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After the water rises: How FEMA maps can affect insurance, rebuilding and buyout options for Montgomery County homeowners

Kathleen Adams used to call her home her “forever.” The Conroe-area property had room for reunions, a pool and a 1,400-square-foot porch. Now, much of her life is boxed upstairs. After repeated floods, she said she watches the weather, tracks river levels—and waits for a buyout process that can take years.

The gist: Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps, insurance rules and federal grant programs can shape what happens after the water leaves. County data shows 144 homes have been bought out through six mitigation programs to date.

Why it matters: The full process typically takes between 2 1/2 and three years, depending on the federal funding source. Once funding reaches the county and homeowners stay engaged, she said, closings can move in 60-90 days.

Before you go: For homeowners in flood-prone areas, documentation matters. Residents should save photos, repair receipts, insurance claims, FEMA documents, Small Business Administration Disaster loan information and anything tied to storm damage.

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Concerts, bike rides and a job fair: 7 things to do in The Woodlands area, May 29-31

This weekend, May 29-31, several events are planned in The Woodlands area, including concerts and bike rides. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.

Conroe ISD Bus Driver Job Fair
Interested job seekers are invited to attend this bus driver job fair. The starting pay for bus drivers is $20/hour with a guaranteed seven hours per workday.

May 29, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Free (admission)
Oak Ridge Transportation Center, 27110 Geffert Wright Road, Oak Ridge North

Nature Ride
All Bodies on Bikes HTX sponsors this morning ride to see nature features such as the township's new Bird Blind. Advance registration is requested.

May 30, 9 a.m.
Free
Creekside Park West Trailhead at Dr. Ann Snyder Drive

The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra
The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra presents Grieg & Gamers at The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church, a cinematic, multigenerational concert experience where classical masterworks meet iconic video game soundtracks.

May 31, 5 p.m. (doors open), 6-8 p.m. (performance)
$15-$50
4881 W. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands

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The Woodlands Township approves $250K for mobility hub study

The Woodlands Township voted 6-0 to approve $250,000 to be taken from the Hotel Occupancy Tax reserve to fund a study to determine the feasibility of a mobility hub in Town Center, according to agenda documents.

Why it matters: The hub could serve as an anchor for development such as offices, retail art centers and apartments, Director of Transportation Ruthanne Haut said.

What they’re saying: Board Chair Brad Bailey said that parking is outdated in Town Center, with limited spaces available. He said responding to the issue will help spur economic development and access to restaurants and shopping in the area.

Before you go: Haut said that the goal is also to identify optimal or potential sites around Town Center and to conduct an environmental screening.

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Bed Bath and Beyond to reopen inside four The Container Store locations in the Greater Houston area

Three years after Bed Bath & Beyond filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed its brick-and-mortar locations, the home goods retailer is reopening in spaces operated by The Container Store at 98 locations across the U.S., including four in Houston.

How we got here: On May 16, The Container Store and Bed Bath & Beyond announced the opening of their first co-branded retail location in Fort Worth, with the plan to open dozens of merged locations across the U.S., according to a news release from the retailer.

The details: The merged store layouts will allow customers to shop by room, integrating assortments from both retailers, according to the release.

Looking ahead: Over time, the company expects to operate more than 300 stores across multiple formats, including co-branded stores, neighborhood formats, Bed Bath & Beyond Seasonal Living, and buybuy BABY locations, according to the release.