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Bus driver Latoya Lloyd said CISD is still seeing the e ects of the district’s driver shortage.
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Conroe ISD studies current, future transit needs
propositions approved by voters. The $22 million for transportation was funded through Proposition A, which will provide for new buses and renova- tions to the East County Transportation Center.
CISD, said the district has made some progress in the past year by o ering a number of incentives, but an additional $22 million will be infused into the transportation program from the Nov. 7 bond. The $1.8 billion bond includes three di erent
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Conroe ISD is among the districts a ected by the national school bus driver shortage, including routes in The Woodlands. Juan Melendez, director of transportation for
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Impacts: Nurix opens biopharmaceutical oces (Page 8)
Government: Harris County forms master plan for trails (Page 17)
Community: Interfaith of The Woodlands turns 50 (Page 43)
Dining: Schilleci’s New Orleans Kitchen cooks Cajun (Page 53)
November is the time to be thankful, a time to remember, and to embrace those who enrich our lives. The Kink Team has had the honor of serving our community in many ways and we are truly thankful for the opportunity. From all of us to all of you, Happy Thanksgiving. Photo taken at The Kink Team First Annual Fall Festival
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MONTHLY COMMENTARY
It has been an unusual year for the stock market. The S&P 500 is up nicely, but a small handful of stocks are doing the heavy lifting. Indeed, in late October the S&P 500 was up about 10% for the year while the equal weighted S&P was actually down slightly for the year. What that means is that if you took out the 7 or 8 big tech names that have accounted for most of the index’s move in 2023, it’s actually been a difficult year for most stocks. In late October, only 3 of the S&P sectors were up for the year while 8 were actually negative for the year. Sometimes it’s interesting to take a look under the hood when it comes to investment headlines and returns.
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News, Information and Events in The Woodlands
At the Wednesday, November 29, 2023, Board of Directors meeting, newly elected directors will be administered their Oath of Office. In addition, the Board will nominate and appoint the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer of the Board. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. For more information and the agenda, go online to: Township Board of Directors On the Agenda
A grant totaling $7,471,861 will help drive the development of a five-mile bicycle and pedestrian pathway project along SH 242. The new pathway was included in The Woodlands Township Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and will connect residents of Harper’s Landing to the west side of The Woodlands. Federal Grant for Pathways Township receives
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The Woodlands Township and Howard Hughes have coordinated to launch a yearlong celebration of festivities leading up to a grand celebration on October 19, 2024—exactly 50 years to the date of its official opening. Learn more about this special community here: thewoodlands.com Prepare to Celebrate The Woodlands’ 50th Anniversary
Upcoming Events Mark your calendars
Lighting of the Doves November 18 from 3 to 8 p.m Town Green Park
Glow and Go 5K ( Holiday Edition ) December 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. The Woodlands Waterway Lights, Heights and Bites December 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. Texas TreeVentures Let it Snow Bingo December 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Rob Fleming Recreation Center Milk and Cookies with Santa December 9 at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Rob Fleming Recreation Center Gingerbread House Making with Santa Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt December 8 at 6 p.m. Terramont Park
Gone Digital Applications, Permits and Deposits The Township Covenant Administration Department announces the new online system to streamline applications, permits and compliance deposit processes. Residential and commercial applicants can now check the status of their application online. This much-anticipated innovation will enhance processing efficiency, benefiting homeowners, businesses, and contractors alike.
The Ice Rink Opens November 18, 2023 to January 15, 2024 Town Center
December 16 at 1 p.m. Rob Fleming Recreation Center
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Township offices will be closed November 23-24, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no trash pickup on Thanksgiving Day. Services will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
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2 Alo Yoga The store oers a variety of athletic and yoga clothing options. The store was slated to open after press time. • Opened Nov. 10 • 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 840, The Woodlands • www.aloyoga.com 3 Lucchese Bootmaker The retailer sells high-end Western boots for men and women along with leather shoes and accessories.
