The Woodlands | January 2023

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THE WOODLANDS EDITION

VOLUME 12, ISSUE 5  JAN. 20FEB. 17, 2023

ANNUAL COMMUNITY GUIDE 2023

ANNUAL COMMUNITY GUIDE 2023

ATTRACTING INDUSTRIES Since 2018, more California businesses have moved to Texas than any other state.

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SINCE 2020:

Ocials and investors with Cellipont Bioservices take part in a Nov. 16 groundbreaking at the facility on Lakeside Boulevard it will build on for its headquarters. (Courtesy Cellipont Bioservices)

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Life sciences companies lead wave of relocations to The Woodlands in 2023

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downsized their presence or withdrawn from the area, and health care employment has grown along facility expansion, according to The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership. Area economic experts said these and factors such as a business-friendly climate broadened the region’s appeal for many out-of-state companies, particularly those in the life sciences sector. CONTINUED ON 30

As 2023 begins, The Woodlands area is riding a wave of announcements from companies moving to or expand- ing their presence to the area, including several from California, following a trend experts said is just getting started in Texas and the Greater Houston area. Since 2019, The Woodlands has seen shifts among employment sectors as energy-related companies have

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District gathers bond committee to plan for expected growth

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2023 PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE

In the next 10 years, demographics rm Population and Survey Analysts projects Conroe ISD could reach an enrollment of nearly 100,000 students.

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In 10 years, Conroe ISD may see upward of 100,000 students enrolled in its schools, according to a 2022 demographic study pre- sented to the district in December. To accommodate the projected growth, the district is forming a

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FROM NICOLE: The new year is upon us, and our Annual Community Guide is here to help readers navigate the major topics we expect to be covering in 2023, including Conroe ISD’s plans to form a bond committee for a possible November referendum. In addition to our front-page stories on the topics of development and education, the guide provides a noncomprehensive listing of new business and dining locations in The Woodlands area that opened in 2022 or will open in the coming year. Find a new favorite you may have missed, or plan for the new openings coming in the months ahead. Nicole Preston, GENERAL MANAGER

FROM VANESSA: With the pandemic receding from the spotlight as we enter 2023, business as usual in The Woodlands area means a dierent mix of business sectors taking root here. Our front-page story looks at some of the new corporate headquarters coming to The Woodlands as well as industries that are seeing an uptick in interest here. We talked to local experts and outside companies to learn what is inuencing these trends and how they will aect the local economic climate. Vanessa Holt, SENIOR EDITOR

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Businesses that have recently opened or are coming soon, relocating or expanding

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Bricks specializes in fully customizable and premade pizza and pastas as well as desserts and salads. Urban Bricks is open on the second oor in the food court at 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Wood- lands. 281-363-3363. www.urbanbrickskitchen.com 5 Levi’s opened a store in late November at The Woodlands Mall at 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Ste. 1040, The Woodlands. The clothing store oers jeans, denim and other clothing for men, women and children. 936-444-4311. www.levis.com 6 EvrDrive opened a store Dec. 24 at The Woodlands Mall at 1201 Lake Wood- lands Drive, The Woodlands. The store oers used cars in an online environment through a storefront location. The store is located next to Dillard’s. 713-832-9194. www.evrdrive.com 7 Trek Bicycle opened its newest store in The Woodlands on Dec. 2. The shop sells Trek-brand bicycles, parts and accessories as well as oering service and repairs. The store is located at 4747 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 145, The Woodlands. 832-966-7404. www.trekbikes.com 8 Hotworx opened in The Woodlands area in December. The business is located at 4130 FM 1488, Ste. 116, Conroe. The business is an infrared tness studio that oers 24-hour access. The Conroe loca- tion has 10 saunas. 832-777-5266. www.hotworx.net 9 La Hacienda Taqueria food truck opened Dec. 10 at 24930 Budde Road, The Woodlands, serving items such as quesabirrias, street tacos and birria tacos as well as specialty items, such as birria

