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THE WOODLANDS EDITION
VOLUME 11, ISSUE 9 MAY 11 JUNE 14, 2022
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R etail ins and outs With closings resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurant sta ng challenges and attrition due to expired leases, Market Street plans a slate of new openings this year.
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Replacing Cinemark (closed 2021): new entertainment venue (opening in 2022) Replacing Berryhill (closed 2020): Bosscat Kitchen (opening in 2022) Replacing Ann Taylor & Michael Kors (closed 2022): Gucci (opening October) SOURCE: TRADEMARK PROPERTIES COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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Market Street navigates retail challengeswith newo erings
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While the center’s management com- pany, Trademark Properties, said it fre- quently changes tenants to maintain a spectrumof o erings, some of the more prominent spaces have changed hands during the pandemic. Among the newest announcements of tenants for the complex are a new entertainment site—which will replace
the Cinemark movie theater that closed Dec. 31—and Bosscat Kitchen, which will replace the Berryhill Baja Grill that closed in 2020. In addition, new retail- ers planned for the fall include Gucci and Nike. “Tenants that weren’t thriving before pandemic, … it was the last straw, and of
In a retail landscape riddled with turnover and sta ng problems since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, Market Street o cials have announced new openings for vacancies that have occurred in the past two years, includ- ing a new entertainment venue, retail- ers and high-end restaurants.
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Shenandoahwill use federal funds to extend utilities toward Tamina
Detailing the extension The Tamina Road project will be funded by American Rescue Plan Act funds and includes water and sewer lines.
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Water and sewer services will be extended down Tamina Road in Shenandoah’s extraterritorial jurisdiction in 2023 with city o cials saying this could be the start of expanding services into the neighboring Tamina community, one of the oldest in Montgomery County. The $713,700 project, which will extend an existing water line 1,700 feet and extend an existing sewer line 1,200 feet CONTINUED ON 40
1,700 feet Water extension east to Union Paci c Railroad 1,200 feet Sewer extension east to Easley Road
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5 The to-go daiquiri business Polar Paradise held a grand opening at the beginning of May following a soft opening earlier this year, according to owner Derrik Raymer. Polar Paradise serves over 30 daiquiri avors as well as jello shots and nonalcoholic slushies. The FM 1488 location is Polar Paradise’s rst. Polar Paradise’s street address is 4130 FM 1488, Magnolia. 936-266-0586. www.facebook.com/polarparadisetx 6 My Forest Village Preschool opened April 22 at 32623 FM 2978, Magnolia, co-owner Laura Carreras said. The preschool is for ages 3-5 and promotes personal learning. It o ers a hands-on curriculum and teaches children English and Spanish through interacting with real objects and situations. 346-646-3626. www.myforestvillagepreschool.com 7 Field of Vision opened April 28 at 26119 I-45, The Woodlands, to o er in- surance services for seniors and self-em- ployed individuals, including options for retirement and Medicare insurance, life insurance, supplemental insurance poli- cies and asset allocation options o ering proprietary products for retirement. FOV Insurance Brokers has a portfo- lio of over 50 carriers. 281-389-8110. www. eldofvisionllc.com 8 Clouthier Law , a Texas criminal and civil appeals law rm, moved into a 3,218-square-foot o ce at 9950 Woodloch Forest Tower this spring, according to The How- ard Hughes Corp. 832-849-5410. www.clouthierlaw.com 9 Banorte Securities Internation- al Ltd. , an investment management and brokerage service company,
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NOWOPEN 1 Robert Graham opened in Market Street in mid-April at 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 1150, The Woodlands. The luxury clothing retailer sells items for men and women, includ- ing designer clothing. 281-747-8620. www.robertgraham.us 2 Southern comfort restaurant State Fare Kitchen & Bar opened April 18
at its location in The Woodlands at 1900 Hughes Landing Blvd., Ste. 200. The restaurant serves Southern cui- sine for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch as well as frozen cocktails and mocktails. This is the third location for the restaurant. 281-825-5368. www.statefaretx.com 3 Don Tomate Meat Market opened its second location April 2 at 24026 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 150, Tomball.
