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Deputy Jazmin Gonzalez (left) and Lt. Ken Washington are among ocers working in the Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable’s Oce, where detectives investigate crimes against children.
VANESSA HOLTCOMMUNITY IMPACT Funding enhances efforts to curb crimes against children
“We aggressively root out and try to arrest and bring to justice anyone who [hurts kids],” said Chris Seufert, chief prosecutor for the Internet Crimes Against Children division of the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Oce.
of 2023. The constable’s oce’s Internet Crimes Against Children/Human Tracking detectives follow up on cyber tips and partner with other law enforce- ment agencies to nd oenders and victims, Capt. Adam Acosta said.
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The Woodlands Township more than doubled its funding to the Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable’s oce in 2024 to add ocers to ght child predators—an eort that has yielded more cases and arrests in the rst half of 2024 than in all
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Veterans Day Tribute
Tuesday, November 5, is Election Day, and four at-large positions on The Woodlands Township Board of Directors will be elected, designated as positions 1, 2, 3 and 4. October 21 - Early voting by personal appearance begins November 1 - Last day of early voting by personal appearance November 5 - Election Day Election Day thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/election Tuesday, November 5, is Election Day, and four at-la positions on The Woodlands Township Board of Direct will be elected, designated as positions 1, 2, 3 and
Join The Woodlands Township for our Veterans Day Tribute, featuring a presentation of colors, inspiring musical performances, remarks by local dignitaries, a village troop donation challenge and much more. Additionally, a care package drop-off station will be available throughout the event to collect donations of items that will be sent directly to our brave troops overseas. November 11, 2024 4 to 5 p.m. Central Fire Station
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Tandem Trick-or-Treat October 18, 25 and 30 4:30 and 6 p.m. Riva Row Boat House
Haunted BINGO Night October 25 First round starts at 6:30 p.m. Rob Fleming Rec Center
Design Standards Committee Recruiting Volunteers
The Woodlands Township is recruiting candidates for volunteer positions on The Woodlands Development Standards Committee (DSC) for 2025. This committee has the responsibility to adopt and enforce standards governing property use and maintenance.
Saturday, November 2 3 to 6 p.m. Sterling Ridge Park & Ride Pumpkin Smash
Sunday, October 27 1 to 5 p.m. Rob Fleming Rec Center Trick or Treat Trail and Monster Mash
More information online at thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/covenants on all existing commercial properties. Those with experience in architecture, engineering, contracting, building code or a related field are encouraged to apply. The DSC is the only committee with the power to grant variances. The DSC also reviews requests for improvements
thewoodlandstownshiptx.gov/calendar November Magazine Peek Watch your mailbox the first week of November for the next printed issue of The Woodlands Community Magazine. This edition takes a look at the past year and also looks toward the future, including The Woodlands’ traditional community holiday events. Digital issue available November 1. issuu.com/thewoodlandstownship
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4 Brookwood Holiday Pop-Up Shop The seasonal Brookwood store will oer handcrafted holiday gifts and decor made by Brookwood Citizens. • Opened Oct. 1 • One Lakes Edge, 1950 Hughes Landing Blvd., Ste. E200, The Woodlands • www.brookwoodcommunity.org 5 Woodforest National Bank The bank opened inside H-E-B, where the branch provides full-service banking with a staed lobby and ATM services. • Opened Aug. 2 • 3601 FM 1488, The Woodlands • www.woodforest.com Home Smiles Ocials said the mobile service company is oering home maintenance services to The Woodlands area. • Opened July 15 • www.metrohouston.homesmiles.com
