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The Woodlands Township Board voted unanimously Aug. 26 to approve a $27.4 million deal ending Houston's annexation rights, but Houston City Council postponed its vote by one week after Council Member Ed Pollard raised financial concerns.
Local Government
The Woodlands Township Board voted unanimously Aug. 26 to approve a $27.4 million deal ending Houston's annexation rights, but Houston City Council postponed its vote by one week after Council Member Ed Pollard raised financial concerns.
Local Government
The Woodlands Township Board voted unanimously Aug. 26 to approve a $27.4 million deal ending Houston's annexation rights, but Houston City Council postponed its vote by one week after Council Member Ed Pollard raised financial concerns.
La Madeleine Bakery & Café opens its first Woodlands location Wednesday, Aug. 19, at The Plazas at Alden Bridge, with free bread for a year for the first 100 guests and complimentary coffee and samples starting at 6 a.m.
The John Cooper School in The Woodlands has launched an AI Council led by three faculty members to create developmentally tailored AI guidelines for every grade level, while partnering with deepfake safety expert Evan Harris to protect students from AI-generated image abuse.
The Els for Autism Foundation will host a Luxury Gala at The Woodlands Country Club on Saturday, Aug. 29, featuring live music, food stations, and a silent auction to benefit autism services nationwide.
A 10-year-old girl riding an electric scooter was struck by a vehicle at Lincolns Meadow Drive and Dukes Run Drive in The Woodlands on Tuesday evening; Precinct 4 deputies applied a tourniquet before she was transferred to a Houston hospital, where she is in stable condition.
Montgomery County narcotics deputies, Homeland Security Investigations and the Sheriff's Crime Reduction Unit seized nearly seven pounds of marijuana, more than 5,200 grams of THC products, a firearm and $30,000 in cash from Exotic Kings Smoke & Vape on Rayford Road, arresting Mohamed Elwaseem on a $50,000 bond.
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors approved $600,000 from its park needs fund to study a multi-use indoor sportsplex, potentially at Bear Branch Park in partnership with Conroe ISD, with Board Chair Brad Bailey calling the facility a potential revenue generator.
The Woodlands Township and Houston will vote Wednesday, Aug. 26 on a $50 million deal that would permanently block Houston from annexing the community and end the township's contributions to a shared infrastructure fund after 2030.
Nine bond-funded school construction projects are wrapping up or underway in The Woodlands area as the 2026-27 school year begins, including McCullough Junior High's renovated gym and classrooms, a completed $39 million addition at Creekside Park Junior High and a new Grand Oaks Junior High campus opening in January 2027.
Urban Outfitters opened a 5,604-square-foot store at The Woodlands Mall on Saturday, Aug. 15, the seventh location nationwide to feature the brand's redesigned retail concept with modular fixtures, dedicated Jean Shop and Lounge sections, and brighter fitting rooms.
Beth Griffith opened Studio 3113 Modern Needlework on Aug. 1 at 1776 Woodstead Court near Woodlands Parkway and Six Pines Drive, selling premium needlepoint supplies and planning classes and community gatherings for local stitchers.
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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion retires its Children's Festival name and launches Pavilion Palooza: World Tour, a $10-admission family festival with seven world-music-themed zones, on Nov. 7-8.
Local Government
View MoreThe Woodlands Township Board voted unanimously Aug. 26 to approve a $27.4 million deal ending Houston's annexation rights, but Houston City Council postponed its vote by one week after Council Member Ed Pollard raised financial concerns.
Local Government
View MoreThe Woodlands Township's proposed 2026 tax rate of $0.1694 per $100 will raise the average homestead bill by $49.17 despite being lower than the current rate, due to rising property values; a public hearing is set for Sept. 3 at 5:45 p.m.
Local Government
View MoreThe Woodlands Township Board of Directors approved $600,000 from its park needs fund to study a multi-use indoor sportsplex, potentially at Bear Branch Park in partnership with Conroe ISD, with Board Chair Brad Bailey calling the facility a potential revenue generator.
Local Government
View MoreThe Woodlands Township Board voted 6-1 on Aug. 20 to propose a lower tax rate of $0.1694 per $100 for FY 2027, down from the current $0.1714, with a public hearing set for Sept. 3.
Local Government
View MoreThe Woodlands Township's proposed $13.7 million FY2027 capital budget dedicates $8.7 million to parks, $3.1 million to the fire department and $1.4 million to IT, including a $100,000 AI training program; the board will vote Sept. 3.
