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VOLUME 12, ISSUE 8 APRIL 21MAY 18, 2023
PREVENTING FUTURE FLOODING
Through Montgomery County’s ood buyout programs, a total of 73 houses have been purchased through two dierent federal grant programs.
$66.04M allocated $15.5M spent
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County plans home buyouts pending funds With funds from six ooding buy- out programs providing $66 million in assistance and 73 homes pur- chased since 2015, Montgomery County is completing its rst set of buyouts while awaiting more grant funding in May as a new hurricane season approaches. According to Montgomery County Recovery Manager Morgan Lum- bley, the county has successfully completed the buyout process for 11 homes so far in 2023, with a goal to purchase 50 by the end of the year. The county’s buyout program relies on two funding sources: the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. As of April 3, the county has received $52.4 million from the 2016-20 FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance programs and HUD’s Community Development Block Grant program for disaster recovery. BY JESSICA SHORTEN & LIZZY SPANGLER CONTINUED ON 40 Areas in south Montgomery County located near Spring Creek such as Timber Lakes Timber Ridge are prone to ooding. JESSICA SHORTENCOMMUNITY IMPACT
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Growing needs among seniors strain resources
AGING POPULATION
Over-60 population in seven ZIP codes in The Woodlands area* The over-60 population has increased more than 26% in The Woodlands area since 2016.
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1964—will all be age 65 or older in 2030, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey ve-year estimates from the Census Bureau show the median age nation- ally was 38.4 in 2021. In The Woodlands, that number was 40.4, up from 39.7 in 2016. In Shenandoah, the median age reached 60.6 in 2021, up from 46.9 ve years before.
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Agencies and nonprots in The Woodlands area are placing a greater focus on the needs of seniors, strategizing ways to close gaps in senior nutrition and transportation accessibility as the area’s population over the age of 60 grows. Members of the baby boomer generation—individ- uals born between 1946 and
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in mid-March. Body20 uses a electro-mus- cle stimulation suit, which is meant to provide the same result of several hours of a gym-based workout in a much shorter time frame while also reducing the impact on joints. The workout is available to anyone over the age of 18. The new studio is located at 4747 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 165, The Woodlands. 281-205-4535. www.body20.com 8 Eye Candy Couture opened its new location April 1 at The Woodlands Mall. This woman-owned company oers luxury clothing options as well as shoes and accessories for women. Clothing options include sets, dresses, tops, bodysuits, bottoms, rompers and jumpsuits. Eye Candy Couture is located within The Woodlands Mall at 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. www.eyecandycouturexo.com 9 Market Street conrmed on March 30 the Omega store at 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, would open on April 17, after press time. Omega sells Swiss lux- ury watches for men and women, leather watch straps, and other accessories. www.omegawatches.com COMING SOON 10 Dessert Gallery Bakery & Café has plans to open its second loca- tion at 25 Waterway Ave., Ste. A-125, The Woodlands, this summer. This cafe is best known for its cookies, bars, cakes and other handcrafted treats. This new location will serve The Woodlands community with a concept produced by Construction Concepts, new coee drinks exclusive to the location and a limited menu of Dessert Gallery favorites. The
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NOW OPEN 1 Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care opened a new center March 20 at 10868 Kuykendahl Road, The Woodlands, in the Woodlands Crossing Shopping Center, according to a news release. The facility oers care seven days a week to families in the area. The new location cares for infants as young as 1 week old as well as for children and adults, according to the release. It also oers general urgent care services for non-life-threatening conditions, on- site X-ray services, COVID-19 testing
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business oers delivery, nationwide shipping, and treats tting for a variety of dietary preferences and occasions. www.dessertgallery.com 11 Costa Fina Latin Coastal Kitchen , a Central and South American restau- rant, will open in Creekside Park at 26435 Kuykendahl Road, Tomball, this summer, according to a news release from the restaurant group. The restau- rant will be operated by the Orioli Restaurant Group and feature a casual, Latin-inspired concept with a coastal twist featuring Latin seafood specialties, starters, braised meats, steak options and housemade desserts, according to the re- lease. There will also be a bar with an ex- tensive tequila and mezcal collection as well as handcrafted signature cocktails, according to the release. www.orioli.com 12 Zoom Room Dog Training , which oers dog training classes and workshops, will open a location at 26131 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 202, Tomball, in June, franchisee Elisha Ballard said via email. The business will oer obedience and agility classes; puppy training; private training; and workshops such as therapy dog training, loose-leash walking and urban herding. Zoom Room Dog Training will also oer American Kennel Club Canine Good Citi- zen testing, Ballard said. 832-409-0017. www.zoomroom.com/location/tomball RELOCATIONS 13 Dr. Britt Wright, a therapeutic optometrist and optometric glaucoma specialist, announced the opening of his new Wright Eye Care Center of- ce 2 miles from its previous location