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1 Life Time Fitness The 170,078-square-foot tness center will oer indoor pickleball courts, tness studio classes, a workout area, a spa and child care services. The center was slated to open after press time. • Opened Nov. 10 • 9000 Six Pines Drive, Shenandoah • www.lifetime.life
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7 Southern Ice Co. The family-friendly bar oers craft beers, draft beers and food with a Southern twist. Menu items will include burgers, sandwiches and salads along with Southern specialties, such as fried chicken as well as red beans
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8 Nurix Therapeutics The biotechnology company became the anchor tenant to Alexandria Center for Advanced Technologies at The Woodlands at the grand opening Oct. 19. The company brought its advanced life science and drug discovery operations, including laboratory space, to the former Lexicon Pharmaceuticals campus. • Opened Oct. 19 • 8800 Technology Forest Place, The Woodlands • www.nurixtx.com
11 Capital One Cafe The new space in The Woodlands Mall offers coffee, food and connections to free Wi-Fi. Guests do not need to bank with Capital One to use the cafe. • Opened in mid-September • 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Ste. 1056, The Woodlands • www.capitalone.com/local/woodlands-mall
13 Confetti Me Macarons The macaron bakery serves a variety of flavors, including classic vanilla, chocolate, milk and honey, lavender, lemon, and matcha at a location on Tamina Road just south of FM 1488. • Opened Nov. 9 • 32907 Tamina Road, Ste. C, Magnolia • www.confettimesweets.shop
14 Cupcakes & Bubbles The cupcake business has been under new ownership by Paola and Santiago Velasco since July and is expanding its offerings with international treats. • 26400 Kuykendahl Road, The Woodlands • www.cupcakesandbubbles.com
and rice. • Opening mid-November • 8510 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands • Instagram: southernicecotx
confection shop that sells a variety of gourmet chocolate candy including pralines, truffles and assorted boxes. • Opening mid-December • 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands • www.laderach.com
9 Coop’s Hot Chicken Coop’s Hot Chicken will be located at the former location of Greggo’s Pizza, the company announced in a Facebook post and confirmed via email. The restaurant will serve hot chicken dishes. • Opening November • 2466 FM 1488, Conroe • Facebook: Coop’s Hot Chicken 10 Laderach Chocolatier Suisse Laderach Chocolatier Suisse is a Swiss chocolate and
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12 Pappasito’s Cantina Pappasito’s Cantina, a Houston-based Tex-Mex restaurant chain with locations in San Antonio, Austin and Dallas- Fort Worth, celebrated its 40th anniversary in October. • 18101 I-45 N, Shenandoah • www.pappasitos.com
15 Tasting Point Liquors Wines & Foods The liquor and food store announced Nov. 1 the business will be closing. • Closing Dec. 31 • 4849 FM 1488, Ste. 700, The Woodlands • www.tastingpointslwf.com
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5 Plucker’s Wing Bar Plucker’s Wing Bar announced in a news release a new location coming to Shenandoah in 2024. The sports bar specializes in a variety of seasoned wings and large desserts in a bar atmosphere. • Opening early 2024 • 223 David Vetter Blvd., Shenandoah • www.pluckers.com
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avors of ice cream and 80 avors of popsicles. • Opened Sept. 29 • 27605 Robinson Road, Ste. D, Oak Ridge North • Facebook: La Michoacana Costa-Conroe
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1 Alloy Personal Training The business provides customers with a personal training system that focuses on healthy active lifestyles with coaching, encouragement and support. • Opened Oct. 20 • 3440 Riley Fuzzel Road, Ste. 150, Spring • www.alloypersonaltraining.com 2 Guitar Center Located in the former O ce Depot space, Guitar Center oers a variety of guitars and equipment as well as lessons and repairs of guitars. • Opened Oct. 5
3 The Joint Chiropractic The o ce provides routine chiropractic care and health care for patients seeking pain relief and ongoing wellness. • Opened Oct. 25 • 3540 Rayford Road, Ste. 500, Spring • www.thejoint.com 4 La Michoacana Costa The all-natural ice cream, yogurt and smoothie shop opened on Robinson Road. This is La Michoacana Costa’s second location in Montgomery County, with the other store located in Conroe. The store oers more than 30
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Photography club exhibit The Woodlands Photography Club annual exhibition and awards event will be held with light refreshments. The photography club is made up of amateur, professional and aspiring photographers. The winner’s circle announcement will begin at 5:30 p.m. • Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • South County Community Center, 2235 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands • www.thewoodlandsphotographyclub.com
