The Woodlands Edition | September 2019

The e-edition is an exact replica of the newspaper with interactive and searchable articles from all your favorite sections.

THE WOODLANDS EDITION VOLUME 9, ISSUE 1 | SEPT. 10-OCT. 14, 2019

INSIDE, FIND

EDUC TION

focus 2 0 1 9

13 PAGES OF COVERAGE

projects

Several projects were carried over from the May bond proposal.

propos i t i on A

$11.2 million for lab additions The Woodlands High School

College Park High School

Grand Oaks feeder zone

$9.9 million

$39.4 million for a new elementary school

08

IMPACTS NowOpen, Coming Soon &more

propos i t i on A :

for classroom additions

Major projects and upgrades are aimed at addressing district growth and safety.

Conroe ISD in south Montgomery County

Oak Ridge High School

May 2019 failed bond $807M A total of

1488

$44.6 million

242

for systems overhaul

propos i t i on B :

45

A separate proposal provides for turf conversions for 13 athletic fields at six district campuses.

$10.5 million for new career and technical education center

99 TOLL

$129.7 million was cut to develop the November bond packages.

12

TO-DO LIST Events and things to do

SOURCE:CONROE ISD/ COMMUNITY IMPACTNEWSPAPER

N

Schools in south Montgomery County could face cuts, rezoning if main proposition fails at polls Conroe ISD proposes reduced November bond packages

South Montgomery County bond project proposals include a systems overhaul at Oak Ridge High School, the addition of a technical education center there, the construction of a new elementary school in the Grand Oaks feeder zone and expansions at

. million proposition for items related to district growth, facility upgrades and safety, and a . million proposition for turf eld con- versions at several campuses. CISD ocials said the measures would result in no expected tax increase if approved by voters.

BY ANDY LI AND BEN THOMPSON Aer the defeat of Conroe ISD’s  million bond package by a % margin in May, the CISD board of trustees in August unanimously ordered two bond propositions for inclusion on the November ballot. The new packages include a

19

DEVELOPMENT UPDATES Construction highlights

EDUC TION focus 2 0 1 9 DISTRICT DATA Conroe, Tomball, Magnolia ISDs

CONTINUED ON 50

Water rates I N F L U X The San Jacinto River Authority and Lone Star Groundwater Con- servation District are changing water rates in fiscal year 2019-20, which will cause bills in The Woodlands to increase in September. Monthlywater rates

Water rates in turmoil amid disputes over groundwater Water rates in south Montgomery County are in ux this year from uncertainty about how much power local governing entities have over groundwater regulations, which ocials said help prevent land subsidence. In June, the San Jacinto River Authority, which con- serves and develops the river basin, announced its water use rateswould increaseSept.  forscal year -. The change aects water bills of residents of The Woodlands Township and other entities participating in the SJRA’s Groundwater Reduction Plan, such as Oak Ridge North. The water rate changes are related to ongoing disputes BY VANESSA HOLT

40 32

SCORES, RATINGS AND BOUNDARIES Test scores, accountability ratings

Groundwater Surface water San Jacinto River Authority

Water rates per 1,000 gallons

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District

FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20

$0.105 $0.085

WJPA rates are charged to consumers TheWoodlands Joint Powers Agency

FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20

$2.74 $2.88

FY 2018-19

FY 2019-20

Dollars per 1,000 gallons

57

DINING FEATURE Tris

SOURCES:LONESTARGROUNDWATERCONSERVATIONDISTRICT,SAN JACINTORIVER AUTHORITY,THEWOODLANDS JOINTPOWERSAGENCY/COMMUNITY IMPACTNEWSPAPER

CONTINUED ON 64

Coming Soon

Life happens where you live, which is why it’s more than just real estate for us too.

ESTABLISHED IN OUR VALUES. Progressive in Our Approach.

TheKinkTeam.com | 281.364.4828

2

Community Impact Newspaper • communityimpact.com

3

The Woodlands edition • September 2019

You’d go to the ends of the earth to find the best quality of care and outcomes for your kids. Lucky for you, you don’t have to. As the only children’s hospital in Texas consistently ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report – with top 10 rankings in all 10 specialties – and the only hospital in our area with a dedicated focus on treating children from birth to 18, we’re honored to be one more reason you’re proud to call Houston home. Learn what makes us the best at texaschildrens.org/best .

© 2019Texas Children’s Hospital.All rights reserved.Texas Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital inTexas on U.S.News & World Report ’s 2019-20 Honor Roll.WLD_111659_19

4

Community Impact Newspaper • communityimpact.com

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Head to school with our Education Focus issue

Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, test results from Conroe, Tom- ball and Magnolia ISDs along with the Texas Education Agency’s accountability ratings for each campus. With temperatures still soaring, though, it is hard to believe we are going into the fall season. If you too love the fall, you will love our Fall Activity Guide (see Page ). Grab your loved ones and participate in your favorite autumn activities, even if it still is  degrees out. I thank you for being a valued reader, and I encourage you to stay engaged by signing up for our free weekly newsletter at communityimpact.com/newsletter.

Just like that, school is back in session. As Conroe ISD and the surrounding area continue to grow, with more than , more students expected each year for the foreseeable feature, our community is faced with the question of how to sustain this growth. How do we create in our schools the best possible environments for learning? The revised Conroe ISD bond seeks to solve these growth ques- tions. We examine the two bond propos- als and what changed from May’s failed bond proposition in our front-page story. This edition features our annual Public Education Focus (see Page ), which includes the most recent State of Texas

PUBLISHERS AND FOUNDERS John and Jennifer Garrett PUBLISHER-HOUSTONMETRO Jason Culpepper GENERAL MANAGER Nicole Preston, npreston@communityimpact.com EDITORIAL EXECUTIVE EDITOR Joe Lanane MANAGING EDITOR Matt Stephens EDITOR Vanessa Holt REPORTERS Andrew Christman, Ben Thompson COPY CHIEF Andy Comer COPY EDITORS Ben Dickerson, Kasey Salisbury STAFFWRITERS Andy Li, Anna Lotz, Kara McIntyre, Jules Rogers ENGAGEMENT EDITOR Natalie Moore ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR Tess Coverman ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Jada Lorio, Crystal Shaffer GENERAL MANAGER, DIGITAL Rick Robinson DESIGN CREATIVE DIRECTOR Derek Sullivan SENIOR ART PRODUCTIONMANAGER Jenny Abrego GRAPHIC DESIGNER Caitlin Whittington BUSINESS GROUP PUBLISHER Traci Rodriguez CHIEF OPERATINGOFFICER Claire Love ABOUT US John and Jennifer Garrett began Community Impact Newspaper in 2005 in Pflugerville, Texas. The company’s mission is to build communities of informed citizens and thriving businesses through the collaboration of a

Nicole Preston GENERAL MANAGER npreston@communityimpact.com

ASK THE EDITOR

FEATURED STORIES

What is the effective tax rate?