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6 Hugo Boss Market Street ocials said a new Hugo Boss store will open in the center before the end of the year. • Opening in late 2024 • 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands • www.hugoboss.com 7 Elite Training Creekside The boutique will focus on athletic-based training. Workouts are designed and led by a certied coach. • Opening in 2025 • 25131 FM 2978, Tomball • www.isielitetraining.com/locations/creekside-tx 8 Charm Tap House The seventh restaurant owned by Wanalee and Adam Gorelick will feature a cocktail menu and Thai bar food. • Opening in November • 525 Woodland Square Blvd., Ste. 100, Conroe • www.charmthaitx.com
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sandwiches as well as walk-in meat and dairy coolers. • Opened Sept. 10 • 536 Sawdust Road, Spring • www.gfs.com/en-us Spring 3 Activate Woodlands The venue allows guests to play in groups for 75 minutes of gaming, where participants can jump, climb, problem-solve and take part in interactive challenges. • Opened Aug. 16 • 536 Sawdust Road. Ste. C., Spring • www.playactivate.com
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1 Monkee’s of the Woodlands The store oers women’s clothing, accessories and shoes as well as women’s boutique items. • Opened Sept. 6 • 1900 Lake Woodlands Drive, Ste. 300, The Woodlands • www.monkeesofthewoodlands.com 2 Gordon Food Service The Woodlands location features grab-and-go options including gourmet popcorn, pizzas, wraps and
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9 Lotus of The Woodlands Post Oak Motor Cars will expand its brand to The Woodlands with the opening of this new, luxury car dealership, showcasing the latest models of the brand. • Opening Nov. 1 • 1501 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands • www.lotusofthewoodlands.com 10 Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam A spokesperson for the company said the new location will house six engineers in a 1,900-square-foot facility that will serve the greater The Woodlands area. • Opening in December 2025 • 128 Vision Park Blvd., Ste. 210, Shenandoah • www.lan-inc.com Acai Brasil Company ocials said the eatery will expand into The Woodlands in the next year. Acai Brasil provides a variety of bowls and beverages with a base of acai, which is a Brazilian berry similar to blueberries. • Opening in late 2025 • Location TBD • www.acaibrasilusa.com
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13 Radiance Medical Aesthetics The medical spa specializing in advanced aesthetic treatments has partnered with Formula Wellness, according to a Sept. 16 news release. • 9940 Woodlands Pkwy., Ste. 600, The Woodlands • www.woodlandsradiancespa.com 14 Jet’s Pizza The business marked its rst year on FM 1488 on Aug. 1. The franchise is known for its Detroit-style pizzas. • 3776 FM 1488, Ste. C, Conroe • www.jetspizza.com 15 Sakekawa Japanese steakhouse and hibachi grill Sakekawa celebrated 20 years of service in September, with 10 years at its Research Forest location in October, sta members said. • 4221 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands • www.sakekawa.com 16 Jack Staggs Counseling Clinic Sam Houston State University’s Jack Staggs Counseling Clinic celebrated its 20th anniversary in September, 17 Swirl The Lone Star College-Montgomery magazine Swirl marked its 25th anniversary during an event on Sept. 19, according to a news release. • 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe • www.lonestar.edu/swirl 18 Texas Autism Academy A collaboration between the school and Sam Houston State University was announced Sept. 4, through which SHSU students will teach high school-level biology labs. according to a Sept. 5 news release. • 3380 College Park Drive, Conroe • www.shsu.edu
19 Original ChopShop The restaurant opened its new location in The Woodlands on Sept. 18, providing a variety of dine- in and to-go meals focused on nutrition, according to a news release. Original ChopShop provides a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner options for customers, with menus geared toward a variety of dietary restrictions. • Opened Sept. 18 • 10720 Kuykendahl Road, The Woodlands • www.originalchopshop.com
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11 Volume Music The record store moved locations within the Sawdust Plaza, the owners said. Volume Music specializes in CDs, vinyl records and music memorabilia. • Relocated in mid-September • 418 Sawdust Road, Spring • www.volumemusic.net 12 JK Dentistry Owned and operated by Dr. Jaimie Kocian, the new oce will allow for additional space. JK Dentistry will operate out of the current oce at 2520 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 100 in The Woodlands until the move. • Relocating TBD • 4185 Technology Forest Blvd., Ste. 230, The Woodlands • www.jkdentistry.com
