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THE WOODLANDS EDITION
VOLUME 12, ISSUE 1 SEPT. 14 OCT. 11, 2022
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Many residents near Hwy. 242 and FM 1488 have voiced opposition to a proposal to widen a portion of the state highway. (Andrew Christman/ Community Impact Newspaper)
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The stretch of Hwy. 242 between FM 1488 and I 45 is being slated for widening and other improvements by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Residents and o cials in The Woodlands area are voicing concerns regarding a proposed $40 million expansion of Hwy. 242 and what it could mean for the neighborhoods it would pass through. The project, proposed by the Texas Department of Transportation, could see Hwy. 242 expanded between FM 1488 and I-45 North by adding an additional lane in each direction, increasing the total number of lanes from four to six as well as adding three detention ponds and sound walls alongside the highway. However, residents in the Village of CONTINUED ON 50 Proposed Hwy. 242 widening plan upsets residents BY ANDREW CHRISTMAN
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Township eyes park needs through 2036
Planning for parks
Among more than $100 million in park needs identi ed for the next 15-20 years, $8.2 million was included in the 2023 budget for projects in The Woodlands Township from a needs assessment study conducted this year. $100M+ in potential needs Priorities include: Pickleball
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BY VANESSA HOLT
More than $100 million in potential needs were identi ed in a parks and recreation needs assessment con- ducted by The Woodlands Township beginning in February with a new park along Gosling Road and upgrades to two Alden Bridge park facilities top- ping the list of recommended projects. CONTINUED ON 52
New park on Gosling Road Turf eld replacement Parking at Alden Bridge Sports Park
$23.8M in projected needs for 2023-25 $8.2M budgeted in 2023
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FROM NICOLE: September may still feel like summer in Texas, but The Woodlands is ready for fall with a variety of festivals lined up. Our guide (see Page 39) has a preview. Speaking of the outdoors, take a look at our front-page story about parks and recreation plans in The Woodlands to learn about proposed improvements throughout the township. Nicole Preston, GENERAL MANAGER
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FROM VANESSA: A Texas Department of Transportation project to widen the section of Hwy. 242 between FM 1488 and I-45 has drawn concern from residents. Our front-page story looks at the reasons the road work is proposed and some of the arguments residents are giving against it. Vanessa Holt, SENIOR EDITOR
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of August with a mailing address at 6400 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. C180-500, The Woodlands. According to owner Mark Johnson, ReloUS helps organize movers with companies best tted to their needs with curated lists of vendors. ReloUS does not have a physical storefront but is based in The Woodlands. 800-578-9906. www.relousllc.com 5 Premier Select , a shoe and apparel store, opened in The Woodlands Mall at 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Wood- lands, during the summer. Premier select o ers a variety of shoes and streetwear options for customers. It is the second location for the store. 409-207-7631. www.premierselecttx.com 6 Tattoo parlor Revolt Tattoos opened in The Woodlands Mall at 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Wood- lands, on July 10. Revolt Tattoos is owned by Joey Hamilton and Walter Frank, who competed on “Ink Master” for seasons 3 and 4, respectively. The Woodlands Mall location is the rst in Texas. 832-207-7274. www.revolttattoos.com 7 The Fix , which o ers phone and tablet repairs and accessories, opened three new kiosks at The Woodlands Mall, 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands, in early September. The kiosks are near the Star- bucks, the Apple store and the food court. The original The Fix store has been in the mall for over four years. 832-605-3281.