8 IMPACTS NowOpen, Coming Soon &more 21 GOVERNMENT Budgets for fiscal year 2019-20 25 ENVIRONMENT Bill could fund floodmitigation SPECIAL SECTION PUBLIC EDUCATION FOCUS 32 DISTRICT DATA A look at Conroe, Magnolia, Tomball ISDs 39 PUBLIC SAFETY Conroe ISD police evaluate new

Budget season is underway, and taxing entities, such as school districts, municipalities and counties, spent many hours over the summer formulating their expected revenue, expenses and tax rate projections. One term that gures prominently in discussion of budget items is the idea of an eective tax rate. The eective tax rate is the tax rate that will generate the same amount of tax revenue as the previous year. Because taxable property values have been trending upward in Montgomery County, a tax rate lower than the one previously in place is oen just as eective in generating revenue. We break down some of the most important details in each of these budgets in our government coverage this month (see Page ). Despite decreases expected in several local tax rates, residents may still nd themselves with higher tax bills. If property values increase, tax bills can increase even if the tax rate is below the eective rate.

passionate team. CONTACT US 8400 N. SamHouston Parkway W., Ste. 220 Houston, TX 77064 •281-469-6181 communityimpact.com

safetymeasures 49 CLOSE-UP Suchma Elementary School 52 GUIDE Fall activities 67 REAL ESTATE

Vanessa Holt EDITOR vholt@communityimpact.com

PRESS RELEASES wdlnews@communityimpact.com SUBSCRIPTIONS communityimpact.com/subscriptions

Do you have a question about how local government works or something going on in town? Send it to wdl@communityimpact.com.

Proudly printed by:

WE’VETEAMEDUPTOBRINGYOUMORE OFTHESTORIESYOUCAREABOUT

©2019 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All Rights Reserved. No reproduction of any portion of this issue is allowedwithout written permission from the publisher.

ADVERTISE WITH US

For advertising inquiries, please contact us at wdlads@communityimpact.com or 866-989-6808.

We just celebrated our 9th anniversary here at CHJ. We’ve enjoyed a wonderful 9 years here in the Woodlands (I’ve lived here for 19 years). I’ve been in the investment business for 35 years and my partner Scott has been in the business for 24 years, and there’s never been a time when we’ve enjoyed working for our clients more than now. Over the past 9 years we have nearly tripled the size of our business, and if you asked me how that happened, I couldn’t give you a definitive answer. We simply come in each day and do our very best to take care of our clients and let nature take its course. If you or a loved one need someone to help you on your journey to financial freedom, we’d love to help. There’s never any obligation. Give us a call and come by for a visit. MONTHLYCOMMENTARY For our daily commentary and all disclosures, visit www.chjwealthmanagement.com 10200 Grogan’s Mill Road, Suite 340 • 281-298-2700

5

The Woodlands edition • September 2019

BIG CD RETURNS

2.00 % APY* 1 YEAR CD

0.56 % APY*

Start earning now.

1400 Research Forest Dr. at Pinecroft | 866.528.9031 | www.pioneer.bank/CD

PIONEER BANK

NATIONAL AVG**

* Limited time offer. APY is the Annual Percentage Yield and is accurate as of this paper’s date $1,000 minimum to open. ** FDIC 12 month CD national average .56%APY as of August 19, 2019 based on deposits less than $100,000. Penalty for early withdrawal. MEMBER FDIC

Assisted Living and Memory Care

SPECIALIZING IN ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE Changing the way you view senior living. A beautiful memory care community designed to thrive. ADVANCED MEMORY CARE Salize by Avanti offers the proprietary I’m Still Here approach to memory support based on National Institutes of Health research that supports the reduction and even elimination of the need for mood-stabilizing drugs among memory-care patients. Salize and Avanti Living Together offer the perfect solution for couples when one person requires memory support and the other wants to live next door.

CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE A TOUR

Avanti at Augusta Pines 24520 Community Center Dr. Spring, TX 77389

Avanti at Vision Park 120 Vision Park Blvd. Shenandoah, TX 77384 (281) 882-3855 License #106594

(281) 377-3137 License #107083

www. Avanti-sl .com

6

Community Impact Newspaper • communityimpact.com

SHARING THE LOVE WITH THE WOODLANDS 713-503-7283 | info@lovebeanscoffeehouse.com

PUTTING ON THE FINISHING TOUCHES TO LOVEBEANS BETH FERESTER AGENTS PITCH IN TO HELP

Located in lovely Crossroads Square in Creekside Park

Everyone has a job to do

Best coffee, pastries, small bites, gourmet teas and “naked foods”, wine and beer

Lifting up to bigger and better service says Beth

Get to work gals!

