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A STEP BACK FOR EMPLOYMENT As of early 2022 The Woodlands area saw its rst collective job losses among major nonretail employers since 1974, which disrupts consistent growth over the past decade.
“I would not be optimistic about big [energy] job gains or it ever returning in the foreseeable future to 2014 levels in Houston.” Bill Gilmer, director of the University of Houston Bauer Institute for Regional Forecasting THE WOODLANDS AREA Energy job loss 2019 22 -70.09% -3.54% Total job loss 2019 22
Energy struggles driving job losses for TheWoodlands BY ANDREW CHRISTMAN In the last year, The Woodlands area reported the rst collective job losses in the region since 1974 between the energy and manufacturing sectors, according to a February report. The area saw a net loss of 1,987 major nonretail jobs in the last year, including 1,500 from ExxonMobil, according to
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choices range from children’s games to challenging psychedelic-themed games, according to the company. www.electricgamebox.com 4 A Tonal showroom opened in Market Street in December at 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. Tonal is a smart home gym device featuring a touchscreen display. Tonal o ers personal training and a variety of workouts, programs and weights. 832-557-3306. www.tonal.com
The Woodlands. The family-owned busi- ness plans on having community events, story times, game nights and book clubs. 832-732-5164. www.buythebook-tx.com 3 Electric Gamebox opened in Decem- ber at The Woodlands Mall, 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. Elec- tric Gamebox is an immersive multiplayer video game experience. Video game
207 East Shore Drive, The Woodlands, opened March 1. The Italian restaurant o ers appetizers including calamari and arancini risotto balls as well as salads, pizzas and pastas. In addition, a variety of main dishes are o ered such as cast iron- seared diver scallops and 10-hour braised short rib. Porta'Vino also o ers a wine menu. www.portavinohouston.com
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accessories, shoes and home decor. www.robertgraham.us 13 North Italia is opening a location at The Woodlands Mall, 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, in the former Brio Italian Grille location. An opening date has not been con rmed. North Italia has six locations in Texas. The Italian restaurant sells a variety of appetizers, salads, pizzas, sandwiches and pastas. In addition, North Italia has a cocktail menu and a wine list. www.northitalia.com 14 A new outdoor community gather- ing space is planned at The Woodlands Waterway Square . The Howard Hughes Corp. announced Feb. 21 that the com- pany will transform 2.3 acres into green space. According to the news release, The outdoor space is set to be located north of The Westin at The Woodlands, which is located at 2 Waterway Square Place. The space is adjacent to the south side of Waterway Square garage. According to the release, the landscap- ing is designed to encourage walk- ability through Waterway Square. The landscaping, which began Feb. 21, will include crepe myrtles and zoysia grass. In addition, there are plans to include movable furniture and a future mural. www.howardhughes.com EXPANSIONS 15 The Woodlands Yoga Studio , lo- cated at 25126 Grogans Park Drive, The Woodlands, announced it will expand its operations and space with the addition of The Woodlands Hot Yoga Loft, which opened in late February. According to a news release, the hot yoga loft uses infrared heating technology to
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Memorial Hermann Primary Care Clinic was held March 9.
The Woodlands. The cafe combines Pham’s Vietnamese heritage and in u- ences from her time in Montreal, Canada. Juicepop & More o ers cold-pressed juic- es and a French bistro menu with items such as gourmet salads and spring rolls.
