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Athlete of the Week: Tanea Sims

Texas Mattress Makers would like to offer a HUGE congratulations to Tanea Sims for being this week’s Athlete of the Week!

We are proud to partner with Channel 11 KHOU as they honor these amazing high school athletes for their work both on and off the field (or court!). Despite a rough start to her sport, Tanea Sims managed to stand out as a leader on her Cy Creek High School Varsity Basketball team.  She had a frustrating first year which led her to take a 1 year break, but ultimately decided to return and give it her best.  Her perseverance and determination paid off and she rose to the top of her team. Awesome job, Tanea!

Catch this program live on KHOU every Thursday during the 5PM news.  You can also send in your athlete of the week nominees to [email protected].

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Athlete of the Week: Nolan Gerfers

Texas Mattress Makers would like to offer a HUGE congratulations to Nolan Gerfers for being this week’s Athlete of the Week!

We are proud to partner with KHOU as they honor these amazing high school athletes for their work both on and off the field (or pool!). Despite starting his sport only three years ago when many others have at least 10 years worth of practice, Nolan Gerfers managed to rise to the top of his school’s swim team within his first year.  He is now one of the top competitors in the state, proving that hard work truly pays off. With Nolan’s focus and work ethic we know he will continue to achieve his goals in the future.

Catch this program live on KHOU every Thursday during the 5PM news.  You can also send in your athlete of the week nominees to [email protected].

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SCHOLARSHIP WITH KPRC2 WINNER: Kennedi Henderson

HUGE congratulations to Kennedi Henderson, this week’s winner in our joint scholarship with KPRC2 / Click2Houston!

We are proud to partner with KPRC and their Senior Scholarship program as they honor these amazing high school scholars for their scholastic achievements. Kennedi Henderson, this week’s scholarship winner, is her school’s Senior Class Secretary, is an athlete, and has a strong interest in science and math. She and her family came together to help her grandmother rebuild her home after she lost it due to Hurricane Harvey. She was inspired by the devastation caused by flood to pursue a career in Chemical Engineering. We know she has many more accomplishments up ahead in the future!

Catch this program every Wednesday during the 6 AM news on KPRC. If you would like to learn more about how to nominate a student, please contact KPRC.

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SCHOLARSHIP WITH KPRC2 WINNER: Daniel Tan

HUGE congratulations to Daniel Tan, the 2nd winner in our joint scholarship with KPRC2 / Click2Houston!

We are proud to partner with KPRC and their Senior Scholarship program as they honor these amazing high school scholars for their scholastic achievements. Daniel Tan, this week’s scholarship winner, is ranked 2nd in his class, is a member of the Mayor’s Youth and Advisory Council, and has participated in his school’s Speech and Debate program! He has a passion for volunteering and credits his parents for inspiring him to lead and to serve. He plans to attend the University of Pennsylvania, and we have no doubt that he will continue to succeed!

Catch this program every Wednesday during the 6 AM news on KPRC. If you would like to learn more about how to nominate a student, please contact KPRC.

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Scholarship with KPRC2 Winner: Justin Barlow

HUGE congratulations to Justin Barlow, the 3rd winner in our joint scholarship with KPRC2 / Click2Houston!

We are proud to partner with KPRC and their Senior Scholarship program as they honor these amazing high school scholars for their scholastic achievements. Justin Barlow, this week’s scholarship winner, is not only a football and track star, he is also ranked 8th in his class! He is also involved in his local FFA program as Treasurer. He plans to study in the field of business or medicine, and we have no doubt that he will be a great success in either field! We wish him the best of luck as he continues to pursue his dreams!

Catch this program every Wednesday during the 6 AM news on KPRC. If you would like to learn more about how to nominate a student, please contact KPRC.

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Texas Mattress Maker / KHOU Athlete of the Week: Charli Collier

Texas Mattress Makers would like to offer a HUGE congratulations to Charli Collier for being this week’s Athlete of the Week!

We are proud to partner with KHOU as they honor these amazing high school athletes for their work both on and off the field / court. Charli Collier, this week’s featured athlete, is not only a basketball star, she is a leader!  She scored over 3000 points during her career, proving her motto that when you put in the work and effort you become better.  We have no doubt that Charli will be good at anything she puts her mind to and we wish her the best of luck as she continues her basketball career!

Catch this program live on KHOU every Thursday during the 5PM news.  You can also send in your athlete of the week nominees to [email protected].

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Texas Mattress Makers Featured on Billion Dollar Buyer

Texas Mattress Makers Featured on Billion Dollar Buyer

Every person in the Greater Houston Area was affected by Hurricane Harvey. In the wake of the aftermath, we all faced the daunting task of recovery while trying to get back a sense of normalcy. Normalcy for us however would be a bit delayed. Shortly before the storm hit, we agreed to appear on CNBC’s Billion Dollar Buyer show. Hosted by Tilman Fertitta, a Houston native who owns the Houston Rockets and a long list of businesses in the hospitality industry, we knew that going through with this project was not just another task. It became our mission to prove we are #HoustonStrong.

Even with the growing list of challenges we faced following the storm, we wanted to show Houston as a small business we could come together and accomplish this goal. In this special episode of Billion Dollar Buyer, viewers can follow our steps as we try to seal the deal with Tilman and work towards recovery while we strive to help our community – all at the same time.

The Bed Featured on the Show + Spoiler Alert!