20 Cellipont Bioservices On Oct. 7, the cell therapy company based in The Woodlands announced Darren Head as its new CEO. • 9501 Lakeside Blvd., The Woodlands • www.cellipont.com
Closings
21 Che Tano Argentine Cuisine Ocials conrmed in a Sept. 10 email the restaurant closed. • Closed in September • 24211 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 120, Tomball • www.orderchetano.com
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on Sept. 23. The facility o ers 25-yard handgun and archery lanes, a 100-yard ri e range, an in-house cafe, and a full-scale retail and service shop. • 28075 Robinson Road, Conroe • www.copendero.com 6 Fordham at Harmony The community for adults 55-plus marks its rst anniversary in November. The facility o ers one- and two-bedroom living spaces with amenities such as a pool and tness center. • 3640 Harmony Commons Drive, Spring • www.fordhamatharmony.com 5 Knead Me Bakery Anthony and Kristy Tamayo said they have plans to open their rst storefront for Knead Me Bakery by mid-November to o er their baked goods. Knead Me Bakery o ers dough kneaded by hand with eggs from pasture-raised, free-range hens as well as using unbleached ours, old-fashioned oats and no preservatives. • Opening in mid-November • 8920 Metropark Drive, Shenandoah • www.kneadmebakery.com
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1 R&B Tea The Taiwanese bubble tea and co ee company opened a new location, o ering tea with a variety of fruit, boba and cream inclusions. • Opened Sept. 21 • 3478 Discovery Creek Blvd., Ste. 300, Spring • www.rbteausa.com 2 Dental Care of Woodloch The dental facility o ers oral health services, cosmetic dentistry, crowns, impacts, dentures, oral surgery and other services. • Opened Sept. 20
3 The Facial Re nery The woman-owned and -operated business o ers a variety of aesthetic treatments. • Opened Aug. 1 • 29800 E. Hawthorne Drive, Spring • www.thefacialre inery.com
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4 Copendero Indoor Archery, Pistol and Ri e Range The family-owned gun range marked its rst anniversary
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character meet and greets; a special toddler area; arts and crafts; and hands-on activities. • Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 10, noon-5 p.m. • $10 (admission) • The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands • www.woodlandscenter.org Creekside Campout The weekend includes archery, kayaking, crafts, an outdoor movie, hikes, games and a campre with s’mores. • Nov. 9-10 (overnight) • $200 (family of four), $45 (each additional family member) • The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Veterans Day Tribute The event features a presentation of colors, musical performances and remarks by local dignitaries. • Nov. 11, 4-5 p.m. • Free • Central Fire Station, 9951 Grogans Mill Road, The Woodlands, • www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov Woodlands Area Business Summit The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce summit provides networking opportunities, educational sessions and keynote speakers. • Nov. 13, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. • $100 (members), $150 (nonmembers) • Lone Star College, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands • www.woodlandschamber.org Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands • www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov Read to Me Picture Book Festival Reading is Revolutionary, a new nonprot organization, is holding a book festival with games, arts, crafts and author book readings. • Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free • Deretchin Elementary School, 11000 Merit Oaks Drive, Spring • www.readingisrevolutionary.org
• Free • Rob Fleming Recreation Center, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands • www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov Houston Walk for PKD The event is designed to raise awareness on polycystic kidney disease and support families impacted by it. • Oct. 26, 8:30 a.m. • Free • Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, Spring • https://support.pkdcure.org Spooktacular The Woodlands Children’s Museum is celebrating Halloween with Monty the Magician Magic shows, art projects and games. • Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. • $9 (adult), $12 (child) • The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands • www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