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NOW OPEN 1 Pedego Electric Bikes opened June 17 in The Woodlands. The store o ers accessories, warranties and repairs for electric bikes and also has bikes for sale and for rent. The Cal- ifornia-based company, which was founded in 2008, has locations in nearly every state. Pedego is located at 30420 FM 2978, Ste. 180. 713-999-9770. www.pedegoelectricbikes.com
2 Modern Heart and Vascular , a Hous- ton-based preventive medicine practice, opened a clinic at 3117 College Park, Ste. 200, The Woodlands, on Aug. 8. Ac- cording to Katherine Conteras, marketing director for Modern Heart and Vascular, the clinic aims for early diagnoses of car- diac or vascular illnesses. Modern Heart and Vascular has seven clinics around the Greater Houston region. 832-644-8930. www.modernheartandvascular.com
3 Restore Hyper Wellness opened Sept. 9 at 4747 Research Forest Drive in The Woodlands. The wellness franchise o ers services such as cryotherapy, com- pression, infrared saunas and red-light therapy. Specialty services include IV drip therapy, esthetician consultations, mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy and intramuscular shots. 832-356-8408. www.restore.com 4 Relocation management compa- ny ReloUS opened at the beginning
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EXPANSIONS 11 Paddington British Private School at 2010 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands, expanded to include third grade as well as applications for fourth grade in the 2022-23 school year, according to Head of School Sarah Kimmel. The facility converted several buildings and added an additional building as part of its ex- pansion. The school focuses on a British model of reading education with an emphasis on phonics as well as teaching about British culture. 281-292-0654. www.paddingtonbritishschool.com ANNIVERSARIES 12 Houston Advanced Research Center celebrated its 40th anniversary Sept. 7. Located at 8801 Gosling Road, The Woodlands, the facility provides scienti c research and independent analysis on topics relating to water, air, energy and resilience. The facility is located in a LEED platinum-certi ed building, which is a net-zero energy building, meaning it produces more solar energy than it consumes, accord- ing to HARC o cials. 281-364-6000. www.harcresearch.org 13 The Blooming Idea will celebrate its 20th anniversary this fall. The orist at 25915 Budde Road, Spring, will mark 20 years under the ownership of Mary McCarthy on Nov. 2. The business has occupied its current location since 2013 and was previously on FM 1488 and on Ashlane Way. 281-465-4288. www.thebloomingidea.com
Woodlands, according to leasing agents for the retail center. The Washington-based co ee shop also has locations in six other states. www.br.co ee 9 Classy Closets , a custom clos- et, organization and storage design company, pushed back the opening of its showroom in The Woodlands from August to Oct. 1. The showroom will be located at 2319 Timberloch Place Ste. C, The Woodlands. 281-519-2211. www.classyclosets.com 10 Italian restaurant North Italia has announced an Oct. 5 opening date at its seventh Texas location, coming to 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Wood- lands. According to a news release, North Italia Woodlands will o er full dine-in service along with takeout and delivery via the brand’s online ordering platform and exclusive delivery partner DoorDash. The single-story restaurant will feature an indoor-outdoor bar along with a covered exterior patio that wraps the entire length of the building. www.northitalia.com Cellipont Bioservices , a cell therapy contract development and manufactur- ing organization, announced plans to relocate from San Diego to The Wood- lands in the rst half of 2023. According to a news release from The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partner- ship, Cellipont Bioservices will be de- veloping a 76,000-square-foot facility in phases with the rst phase being scheduled to begin operation in the rst half of 2023. A location for the facility was not provided. www.cellipont.com
A ve-story Hampton Inn and Suites will be built in Shenandoah in 2023.
RENDERING COURTESY HALL STRUCTURED FINANCE
FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON A new Hampton Inn and Suites is coming to 18200 I-45 S., Shenandoah, in 2023. According to a news release from Hall Structured Finance, where the loan for the construction of the hotel originated, the ve-story hotel will be coming in around a mile away from The Woodlands Town Center. “The Woodlands and neighboring cities, such as Shenandoah and Oak Ridge North, have enjoyed unprecedented population and employment growth in recent years,” HSF Vice President Matt Mitchell said in the release. “We believe the hotel’s prime location along Interstate 45 and the popularity of Hilton’s Hampton Inn brand coupled with the area’s robust business climate
will make it a great addition for the growing number of business and leisure travelers to the area.” Upon completion, the 106-room hotel will feature over 1,000 square feet of meeting space, a tness center, a lobby workstation, a laundry room, a dining area with a full bar and an outdoor pool. www.hilton.com
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IN THE NEWS 14 Shenandoah’s Holly Hill Trails Park opened Sept. 1 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the cul-de-sac of Hol- ly Hill Drive. The park covers around 4.5 acres and provides a place to walk and sit alongside on-street parking and night lighting. 281-298-5522. www.shenandoahtx.us
CLOSINGS 15 The Luby’s restaurant at
922 Lake Front Circle, The Woodlands, closed Sept. 6, according to information from the restaurant. The cafeteria-style dining establishment o ered such items as its LuAnn platters, and the restaurant is known for its homestyle desserts. www.lubys.com
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COMING SOON 4 Premier Martial Arts will open at 3917 Woodson’s Reserve Park- way, Ste. 200, Spring, in mid- to late September. Premier Martial Arts o ers classes for both children and adults and hosts children’s birthday parties. Premier Martial Arts combines karate, taekwondo, krav maga and kickboxing in its children’s curriculum and krav maga and kickboxing in its adult curriculum. This will be the second location in The Woodlands area. 866-786-2499. www.premiermartialarts.com 5 Zero Latency , a free-roam virtu- al reality gaming center, will open in Oak Ridge North no later than January, according to the company. Games o ered include “Far Cry,” “Undead Arena,” “Sol Raiders,” “Zombie Survival,” “Singularity,” “Outbreak Origins” and “Engineerium.” The entertainment center will be located at Wood Ridge Plaza, 27582 I-45 N., Oak Ridge North. www.zerolatencyvr.com NEW OWNERSHIP 6 CrabDaddy’s Seafood Bar and Grill held its grand reopening under a new owner, Anthony Flory, on Aug. 5 at 25186 I-45, Ste. 4G, Spring. The restau- rant closed brie y over the summer while transitioning to a new menu and new owner. 346-331-2181. Facebook: CrabDaddys Seafood Bar and Grill
The Pho Fix is expanding to The Woodlands area in 2023.
