Several events are scheduled in The Woodlands from Oct. 22-25, though events are subject to change. The lineup includes:

• The debut of the play "Oklahoma" by Class Act Productions, running Oct. 22-25.

• A fall concert series at Market Street featuring Nervous Rex on Oct. 22.

• The Rock the Row outdoor concert series featuring the Jerry Rowell Band for a James Taylor tribute on Oct. 22.

• A musical theater takeover by The Sarah Kelly Music School students on Oct. 23.

• The Hocus Pocus Pops family-friendly concert with the Houston Symphony on Oct. 23.

• Live music with DJ Fonsorelli at The Goose's Acre on Oct. 23.

• Magic Under the Stars featuring singer Babyface on Oct. 24.

• The WIT Standup Comedy Show featuring Will Loden and Hannah Abney on Oct. 24.

• A Movies on the Lawn screening of Monsters University at The Woodlands Mall on Oct. 24.

• An evening of music featuring Jack Johnson, Three Days Grace and special guest Lake Street Dive on Oct. 25.

The gist: Seeds & Fruits Christian Academy opened for its first semester on Aug. 19. Founded by Giewee Hammond, the school teaches grades K-6 and features a teacher-led hybrid model for education.

• Students are in class three days a week.

• Classes on Tuesdays and Fridays are taught in an online setting with limited take-home work.

Quote of note: "At Seeds & Fruits, academic excellence and biblical discipleship go hand in hand. We challenge children to think independently, build strong academic foundations and deepen their understanding of God's word while preserving valuable time for family life," Hammond said. "We're not asking families to lower their expectations. We're offering a different way to meet them."

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At the Oct. 20 regular board meeting, the Conroe ISD board of trustees voted to formalize the district's main priorities for the upcoming 90th Texas legislative session. Hedith Sauceda-Upshaw, assistant superintendent of governance and leadership programs, identified specific gaps where the district needs support.

Breaking it down: The top five priorities outlined for the session are:

• Employee pay and retention

• School funding buckets

• Student discipline

• Accountability subgroups

• Local school facilities impact fees

In the classroom: The district is seeking targeted funding to address several financial challenges. The state currently covers only 20-25% of school transportation costs, paying $1 per mile.

Additionally, assessing a special education student costs the district $3,000, but the state only provides a $1,000 stipend, creating a nearly $7.5 million gap. Conroe ISD also seeks more safety funding, as the $34,000 state allotment per campus does not cover the $90,000 cost to train and equip on-site officers.