October
Tandem Trick or Treat The Woodlands Township is holding a trick-or-treat kayak experience to o er Halloween treats. • Oct. 18 and Oct. 25, 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Oct. 30, 4:30 p.m. • $45 • Riva Row Boat House, 2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands • www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 50th Anniversary Concert The Woodlands is celebrating 50 years as a community with a concert featuring Lyle Lovett and Hayes Carll. • Oct. 18, 6 p.m. (gates open), 7:15 (concert) • Free (admission) • The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands • www.thewoodlands.com The Woodlands Wildower Festival The Woodlands Wildower Festival will feature a free wildower seed distribution to the public. • Oct. 19, noon-4 p.m. • Free • Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, Spring • www.thewoodlands.com 50th Anniversary Grand Celebration The celebration will feature live music, children’s arts and crafts, live animal shows, arcade games, a ferris wheel and food trucks. • Oct. 19, 5-9 p.m. • Free (admission), $5 (activity access), $10 (arcade games and ferris wheel) • Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands • Hughes Landing, 1950 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands • www.thewoodlands.com Haunted Bingo Night The Woodlands Township is holding a Halloween- themed bingo night with prizes. • Oct. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Inaugural Texas Fine Craft Show The Woodlands Arts Council presents ne craft artists with a curated boutique shopping experience. • Nov. 1, 5-9 p.m.; Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 3, noon-5 p.m. • $28 (individual ticket), $150 (weekend pass) • The Westin The Woodlands, 2 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands • www.thewoodlandsartscouncil.org Montgomery County Heart Walk The event benets the American Heart Association. • Nov. 2, 8 a.m. • Donations accepted • Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands • www.heart.org Barnyard Bash Children’s Festival The festival will feature performers on multiple stages;
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Trick or Treat Trail featuring Monster Mash The Trick or Treat Trail will allow children the opportunity to trick or treat at booths and ll their bags with goodies from local vendors. • Oct. 27, 1-5 p.m. • Free • Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, • www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Boogie Bash-Halloween Hop The Woodlands Children’s Museum is holding a Halloween bash with kid-friendly ngerplays, songs and activities. • Oct. 29, 11 a.m. • $9 (adult), $12 (child) • The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands • www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
The Woodlands Photography Club Annual Contest Exhibition This exhibition will feature photography created by members of The Woodlands Photography Club as well as refreshments. • Nov. 9, 5:30-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • South County Community Center, 2235 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands • www.thewoodlandsphotographyclub.com
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Market Street 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands www.shopatmarketstreet.com • Oct. 18: Sarah Kelly Music School, 6 p.m. • Oct. 24: Clutch City, 6 p.m. • Oct. 25: Sarah Kelly Music School, 6 p.m. • Nov. 1: Sarah Kelly Music School, 6 p.m. • Nov. 8: Sarah Kelly Music School, 6 p.m. • Nov. 15: Sarah Kelly Music School, 6 p.m. The Refuge Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar 8540 Creekside Forest Drive, Ste. C800, The Woodlands www.refugeinthewoodlands.com • Oct. 18: J-Walkers, 6 p.m. • Oct. 19: The Rustics, 6 p.m. • Oct. 25: A.J. Santana, 6 p.m. • Oct. 26: Unique Soul Band, 6 p.m. • Nov. 1: Purple Moon Billy Pope, 6 p.m. • Nov. 2: Jimmie Hunter, 6 p.m. • Nov. 8: Unique Soul Band, 6 p.m. • Nov. 9: Yelba, 6 p.m. • Nov. 15: J-Walkers, 6 p.m. • Nov. 16: The Rustics, 6 p.m. Rock the Row Hughes Landing, 1950 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov • Oct. 24: Xtina and The Sound, 7 p.m. • Nov. 7: 100 Proof, 7 p.m. • Nov. 14: Walkin’ The Line, 7 p.m. Sawyer Park Ice House 314 Pruitt Road, Spring www.sawyerpark.com • Nov. 15: A Tribute to Taylor Swift performed by Reputation, 7:30 p.m. • Nov. 16: Josh Abbott Band, 9:30 p.m.