Can’t wait to meet you at Lovebeans meanwhile follow us on @lovebeanscoffeehouse or check out our website, www.lovebeanscoffeehouse.com After multiple construction delays and red tape, we are almost there

A SpecialtyReal Estate Brokerage with a LegendaryName

8522 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77375 281.367.4000 | Direct: 713.702.6334

Follow us on Facebook and tune into www.ferester.com for our weekly blogs

7

The Woodlands edition • September 2019

The Woodlands. The facility contains an open workspace and individual conference rooms for its members or interested drop- in customers. Seminars, classes and social and networking events will also be held at The Grove. 936-232-2834. www.thewoodlandsgrove.com 5 Houston Natural Mattress of The Woodlands opened a storefront in August at Lake Woodlands Crossing, 1900 Lake Woodlands Drive, Ste. 500, The Woodlands. Houston Natural Mattress of The Woodlands offers natural, organic mattresses and bedding materials that do not contain chemicals and fire retardants. 281-298-8100. www.houstonnaturalmattress.com 6 Chase Bank launched a new branch lo- cation Aug. 5 at Market Street. The financial center is now open at 9590 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, the former home of Dono- ho’s Jewellers. The bank features ATMs and offers services including credit cards, personal and business banking, loans, and investment and retirement planning. 281- 363-7350. www.chase.com 7 Musical gear and instrument resale chain Music Go Round opened its third Texas franchise, serving The Woodlands area, on Aug. 3. The store, located at 418 Sawdust Road, Spring, buys, sells and trades instruments and musical equip- ment, such as keyboards, microphones, amplifiers, speakers and mixers. www.musicgoround.com 8 A new location of the national fast- casual restaurant chain Teriyaki Madness will open in The Woodlands Town Center this fall. The Asian eatery, located at 1501 Lake Robbins Drive, Ste. 110, offers teriyaki bowls featuring chicken, beef, tofu and noodles in addition to appetizers and side dishes, such as salad, rice, edamame, egg rolls, crab rangoon and potstickers. www.teriyakimadness.com 9 Pie in the Sky Pie Co. is expected to open a new restaurant and bakery this fall at 7030 FM 1488, Ste. 100, Magnolia. Pie in the Sky’s menu features options for both dining and dessert, including breakfast items, salads and sandwiches alongside COMING SOON

IMPACTS

Businesses that have recently opened, are coming soon, relocating or expanding

1488

1

MAGNOLIA

9

THE WOODLANDS

242

R

A

18 19

2978

13

4

16

3

17

12

7

14

45

D S D

HUGHES LANDING BLVD.

5

SPRINGWOODS VILLAGE PKWY.

45

6

10 11 2

A KE ROBBINS DR.

8

15

CITY PLAZA DR.

Map not to scale N

99 TOLL

TM;©2019COMMUNITY IMPACTNEWSPAPERCO.ALLRIGHTSRESERVED.

NOWOPEN

2 Handcrafted outlet Louis Vuitton opened a new store Sept. 6 at Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 605, The Woodlands. The new store features men’s and women’s leather goods, accessories, fragrances, luggage and travel books. The 4,000-square-foot retail space is the sixth freestanding Louis Vuitton store in Texas. 866-884-8866. www.louisvuitton.com 3 Primrose School of TheWoodlands at Hughes Landing launched Aug. 12 at

1720 Hughes Landing Blvd, The Wood- lands. The early childhood day care and academic center accepts children ages 6 weeks through 5 years old, and it offers a curriculum covering academics; creative arts; and social, emotional and physical development. 281-292-7400. www.primrosehugheslanding.com 4 A newmembership-based coworking space for women, The Grove , opened Aug. 5 at 26410 Oak Ridge Drive, Ste. 101,

1 Burger and Bordeaux Bistro , a new restaurant offering food inspired by French and Texas cooking as well as a global wine list, opened July 2 at 4900 FM 1488, Conroe. Burger and Bordeaux serves steak, burgers, sandwiches and salads in addition to beer, wine and cocktails. The restaurant plans to add lunch hours in the future. 936- 242-1373. www.burgerandbordeaux.com

CONGRATULATIONS LARRY HARVEY!!!

832-585-0110 • www.hfgwm.com • info@hfgwm.com

Contact HFG Wealth Management - EXPERIENCED ADVICE for all of your financial life-planning needs!

8

Community Impact Newspaper • communityimpact.com

signature sweets, such as pies, cake balls, sweet breads and cookies. Catering orders are also available. 936-760-3301. www.pieintheskypieco.com 10 Luxe CustomCollective, a luxury lifestyle boutique featuring jewelry creations, will hold a grand opening in September. The boutique is located atMarket Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, TheWoodlands. Alongwith jewelry, the shop carries scented candles, chic home decor, and it features an on-site interior designer. www.luxecustomcollective.com 11 Nationwide spa chain TheWoodhouse Day Spa plans to open a new location in The Woodlands this October. The Wood- house, founded in 2001 in Victoria, offers dozens of spa services, including massag- es, reflexology, sleep treatments, skin care and waxing. The spa will open at Market Street at 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 1270, The Woodlands. 361-570-7772. www.thewoodlands.woodhousespas.com 12 Sports performance and athletic recov- ery clinic Woodlands Athlete Recovery will open in September at 25251 Gosling Road, The Woodlands. The clinic will offer a facility for sports rehabilitation and for physical therapy. The clinic will also offer services, such as massages, performance training, movement quality enhancement and help with transitioning from physical therapy back to sports. 832-639-3210. www.woodlandsathleterecovery.com 13 Texas-based Moviehouse & Eatery was acquired in July by the Mexican theater company Cinépolis, and it will open its newest theater in The Woodlands area in November. Moviehouse & Eatery currently operates five locations in the Dallas and Austin areas. The theater broke ground in January at the Creekside Park West Plaza, located at 26543 Kuykendahl Road, Tom- ball. The new cinema will feature 11 screens and will offer food and drink service to cus- tomers’ seats. www.themoviehouse.com

at the studio before taking it over in 2012. The studio now offers 40 classes and yoga teacher training. 936-271-1485. www.thewoodlandsyogastudio.com COMPILED BY ANDREWCHRISTMAN AND BEN THOMPSON News or questions about The Woodlands? Email us at wdlnews@communityimpact.com. 15 Arroyo Energy Investors is relocating from its office in The Woodlands Water- way Square to CityPlace 1 in Springwoods Village, located at 1700 City Plaza Drive, Spring. This is the first office lease at CityPlace 1, a multitenant office building in Springwoods Village, according to an Aug. 7 news release. Arroyo Energy Investors is an independent investment manager focused on power and energy infrastructure assets in the U.S., Mexico and Chile. A relocation date has not yet 16 Gemini Bodywork , a massage thera- py studio, relocated July 1 from its previous space on Budde Road to 26202 Oak Ridge Drive, Ste. 204, The Woodlands. Gemini’s services include sports, deep tissue, Swed- ish, and stress-management massages; neuromuscular and trigger point therapy; aromatherapy; motion palpation; myo- fascial release; and additional treatments, such as hot stones and cupping. Private yoga sessions are also offered. 346-857-3686. www.geminibodywork.com 17 Masters in Dietetics relocated May 1 to 2219 Sawdust Road, Ste. 904, The Woodlands. The relocation follows an expansion for the business into a new Houston location in February. Masters in Dietetics is a single-specialty practice serving medical nutritional therapy to help reduce the impact of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and obesity. 844-532-7623. www.mastersindietetics.com been announced. 281-825-5480. www.arroyoenergygroup.com RELOCATIONS