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FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON Houston-based restaurant The Pho Fix announced it will open a location in The Woodlands area at 8850 Metropark Drive, Ste. 300, Shenandoah as part of Metropark Square in 2023. According to an email from The Pho Fix President Kiet Duong, the restaurant will be located next door to Craw sh Cafe in a mixed-use development. Duong said construction on the new restaurant will begin in the rst quarter of 2023. Customers wishing to try The Pho Fix beforehand can attend one of the pop-ups held at Craw sh Cafe. 281-888-4323. www.thepho x.com
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NOW OPEN 1 Taqueria La Iturbidense , a Mexican food truck, opened a location in August at 208 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring, in the parking lot of the Shell gas station. The food truck o ers both Mexican and American fare, including hot dogs, ham- burgers, quesadillas, gorditas, tacos and tostadas. 281-889-2696. Facebook: Taqueria Iturbidense 2 Woodson’s Reserve Den- tal opened in September at 3921 Woodson’s Reserve Parkway, Ste. 700, Spring. Woodson’s Reserve
Dental o ers general dentistry, restor- ative dentistry, implants, oral surgery and endodontics services at the location. 346-220-2402. www.woodsonsreservedental.com 3 Fuego Tacos Tapas & Tequila opened Sept. 2 with a limited menu. The restaurant is located at 4485 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring. According to information on the business’s Facebook page, it o ers a variety of taco and margarita options. 346-588-6261. Facebook: fuegotacostequila
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October is National Protect Your Hearing and Audiology Awareness Month
Tips for Protecting Your Hearing
Tips for Hearing Protection • Schedule regular exams • Try to avoid loud noises • Use hearing protection Try to avoid loud noise
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You can damage your hearing in less than 15 minutes at a concert or loud sporting event.
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TO DO LIST
September & October events
SEPT. 17
CELEBRATE WITH PIRATES AND MERMAIDS THE WOODLANDS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
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WATCH A DRAGON BOAT RACE NORTHSHORE PARK
The Woodlands Children’s Museum presents a pirates and mermaids party featuring puppet shows as well as a meet and greet with Ariel the mermaid and a pirate. The event also features multiple readings for children. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $7. The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands. 281-465-0955. www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org (Courtesy The Woodlands Children’s Museum)
For the 23rd year, more than 90 teams are anticipated to race boats across Lake Woodlands in The Woodlands Family YMCA’s dragon boat race. All teams are welcome. Team members must be 18 or older for the Thursday through Saturday brackets. 2 p.m. Free (attendance), $975-$1,200 (team registration). Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. 281-367-9622. www.ymcahouston.org (Courtesy The Woodlands Family YMCA)
SEPTEMBER 17 SEE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Arts in the Park presents Shakespeare’s “Henry V” by Points North Theater Company. The event will feature live music by Woodlands Hammers and Mallets prior to the show, and food trucks will be on-site. 6 p.m. Free. Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive,
subsidence. 7 p.m. Free. Online event. www.thewoodlandsgreen.org 23 GLOW CRAZY AT TEXAS TREEVENTURES Families can take part in a climb at Texas TreeVentures that will feature a three-hour climb while watching the sunset. As the course becomes darker, course lights and headlamps will be used so attendees can
The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 22 LEARN ABOUT GROUNDWATER FROM A HYDROLOGIST Join The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. for a lecture featuring hydrologist Jason Ramage. The lecture will cover regional water level altitudes in the Gulf Coast Aquifer system as well as
continue their climb. Children ages 6-12 will be required to have an adult climbing with them. 7 p.m. $60. Texas TreeVentures,
6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-2048. www.texastreeventures.com 24 TRAVEL IN TIME WITH A RENAISSANCE FAIR Arts in the Park will present The
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TAKE PART IN THE WINE WALK MARKET STREET