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Back Table 2301 N. Millbend Drive, The Woodlands www.backtabletx.com • Oct. 18: Kyonte Vincent, 6 p.m. • Oct. 19: Ben Garcia, 6 p.m. • Oct. 25: Caretta Bell, 6 p.m. • Oct. 26: Jason Ray, 6 p.m. • Nov. 1: Caretta Bell, 6 p.m. • Nov. 2: Amanda Funes, 6 p.m. • Nov. 8: Kyonte Vincent, 6 p.m. • Nov. 9: Ben Garcia, 6 p.m. • Nov. 15: Becca Ciribelli, 6 p.m. • Nov. 16: Caretta Bell, 6 p.m. Cellar 24 6700 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands www.cellar-24.com • Oct. 18: Mat Cobb, 7 p.m. • Oct. 25: Austin Bradshaw, 7 p.m. • Nov. 1: Duane Dulane, 7 p.m. • Nov. 8: Matt Cobb, 7 p.m. • Nov. 15: Scott Morrison, 7 p.m. Como Social Club 2 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands www.comosocialclub.com • Oct. 18: Isaiah Rangel & Becca Ciribelli, 9 p.m. • Oct. 19: Bryce Shaver & Adriana Nunez, 9 p.m. • Oct. 25: Ellen Radford & Becca Ciribelli, 9 p.m. • Oct. 26: Colby Beserra & Veronica Rosales, 9 p.m. • Nov. 2: Veronica Rosales & Jason Ray, 9 p.m. • Nov. 8: Ellen Radford & Bryce Shaver, 9 p.m. • Nov. 9: Celeste Arrazolo & Isaiah Rangel, 9 p.m. • Nov. 15: Ericka Corban & Isaiah Rangel, 9 p.m. • Nov. 16: Ericka Corban & Colby Beserra, 9 p.m. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands www.woodlandscenter.org • Oct. 18: Lyle Lovett, 7:15 p.m. • Oct. 20: Korn, 6:30 p.m. • Oct. 22-23: Post Malone, 7 p.m. • Oct. 24: Breaking Benjamin & Staind, 6:30 p.m. • Oct. 25-26: Cody Johnson, 7 p.m.
• Oct. 18: Brandon Davis, 8:30 p.m. • Oct. 19-20: Leonid & Friends, 8 p.m. • Oct. 24: Stanley Jordan, 8:30 p.m. • Oct. 26: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, 8:30 p.m. • Nov. 1: Steven Cade, 8:30 p.m. • Nov. 2: Kate Watson of “American Idol”, 8:30 p.m. • Nov. 3: The Gatlin Brothers, 7:30 p.m. • Nov. 4: Houston Jazz Orchestra, 6:30 p.m. • Nov. 8: Jordan Rainer, 8:30 p.m. • Nov. 9: Sundance Head, 8:30 p.m. • Nov. 10: Cool Freddie E & The Crew, 7:30 p.m. Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ & Whiskey Bar 2626 Research Forest Drive, Ste. B, The Woodlands www.doseydoetickets.com • Oct. 19: Gibson Brothers, 8 p.m. • Oct. 25: The Heels, 8 p.m. • Oct. 26: Ben Danaher, 8 p.m. • Nov. 1: JB Barnett, 8 p.m. • Nov. 2: Shayne Porter, 8 p.m. • Nov. 7: lexi, 8 p.m. • Nov. 8: Trey Calloway, 8 p.m. • Nov. 9: Coulter Lee Brown & the Bad Habits, 8 p.m. • Nov. 15: Grace Pettis & Natalie Price, 8 p.m. • Nov. 13: Conrad Moore, 7:30 p.m. Hyatt Centric The Woodlands 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 1100, The Woodlands www.hyatt.com • Oct. 18: DC The Musician, 6 p.m. • Nov. 14: Haley Reinhart, 8:30 p.m. • Nov. 16: Mike Zito Band, 8:30 p.m.
• Oct. 19: JP Kendrick, 6 p.m. • Oct. 25: Ryan Pinnick, 6 p.m. • Oct. 26: Douglas Reid, 6 p.m. • Nov. 1: DC The Musician, 6 p.m. • Nov. 2: JP Kendrick, 6 p.m. • Nov. 8: Zack Johnson, 6 p.m. • Nov. 9: Don May, 6 p.m. • Nov. 15: Zach Johnson, 6 p.m. • Nov. 16: DC The Musician, 6 p.m.
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THE WOODLANDS TURNS 50! In the late 1960s and early 1970s, George P. Mitchell began planning for a new town— The Woodlands.
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Events
BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
Houston-area Texas Renaissance Festival celebrates 50 years
Having worked for the Texas Renaissance Festi- val since he was 16 years old, general manager Je Baldwin said after 50 years, the festival remains an immersive experience. “It’s a milestone; we’re not the oldest festival in the country, but we are by far the biggest and most prestigious one, attendance-wise, because in our 17 days of operation, we’ll have over half a million people [visit],” Baldwin said. How it started Founded by George Coulam in 1974, Baldwin said the Texas Renaissance Festival started as a traditional festival replicating the 16th-century European village with only dozens of on-site shops and fewer guests. In 1980, the festival recorded 222,263 guests, which has almost doubled to date. How it’s going Today, the Texas Renaissance Festival has shifted to become more family-oriented and has over 500,000 guests annually, Baldwin said. There are over 400 shops on-site and over 200 acres of camping facilities. An average of 50 weddings are held annually. Baldwin said this season people can expect new entertainment, new acts and new food options. In addition, to honor the 50th anniversary, the festival is welcoming back older acts. This season, the Texas Renaissance Festival will take place through Dec. 1.