FEATURED IMPACT —NOWOPEN

A

Radunare Italian American Table , located at 2520 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 500, Spring, held a grand opening July 18. Radunare was founded by Italian American Frank Morello, and it features amenu inspired by his family’s Sicilian heritage. The Italian-Amer- ican restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in addition to snacks, pizza and pas- tries. Beer, wine and cocktails are also offered. 281-465-8995. www.radunare.com

11

8

13

15

merger between Green Bank and Veritex Community Bank in January. 713-275-8270. www.veritexbank.com.

Economic Development Partnership to offer its inaugural program location in The Woodlands in October. “The Leadership Accelerator: Transforming Established Managers into Impactful Leaders” is the first program that will be located at 2103 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 713-348-2811. www.business.rice.edu

ANNIVERSARIES

NAME CHANGE

14 TheWoodlands Yoga Studio, located at 25126 Grogans Park Drive, The Woodlands, celebrated 15 years of business the first week of September. Owner Sue Brooks started out as a student

18 Green Bank, located at 1455 Research Forest Drive, Shenandoah, changed its name June 24 to Veritex Community Bank . The change took place following a

IN THE NEWS

19 Rice Business Executive Education has partnered with The Woodlands Area

OUR CLIENTS ARE MORE THAN JUST CLIENTS. THEY ARE PARTNERS.

FOLLOW US! LEE-ASSOCIATES.COM/HOUSTON |

9

The Woodlands edition • September 2019

h

vomFASS Offers the World’s Finest Oils, Vinegars, Spirits, Liqueurs, Scotches, Whiskeys, Tequilas & More Directly From the Cask as You Try Before You Buy!

LOCATED AT RESTAURANT ROW IN HUGHES LANDING

1950 Hughes Landing Blvd. Ste. 1800 · (281) 296-7102 · thewoodlands.vomfassusa.com

10

Community Impact Newspaper • communityimpact.com

242

IMPACTS

FEATURED IMPACT —COMING SOON

SHENANDOAH

Businesses that have recently opened, are coming soon, relocating or expanding

A

COMPILED BY ANDREWCHRISTMAN AND BEN THOMPSON News or questions about The Woodlands? Email us at wdlnews@communityimpact.com.

TAMINA

1

6

OAK RIDGE NORTH

O N R D .

NORTHRIDGE FOREST DR.

The Republic Grille plans to open a third local eatery in early 2020. The Wood- lands-based restaurant operates locations in the villages of Panther Creek and Sterling Ridge, and it will launch in the Harmony neighborhood at 3486 Discovery Creek Blvd., Spring. The menu consists of Southern-influenced fare. Starters, salads, sandwiches and pasta are available as well as signature dishes, such as shrimp and grits, chick- en-fried steak and blackened flounder. 281-719-5895. www.therepublicgrille.com

2

45

4

5

4

3

SPRING

5

DISCOVERY CREEK BLVD.

A

O

features a collision center and both sales and service departments. 281-569-3391. www.northsidelexus.com

around 40 kennels and seven exam rooms when it opens next summer. The hospital, currently located at 2757 Rayford Road, Ste. A, Spring, will continue to operate from both locations following the launch of the Harmony facility. 281-465-0880. www.colevet.com 6 JC Sports , the Humble-based athletic center for children and youths, is planning to launch a new location serving The Wood- lands in spring 2020. The facility, which is under development at 28137 Robinson Road, Conroe, will feature a 10,000-square- foot indoor sports center and outdoor soccer and baseball fields. JC Sports’ Humble facility now features indoor and outdoor space open to children ages 2 and older for soccer, baseball, basketball and training classes. Multisport offerings, youth leagues, seasonal camps and birthday par- ties are also offered. 281-624-6867. www.jcsportswoodlands.com

99 TOLL

Map not to scale N

COMING SOON

TM;©2019COMMUNITY IMPACTNEWSPAPERCO.ALLRIGHTSRESERVED.

Oak Ridge North. Whole Body’s services in- clude local or full-body electric cryotherapy, dry salt halotherapy, infrared sauna therapy and compression services, all available indi- vidually or through membership packages. 281-721-4300. www.wholebodytherapies.com 3 Northside Lexus opened its new 149,000-square-foot showroom in Spring on Sept. 9. Northside Lexus launched at 24222 N. I-45 after moving from its longtime Houston home at 17925 I-45 N., Houston, where the dealership resided for 21 years. The Houston location closed Sept. 7. The luxury car dealership’s new facility, located in Grace Church’s 150-acre Cathedral Lakes mixed-use development,

NOWOPEN

4 A new Chipotle Mexican Grill is under development in Spring and is expected to open this winter. The standalone restaurant at the BirnhamWoods Marketplace on Riley Fuzzel Road is being constructed at the shopping plaza between Woodson’s Local Tap + Kitchen and Kroger Fuel Center. Chi- potle’s offerings include burritos, burrito bowls, tacos and salads. www.chipotle.com 5 Cole Veterinary Hospital is planning a summer 2020 opening for a new free- standing hospital in the Harmony neigh- borhood at 3494 Discovery Creek Blvd., Spring. The new clinic will provide services from boarding and grooming to testing, vaccinations and surgery. It will also feature

1 The Journey School for the Uniquely Gifted and Talented and the All Nations Community School opened Aug. 14 at 27420 Robinson Road, Oak Ridge North. Journey School is a private Christian school emphasizing a therapeutic approach to learning for students ages 3-21, focusing on life and behavioral skills. All Nations is a Christian school for students fromkindergar- ten through seventh grade. 832-559-2309. www.journeyofajoyfullife.com. 832-510-8311. www.allnationscs.org 2 Whole Body Therapies opened Aug. 6 in the Timber Oaks plaza at 26730 N. I-45,

• Comprehensive eye exams • Contact lens fittings

• Accepting outside glasses prescriptions • Open 7 days a week

Call to schedule your appointment today!