Wine and Food Week will host the Wine Walk with an option for VIP access allowing a one-hour head start on the event. The event includes more than 40 wine-tasting tents; more than 40 beer selections; and dozens of culinary o erings from area restaurants, chefs and caterers. 6 p.m. (5 p.m. VIP). $65-$95. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. 713-557-5732. www.wineandfoodweek.com (Courtesy Wine and Food Week)
Emergency responders will attend the safety expo. (Courtesy The Woodlands Township)
FEATURED EVENT
ages. Noon. Free. Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3833. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
COMMUNITY SAFETY EXPO OCT. 15 The annual community safety expo is part of National Night Out in The Woodlands, and it will consist of entertainment and public safety demonstrations from law enforcement and re ghters. Entergy representatives will also show the dangers of contact with power lines. The event allows residents to meet and thank public safety agencies, and it is open to all 08 TAKE PART IN THE 10 FOR TEXAS RACE The Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas is a USA Track and Field-sanctioned event with a certi ed 10-mile course. The day of the race will also feature the 3.1 Armadillo Run and One 4 Texas Fun Run. The race concludes with a postrace party featuring live music, food, beverages and activities. 7 a.m. $35-$70. Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Woodlands Fire Department will be present in neighborhoods that have registered for National Night Out, an annual community-police awareness event. Participating neighborhoods will be able to pick up their party supplies Sept. 22 from The Woodlands Township. 3 p.m. Free. Various locations. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 07 MAKE SOME S’MORES AND WATCH A SUNSET Participants can take part in a two-hour climbing event that will conclude with a camp re, making s’mores and seeing the sunset. Children ages 6-12 will be required to have an adult climbing with them. 6 p.m. $50. Texas TreeVentures, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-2048. www.texastreeventures.com 07 TAKE PART IN A TEA PARTY Children can join the Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter for a child- friendly tea party, cookie decorating and photo opportunities. 10 a.m. $12. The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands. 281-465-0955. www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
Woodlands Renaissance Faire, which features live musical and theatrical performances by local artists and The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra players. Other activities for the fair include children’s arts and crafts, face painting, food trucks, and costume contests. 4 p.m. Free. Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 28 TAKE PART IN A WISE CONFERENCE The 10th annual WISE Conference is a cooperative e ort between two Montgomery County area organizations for women focusing on inspiring and empowering entrepreneurship. The event includes multiple vendors, networking and sponsorship opportunities. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $89 (general admission). Church Project, 602 Pruitt Road, The Woodlands. www.thewiseconference.com OCTOBER 02 ATTEND A NATIONAL NIGHT OUT PARTY Local law enforcement and The
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LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR
Live music in and around The Woodlands
OCT. 7
YELBA REFUGE BAR AND BISTRO
Yelba, a performer based out of The Woodlands and born in Nicaragua, will play her Latin-inspired variety music at Refuge Bar and Bistro on Oct. 7. (Courtesy Yelba)
BACK TABLE 2301 N. Millbend Drive, The Woodlands 281-364-6400 www.backtabletx.com SEPTEMBER
www.comosocialclub.com SEPTEMBER 17 Brandon Nelson, 9 p.m. 22 23 Amanda Funes, 8 p.m., 9 p.m. 24 Isaiah Rangel, 9 p.m. 29 Ki-Ora Michelle, 8 p.m. 30 Amanda Funes, 9 p.m. CONCERT IN THE PARK 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands 281-210-3950 www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov SEPTEMBER
Sunny Sweeney is touring with an appearance in The Woodlands area in support of a new album. (Courtesy Derrek Kupish/Sunny Sweeney) FEATURED ARTIST
17 Isaiah Rangel, 6:30 p.m. 22 Ellen Radford, 6:30 p.m. 23 Isaiah Rangel, 6:30 p.m. 24 Veronica Rosales, 6:30 p.m. 29 Aleena Loren, 6:30 p.m. 30 Angela Garcia, 6:30 p.m. COMO SOCIAL CLUB 2 Waterway Square Place,
DOSEY DOE BIG BARN 25911 I-45 N., Spring 281-367–3774 www.doseydoetickets.com SEPTEMBER 29 Sunny Sweeney, 8:30 p.m.
