Impact News - The Woodlands, Tx
Public education bills stack up as filing deadline approaches
Legislators are laying out their public education priorities as the bill filing deadline for the 84th Legislature approaches, with focus areas including school finance, safety, expanding pre-kindergarten, public school performance ratings and testing.
Township unveils ‘The Way Home’ sculpture
The Woodlands Township on May 25 dedicated its newest sculpture, “The Way Home,” during a ceremony at Town Green Park that attracted thousands of community residents and war veterans.
Art Tribe
Corridors, station stops too soon to call
The FRA says it is too early to determine station locations and corridors.
Ironman triathlon brings competitors, spectators, road closures
Ironman race lane closures and detours
Woodlands Chamber CEO stepping down
Karen Hoylman will retire in August
Creekside Park will get additional trees
The Woodlands Development Company has responded to a petition by the residents of the Village of Creekside Park with a commitment to plant larger trees than is required by The Woodlands Township standards. The Development Company will also plant more
Pincecroft Shopping Center
Pinecroft Shopping Center is a retail complex located to the north of The Woodlands Mall. The center is anchored by national retailers including Best Buy, Ulta Beauty and World Market.
Study: The Woodlands sending fewer kids to CISD
A recent study projecting student populations in Conroe ISD reveals The Woodlands is sending fewer students to district schools, while more students are enrolling in private schools.
Susan Cates
As the director of the Economic Development Corporation for Oak Ridge North, Susan Cates has worked with the city since 2011 to make a difference in the community.
Oak Ridge North Fire Station No. 3
Oak Ridge North’s original fire station has been relocated and revamped into a larger facility. The renovation project was complete at the end of April, two months ahead of schedule.
Woodlands CVB diversifies efforts to draw tourists to community
The Woodlands Convention and Visitors Bureau is reorganizing advertising efforts to attract more tourists to The Woodlands. With a new marketing company set to run a campaign trained on a more targeted demographic, advertising efforts will focus more
The Pura Vida Spicy Ginger Margarita, Cyclone Anaya’s Mexican Kitchen
Cyclone Anaya’s Mexican Kitchen puts the The Pura Vida Spicy Ginger Margarita first on its margarita menu list.
Township looks to enhance security, Wi-Fi in Town Center
The Woodlands Township is looking to enhance public safety and online connectivity throughout Town Center with improvements to its technological infrastructure. Those improvements could come in the form of additional security cameras and enhanced Wi-
Cappuccino, Gourmet Bakery Cafe
Gourmet Bakery Cafe’s cappuccino, which is topped with a thick layer of foam and dusted with cocoa, is one of the cafe’s most-ordered menu drinks.
Shenandoah sets path for more sidewalks
Shenandoah is on course to full pathway connectivity. The city has more than $1 million in pathway projects planned and under construction.
iFly Indoor Skydiving
Oak Ridge North is now home to the Houston area’s second indoor skydiving facility, iFly Indoor Skydiving.