Texas Fine Crafts Show, Shakespeare in the Park: 8 things to do in The Woodlands area Sept. 25-28
Community events happening in The Woodlands area this weekend include the Texas Fine Craft Show and Shakespeare in the Park. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.
'Shrek the Musical' Class Act Productions presents a musical based on the DreamWorks film about an ogre named Shrek, a talking donkey and a feisty princess, Fiona.
Sept. 25-27, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 27-28, 2:30 p.m.
$20-$30 (admission)
25275 Budde Road, Ste. 25, The Woodlands
Texas Fine Craft Show The second year for the craft show brings artisans both local and from around the country to share their unique creations.
Spirit Halloween opens for the season in Shenandoah
Spirit Halloween is open in at the Portofino Shopping Center in Shenandoah.
At a glance: Spirit Halloween sells Halloween-themed costumes, props and decorations at retail locations from late summer to late fall, according to the company’s website.
PREVIEW: Harris County commissioners to vote on FY 2025-26 budget
Harris County commissioners will meet Sept. 24 to hold public hearings and discussions prior to adopting the $2.7 billion fiscal year 2025-26 budget for the county, as well as the FY 2025-26 budgets for the Harris County Toll Road Authority and Harris Health System.
The context: For FY 2024-25, Harris County's budget included about $2.9 billion for the county's general fund budget and $274.1 million for the Harris County Flood Control District, as previously reported in Community Impact.
The background: In the months leading up to the September budget adoption, Harris County commissioners and department leaders have implemented a yearlong hiring freeze to save at least $25 million in costs to address a projected $200 million-plus shortfall in FY 2025-26. Other cost-saving decisions commissioners and more than 80 department leaders identified included finding at least 10% in potential cost saving opportunities within their current level of services to address the shortfall in the FY 2025-26 budget, county officials said.
Conroe ISD names Austin-based firm as its general counsel
Following the retirement of in-house attorney Carrie Galatas, Conroe ISD on Sept. 16 agreed to use O’Hanlon, Demerath and Castillo P.C., an Austin-based firm, to be its general counsel.
What to know: Finance Director Karen Garza told the board it had spent $1.11 million on legal expenses within the last three years prior to the approval. Board President Misty Odenweller stated during the presentation that she, Garza and former interim Superintendent Ted Landry have worked on finding a new general counsel for the district since July.
Digging deeper: The contract with O’Hanlon, Demerath, & Castillo will cost the district a total of $360,000 for non-litigation costs for a term of one year, or $30,000 a month, and the contract can be terminated at any time, said Kara Belew, a partner with the law firm. The board's previous contract was for $32,000 monthly, meaning it would see a $24,000 annual savings, according to a presentation.
What to know about the 17 state propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot
Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution during the Nov. 4 election.
The overview: The propositions, which were adopted by state lawmakers earlier this year, include measures aimed at reducing property taxes, funding water supply projects and creating a state dementia research institute.
“This is an opportunity to make your voice heard about the governing document of our state,” Secretary of State Jane Nelson said in a June 25 statement.
More details: Texans have until Oct. 6 to register to vote in the upcoming election. Early in-person voting runs from Oct. 20-31, and Election Day is Nov. 4.
The secretary of state’s office randomly selected the ballot order for the 17 state propositions. Keep reading to learn about the proposed constitutional amendments and how they would change Texas law.
