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BY WESLEY GARDNER, EMILY LINCKE & JESSICA SHORTEN
Montgomery County OKs new development regulations for roads Montgomery County commissioners approved a new set of development regulations March 4 after some changes were made regarding minimum street widths following concerns presented by the Montgomery County Fire Chiefs Association. Two-minute impact Under the new regulations, the county is man- dating a minimum road width within new residen- tial developments to improve the overall quality of developments. Jason Oliphant, fire chief with Montgomery County Emergency Services District No. 1, said during the Feb. 11 meeting that the previously proposed 22-26 feet minimum would create a “significant risk for delayed emergency response times,” and he advocated for the mini- mum to be set at 28 feet for subdivisions.
Health care systems partner to fight cancer The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children’s Hospital are forming a new partnership in early 2026 aimed at addressing childhood cancer, according to a Feb. 19 joint news release from the health care systems. What’s happening? The collaboration will include a focus on new facilities and the newest medical technology.
Lone Star College, Comcast collaborate on tech programs The Lone Star College Foundation is partnering with cable and internet provider Comcast on programs including a stu- dent-led podcast at LSC-Montgomery. The details According to a Feb. 10 news release, the $100,000 collaboration also includes the donation of 100 laptops to support income-constrained LSC-Kingwood students pursuing a technology-related certificate or degree. Comcast also donated $50,000 to LSC-Montgomery to help fund the creation of “Maverick Minds,” a student-led pod- cast that will provide updates on campus resources and student life.
Pedestrian bridge planned for late March A new 250-foot pedestrian bridge across The Woodlands Waterway is set to open in late March, according to a Feb. 4 news release from Howard Hughes. Two-minute impact The new pedestrian bridge will be the fifth waterway crossing in The Woodlands, providing walkable connectors to the Town Center area. According to the release, the new bridge aims to improve mobility by: • Reducing congestion at ground level walkways • Providing direct access to Blue and Green parking lots • Reduce post-event pedestrian congestion The bridge construction is being funded fully by the Town Center Owners Association, and work is being done in conjunction with The
Road width concerns
Town Center Area
THE CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION
22-26 feet
25-27 feet
THE WOODLANDS WATERWAY
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Woodlands Township, township officials said. Notable quote “This bridge isn’t just a connection—it’s an investment in the quality of life for our residents and visitors,” TCOA President Kelly Dietrich said. “By creating seamless pathways between world-class amenities, entertainment venues and parking, we’re making The Woodlands more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
SOURCES: MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS/ COMMUNITY IMPACT
Partnership goals • Expand care access for patients • Combine pediatric services • Grow pediatric cancer clinical trials • Use more than 200 Texas Children’s specialists • Provide pediatric oncology education programs
The action taken The changes to the regulations were approved in a 3-2 vote with County Judge Mark Keough and Precinct 1 Commissioner Robert Walker dissenting due to wanting the minimum road width to be increased to 28 feet.
SOURCES: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER, TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL/COMMUNITY IMPACT
THE WOODLANDS 10491 Kuykendahl (281) 681-9110 FM 1488 3588 FM 1488 (936) 271-9606
RAYFORD SAWDUST 25044 IH 45 (281) 362-9131 GOSLING ROAD SPRING 24527 Gosling Rd (281) 516-9404
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