The Oak Ridge North City Council discussed its fowl ordinance during its Oct. 26 meeting, which about 50 citizens attended to urge council members to reconsider a lot size restriction. A petition gathered 536 signatures against the current rule.

The context: Oak Ridge North restricts backyard poultry and fowl to properties larger than 1 acre.

Also on the agenda: The council also approved purchasing three new police vehicles for a total cost of $202,606, to be paid from the police budget. The purchase includes:

• Two Chevrolet Tahoes to be used as patrol vehicles

• One Ford Explorer to serve as an admin vehicle

What you need to know: The Goose's Acre Bistro and Irish Pub is celebrating its 20th anniversary on Dec. 5. The pub was the first restaurant to open in Town Center 20 years ago.

The backstory: Co-owner Brian Young said the pub was purchased by Colm O'Neill and Brian Young in County Cork, Ireland, before being shipped by boat to the U.S. and transported to The Woodlands. The establishment serves a variety of homemade menu items, a selection of alcohol and specials offered all week long.

📍21 Waterway Ave., The Woodlands

The Montgomery County Food Bank hosted its inaugural Flourish & Nourish Ladies Luncheon on Oct. 22 at The Blue Magnolia in Magnolia. Presented by Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, the event brought together women from across Montgomery County to raise funds for hundreds of thousands of meals for people facing hunger this holiday season. The afternoon featured a fireside chat with chef, author and philanthropist Cat Cora. Brynn Huntsman provided a $25,000 matching gift for the event.

Quote of note: "Flourish & Nourish filled a room with women who care deeply about this community, and Cat Cora reminded all of us how a meal shared around the family table can shape a life," said Scott Burns, president and CEO of Montgomery County Food Bank.

The food bank's Holiday Helpings Food & Funds Drive will kick off Nov. 1 and run through the end of the year.