Country singer-songwriter Sunny Sweeney will perform at the Dosey Doe Big Barn for her album release party Sept. 29. Sweeney’s most recent album, “Married Alone,” will be released Sept. 23. 8:30 p.m. $20 (obstructed seat), $30 (regular seat).
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www.doseydoetickets.com SEPTEMBER 16 Dallas Burrow, 8 p.m. 22 Clay Hollis, 8 p.m. 23 Ben Jarrell, 8 p.m. 29 Terry Rasor, 8 p.m. 30 Braydon Zink, 8 p.m. OCTOBER 01 Rick Huckaby, 8 p.m. 06 Mark Jones, 8 p.m. 08 Market Junction, 8 p.m. 13 Tyler Wilhelm Band, 8 p.m. 14 Taylor Ashton, 8:30 p.m. MAHONEY’S 24 Waterway Ave., Ste. 100, The Woodlands 832-663-5228 www.mahoneysbar.com SEPTEMBER 16 Nervous Rex, 8:30 p.m. 17 The Rikkis, 8:30 p.m. 18 AJ Santana, noon 21 Steve Garcia, 6 p.m. 22 Good Time Mu n, 8 p.m. 23 Party On Band, 8:30 p.m. 24 Vertigo, 8:30 p.m. 25 Jenna Lynn, noon 28 Nik Rincon, 6 p.m. 29 Randy Hulsey and Chris Hughes, 8 p.m. 30 The Fuse 8:30 p.m. OCTOBER 01 Adrenaline, 8:30 p.m. 07 Sonic Seduction, 8:30 p.m. 08 Not The Rachels, 8:30 p.m. 09 Paige Lewis, noon 12 Joey Trevino, 6 p.m. 13 Good Time Mu n, 8 p.m. MARKET STREET 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands 281-419-4774 www.shopatmarketstreet.com 02 Justin Peña, noon 05 JB Barnett, 6 p.m. 06 Anthony Pitt, 8 p.m.
OCTOBER 09 Klockwork, 5:30 p.m. CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands 281-364-3010 www.woodlandscenter.org SEPTEMBER 16 Sammy Hagar and The Circle, 7:30 p.m. 17 Alice in Chains, 5:30 p.m. 25 ZZ Top’s Raw Whiskey Tour, 6 p.m. OCTOBER 01 Shinedown, 7 p.m. 07 Whiskey Myers, 7 p.m. 08 The Chicks, 7:30 p.m. 09 Stevie Nicks, 8 p.m. DOSEY DOE BIG BARN 25911 I-45 N., Spring 281-367–3774 www.doseydoetickets.com SEPTEMBER 16 Texas Flood, 8:30 p.m. 17 Sam Morrow, 8:30 p.m. 18 Collin Raye, 7:30 p.m. 22 John Baumann, 8:30 p.m. 23 Sundance Head, 8:30 p.m. 24 Spyro Gyra, 8:30 p.m. 25 T. Graham Brown, 7:30 p.m. 29 Sunny Sweeney, 8:30 p.m. 30 Adam Hood Band, 8 p.m. OCTOBER 02 Diamond Rio, 7 p.m. 04 Jake Bush, Gary Kyle and Daniel Holmes with Kyle Hutton, 8 p.m. 05 The Young Dubliners, 8 p.m. 06 Muscadine Bloodline, 8:30 p.m. 07 The Ventures, 8:30 p.m. 09 John Fullbright, 7:30 p.m. DOSEY DOE BREAKFAST, BBQ AND WHISKEY BAR 2626 Research Forest Drive, Ste. B, The Woodlands, 832-823-4414
Taylor Ashton, a Canadian singer and songwriter residing in Brooklyn, will bring his tour to The Woodlands in October. (Courtesy Taylor Ashton)
FEATURED ARTIST Taylor Ashton, a Brooklyn-based singer and songwriter originally from Canada, is planning a performance in The Woodlands on Oct. 14. Before his solo career, he was a part of the band Fish and Bird. Ashton released his rst album in 2020 and plans to release a new album in 2022. According to information from the artist, his music is in uenced by Joni Mitchell, Bill Withers, Randy Newman, and old-time and Celtic folk
music. 8:30 p.m. $20 (advance tickets), $25 (at the door). DOSEY DOE BREAKFAST, BBQ AND WHISKEY BAR 2626 Research Forest Drive, Ste. B, The Woodlands 832-823-4414 www.doseydoetickets.com OCTOBER 14 Taylor Ashton, 8:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 22 Rapture, 6 p.m. 29 Nobody’s Fool, 6 p.m. OCTOBER
SEPTEMBER 16 The Others, 8 p.m. 17 Unique Soul Band, 8 p.m. 23 Jimmie Hunter, 8 p.m. 24 Billy Pope, 8 p.m. 30 Justin Leblanc, 8 p.m. OCTOBER 01 Billy Pope, 8 p.m. 07 Yelba, 8 p.m. 08 Billy Pope, 8 p.m. 14 Jimmie Hunter, 8 p.m. 15 Unique Soul Band, 8 p.m.