A bakery and taqueria are located on-site, while the store sells fresh produce, cuts of meat and specialty items from Mexico and Central Amer- ica, such as candy. 281-205-1304. www.dontomatemeatmarket.com 4 Credit union TDECU opened its newest location at 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 1500, The Woodlands, on April 22, o ering nancial services, loans, retirement planning and other products. 800-839-1154. www.tdecu.org
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leased 3,170 square feet of o ce space at 9950 Woodloch Forest Tow- er, The Woodlands, and moved in in the spring, according to The How- ard Hughes Corp. 713-980-4600. www.banortesecurities.com 10 Tailwater Innovation Partners LLC , a full-service energy transition and engineering solutions provider, leased 2,525 square feet to establish a new o ce at 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Woodlands, according to The Howard Hughes Corp. The business opened in its new o ce in the spring. 214-269-1183. www.tailwatercapital.com COMING SOON 11 A groundbreaking was held for Kirby Ice House at 1700 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, on April 29, and the business is anticipated to open in the fall, according to a news release. The new bar will feature the longest bar in Texas at 141 feet, according to the release. Kirby Ice House will include over 10,000 square feet of indoor bar space and over 18,000 square feet of backyard space with room for outdoor games, food trucks and events when it opens. www.howardhughes.com 12 Morrison Plumbing Services plans to open at 10800 Gosling Road, Spring, on or around May 16, according to owner Joe Morrison. It is a full-service plumb- ing company for both residential and commercial customers. 346-803-3444. www.morrisonservice.com 13 SI Group Inc. , a technology company working with performance additives, process solutions, active pharmaceutical
ingredients and chemical intermediates, leased 15,018 square feet of o ce space in Two Hughes Landing, The Woodlands. The move-in date is in the fall, according to building owner The Howard Hughes Corp. 518-347-4200. https://siigroup.com 14 Houston-based Bosscat Kitchen will open a location at Market Street in The Woodlands, Bosscat owner John Reed announced. Market Street management said the restaurant is slated to open in November. Bosscat will be located where Berryhill Baja Grill was formerly located at 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, before it closed in 2020. The location on Westheimer Road in Houston o ers American comfort food, a seasonal menu, weekend brunch, an extensive whiskey collection and drink menu as well as a happy hour, according to the restaurant website. 281-501-1187. www.bosscatkitchen-houston.com RELOCATIONS 15 Accron , a U.S.-based chemical marketing organization with an emphasis in products serving the oil and gas, fuel oils, blendstocks, compounding, paint and coatings, water treatment and mining industries, leased 2,542 square feet at 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Wood- lands, according to The Howard Hughes Corp. The company is moving from Magnolia to The Woodlands in the fall. 936-321-9700.www.accron-chemical.com 16 University Title Co. , a full-service title and real estate settlement provider, leased 4,781 square feet of o ce space at 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Wood- lands, according to The Howard Hughes Corp. The business is relocating from
The fried oyster salad is one of the items on the menu at Goode Co. Fish Camp.
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FEATURED IMPACT NOWOPEN Houston-based Goode Company Restaurants opened its new concept Goode Co. Fish Camp on May 3. The restaurant features items such as fresh Gulf oysters, boudin, fried oyster salad, Christmas Bay gumbo, po’boys, a hot chicken sandwich, wood-grilled Fish Camp steak and other specialities, according to the release. The restaurant also features desserts, including pecan pie and chocolate cream pie, as well as a bar with beer, cocktails and various signature drinks. The restaurant Spring in the late spring. 832-234-2210. www.utitle.com EXPANSIONS 17 Texas Autism Academy , which opened in 2017 in The Woodlands, announced it will open a second location at 32605 Tamina Road, Magnolia, in August. The school is a collaboration between TAA and The Grove ABA, which provides applied behavior analysis for individuals with autism and other con- ditions. The new school will be a pre-K program with an option for half-day ABA services through The Grove. The part-time program is ability-based with a focus on elements such as reading, math
