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THE WOODLANDS EDITION VOLUME 8, ISSUE 12 | AUG. 13-SEPT. 9, 2019

Diverse plans tackle tourism challenges New attractions, bookings aim to keep hotel tax revenue flowing BY ANDREWCHRISTMAN AND VANESSA HOLT Aer several years of gains in hotel occu- pancy and sales tax revenue in The Wood- lands, has seen less robust growth, leading ocials and hospitality industry leaders to speculate about how to grow the local tourist trade. Although hotel tax revenue in The Wood- lands is up % midway through the year, growth is slower than projected, township ocials said. The township had budgeted for .% growth this year, said Monique Sharp, assistant general manager for nance and administration. Plans to increase tourist appeal include a million renovation of The Wood- lands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center this summer as well as the possible development of a new performing arts center on the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion property. In addition, Visit The Woodlands—for- merly known as the Convention and Vis- itors Bureau—has launched a revamped tourism eort this year and increased

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Study seeks to ease congestion and crashes TxDOT targets improved safety, mobility on FM 1488 BY BEN THOMPSON The Texas Department of Transportation is reviewing trac, safety and mobility conditions along roughly miles of FM as part of an ongoing study of the corri- dor stretching from FM to I-. In The Woodlands area, FM ’s nearly miles between I- and FM have grown busier and more hazardous, according to TxDOT data. That stretch of road contains over access points, and some daily trac counts there have risen by thousands of vehicles since . Annual vehicle crash counts on that portion of the

The Texas Department of Transportation’s plans for the future of FM 1488 could bring several mobility-related recommendations to address crashes and congestion.

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Learn about issues with traffic and tourism

, and community leaders are exam- ining how to continue to attract more visitors to the area. Lastly, it is that time of year again as fall approaches, and back-to-school preparations are underway for the - school year. For some of us that is a welcome reprieve, while others will nd themselves sad as the school bus drives away. However, if you are looking for a preschool in the area, our annual guide (see Page ) should help. Make sure to bookmark our website, communityimpact.com, and visit oen to stay informed of daily news and the latest business openings.

Readers frequently ask about mobility and congestion along the FM corri- dor with the residential and commercial growth over the last decade. In one of this month’s front-page stories we explain the Texas Department of Transportation study intended to explore mobility along FM and how improvements may be made to accommodate the nearly dou- bled trac along the corridor since . In our other front-page story we exam- ine tourism in and around The Wood- lands and how it can be a source of local revenue. The Woodlands saw growth in tourism the past several years, but hotel tax revenue has slowed at the start of

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Aer nearly two years of closure following Hur- ricane Harvey, the Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center reopened Aug. . The center, located at Riley Fuzzel Road, was fully renovated aer ooding. Approximately feet of water ooded the Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center during Hurricane Harvey in August , causing major damage to the ,-square-foot facility, which includes a nature center and previously housed a Sheri’s Patrol Dis- trict oce. As a result of the renovation, it now also includes a community center that is available for residents to use. Nearby trails remained open during the two-year closure. The complex originally opened in on a .-acre site donated by the Spring Trails mas- ter-planned community and provides educational material about the wildlife and nature in south Montgomery County. What happened to the Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center?

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I was asked the other day if there will be a recession beginning later this year or next. My reply was that, indeed, economic data both domestically and especially globally has been soft recently, but central banks around the world will continue to “address” these issues with easy monetary policies. In the U.S. the current expansion would appear to be long in the tooth, to say the least, as it has lasted more than twice the typical expansion cycle. But, what has been different about this expansion is that growth has been muted and it has been accompanied by very little inflation. These factors would seem to account for the length of this particular cycle. Yes, we will have another recession at some point, but don’t let that disrupt your investment plan. Trying to time economic cycles can be detrimental to your long term investment success. MONTHLYCOMMENTARY For our daily commentary and all disclosures, visit www.chjwealthmanagement.com 10200 Grogan’s Mill Road, Suite 340 • 281-298-2700

