As of early December data, office and retail occupancy were higher in The Woodlands, area but industrial occupancy was lower compared to the fourth quarter of the previous year, according to data from Caldwell Cos.

The Woodlands Hair Elite officials said the hair salon celebrated 10 years of service on Dec. 6.

The details: During the anniversary celebration, The Woodlands Hair Elite held an event featuring raffles and giveaways, gifts, refreshments and snacks as well as special guest vendors.

What they offer: The Woodlands Hair Elite is a full-service hair salon offering services including cut and style as well as chemical services, smoothing treatments, facial services and other treatments.

The Woodlands area has a number of options for seniors looking for different types of living arrangements. Here is a selection of locations in the area. This list is not comprehensive.

The Auberge at The Woodlands
Type: assisted living, memory care, hospice visits
Opened: 2019
Cost: $7,300 single room; 5,300 shared
Total units: can hold up to 48 beds
Amenities: art therapy, baking classes, beauty salon, transportation to doctor’s appointments, religious services, arts and crafts, book club, bingo, housekeeping

• 7950 Bay Branch Drive, The Woodlands

• 25914 Oak Ridge Drive, The Woodlands

This November, Texas voters approved 17 constitutional amendments, also known as state propositions. Here’s what’s next for some of those propositions and what they mean for Texans.

The overview: Texas voters authorized the state to spend $1 billion annually on water supply funding, totaling $20 billion over a two-decade period, through Proposition 4. Funding will flow into the Texas Water Fund, a state account created in 2023 to help finance water projects.

However, state law requires that the money does not begin moving into the water fund until September 2027, and it will not be available for grants until 2029. Until then, state agencies, water utilities and local organizations will need to plan for funding, adjust rules and processes to align with recent state laws and update Texas’ water and flood plans, according to the Texas Water Foundation.

More details: Texas homeowners were set to see expanded property tax breaks on their 2025 tax bills under Propositions 11 and 13. Four other property tax exemptions approved by voters will take effect Jan. 1.