‘Shrek’ The Musical performance Enjoy a Class Act Production of “Shrek” based on the DreamWorks film about an ogre, a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess, Fiona.
Woodlands Family Institute moves to new location in The Woodlands
Woodlands Family Institute has moved to a new location on Grogans Mill Road.
The details: Woodlands Family Institute provides counseling services for families, couples and individuals as well as addiction treatment, children’s therapy, anger management and more.
The Woodlands Township holds first budget workshop for FY 2026
The Woodlands Township board of directors held the first of several budget workshops Aug. 18, with additional meetings set to take place throughout the week. The next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 20.
The details: Operating revenues for FY 2026 are projected to be approximately $175 million, an increase of $5.4 million from the previous year, Sharp said. The largest increase in the budget comes from contracted law enforcement, Sharp said. Efforts to increase pay parity with the city of Houston contribute to a proposed increase of about $1.1 million, she said.
Other budget initiatives discussed at the meeting include about $400,000 for elevator replacements along the Woodlands Waterway and $233,750 for the Red, Hot & Blue Festival for Independence Day, most of which will go toward a drone show.
San Jacinto River Authority settles lawsuit with Conroe over groundwater plan
The San Jacinto River Authority board of directors on Aug. 15 announced it approved an agreement with the city of Conroe to end litigation over the SJRA Groundwater Reduction Plan initiated in 2016.
The background: The legal disputes began when Conroe in 2016 disputed increases in wholesale water rates related to the SJRA's 2019 Groundwater Reduction Plan, according to the release.
What it means: According to the SJRA news release, the settlement involves the city of Conroe paying the full amount that it was short in paying to SJRA since 2017, which has been held in escrow. Conroe also will begin paying the current rate for treated surface water from Lake Conroe as well as the groundwater pumpage fee going forward, according to the settlement.
Michelin Guide Texas to return to Houston for 2025 reveal
The Michelin Guide Texas ceremony will take place Oct. 28 at the Houston Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, according to an Aug. 12 news release. Attendance is by invitation only.
What you need to know: Chefs will be invited to the ceremony to discover whether their restaurants have received a Michelin Star or another Michelin Guide distinction, according to the release. To assess the quality of a restaurant, the inspectors apply five criteria defined by Michelin, including:
Product quality
Mastery of cooking techniques
Harmony of flavors
Personality of the chef as reflected in the cuisine
Consistency over time and across the entire menu
Quote of note: “Last year marked a milestone for the Texas restaurant industry, and we’re excited to continue celebrating the state’s exceptional culinary talent at this year’s ceremony,” said Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide.