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NOW OPEN 1 Luxury watch brand Breitling o cial- ly opened its newest boutique Dec. 22 on Market Street in The Woodlands, according to Noemi Gonzalez, marketing director for Market Street. The boutique oers a variety of watches and straps made of leather, rubber and fabric. The store is located at 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 625, The Woodlands. 281-719-8419. www.breitling.com

2 The new concept location of Kendra Scott on Market Street opened Jan. 13, according to Gonzalez. The new location will oer an expanded space as well as a special side shop called Sips & Sweets Cafe, which will serve the store. Sips & Sweets opened at the same time as the new Kendra Scott location at 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 1010, The Woodlands. 281-528-1174. www.kendrascott.com

3 Armaf Luxury Fragrance opened its shop in The Woodlands Mall in late Decem- ber. The location oers a selection of per- fumes and colognes. The store is located in the rst level of the mall next to Build-a- Bear Workshop at 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. 281-363-3363. www.thewoodlandsmall.com 4 Urban Bricks Pizza Co. opened a location inside the food court of The Woodlands Mall on Dec. 20. Urban

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ramen soup, for limited time periods. 832-403-9335. Facebook: La Hacienda Taqueria 10 A nonsurgical cosmetic facility, Davam Aesthetics , opened Nov. 18 at 5190 FM 1488, Magnolia. The business oers professional skin care and body contouring. Davam Aesthetics also oers its own skin care line featuring sunscreen, retinol, moisturizer, cleanser and numer- 6519 FM 1488, Ste. 505, opened Nov. 12 in Magnolia. The dentistry oers emergency dental care, cosmetic dentistry, pediatrics, orthodontics, general dentistry, implants and teeth whitening. Dr. Hasaan Sorathia is the head of Rise Dentistry. 281-727-0288. www.risedentistry.com 12 Gretchen’s Tailoring Studio , located at 506 Honea Egypt Road, Ste. 410, Magnolia, opened Jan. 7, owner Gretchen Christensen said. The business oers tai- loring services, such as hemming, ttings and garment repair for bridal wear, men’s clothing and women’s clothing. Gretch- en’s Tailoring Studio will also be home to Snips and Snails, Christensen’s e-com- merce boutique for toddlers and infants. www.gretchensmagnolia.com, ous serums. 713-487-3010. www.davamaesthetics.com 11 Rise Dentistry , located at

fer cuts, highlighting, transformational ex- tensions and other enhancement services, such as event styling, brow and lash work, and makeup lessons. Blank Slate Salon Spa is anticipated to open in early spring at 26435 Kuykendahl Road, Spring www.howardhughes.com 14 Monarca , a new Mexican restaurant, will open in Creekside Park Village Green in the spring, according to a news release from The Howard Hughes Corp. The name of the restaurant is Spanish for “monarch,” and the restaurant aims to embody the spirit of Mexican culture through its food, drinks and decor. “The idea with Monarca is to capture the spirit of the Mexican cul- ture in the food, drinks and decor—to wrap a warm blanket around you and make you feel at home,” owner Mauricio Guerro said in a news release. Creekside Park Village Green is located at 26400 Kuykendahl Road, The Woodlands. www.howardhughes.com 15 Sixty Vines Wine & Dine is expected to open by Jan. 31 on Market Street in The Woodlands at 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 900. The wine bar and restaurant will oer a variety of 50 wines available from wooden kegs to mimic the vineyard tasting experience. www.sixtyvines.com RELOCATIONS 16 Berkeley Eye Center has relocated to a bigger space at 143 Vision Park Blvd. in Shenandoah as of Oct. 1. The new location expanded both the optical and clinic space for the facility, and allowed for an additional ophthalmologist to be brought on. 281-363-3443. www.berkeleyeye.com

Postino, an all-day wine cafe that oers bruschetta boards, panini and other snacks, is set to open at Hughes Landing in April.

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FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON The all-day wine cafe Postino is scheduled to open at Hughes Landing in April. In addition to a large selection of wines, the restaurant oers panini, build-your-own bruschetta boards and desserts. The Hughes Landing location at 2025 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands, will be the chain’s sixth in the Houston area. www.postinowinecafe.com v EXPANSIONS 17 Texas TreeVentures expanded Jan. 4, adding elements to its outdoor adventure course at 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, to bring it to a total of 100 elements. The newly expanded and updated course was set to open within two months of the expan- sion. 281-210-2048.

