient if you're only buying a few items. I'd also recommend avoiding this location on weekends or around 5-6 p.m. on weekdays when people are getting off work, because the crowds and parking lot traffic can become pretty chaotic. Overall, this is still a great Costco location because of the convenient Inner Loop location, friendly staff, and covered parking.

hot items 2.0 - wings, garlic pepper…read more2.9 - ribs, st louis restaurant 4.5 - hot dog

Great community centers makes great centers for the community. I love finding an active, engaging…read morecommunity center and Kingwood is one of them. This center has plenty of rooms/spaces for rent for different events. You can also vote here. But what I love is the variety of free daily activities that provide for people of all abilities. It's a great place for leisure and recreation and you get to meet others in the community. The staff is friendly and helpful, especially with the setups. There's also a walking trail outside and plenty of parking. They also have a resource wall full of information like events and assistance.

To be honest, I haven't had much of a need to visit the Kingwood Community Center. That being said,…read moreit is a gorgeous facility. It seems like they are always holding some sort of event for the community - mainly for seniors. My recent experience here was to early vote in the 2020 Presidential election. The line was all the way out the door and down the sidewalk and across the parking lot as this was the first day of early voting. Parking was a bit tough to find and so I parked in the adjacent Metro Park and Ride lot. The inside of the building was immaculate. I could tell that the staff there takes great pride in keeping it clean and tidy. I was pleased with my experience at this community center and can't wait for all of the various programs to come back so that I may partake in them. Covid has really put a damper on things this year. Kudos to the individuals involved with the Kingwood Community Center and keep up the great work!