March 9. The new oce was moved to 4185 Technology Forest Blvd., Ste. 225, and opened April 3. Wright has been serving patients in The Woodlands for over 26 years, and his family eye care practice accepts patients from age 5 to seniors. Dr. Stephen G. Slade, a specialist in LASIK, presbyopia correc- tion and cataract surgery, serves as the surgical director. This full-service optical department provides prescription lenses, frames, sunglasses, and sport and safety eyewear. 936-297-2030. www.wrighteyecarecenter.com ANNIVERSARIES 14 The Annie B. Realty Group of EXP Realty, a real estate professional group led by Ann Buist and Trina Ho§and, is celebrating its ve-year anniversary in April. In addition to real estate services, it oers services for redesign, staging and remodeling as well as specializing market- ing and advertising campaigns. The busi- ness is based at 26403 Oak Ridge Road, The Woodlands, serving The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring, Tomball and Magnolia. 832-745-3031. www.anniebgroup.com RENOVATIONS 15 Amegy Bank is slated to open to the public May 18 at 4576 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands. The newly renovated branch will feature a mod- ernized and refreshed Branch Banking Center space, a novel client meeting and entertainment area, technology enhancements throughout the build- ing, and a consolidated and upgraded employee workspace. The new space will bring together multiple lines of business,
Azzurro Italian Coastal Cuisine oers a range of seafood dishes, including branzino bagna cauda, as well as other Italian fare.
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FEATURED IMPACT NOW OPEN Azzurro Italian Coastal Cuisine opened in The Woodlands on March 15 at 1950 Hughes Landing Blvd., Ste. 1900, in a space formerly occupied by Broken Barrel, according to a news release. The restaurant is owned by the Orioli Restaurant Group, which also created Via Emilia Italian Kitchen and Avanti Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar in The Woodlands area. “This concept is inspired by passion for food, wine and culture of the Italian coastline,” co-owner Enrique Orioli said in a statement. He said the new restaurant oers both indoor and outdoor dining with a view of Lake Woodlands. including private banking, commercial banking, business banking, commercial real estate and mortgages, according to the company. www.amegybank.com CLOSINGS 16 The Glade Arts Foundation , a The Woodlands-based cultural non- prot organization, announced in a news release and letter to the commu-
The cuisine includes Italian seafood specialties, such as octopus carpaccio and risotto di mare, true ravioli and squid ink spaghetti as well as a selection of braised meats, roasted chicken and steaks. The wine list includes classic wines as well as rare Italian wines, according to a news release. 281-310-6662. www.azzurroitaliancoastal.com
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NOW OPEN 1 Baskin Robbins opened Feb. 12 at 3784 Rayford Road, Ste. 100, Spring. Baskin Robbins is an American multi- national chain of ice cream and cake specialty shops owned by Inspire Brands. 281-323-4076. www.baskinrobbins.com 2 Fin Factory Kayak & Tackle opened Feb. 25 at 602 Rayford Road, Spring. The store has two other locations locat- ed in San Antonio and Corpus Christi.
This business sells shing equipment, kayak accessories, kayaks, camping equipment and apparel. 346-497-7733. www.nfactorycharters.com 3 The Dolly Llama Wae Master opened April 1 at 8920 Metropark Drive, Ste. 800, Shenandoah. This small business has other locations in Califor- nia, Florida, Las Vegas and Dallas. It oers a variety of wae snacks, Belgian waes with ice cream and shakes. www.thedollyllamaus.com
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ATTEND A GOLF TOURNAMENT THE WOODLANDS COUNTRY CLUB
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The Insperity Invitational returns to The Woodlands for the annual PGA golf tournament with several dates open to the public. Times vary. Free. The Woodlands Country Club tournament course, 1730 S. Millbend Drive, The Woodlands. 281-357-4653. www.insperityinvitational.com (Courtesy Insperity Invitational)
Daredevils can climb and rappel down the 31-story Woodloch Forest Tower. This event will help raise funds for Camp For All, a barrier-free camp for campers with special needs. All day. $50. Woodloch Forest Tower, 9950 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 713-686-5666. www.campforall.org (Courtesy Mauricio Ramirez)
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7-10 p.m. $60. Texas Tree Ventures, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-2048. www.texastreeventures.com 29 PARTICIPATE IN A BIRD WATCHING TOURNAMENT The Woodlands Township is holding an annual bird watching competition known as The Great Texas Birding Classic. Residents participating should bring their own lawn chairs and binoculars. Binoculars will be available to borrow.