06 Joilux Band, 6 p.m. 13 Gary Kyle, 6 p.m. REFUGE BAR AND BISTRO 24 Waterway Ave., Ste. 110, The Woodlands 713-389-5674 www.refugeinthewoodlands.com
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TRANSPORTATION UPDATES
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SIGN REPLACEMENT ONGOING Montgomery County Precinct 3 has installed new crosswalk signs along Spring Trails Park Drive and Spring Trails Bend as well as other faded signs in school zones and other areas in Precinct 3. The sign department is also working with the county’s Tra c Operations Department to replace overhead street signs at intersections with tra c sig- nals throughout the precinct, and the program will continue in the upcoming months, according to a news release from Precinct 3. The re ected sheeting used will provide greater luminescence and legibility, according to Precinct 3. Other ongoing maintenance projects a ecting roads in Precinct 3 include crack sealing on Grogans Mill Road, Elan Boulevard and Birnham Woods Drive, according to the county.
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Cost: $8.2 million Funding sources: Montgomery County Precinct 3, Harris County Precinct 3 2 Gosling Road Segment 3 widening Construction is underway on a proj- ect to widen Gosling Road from two to four lanes with a raised median between West Rayford Road and Creekside Forest Drive in the Creekside Park area. Timeline: second quarter 2021-fourth quarter 2022 Cost: $7.4 million Funding source: Harris 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 91% complete as of a September report. Timeline: July 2018- rst quarter 2023 Cost: $24.35 million Funding sources: federal funds, Texas Department of Transportation
4 FM 1488 widening to I-45 A Texas Department of Transportation project to add raised medians along FM 1488 began in August, accord- ing to TxDOT. The project spans from Mostyn Drive in Magnolia to I-45. The proj- ect was awarded to ISD Contracting Inc. Timeline: August 2022-second quarter 2025 Cost: $10.23 million Funding sources: TxDOT, federal funds COMPLETED PROJECTS 5 Birnham Woods Drive widening A project to widen Birnham Woods Drive resulted in two lanes in each direc- tion in addition to a left-turn lane at Birnham Woods and Waterbend Cove and at Birnham Woods and Lexington Boule- vard. The project was originally slated for 420 days beginning in March, but it was substantially completed Aug. 10. Timeline: March-August Cost: $2.99 million Funding source: Montgomery County Precinct 3
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Work on a new bridge is underway over Spring Creek as part of a 14- to 15-month project to widen Gosling Road to four lanes between Creekside Forest Drive and Gatewood Reserve Lane. The project is a joint e ort between Montgomery County Precinct 3 and Harris County Precinct 3. According to Montgomery County Precinct 3, contractor NBG Constructors had com- pleted cement pours as of Aug. 15, and the median crossovers were completed on the north side of the project. The project will create two 12-foot lanes in each direction as well as the two additional lanes for a 1,817-foot bridge over Spring Creek. Timeline: December 2021-early 2023
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ENVIRONMENT
Drought effects on MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Drought DAMAGE
The drought in 2022 was the most severe for Montgomery County since 2011.
