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Katy expands tax base, includes Cane Island
Katy City Council voted to annex three tracts of land totaling just over 400 acres on April 27.
Texas Tradition
Texas Tradition restaurant owners Mike and Denise Phillips said they have a philosophy of providing great customer service in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Recent Highlights - School groundbreakings
Four new schools broke ground between April 22 and May 26.
Grand Texas developer reveals updated theme park plans
Monty Galland, CEO of the privately funded Grand Texas Sports and Entertainment District, has detailed a new construction timeline for the proposed 610-acre mixed-use theme park in New Caney along Hwy. 242.
Magnolia ISD preps for November bond election
For the first time in just over a decade, the Magnolia ISD board of trustees announced and approved plans May 18 for a $92 million bond election to be held in November with no proposed tax rate increase.
Tomball City Council discusses effectiveness of red light cameras
Over the past seven years, drivers in the city of Tomball have accumulated $1.9 million in unpaid red light camera violations. At the May 18 City Council meeting, officials discussed the effectiveness of the city’s red light camera system.
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
New Magnolia police chief sworn into office
Magnolia City Council welcomed new Police Chief Terry Enloe as he was sworn into office during the May 12 meeting. Enloe began his new position May 1.
Registration underway for Magnolia Cooking for Courage event in November
Veterans Day events will extend throughout the weekend this November in Magnolia. The first Cooking for Courage barbecue cookoff and fundraiser will be held Nov. 13-14 in Unity Park.
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.