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Tandem Trick-or-Treat, Tree Lighting: 16 events to attend in The Woodlands area through Nov. 20

There are several events taking place in The Woodlands this fall season including Halloween-themed and environmental events.

Trick Or Treat Trail Featuring Monster Mash
Attendees are invited to show off their costumes and enjoy the annual Monster Mash at the Rob Fleming Recreation Center featuring carnival games, photo opportunities and food trucks.

  • Oct. 26, 1-5 p.m.
  • Free
  • 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands

SpookTacular-Halloween
Celebrate Halloween at The Woodlands Children’s Museum with a non-spooky event featuring child-friendly games and activities, live magic shows and a Monster Mash Boogie Bash inviting children to conquer their fears and handle their emotions through fun interaction and imagination.
  • Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • $9 (admission)
  • 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands
 
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In Your Community
Metropark Square Shopping Center under new ownership in Shenandoah

Daniel Moon, vice president of Sam Moon Group, confirmed to Community Impact via email Oct. 16 that the developer recently sold the Metropark Square Shopping Center, which it began work on in 2017.

Dig deeper: Information from Montgomery Central Appraisal District shows that the deeds for four parcels on Metropark Drive, Shenandoah, were sold to Mubarak Real Estate LLC by Moon Real Estate Holdings and Metropark Square Ltd. as of Sept. 15.

The backstory: Among the openings in recent years are:

 
 
What You Need To Know
Early voting begins Oct. 20: What to know before heading to the polls

Early voting in the Nov. 4 election begins Oct. 20 and runs through Oct. 31. During early voting, registered voters can cast ballots at any polling place within their county of residence, according to the secretary of state’s office.

What to bring: Voters must bring one of seven forms of identification to the polls:

  • A Texas driver license (issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety)
  • A Texas personal ID card (issued by the DPS)
  • A Texas handgun license (issued by the DPS)
  • A Texas election ID certificate (issued by the DPS)
  • A U.S. military ID card with the voter’s photograph
  • A U.S. citizenship certificate with the voter’s photograph
  • A U.S. passport

Voters may bring written materials, such as notes and sample ballots, to the polls to help them cast their votes, according to the secretary of state’s office.

On the ballot: Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution during the Nov. 4 election.

For additional information about the candidates and propositions on your local ballot, visit www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

 
Latest Education News
Tomball ISD trustees approve items related to Creekside Park Junior High addition, multiprogram activity centers

At its regular meeting Oct. 14, Tomball ISD's board of trustees approved a $647,120 purchase of furniture items from School Specialty using bond 2021 funds for the district’s Creekside Park Junior High School addition.

Diving deeper: Creekside Park Junior High School is currently undergoing work that will include a two-story addition for fifth graders in the 2026-27 school year at a cost of $39 million. The project is part of TISD's bond package that passed in 2021.

Also on the agenda: At the Oct. 14 meeting, the board also approved the selection of PBK Architects as the architectural firm for the multiprogram activity centers at Tomball High School, Tomball Memorial High School and Tomball West High School. The 6-1 vote allows Chief Financial Officer Zack Boles to finalize contract negotiations using bond 2025 funds.

 
CI Texas
Experts encourage voters to approve $20B for water supplies ‘if you want to continue to live in Texas’

As water restrictions and shortages become more common in Texas communities, state lawmakers are asking voters to approve $20 billion to fund new water supply projects and improve existing systems over the next 20 years.

The overview: If voters approve State Proposition 4, which is on the November ballot, the state will create a dedicated funding stream to help local utilities access more water and upgrade their infrastructure. Without the new funding, Texas’ water crisis could deepen, experts say.

“We’ve got 1,500+ people moving to Texas every day, and not one of them is bringing a single drop of water with them,” Dean Sharp, who leads the management division of the Texas American Water Works Association, said Oct. 16.

Key takeaway: Despite the $1 billion annual price tag, Proposition 4 would not create any new state taxes or increase costs for Texans, lawmakers and experts said. Beginning in 2027, the money would come from existing sales tax revenue and be deposited in the Texas Water Fund, a state account that voters approved in 2023.

 
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CI
Community Impact relaunches InCIder program

As Community Impact enters its third decade, it’s returning to its roots of growth and deeper reader connections. The “Patron” program, which began in 2020 by reader demand, is relaunching as the InCIder this month.

“This relaunch represents our renewed commitment to readers who support our local news,” CEO John Garrett said. “Beyond funding great journalism, we also want to reward our InCIders and build deeper connections with them, creating a true sense of community around the work we do.”

The InCIder program currently gives donors access to a special Saturday email edition across each metro: Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio.

Memberships are currently $10 per month or $110 annually. A membership will include the previously mentioned perks, as well as:

  • Quarterly discounts at local businesses 
  • Invites to in-person events
  • Optional naming and “thank you” in our newspaper
  • Community Impact swag
  • InCIder anniversary gift
 

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General Manager

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