Carlton Woods, 1 Carlton Woods Drive, The Woodlands. 281-863-5800. www.thechevronchampionship.com 22 SUPPORT ATHLETES IN THE IRONMAN TEXAS TRIATHLON The Woodlands Township is the location for the Ironman Texas Americas Championship, where spectators can watch athletes participate in various triathlon activities. Athletes will participate in a 2.4-mile point-to- point swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride on
closed toll roads and a 26.2-mile run. All day. Free. Locations throughout The Woodlands. www.ironman.com 28 TAKE TO THE TREES AT NIGHT Texas Tree Ventures is hosting a climbing event at night in a three- hour experience. Lights illuminate the course from below oering a new perspective. All children ages 6-12 require an adult to climb with them one-on-one. A ticket purchase is required for all adult supervisor climbers.
ATTEND A PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP The Chevron Championship is holding its annual Ladies Professional Golf Association event in The Woodlands for the rst time at The Club at Carlton Woods. Tickets for ages 17 and under are free. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. $20 (daily grounds ticket), $575 (weekend pass). The Club at
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Market Street is hosting its Spring Fine Arts Show, a gathering for artists in The Woodlands. Families are invited to browse, enjoy live music and participate in artist demonstrations. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Central Park, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. 281-419-4774. www.shopatmarketstreet.com (Courtesy Market Street)
6464 Creekside Forest Drive. 281-516-7348. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 06 JOIN A MULTISPORT EVENT Woodforest Bank will hold its annual race competition, the Woodforest Bank TRI. This triathlon includes participants from beginners to nationally ranked triathletes. The event culminates with a festive awards party featuring music, food and beverages. 7-11 a.m. $120 (individual), $185 (relay team). 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 07 OUTRUN HUNGER WITH FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER Montgomery County holds its 2023 Outrun Hunger event to benet programs for children, seniors and families facing hunger. The event includes a 5K trail run/walk and 1K color dash. The event also includes live music, food trucks and a children’s area. Noon-3 p.m. $30 (1K registration), $50 (5K registration). The Lake House, 1039 Lake House Drive, Conroe. 936-271-8804. www.mcfoodbank.org 07 PARTICIPATE IN A MARKSMANSHIP CHALLENGE Saddle River Range is hosting the Multi- County Crime Stoppers Marksmanship Challenge to raise money for the nonprot organization. Its mission is to
All ages are welcome. 6:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Creekside West Trailhead of the George Mitchell Nature Preserve, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 30 LEARN ABOUT CPR AT FAIR The Gulf Division of the Greater Houston American Heart Association holds its CPR Fair with instructors, demonstrations and rst responders available to answer questions. 1-3 p.m. Free. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. www.heart.org MAY 01 SEE THE CHORALE PERFORM The Woodlands Chorale presents “The Sacred Veil,” with music by Mozart, Whiteacre and Gjeilo along with a chamber orchestra. 7 p.m. $20-$25 (adult), $10 (student). Christ Church Methodist, 6363 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands. www.thewoodlandschorale.org 06 TAKE PART IN A BUG SCAVENGER HUNT The Rob Fleming Recreation Center Tree House invites residents to participate in a bug scavenger hunt. This event is for anyone interested in learning about common pollinators and bugs. 11 a.m. $10-$15. Rob Fleming Recreation Center,
