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Median home prices fell in 6 ZIP codes In The Woodlands area in June

The number of homes sold decreased in three ZIP codes, increased in four ZIP codes and stayed the same in only one ZIP code in The Woodlands area tracked by Community Impact in June 2026 compared to June 2025, according to Christine Hale Realty Group.

Check this out: Only two ZIP codes saw an uptick in median home price in June out of the eight ZIP codes pulled from The Woodlands area market.

Also of note: The data collected from The Woodlands area indicates that homes spent more days on the market on average in six ZIP codes and fewer days in two in June of this year.

By the numbers: The largest share of homes sold in June, 168 homes, was in the $200,000-$399,999 range, similar to previous months.

 
Now Open
Waygood Coffee holds soft opening on College Park Drive

Waygood Coffee held a soft opening in The Woodlands area beginning July 15, and a grand opening is being held the week of July 20, according to information from the company.

What's on the menu: The coffeehouse specializes in crafting espresso-based drinks with made-in-house customizations, and signature syrups include its housemade vanilla and caramel.

Flavors on the summer menu include several guava drinks and the Banana Cloud Latte. The company also offers matcha lattes with additional flavorings such as strawberry, coconut, and lavender and honey.

  • Opened July 15

  • 3713 College Park Drive, Conroe

 
Election News
Filing is open July 18-Aug. 17 for four seats on The Woodlands Township board of directors

Filing for four positions on The Woodlands Township board of directors opens July 18 for the Nov. 3 election.

Filing will close 5 p.m. Aug. 17, and the deadline for filing a declaration for a write-in candidate is 5 p.m. Aug. 21.

What to know: The four at-large positions on the township board are for Positions 1, 2, 3 and 4.

The four positions are each for a two-year term. The positions are volunteer roles and are not compensated, according to information from the township.

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Houston area.

Half Baked Goodness now serving cookies, dirty sodas in Cypress

Cookie shop franchise Half Baked Goodness held a grand opening celebration for a new location in Cypress on July 11, per a social media announcement.

According to the menu, Half Baked Goodness serves weekly specialty flavored cookies alongside regular flavors, including chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and more. Its cookies are available in gluten-free, keto and paleo diet-friendly options. Per the social media announcement, the new location will serve dirty sodas alongside bakery items.


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🥩 New barbeque spot now serving Friendswood
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🧆 The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill to open in Tomball area
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🌮 Molina’s Cantina carries on Tex-Mex legacy in Houston
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☕️ Rise & Grind Coffee Co. to celebrate grand opening at The Food Zone in Porter
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Jamaican patties restaurant to open in Montrose

A Jamaican-based chain restaurant, Juici Patties, will open its first Houston location at 2055 Westheimer Road, Ste. 100. The restaurant began in 1978 in May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica, when 16-year-old Jukie Chin began making patties in his mother’s kitchen and selling them at a shop located in front of their family’s home. By 1980, the family officially opened its first storefront, calling it Juici Patties.


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On The Transportation Beat
Houston Airport System welcomes more than 4M passengers during FIFA World Cup

Houston Airport System welcomed an estimated 4.5 million passengers during the period in which the Houston area hosted 2026 FIFA World Cup games, according to a July 9 news release.

The details: Officials noted nearly 1.8 million departing passengers were screened by Transportation Security Administration officials at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport during the 25-day travel period. Additionally, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials processed more than 439,000 international passengers at IAH and Hobby from June 12-July 3.

Also of note: IAH handled 60 charter flights related to FIFA World Cup 2026, including 30 team charters serving 13 national teams, per the release. Royal Air Maroc and Corendon operated 30 additional charter flights carrying more than 5,800 passengers.

What they’re saying: "We understood from the beginning that for many visitors, the airport would be their first and last impression of Houston," said Jim Szczesniak, director of aviation for Houston Airports. "Our employees, volunteers, airlines, federal partners, concessionaires and regional partners worked together to make sure Houston was ready. They delivered."

 

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