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professional mixologist to give customers hands-on training for pouring and mixing a cocktail. Each class features three cocktail recipes customers can learn how to pour and mix. Three classes are offered each day fromWednesday through Saturday, with group accommodations available. 713-598-0006. www.diycocktailshtx.com 5 A new Tropical Smoothie Cafe opened in the Augusta Woods Shopping Center on July 12. The fast-casual eatery, located at 25640 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. A, Tomball, serves both classic and superfood smoothies in addition to sandwiches, flatbreads, quesadillas, wraps and bowls. The smoothie chain also has local stores in Shenandoah and Magnolia, with a new Spring location on FM 2920 also planned. 346-336-6390. www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com 6 WeWork’s newest Houston-area coworking space opened July 1 in Hughes Landing. The office, located at 1725 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands, offers 52,000 square feet of office space across two floors and can hold around 1,000 desks. Office amenities include on- site parking; support and cleaning staff; and access to conference rooms, common areas and phone booths. 646-491-9060. www.wework.com 7 Regions Bank opened in early July at 25830 Kuykendahl Road, Spring. The new location features walk-up and drive-up video banking ATMs. The business offers banking services, including checking, savings and mortgage lending. 800-734-4667. www.regions.com 8 Ketamine Infusions Centers of Texas began accepting clients at 61 Carlton Woods Drive, Ste. 105, The Woodlands, on July 1. The clinic offers ketamine-infusion therapy intended to relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety. 281-500-6096. www.infusionsoftexas.com 9 The projected opening for the Star Cinema Grill movie theater in CityPlace at Springwoods Village, located at 1495 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring, has been pushed to September, according to Jason Ostrow, Star Cinema Grill’s vice president of development. The newmovie theater was COMING SOON

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2 Zanti Cucina Italiana opened July 16 at 10000 Research Forest Drive, Magnolia, in the Westgate Crossing Shopping Center. The restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine such as handmade pasta prepared daily, pizza, appetizers and entrées, such as braised lamb osso bucco. Zanti Cucina Italiana also offers dessert items, wine and spirits. 281-259-1300. www.zanticucina.com 3 Dogtopia TheWoodlands North opened June 24. The 5,700-square-foot

dog housing and training facility, located at 463 FM 1488, Conroe, is family-owned and -operated and provides obedience classes, day care, overnight boarding and spa services. Dogtopia’s playrooms also feature webcam access for pet owners. 832-308-3664. www.dogtopia.com 4 Owner Kricket Staver planned to open DIY Cocktails on Aug. 7, after press time, at 907 Honea Egypt Road, Ste. B, Magnolia. The business provides classes led by a

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1 Americana-inspired restaurant and bar Citizens Grill opened June 17. The eatery is located at 315 Enclave Drive, Ste. 300, Conroe, and serves a variety of American favorites in addition to wine and a beer menu featuring more than two dozen brews from around Texas and the Greater Houston area. 936-320-0022. www.citizensgrill.com

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first announced in February 2018 and was originally anticipated to open in early 2019. However, in January the anticipated opening was delayed to June. The 1,400- seat theater will feature 10 dine-in service auditoriums and one additional theater with a meeting space included for private

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Ste. 450, Fish & Camarón serves a variety of dishes centered around the namesake fish and shrimp as well as featured ceviche- and shrimp-based cocktails. Menu items include tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, salads, soups, sandwiches and seafood plates with salsa and plain tostadas available to go. Fish & Camarón also operates a Creekside Park restaurant on Kuykendahl Road that launched in March 2017. 713-389-5363. www.fishandcamaron.com 14 Texas-based technology support company Your Business Solutions marked its 15th year in The Woodlands on July 14. The business, located at 21 Waterway Ave., Ste. 300, The Woodlands, offers services including information technology project management, cybersecurity, video surveillance, help desk support and cloud computing. YBS also has offices in Midland and northern Dallas. 713-589-3111. www.ybs.us 15 Irving-based Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group announced June 24 it had entered into an acquisition agreement with the private equity firm L Catterton, expected to be completed later this year. Del Frisco’s operates four restaurant brands throughout the country, including Barcelona Wine Bar, bartaco, Del Frisco’s Grille and Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House. Del Frisco’s Grille operates one restaurant in The Woodlands, located at 1900 Hughes Landing Blvd., Ste. 500, which opened in 2015. 281-465-0300. www.delfriscosgrille.com/woodlands 16 Silverado Memory Care was acquired by Portland-based Frontier Management LLC on July 1 and is now operating as Auberge at TheWoodlands . Located at 7950 Bay Branch Drive, The Woodlands, it offers memory care services for residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. 281-681-8000. www.aubergethewoodlands.com NEWOWNERSHIP