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womenswear, including casual wear, dressy fashions and accessories. The business is planning a grand reopening celebration in February, Crawford said. www.facebook.com/ apricotlanewoodlandlakes NEW MANAGEMENT Card My Yard , a service that provides cus- tom yard greetings for events, is under new management in The Woodlands. The franchise service is now owned by Kerry and Jeery Allen, and they will service The Woodlands and surrounding areas. The business does not have a storefront location. 346-588-6177. www.cardmyyard.com/the-woodlands

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13 The Howard Hughes Corp. announced in a Dec. 19 news release Blank Slate Sa- lon Spa will open at Creekside Park Village Center in 2023. Blank Slate Salon Spa was founded by Creekside Park residents Erin White and Laura Tucker. The salon will of-

18 Apricot Lane Boutique is under new ownership, owner Lisa Crawford said. She took over the business, located at 295 Enclave Drive, Ste. 100, Conroe, on Dec. 1. The boutique oers trendy

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4 Fin Factory Kayak and Tackle Co. will open in January at 602 Rayford Road, Spring. The store sells supplies for shing and kayaking as well as tackle, motors, apparel, camping and outdoor equip- ment. Information about shing charters and tournaments is also available. 361-462-4730. www.nfactorycharters.com 5 Jeremiah’s Italian Ice will open a new location at 10463 Hwy. 242, Conroe, this spring. The dessert shop oers 40 avors of Italian ice as well as soft-serve ice cream and a special oering called gelati, which combines soft serve with Italian ice in layers. www.jeremiahsice.com 6 A Dolly Llama location is under construction at 8920 Metropark Drive, according to Daniel Moon, vice president of Sam Moon Group. The wae restau-

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ber at 4057 Riley Fuzzel Road, Ste. 1000, Spring. The facility oers various waxing services for the face and body as well as men’s services and brow tinting. 346-478-5300. www.waxcenter.com 3 A Tesla Supercharging Station opened Nov. 23 at Metropark Square, according to Daniel Moon, vice president of Sam Moon Group developers. The station is located at the complex at 8888 Metropark Drive, Shenandoah. The stations can charge an electric car for 200 miles in 15 minutes,

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rant has a targeted opening date of late March or early April, according to Sam Moon Group. www.dollyllama.com 7 A Sugaring NY location is planning to open March 1 at 8821 Metropark Drive, Ste. 400, according to Sam Moon Group. The chain oers natural waxing and sug- aring services, keratin lash lifts and brow laminations. www.sugaringnyc.com

3784 Rayford Road, Ste. 500, Spring, on Dec. 3. The shop oers manicures, pedicures, manicures for special events, nail enhancements, waxing and other services. 832-585-1055. www.360tnailsandspa.com. 2 European Wax Center opened in Birnham Woods Marketplace in Septem-

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TODO LIST

January & February events

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HAVE A SNOW DAY THE WOODLANDS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

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The Woodlands Children’s Museum will host an event with snow-themed activities like building an invisible snowman. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $8. The Woodlands Children Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands. 281-465-0955. www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org (Courtesy The Woodlands Children’s Museum)

Participants can enjoy a sampling of appetizers, entrees and desserts at the annual Taste of the Town event. 5-9 p.m. $45-$50. The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 281-363-8100. www.woodlandschamber.org (Courtesy The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce)

21 LEARN ABOUT TREES Attendees will hear from Michael Merritt, Texas A&M University urban and community program leader, regarding best practices for selecting, caring for and maintaining trees. 9-11 a.m. Free (register to attend). https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/urbanforestry 21 CHILL OUT WITH SOME CHILI Participants can enjoy tasting a variety of chili at the annual chili contest in Creekside Park. A snow hill, face painting and other family-friendly activities will be available. 1-4 p.m. Free.

