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The Woodlands Edition VOLUME 14, ISSUE 1 SEPT. 17OCT. 16, 2024
Restaurant recovery
Executive Chef Cameron Achee prepares entrees during the lunch hour at Rise Soue, one of several eateries in The Woodlands area looking to attract more customers.
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Eateries strategize to overcome economic challenges in The Woodlands area
“There is no question with each passing year … it’s getting harder and harder to operate, particu- larly in these last three years,” he said, noting his focus is on quality and service. “We’re playing the long game.”
approaches some local businesses are taking, while others focus on the diner’s experience. Chris Florczak, the owner of Rise Soue in Creekside Park, said the costs of ingredients, energy and restaurant supplies have all risen since he opened The Woodlands location in 2023.
BY VANESSA HOLT
Amid pressures ranging from the cost of sup- plies to worker wages, several restaurants in The Woodlands area have shut down in 2024, but local owners are working to attract and retain customers. Oering catering and mobile units are among the
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News, Information and Events in The Woodlands
On Thursday, August 22, 2024, The Woodlands Township and The Woodlands Fire Department held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station No. 5. This new station, located at 8001 McBeth Way, will function as the west headquarters for The Woodlands Fire Department. Township Breaks Ground on New Fire Station
Township Board Adopts 2024 Property Tax Rate
The Township Board approved the 2025 budget and maintained the 2024 property tax rate at $0.1714 per $100 of taxable value. The budget includes several initiatives to support and enhance Township services. Did you know that property tax accounts for only 29% of total revenue? The largest portion, 53%, comes from sales, use and hotel taxes.
Other Revenue 18%
Property Tax Revenue 29%
Sales, Use, Hotel Tax Revenue 53%
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Saturday, October 12 9 a.m. to noon Northshore Park
Throughout the Month of October!
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4 Anytime Fitness The 24-hour American tness franchise opened a new location in The Woodlands. The 7,006-square-foot tness center’s memberships include access to over 4,000 of its locations; a tness consultation; access to Apple tness; and personal group and training services. • Opened Sept. 9 • 3759 FM 1488, Ste. 250, The Woodlands • www.anytimeitness.com 5 D1 Training Local franchisees Ami and Andy Kratt, and Darrin and Mandy Scharenorth opened D1 Training, oering athletic-based training in The Woodlands area. The company employs a sports-science backed training regimen led by certied trainers, according to the release. • Opened Sept. 2 • 30340 FM 2978, The Woodlands • www.d1training.com/the-woodlands
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6 Original ChopShop The nutrition-focused restaurant specializing in salad, protein and smoothie bowls, is set to open a new location in The Woodlands. • Opening Sept. 18 • 10720 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. D, The Woodlands • www.originalchopshop.com 7 OddFellows The specialty ice cream shop is bringing its rst location in Texas to The Woodlands in late 2024, franchise owners Valerie Golson and Bryce Gipson said. The New York-based company provides a variety of sweet and savory ice cream options including miso cherry; saron passionfruit; and cookies and mint. • Opening in late 2024 • 1900 Lake Woodlands Drive, Ste. 350, The Woodlands • www.oddfellowsnyc.com 8 Elite Pickleball Club The club will be located at Dudley Sports Plaza, featuring 15 indoor pickleball courts. The club will be one of several features at the 75,000-square-foot
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owner Suzanne Cot conrmed via email, oering breakfast and lunch as well as coee and alcohol. • Opened July 1 99 TOLL
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1 LAM Owner Cathy Lam said the furniture store held its soft opening in The Woodlands in June, and it is now oering home decor, sofas, club chairs, ottomans, pillows and lamps. • Opened in June • 2025 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands • www.shoplam.com
• 2400 FM 1488, Ste. 100, Conroe • https://madamebriochebistro.com
3 Mango The Spanish fast-fashion company is now open, selling clothing for men, women and kids in sizes 0-20 and plus sizes as well as accessories, according to The Woodlands Mall management. • Opened July 27 • 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Ste. 700, The Woodlands • https://shop.mango.com
2 Madame Brioche Bistro The French restaurant is now open along FM 1488,
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news release. The new location will occupy 43,000 square feet and host more than 150 employees. • Relocating in September • 1725 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands • www.mcdermott.com 14 Fossil The store selling watches, jewelry, bags, wallets and other accessories moved within The Woodlands Mall from Suite 2180 to a new location on the rst §oor, The Woodlands Mall o¨cials said. • 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Ste. 1136, The Woodlands • www.fossil.com