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Government
BY JESSICA SHORTEN
The Woodlands Township looks to future of GE Betz property
How we got here
In June, the board requested that township sta begin crafting a request for proposals for the GE Betz property and the 11.6-acre tract of land it sits on.
The Woodlands Township board of directors on Sept. 19 discussed members’ concerns about the future of the township-owned GE Betz property, emphasizing the preliminary nature of the available options. During the Sept. 19 meeting, President and CEO Monique Sharp recapped the history of the property located at 9669 Grogans Mill Road. GE Betz was previously a water and wastewater treatment solutions company that vacated the property in 2018. “No decision has been made regarding this property and action, the only action was requesting sta to develop a [request for proposals] slash marketing plan for the best property,” board Chair Ann Snyder said. Several studies have been performed regarding possible uses for the space following the
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Preparing the property June 2015: Board authorized $15.2 million purchase of GE Betz property September 2015: Final purchase agreement approved June 2018: GE Betz lease ends and company vacates property September 2018: Board approved seeking bids for building demolition and asbestos abatement March 2022: Bid for demolition and abatement approved June 2024: Board approves seeking guidelines for requests for proposals on GE Betz property development
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Sharp said the request for proposals would not be completed until October, at which point it would be presented to the board for review. However, the board is under no obligation to take action or begin work on the property. Board members also agreed there were no plans to outright sell the property.
through this thoroughly,” board member Cindy Heiser said. “We need a mobility study done ... so that we know what the trac ow would look like when we have an additional 5,000 people coming to The Woodlands on the night of a performance or something like that. ... I feel like all the homework hasn’t been done quite yet.”
One of the main uses considered for the property is the construction of a new performing arts center, according to previous township discussion. However, Sharp said the ocial use of the property will be based on the feasibility and mobility studies done. “I want to make sure that we really think
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Government
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County approves $3M for debris removal In a 3-2 vote, Montgomery County commissioners on Sept. 24 authorized an additional $3 million for debris pickup in The Woodlands area and River Plantation community to allow contractor CrowderGulf to make a nal pass for storm debris. The breakdown Jason Millsaps, executive director of Mont- gomery County Oce of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, said the additional funds will go toward picking up vegetative debris from Hurricane Beryl along the county right of way in The Woodlands Township and for roughly 300 residents who did not originally register for pickup in the eastern portion of the county. “In the last four weeks, I’ve received dozens of calls from The Woodlands Township as well as The Woodlands residents,” Millsaps said. “This [fund- ing] would still allow us to pick up the identied debris in the township.” Precinct 3 Commissioner James Noack disagreed with the inclusion of The Woodlands in the
Bus contract extended 5 years
Managing debris removal July 8: Hurricane Beryl makes landfall July 16: Montgomery County authorizes $14.6M for debris removal Aug. 27: CrowderGulf requests additional $10M Aug. 27: County halts pickup over cost dispute Sept. 3: County resumes pickup with $24M limit Sept. 24: County increases limit to $27M
The Woodlands Township board of directors voted on Sept. 25 to approve a contract with First Class Transportation to continue operating The Woodlands Express bus service for the next ve years. What you need to know The ve-year contract was approved for the operations of The Woodlands Express, the township’s commuter bus service into Houston, following a bid process. First Class Transportation has been the main operator of the township’s bus service since 2015, and it runs routes to and from: • Downtown Houston • The Texas Medical Center • Greenway Plaza • The Energy Corridor The township previously allocated $5.8 million in the scal year 2025 budget for the commuter bus service.