27 ATTEND A SUPERHERO THEMED PROM Mothers and sons can attend the The Woodlands’ second annual mother- son prom night. Participants are encouraged to dress up in superhero attire. Grandmothers, aunts and big sisters are welcome as well. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $60 (per pair), $15 (additional per sibling). Rob Fleming Recreation Center, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-516-7348. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

JANUARY 20 THROUGH MARCH 14 ENJOY AN ART SHOW The Woodlands Art Gallery & Studios and The Woodlands Art League are hosting the art exhibit “Shadows & Reections” through March 14. Daily hours vary. Free. The Woodlands Art Gallery & Studios, 208 Nursery Road, The Woodlands. 832-668-5340. www.woodlandsartandstudios.com

Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 26 SUPPORT A LOCAL CLINIC The Women Empowering Women luncheon and philanthropy market benets Interfaith Community Clinic, a project of Interfaith of The Woodlands which serves the uninsured population. 10:30 a.m. $25 (shopping ticket), $150 (individual ticket). The Peach Orchard, 1737 Sawdust Road, Spring. 832-615-8225. www.interfaithcommunityclinic.org/ wew-23

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CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF VOLUNTEERING THE PEACH ORCHARD VENUE

Community members can join the Cypress-Woodlands Junior Forum in celebrating 40 years of volunteer services and philanthropy. 5-8 p.m. $40. The Peach Orchard Venue, 1737 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands. 281-379-1931. www.cwjuniorforum.org (Courtesy The Cypress-Woodlands Junior Forum)

28 CELEBRATE ARBOR DAY Residents can join the 47th annual tree giveaway in celebration of Arbor Day. Twelve dierent varieties of native tree seedlings will be available to choose from. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3900. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov FEBRUARY 03 THROUGH 12 WATCH A LOCAL PRODUCTION Class Act Theater will perform Disney’s “Descendents, the Musical,” based on the adaptation by Nick Blaemire. 7:30 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 2:30 p.m. (Sat.-Sun). $20-$30. 25275 Budde Road, Spring. 281-941-8500. www.classactproductions.org 04 ENJOY AN EVENING OF ELEGANCE The Rotary Club of The Woodlands’ annual fundraising gala, An Evening of Elegance, has a theme of “Get in the Game.” This year’s event honors Judy and Steve Olson for their service to The Woodlands community. 6:30 p.m. $250 (individual seat). The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. www.woodlandsrotary.org 11 ATTEND A GALA Montgomery County Food Bank

is hosting its annual Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope gala. This year’s event will be space themed, and proceeds benet the food bank. 6-11 p.m. $200. The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 936-271-8822. www.mcfoodbank.org/gala 11 HELP REFOREST THE COMMUNITY Community members can help plant trees, wild owers and other native plants in local community parks. 8 a.m.-noon. Free. Rob Fleming Park, 6535 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3900. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 14 SWOON IN THE SWAN BOATS Participants can enjoy oating under the lights and night sky in a swan boat on Lake Woodlands. Swan boats t up to four people. Children are allowed on the boats with an adult. 7-8 p.m. $50. Riva Row Boat House, 2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands. 281-210-3965. www.rivarowboathouse.com 18 RACE TO THE CRAWFISH LINE Families can enjoy the annual Muddy Trail Bash 5K run and crawsh cook-o at Rob Fleming Park. The crawsh cook-o will be held immediately following the race. 3-6 p.m. $40. Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

Ironman Texas will be held April 22 in The Woodlands. (Nicole Preston/Community Impact)

Annual events to check out in 2023

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The Woodlands area is home to many marathons each year, including the Ironman Texas triathlon. In addition, annual celebrations are held for holidays, such as July 4 and Memorial Day. THE WOODLANDS 2801 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov FEBRUARY 25 The Woodlands Marathon 5K and 2K fun run. www.thewoodlandsmarathon.com MARCH 04 The Woodlands Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k race 25 The Woodlands Township “Green

08 The Woodlands Eggstravaganza www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 1416 The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival. www.thewoodlandsartscouncil.org 22 Ironman Texas www.ironman.com MAY 20 Bike The Woodlands Day www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov TBD Memorial Day Festival www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov JULY TBD Red, Hot, & Blue July 4th Festival www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

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Live music in and around The Woodlands

