October 2026

Resident
Newsletter

There’s plenty happening at Provence this season! With Phase II underway, The Hills on the horizon, and plans to improve our community trails, exciting progress continues to take shape. Meanwhile, upcoming events and celebrations are bringing even more opportunities for neighbors to connect and make memories together.

This month, we’re sharing the latest development updates, a closer look at planned trail improvements, and a preview of the community gatherings and special events residents can look forward to.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH AT PROVENCE!

Phase II Is Officially Underway

Construction has begun on Phase II, marking an exciting new stage of growth for Provence. This expansion will bring approximately 400 additional homes to our community and, with them, the opportunity to welcome even more neighbors. C.C. Carlton is leading the infrastructure work, beginning with the roads, utilities, and drainage systems that must be completed before home construction can begin. Finished homesites are expected to be delivered to builders around July 2027. Builders will then begin work on model homes and available inventory, with the first new homes anticipated in early 2028. There is still important work ahead, but the activity residents see today represents a meaningful first step toward bringing this next phase of Provence to life.

Introducing The Hills

The Hills will follow a similar development timeline to Phase II while offering a distinctive new neighborhood experience within Provence. This intimate neighborhood will feature 93 single-family homesites from David Weekley Homes and Newmark Homes.

Created with a “lock-and-leave” lifestyle in mind, these low-maintenance homes will give residents greater freedom to travel, spend time away, or simply enjoy life with fewer exterior upkeep responsibilities. The Hills will add a new housing option to Provence and introduce another welcoming pocket of neighbors to our growing community.

Trail Enhancements – Additional insight

Improving Our Phase 1 Paths

Our trails are some of the most-used spaces in Provence, and we’ve heard from many of you about their condition. Here’s what is happening.

Where things stand

The Phase 1 trails were surfaced with double-cut mulch, chosen for its natural look and soft footing. Between heavy Hill Country rains and the amount of daily use our trails get (a good problem to have), mulch simply needs more upkeep than we want for paths this well-loved. Our goal is a surface that holds up better and stays consistent year-round.

What’s next

Masonwood Development is gathering bids for Phase 1 trail resurfacing. We’re reviewing multiple vendors, including Terrapave, which offers a stabilized natural surface.

Why not decomposed granite?

It’s a fair question, since DG is common on Texas trails. The challenge is our location. Loose DG tends to wash out during storms, and here that runoff would flow into the nearby tributary and Little Barton Creek. Protecting those waterways matters to all of us, so we’re focused on surfaces that stay put.

Timeline

Our target completion is Spring 2027. Once a vendor is selected, we’ll share a construction schedule and any planned trail closures here.

Community Events

First Responders Day – October 17th 10:00am – 1:00pm

Come celebrate and meet those who serve the Provence community and greater area. K-9, Sheriffs, Fire. EMS, Swat! Exclusive raffle to take place; you won’t want to miss it!

Cookies with Santa – time and location TBD

Keep an eye out for more details on our Holiday event where you’ll get the chance to snap photos with Santa & the Grinch!

New Years Eve Fireworks Display – December 31st at 11:50pm

Make plans to ring in the New Year with our firework celebration!

Heroes By Day

We are excited to announce that Heroes By Day, a celebration honoring all those who serve, will return in the Spring of 2027! Heroes by Day honors public servants of every kind: military, EMS, first responders, and those who put others first, recognizing their dedication, sacrifice, and the quiet heroism they carry into their work, day in and day out. Stay tuned for more details!