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and social-emotional skills, according to the school. The new location will also o er a program for ages 12-16. 281-771-5348. www.thegroveaba.com, www.texasautismacademy.org ANNIVERSARIES 18 Tutoring business Woodlands Test Prep celebrated 10 years in business at 2001 Timberloch Place, Ste. 500, The Woodlands, on Feb. 10. The business has three locations in The Woodlands, Houston and Austin. The business o ers one-on-one test prep for the SAT, the ACT and the PSAT; small-group classes; and academic tutoring. 713-205-1807. www.woodlandstestprep.com
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NOWOPEN 1 A new Floor & Decor store
DISCOVERY CREEK BLVD. 27630 I-45 N., Conroe, to late spring or early summer, according to the company. The locally owned cinnamon bun chain features a variety of rolls, such as the cookie monster, caramel apple pie and a camp re s’mores. Cinnaholic allows cus- tomers to build their own rolls with over 15 di erent frostings and 25 toppings. According to Cinnaholic o cials, all prod- ucts are vegan. www.cinnaholic.com EXPANSIONS 5 All Nations Community School , a private international school in The Woodlands area, will expand its grade o erings to ninth and 10th grades starting this fall as well as opening its Drone Education Program, according to a news release. The school, located at 27420 Robinson Road, Oak Ridge North, will serve grades pre-K through 10 in the next school year. The school plans to continue expanding in the future through 12th grade, according to the news release. Class sizes are limited, according to the school. 832-510-8311. www.allnationscs.org
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99 TOLL 26906 I-45 N., Oak Ridge North, opened May 5, according to the company. The building, located on the corner of Lane Lane and I-45, is about 80,000 square feet in size, according to the company. Floor & Decor sells a variety of ooring materials and ooring installation tools along with backsplashes, sinks, vani- ties, shower systems and countertops. Floor & Decor has locations throughout the U.S. and nine in the Houston area. 281-893-3035. www. ooranddecor.com 2 The Woodlands Car Wash opened in March at 25602 I-45 N., Spring. The car wash features various detailing packages from car washing to auto detailing. 281-651-4080 3 Victory Road RV Repair opened April 4 at 10965 Hwy. 242, Ste. B, Conroe. The RV repair shop specializes in RV repairs and roof coverage. 936-266-0213 COMING SOON 4 Cinnaholic in Oak Ridge North updated its projected opening date at
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Refreshments and information about bike commuting will be provided, and veteran bike commuters will be in attendance to answer questions about required gear, and weather and tra c concerns. 6:30-9 a.m. Free. Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov (Courtesy The Woodlands Township)
Crazy About Critters participants can get hands-on experience during an educational animal encounter with The Learning Zoo. 11 a.m. $7.50. The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, TheWoodlands. 281-465-0955.www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org (Courtesy The Woodlands Children’s Museum)
The annual Memorial Day celebration features live music, children’s activities, strolling entertainment and a reworks display at Town Green Park. 5-9 p.m. Free. Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov (Courtesy The Woodlands Township)
MAY 14 LEARN SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES Participants can join local experts to explore the state of The Woodlands’ local environment and potential threats as well as opportunities to help keep those threats at bay. Registration is required to attend. 9 a.m. Free. Online.
The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands. 281-465-0955. www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org 20 TAKE PART INANIGHT CLIMB Texas TreeVentures is hosting an evening climb with a Glow in the Park event. Lights will illuminate the climbing venue from below to o er a new perspective. 8-10 p.m. $60. Texas
TreeVentures, 6464 Creekside Park Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-2048. www.texastreeventures.com 24 THROUGH 26 KICKOFF SUMMER BREAK Area school districts will release students for the summer break, with Magnolia ISD holding its last day of school May 24 and Conroe ISD and Tomball ISD ending the school year
281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 14 SEE A CURIOUS GEORGE EXHIBIT BEFORE IT ENDS The Woodlands Children’s Museum’s Curious George exhibit is open for visitors to explore and take photos through May 14. Guests are able to take pictures at the exhibit for the regular cost of admission. 10 a.m. $7.50.