COMPILED BY KYLEE HAUETER

CELLAR 24 6700 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands 281-419-9966 www.cellar-24.com JANUARY 27 Austin Bradshaw, 6 p.m. FEBRUARY 03 Scott Morrison, 7 p.m. 17 Austin Bradshaw, 6 p.m. 24 Jeremy Parsons, 7 p.m. COMO SOCIAL CLUB 2 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands 832-839-5435 www.comosocialclub.com JANUARY

17 Jon Stork, 8:30 p.m. DOSEY DOE BREAKFAST, BBQ AND WHISKEY BAR 2626 Research Forest Drive, Ste. B, The Woodlands, 832-823-4414 www.doseydoetickets.com JANUARY 26 Mason Lively, 8 p.m. 27 Cole Stephens, 8 p.m. 28 CJ Garton, 8 p.m. FEBRUARY 02 Dallas Moore Duo, 8 p.m. 03 Nick Adamo, 8 p.m. 04 Gary Kyle, 8 p.m. 08 Jon Wolfe with Kyle Hutton, 8 p.m. 21 Tyler McCollum, 8 p.m. 25 Caleb Grant, 7:30 p.m.

Lisa Morales will perform at Dosey Doe Big Barn. (Courtesy Lisa Morales)

FEATURED ARTIST Mexican-American singer-songwriter Lisa Morales is from Texas, and her music aims to show the pressures of motherhood and womanhood. Many of her songs feature a combination of English and Spanish to highlight her Mexican heritage. DOSEY DOE BIG BARN 25911 I-45 N., Spring 281-367–3774 www.doseydoetickets.com

JANUARY 20 Lisa Morales, 8:30 p.m.

09 Mike McClure, 8 p.m. 10 Drew Kennedy, 8 p.m. 11 Tony Ramey, 8 p.m. 16 George Ensle, 8 p.m. 17 Treble Soul, 8 p.m. FIELDING’S LOCAL KITCHEN AND BAR 6700 Woodlands Parkway,

21 Isaiah Rangel, 9 p.m. 26 Pedro Lattouf, 9 p.m. 27 Jessica Rangel, 9 p.m. 28 Randy Allison, 9 p.m. FEBRUARY 0304 Randy Allison, 9 p.m. DOSEY DOE BIG BARN 25911 I-45 N., Spring 281-367–3774 www.doseydoetickets.com JANUARY 20 Lisa Morales, 8:30 p.m. 21 Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, 8:30 p.m. 25 Carson Jerey, 8 p.m. 26 Jackopierce, 8 p.m. 27 Glen Templeton, 8:30 p.m. 28 Two Tons Of Steel, 8:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 02 Chad Cooke Band, 8:30 p.m. 03 Ronnie Milsap, 8:30 p.m. 04 Four By Four, 8:30 p.m. 08 Jon Wolfe with Kyle Hutton, 8 p.m. 09 The Arcadian Wild, 8:30 p.m. 10 Scotty Alexander, 8:30 p.m. 11 Shinyribs “Valentine’s,” 8:30 p.m. 12 Marc Broussard, 7:30 p.m. 16 The Cleverlys, 8:30 p.m.

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The Woodlands 281-419-9966 www.cellar-24.com SUNDAYS Justin LeBlanc, 11 a.m. TUESDAYS Pete Scadi, 6 p.m. WEDNESDAYS Anthony Pitt and Justin Peña, 6 p.m. THURSDAYS Pete Scadi, 6 p.m. FRIDAYS Roger Tienken, 6 p.m. MAHONEY’S 24 Waterway Ave., Ste. 100,

REFUGE BAR AND BISTRO 24 Waterway Ave., Ste. 110, The Woodlands 713-389-5674 www.refugeinthewoodlands.com JANUARY 21 Jimmie Hunter, 8 p.m. 28 J-Walkers Justin LeBlanc, 8 p.m. FEBRUARY 03 Yelba, 8 p.m. 04 Cooper Ritz, 8 p.m. 10 Jimmie Hunter, 8 p.m. 11 Unique Soul, 8 p.m. 17 J-Walkers Justin LeBlanc, 8 p.m. 18 Purple Moon Billy Pope, 8 p.m.

