Montgomery County is moving forward with trying to secure money to buy out around 50 flood-prone homes.

The specifics: Montgomery County commissioners at their Nov. 5 meeting approved hiring a consultant to help navigate the application process to obtain funding from a Federal Emergency Management Agency program for buying out and demolishing homes that have flooded multiple times.

“Predominantly, these are going to be located in Precincts 3 and 4, which is based on the historical nature of our flooding,” Millsaps said.

The impact: To date, the county has purchased 148 flood-prone properties, Millsaps said. After the county purchases the properties, the homes are demolished and the land remains green space.

“It’s a great program,” Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray said.

Boni's Dance & Performing Arts Studio is presenting its 40th annual performances of The Nutcracker at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands. The event features local dancers bringing to life Clara's journey through the land of snow and the battle between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King.

The performances will take place on Nov. 21 and 22, with two showtimes scheduled for each day:

• A matinee performance starting at 3 p.m.
• An evening performance starting at 7:45 p.m.

Proceeds from the event will benefit local charities and organizations, including:

• Kids Meals Inc.
• Love Fosters Hope
• Cassidy Joined For Hope
• Sleep In Heavenly Peace

Want to catch up on Community Impact's coverage from this week? Here are five of the top stories across The Woodlands area from Oct. 30-Nov. 6.

1. See results for 4 State Board of Education races in the Houston area

2. Lisa Gilmore wins Position 3 seat in The Woodlands Township

3. Brad Bailey wins race for Texas House District 15

4. Five Below opening soon in Spring

5. New Rowan store opening inside The Woodlands Mall

At her first public event since winning the Nov. 3 election, Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa announced her initial plans for the transition between gubernatorial administrations, emphasizing her plans to work across the aisle in "building a government that is working for the people of Texas."

The overview: Hinojosa also announced the team leading her transition to the governor's office:

• Joe Madden, former chief of staff for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo

• Former GOP state Rep. Ernest Bailes

• Ryan Pollock, executive director of the Texas State Building and Construction Trades Council

• Tamala Barksdale, a former Austin ISD trustee

Quote of note: "This is not about being a Democratic administration," she said. "I'm not going to be the governor for just Democrats—I'm going to be the governor for all the people of Texas."

One more thing: Hinojosa said Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, whom she unseated in the Nov. 3 election, had been "gracious" and expressed that his office would "fully cooperate with this transition and be helpful as they can."