rentals. 713-383-7827. www.starcinemagrill.net 10 A new early education and day

care facility, Primrose School of The Woodlands at Hughes Landing , is anticipated to open in August. The school is located at 1720 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands, and will open under the ownership of Don and Arlena McLaughlin. The Hughes Landing school will feature programming focused on academic learning and social and physical development for children ages 6 weeks- 5 years. 281-292-7400. www.primrosehugheslanding.com 11 A new school offering Montessori education for children from pre-K through high school will open in The Woodlands area this summer. The Grove Community School , located at 3305 Red Bird Lane, Conroe, will offer academics for students from 18 months to 12th grade with additional programming, such as art, music, foreign language and physical education. The Grove is expected to open Aug. 14. 281-706-2498. Compounding plans to open a new location in The Woodlands area. The drugstore currently operates a Kingwood location under the name Greenpath Pharmacy, and the new store—located at 10161 Hwy. 242, Ste. 130, Conroe— is expected to open by early fall. The independent pharmacist fills regular prescriptions as well as individually prepared medications and offers services such as medication therapy management and medication consulting. 832-445-0500. www.greenpathpharmacy.com www.thegrovewoodlands.com 12 Greenpath Pharmacy &

Lovebeans Coffeehouse , offering drinks, sweets and snacks, will open in late August at 8522 Creekside Forest Drive, Ste. D100, The Woodlands. Lovebeans will serve drinks, including coffee, tea and smoothies, alongside small plates and pastries. The coffeehouse will also sell its own branded chocolate and a family-inspired cookbook, with proceeds going to charity. Lovebeans owner Beth Ferester said she plans to spon- sor regular charity events at the cafe. 713-503-7283. www.lovebeanscoffeehouse.com

care in a centralized setting. The unit also houses Montgomery County’s first epilepsy monitoring unit. The new unit features 12 beds, customized patient rooms and family areas, specially designed beds for helping treat spine injuries and up to eight beds devoted to epilepsy admissions. 713-897-2300. www.memorialhermann.org.

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13 The Woodlands-based seafood restaurant Fish & Camarón marks its fifth anniversary in Sterling Ridge on Aug. 1. Located at 9950 Woodlands Parkway,

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A new Jax Burgers Fries & Shakes opened July 12 in Spring. The restaurant is located in the Harmony Shopping Plaza at 3555 Rayford Road, Ste. 70, and features menu items such as burgers, sandwiches, chicken, hot dogs, french fries and desserts. The Spring- based Jax opened its first eatery in 2010. Jax also offers event catering through its food truck. 346-224-2167. www.jaxburgers.com

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of products including tools, hardware, lighting, paint, garden supplies, outdoor equipment and grills. All Star Ace also features a boutique area selling toys, gifts, children’s clothing, home decor and accessories. Key-cutting and product assembly and delivery services are now available, and phone and tablet repair will be offered in the future, according to owner Andy Kerman. A grand opening for the store will take place in September, Kerman said. 346-278-5080. www.acehardware.com

learning for students ages 3-21, focusing on life and behavioral skills, according to Communications Director Hailey Elder. The property, formerly occupied by Sojourn Baptist Church’s Sojourn Academy, will be shared with All Nations Community School, also opening this fall. Both locations have

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2 Dentistry chain Mint Dentistry is antic- ipating an Aug. 9 opening, after press time, at its newest location at 19073 I-45, Ste. 185, Shenandoah. Mint Dentistry offers a variety of services and features in its loca- tion, including massage treatment chairs during an appointment and cosmetic, restorative, general and sedation dentistry. Walk-ins are accepted at the Shenandoah branch, but appointments are preferred. 713-692-6468. https://woodlands.mintdentistry.com 3 All Star Ace Hardware opened June 25 in Spring. The hardware store at 3789 Rayford Road is one of thousands of Ace locations worldwide, with a stock