• CHANEL • Lindberg • Tom Ford • Gucci • DITA • Krewe • Garrett Leight • Giorgio Armani • Oliver Peoples • Tory Burch • Etnia Barcelona • Oakley • Maui Jim • RayBan • Kid’s Frames

FRAME LINES WE CARRY:

832-225-1150

Lake Front Cir.

In Hughes Landing

1925 Hughes Landing, Ste 600 The Woodlands, TX 77380

ACCEPTED INSURANCES: VSP • Spectera • Superior • Davis • Eyemed please call for others

info@focusopticaltx.com | www.focusopticaltx.com

11

The Woodlands edition • September 2019

TO-DO LIST

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER

SEPT. 11

SEPT. 12

SEPT. 14

ATTENDAYMCAOPENHOUSE YMCA AT SHADOWBEND

SUPPORT IGOPINK WOODLANDSWATERWAYMARRIOTT

SEE LOCAL ARTISTS’ WORK MARKET STREET

Seniors are invited to The Woodlands Family YMCA at Shadowbend for a facility open house and vendor fair. The YMCA holds screenings, demonstrations and games. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. The Woodlands Family YMCA at Shadowbend, 6145 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands. 281-367-9622. www.ymcahouston.org

Wine, Women and Shoes, supporting iGoPink/The Breast Cancer Charities of America, features a runway show, wine tastings, auctions, shopping and a raffle. 5:30-9 p.m. $100. The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 936-231-8460. www.winewomenandshoes.com

Works by painters, jewelers, photographers, sculptors and other artists are on display at Market Street’s Fall Fine Arts Show. Visitors can shop, hear live music and participate in demonstrations. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. 281-419-4770. www.shopatmarketstreet.com

SEPTEMBER 11 HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND COMMEMORATE SEPT. 11 The Woodlands Township holds a ceremony in honor of Sept. 11 victims at Central Fire Station in the morning, followed by a community gathering in honor of first responders in the evening. The later event includes a presentation with an honor guard and featured speakers. Sept. 11 remembrance: 7:30-8 a.m. Free. Central Fire Station, 9951 Grogan’s Mill Road, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov First Responders Day: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 12 HEAR A PRESENTATION ABOUT LOCAL BATS Diana Foss, a biologist with the Texas Parks &Wildlife Department, kicks off The Woodlands’ fall nature lecture series with a presentation about bats in urban areas with information on their behavior, conservation and where to view bats in the Greater Houston area. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Houston

Woodlands Country Club Tournament Course, 1730 S. Millbend Drive, The Woodlands. 281-362-5848. www.texasmarinemedalofhonor.com/ golf_tournament 28 CELEBRATEWITH THE WOODLANDS PRIDE The Woodlands Pride, an LGBTQIA community celebration and education festival, marks its second year in the township this fall. The event will feature food, vendors, music, presentations and children’s activities. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 281-939-5627. www.thewoodlandstxpride.org 28 LEARNNEW GARDENING SKILLS Composting classes, landscaping demonstrations and gardening materials sales are offered at The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department’s gardening event. Experts on lawn care, gardening and entomology will present and answer questions, and retailers will provide plants, tools and composting supplies. Food and children’s

Advanced Research Center, 8801 Gosling Road, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ environment 14 WATCH AN EVENINGOF SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra and Upstage Theatre Company present a post- apocalyptic take on “Macbeth” during the annual Arts in the Park event. Attendees can bring their own chairs or picnic setups, and food trucks will serve refreshments. 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Rob Fleming Park, www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 23 HIT THE LINKS TO SUPPORT VETERANS AND STUDENTS Golfers can join in the third annual Texas Marine Medal of Honor Memorial Golf Tournament, a four-person shamble golf event benefiting Combined Arms- Montgomery County and the Marine Corps. Scholarship Foundation. Lunch, drinks, clothing and additional gifts are provided. 7 a.m. (registration), 8:30 a.m. (shotgun start). $250 (per person). The 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM EVENTS 4775W. PANTHER CREEK DRIVE, STE. 280, THEWOODLANDS www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org 281-465-0955 September 11 Science Madness, 10 a.m.-noon 12 Shadow Puppet Theatre, 11 a.m. 13 Storybook Theatre, 11 a.m. 14 $12 for Two Second Saturday Workshops, 10 a.m.-noon 14 Chinese Moon Festival, 10 a.m.-noon 17 Mini Masterminds, 10 a.m. 17 Zazza Pizza fundraising night, 4-9 p.m. 18 Crazy About Critters, 11:30 a.m. 19 Shadow Puppet Theatre, 11 a.m. 20 Storybook Theatre, 11 a.m. 25 Nifty Nature, 10 a.m.-noon 25 Author visit with Sydney Shannon, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 26 Shadow Puppet Theatre, 11 a.m.

27 Storybook Theatre, 11 a.m. 28 Lego-ology, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

YMCA | BRANCH CROSSING 8100 ASHLANE THE WOODLANDS, TX 77382

pre-launch c o m m u n i t y SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 14 | @5PM

official launch grand opening SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 29 | @9:30AM COME CELEBRATE WITH US! free gift to all guests! Smiling faces | Comfortable atmosphere Complimentary coffee and pastries | Child care with BridgeKids | Engaging worship

Visit us on our website or our FB for up-to-date information!

bridgechurchwoodlands.com FB.com/BCWoodlands

FOOD > FUN > FAMILY

BridgeChurch Woodlands is a place where people can meet Jesus, engage with fellow Believers, and become Am- bassadors by Connecting Community to Christ. We Welcome you to join us as we seek to be Missional through Loving God, Loving People and being the Bridge.

