Parents looking for camps for their children have a number of options to choose from in The Woodlands area, including virtual options for families looking to socially distance during the pandemic. This list is not comprehensive. The Woodlands. Boni’s Dance & Performing Arts Studio holds a summer camp focusing on… from communityimpact.comclick here to view...
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Aging in Place The Woodlands service for seniors adapts to virtual needs
When the coronavirus pandemic first put Texas into lockdown in March 2020, area nonprofit Aging in Place The Woodlands was informed it had to close down its operations, which include driving elderly residents to appointments, until things improved. “We were set to resume transportation services in June, and then we… from communityimpact.comclick here to view...
City of Montgomery to consider grant program for more historical markers
An item on the Montgomery Economic Development Council’s March 15 agenda regarding the historic Chilton-Dean house prompted discussion from board members on how the city can incentivize historical markers to encourage tourism and enhance public knowledge. The agenda item, presented by MEDC Secretary Ryan Londeen, was to consider a grant… from communityimpact.comclick here to view...
New Caney ISD names Matt Calvert as lone finalist for superintendent
After several months of searching, New Caney ISD’s board of trustees named Matt Calvert as the district’s lone finalist for superintendent at its March 15 meeting. “The reason [my family] chose this place to be our home is because of what you people in this room, what these people here on the board do and...
Updates: Three road projects to watch in The Woodlands area: FM 2978, Gosling Road and Hwy. 242 overpass
The main portion of the FM 2978 widening project still under construction is from FM 1488 to Dry Creek, and a project to widen Gosling Road may go out to bid as soon as late March, transportation officials said. FM 2978 widening. The Texas Department of Transportation will widen FM… from communityimpact.comclick here to view...
Masks no longer required as Tomball, Magnolia businesses operate at full capacity
With Texans no longer required by law to wear masks in public and businesses now able to operate at full capacity, Tomball and Magnolia business owners are varied in their reactions to navigating the new environment. “Businesses that I have spoken with are working to address the end of the… from communityimpact.comclick here to view...
Breakroom Bagels now open in Conroe
Breakroom Bagels opened at 202 Main St., Conroe, on March 2, according to business owner Ashley McIntyre. Operating as a food truck, the eatery offers East Coast-style bagels that have been boiled and baked. In addition to bagel sandwiches such as the breakfast-style bacon, egg and cheese, the eatery will also offer flavored cream cheeses...
Flashing lights installed to reduce traffic backup at several locations in The Woodlands
Flashing yellow arrows are being installed at several locations to update the Northstar Network in The Woodlands Town Center, according to Montgomery County Precinct 3 officials. The signals have been installed at Lake Robbins and Six Pines drives and at Six Pines and Market Street. Additional lights may be installed in late spring and early...
Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures to open for spring break
After opening in the middle of the pandemic, Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures in New Caney will reopen for spring break from March 13-21, according to a press release. Gov. Greg Abbott lifted the statewide mask order as well as previous restrictions on businesses March 2, allowing all businesses to operate at 100%. Big Rivers...
Magnolia approves new mass-notification system for emergency response
Magnolia City Council members approved a proposal to utilize mass-notification system Blackboard Connect for future emergency use and outreach efforts in a March 10 council meeting. According to Magnolia City Administrator Don Doering, the proposal will save the city an estimated $13,800 per year. “In order to better communicate with… from communityimpact.comclick here to view...