Princess Day The Woodlands Children’s Museum is holding a Princess Day event for children ages 1 year and older. Children will have the opportunity to create princess crowns and knight swords in addition to photo opportunities with princesses throughout the day. • Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • $8 (admission) • The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 West Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands • www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
Annual Signatures Author Series The keynote speaker for the annual event held by The John Cooper School Fine Arts Council is novelist Alka Joshi. A portion of the proceeds will be given to a local literary organization. • Dec. 1, 10 a.m. • $150 (individual ticket) • The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands • www.johncooper.org
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Glow in the Park Texas TreeVentures invites community members to a three-hour experience of lights illuminating the course from above. • Nov. 17 and Dec. 15, 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. • $60 (per person) • Texas TreeVentures, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands • www.texastreeventures.com Art in the Woods Ardest Gallery presents a monthly outdoor £ne arts market launching this fall with local artists. • Nov. 18 and Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (attendance) • Ardest Gallery, 25200 Grogan’s Park Drive, The Woodlands • www.ardestgallery.com Moonlight Paddle The Riva Boat House holds a nocturnal kayaking experience with light-up kayaks. • Nov. 18, 5:30-7 p.m. • $40 (per single kayak) • Riva Row Boat House, 2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands • www.rivarowboathouse.com Sunny Dayz Thanksgiving Holiday Camp The Sunny Dayz Thanksgiving camps include indoor and outdoor games, crafts and themed days. • Nov. 20-22, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (camp closes Wednesday at 3 p.m.) • $50 (per day) • The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands • www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 5K run/walk fundraiser Run for Jeev is holding a 5K run in memory of Sanjeev Panja. The organization’s mission is to raise funds and awareness about suicide and mental health. • Nov. 26, 8-11 a.m. • $50 (adults), $25 (children ages 5-18) • Woodforest Stadium, 19115 David Memorial Drive, Shenandoah • www.runforjeev.com
‘The Nutcracker’ Vitacca Ballet & School for Dance is presenting “The Nutcracker,” a holiday tradition for all ages. Sets are family-speci£c with audience tables sold for two, three, four, six and eight seats.
• Nov. 24, 7 p.m., Nov. 25-26, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. • $65-$205 (family table) • The Woodlands Resort, 2301 North Millbend Drive, The Woodlands • www.woodlandsonline.com
Holly Jolly Jingle The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is presenting a holiday concert featuring Conroe ISD students and photo opportunities with Santa. • Nov. 30, 6 p.m. • Free (admission) • The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands • www.woodlandscenter.org Backyard composting class The Woodlands Township Parks, Recreation and Environmental Services is holding a composting class about cost-e§ective gardening from Montgomery County Master Gardeners. • Dec. 2, 10-11:30 a.m.
• Free • Parks, Recreation and Environmental Services, 8203 Millennium Forest Drive, The Woodlands • www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov Glow and Go 5K The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation Department and USA Track and Field are holding a holiday 5K run. Runners are encouraged to dress in glow-in-the-dark costumes. • Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m. • $35 (registration fee) • The Woodlands Waterway, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands • www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/races
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• Dec. 9: Amanda Funes and Isaiah Rangel, 8 p.m. • Dec. 14: Simone O’Neal, 8:30 p.m. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands www.woodlandscenter.org
Live music
Cellar 24 6700 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands www.cellar-24.com • Nov. 17: Scott Morrison, 7-10 p.m. • Dec. 15: Duane Dulane, 7-10 p.m. Como Social Club 2 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands www.comosocialclub.com • Nov. 17: Becca Ciribelli, Isaiah Rangel and Jessica Rangel, 9 p.m. • Nov. 18: Jeremy Joseph, Ellen Radford and Matt Cobb, 9 p.m. • Nov. 23: Matt Cobb, 8:30 p.m. • Nov. 24: Amanda Funes, Jason Ray and Bryce Shaver, 9 p.m. • Nov. 25: Colby Beserra, Isaiah Rangel and Jessica Rangel, 9 p.m. • Nov. 30: Celeste Arrazolo, 8:30 p.m. • Dec. 1: Becca Ciribelli, Luke Whitney and Ellen Radford, 9 p.m. • Dec. 2: Matt Cobb, Isaiah Rangel and Veronica Rosales, 9 p.m. • Dec. 7: Josh McGhee, 8:30 p.m. • Dec. 8: Luke Whitney, Ellen Radford and Ben Garcia, 9 p.m.