Inflatables | Games | Youth obstacle course DJ | Give-a-ways | Shaved ice | Food trucks And much more! FREE event!

12

Community Impact Newspaper • communityimpact.com

COMPILED BY BEN THOMPSON

SEPT. 26-29

OCT. 05

OCT. 12

RACE A DRAGON BOAT NORTHSHORE PARK

LEARNABOUT SAFETY NORTHSHORE PARK

RUNA TEXAS-SIZEDRACE NORTHSHORE PARK

The YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge allows groups to race 40-foot dragon-headed canoes and take part in team building. 8 a.m.-noon, 2-6 p.m. $1,000 (team), $875 (nonprofits and high school students). Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. 281-681-6730. www.ymcadragonboat.org

The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch holds an interactive public safety expo providing hands-on access to local safety agencies along with activities and food. Noon-3 p.m. Free. Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

Three races are held throughout the morning, including the Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas 10-mile event, the 3.1 Armadillo Run 5K and the One 4 Texas Kids’ Fun Run. 7-11:30 a.m. $35-$70 (advance), Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

13 CELEBRATE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT LOCALLY Local residents interested in celebrating National Night Out, the crime prevention and law enforcement community-building cam- paign, can register for a neighborhood party and receive a visit from law enforcement personnel. Attendees can pick up event materials in advance. 3-6 p.m. Free. The Woodlands neighborhoods. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

childhood homelessness. The registration deadline for the event is Sept. 30. Teams of five participate in the race, with four people pushing a bed with one occupant to the finish line. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $150. Lone Star College-Montgomery, 3200 College Park

activities are also featured. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov OCTOBER 05 TAKE PART IN A CHARITY BED RACE Family Promise of Montgomery County holds its annual bed race event to help end

for the Nov. 7 election is one month prior to election day. Montgomery or Harris county residents who are U.S. citizens ages 18 or older and are not convicted felons or mentally incapacitated are eligible to register to vote. For more information in Montgomery County, contact the elections office at 936-539-7843 or visit www.elections.mctx.org. Harris County residents can contact 713-755-6965 or www.harrisvotes.com.

Drive, Conroe. 281-433-5051. www.familypromiseofmc.org/ bed-race-home 07 REGISTER TO VOTE

The voter registration deadline

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.

5 Exclusive Private Dining Rooms PLAN YOUR NEXT EVENT. Waived booking fee with mention of this ad

Our private event spaces feature executive level private attendants and access to a full-service cocktail bar for a truly private dining experience.

Monday-Friday 4-7 p.m. Bar Bites Menu $5 wine & cocktails

45

25250 Grogans Park Drive The Woodlands, TX 281.362.0808

Grogans Park Dr.

Sawdust Rd.

13

The Woodlands edition • September 2019

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 September 12 Popa Chubby Band, 8:30 p.m. 14 Kevin Galloway, 8:30 p.m. 11 Judy Collins, 8:30 p.m. 12 Cory Morrow, 8:30 p.m. MAIN STREET CROSSING 111W. MAIN ST., TOMBALL 281-290-0431 www.mainstreetcrossing.com September

15 Hot Club of Cowtown, 7 p.m. 18 Sons of the Pioneers, 7:30 p.m. 19-20 Kenny G, 8:30 p.m. 21 Johnny Bush and The Bandoleros, 8:30 p.m. 22 Steve Wariner, 7:30 p.m. 25 Gino Vannelli, 8 p.m. 26 Carbon Leaf, 8:30 p.m. 27 Jackopierce, 8:30 p.m. 28 The Subdudes, 8:30 p.m. October 1 Steven Page, 7:30 p.m. 3 MacPowell and The Family Reunion, 8:30 p.m. 4 Croce Plays Croce, 8:30 p.m. 5 Billy Crockett, Kylie Rae Harris and Josh Grider, 8 p.m. 6 Gretchen Peters, 7 p.m. 7 First Monday Java Jazz, 7:30 p.m. 10 David Ball, 8:30 p.m.

11 Ellis Paul, 8 p.m. 12 Mike Zito, 8 p.m. 13 Blues Brothers tribute, 8 p.m.

14 Del Castillo, 8 p.m. 18 Blond-ish, 8 p.m. 19 Walt Wilkins and Susan Gibbons, 8 p.m. 20 John Sebastian, 8 p.m. 21 Michael Grimm, 8 p.m. 24 The Quebe Sisters, 8 p.m. 26 Radio Duran, 8 p.m. 27 Riders in the Sky, 8 p.m. 28 Already Gone, 5:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. October 1 Ty Herndon with Gary Kyle, 8 p.m. 3 Restless Heart, 8 p.m. 4 Mike and the Moonpies, 8 p.m. 5 Level One Band, 8 p.m. 8 Shelee Coley with Field of Bronze, 7:30 p.m.

SEPT. 13

FELIXCAVALIERE’S RASCALS DOSEYDOE BIGBARN

With a musical career spanning 50 years, Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals has received numerous awards, including four Rock Hall of Fame inductions and one Grammy nomination. The group has been recognized for singles such as “Groovin” and “Good Lovin.” 8:30 p.m. $108-$178. 25911 I-45 N., TheWoodlands 281-367-3774. www.doseydoe.com

WORTHWHILE CONVERSATIONS HAVE WE DONE ALL WE CAN DO?

THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL “FINANCIAL” TOPIC. EXPLAIN YOUR MEANING… We are discussing Alzheimer’s disease. After 48 years, we’ve learned first-hand that the challenges associated with Alzheimer’s disease impact a family’s wealth planning needs. Our Wealth Management Committee, chaired by Phillip Hamman, CFP ® , CFA, has devoted significant effort to help families plan and adapt their finances accordingly. Our fiduciary mindset, however, begs a further question: “Have we done all we can do?” Hence, we are the Title Sponsor for the 2019 Pedal Away Alzheimer’s Ride . A “RIDE”…WHAT IS THIS ALL ABOUT? If you, or someone you know, is a serious cyclist, you know of the big fundraising event every spring – the BP MS 150. This is a 2-day bike ride (actually 180 miles) from Houston to Austin raising millions of dollars toward finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis and offering hope to those with MS. Less heralded is the significant amount of time and training these thousands of cyclists endure to prepare for that challenging 2-day ride. The Pedal Away Alzheimer’s Ride is one of the premier fall kick-off training rides that marks the start of the training season for next year’s MS 150.

