Nonprofit groups in The Woodlands, particularly those pertaining to mental health and economic difficulty, aw a surge in demand for services in 2020, said Ann Snyder, board member of The Woodlands Township board of directors, during a March 24 presentation to the board. Needs for service ranged from higher demand… from Community Impact Houstonclick here...
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Broken water lines, front yard digging: High-speed internet company Tachus meets with public about ongoing construction in Montgomery County
The message on March 23 to Montgomery County residents concerned about a telecommunications company digging on their properties was that the company has the right to work within rights of way on private properties to install services. However, the Precinct 3 town hall meeting yielded a general agreement between residents, the government and the company,...
Marco’s Pizza, Chevron gas station location coming soon to FM 2878 in Magnolia
A Chevron gas station and Marco’s Pizza location are slated to open at 32725 FM 2978, Magnolia, according to Marco’s Pizza franchise owner Keith Sizemore. Construction for the location broke ground in mid-January and is slated to be completed for the gas station in June. According to Sizemore, the Marco’s Pizza location is expected to...
Panda Express may be coming to Montgomery
Panda Express, a fast-casual Chinese restaurant chain, has submitted plans for a location next to the new Starbucks in Montgomery, according to city documents. The Starbucks is located at. City Administrator Richard Tramm confirmed Panda Express had submitted the plans, which are being reviewed, but he did not have a… from Community Impact Houstonclick here...
‘You’re damned if you do, damned if you don’t’: Montgomery ISD keeps masks, citing ‘bureaucratic’ contact tracing rules
Following lengthy discussion, Montgomery ISD board of trustees have decided to keep the district’s mask mandate in place until May 31, which is the end of the school year. The board voted to continue the policy at the March 23 meeting, with one vote in opposition. Board members showed visible… from Community Impact Houstonclick here...
Prime 101 Steakhouse: Award-winning Italian chef brings big-city vibes to Montgomery
Prime 101 Steakhouse owner Tony Nicoletta has a resume with more than 40 years as a chef under his belt. The self-proclaimed “city Italian”, who hails from North Carolina, has served as executive chef for three five-star restaurants and was named chef of the year in Boston. He has managed and owned over a dozen...
See where median home prices increased in The Woodlands area ZIP codes as of early March
Data on home sales in The Woodlands area in February shows that sales in the $200,000-$399,999 category outpaced other price range categories in The Woodlands-area ZIP codes as of February. The median price of homes sold increased in six of seven ZIP codes from 2020 to 2021. A resident of… from Community Impact Houstonclick here...
Wildcat PPE grows to more than 2K employees in Montgomery County, producing surgical gowns, supplies
U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady, R-The Woodlands, and state Rep. Steve Toth, R-The Woodlands, toured the Wildcat PPE facility just north of Hwy. 242 on March 22 to observe how the company has been creating jobs and manufacturing American-made personal protective equipment, such as surgical gown and caps, in The Woodlands area. from Community Impact Houstonclick...
Oak Ridge North moves forward on Woodson Road intersections project; council approves annual staff salary increases
A project centered on two intersection improvements along Woodson Road in Oak Ridge North is moving forward and could begin construction later this spring. Public Works Director Joe Sherwin shared details on final plans for the project, covering Woodson’s intersections at both the northbound I-45 frontage road and Blueberry Hill Drive, during the Oak Ridge...
Saddleback Jewelry & Coin now offering repair, appraisal services in Magnolia
Saddleback Jewelry & Coin opened in Magnolia on March 1, according to business owner Monica Ward. Located off of FM 1488 in Magnolia, the business specializes in buying and selling precious metals including gold, silver and platinum. Ward said the business also offers repair services, ring sizing and appraisals for… from Community Impact Houstonclick here...