JANUARY 21 Sticky Bandits, 8:30 p.m. 22 Chris Crisp, noon 25 JB Barnett. 6 p.m. 26 Kelley Peters Trio, 8 p.m. 27 Good Time Mun, 8:30 p.m. 27 Vertigo, 8:30 p.m. 28 Sonic Seduction, 8:30 p.m. 29 Austin Bradshaw, noon FEBRUARY 01 Nik Rincon, 6 p.m. 02 Anthony Pitt, 8 p.m. 03 Side Project X, 8:30 p.m.

04 The Rikkis, 8:30 p.m. 05 Joey Trevino, noon 08 Jenna Lynn, 6 p.m. 09 Paige Lewis, 8 p.m.

The Woodlands 832-663-5228 www.mahoneysbar.com

Find more or submit The Woodlands-area events at 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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COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT

Data and information on local communities

COMPILED BY VANESSA HOLT

VANESSA HOLTCOMMUNITY IMPACT

JESSICA SHORTENCOMMUNITY IMPACT

JESSICA SHORTENCOMMUNITY IMPACT

THE WOODLANDS The median household income in The Woodlands is the highest in the region at more than $130,000 in 2021, and more than 63% of residents have at least a bachelor’s degree.

OAK RIDGE NORTH The city of Oak Ridge North has seen its population decrease by about 3% since 2016, contrary to the overall county increase of more than 17%, but the median income has increased by about $15,000.

SHENANDOAH The city’s population has increased by more than 20% since 2016, but the median household income has decreased by $20,000. The average age in Shenandoah is just above 60.

The Woodlands

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SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5YEAR ESTIMATESCOMMUNITY IMPACT

Local demographics, 2021* Hispanic or Latino White Black or African American American Indian or Alaska native Asian Native Hawaiian or other Pacic Islander Some other race

Population change While The Woodlands and Montgomery County followed overall Texas trends of population increases, Oak Ridge North has seen about a 3% decrease since 2016.

7.2% 83.34% 4.6% 0% 0.69% 0% 0.16% 4%

10% 85.73% 0% 0% 3.52% 0% 0% 0.75%

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Texas: +7.1%

*ALL CATEGORIES LISTED ARE RACES, EXCEPT FOR HISPANIC OR LATINO, WHICH IS NOT A RACE. HOWEVER, THE PERCENTAGES OF THE RACES LISTED DO NOT INCLUDE HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS.

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Education level** High school diploma or higher achieved

Median household income 2016 2021 $109,605 $130,011

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19.85%

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$72,024 $52,140

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39%

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40.4 44.9 60.6

**EDUCATION LEVEL IS FOR THE POPULATION AGE 25 AND OLDER.

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281-651-2015 www.theclaybar.com 16 Electric Gamebox 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands www.immersivegamebox.com HOME 17 Floor & Decor 26906 I-45 N., Oak Ridge North 281-893-3035 www.ooranddecor.com 18 Herman Miller 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 1060, The Woodlands 936-755-3489 www.hermanmiller.com 19 Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa 25640 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. E, Tomball 346-808-0114 www.pinchapenny.com NOVELTY 20 Another Kpop Anime 25188 I-45, Ste. A1D, Oak Ridge North www.instagram.com/anotherkpopanime 21 Clubhouse Cigar Bar 27030 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 200, The Woodlands 281-547-8994 www.clubhousecigarbar.com 22 Daiso 8821 Metropark Drive, Ste. 1000, Shenandoah www.daisous.com SPORTS 23 Trek Bicycle 4747 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands 8329667404 www.trekbikes.com

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THESE LISTINGS ARE NOT COMPREHENSIVE. COMPILED BY KYLEE HAUETER & JESSICA SHORTEN BOOKS 1 Buy the Book 25162 Grogans Park Drive, The Woodlands 832-732-5164 www.buythebook-tx.com CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES 2 Babycottons 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Ste. 1153, The Woodlands 713-412-1807 www.babycottons.com 3 Bowtique 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 1030, The Woodlands 281-323-4129 www.shopatmarketstreet.com/stores/ bowtique 4 Breitling 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands

281-747-8620 www.robertgraham.us FOOD & DRINK 11 Angus Biltong 255 Sawdust Road, Spring 281-719-8577 www.angusbiltong.com 12 Don Tomate Meat Market 24026 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 150, Tomball 281-205-1304 www.dontomatemeatmarket.com 13 Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream 4481 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring 832-585-1785 www.handelsicecream.com 14 My Fit Nutro 28533 Springs Trails Ridge, Ste. 108, Spring 573-356-9528 www.mytnutro.com GAMING & ACTIVITIES 15 The Clay Bar Co. 1027 Sawdust Road, Ste. 200, The Woodlands

281-719-8419 https://store.breitling.com 5 Dr. Martens 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Ste. 2198, The Woodlands www.drmartens.com 6 Faherty 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 1120, The Woodlands 346-478-5269 www.fahertybrand.com 7 Gilly Hicks 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Ste. 700, The Woodlands 281-419-0120 www.hollisterco.com 8 GingerSnaps Boutique at Creekside 24504 Kuykendahl Road, Tomball 832-843-3733 www.facebook.com/gingersnaps.creekside 9 Premier Select 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands 218-363-3363 www.premierselecttx.com 10 Robert Graham 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 1150, The Woodlands 99 TOLL

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17 Bluestone Lane 1900 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands www.bluestonelane.com COMING SOON 18 Galindo’s Coee Co. 2330 FM 1488, Ste. 700-B, Conroe 936-267-3920 www.galindoscoeeco.com $ 19 Island Dream Daiquiris 2021 Rayford Road, Spring 346-351-1794 www.islanddreamdaiquiris.com $$ 20 Kirby Ice House 1700 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands 713-900-1820 www.kirbyicehouse.com $ 21 NobiliTea 8727 W. Rayford Road, Ste. 170, Spring 346-336-6967 www.nobilitea.us $ 22 Polar Paradise 4130 FM 1488, Magnolia 936-266-0586 www.facebook.com/polarparadisetx $ INDIAN 23 Amrina 3 Waterway Square, The Woodlands 936-444-4150 www.amrina.social $$$ B H ITALIANPIZZA 24 Azzurro 1950 Hughes Landing Blvd., Ste. 1900, The Woodlands www.azzurroitaliancoastal.com COMING SOON 25 Boardough Vino Wine Bar 4223 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 100,

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6 In-N-Out 1717 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands www.in-n-out.com $ 7 Salata 6209 FM 1488, Ste. C, Magnolia 346-518-0008 www.salata.com $$ 8 The Stand 2000 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands 832-592-1135 www.thestand.com $$ K 9 State Fare Kitchen & Bar 1900 Hughes Landing Blvd., Ste. 200, The Woodlands 281-825-5368 www.statefaretx.com $$ B H K ASIAN 10 Bloon Sushi 1900 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands www.bloonsushi.com COMING SOON 11 Juicepop & More 30420 FM 2978, Ste. 430, The Woodlands 281-789-7154 www.thejuicepop.com $$ B

ALDINE WESTFIELD RD. 12 Phat Eatery 7 Switchbud Place, The Woodlands www.phateatery.com COMING SOON 13 Sam Ramen 10160 Hwy. 242, Ste. 900, Conroe 936-231-8555 www.samramenconroe.kwickmenu.com $ K 14 Sushi Masa 355 Sawdust Road, Spring 281-289-5666 www.sushimasaus.com $$$ 15 Uptown Asian Fusion 6700 Woodlands Parkway, Ste. 250, The Woodlands 281-651-2542 www.uptownasianfusion.kwickmenu.com $$$ 16 ZapVor 421 Sawdust Road, Spring 281-651-2205 www.zapvorbythaispice.com $$ COFFEE & DRINKS 16 Black Rock Coee Bar 3335 College Park Drive, Ste. 100A,