• Nov. 17: Chris Stapleton, 7 p.m. • Nov. 30: Holly Jolly Jingle, 7 p.m. Dosey Doe Big Barn
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• Nov. 17: Gaelic Storm, 8:30 p.m. • Nov. 18: Terry McBride, 8:30 p.m. • Nov. 19: Oh What a Night, 7 p.m. • Nov. 24: JunkBunny, 8:30 p.m. • Nov. 25: Cody Hibbard, 8:30 p.m.
• Nov. 26: Cool Freddie E & the Crew, 7 p.m. • Nov. 29: Kevin Black with Kyle Hutton, 8 p.m. • Nov. 30: Jason Eady, 8:30 p.m. • Dec. 1: Josh Weathers, 8:30 p.m. • Dec. 2: Sundance Head, 8:30 p.m. • Dec. 3: Moe Bandy & Janie Fricke, 7:30 p.m. • Dec. 8: Matt Stell, 8:30 p.m. • Dec. 9: Braxton Keith, 8:30 p.m. • Dec. 15: The Gatlin Brothers, 8:30 p.m.
Scott Morrison is performing at Cellar 24 on Nov. 17.
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Dosey Doe Bre a kfast, BBQ & Whiskey Bar 2626 Research Forest Drive, Ste. B, The Woodlands
www.doseydoetickets.com • Nov. 16: Matt Nakoa, 8 p.m. • Nov. 17: Chuck Wimer, 8 p.m. • Nov. 18: Cooper Mohrmann, 8 p.m. • Nov. 21: Open mic semi¡inals, 6:30 p.m.
• Nov. 22: AJ Santana, 8 p.m. • Nov. 24: Ryder Grimes, 8 p.m. • Nov. 25: Winston Cook, 8 p.m. • Nov. 28: Jeff Canada’s Songwriter Series featuring Ty Laramore, 8 p.m. • Nov. 29: Jeff Jacobs, 7:30 p.m.
• Nov. 30: Brad Davis, 8 p.m. • Dec. 1: Will Carter, 8 p.m. • Dec. 2: Austin Gilliam, 8 p.m. • Dec. 6: Dean Paul Willeford, 8 p.m. • Dec. 8: Autumn Ragland, 8 p.m. • Dec. 9: Max & Brittney Flinn, 8 p.m. • Dec. 12: Open mic ¡inals, 6:30 p.m. • Dec. 13: Micah Cheatham, 7:30 p.m. • Dec. 15: Josh Grider, 8 p.m.
Cooper Mohrmann is performing at The Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ & Whiskey Bar on Nov. 18.
The Refuge Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar 8540 Creekside Forest Drive, Ste. C800, The Woodlands www.refugeinthewoodlands.com • Nov. 17: Yelba, 6 p.m. • Nov. 18: Jimmie Hunter, 6 p.m. • Nov. 24: Unique Soul, 6 p.m. • Nov. 25: Purple Moon Billy Pope, 6 p.m. • Dec. 1: AJ Santana, 6 p.m. • Dec. 2: Unique Soul, 6 p.m. • Dec. 8: J-Walkers Justin LeBlanc, 6 p.m. • Dec. 9: Jimmie Hunter, 6 p.m. • Dec. 15: Unique Soul, 6 p.m. • Dec. 16: Cooper Ritz, 6 p.m. • Dec. 22: Unique Soul, 6 p.m. • Dec. 23: The Rustics, 6 p.m. • Dec. 29: Purple Moon Billy Pope, 6 p.m.