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Rosé Way, a Sweet Soiree, is a new event planned as part of Wine and Food Week to be held at The Peach Orchard Venue. A variety of rose, sparking and sweet wines as well as fashion, hair stylists, makeup, music and door prizes are available for guests participating in the evening event. Wine and Food Week consists of events throughout the week in various locations in The Woodlands. 6-9 p.m. $65. The Peach Orchard Venue, 1737 Sawdust Road, Spring. www.wineandfoodweek.com (Courtesy Wine and Food Week)
The annual Wine and Food Week event brings activities to The Woodlands area including tastings, discussions and entertainment events. (Courtesy Wine and Food Week)
27 KICKOFF POOL SEASON IN THEWOODLANDS The regular pool season at all pools in The Woodlands begins May 27 and it will run through Aug. 9. Pool hours will vary by location, and shortened hours will be in e ect for Memorial Day and July 4. Season passes are available for purchase. Hours vary. $7-$150. Various locations. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 27 ATTENDA FREEMOVIE NIGHT Free family movie nights are held at Northshore Park for the township’s Sunset Cinema events. Each event will feature an animated classic with an earth-friendly theme for all ages to enjoy. Guests are welcome to bring blankets, chairs and coolers, but glass is prohibited in the park. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 30 CELEBRATEMEMORIAL DAY ATMARKET STREET Visitors can gather at Market Street’s park for a Memorial Day celebration for area families. The party will include music, dancing and soap bubble demonstrations
May 26. Sta will be in school for one additional day before their break begins. www.conroeisd.net,www.magnoliaisd.org, www.tomballisd.net 26 LEARNABOUT LOCAL WATER ISSUES The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. is sponsoring a Going Green lecture on the San Jacinto Regional Planning Group to be held via Zoom. A link will be available on the group’s website. Neil Gaynor, voting member of the San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning group will be the guest speaker. 7 p.m. Free. Virtual. www.thewoodlandsgreen.org 26 A FUNDRAISER FOR THE JOURNEY SCHOOL A fundraiser for the Journey School will allow participants to use a vehicle of their choice on the ride-a-thon track. Funds are raised through food purchases. Food trucks and a bounce house will be at the event. The Journey School serves students with di ering abilities. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free (food purchases). Sojourn Baptist Church, 27420 Robinson Road, Oak Ridge North. 832-559-2309. www.journeyschooltx.org
FEATURED EVENT JUNE 6 The annual Wine and Food Week will be returning to The Woodlands, and the event will be celebrating 18 years of food and wine. Along with tastings with the Texas Bubblers. 3-6 p.m. Free. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. 281-419-4774. www.shopatmarketstreet.com JUNE 04 ATTENDA CLEANUP EVENT The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. holds its quarterly cleanup event at an area park. Volunteers are welcome to meet at the parking lot near the pool and playground. 9 a.m. Free. Shadowbend Park, 4995 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. www.thewoodlandsgreen.org 10 ATTENDA PANEL AND LUNCHEON As part of Wine and Food Week,
and panels, Wine and Food Week will honor the memory of Cleverley Stone, who founded Houston Restaurant Weeks in 2003. Various times. $5-$175. Various locations. www.wineandfoodweek.com guests can attend the Ladies of the Vine Tasting, Panel and Luncheon at The Club at Carlton Woods. The event includes a multicourse luncheon paired with panelist’s selections. 11:30 a.m. $115. The Club at CarltonWoods, 1 Carlton Woods Drive, The Woodlands. www.wineandfoodweek.com 11 ATTENDWINE AND FOOD WEEK’S GRAND TASTING The Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting and Chef Showcase presents guests with the opportunity to be in the company of wine enthusiasts and culinary talent with culinary o erings from 35 restaurants and hundreds of wines. 7 p.m. $125. The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. www.wineandfoodweek.com
Find more or submit The Woodlands-area events at communityimpact.com/communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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LIVEMUSIC CALENDAR
Live music in and around The Woodlands
BAKER STREET PUB 25 Waterway Ave., Ste. 100, The Woodlands 281-362-7431 www.bakerstreetpub.com MAY 20 Bad Boyfriend, 9:45 p.m. CELLAR 24 6700 Woodlands Parkway, 27 Julianna Reel, 7 p.m. 20 Duane Dulane, 7 p.m. CYNTHIAWOODS MITCHELL PAVILION 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands 281-364-3010 www.woodlandscenter.org MAY 13 Dave Matthews Band, 7:30 p.m. 28 Buzzfest 2022, 2:30 p.m. JUNE 03 Steely Dan, 8 p.m. 04 Jimmy Bu ett, 8 p.m. 11 Koe Wetzel, 7:30 p.m. 14 Backstreet Boys, 7:30 p.m. The Woodlands 281-419-9966 www.cellar-24.com MAY
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BAD BOYFRIEND BAKER STREET PUB
The Houston-based band plays cover versions of songs from the 1970s through the 2000s. (Courtesy Bad Boyfriend)
DOSEY DOE BIG BARN 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands 281-367-3774 www.doseydoetickets.com MAY 11 Travis Tritt, 8 p.m. 12 Sawyer Fredricks, 8:30 p.m. 13 Jason Boland & The Stragglers, 8:30 p.m. 14 Seth James Band, 8:30 p.m. 18 Steven Cade and Kyle Hutton, 8 p.m. 19 Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh and Melissa Carper, 8:30 p.m. 20 Nick Shoulders, 8:30 p.m.
