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, 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 tra c 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 o ce. 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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