The Woodlands Township board of directors will meet on Oct. 22 to discuss developing a concept for an indoor recreation facility. The township is considering a $231,600 feasibility study from Burditt Consultants, LLC, with funding coming from the parks needs assessment reserve.

What to expect: The proposed task order consists of three phases that will not exceed $231,600:

• $92,000 for Burditt to review township plans and stakeholder needs

• $100,000 to develop up to three development scenarios varying in size

• $39,600 to provide an operational and revenue analysis if the board approves one option

An additional $18,000 will be considered for optional items to create a high-level concept and 3D renderings.

Also of note: If the board approves the task order, the recommendation is to approve a budget amendment to fund the order from the PNA Reserve this year.

The overview: Melody Turned Therapy opened booking in The Woodlands for its music therapy sessions in early September, according to owner and music therapist Cela Patras. The business offers appointments in The Woodlands on Wednesdays.

What they offer: According to the business website, music therapy services are available to address:

• Mental health

• Eating disorders

• Other special needs

Melody Turned Therapy offers both in-person and virtual classes for kids, teens and adults. Available options include music therapy, piano lessons, social skills groups, mental health and ukulele groups and workplace support.

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Read all about it: The Woodlands Township will unveil its six new trolleys at the Grand Trolley Reveal on Nov. 7 from 10-11 a.m. The event will take place at the southern edge of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, near The Woodlands Waterway. The new trolleys feature names gathered from community suggestions in a contest held earlier this year. Residents can see and board the trolleys, which feature updated designs. Additionally, the township will announce the winners of a children's coloring contest before the event.

The history: The project began in 2024 when the township slated $2.2 million for the six new trolleys. The new vehicles are propane-powered, and the township will seek reimbursement through Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Development Credits. The Town Center Trolley system is a free public transit service that serves areas including:

• Hughes Landing
• Market Street
• The Woodlands Mall
• The Pavilion

The Bayou Land Conservancy named Dr. Anna Weiss as its new executive director on Aug. 24. Weiss succeeded Jill Boullion, who retired earlier this year after 10 years in the role. The organization, which preserves land along streams for flood control, clean water and wildlife, will celebrate 30 years at its Nov. 14 gala at Highland Pines Golf Club.

Weiss previously worked in Galveston at a collective impact community development organization called Fishing Galveston. In her new role, Weiss is focusing on several opportunities and goals:

• Looking at land along the Spring Creek Nature Trail to potentially create a longer trail system

• Learning about a proposed Scarborough development of about 7,000 homes on 5,500 acres of flood plain and floodway

• Utilizing volunteers for trail building, field work days and invasive plant removal

The Houston Airport System will host its first Flavor Fest, allowing non-travelers to sample airport cuisine to benefit Wings of Compassion, an organization providing temporary financial aid to airport system employees experiencing hardship.

The details: Tickets cost $30 per person and include validated parking. Because both events take place in pre-security areas, attendees do not need a flight or boarding pass.

The events will take place:

• Nov. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at William P. Hobby Airport, with parking in the Blue Garage. Participating restaurants include Killen's BBQ, Common Bond and Velvet Taco.

• Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with parking in the CDE Garage. Participating restaurants include El Tiempo Cantina, The Annie and Little Purse Dumpling Den.

The festival will feature food and drinks, a live chef competition, People's Choice voting, live entertainment and retail partner giveaways.