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• Dec. 30: The Rustics, 6 p.m. Sawyer Park Icehouse
314 Pruitt Road, Spring www.sawyerpark.com • Nov. 17: Lemon Yellow Sun, 9 p.m. • Dec. 2: Dylan Wheeler, 9 p.m. • Dec. 9: Kiss Alike, 9 p.m.
Braxton Keith performs Dec. 9 at Dosey Doe Big Barn.
Duane Dulane is performing at Cellar 24 on Dec. 15.
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Harris County parks study looks to Spring Creek projects
Plans to expand trails along the Spring Creek Greenway are scheduled to move forward following this year’s release of the Harris County Precinct 3 Parks and Trails plan. According to the document, which outlines $125 million in new trail projects in a service area including the southernmost part of The Woodlands, the Spring Creek Greenway project will connect a trail spanning from Gosling Road to the Tomball Parkway in the next 20 years. “We needed a plan to connect residents with our amazing green spaces,” Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey said. “Our population is expected to double by 2045, which means engineered solutions for green activity spaces are a must for future generations.” The existing Spring Creek Greenway trail system ends just east of Gosling Road in The Woodlands. Expansion projects in The Woodlands will take the trail west to Kuykendahl Road, according to the master plan.
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Develop trailhead and add classrooms, a boardwalk system and shing pier Spring Creek Greenway System The trail will connect points on Kuykendahl Road and along Creekside Forest Drive across The Woodlands area. NOTE: THIS LIST IS NOT COMPREHENSIVE AND ONLY INCLUDES THE WOODLANDS AREA WEST OF I45 AND EAST OF BURROUGHS PARK. PRECINCT 3’S SPRING SERVICE AREA ALSO INCLUDES AREAS SOUTH OF THE GRAND PARKWAY.
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What you should know
What they’re saying
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The plan divides Precinct 3 into four areas: Cypress, Spring, Humble and Crosby, of which the Spring area contains portions of The Woodlands. Of the four areas, Spring has the lowest anticipated population growth at 59% by 2045. In addition to $125 million in trails projects, recommended parks projects in the Spring service area total nearly $44.2 million. These include new facilities, natural features and renovations, per plan documents. Among the funds slated for park renovations and improvements are several projects in The Woodlands area, including Rothwood Park o Gosling Road and Burroughs Park, located near Creekside Park West.
“The two closest parks in the plan to The Woodlands Township are Burroughs Park and the Spring Creek Greenway, for which we believe our collective residents have access to and will enjoy any improvements.” CHRIS NUNES, CHIEF
The master plan projects are on a 10-year timeframe but could be pushed back depending on economic and weather conditions, ocials said. The funding for the projects at Spring Creek will mostly be funded from the 2022 Harris County $1.2 billion bond package along with $5 million in joint funding from the township. Construction will be managed and overseen by Harris County, and The Woodlands is not expected to have any obligation besides the joint funding on the project, ocials said. Not included within the scope of the Harris County parks study but in the same region is a potential new South Gosling park space in The Woodlands. Nunes said the 208-acre tract of lands must undergo its own study before it can be considered for future partnerships or public amenities. Nunes said the space could only prove to have a fraction of usable space, which will be analyzed once the study is completed.
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“We know the value [of the plan] because we have a 15-mile trail in The Woodlands area, our Spring Creek nature trail, and we have trail counselors at several of the dierent access points, and we know our trail hosts over
Spring service area recommendations
Cost breakdown
Trails: $125M
60,000 users a year.” JILL BOULLION, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BAYOU LAND CONSERVANCY
Park renovations: $21.38M
Total: $169.18M
Natural parks features: $2.65M New parks facilities: $20.15M
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Government
BY JESSICA SHORTEN
Montgomery County implements new permitting fee for subdivisions
How we got here
Commissioners unanimously approved the creation of a new fee schedule after a backlog within the Montgomery County Permitting department was revealed during the August budget workshop process. Assistant County Attorney Amy Dunham said permitting for large- scale developments previously had no fees for developers.