Moderate drought
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DROUGHT DAMAGE
Township eyes drought management in dry year The abnormally dry conditions affecting most of Texas this year, including Montgomery County, had receded as of Sept. 8 due to increas- ingly frequent rainfall. However, drought management October, the township may need to draw from those limited supplies, officials said. Future solutions could include BY VANESSA HOLT in Stage 1 of its drought management plan, which includes checking on ponds when they reach 50% capacity to guard against pond health issues. Chief Operating Officer Chris
Droughts have caused up to $50 billion in
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purchasing water through the San Jacinto River Authority or finding ways to increase rainwater flow to the ponds most affected during droughts. According to township officials, if the oxygen level in ponds reaches 50%, water can be added, but additional strategies for obtain- ing that water may be needed. “OUR PONDS ARE STILL SUFFERING, AND IT’S DISHEARTENING TO SEE.” LARRY TAYLOR, THE WOODLANDS RESIDENT As of early September, the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated long-term drought conditions were expected to remain but improve in parts of southern Montgomery County. The U.S. Drought Monitor estimated Montgomery County rainfall was 2.79 inches below normal in July. Rainfall totals for August were not available as of Sept. 8. Several residents who spoke during the board meeting disagreed with the township’s assessment and said a better long-term plan is needed to keep ponds filled in future droughts. As of late August, the township was
Nunes said enacting conservation measures rather than adding more water to the system is preferred due to limits on pumping. Nunes said if nine township ponds were filled with 1 foot of water, it would exceed its 9.5 million-gallon limit. Due to conservation efforts, Nunes said water consumption has gone down from 200 gallons per person to 91 gallons per person over 10 years, a 43% decrease. Other measures such as computerized irrigation have saved 24.3 million gallons a year, Nunes said. “To me, that means water conser- vation efforts are working,” he said. Nunes said healthier looking bodies of water such as Lake Paloma are fed by runoff. In addition to ponds, however, the long-term health of township trees is also an issue during droughts, Nunes said. A total of 532 dead trees were removed in the township in 2022 as of the Aug. 24 meeting, officials said. “We’re looking at a message from The Woodlands Fire Department and talking about what we can do with dead trees,” Nunes said. He said residents can check the condition of a tree by attempting to insert a screwdriver into the ground near the roots. If it will not penetrate the soil, slow watering is needed to
has been on the radar in The Wood- lands area since severe droughts in 2009-12 because of its 7,000 forested acres and many bodies of water, township officials said. As a result the township has been reviewing its conservation practices this year, officials said. Some residents have said that efforts to maintain water levels in some of the township’s ponds were not enough, citing low water levels and other conditions they said seemed dangerous for wildlife. Resident Larry Taylor said at the Aug. 24 meeting he estimated the ponds were 4 feet lower than normal in August despite some other area bodies of water such as Lake Paloma being back at a healthy level. “We’re looking for answers or resolution to somehow increase the drainage or the runoff to improve these ponds,” Taylor said. “Our ponds are still suffering, and it’s dishearten- ing to see.” Township officials addressed the topic Aug. 24, stating while the drought was cause for vigilance, it had not resulted in conditions deteriorating to where the township needed to dip into the 9.5 million gallons it has available at nine local wells to fill ponds. If drought conditions return in September and
Dead trees and pine needles can be a fire hazard, but residents can check tree health and perform maintenance to improve safety. Testing TREE HEALTH
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If a screw- driver cannot be inserted into the ground near a tree, it needs to be watered. Remove pine needles Needles on roofs are a safety hazard. Call for help Covenant administration can
advise on dead tree removal at 281-210-3800.
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hydrate the tree. Fire Chief Palmer Buck said dry debris such as pine needles in gutters and on rooftops can be a conduit for accelerating fires and should be removed by residents. Throughout township-owned land, reforested trees are watered, but watering all of the trees on the town- ship’s 2,800 acres of public property is not practical, Nunes said.
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CONCERT IN THE PARK THURSDAYS 6-8:30 P.M. SEPT. 22 Rapture SEPT. 29 Nobody’s Fool OCT. 6 JoiLux Band WINE WALK OCT. 13 Gary Kyle OCT. 20 Fab 5 OCT. 27 Mojiles Enjoy Concert in the Park while strolling to any of the signature restaurants and shops throughout Market Street. Coolers, picnic baskets, blankets & lawn chairs are welcome. Please, no tents, no tables & no glass.
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