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Sep. 19, 2017

MICHELLE REYNA WYMES, a distinguished name in the Houston real estate market, is the owner of the successful boutique brokerage, Reyna Group. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Michelle has deep-rooted connections to the community she serves with dedication and pride.
At 40 years old, Michelle has carved out a significant niche in the competitive world of Houston real estate. Reyna Group, under her leadership, boasts a team of 25 highly skilled agents who collectively cover the extensive Houston area, Galveston, the Hill Country, and Mexico. Reyna Group is renowned for its client-centric approach, ensuring that every transaction is handled with the utmost care and professionalism.
"Our goal at Reyna Group is to provide unparalleled service to our clients," Michelle asserts. "We believe in building lasting relationships based on trust, the utmost level of care during each transaction, and stellar results.
With her unwavering commitment to excellence and a forward-thinking approach, Michelle is poised to continue leading the Reyna Group to new heights. Her story is a testament to what passion, hard work, and a client-first mindset can achieve in the dynamic world of real estate.
Casey Axelrod, Stacey White, Christy Robinson, Laura Lewis and Mia Oliva
PETE BELL'S COTTON Holdings company, known for never doing anything halfway when it comes to parties, celebrated the return of the of the A&M-UT football game after a 13-year hiatus with the most lavish tailgating more gridiron fans have ever seen.
“Not only was the Cotton Tailgate the largest tailgating space at 3,700 square feet, but it featured eight chandeliers, six large screen TVs, dedicated lounge spaces specially decorated for UT and A&M fans, and a massive charcuterie stadium made out of solid cheese which served as a replica of Kyle Field,” explained a rep for Cotton. “Cotton Culinary Executive Chef Wade Schindler also prepared a game-worthy lineup including dino ribs, Texas caviar, RC Ranch Wagyu hot dogs, steak au poivre potatoes, brisket sliders and much more.”
Bell himself was a genuine celeb at the game. He participated in the coin flip to start the game with Gov. Greg Abbott, and he sponsored the Cotton Holdings Lone Star Showdown trophy — this year taken home by the UT Longhorns.
VIPs in the crowd included famed former A&M coach R.C. Slocum, NFL great Quan Cosby, ESPN host Pat McAfee, Duke Austin, Randy McIlvoy, Whitney and Marc Lawson, Donae Chramosta, Shelley Ludwick, Hunter Bell, Bailey and Hayden Layne and Cotton execs Bryan Michalsky and Zinat Ahmed.
Cotton Holdings. is a leading disaster and infrastructure support services company headquartered in Houston, the company says.
Hayden and Bailey Layne
Stacey and Russell White, Pete Bell and Zinat Ahmed
Pat McAfee
Longhorn fans
Cynthia and Heath Bratton
Bryan Michalsky and Pete Bell
Donae Charmosta and Zinat Ahmed
David Cordua
FOODIES WITH BIG hearts were in heaven at the annual Signature Chefs restaurants expo and fundraising dinner benefitting the March of Dimes. Held at The Revaire and chaired by Kristen J. Cannon and Mignon Gill, the event took in some $425,000 in support of healthier mothers and children.
Participating restaurants and hospitality outfits, working from booths ringing the room and doling out tasty treats to guests, included A Fare Extraordinaire, Clarkwood, Cut Above Spirits, Eunice, Field & Tides, Guard and Grace, Hando, Le Jardinier, Leo’s River Oaks, MaKiin Concepts Hospitality, Marmo, Money Cat, Navy Blue, Queen Bee Distilling and Relish Restaurant & Bar.
Besides great food, there were moving moments. Pete and Vivian Vandenbout, this year’s March of Dines ambassador family, shared a heartfelt story of preterm birth and infant loss.
“Signature Chefs brings together top culinary talent and the community to shine a light on the state of maternal and infant health in Houston and around the US,” said March of Dimes Senior Executive Director Jen Torres. “Locally, we continue to face significant threats to the health of moms and babies, with 1 in 8 babies being born premature and significant disparities among racial and ethnic groups.”
Kristen Cannon and Whitney Lawson
Meg and Garth Roe
Aaron Bludorn
Nicholas VandenBout and auctioneer Randy Davis
Tiffany Halik, Kristina Wilson and Nora Jarrad
Melanie Camp and Jen Torres
Milka Waterland and Elia Gabbanelli
Karen and Seth Lerner