There are several events happening in The Woodlands area this weekend, April 10-12, including The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival and live music.

The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival
The weekend features live music, local food, craft beer, fine wines, hands-on art activities and work by 200 fine artists showcasing sculpture, painting, photography, jewelry, ceramics and more.

• April 10, 1-5 p.m.; April 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; April 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

• $15 (admission starting price), free (children under 12)

• Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands

Waterway Nights 
The free concert series features live music from The Woodlands High School Chamber Orchestra this week.

• April 11, 7-9 p.m.

• Free (admission)

• Waterway Square, 31 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands

Animal Hospital of The Woodlands is expanding and remodeling its location in The Woodlands, including architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and structural work, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing.

What you need to know: The veterinary office is a 7,720-square-foot building, and the work planned will cost an estimated $1.4 million.

The construction is set to be completed by May 8, according to TDLR.

• 12212 W. Branch Crossing Blvd, The Woodlands

Officials with the Houston-Galveston Area Council, a regional transportation organization in Texas, recently launched a new website designed to help commuters and employers plan ahead as the city prepares for a busy summer chock-full of events.

Why now: Houston is preparing to hold seven matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament in June-July, as well as a 39-day fan festival. The city will also host several Houston Astros games and a large Independence Day celebration during that time frame.

The combination of events is expected to bring more than 500,000 visitors to the area between June 14 and July 1 and could increase traffic by 20%-40%.

What you need to know: The website showcases:

• A calendar that highlights high-traffic days
• Maps showing corridors expected to see heavier congestion
• Park and ride, vanpool and public transportation information
• Tips for adjusting work schedules or teleworking
• Planning guides for busy event days

Funding for Texas’ education savings account program is expected to dry up before it reaches all low-income applicants, the state comptroller’s office announced April 2.

The overview: More than a quarter of a million students applied for the first year of Texas Education Freedom Accounts, which will give participating families access to state funds to send their children to private school or homeschool them.

The details: Most eligible students will be placed on a waitlist for the 2026-27 school year, as the $1 billion program is expected to serve between 90,000 and 100,000 students. State officials said all funds are expected to go to students with disabilities, their siblings and children from low-income families.

The state will use a four-tier, randomized lottery system to determine who is accepted. Once funding runs out, the remaining students will be placed on a waitlist.

How it works: Students with disabilities can receive up to $30,000 each in ESA funding, depending on their individual needs. Other accepted students will receive $10,474 for private education or $2,000 for homeschooling.