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Montgomery City Council advances downtown McCown redesign, approves HR support contract

Montgomery City Council moved March 10 to approve a one-way traffic design for McCown Street and authorized outside human resources support for the next six months.

What happened: Council approved plans to designate McCown Street as a northbound one-way street as part of the downtown improvement effort. City officials said the current phase stretches from Caroline Street North to College Street and includes angled parking on the east side of the street, added sidewalks, landscaping, pedestrian lighting, overhead lights and intersection upgrades.

Officials said the goal is to improve walkability while preserving parking in the downtown area.

Also on the agenda: Council also approved outsourcing human resources support services to CPS HR Consulting for the remainder of the fiscal year, with a cost not to exceed $26,860. City staff said the arrangement gives Montgomery access to senior HR support on an as-needed basis without committing to a multiyear contract or the cost of a full-time hire.

On The Business Beat

Lobb’s Padel coming soon to The Woodlands area

Lobb’s Padel officials said an entertainment center is under construction and has plans to open in late May or early June.

The details: Lobb’s Padel is being built inside the new Dudley Sports Plaza sports and entertainment complex on FM 1488, officials said.

The indoor padel club plans to offer five courts as a community-driven space for experienced players and beginners. Padel is described as a blend of tennis and squash, officials said.

What else?: In addition to court reservations, officials said Lobb’s Padel plans to offer weekly programs, including:

Open plays and organized sessions
Leagues and social events

See more details.

In Your Community

6 weekend events to attend in Conroe, Montgomery, March 13-15

There are several events to attend in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list and events are subject to change.

Wellness Expo
Discover 80 wellness vendors in Conroe, including body, mind and spirit vendors. The lecture series includes 22 free talks and two paid workshops.

March 14-15, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
$10.34 (one-day ticket), $12.41 (one-day ticket)
The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe

Rodeo Season Fiesta
Hacienda Mis Padres Mexican Grill invites the community to celebrate rodeo season with music, a horse show, line dancing and drink specials.