THE TIE-IN TO ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE? The important winner at the end of the ride is the Alzheimer’s Association. The Pedal Away Alzheimer’s event benefits the Alzheimer’s Association and its research to find a cure and better treatments. I suspect if your family not been directly touched by this, someone close to you has felt the impact. Imagine what it might feel like someday to reflect upon Alzheimer’s the way we do today about so many dreaded diseases of the past like Polio. WHAT MORE SHOULD WE KNOW? Get the full story on our website that provides the link to the event organizer, Ready2Roll Cycling. (www.linscomb- williams.com/community-involvement). A number of L&W staff, as well as their family members, will be riding in the event on Saturday, October 26th. Other L&W staff will be volunteering at the event and working the rest stops for the expected 1,500 cyclists. If you are up for making the ride or just cheering us on, we hope you’ll come out and support this great cause. 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, Chairman & CEO, highlights the firm’s sponsorship of Pedal Away Alzheimer’s cycling event with the L&W professional team.

Linscomb & Williams is not an accounting firm.

1925 Hughes Landing Blvd., Ste. 200 The Woodlands, Texas 77380 281 841 0707 www.linscomb-williams.com

14

Community Impact Newspaper • communityimpact.com

COMPILED BY ANDREWCHRISTMAN

GENUWINE TASTING ROOM 6503 FM1488, STE. 401, MAGNOLIA 832-934-2675 www.mygenuwine.com September 10 Jazz on the Northside, 7 p.m. 13 Ken Gaines, 7:30 p.m. 14 Nobody’s Fool Trio, 7:30 p.m. 17 Jazz on the Northside, 7 p.m. 20 Ronnie Corbin, 7:30 p.m. 21 Vintage Reserve, 7:30 p.m. 24 Jazz on the Northside, 7 p.m. 27 Magpie and Loon, 7:30 p.m. 28 Woody Witt Jazz Quintet, 7:30 p.m. October 1 Jazz on the Northside, 7 p.m. 5 Dan Crump, 7:30 p.m. 8 Jazz on the Northside, 7 p.m. 11 Winston Cook, 7:30 p.m. 12 The Two Black Guys, 7:30 p.m. THE REFUGE BAR AND BISTRO 24WATERWAY AVE., STE. 110, THEWOODLANDS 713-389-5674 www.refugeinthewoodlands.com

September 13 Yelba, 8 p.m. 14 Unique Soul Band, 8 p.m. 20 Jimmie Hunter, 8 p.m. 21 Billy Pope, 8 p.m. 27 Yelba, 8 p.m. 28 J-Walkers, 8 p.m. October 4 Jimmie Hunter, 8 p.m. 5 Louis Lamb, 8 p.m. 11 Yelba, 8 p.m. 12 Unique Soul Band, 8 p.m. BAKER STREET PUB ANDGRILL 25WATERWAY AVE., STE 100, THEWOODLANDS 281-362-7431 September 12 Zach Tate, 10 p.m. 13 OMG, 10 p.m. 14 Fal Skye, 10 p.m. 19 Goodnight Copilot, 10 p.m. 20 Sonic Seduction, 10 p.m. 21 Adrenaline, 10 p.m. 26 Snafu, 10 p.m. 27 Flashpoint, 10 p.m. 28 Shekere Latin, 10 p.m.

October 3 Vertigo, 10 p.m. 4 The Mockingbirds, 10 p.m. 5 Fidelity Maxx, 10 p.m. 10 Sol Flair, 10 p.m. 11 The Midnight Release, 10 p.m. 12 The Max, 10 p.m. THE CYNTHIAWOODS MITCHELL PAVILION 2005 LAKE ROBBINS DRIVE, THEWOODLANDS 281-364-3010 www.woodlandscenter.org September 11 Houston Symphony: A Symphony of Heroes, 7:30 p.m. 21 Peter Frampton with Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, 7:30 p.m. 22 Iron Maiden with The Raven Age, 7:30 p.m. 27 Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience, 8 p.m. 29 Meek Mill and Future, 7 p.m. October 12 Casting Crowns with Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes and Jamie Kimmett, 7 p.m.

SEPT. 20

JIMMIEHUNTER REFUGE BAR ANDBISTRO

SEPT. 24

THEQUEBE SISTERS MAIN STREET CROSSING

CONCERT IN THE PARK 2505 LAKEWOODLANDS DRIVE, THEWOODLANDS 281-210-3950 www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov September

15 Gary Michael Dahl, 6 p.m. 22 The Blue Grooves, 6 p.m. October 6 Joel’s Garage, 6 p.m. 13 Nightbird, 6 p.m. 20 Brian Loftin Band, 6 p.m.

OCT. 1

OCT. 6

STEVENPAGE DOSEYDOE BIGBARN

JOEL’SGARAGE CONCERT IN THE PARK

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.

0 % APR 72 MOS 5 OR

North

+$1000 THRU GM FINANCE, QUAL.BUYERS.

$0 DOWN

2019 BUICK ENCORE TWO TO CHOOSE!

- OR - $ 489 LEASE FOR

TWO TO CHOOSE!

NEW 2019 GMC SIERRA 1500 $ 13 , 000 SAVINGS OFF MSRP MSRP = $45,870 - = $ 32 , 870 OUR PRICE

NEW 2019 GMC YUKON $ 12 ,

39 MOS

3

0 FOR72MONTHS 2 % APR OR FORQUALIFIEDBUYERS +$1750 THRUGM FINANCE

$ 8750 SAVINGS OFF MSRP MSRP = $25,660 - = $ 16,910 OUR PRICE

- OR LEASE FOR - $ 169 39 MOS 4 /MO

000 SAVINGS OFF MSRP TWO TO CHOOSE!

$ 399 LEASE FOR

PURCHASE FOR: 2019 GMC 1500 SLE: MSRP $45,870 - $5000 GM BONUS CASH - $8000 B&M DISCOUNT OFF MSRP.