The Earth Day festival is held at Northshore Park. (Courtesy The Woodlands Township)
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ATTEND AN EARTH DAY FESTIVAL MAY 13 The Woodlands Township will host an Earth Day festival with live entertainment, games, face painting and local organizations. Interactive displays feature local wildlife as well as tips for protecting waterways and recycling help law enforcement agencies gather intelligence about local felony crimes and locate wanted felony fugitives. Registration is required. 4:30 p.m. (check-in), 6 p.m. (tournament begins). $250. Saddle River Range, 4280 FM 1488, Conroe. 800-392-7867. www.multicountycrimestoppers.org 12 THROUGH 14 STOP BY A MOTHER’S DAY PHOTO OPPORTUNITY The Woodlands Market Street will have a Mother’s Day-themed photo display for visitors to create a photo memory
while teaching community members how to go green in their own homes. Those inspired to follow sustainable practices year-round are encouraged to connect with local organizations at the event, which need volunteers. The event is for all ages. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov as they treat their mothers to brunch, lunch or dinner nearby. All day. Free. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. 281-419-4774. www.shopatmarketstreet.com 14 ENJOY A MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION Market Street is holding a Mother’s Day event with brunch and live music. Reservations at Market Street restaurants are recommended. 1-3 p.m. Free. Central Park, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. 281-419-4774. www.shopatmarketstreet.com
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Live music in and around The Woodlands
CELLAR 24 6700 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands 281-419-9966 www.cellar-24.com APRIL 28 Austin Bradshaw, 6 p.m. MAY
281-367-3774 www.doseydoetickets.com APRIL 23 Malpass Brothers, 7:30 p.m. 27 GA-20, 8:30 p.m. 28 Tiany, 8:30 p.m. 29 Micky & The Motorcars, 8:30 p.m. MAY 03 Steven Curtis Chapman, 8 p.m. 04 Zoso, The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience, 8:30 p.m. 05 Dean Dillon, 8:30 p.m. 06 Pony Bradshaw, 8:30 p.m. 07 Oak Ridge Boys, 7:30 p.m. 11 Raul Malo, 8:30 p.m. 12 Tyler Halverson, 8:30 p.m. 13 Hamilton Loomis Band, 8:30 p.m. 18 Unspoken, 8:30 p.m. 19 Chris Colston, 8:30 p.m." 20 Morgan James, 8:30 p.m. DOSEY DOE BREAKFAST, BBQ & WHISKEY BAR 2626 Research Forest Drive, Ste. B, The Woodlands 832-823-4414 www.doseydoetickets.com APRIL 22 Thunderstorm Artis, 8 p.m. 25 Chris Kasper & Jarrod Dickenson, 7:30 p.m.
05 Duane Dulane, 7 p.m. 12 Jeremy Parsons, 7 p.m. 19 Matt Cobb, 6 p.m. CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands 281-364-3010 www.woodlandscenter.org APRIL 26 Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, 8 p.m. 30 “Great Scott” with The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m. MAY 05 Houston Ballet presents Jewels, 8 p.m. 06 Steve Miller with Cheap Trick, 7 p.m. 07 Santana, 7 p.m. 13 Buzzfest, 2:30 p.m. DOSEY DOE BIG BARN 25911 I-45 N., Spring
The Malpass Brothers perform classic country. (Courtesy The Malpass Brothers)
FEATURED ARTIST The Malpass Brothers perform a mix of retro and traditional country and folk music. Having spent time touring with former Hank Williams steel guitarist Don Helms and playing the Grand Ole Opry alongside artists such as Willie Nelson and Ray Price, the brothers play a variety of classic country. DOSEY DOE BIG BARN 25911 I-45 N., Spring 281-367-3774 www.doseydoetickets.com APRIL 23 Malpass Brothers, 7:30 p.m. NURSERY RD. O D D R . N
