Several events are scheduled in The Woodlands from Sept. 17-20, including:

• Gabby MEOWsum Discovery Day: A photo experience with cat-related activities at The Woodlands Children’s Museum from Sept. 17-19

• Live music with DJ Fonsorelli: A free live music event at The Goose’s Acre on Sept. 18

• Moonlight Paddle: A guided after-dark kayak experience on Lake Woodlands on Sept. 18

• Starlight Swan Rides: Evening pedal boat rides at Riva Row Boat House on Sept. 18

• Movies on the Lawn: A free screening of "Dora and The Lost City of Gold" at The Woodlands Mall on Sept. 19 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

• The Woodlands Farmers Market: A market at Grogan’s Mill Village Center on Sept. 19 featuring fresh produce, meat and artisan goods

• Concert in the Park: A free country music performance by the Texas Sundown Band at Northshore Park on Sept. 20

The gist: Bar Bludorn in The Woodlands is scheduled to open on Waterway Avenue on Sept. 26, said Aaron Bludorn, chef and partner of Bludorn Hospitality Group. The restaurant, located at 25 Waterway Ave., will feature signature entrees inspired by American bistro dining with a touch of Texas.

Designed by Gensler, the new space is intended to build on the spirit of the original Houston location in Memorial while establishing its own identity for The Woodlands. The restaurant will offer a distinctive take on the menu alongside new additions to the experience, which include:

• A private dining room

• Outdoor patio seating

• New dishes from chef Aaron Bludorn alongside Bar Bludorn signatures

Montgomery County voters will choose between incumbent Mark Keough and challenger James Graf for Montgomery County Judge in the upcoming general election on Nov. 3.

What you need to know: The deadline for Montgomery County locals to register to vote is Oct. 5.

Early voting is scheduled to run from Oct. 19 through Oct. 30. On Election Day, Nov. 3, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Mapping it out: Tomball ISD is reviewing a proposal for a Virtual Academy for Cybersecurity, a new Career and Technical Education program. If approved, the program is set to open for the 2027-28 school year. The fully online academy would be within Tomball Star Academy, with admission not expected to exceed 60 students. TISD is partnering with Sam Houston State University's Polytechnic College to allow students to earn an associate degree or 60 transferable college credits in cybersecurity or computer science alongside their diploma.

What to expect: The funding for the virtual program will be based on average daily attendance, with the cost per student estimated at $6,215 plus an additional $1,200 for CTE courses. The program would be open statewide, but TISD students will have priority. Students must maintain a C or above in all dual credit courses.

The TISD board will vote on the plan in October.