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FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON The Howard Hughes Corp. and Memorial Hermann celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Memorial Hermann Primary Care Clinic, located at 1890 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, on March 9. According to Jim Carman, president of The Howard Hughes Corp. Houston region, the project is part of a partnership between Memorial Hermann and The Howard Hughes Corp. Rachelle Guerra, vice president of physician practices for Memorial Hermann, said the location will allow Memorial Hermann to double its footprint and o er additional services with 34 exam rooms, endocrinology, sports medicine and primary care at the 20,000-square-foot building. adjust temperatures. 936-271-1485. www.thewoodlandsyogastudio.com CLOSINGS 16 Brio Italian Grille , an Italian restaurant, closed its location in The Woodlands Mall at 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands, the weekend of Feb. 19. The Woodlands Mall o- cials con rmed the closure Feb. 22. www.brioitalian.com
Carman added the new location will be more convenient for patients in the area, as they will not have to travel to the main medical campuses. The Memorial Hermann Primary Care Clinic is anticipated to be completed by the end of this year. www.memorialhermann.org
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10 Azzurro Italian Coastal Cuisine, a new Italian restaurant concept from local restaurateur Enrique Orioli, will open this summer at Hughes Land- ing at 1950 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands. According to a news re- lease from The Howard Hughes Corp., the new restaurant will feature Italian region- al seafood specialties, handmade pasta, several braised meats, steak options and Italian wines. www.howardhughes.com 11 RockBox Fitness , a new tness boutique, will be bringing a location to 24345 Gosling Road, Ste. 200, Spring, in late March. Anna Bielss, one of the franchise location’s owners, said the tness studio uses boxing, kickboxing and functional strength training for full-body workouts. 832-662-7930. www.rockbox tness.com 12 Robert Graham , a clothing store, is opening in Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, next to Tommy Bahama Home this spring. Robert Graham’s high-end clothing collection includes long- and short-sleeve but- ton-downs, men’s polos and tees, dress shirts, women’s dresses, jackets, fashion
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DISCOVERY CREEK BLVD. the company, Aqua Super Express o ers high-speed and high-tech car washes for a variety of vehicles. Aqua Super Express o ers di erent levels of washes and an unlimited monthly membership. www.aquasuperexpress.com COMING SOON 3 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen , a fried chicken fast-food chain, will open a loca- tion in the Harper’s Preserve community. The Popeyes location will open on a lot located at the southwest corner of Hwy. 242 and Lexington Drive in Conroe, according to J. Beard Real Estate. Popey- es sells fried and grilled chicken, seafood, Cajun fries and chicken sandwiches. www.popeyes.com
99 TOLL Chevron gas station with a Red Salsa Tacos inside opened in early 2022 at 527 E. Oak Hill Drive, Spring. Red Salsa Tacos is a family-owned Mexican restau- rant that sells a variety of tacos, burritos and enchiladas. Red Salsa Tacos has a lo- cation at 1440 Sawdust Road, The Wood- lands. 281-465-9255 (Red Salsa Tacos). www.facebook.com/redsalsatacos. www.chevron.com 2 Aqua Super Express , located at 10528 Hwy. 242, Conroe, opened in December and will host a grand open- ing March 18. Proceeds from the grand opening will bene t the Montgomery County Animal Shelter. According to
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NEWOWNERSHIP 4 Woods Feed Store is under the ownership of Billy Franklin as of Jan. 7, according to Franklin. The Woods Feed Store also relocated to 1439 Rayford Road, Spring, in early 2022. Woods Feed Store sells premium bagged dog
food products and o ers a frozen line of products, which includes complete diets, supplemental feeding programs and frozen bones. In addition, Woods Feed Store sells products for live- stock, cats and birds. 281-363-3590. www.woodsfeedstore.com
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March & April events
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Food and Vine Time Productions is hosting a Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting event at The Woodlands Country Club. Industry experts guide, educate and share their passion for tequila with attendees. The tickets include food from local restaurants serving tequila-paired food selections. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $45-$50. The Woodlands Country Club Palmer Course, 100 Grand Fairway Drive, The Woodlands. 281-863-1400. www.foodandvinetime.com
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion hosts an evening of wine and dinner. The event is followed by a live auction and a bid board. Proceeds from the wine dinner bene t The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarship Program. The program has provided over $1.5 million in ne arts scholarships. 5 p.m. Tickets start at $250. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 281-364-3010. www.woodlandscenter.org
MARCH 18 SIP COFFEEWITH LOCAL LAWENFORCEMENT Residents can meet and speak with local law enforcement o cials at this township- sponsored event. 7:30-9:30 a.m. Free. Starbucks, 3000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3886. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 19 CELEBRATE HOL I A Hindu Temple of The Woodlands is celebrating the Holi Festival of
Birding Joy consists of an indoor and outdoor portion, and the activity is recommended for children age 12 and older. 8:30-10 a.m. Free. The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-516-7348. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 26 VOTE FOR CHARITY Guests are invited to vote for a nonpro t to receive donations during the Village Books’ rst Literary Peeps Challenge. Businesses will have
book-themed Peep marshmallow candy dioramas, and a nonpro t is chosen by the business with the most votes. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free ($5 donation suggested). Village Books, 9955 Woodlands Parkway, Ste. F, The Woodlands. 281-771-8462. www.myvillagebooks.com 26 COMPETE INA LOCAL FISHING DERBY The 15th annual Creekwood Fishing Derby returns with sponsorship from The Woodlands Professional Fire ghters
Colors. The festival will include food, games, and entertainment. All members of The Woodlands and the surrounding communities are invited to the celebration. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Free. Hindu Temple of The Woodlands, 7601 S. Forest Gate Drive, The Woodlands. 936-443-6998. www.woodlandshindutemple.org 19 LEARNABOUT BIRDS A certi ed Texas master naturalist hosts Birding Joy, where guests can learn basic bird identi cation skills.
