HTX-WDL: Impact 9/10/2025

The first anime convention in The Woodlands is scheduled for this weekend, and other events in the area include a gala and a fundraiser. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

MoriCon Anime Convention
The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department is holding its first anime convention. The event will feature cosplay shows, workshops, food and gaming rooms.

• Sept. 13, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
• $20 (adults 18 and older), $15 (under 18), free (children under 8)
• The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands

• Sept. 13, 5:30-11:30 p.m.
• $300 (single ticket)
• The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands

Crew 1 Rowing is now open in The Woodlands area, owner Mary St. Dizier confirmed.

The details: Crew 1 Rowing is a boutique indoor rowing and group fitness studio offering expert-led classes and personalized coaching, St. Dizier said. She said workouts combine rowing with floor work, cardio bursts and functional training, with several types of classes ranging from low to high intensity. 

• Opened July 1
• 321 Sawdust Road, Spring

Oak Ridge North will have a groundbreaking event Oct. 1 for its Plaza District, a $6 million project to bring a new commercial zone to the city.

Latest update: City Manager Heather Neeley announced at the Sept. 8 meeting the completion of the work needed to create the Plaza District. According to meeting materials, that involved the city's closing on two tracts of land that will clear the way to begin the project.

Notable quote: “I would like to take this moment to congratulate this council and city staff for the finalization and the closing of Track A and 1A,” Mayor Paul Bond said. “It's been a long, arduous journey.”

Residents and local community leaders gathered at the Magnolia Fire Station No. 181 on Sept. 3 to dedicate the first Safe Haven Baby Box in Magnolia, giving parents a safe and anonymous way to surrender their newborns without legal consequences.

About the project: Magnolia Fire Chief Terry Colburn said the project was made possible through community partnerships, including support from St. Matthias the Apostle Catholic Community, the Respect Life Ministry & Knights of Columbus, the Luttrell families, Billy Masden, Chris Jones and the Cotton Foundation, which helped fund and coordinate the installation at no cost to taxpayers. 

Quote of note: “This project has been a powerful example of what can be achieved when a community comes together, from local advocates and partners, the Cotton Foundation, to our city leaders, faith leaders—each one of you has played a role in making this vision a reality for that,” Colburn said.

Hive Academy, a family-owned private preschool, celebrated its grand opening in Spring on Sept. 6. The academy offers care for infants, toddlers, pre-K students and school-age children, according to its website. Owner Julie Eilers said she and her husband wanted to create a program that alleviates the burden on parents struggling with work-life balance. 

Quote of note: "Our goal was to create a school where children can thrive [and] the families have convenient, all-inclusive care where all they have to worry about is just getting their student to school, and we will take care of the rest for them," Eilers said.