The Woodlands Township board of directors voted to update the Waterway Square Fountains on March 19.

In 2025, $3.5 million was allocated for renovations and repairs to the fountain, but now the township is re-evaluating the best way to maintain the water system through a new proposal for the system.

In case you missed it: The fountains at Waterway Square were installed in 2008, and are owned and operated by the township. The fountain includes a park, stage, elevator, pedestrian bridge, plaza, dancing water features and a sound system.

Looking back: Back in 2018, the board received a report on issues with the fountains including leaking and freeze damage to the water lines. 

What’s new: LeBlanc said a task force was created to help with the design of the project, including:

• Structural modifications
• Waterproofing coordination
• Materials testing to replace damaged materials
• Cleanup
• Fixing electrical and programming issues

• Opened Feb. 6
• 719 Sawdust Road, Ste. 104, Spring

Paradigm Salon is now offering haircuts and salon services on Gosling Road in Spring.

The details: Founded by former Houston Texans cheerleader Randi Cazares, the salon is set to offer haircuts and styling in a "high-level" space.

In their words: "Opening Paradigm is the realization of a dream I've carried since high school." Cazares said in a social media statement. "After more than 18 years behind the chair, building a salon of my own felt like the natural culmination of a career routed in creativity, connection and a deep love for both the beauty industry and the people within it."

There are several summer camps set to take place in and around The Woodlands area. Check them out below. This list is not comprehensive.

Art Camps at Cordovan Art School
Select from a variety of themed camps at seven locations in the Greater Houston area, including The Woodlands. 
Type: art
Ages: 5-16
Dates: May 26-Aug. 14 (weekdays)
Cost: beginning at $299 weekly

• 8000 McBeth Way, Ste. 130, The Woodlands

• The Woodlands Young Learners, 1500 Woodstead Court, The Woodlands

• 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands

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On March 31, Texas’ roughly 9,000 licensed consumable hemp retailers will face sweeping regulations, including a more than 3,000% increase in annual licensing fees and a ban on most smokable cannabis products.

The overview: The new rules, which also include age verification requirements, stricter packaging guidelines and more rounds of product testing, were originally proposed in December. The Texas Department of State Health Services, which regulates the state’s hemp industry, adopted the rules March 2.

The debate: Supporters of the increased regulations previously said they hoped the changes would result in more comprehensive oversight of Texas’ hemp industry and improve consumer safety. 

Some experts said they were concerned the new rules were taking effect too quickly and could lead some hemp businesses to close their doors.

"It is really tragic that these entrepreneurs are being faced with this, especially in a state like Texas that touts being pro-business ... and here we are shutting down businesses and relegating consumers to an illicit market," said Heather Fazio, director of the Texas Cannabis Policy Center.