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Mary Murphy

With a background in journalism and tourism, Mary is passionate about discovering and sharing stories that make destinations unique. In her role as Public Relations Coordinator for Visit The Woodlands, she is responsible for developing strategic partnerships, gaining earned media coverage, and fostering media relations. Mary enjoys living and working in The Woodlands, where she’s often found hiking, listening to live music, and reading at local coffee shops.

Tumbleweeds & Notions in The Woodlands, Texas

How It Began: Tumbleweeds & Notions

By Mary Murphy on Jun. 13, 2023

In 2015, Caroline Powell took a leap of faith. She’d grown up in The Woodlands, graduated from Texas Tech, and spent three years commuting from The Woodlands to Katy for a corporate job. With a background in retailing and a love for small businesses, she found herself at a crossroads: either move to…

Meeting at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center

Q&A: Josie Lewis

By Mary Murphy on Mar. 15, 2023

There are a lot of decisions involved in planning a conference, meeting, or group event. Choosing the right meeting space, team building activities, food, and ultimately, the right destination can be incredibly overwhelming! Fortunately, Visit The Woodlands’ Sales Team is here to help take the…

Exhibits at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival

How It Began: The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival

By Mary Murphy on Mar. 03, 2023

A SPRINGTIME TRADITION IN THE WOODLANDS When artists and art enthusiasts first gathered in Town Green Park for The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, the Woodlands Waterway was only a few years old. The area was still being built – there was no Waterway Square, only a handful of businesses, and swan…

New in Town: Art Benches

By Mary Murphy on Mar. 01, 2023

The Woodlands has one of the largest collections of public art in Texas, and one of the most unique – and practical – are the art benches. If you’ve walked along The Woodlands Waterway or the shore of Lake Woodlands at Hughes Landing, you’ve probably seen a few. Last year, six new art benches were…

Q&A: Fred Domenick

By Mary Murphy on Nov. 03, 2022

When Fred Domenick joined The Woodlands Waterway Marriott team 16 years ago, The Waterway was in its beginning stages. Domenick has watched the area grow into a must-visit destination, and he continues to elevate visitors’ experiences daily with top-notch customer service and quality at The…

Porta'Vino Patio in The Woodlands, Texas

New in Town: Porta'Vino

By Mary Murphy on Nov. 03, 2022

In April 2021, Greg Brenneman and Bill Floyd sat down for dinner at Floyd’s new restaurant in the Houston Heights. They were longtime friends who had worked together on an innovative concept several years before, when Brenneman was helping spearhead a legendary company turnaround as President and…

How It Began: The Candy House

By Mary Murphy on Oct. 27, 2022

Kristen Watson and Courtney Moore’s love for The Candy House began long before they became co-owners of the little shop tucked behind trees on Glen Loch Drive. Watson once drove from Houston to The Woodlands on her lunch break, fueled by a craving for The Candy House’s delicious cheddar cheese…