'Shrek the Musical,' The Woodlands Wildflower Festival: 16 events to attend in The Woodlands through Oct. 18
There are several community events planned in The Woodlands area through Oct. 18 including The Woodlands Wildflower Festival and a performance of "Shrek the Musical." Here are a few:
Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas Runners can participate in The Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas 10-mile race, 3.1 Armadillo Run 5K and One 4 Texas Kids' Fun Run through The Woodlands.
Oct. 11, 7 a.m.
$35-$70 (registration)
Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands
The Annual Classic Golf Tournament The Annual Classic Golf Tournament features a shotgun-style format that includes 18 holes, lunch and a reception.
Oct. 14, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Participation fees vary
The Woodlands Country Club, 2311 N. Millbend Drive, The Woodlands
The Woodlands Wildflower Festival Celebrate art and nature at The Woodlands Wildflower Festival featuring wildflower crafts, bounce houses, face painting, a DJ, food trucks and a bluebonnet planting booth.
Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Free (admission)
Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands
HealthSource Chiropractic of Harper's Preserve coming soon
HealthSource will open on Sept. 22.
The details: The facility offering chiropractic care has services including progressive rehabilitation, laser therapy, spinal decompression and nutritional counseling as well as treatment for back pain, migraines and other services.
Shenandoah City Council approves FY 2025-26 budget
Shenandoah City Council has adopted its $13 million budget for fiscal year 2025-26 in a 4-1 vote, with council member Ron Rainmaker voting against the budget.
What to know: After hearing comments from residents against the tax rate increase during a two-hour public hearing and after a recommendation from Finance Director Lisa Wasner, the council adopted the tax rate of $0.1821 per $100 valuation.
The rate includes a maintenance and operation rate of $0.0796 per $100 valuation and a debt service rate of $0.1025 per $100 valuation. Previously, the tax rate was proposed at $0.2021 per $100 per valuation in comparison to the FY 2024-25 tax rate of $0.1421 per $100 valuation.
In the city's budget packet, the total revenue is estimated at about $13 million for FY 2025-26
Montgomery County DA’s Office launches human trafficking enforcement partnership
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office has entered a multiyear partnership with the Human Trafficking Institute to expand local efforts to combat human trafficking, child exploitation and commercial sexual exploitation, according to a Sept. 9 news release.
Montgomery County is one of the first five counties in Texas to partner with Human Trafficking Institute, per the release.
What you need to know: The initiative will provide law enforcement, prosecutors and frontline agencies with training, investigative tools and subject-matter expertise aimed at improving victim identification, case outcomes and long-term enforcement strategies, according to the release.
Diving in deeper: The partnership began with a two-day training Sept. 8-9 at the Lone Star Convention Center in Conroe. Sessions covered Texas legal frameworks, proactive victim identification, advanced investigative techniques, digital evidence and cross-agency collaboration.
What’s next: The District Attorney’s Office and Human Trafficking Institute plan to continue hosting technical training sessions for law enforcement and prosecutors throughout the county. Officials said these efforts will build long-term capacity to better identify victims, investigate cases and hold traffickers accountable.
Lone Star College enrollment up 5.9% from last year, with more than 97,000 students
Lone Star College System’s enrollment numbers are 5.9% higher than they were in fall 2024 and 15.9% higher than a decade ago, according to a Sept. 10 news release.
“We celebrate the fact that more students are choosing to call Lone Star College System home. However, our primary focus is not on boosting enrollment but on improving student outcomes through high-quality education,” LSCS Executive Vice Chancellor Seelpa Keshvala said in the release.
Breaking it down: According to the news release, enrollment is at an all-time high this fall with 97,294 students. 29,860 students are new to the college, while 32.5% of students are full-time and 67.5% are part-time.
Quote of note: “Regardless of their background, we want to help our students get from where they are to where they want to be,” Keshvala said. “We are striving to remove barriers, increase retention and completion, and embrace innovation to inspire growth and excellence in higher education.”
4 Houston-area events celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
There are several events taking place in the Greater Houston area to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from Sept. 15-Oct. 15. This list is not comprehensive.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration Houston Premium Outlets is hosting a performance and dance lessons from Mixteco Ballet Folklorico and a performance from Mariachi Estrella de Mi Tierra.