sports and entertainment facility • Opening in late 2025 • 3905 FM 1488, The Woodlands • www.sportsdevelopers.com
In the news
9 Slick City Action Park The family entertainment center will feature indoor slides and an air court at Dudley Sports Plaza. The franchise also has a location in Katy. • Opening in late 2025 • 3905 FM 1488, The Woodlands • www.sportsdevelopers.com 10 Pop Mart Work on a 1,157-square-foot space for a Pop Mart store at The Woodlands Mall is scheduled to begin in October and complete in December, according to mall management. • Opening in late 2024/early 2025 • 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Ste. 2038, The Woodlands • www.popmart.com 11 Golden Goose The store specializes in streetwear shoes, clothing, candles and fragrances. • Opened Aug. 23 • 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 685, The Woodlands • www.goldengoose.com 12 Oliver Peoples The eyewear store opened a new location at Market Street • Opened Aug. 23 • 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 965, The Woodlands • www.oliverpeoples.com
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Alpha & Omega Mounted Patrol The Conroe-based company marks 30 years in September serving The Woodlands as mounted patrol. The company was founded by CEO Frank Keller, who said the company provides the only private mounted patrol service in the country. The company has a total of 50 horses serving areas in The Woodlands including Town Center and the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. • www.mountedpatrol.com
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The chamber announced Aaron Cox will assume the role of president and CEO on Sept. 16. According to a news release from the chamber, Cox has more than 20 years of related experience, including more than 15 years with state chambers in Texas and Kentucky as well as their statewide chamber professionals associations. • 9320 Lakeside Blvd., The Woodlands • www.woodlandschamber.org CASA CASA Montgomery County is being renamed Child Advocates of Montgomery County, the nonprot announced in an Aug. 12 news release. Child advocates are appointed by judges to watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children, according to the nonprot’s website. • https://childadvocatestexas.org
• Closed in August • 8522 Creekside Forest Drive, Ste. D-100, The Woodlands • www.lovebeanscoffeehouse.com 17 Cajun Street The Cajun-style restaurant has closed its Kuykendahl Road location in The Woodlands area after opening in March. Another location is still operating on Hwy. 249. • Closed Aug. 5 • 24211 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 120, Tomball • Facebook: Cajun Street-Kuykendahl
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16 Lovebeans Coeehouse The coeehouse has permanently closed its location in The Woodlands following nearly ve years in Creekside Park, the owners said. Originally opened in late 2019, Lovebeans provided a variety of cold and hot coee options as well as smoothies. The owners said there are no immediate plans to reopen in another location.
13 CB&I Howard Hughes announced CB&I will relocate its regional and global headquarters to Hughes Landing in The Woodlands beginning in September. CB&I, a wholly owned subsidiary of McDermott, is a 135-year- old company which designs and builds energy-related storage facilities, tanks and terminals, according to a
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4 Game Show Battle Rooms The venue oers entertainment experiences for all ages in a game show format. Guests can book on its website. • Opened Sept. 5 • 8980 Metropark Drive, Shenandoah • www.gameshowbattlerooms.com/houston
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6 R&B Tea The Taiwanese tea and snack shop is bringing a variety of beverages to its new location in the Spring area. According to information from the company’s social media posts, it oers items such as boba milk tea, slushies and bubble waes. • Opening in early 2025 • 3478 Discovery Creek Blvd., Ste. 300, Spring • www.rbteausa.com 7 Uptown Cheapskate The clothing resale and recycling store allows individuals to exchange clothing in good condition for cash or in-store credit for additional clothing. • Opening TBD
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style braids and braids for festivals. The location oers braids for men and women, and coloring. • Opened in August • 27176 I-45 N., Ste. 17, Oak Ridge North • https://viking-braiding.square.site 3 Fan Outtters The sports gear store opened a new location in Shenandoah in late June. Fan Outtters oers sports team jerseys, hats, sweatshirts and T-shirts. • Opened in June • 19075 I-45, Ste. 113A, Shenandoah • www.fanoutitters.com
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1 Innite Hitting The franchise is owned by Jeremiah Randall and Kelly Cope-Randall. Cope-Randall said the goal was to build a clubhouse to develop baseball and softball players. • Opened July 27 • 26455 Hanna Road, Oak Ridge North • www.ininitehitting.com 2 Viking Braids The salon oers creative braid styles including viking-
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8 Chick-l-A The Grand Parkway North location of Chick-l-A reopened Aug. 7 after remodeling that began in July,