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1 Fajita Pete’s marked the grand open- ing of its first The Woodlands-area location in the BirnhamWoods Marketplace on July 20. The Tex-Mex chain’s new restau- rant, located at 4127 Riley Fuzzel Road, Ste. 400, Spring, serves Mexican entrées and dishes including fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, tacos, sides and desserts. The eatery also offers beer and frozen margar- itas, which are available to go. Fajita Pete’s now operates restaurants around Houston, Dallas and College Station taking dine-in, delivery and catering orders. 832-616-3083. www.fajitapetes.com

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5 Woodlands Strength and Condition- ing celebrated its five-year anniversary in July. The gym is located at 22820 I-45 N., Ste. 4N, Spring, but it will relocate to 27539 W. Hardy Road, Spring, later this summer. The gym offers equipment and coaching for strength and fitness. The new build-out includes new bathrooms, a lounge area and a bigger parking area. 281-881-6538. www.woodlandsstrength.com

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The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its 41st annual Chairman’s Ball. The chamber also honors outgoing chairman Stuart Lapp as part of the event. 6 p.m.-midnight. $150 (ticket starting price). The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, 1601 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. 281-363-8113. www.woodlandschamber.org

Rubber ducks are set afloat as a fundraiser for the Community Assistance Center. The event is free, but ducks can be adopted for a fee. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5-$100 (adoptions). Rob Fleming Aquatic Center, 6535 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-516-7348. www.duckrace.com/thewoodlands

Visitors can see vehicles from The Woodlands Car Club to raise money for charity during a car show. Donations are accepted and donated to a local charity. 7-11 a.m. Free. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. www.facebook.com/twccforacause

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Texas secretary of state’s election division website. 800-252-8683. www.votetexas.org 20 TOMBALL ISD BEGINS SCHOOL Students at Tomball ISD will head back into classrooms for the 2019-20 school year. Families can contact the district for individual school start times. Tomball ISD, 310 S. Cherry St., Tomball. 281-357-3100. www.tomballisd.net SEPTEMBER 01 ENJOY SCHEDULED LABOR DAY ACTIVITIES Celebrate a day off in The Woodlands with a variety of activities for the family, such as free face painting, live music, fireworks and a pie-eating contest. 5-9 p.m. Free. Waterway Square, 31 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 02 LIBRARY CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY South Regional Library will be closed for the day in observation of the Labor Day weekend. South Regional Library, 2101

information about individual school start times. Conroe ISD, 3205 W. Davis St., Conroe. 936-709-7752. www.conroeisd. net. Magnolia ISD, 31141 Nichols Sawmill Road, Magnolia. 281-356-3571. www.magnoliaisd.net 17 ENJOY A PARENTS NIGHT OUT Parents can enjoy a night out while their children are entertained at a local YMCA with movies, games and snacks. The (programmember). The Woodlands Family YMCA at Branch Crossing, 8100 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands. 281-367-9622. www.ymcahouston.org 19 KNOWLOCAL ELECTION DEADLINES Candidates must file for a place on the Nov. 5 general election ballot in local political subdivisions by 5 p.m. The date is also the deadline for governing bodies to order a general election or an election on a measure. Information about important local election dates and other information pertaining to elections can be found on the event is open to children ages 3-12. 6-10 p.m. $20 (facility member), $25

