New ‘Waterside at Lake Texoma’ residential neighborhood breaks ground with ceremony

On August 26, Honey Creek Ventures hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the highly-anticipated Waterside at Lake Texoma residential neighborhood. 

The event, held under a large outdoor tent on Post Office Road, south of Kingston, was attended by approximately 40 guests.

Developer Dallas Moore and his wife, Melissa, hosted the ceremony, marking the beginning of construction on the 43-site residential neighborhood. The project, designed to be a small, gated community, will feature homesites ranging from 1/2-acre to 3/4-acre lots, along with a large greenspace area and an Amenity Center. In his remarks, Moore shared the journey that led to the creation of Waterside.

“Several days after we closed on the purchase of this property in October of 2022, I found myself driving through the gate, circling around these massive, towering trees and parking right here next to this tent,” Dallas Moore said. “I stepped out of my truck and pushed my way through waist-high grass, shrubs, and dead tree branches, and began to survey exactly what it was that we had just purchased.”

What began as a search for a private lake home evolved into the development of a neighborhood rooted in three enduring pillars. 

“Today marks a significant milestone as we break ground on a neighborhood that will be built upon community, traditions and legacy,” Moore said. “This neighborhood will be more than just a collection of homes; it will be a vibrant, interconnected community where neighbors become friends, families grow together, and every resident feels a sense of belonging.”

Special guests at the event included County Commissioner Chris Duroy, Wayne Bennett (Bennet-Morris and Associates Land Surveying), Lane Spann (Manhard Consulting -Dallas, TX) architect Robert Durrant, and realtor Lena Smith. Each spoke to the importance of the project and its future impact on the Lake Texoma area.

Construction of the dirt work grading, installation of underground utilities, and the concrete-paved roads is set to begin within the next three to four weeks. The developer is targeting early to mid-summer for the start of home construction. 

Leading up to this, potential homeowners will have the opportunity to select and purchase their lots and choose from two to three hand-picked builders who will have exclusive rights to construct homes in the Waterside community.

The ceremony concluded with a benediction given by Reverend Tim Moore of Sulphur, OK, followed by a catered BBQ lunch from Sexy Pig BBQ, a local favorite from Madill. 

Guests were invited to select a complimentary Waterside-branded keepsake from the “Swag Shack” and were treated to golf cart tours of the property, offering a closer look at the staked locations for the lots, roads, Amenity Center, and neighborhood entrances.

The event was met with enthusiasm from attendees, many of whom expressed excitement for the project and its potential to create a lasting legacy in the area.

For more information, please visit www.watersidelaketexoma.com or contact realtor Lena Smith at (469) 271-7100.