27 The Mighty Orq, 8 p.m. 28 Jared LoStracco, 8 p.m.
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May 5 Houston Ballet JEWELS 8 p.m. / 7 p.m. Gates Sponsored by The Wortham Foundation June 1 Houston Symphony TOY STORY LIVE IN CONCERT 8 p.m. / 7 p.m. Gates Sponsored by Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands June 14 Houston Symphony SYMPHONIC TRIBUTE TO ELVIS 8 p.m. / 7 p.m. Gates • Scout Day at The Pavilion! Sponsored by Huntsman July 3 Houston Symphony STAR-SPANGLED SALUTE 8 p.m. / 7 p.m. Gates • Free Event! Sponsored by ExxonMobil July 20 Houston Symphony CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE 8 p.m. / 7 p.m. Gates Sponsored by The Wortham Foundation
November 11-12 ANNUAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL AT THE PAVILION Presented by Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands November 30 CISD Student Musicians September 14 Houston Symphony BLAST OFF TO SPACE! 7:30 p.m. / 6:30 p.m. Gates • Hats O to Reading! Sponsored by Insperity October 20 Houston Symphony HOCUS POCUS POPS 7:30 p.m. / 6 p.m. Gates Sponsored by Woodforest National Bank
HOLLY JOLLY JINGLE 7 p.m. / 6 p.m. Gates • Free Event! Sponsored by KPMG
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Ben Gage is the former lead singer of The Gage Brothers, an Ohio-based bluegrass Americana band. Gage now pursues folk and blues music as he tours solo and with the Ben Gage Band. (Courtesy Ben Gage)
Morgan James is a singer and actress from Idaho who has starred in numerous musicals on Broadway in her career. She released her rst studio album, “Hunter,” in 2014. (Courtesy Morgan James)
Remi Mae is inspired by classic rock icons. (Courtesy Remi Mae)
FEATURED ARTIST Born and raised in western Colorado, Remi Mae now calls Central Texas home, where she focuses on “old soul” songwriting and singing, according to the artist. Bringing in inspiration from classic rock icons such as Bruce Springsteen and Joan Jett, Remi
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(Jimmy Buet Tribute), 6 p.m. 19 Sarah Kelly Music School, 6:30 p.m. REFUGE BAR AND BISTRO 24 Waterway Ave., Ste. 110, The Woodlands 713-389-5674 www.refugeinthewoodlands.com APRIL 28 Purple Moon Billy Pope, 8 p.m. 29 Yelba, 8 p.m. MAY 05 Jimmie Hunter, 8 p.m. 06 Purple Moon Billy Pope, 8 p.m. 12 Jimmie Hunter, 8 p.m. 13 A.J. Santana, 8 p.m. 19 Yelba, 8 p.m. 20 Unique Soul, 8 p.m. REFUGE STEAKHOUSE 8540 Creekside Forest Drive, Ste. C800, The Woodlands 832-559-8541 www.refugeinthewoodlands.com
Mae released her rst EP in early 2023. DOSEY DOE BREAKFAST, BBQ & WHISKEY BAR 2626 Research Forest Drive, Ste. B,
03 Lee Mathis, 7:30 p.m. 04 Jim Lauderdale, 8 p.m. 05 Christian Lopez, 8 p.m. 11 Scott Sean White, 8 p.m. 12 Jacob Stelly, 8 p.m. 13 John Ford Coley, 8 p.m. 17 Kaitlyn Kohler, 7:30 p.m.
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18 Remi Mae, 8 p.m. 19 Gabe Lee, 8 p.m.
20 Winston Cook, 8 p.m. MARKET STREET 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands 281-419-4774 www.shopatmarketstreet.com APRIL 27 Breakfast at Tiany’s, 6 p.m. 28 Sarah Kelly Music School, 6:30 p.m. MAY 04 Leslie Lugo, 6 p.m. 05 Sarah Kelly Music School, 6:30 p.m. 11 Mango Punch, 6 p.m. 12 Sarah Kelly Music School, 6:30 p.m.
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APRIL 28 A.J. Santana, 6 p.m. 29 Unique Soul, 6 p.m. MAY 05 Cooper Ritz, 6 p.m. 06 Jimmie Hunter, 6 p.m. 12 NLCK Band, 6 p.m. 13 Unique Soul, 6 p.m. 19 A.J. Santana, 6 p.m. 20 A.J. Santana, 6 p.m.
21 Cody HIbbard, 6 p.m. 29 Grant Gilbert, 6 p.m. MAY 06 Chad Cooke Band, 6 p.m.
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TRANSPORTATION TxDOT releases new project scope for Hwy. 242 expansion
BY JESSICA SHORTEN
connecting the Windvale and Harper’s Preserve neighborhoods in The Woodlands are no longer in the proposal due to concerns from residents regarding the structure of the paths and expansion of Hwy. 242, according to TxDOT ocials. Todd Stephens, intergovernmental relations director for the township, and township Board Vice Chair Kyle Watson are leading a task force look- ing at ways to connect the project to current path structure in The Woodlands, according to township ocials and TxDOT. Maintaining local character Chief Operating Ocer Chris Nunes said township ocials have reached out to discuss “Woodlandsifying” the project to ensure it is in line with the current design standards in The Woodlands, especially concerning landscaping and pedestrian-friendly zones. Based on current discussions between the township and TxDOT, Nunes said TxDOT has agreed to pay for the cost of landscaping materials and labor as long as the township provides funding for the design of the landscaping. The costs of the projects have not yet been established, he said. “We have had communication with TxDOT about ‘Woodlandsify- ing’ whatever is going to be put in because we believe our community’s special touches, which have been done over the course of the last 50 years to keep The Woodlands the way it is, is something we want to continue,” Nunes said.