If you watched the entire episode of the show, you would have seen one of our handcrafted mattresses go up against the beds featured in one of Tilman’s hotels. After a long, difficult set of challenges and a lot of hard work, we at Texas Mattress Makers are very excited to get the deal with Tilman! We completed a 30-day test with hotel customers and several Landry’s executives, which resulted in ninety percent of visitors saying they would buy the mattress. Tilman said “it feels like an expensive bed,” adding that it’s very comfortable. We are very proud of these results and to have this specially crafted bed featured inside Tilman’s hotels.

If you would like to learn more about this bed, please visit or call one of our showrooms for more information + a Special Sale on this bed!

We always encourage you to try a mattress in person before you make your final selection. Please visit one of our showrooms and we will work with you one-on-one to fit you to the best bed for your specific sleep needs. If this bed is not right for you, our Mattress Experts will help you find the right fit for your best night’s sleep at the best possible price.

A Message of Gratitude + A Better Night’s Sleep for All

As a local business deeply invested in the success of our community, we are proud to support Houston Children’s Charity’s (HCC) “A Better Night’s Sleep Program” on a yearly basis. Despite being affected by the storm ourselves, our community was the first major concern following the storm. With so many homes flooded in the area, we knew we needed to work even harder to recover so we could team up with the HCC once more. In the end, this joint initiative resulted in 5,000 beds for families affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Towards the end of our time with Tilman, we learned he was donating an additional 500 beds to this cause. We are absolutely thrilled and overwhelmed with this generous offer! A place to sleep at night is a basic need that no one should have to go without. It affects so many aspects of your life from job and scholastic performance, your health, and even your emotional well-being. This donation means so much to the people of the Greater Houston Area and will have a lasting effect on their lives.

Additionally, we are so grateful for all the encouragement, support, and enthusiasm shown by our local community in the Greater Houston Area and throughout the United States. Sharing our story, social media posts, or even just a kind word about us is always noticed and appreciated. Your feedback only helps us grow stronger as a local business and helps us spread our mission of providing everyone with a better night’s sleep.

If you would like to get involved with the charity featured on the show, please visit Houston Children’s Charity’s “A Better Night’s Sleep” program page.

If You Live Outside the Greater Houston Area

We are so grateful for the national exposure we obtained through the show.  Unfortunately, we only deliver in the Greater Houston Area, and we typically do not sell out of state. All out of state orders would need to get approval from management before we could do this because we strongly encourage people to try a mattress before they buy it. Our mission is to fit people to the best bed for their specific needs rather than turn a profit. We really would rather make sure you get the right fit than to make another sale. We also would not recommend that you purchase from us since freight itself would cost more than you would need to spend.

We are more than happy to give you a bit of guidance if you have any questions about your sleep concerns. However, our input will be limited without being able to work with you in person. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, and we really do appreciate your interest.

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Best Mattress Value Guarantee

Mattress Myth The Only Thing That Matters When Choosing a Mattress is Comfort

As both the retailer and manufacturer, we are able to cut out many costs other retailers pass onto you. Shopping factory direct enables you to avoid mark up and freight costs between the manufacturer and retailer. At Texas Mattress Makers, we make all of our own beds inside our own on-site factory: every split king mattress to every custom mattress. The savings from our low overhead costs means you can take advantage of everyday low prices on mattresses in Houston that you can afford.

In addition to low factory prices, we believe in product cost transparency. Everyone should know what they are buying and what they are paying for. Our goal is to make the best quality products for the lowest possible price. We only use the best materials available for every price point so you get the best value for your money and the good night’s sleep you deserve.

What are you paying for when you buy your mattress?

Materials & Productions Costs:

The majority of the cost of your new mattress is from the cost associated with the materials and production. We have been making mattresses by hand for over 30 years and we believe in crafting the best product for your best night’s sleep. Every individually wrapped coil, every layer of memory foam, to every custom RV mattress: all handmade in Houston.

Houston Employees:

Almost all of our employees live in the Greater Houston area. When you shop with us, your money goes back into your local economy. We believe this small role we play in providing local jobs helps our community grow stronger.

Marketing & Community Outreach:

We owe the success of our small local business to the people of the Greater Houston Area and we strive to give back to our community as much as possible so our local economy grows along with us. We are proud to be involved in several local causes, such as our annual sponsorship of Houston Children’s Charity’s “A Better Night’s Sleep” program. Every mattress purchase brings us one step closer to helping another local family achieve their dreams.

Reinvestment:

Your best night’s sleep begins with superior quality and expertise. We invest in our staff members to make sure they are equipped with the experience and knowledge they need to fit you to the best bed for your sleep: no more sagging mattresses! (Related: How to choose a mattress that’s best for you.)

Additionally, we always strive to develop innovative products with the latest in sleep technology so you get the comfort you want and the support you need.

Interested in learning more about what makes Texas Mattress Makers different from mattress retailers? Don’t miss these related posts:
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A Mothers Day Poem

A Mothers Day Poem

She taught you how to make a bed
She was there when you first smiled
She gave you kisses when you bumped your head
You’ll always be her child.
She spends her time in the family room
On the couch where you would cuddle
She does everything she can for you
So this Mother’s Day don’t be subtle.
Along with breakfast in bed, give her restful sleep
Which is more than satisfactory
And when she wants to relax, create a stunning retreat
With a little help from your friends at our factory!