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PREVIEW: Montgomery County to discuss jail conditions, road bond item, FY 2027 budget calendar

Montgomery County Commissioners Court is set to meet April 9 to consider several countywide items, including the fiscal year 2026-27 budget calendar, a financial report tied to the 2025 road bond program and a discussion on the state of the Montgomery County Jail, according to the agenda.

What you need to know: Commissioners will consider and potentially take action on the county’s FY 2027 budget calendar. Another agenda item calls for discussion on the state of the Montgomery County Jail and related matters. The item comes after county officials said in July that the jail was operating at 97.9% capacity, with 1,289 inmates housed in a 1,317-bed facility, as previously reported.

At the time, officials said the county had repurposed available space inside the jail, faced rising maintenance costs and was spending more than $1 million annually to house some inmates in Waller County. Officials also said the county would need more than 2,350 beds by 2040 based on population growth.

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Vonlane adds new luxury motor coach route in The Woodlands, connecting Houston metro and Austin

The luxury motor coach service Vonlane announced April 8 that its newest route will connect the Houston metro to Austin with a departure point in The Woodlands starting May 4. The route is the 12th for the company.

Vonlane launched a route between The Woodlands and Dallas last year.

What to expect: Vonlane will offer services between The Woodlands and Austin seven days a week at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, and DoubleTree by Hilton Austin-University Area, 1617 N. I-35, Austin.

More details: The introductory rate through Aug. 31 will be $99. The motor coach provides amenities such as Starlink Wi-Fi, meals, snacks, beverages and no baggage or change fees, according to the news release.

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International artist Karen Waldrup to perform in The Woodlands

Country singer and songwriter Karen Waldrup combines classic country sounds and modern country music with performances in over 15 countries.

How did you start creating music?
"It all kind of starts with ... the real passion of music alone. and the rest of it just kind of comes along with it. ... It really started from just actually loving music, loving what it feels like to sing, loving what it feels like to write songs."

What is your ultimate goal as a musician?
"Playing music for people is my goal. I try to not get overwhelmed with the pressure of being important. I just try to focus on the one thing that I know that God created me to do, which is play music for people."