The Woodlands Edition | March 2025

Government

BY JESSICA SHORTEN

$1.3M holiday lighting expansion planned The Woodlands Township board of directors approved a $217,700 annual expansion effort for the “Waterway Wonderland” for the 2025 Christ- mas and holiday season in Waterway Square. Two-minute impact Township Chief Operating Officer Chris Nunes outlined a plan which would include adding six zones around The Woodlands Waterway to create a “loop” for families to travel through as well as a new interactive artificial Christmas tree. Township CEO and President Monique Sharp said the funds for The Woodlands Waterway Wonderland would be sourced through hotel occupancy tax collections and capital improve- ment plan funding. Looking ahead The lighting contract with Shadrack Productions

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The 60-day event would include:

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• 60-90-minute experiences • Music, light and movement attractions • Daylight brightness accentuation for lights • Photo stations

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Lake Robbins Drive pathway completed Lake Robbins Drive in The Woodlands officially reopened Feb. 27, according to the Montgomery County Precinct 3 Commis- sioner’s Office. The details Work on a pathway reconstruction along Lake Robbins Drive wrapped Feb. 27. Construction began work in November, with the goal of creating a styled pedestrian crossing.

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is set for five years, Nunes said, and it also includes a 10% yearly replacement of lighting attractions to include new areas each year. The contract will go through the 2028 holi- day season, Nunes said, and as it is an annual expense, the entire contract will cost $1.3 million. However, board Chair Brad Bailey encouraged staff to seek out potential corporate sponsorships for the yearly event.

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