THEWOODLANDS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM EVENTS 4775W. PANTHER CREEK DRIVE, STE. 280, THEWOODLANDS 281-465-0955 www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org August 14 Lego read and build, 11:30 a.m. 15 Shadow puppet theater, 11 a.m. 15 Prelude Sing-A-Long concert, 11:30 a.m. 21 Science Madness, 10 a.m.-noon 22 Shadow puppet theater, 11 a.m. 23 Author visit with Cheryl Pilgrim, 11 a.m. 26 Legoology, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 27 Boogie Bash, 11 a.m. 28 Nifty Nature, 10 a.m.-noon 29 Shadow puppet theater, 11 a.m. 30 Storybook theater, 11 a.m. 16 Storybook theater, 11 a.m. 17 Legoology, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dozens of restaurants participate in the annual Houston Restaurant Weeks, which began in August and will continue until early September. Diners at participating locations can select from special event menus benefiting regional food banks. www.houstonrestaurantweeks.com 13 THROUGH 16 ATTEND A BUDGETWORKSHOP The Woodlands Township board of directors discusses budget matters prior to public hearings Aug. 28 and Sept. 4. The Woodlands Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 14 RETURN TO SCHOOL IN CONROE, MAGNOLIA ISDS The 2019-20 school year is scheduled to begin for students in Conroe and Magnolia ISDs. Families can contact the district for annual budget is set to be adopted Sept. 12. 8:30 a.m.-noon. Free. The

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WINE,WOMENANDSHOES WATERWAYMARRIOTT SEPT. 12 The breast cancer charity event features wine tastings, auctions and shopping. 5:30-9 p.m. $100 (ticket). The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive,

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CELEBRATE PRIDE AT FESTIVAL TOWN GREEN PARK

Amateur and professional artists showcase their works on Market Street in this annual gathering, which also features live music, demonstrations and children’s activities. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. 281-419-4774. www.shopatmarketstreet.com

Attendees of the second annual The Woodlands Pride event can expect guest speakers, food trucks, special performances and vendors showing their support for the LGBTQIA community. The event is open to the public. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. www.thewoodlandstxpride.org

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Texas. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Houston Advanced Research Center, 8801 Gosling Road, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandsgreen.org 13 COME OUT FOR A BINGONIGHT Residents can bring the family out for a free bingo night in The Woodlands. Prizes are awarded to winners. 6:30-8 p.m. $5. The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-516-7348. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

Twin Towers in 2001. 7:30-8:30 a.m. Free. The Woodlands Central Fire Station, 9951 Grogan’s Mill Road, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 12 LEARN ABOUT LOCAL NATURE The Woodlands GREEN lecture series “AWalk in the Woods” resumes in September. Lectures are held on the first Thursday of each month, and registration is required. The events highlight wildlife species, habitat and history in Southeast

a gathering to thank and remember area first responders. The event features a presentation of colors, honor guard and a guest speaker. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 11 REMEMBER VICTIMS OF SEPT. 11 ATTACKS The Woodlands Township hosts a gathering for residents to honor the men and women who were killed during the attack on the

Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 936-442-7727. www.countylibrary.org 02 CONTINUE TRASH PICKUP Trash services in The Woodlands Township will not be interrupted by the holiday weekend and will be picked up according to the usual schedule. Residents can place their trash curbside as usual on the holiday. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 11 HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS The Woodlands Township is hosting

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August 13 Crafternoons, 1:30 p.m.

27 Teen movie night, 5:30 p.m. 28 Family storytime, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. 29 Adult movie matinee, 1 p.m. September 2 Closed for Labor Day 3 Teen volunteer orientation, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Toddler storytime

“Kid Authors Attack”

Mondays, 9:15 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Aug. 23, Sept. 13 and 27, 10-11:30 a.m.

13 Teen De-stress Sesh, 5:30-8 p.m. 15 Adult nonfiction book club, 1 p.m. 16 Needlecrafters: Knit and Stitch, 9:30-11 a.m. 17 Craft fun, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 20 Teen Monopoly competition, 5:30-8 p.m. 27 Crafternoons, 1:30 p.m.

Preschooler storytime

Adult fiction book club Aug. 27, 1 p.m.

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

“Baby andMe” storytime

Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.

Findmore or submit 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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Live music in and around The Woodlands LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR DOSEY DOE BIG BARN 25911 I-45 N., TheWoodlands 281-367-3774 www.doseydoe.com August 15 Caleb & the Homegrown Tomatoes, 8:30 p.m. September 1 Mark Wills, 7:30 p.m.