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Events
September
The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra The orchestra will open its 11th season on the main stage of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion with a free concert. The orchestra presents “Once Upon a Symphony” to begin its Storybook Season featuring classical and popular music based on fairy tales and stories such as “Sleeping Beauty” and “The Phantom of the Opera.” • Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m. (gates), 7:30 p.m. (showtime) • Free • Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands • www.woodlandssymphony.org Project Beacon Project Beacon, a nonprot with the mission to support the neurodiverse community is holding an event featuring a silent auction, a rae and live music. • Sept. 19, 6 p.m. • $450-$900 • Dosey Doe-The Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., Spring • www.projectbeacontx.org Art in the Woods Outdoor Art Market The Ardest Gallery is holding an outdoor market featuring works by emerging Texas artists. • Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • The Ardest Gallery, 25200 Grogans Park Drive, The Woodlands • www.ardestgallery.com YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge The Woodlands Family YMCA holds its 25th annual Dragon Boat Team Challenge. Teams consist of 20-30 members in a variety of categories. The public is invited to watch the event. • Sept. 26-28, 8 a.m.-noon and 2-6 p.m. • Free (admission for spectators) • Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands • www.ymcahouston.org Shakespeare in the Park Attendees can enjoy a live “Hamlet” performance by the Points North Theatre Company and The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra Brass and Percussion. • Sept. 28, 2-8 p.m. • Free • Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands • www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov Woodlands Landscaping Solutions The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department holds a free garden event where residents can learn from experts, including 30 exhibitors. • Sept. 28, 9 a.m.-noon • Free • Rob Fleming Recreation Center, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands • www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas The Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas will feature a 10-mile race, 3.1 Armadillo 5K and One 4 Texas Kids’ Fun Run through The Woodlands and end with a Texas-sized post race party featuring live music. • Oct. 5, 7-11 a.m. • $35-$70 (admission) • Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands • www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
National Night Out The annual event promotes police-community relationships. Residents are asked to lock their doors, turn on their outside lights and gather with their neighbors.
• Oct. 6, 3-6 p.m. • Free (admission)
• Locations throughout The Woodlands • www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
• Oct. 12-13, 8 a.m. • $65 (resident), $75 (nonresident) • The Woodlands Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands • www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov Meet the Fleet The event provides an opportunity to see re trucks, heavy equipment and emergency vehicles up close. • Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-noon • Free • Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands • www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov Anniversary concert with Lyle Lovett A free concert featuring Lyle Lovett and his Large Band will also include performances by Hayes Carll and Jack Ingram. The concert is part of The Woodlands’ community’s 50th anniversary celebration. • Oct. 18, 7:15 p.m. • Free (admission) • Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands • www.thewoodlands.com Grand Public Celebration The culmination of The Woodlands’ 50th anniversary activities occurs on the actual 50th anniversary of the founding of the community. Events including a wild¥ower festival and reworks show will take place at locations throughout the township. • Oct. 19, noon-9 p.m.
October
Keep Houston Free Gala Redeemed is holding a gala to help support its mission to provide restoration services through residential care to adult survivors of domestic sex tra§cking. • Oct. 11, 6 p.m. • $150 (per ticket) • 602 Venue, 602 Pruitt Road, The Woodlands • www.redeemedtx.org Halloween Pickleball Tournament The Halloween-themed pickleball tournament will feature a friendly pickleball tournament for participants ages 18 and up. • Oct. 11, 5-9 p.m. • $40 (resident), $45 (nonresident) • Falconwing Park, 5610 Rush Haven Drive, The Woodlands • www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov Pumpkin Water Patch The Woodlands Township is holding a pumpkin patch at the pool featuring a pumpkin crafting project and a trick-or-treat goodie bag. • Oct. 12, 3-5 p.m. • $25 (resident), $30 (nonresident) • Creekwood Pool, 3383 S. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands • www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov The Founder’s Cup Tennis Tournament The two-day tennis tournament is open to community members of all skill levels with teams of six players.
