A number of holiday activities are happening this weekend, Dec. 19-21, in The Woodlands area. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.

Jingle Boats
Participants can kayak under the holiday tree at the Riva Row Boat House. Preregistration is required.

• Dec. 20, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.
• $25-$30 (admission)
• Riva Row Boat House, 2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands

• Dec. 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• $135 (per camper)
• Boni's Dance and Performing Arts Studio, 9102 Forest Crossing, The Woodlands

Fusion Academy is holding a 10th anniversary celebration and open house Feb. 26, as the school opened for students in the 2015-16 school year, according to information from the school. The private middle and high school offers a one-on-one learning model to support a wide range of learners in a personalized learning environment, according to the school.

The open house and ribbon cutting will offer an opportunity for families, professionals and community partners to visit and learn more about the school, according to a news release.

Quote of note: “We are honored to walk alongside families and watch students grow into confident learners,” Head of School Jordyn Nail said in a statement. “The relationships built here truly change lives, and we are excited to celebrate this milestone with our community.”

• 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Ste. 4000, The Woodlands

Truckloads of food, toys, beds, blankets and other essential items were delivered to Harris County’s animal shelter Dec. 15 as part of ‘"Santa Paws," a collaborative holiday project with Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey’s office. 

Quote of note: “What makes Santa Paws so special is seeing the generosity of our community and their commitment to helping animals,” Ramsey said in a news release. 

The setup: More than 1,000 items were collected at various Precinct 3 locations, and Ramsey said community members from the following organizations were part of the initiative:

• Harris County Pets
• Friends of Harris Pets
• Mystic Mutts Groomers
• Sheffield Liquidators of Crosby
• Local rescue groups, fosters and volunteers

Central Texas counties could begin receiving up to $1.25 million each in state funding for flood warning sirens in the coming weeks and months, officials announced Dec. 16.

The overview: The funding comes less than six months after historic flooding hit parts of Central and West Texas over the July 4 weekend, killing at least 137 residents and visitors. During special legislative sessions this summer, state lawmakers approved requirements that 30 counties included in a July disaster declaration install flood warning systems with the help of $50 million in state grants.

Zooming in: Each county is expected to receive up to $1.25 million from the Texas Water Development Board. Counties seeking more money will need their requests approved by the three-member board.

Counties are required to submit detailed project plans to the TWDB and can use the grants to install physical infrastructure such as sirens, rain gauges, flood gauges and solar panels to power the warning systems. The money can also be used for local flood education, outreach and training programs, TWDB staff said.