CREEKSIDE PARK UNPLUGGED Live concerts are planned in Creekside Park. (Courtesy The Howard Hughes Corp.)
CREEKSIDE PARK UNPLUGGED 26400 Kuykendahl Road, The Woodlands 281-719-6100 www.facebook.com/ creeksideparkvillagegreen The free concert series Creekside Park Unplugged hosted by The Howard
Hughes Corp. returns on Wednesday nights from 6-8 p.m. at Creekside Park Village Green in The Woodlands. MAY 11 JP Kendrick Trio with Philip Smith and James Wilhite, 6 p.m. 18 Pete Sca di and Heath Behmer, 6 p.m.
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BACKSTREET BOYS CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION
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WYNONNA DOSEY DOE BIG BARN
Award-winning country singer Wynonna Judd is set to perform her songs at the Dosey Doe Big Barn. (Courtesy Wynonna) 21 Je Co ey & Keith Howland, 8 p.m. 22 Caroline Spence, 7:30 p.m. 25 Blood Brothers Tour, 8 p.m. 26 Clay Hollis & Cody Wayne, 8 p.m. 27 28 William Clark Green, 8:30 p.m. 29 Darrell Scott, 7:30 p.m. JUNE 01 Wynonna Judd & Cactus with Kyle Hutton, 8 p.m. 02 Wynonna Judd, 8:30 p.m. 03 Mercury Houston, 8:30 p.m. 04 Shay Domann, 8:30 p.m. 05 Maggie Rose, 7:30 p.m. 08 Shaun Cassidy, 8 p.m. 09 Lisa Morales, 8:30 p.m. 10 The Arcadian Wild, 8:30 p.m. 11 Josh Grider, 8:30 p.m. 12 14 Sarah Kelly Music School, 5:30 p.m. DOSEY DOE BREAKFAST, BBQ&WHISKEY BAR 2626 Research Forest Drive, Ste. B,
The pop vocal quintet that began playing and performing in the 1990s on tour. (Courtesy Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion) 18 Lance Woolie, 7:30 p.m. 19 Noel McKay & James Steinle, 8 p.m. 20 The Broken Spokes, 8 p.m. 21 Hayden Baker, 8 p.m. 25 James Armitage, 7:30 p.m. 26 Landon Heights, 8 p.m. 27 Teague Brothers, 8 p.m. 28 Ben Danaher, 8 p.m. 31 Rose Betts & Rocko Wheeler, 7:30 p.m. JUNE 01 Jeremy Parsons, 7:30 p.m. 02 Houston Bernard, 8 p.m. 03 Kelly McGuire, 8 p.m. 04 Dave Becker, 8 p.m. 08 Alex Coba, 7:30 p.m. 09 TimLightYear, 8 p.m. 10 Winston Cook, 8 p.m. 11 South Texas Tweek, 8 p.m. FIELDING’S LOCAL KITCHEN + BAR 26400 Kuykendahl Road, The Woodlands 281-623-1712 www. eldingslocal.com SUNDAYS Justin LeBlanc, 11 a.m. WEDNESDAYS Anthony Pitt and Justin Peña, 6 p.m.
SCOOTER BROWN BAND The ensemble will perform at Sawyer Park Icehouse. (Courtesy Scooter Brown Band)
FEATUREDARTIST Houston-based Scooter Brown Band supports veteran groups with two members of the band previously serving in the U.S. military. The group de nes themselves as modern Southern rock, debuting in 2019. Scooter Brown Band will perform at Sawyer Park Icehouse on June 3 at 8:30 p.m. $18. THURSDAYS Pete Sca di, 6 p.m. FRIDAYS Roger Tienken, 6 p.m. MARKET STREET 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands 281-419-4774 www.shopatmarketstreet.com MAY 12 Mango Punch, 6 p.m. 19 Fab 5, 6 p.m.