CHANGING VISION FOR HWY. 242
Texas Department of Transportation ocials unveiled a new design plan for Hwy. 242 from FM 1488 to I-45 at a public meeting March 9, including the potential for wider turn lanes at intersections, curbed medians and 10.74 acres of land set aside for detention ponds. The public comment period for the public hearing ended March 24, which means TxDOT is moving forward on nalizing project plans with the collected feedback. Construction is expected to begin in October, but it is subject to change depending on any nal design changes and weather conditions, according to ocials. The project is fully funded by the state for $29 million, and the projected timeframe for completion is 18 months once construction begins, according to TxDOT ocials. Changes to plan The revised proposal no longer requires additional right of way for lane expansion. Instead, it relies on the existing right of way along Hwy. 242 to make room for slight widening and restriping of intersections. TxDOT would need to purchase 10.74 acres of new right of way adjacent to Hwy. 242 for the proposed project, according to TxDOT ocials at the meeting. The land would be used for three detention ponds, and no commercial or residential proper- ties would be displaced as a result of the pond construction, according to meeting materials. Additional shared-use paths
After hearing public comment opposing its proposed plans, TxDOT now plans to use existing right of way to widen Hwy. 242.
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Original plan: • Additional lanes added in both directions • Raised median • Shared-use path • 10.74 acres of detention ponds Revised plan adopted March 24: • Expanding existing right of way • Restriping intersections to improve trac • Curbs along median • 10.74 acres of detention ponds
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REGIONAL PROJECTS TxDOT proposes $100B road construction plan Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Transportation proposed on Feb. 23 a $100 billion plan to fund transportation projects across the state for the next 10 years. The Unied Transportation Program aims to maintain roadways and improve safety and congestion across Texas. According to a news release, the 2024 UTP will provide a record amount of funding for construction across Texas. The 2023 plan, which was approved in August, made $85 million available. A 2024 draft is expected in June. “Safety is a top priority for TxDOT, and these funding levels reect that,” TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams said in the release. I-45 expansion project will proceed after entities reach agreement A project to widen I-45 between Belt- way 8 and downtown Houston took a major step forward March 7 when the Federal Highway Administration announced it had reached a voluntary agreement with the Texas Depart- ment of Transportation. The FHWA has been investigating the project, known ocially as the North Houston Highway Improvement Proj- ect, since 2021 for alleged violations of the Civil Rights Act. The project has raised concerns that it unfairly harms communities of color. TxDOT has been given permission to move forward with the design and construction of the project. With an estimated cost of $9 billion, the NHHIP includes adding four managed express lanes on I-45 from downtown Houston to Beltway 8 North. Construction is expected for 2027.