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The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a tness expo at Market Street. The event is open to the public and will feature health, wellness-and tness- related vendors. Free health screenings and kid-friendly activities are available. Vendors include local businesses o ering services for tness, food, seniors and other health care needs. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. 281-367-5777. www.woodlandschamber.org
The Woodlands Township will host Eggstravaganza at Rob Fleming Park, which will include an Easter egg hunt, snacks, games, crafts and the opportunity to visit with the Easter Bunny for children. Participants are asked to bring their own basket and camera for the event. 10-11:30 a.m. $30-$35. $5 sibling discount. The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-516-7348. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
09 ENJOY AMOTHER DAUGHTER TEA PARTY The Woodlands Township is hosting its seventh annual Mother-Daughter Tea event. Mothers and daughters of all ages are invited to the event, which will include treats and crafts. 10 a.m.-noon. $50-$60. The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 28-516-7348. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 15 DECORATE EGGSWITH THE EASTER BUNNY Residents are encouraged to join the Easter Bunny for an egg decorating and egg hunt event. 10-11 a.m. $20-$25. $5 sibling discount. The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-516-7348. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 16 RUNA 5K RACE The Run and Done 3.1 is produced by The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation Department and a USA Track and Field-sanctioned event. Preregistration required. 7-9 a.m. $35. Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-516-7348. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
LGI Homes. The evening will celebrate the future of Habitat for Humanity Montgomery County. The event will have a live auction. 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $350. The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 936-441-4663. www.habitatmctx.org 05 THROUGH06, 12 13 HUNT FOR EGGS ONAKAYAK The Riva Row Boat House is hosting an egg hunt by kayak. Eggs are hidden along The Woodlands Waterway. 6-7 p.m. $40 (per tandem kayak). Riva Row Boat House, 2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands. 281-210-3965.www.rivarowboathouse.com 07 DONATE BLOOD The Gulf Coast Blood Drive will visit The Woodlands. According to the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, one blood donation can save up to three lives. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. The Woodlands Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands. 281-210-3883. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 09 ENTER A CRAWFISHAND CAR SHOW Sawyer Park Icehouse is hosting a Cars and Craw sh event with live
music. Proceeds from the event will go to Good Life Bully Rescue. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free (to attend), $20 (vehicle registration). Sawyer Park Icehouse, 314 Pruitt Road, Spring. 713-446-0495. www.sawyerpark.com 09 SEARCH FOR EASTER EGGS Shenandoah residents can take part in an annual Easter egg hunt at the city park. The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures, and refreshments will be provided. There are separate hunts for children of all ages. Participants should arrive by 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. City Park, 801 Maplewood Drive, Shenandoah. 281-298-5522. www.shenandoahtx.us 09 JOINAN EVENING EASTER EGG HUNT Children are invited to bring ashlights and Easter baskets to Terramont Park for a nighttime Easter egg hunt. Children age 5 and under will hunt on the soccer eld; children age 6 and up will hunt on the hills. 7:45-8:45 p.m. $15-$20. $5 sibling discount. Terramont Park, 8500 Terramont Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3950. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Association. Families are invited to bring shing poles and compete for prizes, which will be awarded for longest, heaviest and smallest sh caught. The event will provide bait. 8-10 a.m. Free. Creekwood Park, 3383 S. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands. 281-516-7348. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov APRIL 02 PARTICIPATE INA COLOR RUN The Woodlands Christian Academy will host its third annual communitywide Warrior Color Run, a family-friendly activity where participants have the option of running a 5K or 1K race. Spectators spray runners with colored powder throughout the course, completely covering them in rainbow colors when they reach the nish line. 8:30 a.m. (check-in), 10 a.m. (race start). $35. The Woodlands Christian Academy, 5800 Academy Way, The Woodlands. 936-273-2555. www.twca.net 02 ATTENDA GALA Habitat for Humanity Montgomery County is hosting the annual Building Hope Gala presented by
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LIVEMUSIC CALENDAR
Live music in and around The Woodlands
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YELBA REFUGE BAR AND BISTRO
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CAP CITY BAND CONCERT IN THE PARK
The Woodlands-based Yelba performs at Refuge Bar and Bistro with a variety of genres.