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county’s new debris removal authorization, stating he had established an agreement with the township in order to pick up debris in the right of way. “We are very hopeful that the action being considered today will provide the court the funds and authorization it needs to clearly direct debris removal throughout the county,” said Ann Snyder, chair of The Woodlands board of directors. What’s next? The authorization increases the total cost of debris pickup to not exceed $27 million. However, Millsaps said he does not expect the county to use the entirety of the additional $3 million due to the debris collections now being targeted to specic areas. Railroad crossing to close at Robinson Road Oak Ridge North City Council ocials approved an agreement with the Union Pacic Railroad on Sept. 23 to close the existing railroad crossing at the intersection of Robinson Road and Hanna Road as part of the Robinson Road realignment project. Why it matters The realignment project began construction in February, allowing the city to begin negotiations with the UPRR to allow for the closure and recon- struction of the railroad crossing. “This will be the next step in the railroad process,” Public Works Director James Corn said. “This will make this an operation agreement that will lay out the guidelines of the annual fees, the cost of construction, etc.” The details Under the agreement, the UPRR will deconstruct the current railroad crossing and reestablish it once the realignment project nears completion. The con- tract states the relocation of the railroad crossing
Oak Ridge North adopts tax rate
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The new tax rate for the city of Oak Ridge North went into e¢ect on Oct. 1 following adoption of the scal year 2024-25 budget. Residents of Oak Ridge North will see a $0.0365 per $100 valuation increase in the city’s tax rate in FY 2024-25, following nal approval of the budget on Aug. 26. What else? The main budgetary increase comes from increased emergency management needs for the city, ocials said. Mayor Paul Bond said he would like to see a $500,000 emergency response fund to allow the city to assist residents following disasters.
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will cost $2 million, but the city will only be responsible for paying $134,000 for the agreement and a yearly maintenance fee of $19,478 due to the cost of rewiring and operating the new crossing. Corn said current estimates project the crossing construction will take one to three months once work begins. There is not a start time nalized for work to begin as of press time.
Tax rate increases Tax rate per $100 valuation: 2023-24: $0.4043 2024-25: $0.4408
Increase per $100,000 valuation: $35.30
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RE-ELECT
• Past CISD Board of Trustees President • Past Chair CISD Finance & Audit Committee • Spouse of a CISD Educator of 23 years
• CISD graduate • Small business owner • Finance background
DATREN WILLIAMS, CPA POSITION 4
JOSH WEBB POSITION 5
RE-ELECT STACEY CHASE for CONROE ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES RE-ELECT DATREN WILLIAMS ELECT JOSH WEBB ELECT JOHN ROBICHAU
•Proven Leadership • Extensive Financial Experience •Dedicated to Preserving our Exceptional Schools
Endorsements from 7 former CISD Board of Trustees and our past CISD Superintendent
EARLY VOTING: OCT 21 - NOV. 1 ELECTION DAY: NOV. 5
RE-ELECT
• CPA with Financial Oversight Expertise • Current Chair of CISD Audit Committee • CISD parent and active volunteer
• CISD graduate • Small business owner • CISD parent and active volunteer
STACEY CHASE, CPA POSITION 6
JOHN ROBICHAU POSITION 7
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Election
BY VANESSA HOLT
Voter Guide
2024
Dates to know
Where to vote
Oct. 21: First day of early voting Oct. 25: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) Nov. 1: Last day of early voting Nov. 5: Election Day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or Nov. 6 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election on Election Day)
Voters in both Harris and Montgomery counties can cast their ballot at any polling location during early voting. On Election Day, Harris County voters can vote at any polling location while Montgomery County voters will vote at their designated voting precincts. Visit www.harrisvotes.com or https://elections.mctx.org for polling locations.
Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.
