HTX-WDL: Impact 9/12/2025

The Woodlands Township presented Parker McCollum with a proclamation designating Sept. 6, 2025, as Parker McCollum Day in The Woodlands and awarded him a ceremonial Key to The Woodlands during his performance at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Supporting artists for the show were Kameron Marlowe and Vincent Mason. 

The backstory: According to the proclamation, McCollum is from Conroe and graduated from College Park High School in The Woodlands. He attended concerts at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and performed locally before gaining widespread success, according to the proclamation.

Notable quote: Linda Nelson, board of directors secretary and chair of Visit The Woodlands, said joining McCollum and other board members on stage for the presentation was a meaningful moment for the community.

"We are so proud of Parker's journey," Nelson said. "He brings great recognition of our unique place to live and visit. This return to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is not just a homecoming, it's a celebration of remarkable success."

LoveShackFancy has filed plans for work at a site at Market Street in The Woodlands, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

The details: Construction began in July and is set to wrap up in September, according to the filing. The project has an estimated cost of $85,000. Founded in 2013, LoveShackFancy sells women’s and children’s clothing, home goods and beauty products.

• 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 1020, The Woodlands

In March, Janna Hoglund was appointed the new director of the Montgomery County Memorial Library System, after previously serving as the director of the Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library.

What you need to know: Community Impact interviewed Hoglund about her new role, what her priorities are and her vision for the library system. 

Quote of note: "I want people to know that our Montgomery County Memorial Library System is a vital, welcoming resource for everyone in our community. Whether you are looking for help with job searching, free internet access, access for knowledge and information, yearly literacy programs for your children, or just a quiet space to think and learn, the library is here for you," Hoglund said.

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a Sept. 10 executive order aimed at prohibiting hemp-derived THC products from being sold to minors, which he called “safety for kids, freedom for adults.” The order comes one week after a special legislative session ended without Abbott and state lawmakers agreeing on legislation to ban or restrict THC sales.

The details: Abbott’s order directs the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to “immediately begin the rulemaking process” on new THC regulations, including:

• Limiting THC sales to people 21 years and older
• Requiring THC retailers to check all customers’ IDs
• Expanding testing and labeling requirements for THC products
• Raising manufacturer and retailer licensing fees to cover costs of enforcing the new rules
• Enhancing monitoring by state and local law enforcement