SAWYER PARK ICEHOUSE 314 Pruitt Road, Spring 281-362-5907 www.sawyerpark.com May 21 Derek Spence, 8:30 p.m. June 03 Scooter Brown Band, 8:30 p.m. REFUGE BAR AND GRILL 24 Waterway Ave., Ste. 110, The Woodlands 713-389-5674 www.refugeinthewoodlands.com MAY 14 Unique Soul Band, 8 p.m. 20 Yelba, 8 p.m. JUNE 03 Jimmie Hunter, 8 p.m. 10 Yelba, 8 p.m. 11 Unique Soul Band, 8 p.m.
The Woodlands 832-823-4414 www.doseydoetickets.com MAY 11 Dustin Herring, 7:30 p.m. 12 Colby Keeling, 8 p.m. 13 Austin Gilliam, 8 p.m. 14 Johnny Falsta , 8 p.m.
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Funding source: Montgomery County Precinct 3 3 Hwy. 242 overpass The project will construct a grade sepa- ration along Hwy. 242 from west to east of FM 1314. This is one of four projects to construct an overpass at Hwy. 242 and FM 1314. The project was 87% complete as of Texas Department of Transporta- tion’s April report. Timeline: July 2018-second quarter 2022 Cost: $24.35 million Funding sources: federal funds, TxDOT COMPLETED PROJECTS 4 Rayford Road traffic signal installation Construction on four new traffic signals and the installation of pedestrian signal poles and crosswalks was completed as of late March following a road widening project at the Rayford Road intersections with Birnham Woods Drive, Harmony Woods/Allegro Bend Boulevard, Harmony Creek/Harmony Forest Boulevard and Spring Trails Park. The signals replace four all-way stops. The road widening project also includes a new bridge for eastbound Rayford traffic east of Spring Trails Park
additional lanes for a 1,817-foot bridge over Spring Creek. Northbound Gosling Road will be restriped at the intersection with Creekside Forest for two lanes and a left-turn lane. Additional detention for stormwater will be constructed on the north side of the project, and it will drain into Spring Creek, according to Montgom- ery County officials. Timeline: December 2021-early 2023 Cost: $8.2 million (Montgomery County Precinct 3 contributing $4 million) Funding sources: Montgomery County Precinct 3, Harris County Precinct 4 2 BirnhamWoods Drive widening A project to widen Birnham Woods Drive from two to four lanes from Waterbend Cove to Rayford Road began work in March with a 420-day contract, according to Montgomery County Precinct 3. The completed project will result in two lanes in each direction in addition to a left-turn lane at Birnham Woods and Waterbend and at Birnham Woods and Lexington Boulevard. As of April 19, an underground storm sewer was being installed between Lexington and Waterbend. Timeline: March 2022-mid-2023 Cost: $2.99 million
ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF APRIL 19. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT WDLNEWS@COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM. and hydroseeding was complete as of April 19 on a completed project to widen Kuykendahl Road from two to four lanes between Lake Woodlands Drive and Bay Branch Drive, according to Montgomery County Precinct 3. The project to expand the 1.5-mile road section from two to four lanes was completed in January, and the additional ditch grading and seeding was performed in April. Timeline: January 2021-January 2022 Cost: $3.57 million Funding source: Montgomery County Precinct 3 Drive as well as widening Birnham Woods 600 feet north and south of the intersec- tion with Rayford. Timeline: October 2020-March 2022 Cost: $2.88 million (widening project) Funding source: Montgomery County Precinct 3 5 Kuykendahl Road widening Additional work to complete ditch grading
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1 Gosling Road widening Work on a new bridge is underway over Spring Creek as part of a 14-15-month project to widen Gosling Road to four lanes between Creekside Forest Drive and Gatewood Reserve Lane. The project began as a joint effort between Mont- gomery County Precinct 3 and Harris County Precinct 4 because it includes areas within both counties. Due to Harris County boundary shifts, Gosling Road is now in Precinct 3, which will complete the project. According to Montgomery County Precinct 3, as of April 19, beams had been placed for the bridge, and additional beam placement was scheduled for early May. The project will create two 12-foot lanes in each direction as well as the two
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CATHEDRAL LAKES Work continues on the current phase of Cathedral Lakes, a 150-acre mixed-use development near I-45 and Spring Creek. The development has completed multifamily residences, medical resorts and a Lexus dealership. Leasing agent Scott Covington said more retail and o ce spaces are anticipated in the future. Space: 150 acres (26-27 acres remaining) Timeline: TBD