Cap City Band is a variety band from Austin that performs with choreography alongside musicians.
MAHONEY’S TEXISH BAR 24 Waterway Ave., Ste. 106, The Woodlands 832-663-5228 www.mahoneysbar.com MARCH 17 Paige Lewis, 5 p.m. 17 Party On Band, 8:30 p.m. 18 Vertigo, 8:30 p.m. 19 Nervous Rex, 8:30 p.m. 20 Paul Byron, noon 23 Steve Garcia, 6 p.m. 24 The 3 Fuses, 8 p.m. 25 The Fuse, 8:30 p.m. 26 Good Time Mu n, 8:30 p.m. 27 JB Barnett, noon 30 Paul Byron, 6 p.m. 31 Paige Lewis, 8 p.m. CONCERT IN THE PARK 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands 281-210-3950 www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov MARCH 20 Uptown Drive, 5:30 p.m. 27 Brian Loftin Band, 5:30 p.m. APRIL
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BLUEWATER HIGHWAY BAND The quartet features three-part harmonies.
17 The Fab 5, 6 p.m. 24 Chad Ware, 6 p.m. 31 Mo Jiles Band, 6 p.m. APRIL 07 Breakfast at Ti any’s, 6 p.m. REFUGE BAR AND BISTRO 24 Waterway Ave., Ste. 110, The Woodlands 713-389-5674 www.refugeinthewoodlands.com MARCH 18 Jimmie Hunter, 8 p.m. 19 The Others, 8 p.m. 25 Unique Soul Band, 8 p.m. 26 Billy Pope, 8 p.m. APRIL 01 Jimmie Hunter, 8 p.m. 02 Billy Pope, 8 p.m. 08 Yelba, 8 p.m. 09 Unique Soul Band, 8 p.m.
COURTESY BLUE WATER HIGHWAY BAND
FEATUREDARTIST Texas-based Blue Water Highway Band has been performing together since 2013. The group has released two albums with “Things We Carry” in 2015 and “Heartbreak City” in 2018. Blue Water Highway Band will perform at the Dosey Doe Big Barn on April 1. 8:30 p.m. $20-$25. DOSEY DOE 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands 281-367-3774 www.doseydoetickets.com MARCH 17 Brandon Rhyder, 8:30 p.m. 18 Moe Bandy, 8:30 p.m. 31 Scotty Alexander, 8:30 p.m. APRIL 01 Blue Water Highway Band, 8:30 p.m. 02 James Carothers, 8:30 p.m. 03 Tom McKinney Vocal Studio showcase, 4 p.m. 05 Sundance Head with Kyle Hutton, 8 p.m. 06 Danielle Nicole, 8 p.m. 07 William Beckmann, 8:30 p.m.
19 49 Winchester, 8:30 p.m. 20 Bonnie Bishop, 7:30 p.m. 23 Deryl Dodd with Kyle Hutton, 8 p.m. 24 The Great Divide, 8:30 p.m. 25 Tanner Ursey, 8:30 p.m. 26 Texas Flood, 8:30 p.m. 27 Texas A&M Aggieland Orchestra, 7 p.m. 30 Davy Knowles Band, 8 p.m.
