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Conroe ISD's Grand Oaks zoning plan in the works as area continues to grow

Conroe ISD is redefining its Grand Oaks feeder zone attendance boundaries to accommodate new schools Grand Oaks Junior High School and Kacy Arnold Elementary School, district officials said.

Zooming in: The zoning process for the two new schools is complicated by challenges with the geography of the area as well as growing enrollment in the Grand Oaks east of I-45 and south of the Grand Parkway in the Woodson’s Reserve development, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Chris McCord said.

What’s next: The attendance boundary committee will meet in December to finalize the scenarios for the board of trustees to approve in January.

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6 events to attend in The Woodlands area this weekend and for Veterans Day, Nov. 7-11

People looking for activities in The Woodlands this weekend and on Veterans Day can participate in several events, enjoy live music and attend a children's festival. This is not a comprehensive list of events taking place in The Woodlands area.

Pumpkin Smash
The fourth annual Pumpkin Smash at the Sterling Ridge Park and Ride lets attendees turn their used pumpkins into compost.

Nov. 8, 3-6 p.m.
Free
Sterling Ridge Park and Ride, 8001 McBeth Way, The Woodlands

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See the planned $410M flood control projects going up for construction bids in 2026

At least $410 million worth of flood projects throughout the county are going to be bid in the next 12 months, equaling more than 30 project packages, according to Harris County Flood Control District’s construction bid calendar.

Quote of note: Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey said at the Oct. 30 court meeting the flood district is also working with federal and state partners for funding.

“Identifying roughly $400 million in projects that will be bid in the next 12 months, that is encouraging,” Ramsey said.

Zooming out: Various flood mitigation projects in high-flood-risk areas across Harris County have advanced with secured local, state and federal funding partnerships after the unanimous approval from Harris County commissioners in September as part of a restructured proposal built upon the work completed from the 2018 flood bond.

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On The Business Beat

9 new claw machine entertainment centers now open in Houston

Several claw machine arcades opened in the Houston area this year, per previous Community Impact reporting. Here are a few:

Claw City
Claw City officials confirmed the entertainment center opened a new location in late March. Claw City is a coin-operated claw machine arcade offering games and prizes, per its Facebook page.

Opened March 30
19003 Windsor Pointe Drive, Ste. 300, Tomball

Crabmee Japanese
The entertainment venue has multiple claw machines filled with plushies and gachapon capsule toys—which are either filled with collectible figures or treats, per the business's website. Crabmee also offers anime figurines, rare merchandise and exclusive items from different anime series.

Opened Jan. 25
19014-A Gulf Freeway, Friendswood

Rekin Mini Shop
Rekin Mini Shop, a claw arcade, opened at the shopping strip across the street from Cypress Springs High School. The business offers claw machines, gifts, toys and collectibles, as well as imported snacks and drinks, according to the store's Google profile.