The Montgomery County Commissioners Court on Oct. 10 approved a new permitting cost for subdivisions that requires developers to pay a $1,000 fee as well as an additional $20 per lot within newly constructed subdivisions. The new fee was eective immediately. It will apply to construction that meets several parameters, including those containing more than four single-family residential lots. The permitting department spends signicant time processing subdivision permits, including discussions between the department and developers, permitting director Scott Nichols said. This part of the process incurred expenses which were not previously funded, ocials said.
What you need to know The new fee will apply to new subdivision developments which: Contain more than four single-family residential lots Create new street names Contain plats with roads and restricted or unrestricted reserves
“[The fee] was originally put into the development regulations, and the portion that was brought forward [Oct. 10] is so we could begin implementing the permits.” SCOTT NICHOLS, PERMITTING DIRECTOR
Have replats that result in an increase of more than four single-family residential lots
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Government
Montgomery County plans to use remaining $8.23M in ARPA funds Montgomery County unobligated $2.87 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding during the Oct. 24 Commissioners Court session as part of an eort to use funding before it expires in 2024. Unobligated funding is no longer designated toward a specic purpose and can be repurposed. Two-minute impact During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the county dedicated ARPA funding toward stang local hospitals with nurses and medical personnel. Out of that funding, as of Oct. 24, the county still holds $2.87 million, which was no longer being used by the local hospitals. The county already has a certain number of projects that will use a total of $8.23 million funding before it is frozen against potential
Oak Ridge North facility work to begin Oak Ridge North City Council approved a $63,558 payment to CSB Contractors to begin architecture and construction on the new building for the city Public Works and Police departments at the council’s Oct. 23 meeting. What you need to know The facility is moving from Robinson Road to Spectrum Way. Public Works Director James Corn said during the meeting clearing work on the new site was 75% complete, and the contractors wanted to begin ordering materials needed for the project to prevent delays. What’s next Clearing work is expected to nish by early 2024, at which point construction is projected to begin, ocials said.
$5.3 million in ARPA unobligated funds Funds remaining
$2.87 million previously slated for nurse stang
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further uses, including: • $5 million toward a new radio tower in Precinct 1 • $155,850 for a new mental health investigator What else? County Budget Ocer Amanda Carter also requested roughly $2 million be set aside for pay- roll and emergency purposes. Precinct 3 Com- missioner James Noack requested the remaining funds, which totaled to just over $1 million, also be frozen and have no more ARPA expenditures in scal year 2023-24.
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BY JESSICA SHORTEN
Clerk’s oce to accept credit, debit cards The Montgomery County Clerk’s Oce will soon begin accepting debit and credit card payments as part of an eort to mod-
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Previously, the county clerk’s oce only accepted payments through cash, check or money order. County Clerk Brandon Steinmann said the new system was copied from the one used in the tax oce and will collect a 2.15% fee per transaction. What’s next The new system is expected to be live by the end of this year, and it will provide another option for users to access the clerk’s o ce.
Board opposes SJRA fault monitoring reduction The Woodlands Township pushed back on a proposal to reduce subsidence monitoring at the Panther Creek and Bear Branch fault lines during the Oct. 19 board meeting. Two-minute impact Ed Shackelford, San Jacinto River Authority would reduce the monitoring of fault lines from twice a year to once. The SJRA provides surface water to The Woodlands. What’s next
A motion was unanimously passed by the town- ship board to request the SJRA’s review committee continue twice-yearly monitoring of the faults.
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Election
BY MELISSA ENAJE, CASSANDRA JENKINS & JESSICA SHORTEN
Voters pass Conroe ISD bond Propositions A C, reject natatorium According to unocial results in Montgomery County, voters approved Conroe ISD Propositions AC and rejected Proposition D in the Nov. 7 election. Proposition A received 61.08% support. Proposition B saw 58.34% voting in favor and Proposition C received 58.75% of the vote. Proposition D, for pool and natatorium upgrades, was rejected by less than a 2% margin. What you need to know Proposition A, which totals $1.8 million, will fund eight new schools and other facility improvements. Proposition B provides $40 million for new technology devices, and Proposition C issues $112.8 million for an agriculture barn and 18 physical education classrooms.