• Free (admission) • Various locations • www.thewoodlands.com
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Instrument Petting Zoo The Woodlands Children’s Museum is holding an event featuring a collection of musical instruments
for children to try out. • Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-noon • $9 (included in price of admission)
The Woodlands Pride Festival The sixth annual Woodlands Pride Festival will feature over 100 exhibitors, food trucks, entertainers and sponsor swag. • Oct. 12, 11 a.m.
• Free (general admission) • Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands • www.thewoodlandspride.org
• The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands • www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
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Events
Dosey Doe-The Big Barn 25911 I-45, Spring www.doseydoetickets.com • Sept. 20: Rodell Duff, 8:30 p.m. • Sept. 21: Ronstadt Revue featuring Gesenia, 8 p.m. • Sept. 27: Linda Davis, 8:30 p.m. • Sept. 29: David Cook, 7:30 p.m. • Oct. 4: The Arcadian Wild, 8:30 p.m. • Oct. 7: Houston Jazz Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. • Oct. 10: Shaylen, 8:30 p.m. • Oct. 11: Cory Morrow, 8:30 p.m. • Oct. 12: Acoustic Alchemy, 7:30 p.m. • Oct. 16: Country Music Association of Texas Awards Show, 7 p.m. Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ & Whiskey Bar 2626 Research Forest Drive, Ste. B, The Woodlands www.doseydoetickets.com • Sept. 20: Owen Temple, 8 p.m. • Sept. 21: Hayden Baker, 8 p.m. • Sept. 27: Winston Cook & Paige Lewis, 8 p.m. • Sept. 28: Stephanie Quayle, 8 p.m. • Oct. 3: Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, 8 p.m. • Oct. 10: Jessee Lee, 8 p.m. • Oct. 11: Jason Allen, 8 p.m. • Oct. 12: Jay Boy Adams, 8 p.m. • Oct. 16: Gordie Tentrees & Jaxon Haldane, 7:30 p.m.’ Hyatt Centric The Woodlands 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste.1100, The Woodlands www.hyatt.com • Oct. 4: Julianna Rankin, 8 p.m. • Oct. 5: John Ford Coley, 8 p.m.
Live music
Back Table 2301 N. Millbend Drive, The Woodlands www.backtabletx.com • Sept. 20: Kyonte Vincent, 6 p.m. • Sept. 21: Bryce Shaver, 6 p.m. • Sept. 27: Adriana Nunez, 6 p.m. • Sept. 28: Caretta Bell, 6 p.m. Cellar 24 6700 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands www.cellar-24.com • Sept. 20: Matt Cobb, 7 p.m. • Sept. 27: Austin Bradshaw, 7 p.m. • Oct. 4: Duane Dulane, 7 p.m. • Oct. 11: Scott Morrison, 7 p.m. Como Social Club 2 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands www.comosocialclub.com
• Sept. 20: Becca Ciribelli & Justin Cellum, 9 p.m. • Sept. 21: Adriana Nunez & Isaiah Rangel, 9 p.m. • Sept. 27: Amanda Funes & Colby Beserra, 9 p.m. • Sept. 28: Isaiah Rangel & Veronica Rosales, 9 p.m. Concerts in the Park Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands • Sept. 29: SheWolf, 5:30 p.m. • Oct. 6: Mike Donnell, 5 p.m. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands www.woodlandscenter.org • Sept. 21: Human Musical Group Sensations, 7:45 p.m. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov • Sept. 22: Retro Radio Band, 5:30 p.m. • Sept. 25: Hozier, 7:30 p.m. • Oct. 11: Jon Pardi, 7 p.m. • Oct. 12: Majic Under the Stars: Boyz II Men, 7 p.m.
Rodell Du is performing at Dosey Doe-The Big Barn Sept. 20.