1314 northbound and southbound left-turn lane and rebuilt the trac signal on Kuykendahl Road at Creekside Green Drive. The project will improve driver visibility and make it consistent with other area intersections, according to Precinct 3. Timeline: August 2022-April 2023 Cost: $800,000 Funding sources: Harris County Precinct 3, Harris County Engineering UPCOMING PROJECTS 3 David Memorial Drive extension Right-of-way clearing to extend David Memorial Drive to Hwy. 242 took place in mid-March, when materials were hauled o-site, according to engineer John Bleyl. Bidding for construction on the expansion project began in March and construction is expected to begin in June, Bleyl said. The project will take about 400 days once work commences. Timeline: June-TBD Cost: $6 million Funding sources: city of Shenandoah, city of Conroe, Montgomery County
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as the westbound Research Forest to northbound Grogans Mill. As of April 11, the westbound lane was completed, and work on the eastbound lane was delayed pending relocation of utility lines accord- ing to engineer John Bleyl. The project is being managed by Montgomery County Precinct 2. Timeline: January-August Cost: $240,000 Funding sources: Montgomery County Precinct 2, Texas Department of Trans- portation COMPLETED PROJECTS 2 Kuykendahl Road and Creekside Green Drive intersection improvement Harris County Precinct 3 modied the
4 Robinson Road realignment Oak Ridge North approved easement agreements with Entergy Texas in January to begin moving utilities to make way for the project to align Robinson Road across Hanna Road. As of April 11, Oak Ridge North ocials reported the process was still underway. Delays with Entergy’s re- location plans have set the project back to begin in August, according to city ocials. Timeline: August-late 2024 Cost: $6 million Funding sources: city of Oak Ridge North, Montgomery County Precinct 3
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1 Grogans Mill Road and Research Forest Drive turn lane construction Turn lane improvements at Research Forest Drive and Grogans Mill Road will extend the westbound acceleration lane from southbound Grogans Mill to westbound Research Forest as well
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NURIX TECHNOLOGIES Life sciences company Nurix Technologies is redeveloping a campus at 8800 Technology Forest Place, The Woodlands, with oce and laboratory space as well as amenities, including conference space, a tness center and pickleball courts, according to developer Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. Space: 318,000 square feet Timeline: rst phase opening in June
THE OFFICES ON DOWDELL A new oce development, The Oces on Dowdell, broke ground this winter. The project includes nine buildings with one to three units in each, ranging from 1,300-3,350 square feet. The rst three buildings are expected to be nished in late 2023. Space: 31,000 square feet Timeline: early 2023-late 2023
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EDUCATION Portable building needs underline issues with school capacity
BY CASSANDRA JENKINS
GROWTH OUTPACING FACILITIES Conroe ISD is adding 70 portable classrooms for 2023-24, but its needs could grow to 436 classrooms by 2027-28 if no new permanent buildings are added, ocials said.
The Conroe ISD board of trustees approved approximately $1.3 million for purchase of 70 portable class- rooms for the 2023-24 school year at a March 21 board meeting. The purchase comes as the CISD community holds a series of bond planning committee meetings this spring and summer to examine facility needs. According to a presentation given at the March 21 meeting, the need for new portable buildings grew from 24 buildings during the 2021-22 school year to 37 buildings in 2022-23 before reaching 70 for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. If no additional permanent buildings are added, the presentation stated the number of additional portable classrooms needed through the 2027-28 school year is projected to reach 436. High school campuses will need 107 classrooms; junior high campuses will need 57; intermediate campuses will need 36; and elemen- tary campuses will need 236 portable classrooms, according to the pre- sentation. Some portable buildings contain two classrooms, ocials said. Before school starts in the fall, Assistant Superintendent of Opera- tions Chris McCord said elementary campuses will add 61 of the 70 portable classrooms; Cox Intermedi- ate will get two portable classrooms; Stockton Junior High will receive three; and Grand Oaks High School will receive four. Superintendent Curtis Null said the need for portables is due to budgeting, not a lack of planning. “There are always people who will look at this and say, ‘Why didn’t
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SOUTH COUNTY LOCATIONS In the 2023-24 academic year, 15 new portable classrooms are planned at 13 Conroe ISD schools in The Woodlands area.
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you plan better?’” he said during the meeting. “In the 2019 bond, we came to the bond committee with $1.8 billion worth of needs, ... and they cut it to $807 million ... then we cut it to $654 million. We cut a lot of what would have been new buildings.” Double classroom portable buildings cost $135,820 per 24-by-26-foot build- ing, according to McCord, and the total cost for a double portable is approx- imately $300,000 including fencing, furniture, technology, electrical and other costs, he said. McCord said the cost for portable buildings is taken out of the district’s maintenance and operations budget. Null said that is the part of the budget that pays for district costs of living. McCord said many of the por- tables are located on elementary school campuses and replace
playground facilities. “When I put portables on a play- ground, I restrict the amount of space kids can play,” he said. As of the 2022-23 school year, the district is already at 102% of maxi- mum capacity overall, according to information from CISD. To address projected growth, the district formed a bond committee that began meeting in February. Null said the bond committee will play a large role in deciding the future need for portable buildings. “If the bond is called and passed, it would reduce that number [of porta- bles], but it won’t reduce the number for the next two years,” he said. “Even if we passed the bond in November, we won’t open a school building until 2025 and then some of the bigger schools not [until] 2027.”
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