5 Matt Lemmler, 8:30 p.m. 6 Adrian Belew, 8:30 p.m. 7 Jeff Coffey and Chris Rodriguez, 8 p.m. 12 Popa Chubby, 8:30 p.m. 13 Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals, 8:30 p.m. BAKER ST. PUB&GRILL 25Waterway Ave., TheWoodlands 281-362-7431 www.bakerstreetpub.com/ the-woodlands August 15 Vertigo, 10 p.m. 16 Bad Boyfriend, 10 p.m. 17 Cold Shot, 10 p.m.

16 Seth James, 8:30 p.m. 17 The DDBBQ featuring

Kelly Peters Trio, 6:30 p.m.

17 Bagwell, 8:30 p.m. 18 Ben Danaher, 7:30 p.m. 20 Jake Ward, 8 p.m. 21 The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience, 8 p.m. 22 Tim Rushlow with Jody Booth & Chuck Allen Floyd, 8:30 p.m. 23 Tracy Lawrence, 8:30 p.m. 24 Elvis tribute, Kraig Parker, 8:30 p.m. 25 Blue Water Highway Band, 7:30 p.m. 29 Jake Shimabukuro, 8:30 p.m. 30 Texas Flood, 8:30 p.m. 31 Dave Koz & Friends, Summer Horns featuring Gerald Alght, Rick Braun, Kenny Lattimore and Aubrey Logan, 8:30 p.m.

22 Goodtime Muffin, 10 p.m. 23 Goodtime Muffin, 10 p.m.

24 Sick Duck, 10 p.m. 29 Terrence Fisher and

Ashley Crawford, 10 p.m.

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CHRIS YOUNG CYNTHIAWOODSMITCHELL PAVILION

30 Flashpoint, 10 p.m. September 5 Hurricane Joe, 10 p.m. 6 Swagger, 10 p.m. 7 The Goods, 10 p.m. 12 Zach Tate, 10 p.m. 13 OMG, 10 p.m.

Chris Young is joined by fellow country artists Chris Janson and the LoCash duo in The Woodlands this summer on the nationwide Raised on Country tour. Young’s library of hits includes songs such as “Losing Sleep,” “Sober Saturday Night,” “Think Of You” and “I’m Comin’ Over.” 7:30 p.m. $30-$99.75. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 281-364-3010. www.woodlandscenter.org

WORTHWHILE CONVERSATIONS AFTER MEETING THE “TERMINATOR”…

“THE TERMINATOR”??? From the movie…, but we mean those corporate restructurings where long-tenured employees lose their jobs earlier than expected. If this is you, you suddenly face important financial decisions with lifelong implications. Perhaps a severance package sweetens the deal, but not always. WHAT ARE THESE IMPORTANT FINANCIAL DECISIONS? For most people, it is preserving your lifestyle. Preserving health benefits is critical. You may face decisions related to your 401(k) balance. If you have a pension, there may be elections. These decisions create interplay with other personal financial planning objectives and need context. Is your spouse employed with a menu of available employee benefits? Are you eligible to claim Social Security benefits – because, if so, meaningful dollars are on the line in coordinating your decisions with your Social Security. Pension elections are especially complicated because of life expectancy and other unique financial considerations. Even “simple” decisions – rolling over a 401(k) – can require sophisticated analysis if you have company stock as part of your account balance. SO, HAVE YOU SEEN PEOPLE MAKE MISTAKES? In 48 years, there’s little we’ve not seen. Ryan Patterson, CFA, CFP ® is our Chief

Investment Officer and oversees our Investment Committee, which includes attorneys, CPAs, and other credentialed professionals. He commented recently, “In reviewing a new client’s information, we often see prior decisions that were not well analyzed. Last year, we met with a retired employee of a major energy company who rolled their entire 401(k) balance to an IRA, missing the opportunity to extract the company stock portion tax-free under the ‘NUA Rules.’” We’ve seen people advised to roll over their 401(k) balance when it made more sense to keep the funds in the company 401(k) plan. That advice is generally from salespeople motivated by incentives to sell financial products. IS THERE A BOTTOM LINE FOR PEOPLE AFTER ENCOUNTERING THE “TERMINATOR”? Our best advice: make certain that you secure your advice from a true fiduciary. Imagine the confidence in using a firm that acknowledges its accountability to put your best interest first in 100% of their advice to you. Our team is ready to provide the client-centered fiduciary advice you expect, right here in The Woodlands. For more information, or a copy of our Form ADV, Part II, with all of our disclosures, call Craig Ivy or Larry Napier at 281 841 0707, or visit www.linscomb-williams.com.

