Customers and visitors of The Woodlands Mall will have some new amenities, restaurants and stores to visit this fall as the shopping center along Interstate 45 continues to finish off several improvements and add new businesses. One feature, a grassy courtyard with a large screen projector for movies is aimed… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
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The Woodlands Children’s Museum plans Re-Opening Event with Milkshake Truck and More
THE WOODLANDS, TX – Local children and families will, once again, have the opportunity to visit The Woodlands Children’s Museum to enjoy exhibits and special events as the museum begins to re-open later this month. On Saturday, August 22, from 11am – 3pm, the museum will host the “Shake You… from hellowoodlands.comclick here to view...
The Woodlands, Montgomery County sheriff to renegotiate amendment to law enforcement contract before Dec. 31 expiration
The Woodlands Township and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office will renegotiate details of its law enforcement transition agreement for more than 80 deputies after county commissioners rescinded a previously approved amendment Aug. 11. The exchange between Montgomery County Commissioners Court members and Gordy Bunch, the chair of The Woodlands Township… from Community Impact Houstonclick here...
Villager Q&A: Woodlands directors Rieser, Milner discuss 2021 budget
The Woodlands Township has completed its annual week of budget planning as it prepares for 2021. The preliminary budget and property tax rate will be voted on at several meetings in the next few weeks with a deadline of approval of the property tax rate of Sept. 30. The Woodlands… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Tamina literacy group launches program to refurbish technology for students
Jinesh Jain, a junior at The Woodlands High School, has been a tech wizard since he was young, helping his teachers and fellow students manage computer problems for years. Now, he has teamed up with a local literacy organization to put those skills to use for the larger community. A… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
3 drainage, flood prevention projects planned in The Woodlands area
Three projects gaining momentum this summer are designed to improve drainage or prevent flooding in parts of The Woodlands, although two will need approval from the Texas Water Development Board to secure funding, officials said. Projects seeking state funding include a $9 million Bear Branch drainage improvement plan that could… from Community Impact Houstonclick here...
Hannon to challenge Rieser for Woodlands Township board seat
Two-time incumbent Township board director Bruce Rieser will face his most difficult challenge since being elected in 2016 after popular and well-known local pastor The Rev. Daniel Hannon filed official candidate papers for the Position 4 seat. Hannon is now retired, but most residents of The Woodlands know him from… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Woodlands board appointee Nelson seeks to keep seat in Nov. 3 election
The 2020 race for the Position 2 seat on The Woodlands Township Board of Directors is the most contested of the four races this election season. The seat was held since 2016 by former director Brian Boniface, who that year defeated community icon Mike Bass in a tight contest. But,… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Wine and Food Week kicks off with Aug. 21 wine tasting in Woodlands
Wine and Food Week is again in motion after a pause and change in format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The major wine and food event in The Woodlands was scheduled to take place in early June. Instead, the June event was postponed and the organizers are now launching some of its 2020 line-up in...
Lone Star College summer enrollment increases
Lone Star College experienced a 10.4% increase in summer enrollment from a year ago. LSC reported 67,731 enrolled students in summer 2020 compared to 61,375 in summer 2019. “Lone Star College has been working hard to ensure students have access to higher education during this pandemic,” said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor. “I am...