THESE LISTINGS ARE NOT COMPREHENSIVE. COMPILED BY KYLEE HAUETER & JESSICA SHORTEN AFRICAN 1 Olatee African Cafe 409 Sawdust Road, Spring 832-850-4330 www.olateeafricancafe.com $$ AMERICAN 2 Chick-l-A 10057 Hwy. 242, Conroe 936-280-0033 www.chickla.com $ 3 Federal American Grill 27700 I-45 N., Oak Ridge North 832-810-5555 www.thefederalgrill.com $$$ B H K 4 Hopdoddy Burger Bar 2417 Research Forest Drive, Ste. A, The Woodlands 281-907-9001 www.hopdoddy.com $ H K 5 I Heart Mac & Cheese 26400 Kuykendahl Road, The Woodlands 832-422-3360 www.iheartmacandcheese.com $ K

The Woodlands 281-719-8938 www.boardoughvino.com $$ H 26 Greggo’s Pizza and Subs 2466 FM 1488, Conroe 936-363-0036 www.greggospizza.com $$

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27 North Italia 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands 281-292-6935 www.northitalia.com $$$ B H K 28 Porta’Vino 207 E. Shore Drive, The Woodlands 346-237-5380 www.portavinohouston.com $$$ 29 Rosati’s Pizza 4150 FM 1488, Conroe 936-266-0278 www.rosatispizza.com $$$ 30 ZaLat Pizza 1620 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 200, Shenandoah 832-621-0420 www.zalatpizza.com $$ MEDITERRANEAN 31 Cava 6700 Woodlands Parkway, Ste. 170, The Woodlands 346-298-7973 www.cava.com $$ 32 Niko Niko’s 922 Lake Front Circle, The Woodlands www.nikonikos.com COMING SOON MEXICANLATIN 33 Burrito District 22916 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. B, Spring 346-786-8255 www.theburritodistrict.com $$ K

The Woodlands 832-614-1798 www.mexmom.com $$ 37 Monarca 26400 Kuykendahl Road, The Woodlands COMING SOON 38 Pichurro’s Mexican Grill 24026 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 100, Tomball 346-236-6990 www.pichurrosmexicangrill.com $$ K 39 Red Salsa Tacos 1440 Sawdust Road, Spring 281-465-9255 www.facebook.com/redsalsatacos $ 40 Taqueria La Iturbidense 208 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring 281-889-2696 Facebook: Taqueria La Iturbidense $ 41 Velvet Taco 9120 Gosling Road, The Woodlands 346-386-6424 www.velvettaco.com $ SEAFOOD 42 Crawsh Cafe 8850 Metropark Drive, Shenandoah 936-224-7651 www.crawshcafe.com $ SWEET & SAVORY 43 Cinnaholic 27630 I-45 N., Conroe 281-719-5327 www.cinnaholic.com $ 44 Luliet Ice Cream + Cookies 3600 FM 1488, Ste. 105, Conroe 936-333-6735 www.lulietbakery.com $$ 45 Rise Soue 26435 Kuykendahl Road, The Woodlands www.risesoue.com COMING SOON

El Norteno Tacos is one of ve food trucks at Grub on Sawdust. JESSICA SHORTENCOMMUNITY IMPACT

FEATURED FOOD TRUCKS Grub on Sawdust 1102 Sawdust Road, Spring A food truck park on Sawdust Road opened in 2022 featuring a number of options for world cuisine, including Peruvian and Colombian items.

Street Eats Gourmet Soul food 832-562-0869 El Norteno Tacos

La Cocina de Alejo Colombian kitchen 281-790-3380 Frozen Delights Ice cream shop 936-297-8322

Mexican food 713-482-9180

34 The Deck Food Park 5802 FM 1488, Magnolia 936-230-9668 www.thedeck1488.com $

El Rincon Sabroso New York-style food 845-464-5456 El Mictlan Vegan & vegetarian cuisine 503-840-2624 Pukara Peruvian cuisine 240-491-2936

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35 Havana House Cuban Eatery 16058 Bridlewood Drive, Conroe 832-521-3838 www.facebook.com/havanahousemagnolia $$ K 36 Mexican Mom Cocina Tradicional 1027 Sawdust Road, Ste. 375,

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