PURCHASE FOR: ‘19 GMC YUKON DENALI: MSRP $81,935 - $2500 FACTORY REBATE ($1500 CUSTOMER CASH + $1000 BONUS CASH) - $9500 B&M DISCOUNT OFF MSRP.

39 MOS

PURCH: 19’ ENCORE PREFERRED: MSRP $25,660 - $2250 FACTORY REBATE ($1500 CUSTOMER CASH+ $750 CTP*) - $6500 B&M DISCOUNT OFF MSRP.

1

- OR -

Pictures & Colors For Illustration Only... 1)‘19SIERRA 1500 SLT, 3)‘19 YUKON SLE, 4)’19 ENCORE PREFERRED... 1, 3,4) 39 Mo. Closed-End Lease... 1)$3696, 3)$3990, 4)$1995... Due at Signing + TT&L & Dealer/Equipment Fees Due at Lease Inception (Cash or Trade). $250 Security Deposit. 1)$15,561, 3)$19,071, 4)$6591... Total Lease Term Payments... ... All advertised leases in this ad include: early termination & excessive wear & tear fees, $.25/mile overage charge, 10k Miles per Year Security deposit $250, maintenance & auto insurance are customer’s responsibility, penalties and other charges will be imposed for delinquent payments. 2,5)0% APR W.A.C... 2)84...5)72... Mos.Financing, $0 Down + TT&L, 2)$11.75...5)$13.89... Mo/$1000 Financed. For Well Qualified Buyers, W.A.C. Length of contract limited... All Unites) Some customers may not qualify. Not available with some other offers. See us for details. + TT&L & dealer fees. Prices and Rebates may change due to Factory incentive changes released after publication of this ad. 11300 1960 WEST BeckMastenNorth.com 832-937-7345

15

The Woodlands edition • September 2019

OUTSMARTING CANCER in TheWoodlands

Our nationally recognized specialists are finding new ways to outsmart cancer. From screenings and diagnosis to the most advanced treatments, our leading cancer care is available in The Woodlands. We offer personalized guidance and support, so you can focus on healing, surviving and thriving.

45

242

HOUSTON METHODIST CANCER CENTER

The Woodlands

45

936.270.3333 houstonmethodist.org/cancer-woodlands

16

Community Impact Newspaper • communityimpact.com

TRANSPORTATIONUPDATES

COMPILED BY VANESSA HOLT AND KARAMCINTYRE

3

1488

S

242

1314

2978

2

45

ELAN BLVD.

HOW ITWORKS How have statewide propositions increased transportation funds? Two Texas constitutional amend- ments—propositions 1 and 7—have added billions to the State Highway Fund since fiscal year 2017, according to the Texas Department of Transpor- tation. The SHF funds construction, maintenance and right of way acquisi- tion for road projects, TxDOT Informa- tion Specialist AdamHammons said. Proposition 1, which passed in 2014, divides a portion of oil and natural gas production taxes evenly between the SHF and the Economic Stability Fund, also known as the Rainy Day Fund. In addition, Proposition 7 passed in 2015 and requires the state comptroller to deposit $2.5 billion of the net revenue from sales and use taxes into the SHF. Including unofficial FY 2019 totals, the two propositions have contributed about $7.8 billion to the SHF since 2017 and are expected to add almost $9 billion in FY 2020-21. “Prop. 1 and Prop. 7 have helped us maintain the funding levels and build new and safer roads,” Hammons said.

R O B I N S O N R

FULLER BLUFF DR.

4

5

MANY PINES RD.

E

1

99 TOLL

LAZY LN.

CONROE- HUFSMITH RD.

N

RAYFORD BEND

RECENT UPDATES 1 Rayford Road expansion

N Map not to scale 4 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 RECENTLY COMPLETED 5 BirnhamWoods Drive improvements The widening of BirnhamWoods Drive from two to four lanes from sorth of Fuller Bluff Drive to north of Elan Boulevard was completed in August, Precinct 3 officials said. The project included installment of traffic signals at the intersection of Birnham Woods and Elan Boulevard as well as Birn- hamWoods and Legends Run, Precinct 3 officials said. Timeline: September 2018-August 2019 Cost: $2.7 million Funding source: Montgomery County Precinct 3

2021 (Phase 1), January 2018-fourth quarter 2019 (Phase 2), October 2018-third quarter 2020 (bridge) Cost: $21.3 million (Phase 1), $12.9 million (Phase 2), $7.6 million (bridge) Funding sources: TxDOT, federal funds

Rayford Road is being expanded from four to six lanes between Lazy Lane and the Grand Parkway. The project also includes constructing a six-lane bridge over the Union Pacific Corp. railroad tracks, installing new traffic signals and adding a raisedme- dian. As of Sept. 1, two westbound lanes on the railroad bridge were open, Montgomery County Precinct 3 officials said. Timeline: April 2017-late 2019 Cost: $53million Funding source: Montgomery County Precinct 3 2 FM2978 widening The project will widen FM 2978 from two to four lanes with a center turn lane from FM 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 wid- ened. 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

REGIONAL PROJECT

3 Hwy. 242 overpass The project will construct an overpass and widen Hwy. 242 fromwest of FM 1314 to east of FM 1314. The project was 49% complete as of August. This is the first of four projects to construct an overpass at Hwy. 242 and FM 1314. Timeline: July 2018-third quarter 2020 Cost: $23.5 million Funding source: TxDOT

All information on this page was updated as of 9/1/19. News or questions about these or other local transportation projects? Email us at wdlnews@communityimpact.com.

It’s not like home. It is home. Independent Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care Woodhaven Village 2275 River Way Drive, Conroe, TX 77304 | (936) 703-5333 Visit us online at Woodhavenvillage.com LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE � BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY

PET FRIENDLY EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

ADA COMPLIANT

17

The Woodlands edition • September 2019

Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84

communityimpact.com

Powered by