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• Sept 20: DC The Musician, 6 p.m. • Sept 21: David Birdwell, 6 p.m. • Sept 27: Ryan Pinnick, 6 p.m. • Sept. 28: Douglas Reid, 6 p.m. • Oct 4: Tommy Peters, 6 p.m. • Oct 5: DC The Musician, 6 p.m. • Oct 11: Zack Johnson, 6 p.m. • Oct 12: Don May, 6 p.m. Market Street 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands www.shopatmarketstreet.com • Sept. 26: Fall Concert Series, 7 p.m. • Oct. 3: Fall Concert Series, 7 p.m. • Oct. 10: Fall Concert Series, 6 p.m.
www.refugeinthewoodlands.com • Sept. 20: Two Black Guys, 6 p.m. • Sept. 21: The Rustics, 6 p.m. • Sept. 27: A.J. Santana, 6 p.m. • Sept. 28: Jimmie Hunter, 6 p.m. • Oct. 4: A.J. Santana, 6 p.m. • Oct. 5: Two Black Guys, 6 p.m. • Oct. 11: Jimmie Hunter, 6 p.m. Rock the Row Hughes Landing, The Woodlands www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov • Oct. 10: Punch The Clock, 7 p.m. • Oct. 17: The Breezy Boys, 7 p.m.
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BY JESSICA SHORTEN
Following three days of budget workshops, Montgomery County commissioners approved a tax rate of $0.379 per $100 valuation in a 3-1 vote on Sept. 6, raising the county tax rate for the rst time in ve years and narrowly avoiding a voter- approval tax rate election, or VATRE. “I don’t know how else to do this,” Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said. “We’ve labored Montgomery County sees first tax rate increase in 5 years
over and over and over. I don’t know what else to do, but I am comfortable with the fact that we are taking care of the people of Montgomery County.” Precinct 3 Commissioner James Noack and Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray both opposed the tax rate increase due to concerns over the tax burden on homeowners. However, Budget Director Amanda Carter told commissioners the majority of the funding issues were for necessary upgrades to law enforcement and information technology to keep up with needs from departments across the county. “Prioritize your items that are important for you and your constituents, and then, as we calculate all those, then that will basically get you to your tax rate,” Carter said. “Don’t focus on building your budget around ... your tax rate.”
County property tax rate (per $100 valuation)
Tax rate
Voter-approval rate
$0.50 $0.40 $0.30 $0.20 $0.10 $0
$0.3875
$0.4475
$0.379
SOURCE: MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX OFFICECOMMUNITY IMPACT
The breakdown
In their words
Montgomery County Tax Assessor-Collector Tammy McRae said $23.03 million in new revenue will be generated by property tax revenue in 2025; however, Carter said the court already obligated $19 million to costs such as sta funding and equipment needs through the year. “The situation is we cannot continue doing exactly the same services at the same price,” Carter said. “You can see that in a lot of the departments’ budgets, ... there’s not a single department that got the exact budget that they requested.” Carter said the county’s Capital Improvement Plan has not been continually replenished, and that with funding new positions, only $1 million will be set aside for capital improve- ments in the next year amid over $9 million in new funding requests.
“People are hurting; their paychecks don’t go as far as they used to.” JAMES NOACK, MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRECINCT 3 COMMISSIONER
New funding needs in 2025:
3.3% cost-of-living increase: $6.18 million
11 new constable deputies: $2.28 million
Technology upgrade: $321,638
“Every time we try to push something down the road and push it o and do something else, our county keeps growing.” MARK KEOUGH, MONTGOMERY COUNTY JUDGE
SOURCE: MONTGOMERY COUNTY BUDGET OFFICE COMMUNITY IMPACT
Through the budget process, the county identied nearly $9.5 million in additional funding needs above the $457 million in the total base budget.
What’s next?
while a $500 million bond would provide a $0.02 increase on the debt service portion of the tax rate. This could provide more room for commissioners to place county infrastructure projects on a bond issue. Commissioners previously agreed in June to seek a bond election in May 2025.