J. Harold Williams, CPA/PFS, CFP ® , highlights the many reasons having client-centered fiduciary advice is essential to long-term success with Lauren Rich, CFP ® .

Linscomb & Williams is not an accounting firm.

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GENUWINE TASTING ROOM 6503 FM1488, Ste. 401, Magnolia 832-934-2675 www.mygenuwine.com August 13 Jazz on the Northside, 7 p.m. 15 Damon Heinrich, 7:30 p.m. 16 Justin LeBlanc, 7:30 p.m. 17 Sheri Lavo and Ain’t Nobody’s Business, 7:30 p.m. 20 Jazz on the Northside, 7 p.m. 23 Barrio Bros, 7:30 p.m. 24 Vintage Reserve, 7:30 p.m. 27 Jazz on the Northside, 7 p.m. 30 Marcus Eldridge, 7:30 p.m. 31 Mark Houlter Quintet, 7:30 p.m. September 3 Jazz on the Northside, 7 p.m. 6 Keith Rea, 7:30 p.m. 7 Marianne Troia, 7:30 p.m. 10 Jazz on the Northside, 7 p.m. 13 Ken Gaines, 7:30 p.m. 14 Nobody’s Fool, 7:30 p.m. THE CYNTHIA WOODSMITCHELL PAVILION 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, TheWoodlands 281-364-3010 www.woodlandscenter.org

August 22 Heart with Joan Jett and Elle King, 7 p.m. 23 Nelly, TLC and Flo Rida, 7 p.m. 25 Smashing Pumpkins and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds with AFI, 7 p.m. 29 Houston Symphony presents “Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert,” 8 p.m. September 8 Knotfest Roadshow featuring Slipknot with Volbeat, Gojira and Behemoth, 5:30 p.m. 11 Houston Symphony presents “A Symphony of Heroes,” 7:30 p.m. THE REFUGE BAR AND BISTRO 24Waterway Ave., Ste. 110, TheWoodlands 713-389-5674 www.refugeinthewoodlands.com August 16 Billy Pope, 8 p.m. 17 Unique Soul Band, 8 p.m. 23 Jimmie Hunter, 8 p.m. 24 The Others, 8 p.m. 30 Yelba, 8 p.m. September 6 Jimmie Hunter, 8 p.m. 7 Louis Lamb, 8 p.m. 13 Yelba, 8 p.m.

14 Unique Soul Band, 8 p.m. 20 Jimmie Hunter, 8 p.m.

ROCK THE ROWAT HUGHES LANDING Hughes Landing Band Shell, Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands 281-210-3800 www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov August 15 Flashpoint, 7 p.m. MAHONEY’S TEXISH BAR&RESTAURANT 24Waterway Ave., Ste. 100, TheWoodlands 832-663-5228 www.mahoneysbar.com August 13 Sammy Hundley, 7 p.m. 14 Robert Greaney, 7 p.m. 15 Stan G., 7 p.m. 16 Sammy Hundley, 7 p.m. 16 Sick Duck, 9:30 p.m. 17 Bad Boyfriend, 9:30 p.m. 18 Gabe Cosby, 5:30 p.m. 19 Brett Axelson, 7 p.m. 20 Paige Lewis, 7 p.m. 21 J.B. Barnett, 7 p.m. 22 Zach Tate, 7 p.m. 23 Heather Rayleen, 7 p.m. 24 Nervous Rex Trio, 9:30 p.m. 25 Austin Bradshaw, 5:30 p.m. 26 Sammy Hundley, 7 p.m. 27 Robert Greaney, 7 p.m. 28 Kelli Peters Trio, 7 p.m. 29 Anthony Pitt, 7 p.m. 30 Robert Greaney, 7 p.m. 30 Stan G., 9:30 p.m. 31 Will Carter Band, 9:30 p.m. 31 Stan G., 9:30 p.m. 23 Stan G., 9:30 p.m. 24 Anthony Pitt, 7 p.m.