08 Spyro Gyra, 8:30 p.m. 09 Jon Stork, 8:30 p.m. 14 The Weight, 8:30 p.m. 15 Mark May Band, 8:30 p.m. 16 Sara Acker, 8:30 p.m. 17 Music of Cream, 7:30 p.m.
15 The Others, 8 p.m. 16 Billy Pope, 8 p.m.
03 Treyn Wreck, 5:30 p.m. 10 Cap City Band, 5:30 p.m.
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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TRANSPORTATIONUPDATES
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COMPLETED PROJECT Kuykendahl Road widening Work to widen Kuykendahl Road from two to four lanes between Lake Wood- lands Drive and Research Forest Drive was complete as of Jan. 31, according to Montgomery County Precinct 3. The 1.5-mile road section was expanded from two to four lanes. According to a Feb. 18 news release from Montgomery County Precinct 3, the contractor will return for cleanup work, ditch grading and other items. Timeline: January 2021-January 2022 Cost: $3.57 million Funding source: Montgomery County Precinct 3
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DEVELOPMENT UPDATES
Developments underway in The Woodlands area
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RENOVATED RETAIL CENTER Renovations to the former Ace Hardware building on the corner of Imperial Oaks Boulevard and Rayford Road were completed Feb. 18. According to DSO Construction owner Daniel Otwell, the project included work on the roof and canopies. The building will become a retail center.
LIFE TIME FITNESS Work is progressing on the Life Time Fitness center in Shenandoah, located on Six Pines Drive near Research Forest Drive. The development will be completed by summer 2023 and will include a multifamily residential component. Life Time o cials have said the pandemic has delayed the project. Space: 11 acres Timeline: November 2021 (resumed)-summer 2023
CENTROHOMES A Centro Homes development is underway east of Metropark Square in Shenandoah. According to John Mayner, the director of the Shenandoah Convention & Visitors Bureau, the incoming homes will be three- and four-bedroom rental units. The units were
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PUBLIC SAFETY Fire department needs slated for upgrades in TheWoodlands
FIRE DEPARTMENT TARGETS NEEDS The Woodlands Fire Department is planning to build a replacement for a structurally compromised re station, and it is seeking a grant to add re ghters to address response challenges on the west side of the township.
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The Woodlands Fire Department hopes to add another company of re ghters and to rebuild a com- promised station as part of a slate of improvement projects it is considering this year, Fire Chief Palmer Buck said. According to a Feb. 24 email from Buck, the township is working with The Howard Hughes Corp. on several land issues, including the site identi ed by the township for Fire Station No. 5, which serves western portions of The Woodlands including Carlton Woods, Indian Springs and Sterling Ridge. The station will need to be rebuilt at another location because of underlying soil issues that o cials said will damage the integrity of the building over time, Buck said. The station was constructed in 2003, and it is operating until a replacement can be built, o cials said. At the same time, western portions of The Woodlands which are still seeing growth will bene t from the addition of a 10th township com- pany that would operate out of that station, Buck said. “We’ve seen a pretty big disparity with our ability to get an e ective re ghting force in the recom- mended time,” Buck said. As of 2021, a company of 14 re ghters—what is considered an e ective re ghting force—can be on the scene within eight minutes 72% of the time on the east side of The Woodlands, but the west side is only able to do so 31% of the time, he said.
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expected immediate future demand, he said. The township is hoping a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be awarded this year through its Sta ng for Ade- quate Fire and Emergency Response program. A response could be learned as soon as June, Buck said. With township o cials engaged in strategic planning sessions through- out the year, Buck said projects to meet the department’s other needs are also expected to move forward in 2022, including a re truck purchase. The purchase approved in 2021 was
Number of residents: 110,000 Number of stations: 8 Number of re ghters: 147 1 2021 call volume: 13,316 *The score from 1-10 re ects re preparedness, with 1 being the highest rating. Insurance Services O ce* rating:
$925,000, and a second truck is slated in the scal year 2022 budget. The trucks take two years to con- struct, and they will be delivered at the time they are needed, Buck said.
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