issue as well as potential issue of certicates of obligation for major county roof repairs and maintenance. John Robuck, managing advisor for BOK Financial, provided an updated presentation based on the new tax rate on Aug. 15. Robuck told the court a $450 million bond would not have an eect on the tax rate if approved,
Since the FY 2024-25 tax rate is above the no-new-revenue rate of $0.3480 per $100 of valuation, a public hearing was required by Texas law to provide an opportunity for residents to comment on the increase Sept. 6. With the passage of the tax rate, multiple commissioners agreed the county will need to focus on infrastructure in a future bond
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BY JESSICA SHORTEN
Township opts to maintain tax rate
In their words
The Woodlands Township board of directors on Sept. 5 voted to maintain the tax rate at $0.1714 per $100 of home valuation to fund improvements rather than make $2.8 million in cuts to reach the no-new-revenue tax rate. The no-new-revenue tax rate for scal year 2024, which runs from January to December, was $0.1615 per $100 of valuation. Under the adopted rate and with other expected revenue increases, the township will bring in an additional $7.4 million in revenue in 2025, President and CEO Monique Sharp said. Sharp said the at tax rate will translate to an increase in property taxes for many homeowners in The Woodlands because of rising property appraisals. The FY 2025 budget also projects an increase in sales tax revenue for 2025 as well as higher revenue from mixed beverage sales tax, which the township began to collect after legislation was enacted in 2023.
“Our focus is on maintenance and things that have aged, and we have addressed that. ... It’s proactive, not reactive.”
Revenue change from FY 2024
ANN SNYDER, CHAIR, THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sales & use tax Property tax
Hotel tax Program revenues
Interest income Grants and contributions Events Mixed beverage tax Other
“The Woodlands is showing its age ... As we recruit new residents and home values and new businesses and sales tax ... we’ve got to up our game.” BRAD BAILEY, BOARD MEMBER, THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP
$7.4M in additional total revenue
SOURCE: THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIPCOMMUNITY IMPACT
The action taken
Township tax rate since 2021
$0.30
the workshop, rather than just acquiescing to maintaining the existing tax rate.” According to data from the Montgomery Central Appraisal District, the average home value within the township is $591,009, meaning the average property tax bill from the township will be $1,012.99 under the approved tax rate, a 6.13% average increase on residents' township tax bills. Sharp said if the township had adopted the no-new-revenue rate of $0.1615 per $100 of home valuation, the average homeowner’s bill would have decreased by $52.83 a year, or $4.40 a month.
Following the budget and tax rate approval on Sept. 5, residents with an increase in property value will likely see an increase on their property tax bills from the township since the township did not adopt the no-new-revenue rate. Board member Shelley Sekula-Gibbs voted against the tax rate due to concerns of ination and rising costs. “I have suggested, actually at the board workshops, and I’ll suggest again, that we reconsider tightening our belts on behalf of the residents,” Sekula-Gibbs said. “I think we should have tightened our belts a little bit more during
$0.2231
$0.20
$0.1850
$0.1714
$0.10
$0
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
SOURCE: THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP¢COMMUNITY IMPACT
Going forward
refundable deposit for homeowners to ensure all improvements were inspected and within design standards, Sharp said. The township will now charge fees for improvements. Projections show an estimated $1.02 million in additional revenue for the township in 2025. A public hearing on the tax rate took place on Sept. 5.
“We have nite resources,” Sharp said. “So we don’t have enough to fund everything we might personally want, ... so we have to look at all of these [budget initiatives].” The board agreed to change the township’s policy on covenant administration by instituting fees for homeowners to make major improvements. The township has used a
The board approved funding requests for the FY 2025 budget including: • $6.4 million for Waterway Square fountain upgrade • $850,000 for Town hall improvements • $340,000-$420,000 for Bear Branch Sports Field parking expansion
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BY ANGELA BONILLA & JESSICA SHORTEN
Board approves $1M in town hall upgrades The Woodlands Township board of direc- tors approved a number of improvements to the township’s main oce building on Aug. 23. What happened Board members approved $1.04 million for improvements to refurbish multiple rooms for Information Technology and Visit The Woodlands sta . William Pham, director of Information Technology for the township, told board members the construction will begin in late September and will be completed by January. Township President and CEO Monique Sharp also told board members future improvements for the main conference rooms and board meeting room would be proposed once the rst round of renova- tions are complete. approved tax rate means an average tax bill of $571.49, or an increase of 4.18% from the previous year, according to city documents. The FY 2023-24 tax rate was $0.1449 per $100 valuation, and the appraised taxable value in the city was $1.47 billion, while in FY 2024-25 the tax- able value in the city is $1.56 billion, Shenandoah ocials said at the meeting. “Revenues in general stayed pretty stagnant,” Finance Director Lisa Wasner said. “The only ones that we did have decrease is obviously with build- ing permits [as] we don’t have a lot of commercial development going on.”
