A number of road projects are underway in The Woodlands area, funded by the Montgomery County road bond as well as other projects from the Texas Department of Transportation.

Upcoming projects
Rayford Road and Discovery Creek Boulevard traffic signal
Project: The project will signalize the intersection and add left-turn lanes in both directions on Rayford Road.
Update: Engineering design was nearing completion in February.
Timeline: Construction is expected to begin in the summer.
Cost: $132,045 (design)

Woodlands Parkway at Kuykendahl Road turn lane extension
Project: The project will add a left-turn lane and extend lane storage from northbound Kuykendahl Road to Woodlands Parkway.
Update: Engineering design was complete, and the project was being prepared for construction as of February, officials said.
Timeline: Construction will begin by the spring.
Cost: $88,240 (design)
Funding source: Montgomery County road bond  

First Watch is open at its Creekside Park West location, general manager Estefan Hidalgo said.

The details: The restaurant operates during daytime hours from 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. with made-to-order features like its Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast and the Chickichanga.

• Opened Feb. 9
• 26435 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 900, Tomball

The Lone Star College System kicked off 2026 with the highest spring enrollment in the institution's history, officials announced Feb. 4.

Two-minute impact: Lone Star College System saw a 6.4% increase in enrollment compared to spring 2025, with 97,221 students enrolled for the spring 2026 semester, per the Feb. 4 news release.

Additionally, officials reported a fall-to-spring retention rate of almost 80% for the spring semester, which began Jan. 20. The milestone builds off record-breaking numbers for fall enrollment in 2025, with 97,294 students taking classes last semester, Community Impact previously reported.

Quote of note: "Lone Star College System isn't just seeing enrollment growth. We're retaining and graduating more students year after year," Chancellor Mario K. Castillo said in a statement. "This is a true testament to the support we offer students beyond the classroom, from food pantries and mental health services to student life programs that keep students engaged in their educational goals."

From shakes on the go to a romantic evening of fine dining or something out of the ordinary, these 10 places are offering a little bit of everything this Valentine's Day. This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change.

Buttermilk Baby
In honor of Valentine’s Day, the fast-casual restaurant is serving the Sweetheart Shake, a vanilla shake topped with whipped cream, heart sprinkles and classic conversation hearts, and the XOXO Burger, which includes Wagyu beef, candied bacon, onion jam and cream cheese.

• Feb. 1-28
• $8.99-$14.99
• 600 N. Shepherd Drive, Ste. 250, Houston

Dario's Steakhouse and Seafood
Guests can celebrate a romantic evening with an exclusive Valentine’s Day three-course meal at the fine-dining restaurant. The menu includes lobster bisque, house-made beef ravioli and certain wine specials. 

• Feb. 14th, 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m.
• $119 (per person)
• 14315 Cypress Rose Hill Road, Ste. 162, Cypress