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HOW ITWORKS Distracted driving still an issue in Texas Although state law prohibits texting while driving, according to the Texas Department of Transportation 1-in-5 traffic accidents in the state involve distracted driving. In effect since 2017, the lawmay contribute to the 6%decrease in crashes involving distracted driving in the past two years, according to TxDOT. TxDOT has two campaign—“Head’s Up, Texas” and the #EndTheStreakTX initiative—to help educate Texas drivers about the law and remind themof the dangers of distracted driving began this summer. The goal is to eliminate deadly accidents on Texas highways. There has been at least one traffic- related death in Texas every day since Nov. 8, 2000. The campaigns asks all Texans to commit to driving safely to help end the streak. “Our message is no longer just a public safety suggestion to urge Texans to avoid distraction while operating a vehicle; it is to remind themof the law that now forbids such activity, TxDOT Executive Director James Bass said in release. “One life lost is one toomany and distracted driving is completely preventable.”

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installed and operational when the lanes opened, Precinct 3 officials said. Timeline: September 2018-August 2019 Cost: $2.7million Funding source: Montgomery County Precinct 3 3 Gosling Road widening The project to widen Gosling Road to four lanes from south of Flintridge Drive to the Village of Creekside Park is in the design phase. The project includes widening the southbound bridge over Spring Creek. Har- ris County Precinct 4 will oversee the joint project withMontgomery County Precinct 3. Timeline: TBD Cost: $4million (Montgomery County), $5.8million (Harris County) Funding sources: Montgomery County Precinct 3, Harris County Precinct 4 4 FM2978 widening The project will widen FM2978 from two to four lanes with a center turn lane fromFM 1488 to south of Dry Creek in Phase 1 and from south of Dry Creek to Conroe-Hufsmith Road in Phase 2. The existing bridge over Spring Creek will also be widened. As of July, Phase 1 was 32% complete, and Phase 2 was

52% complete. Work on the bridge was 39% complete, according to Emily Black, a public information officer for the Texas Department of Transportation. Timeline: September 2018-second quarter 2021 (Phase 1), January 2018-fourth quarter 2019 (Phase 2), October 2018-third quarter 2020 (bridge) Cost: $21.3million (Phase 1), $12.9million (Phase 2), $7.6million (bridge) Funding sources: TxDOT, federal funds RECENTLYCOMPLETED 5 Woodlands Parkway widening Montgomery County Precinct 3 officials announced July 2 that theWoodlands Parkway widening was complete and new westbound lanes were open. The project widened the road from six to eight lanes from just west of I-45 to a half-mile west of Grogans Mill Road. It also added one thru lane in each direction and a right turn lane in each direction at intersections along that stretch, Precinct 3 officials said. Timeline: February 2018-July 2019 Cost: $6.8million Funding source: Montgomery County Precinct 3 N Map not to scale

The project will widen Rayford Road from four to six lanes between Lazy Lane and the Grand Parkway, construct a six-lane bridge over the Union Pacific Corp. railroad tracks, install new traffic signals and add a raised median. As of July, drainage pipe installation from the Union Pacific bridge to Brookchase was completed, and crews were completing the outside lanes fromRayford Bend to the bridge, Montgomery County Precinct 3 officials said. Timeline: April 2017-late 2019 Cost: $53million Funding source: Montgomery County Precinct 3 2 BirnhamWoods Drive improvements The project to widen BirnhamWoods Drive from two to four lanes north of Fuller Bluff Drive to north of Elan Boulevard was substantially complete in early August, Precinct 3 officials said. In July, crews finishedmedian work and striping the lanes. Signal poles at the intersections of BirnhamWoods and Elan Boulevard as well as BirnhamWoods and Legends Run were

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