Underground sinkhole causes $828K in damage Oak Ridge North City Council members approved a $45,242 expense Aug. 12 following Southern Montgomery County Municipal Utility District’s discovery of a sinkhole that caused damage to the main sewer line for the city in the vicinity of the wastewater treatment plant. What’s happening SMCMUD General Manager Kim Wright presented the issue during the council meeting Aug. 12; she said the sinkhole caused a need for “emergency repairs” to prevent a loss in service. Wright said the emergency repair cost around $34,000, but further damage was found which will require additional projects to prevent more emer- gency repairs, including rehabilitating 14 manhole covers and 1,700 linear feet of iron pipe. “We have some signicant deterioration in this area, and so we have dened a project for this next scal year to start addressing this area,” Wright said. New Fire Station No. 5 breaks ground on site The rebuild of Fire Station No. 5 in The Woodlands kicked o Aug. 22 following a groundbreaking ceremony. How we got here The township board of directors approved $12 million to rebuild the station in January 2023, but supply chain and weather delays pushed the start date back several times. The board approved a nal contract with Brookstone Construction on Aug. 23 with a guaranteed maximum price of $12.1 million. Fire Chief Palmer Buck said the project will take around 14 months to complete.
Sinkhole location
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What’s next? The funding approved by council will go toward a $138,920 engineering study performed on behalf of SMCMUD to determine the best course of action for repairs. Wright said she will come back before the city once a construction bid is complete to provide the city’s expenses for the reconstruction of the pipe- line. Wright said the total construction estimate is roughly $828,000. Council approved the expense and requested the additional information regarding the city’s share to be presented at a future meeting. Shenandoah sets tax rate Shenandoah City Council approved a tax rate of $0.1421 per $100 valuation at its Aug. 28 meeting for the scal year 2024-25 budget. The tax rate will remain below the level at which the city would need to seek voter approval. What to know The FY 2023-24 average taxable homestead value in the city was $378,595, meaning an average city tax bill of $548.58, according to information from the city. The FY 2024-25 average taxable homestead value is $402,176, which under the
Lower tax rate
Tax rate per $100 valuation
Tax base (in billions)
Fiscal year 2023-24 Tax rate: $0.1449 per $100 valuation Taxable value: $1.47B Fiscal year 2024-25 Tax rate: $0.1421 per $100 valuation Taxable value: $1.56B
-1.93%
+6.12%
$2B
$0.15
0 $0.5B $1B $1.5B
$0.1
$0.05
0
2023-24
2023-24 2024-25
2024-25
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SOURCE: CITY OF SHENANDOAHCOMMUNITY IMPACT
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BY JOANNE BACH, ANGELA BONILLA & TRAVIS DUONG
Greater Houston-area school districts see surge in banned books since 2021
A closer look
Out of the total 267 books banned over the past two school years, several books have been banned across multiple school districts.
School districts across Texas—including in the Greater Houston area—have experienced a rise in book bans and challenges since 2021. Free speech organization PEN America has tracked over 1,500 book bans in the state from July 2021 to December 2023, according to the organization’s report “Banned in the USA: Narrating the Crisis.” State legislation has been increasing its pressure on school libraries, said Shirley Robinson, executive director of the Texas Library Association, which comprises more than 6,000 libraries. House Bill 900, passed by the state Legislature in 2023, prohibits schools from purchasing or displaying “sexually explicit material,” including books, per the bill text. In January, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked a portion of the bill requiring library vendors to rate materials, but upheld the Texas State Board of Education’s role in creating new library standards. “Librarians and district sta are spending inordinate amounts of time and money answering [Freedom of Information Act] requests and responding to many requests for reconsideration, instead of working with teachers and students,” Robinson said. Supporters of book removals—such as Moms for Liberty, a parent-empowerment organization with chapters in Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris and Montgomery counties—have said they believe the new requirements protect students from inappropriate material. “There are numerous titles that have been found on school shelves in Harris County that are
Greater Houston-area school district book bans, 202224
Most frequently banned books
Banned in four districts
Conroe ISD
160
“What Girls Are Made Of” by Elana K. Arnold
Cy-Fair ISD 2
Banned in three districts
Banned in two districts
Humble ISD 2 Fort Bend ISD 10
“A Court of Silver Flames” by Sarah J. Maas “Gender Queer: A Memoir” by Maia Kobabe
“This Book is Gay” by Juno Dawson “The Perks of Being a Wallower” by Stephen Chbosky “Milk and Honey” by Rupi Kaur “A Court of Mist and Fury” by Sarah J. Maas
Katy ISD
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SOURCES: LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSCOMMUNITY IMPACT
Lamar CISD
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Spring ISD 3
What they’re saying
Alvin, Clear Creek, Friendswood, Houston, Klein, Montgomery and Pearland ISDs reported no books banned in their districts from 2022-24.