VISION PARK BOULEVARD Construction on a medical center on Vision Park Boulevard in Shenandoah is underway. Work on the shell for the building began in January 2021. According to the leasing agent, tenant space within the three-story center will begin following the shell completion. Space: 3 acres Timeline: January 2021-TBD
UPTOWN SALONS CREEKSIDE Construction on the shell for Uptown Salons Creekside, 26820 Kuykendahl Road, Tomball, will be complete by early July, according to owner John Boretski. Uptown Salons will o er private suites for beauty professionals. Space: 2 acres Timeline: March 2021-late summer 2022
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SPRING CREEK SOLUTIONS A flood prevention option being considered for the 284-square-mile Spring Creek watershed—an area where water drains to the same location—includes dams to reduce the flow of water downstream.
Two locations in the Spring Creek watershed on Birch and Walnut creeks are being considered for dams. A funding source and timeline have not been established. PROPOSED SPRING CREEK DAM SITES
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Birch Creek proposed dam location Spring Creek watershed SOURCES: HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY, SPRING CREEK STUDY/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER Walnut Creek proposed dam location N Creeks
OneWater Task Force dissolved; Spring Creek damstudy proceeds
ENGAGEMENT PLANS The Spring Creek study will gather feedback through 2023 for its dam locations plan.
BY VANESSA HOLT & JISHNU NAIR
On April 7, the San Jacinto River Authority held its first public input meeting for a feasibility study regarding two potential dams on Birch and Walnut creeks. According to the SJRA’s website, dams on the two rivers would ini- tially cost $80 million-$132 million each at current rates. In another 20 years, costs will escalate to up to $200 million for each dam. A funding source and timeline have not been established. The creek dams would use pipes and a spillway to handle water, and the reservoirs would be dry bot- tom—meaning when rain does not fall, the area will be dried out, SJRA Division Manager Matt Barrett said. “The benefit [of this model] is that there’s less water coming down- stream,” Barrett said. Rieser said he believes the dams are the most likely of the plans proposed to be feasible.
Bruce Rieser, vice chair of the township board and former chair of the One Water Task Force, said the township’s municipal utility districts are more appropriate entities to facilitate those discussions as they have provided funding for studies related to drainage in the Spring Creek watershed. “I don’t think we should be spend- ing time or township resources to do it; it really is not our responsibility,” he said. Detention study continues In addition to prompting the formation of the task force, regional flooding in 2016-17 also contributed to the development of the San Jacinto Regional Watershed Master Drainage Plan, which was completed in 2020 and identified 16 potential flood control projects. The ongoing Spring Creek Flood Control Dams Feasibility Study is one of those efforts.
While The Woodlands Township board of directors on April 21 decided not to renew its One Water Task Force, which focused on drainage, flooding, subsidence and other issues related to water in the region, efforts continue this year among agencies looking to find solutions to improve regional drainage. The Woodlands’ task force was originally formed to discuss drainage issues following high-water events in 2015 and 2016, and it expanded its scope over five years to include topics such as subsidence, which is the gradual sinking of land due to excessive groundwater withdrawal. At the April 21 board of directors meeting, Director Ann Snyder made a motion to continue the task force in 2022, stating she felt it was an important role for the township to serve even though it does not have jurisdiction over water matters.
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April 7: The first public engagement meeting is held in Waller. Summer: A second public engagement meeting will be held.
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February: A draft report will be formulated for the Spring Creek study.
“This is the only one that shows any promise,” Rieser said. “If you take a significant portion of the water out between Kuykend- ahl [Road] and I-45, it benefits everyone downstream.” Early 2023: A third public engagement meeting will be held. SOURCE: SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY/ COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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