AB Energy USA has selected The Woodlands for its North American headquarters, according to a March 11 announcement from Howard Hughes and The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership.

Breaking news: The location is expected to bring dozens of new jobs to the region, according to the news release. AB, described in the release as a global leader in sustainability solutions headquartered in Lombardy, Italy, has cited The Woodlands region’s workforce and proximity to other leaders in the industry as factors in choosing it for its North American headquarters.

More details: The company will be located at The Woodlands Towers at The Waterway, and move-in will take place in the second quarter of the year. It will add approximately 45 new jobs in The Woodlands in 2026, with another 30 jobs annually in engineering, service, maintenance and integration roles over the next five years beginning in 2027, according to the release.

• 9950 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Woodlands

The Mexican restaurant Doña Lula Gorditas and Tacos opened in mid-February, manager Claudia Garcia said.

More details: The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch such as tacos, chilaquiles and meatless options.

• Opened Feb. 18
• 25919 I-45 Ste D, Spring

There are several events planned in The Woodlands area this weekend for March 13-15. Events are subject to change. This list is not comprehensive.

19th Annual Creekwood Fishing Derby
The 19th Annual Creekwood Fishing Derby is a family-friendly event where attendees can catch and keep fish. Participants are asked to bring their own fishing rods.

• March 14, 8-10 a.m.
• Free
• Creekwood Park, 3883 S. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands

• March 14, 2-6 p.m.
• Free
• Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands

• March 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Free
• Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands

The Conroe ISD board of trustees will learn about the district's projected future enrollment along with naming principals for its new schools at its March 17 meeting.

What to know: The March regular meeting agenda includes future enrollment projection information from Zonda Demographics. The board will also discuss its local school library advisory council, per the agenda.

What else: The meeting will also include the naming and approval of the board of seven campuses throughout the district, including the Grand Oaks High School Ninth-Grade campus, opening in January 2027, as previously reported by Community Impact.