Local Government
View MoreThe Woodlands Township Board and Houston City Council will each vote Wednesday, Aug. 26, on a $50 million, four-payment deal that would make Houston's promise not to annex The Woodlands permanent and free the township's ongoing sales tax contribution starting in 2030.
Public Safety
View MoreMontgomery County fire crews are deployed to the 80,000-acre Ross Fire in North Texas while the Fire Marshal's Office warns Woodlands-area residents to halt all outdoor burning during a flash drought that has left 77% of the state in drought conditions.
Public Safety
View MoreA fire in a detached garage apartment on Treeridge Place in The Woodlands killed one person and hospitalized a firefighter with heat-related injuries on Wednesday, Aug. 26; the cause remains under investigation.
Public Safety
View MoreA pickup driver was ejected and critically injured after a multi-roll crash on SH 242 near Harrington Drive on Monday evening; a retired firefighter provided aid until first responders arrived.
Public Safety
View MoreFort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable Chad Norvell urged residents to use visible deterrents like steering wheel locks as vehicle thefts surge locally, even as the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro ranked fourth nationally in 2025.
Public Safety
View MoreA National Weather Service heat advisory covering The Woodlands remains in effect through 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, with feels-like temperatures of 105 to 110 degrees and no significant relief expected through the end of August.
Public Safety
View MoreA woman in her 90s in the 77304 ZIP code has died from West Nile neuroinvasive disease, marking Montgomery County's first fatality of 2026, as The Woodlands Township and county mosquito control continue joint surveillance through October.
Sports
View MoreThe 21st annual Houston Youth Cup brought more than 315 boys and girls soccer teams to eight venues across The Woodlands and Conroe for 500-plus preseason matches, drawing thousands of spectators and boosting local businesses.
Sports
View MoreCollege Park quarterback Camden Hughes, wide receiver Julian Cromartie and kicker Beckett Coke were named to the Touchdown Club of Houston's 2026 preseason All-Greater Houston team, giving the Cavaliers three of 33 selections heading into Friday's season opener.
Sports
View MoreThe Woodlands High School swimmer Brooke Miller, a 16-time All-American who went undefeated in district and region championship meets across four varsity seasons, has signed with Vanderbilt University's swimming program.
Sports
View MoreDistrict 13-6A football kicks off Aug. 28 with The Woodlands breaking in QB Kaden Kopelin behind a dominant defense, College Park defending an undefeated district title under new coach Michael Buro, and Willis returning sophomore phenom Linc Frazier after a state-quarterfinal run.
Sports
View MoreThe Woodlands breaks in junior quarterback Kaden Kopelin and leans on pass-rusher Magnus Herndon as the Highlanders chase defending undefeated district champion College Park, which returns Cincinnati-committed QB Camden Hughes under new head coach Michael Buro.
Sports
View MoreConroe ISD held its annual Media Day on Aug. 18, officially launching the fall sports season as The Woodlands and College Park prepare for football openers later this month.
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Jessica is an Emmy-nominated journalist and newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling. Her work has spanned both local and national media, including television news and podcast production. Throughout her career, she has led news teams across the Northeast, overseeing coverage of major breaking news events, severe weather, and high-profile investigations, while helping shape content that reached audiences across local and national platforms. She believes local journalism is the heartbeat of every community, keeping residents informed and connected when it matters most. Now based in Texas, Jessica is embracing life with her husband and newborn son while continuing her love of storytelling. Away from work, she enjoys family time on the boat, beach days, and exploring the charm of coastal towns and seaside shops.
Jessica is an Emmy-nominated journalist and newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling. Her work has spanned both local and national media, including television news and podcast production. Throughout her career, she has led news teams across the Northeast, overseeing coverage of major breaking news events, severe weather, and high-profile investigations, while helping shape content that reached audiences across local and national platforms. She believes local journalism is the heartbeat of every community, keeping residents informed and connected when it matters most. Now based in Texas, Jessica is embracing life with her husband and newborn son while continuing her love of storytelling. Away from work, she enjoys family time on the boat, beach days, and exploring the charm of coastal towns and seaside shops.
Jessica is an Emmy-nominated journalist and newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling. Her work has spanned both local and national media, including television news and podcast production. Throughout her career, she has led news teams across the Northeast, overseeing coverage of major breaking news events, severe weather, and high-profile investigations, while helping shape content that reached audiences across local and national platforms. She believes local journalism is the heartbeat of every community, keeping residents informed and connected when it matters most. Now based in Texas, Jessica is embracing life with her husband and newborn son while continuing her love of storytelling. Away from work, she enjoys family time on the boat, beach days, and exploring the charm of coastal towns and seaside shops.
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