“Important voices and viewpoints are being silenced, and student learning is negatively impacted.” SHIRLEY ROBINSON, TEXAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
NOTE: TOMBALL ISD DID NOT RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR DATA. SOURCES: LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSCOMMUNITY IMPACT
inappropriate for minors due to sexually explicit content,” said Denise Bell, chapter chair of Moms for Liberty Harris County. Out of 15 school districts Community Impact covers across the Greater Houston area, seven have recorded book removals over the past two school years.
“Schools should focus on providing quality, age-appropriate literature and increasing literacy rates.” DENISE BELL, MOMS FOR LIBERTY HARRIS COUNTY CHAPTER CHAIR
Zooming in
reconsideration process and removed. At an Aug. 20 meeting, trustees discussed the need for future action because several books removed from shelves were needed for AP courses, but no action was taken. “When it came to looking at our current policy, we saw that our AP and college board courses ... we are limited our students’ access to some of those books [required for the courses],” trustee Theresa Wagaman said.
specialist then appoints a review committee made up of at least one librarian and at least one teacher who is familiar with the material’s content. When a decision is made, the book with either return to the library shelves or be removed, according to the district. As of Sept. 10, the district listed 18 books as having received formal reconsideration requests, while about 120 were listed as having been part of an informal
The Conroe ISD board of trustees adopted its current policies for instructional materials and library books in August 2022, establishing a system for formal review of library materials. The policy, which has been discussed at board meetings over the last two years amid numerous book challenges, allows parents to challenge books for reconsideration. The formal review of library materials begins with a written request. The district library
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BY ANGELA BONILLA & VANESSA HOLT
Legislators, private schools look to school choice in 2025
Proposals to create education savings accounts for students to attend private schools failed to pass the Texas Legislature in 2023, but legislators said the topic will return in the 2025 session. “Several key proposals didn’t pass last session, and I am already working on new legislation for the 2025 session,” Sen. Brandon Creighton, RConroe, said in an email. He said in 2025 he would again advance his Texas Parental Bill of Rights and Texas Teacher Bill of Rights, which include provisions for education savings accounts. Previous proposals outlined approaches for Texas families—up to 60,000 stu- dents, in one version of the bill—to receive funding for tuition at accredited private schools. Conroe ISD ocials have been critical of the proposals, with CISD Superintendent Curtis Null noting that a proposal to provide $8,000 per private school student was more than the $6,160 allotment per public school student.
The context Julie Ambler, head of school at The Woodlands Christian Academy, said she sees support for the proposals from private schools. “As private schools, we very much believe that parents are the primary educators of their chil- dren, and they should have a choice of where they send them,” Ambler said. “For the vast majority of kids, that’s the local public schools because they have the most programs and amenities, but not for every child and not for every family.” What’s next A pair of bills Creighton led in 2023, Senate bills 1 and 2, aimed to provide $500 million for private school vouchers and $5.2 billion for public school funding and teacher raises. House Rep. Steve Toth, RThe Woodlands, said he believes the issues will be revisited in 2025. However, CISD ocials said at a July 16 budget
"As private schools, we very much believe that parents are the primary educators of their children, and they should have a choice of where they send them." JULIE AMBLER, HEAD OF SCHOOL, THE WOODLANDS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
meeting legislative action is also needed to pro- vide funding for public schools above the current allotment. At the Aug. 20 CISD board meeting, trustee Stacey Chase suggested including opposition to school vouchers among legislative priorities for the board to consider for 2025, but the board did not vote on a nal list at the meeting.
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