Data collected in October for home sales in September in The Woodlands area shows varying real estate trends across eight ZIP codes, according to Christine Hale Realty Group.

The September data highlights several key market shifts:

• More homes sold in four ZIP codes, while sales dropped in three and stayed the same in 77384.

• The median price of homes sold increased in four ZIP codes.

• Homes spent more days on the market in September 2026 than in September 2025 in five ZIP codes, while the number of days decreased in three.

• In ZIP code 77375, days on the market increased from 60 to 99 days, while in 77384, it decreased from 115 to 80 days.

• Overall, more homes sold in the $200,000-$399,999 range than any other range studied, followed by 94 homes sold in the $400,000-$599,999 range.

From the oven: Knead Me Bakery will celebrate its one-year anniversary at its Metropark Square location in Shenandoah on Oct. 31, according to the company Facebook page. The bakery, located at 8920 Metropark Drive, Ste. 800, is featuring several special menu items all week, including on its anniversary day. These featured items include:

• Pecan praline

• Chocolate chip

• Pizza

• Bacon mozzarella sourdough

• Birthday cake scones

📍8920 Metropark Drive, Ste. 800, Shenandoah

At a glance: The home goods retailer HomeSense opened a new location in Shenandoah's Portofino Shopping Center on Oct. 22.

HomeSense sells a variety of items, including:

• Rugs

• Accent chairs and sofas

• Office furniture

• Seasonal decorations

The parent company of HomeSense is TJX, a multinational retail corporation that also owns sub-brands such as TJ Maxx, HomeGoods and Marshalls.

📍 19075 I-45, Ste. 110, Shenandoah

The Harris County Commissioners Court approved extensions for federal pre-disaster project grants and a study on detention basin management practices during its Oct. 29 meeting. County Judge Lina Hidalgo was not in attendance.

The details: The Federal Emergency Management Agency grant extensions give the Harris County Flood Control District more time to complete the Urban Flood Risk Study and three detention basins.

Also of note: The court also approved U.S. Department of Agriculture grant extensions, including 92 calendar days for Hurricane Beryl debris removal. None of the extensions include extra money. Additionally, commissioners approved a three-year, $533,444 agreement with the University of Houston to study floating vegetated islands.

One more thing: The court did not vote on adding 20 positions to the constable workforce after the items were pulled from the agenda.