KEY: D Democrat G Green L Libertarian R Republican *Incumbent
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, presiding judge R David J. Schenck D Holly Taylor Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 7 R Gina Parker D Nancy Mulder Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8 R Lee Finley D Chika Anyiam
Melissa Semmler Conroe ISD board of trustees, Position 7 Marianne Horton John Robichau Harris County sheri R Mike Knox D Ed Gonzalez* Harris County commissioner, Precinct 3 R Tom Ramsey* D Saleem Malik Harris County constable, Precinct 4 R Mark Herman* D Sam “Hutch” Hutchison Montgomery County Hospital District, At-Large Position 1 Jerry Bittner Jason Walker Brent W. Thor* Montgomery County Hospital District, At-Large Position 3 Georgette Whatley* Bob Bagley Tomball ISD board, Position 5 Amanda Bass Joseph Ferguson Tomball ISD board, Position 6 Jennifer Kratky Justin Unser* Tomball ISD board, Position 7
Sample ballot
Federal elections President R Donald Trump D Kamala Harris L Chase Oliver G Jill Stein U.S. Senate R Ted Cruz*
Texas Senate, District 7 R Paul Bettencourt* D Michelle Gwinn
D Colin Allred L Ted Brown U.S. Representative, District 2 R Dan Crenshaw* D Peter Filler State elections Texas railroad commissioner
Local elections The Woodlands Township board of directors, Position 1 Brad Bailey* Dylan Gonzales The Woodlands Township board of directors, Position 3 Richard Franks* Elvin Misut The Woodlands Township board of directors, Position 4
R Christi Craddick* D Katherine Culbert L Hawk Dunlap G Eddie Espinoza Texas Supreme Court justice, Place 2 R Jimmy Blacklock* D DaSean Jones Texas Supreme Court justice, Place 4 R John Devine* D Christine Vinh Weems Texas Supreme Court justice, Place 6 R Jane Bland* D Bonnie Lee Goldstein L J. David Roberson
Craig Eissler Jaime Viteri Conroe ISD board of trustees, Position 4 Datren Williams* Nicole May Jamison Gentle Conroe ISD board of trustees, Position 5 Kristin Guardino Josh Webb Lindsay Dawson Conroe ISD board of trustees, Position 6
Coco White John Payne
THIS LIST IS NOT COMPREHENSIVE.
Scott Buzbee Stacey Chase*
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proudly endorses these experienced leaders for The Woodlands Township Board:
Position 1 Re-Elect Brad Bailey
Position 2 Re-Elect Linda Nelson
Position 3 Re-Elect Richard Franks
Position 4 Elect Craig Eissler
WINNING FOR THE WOODLANDS
Since 2022, e Woodlands Township Board of Directors has:
Worked with legislative leaders to direct more than $1 million annually in mixed beverage taxes to the Township.
Invested over $40 million to build and maintain our parks and trails.
Implemented the rst-ever homestead exemption, providing property tax relief to all residents.
COMMITTED TO SERVING RESIDENTS BY:
Maintaining a high quality of life.
Working with state and county ocials to reduce trac and congestion.
Keeping e Woodlands safe. Reducing property taxes for residents of e Woodlands.
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Election
BY ANGELA BONILLA
KEY: *Incumbent
Conroe ISD board of trustees, Position 4
Datren Wil liam s* Occupation & experience: CFO, CPA, CISD board of trustees; president, Montgomery County Women’s Center board of directors www.datren4cisd.org
Ja mison Gen tle Occupation & experience: small- business owner, retail store manager, eld operations manager, regional training manager jamisongentle@protonmail.com
Nicole May Occupation & experience: business management, and education- specic legislative advocacy www.nicoleforcisd.com
What are the main challenges the district is now facing and how would you plan to address them?
Challenges: growth of our district, lack of state funding and school board members’ overreach. We continuously plan for our consistent growth and maintain an exemplary education for all students. Appeal to our legislatures of what is at risk in not funding our public schools. Continuously combat political and personal agendas.
The main challenges the district faces are teacher retention, balancing the budget and improving learning outcomes. I would address these challenges by strengthening our discipline policy, protecting class sizes and all positions that work directly with students, and placing the focus back on reading, writing and arithmetic.
2024-2025 $10 million overspent; balance the budget; working through the dicult conversations to make it happen. Give parents peace of mind with secure buildings and appropriate levels of security ocers for all schools. Finally, transparency in our administration about its scal reporting and clear policy guidelines to safeguard future generations.
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
We put our lives on the line. In return we ask for local leaders who are committed to public and firefighter safety.
WE PROUDLY ENDORSE
Richard FRANKS for Township Position 3
Craig EISSLER for Township Position 4
Brad BAILEY for Township Position 1
Linda NELSON for Township Position 2
Please vote down ballot for The Woodlands Township elections.
VOTE EARLY: October 21 - November 1
ELECTION DAY: November 5, 2024
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