Sekula-Gibbs, Snyder, Heiser win seats Two incumbents held onto their seats on The Woodlands Township board of directors Nov. 7. A new member, Cindy Heiser, will join the board following the departure of Bob Milner, who did not run for re-election. What happened In the race for Position 5, incumbent Shelley Sekula-Gibbs received 51.38% of the vote, and Tricia Danto received 48.62% of the vote. In the race for Position 6, incumbent Ann Snyder received 83.77% of the vote. Tom Chumbley received 16.23% of votes cast. In the race for Position 7, Heiser received 53.5% of the vote; Tom Chumbley received 7.02%; and Ann Perry received 39.48%. These results are unocial until can- vassed, which was scheduled to take place at a Nov. 17 board of directors meeting.
Conroe ISD bond results
Winner
Proposition A
61.08% For 38.92% Against
Proposition B
58.34% For 41.66% Against
Proposition C
58.75% For 41.25% Against
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49.24% For 50.76% Against
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Voters approve Harris Health’s $2.5B bond to create new regional hospital
“We are proud of the trust and the love that residents of Harris County have expressed about Harris Health System by passing this bond proposal,” Porsa said. Election data shows that most ballots casted in favor of the Harris Health bond were completed during early voting. • Early voting in favor: 153,440
Harris County voters approved expanding health care access in the county with the passing of Proposition A. Results for the election were: • Votes in favor: 308,162 • Votes against: 118,002 Harris Health President and CEO Dr. Esmaeil Porsa said in an email he is delighted to see voters invest in the future health of the community.
• Election Day: 142,155 Harris Health ocials will use the bond to place a new hospital on the Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital campus in Houston, renovate the original Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital building, enhance the capacity of Ben Taub Hospital, and provide additional clinics and essential care in high-need areas.
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Education
BY CASSANDRA JENKINS
The Lone Star College System chancellor’s o ce is hosted in The Woodlands Leadership Building.
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CASSANDRA JENKINS COMMUNITY IMPACT
Mario Castillo appointed Lone Star College System’s fth chancellor Mario Castillo was appointed the fth chancellor of the Lone Star College System in August. Castillo follows former Chancellor Stephen Head, who retired this year after serving the college since 2014. Castillo has served LSCS since 2015 as vice chancellor, general counsel and chief operating ocer. He is also the rst Hispanic LSCS chancellor to serve LSCS. Castillo started his duties Aug. 11. What are your thoughts on House Bill 8’s changes to the way community colleges are funded, and how do you see this aecting LSCS moving forward? I’m a much bigger fan of outcome-based funding. That means we’re not going to be an enrollment-fo- cused institution anymore. We are going to be a retention-focused institution, which means that what I’m more interested in is keeping the students that we have rather than recruiting more. What industries do you expect will have the most signicant workforce needs over the next 10 years? Information technology; computers, national security, information technology and computer chips. A lot of our computer chips come from overseas, and so we are vulnerable to countries that are not entirely friendly to the United States. Between IT, cybersecurity, computer chips and AI, we really need to do a better job of doing technology-based workforce programs.
What are some short- and long-term goals you have for the LSCS? I’m a big proponent of one LSC, so for the next 10 months, my goal is to get all 7,000 of our employees doing the same thing and working collaboratively toward the same goal. Long term, I want to win the Aspen Prize and be the No. 1 community college in the country based on outcomes. How will you prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion, especially with the passing of Senate Bill 17 eliminating DEI oces? Recent initiatives at the state and local levels really haven’t aected Lone Star College. Most of our processes were built to be compliant with all the laws that I think our state legislators were wor- ried about violating when they passed their recent DEI statutes. We’re an incredibly diverse institution from the very top. As only the fifth chancellor of Lone Star College, what do you see as the most rewarding part of your job? Helping students. The reason that I am here is to help students. Everything I do is guided by helping students. Every request that I’m asked, I’m think- ing, “How does it help students?” From budgetary to operational, everything is about students as far as I am concerned. What challenges or obstacles are currently facing your community college, and how are you working to overcome them? One of our biggest obstacles is fall-to-fall retention. We have to do a better job of meeting students where they are, being realistic about things like transportation issues, the digital divide,
Proposed goals for 2023 24 Financial responsibility & accountability Performance-based budgeting and allocation models Academic program quality & student success Benchmarks outcomes and retention rates Leadership & culture Benchmarks for attitudes and culture Student services
Includes benchmarks advising and nancial aid under the One LSC mode Workforce program quality & partnerships Measure employment rates and post-program salaries for workforce students
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access to resources and food insecurities. Most of our students don’t come back because of anything having to do with instruction, but because they run into obstacles in their life and think that’s the end of the road.
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Transportation
BY JESSICA SHORTEN
Montgomery County slates $58.74M in pass-through tolls for road projects
What’s next
The county has previously submitted a call for projects with the Houston- Galveston Area Council to increase chances of advancing projects in a timely manner, Millsaps said. While the pass-through funding takes place through a separate request directly to TxDOT, the e orts are coordinated to move projects forward on the county’s list while reducing the tax burden on residents, he said.
Montgomery County sent a letter to the Texas Department of Transportation in October requesting permission to use $58.74 million in pass-through funding to move several state highway projects forward. The tool allows the state to reimburse some project costs by paying a fee for each vehicle that drives on the road. A list of 12 projects were selected between the four county precincts, including two in The Woodlands area totaling $17 million. The $58.74 million comes from tolls collected on roads such as Hwy. 249, which are held in escrow by TxDOT. Jason Millsaps, chief of sta for the county judge, said the county is not in sole control of the funding, but it can request it to be used toward specic projects.
Local funding plans
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Precinct 1: $9.5M Precinct 2: $16.67M Precinct 3: $19.57M Precinct 4: $13M
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Transportation
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5 Grogans Mill left-turn lane extension Project: Montgomery County Precinct 3 is working with contractor Teamwork Construction to extend the northbound Grogans Mill Road left-turn lane at North Millbend Drive. Update: The project began in early October. It will provide additional turn-lane storage at the intersection to help reduce trac congestion during peak hours, according to a news release. • Timeline: October-November • Cost: $266,562 • Funding source: Montgomery County Precinct 3
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eastbound deceleration lane would take 60 days, potentially starting in mid-November. • Timeline: January 2023-January 2024 • Cost: $240,000 • Funding sources: Montgomery County Precinct 2, Texas Department of Transportation 3 David Memorial Drive extension Project: A project to extend David Memorial Drive to Hwy. 242 began in September under the terms of an interlocal agreement between the city of Shenandoah and Montgomery County. Update: The portion within Conroe city limits will be completed when funding is secured. • Timeline: September 2023-July 2024 • Cost: $7.8 million • Funding sources: city of Shenandoah, city of Conroe, Montgomery County 4 Hwy. 242 widening Project: The Texas Department of Transportation will use existing right of way on Hwy. 242 between FM 1488 and I-45 to widen lanes and restripe the intersections. Update: As of early November the rst phase of the project, installing right turn lanes, had begun, according to TxDOT. SAWDUST RD. Spring 99 TOLL
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1 Robinson Road realignment Project: Robinson Road will be realigned across Hanna Road. Update: The bid was awarded by Oak Ridge North on Oct. 9, and work could start in February, City Manager Heather Neeley said. • Timeline: February 2024-late 2024 • Cost: $7.42 million • Funding source: city of Oak Ridge North
• Timeline: November-irst quarter 2026 • Cost: $28.67 million • Funding sources: federal, state funds
Completed projects
Ongoing projects
6 Research Forest Drive improvements Project: Montgomery County Precinct 3 repaired a portion of Research Forest Drive near New Trails Drive where infrastructure damage occurred due to erosion. Update: The crew repaired the underground pipe, stabilized the area and repoured concrete, according to a Precinct 3 news release. • Timeline: October • Cost: $600 • Funding source: Montgomery County Precinct 3
2 Grogans Mill Road and Research Forest Drive turn lane construction Project: Turn lane improvements at Research Forest Drive and Grogans Mill Road have extended the westbound acceleration lane from southbound Grogans Mill to westbound Research Forest as well as the westbound Research Forest lane to northbound Grogans Mill. Update: Engineer John Bleyl said Entergy utility pole relocation at the site was completed and work on the
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