Hello Woodlands

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors will hold a Special Meeting to adopt the 2027 Budget at 5:30 p.m., and a Public Hearing on the 2026 Property Tax Rate at 5:45 p.m. on September 3, 2026, at The Woodlands Township, 2801 Technology Forest Boulevard, The Woodlands, Texas 77381. In accordance with state law, meeting notices are posted at least three business days in advance of the scheduled date of the meeting, except as provided by Section 551.045 of the Texas Government Code.

The Woodlands Township invites teens and parents to learn, connect and be prepared through the SMART (Safe, Mindful, Aware, Resilient Teens) Teen Series, a free four-part educational program created to help teens navigate today’s challenges with confidence and resilience. Each session will explore timely topics, offer valuable insights and create a welcoming space for learning, conversation and connection.

Join Saman (Sam) Javedan, MD, for a free webinar on the latest treatment options for essential tremor and tremor dominant Parkinson’s disease. Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 4 to 5 p.m. CST Dr. Javedan, a board-certified neurosurgeon, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders.

The third annual Young Makers Market will showcase 45 talented young artists from The Woodlands and Montgomery County this Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Market Street in The Woodlands. The market offers the community an opportunity to discover and purchase original artwork created by students in grades 3-12 (ages 9-18). More than an art market, the Young Makers Market is a celebration of creativity, entrepreneurship, and the next generation of artists.

Hello Woodlands visited ReStore on SH242 to interview Grace LeMay and Tyler Schievelbein with Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, Texas to learn more about the one-stop shop for new to gently used resale items, home goods, home improvement items, furniture, and more.

The Woodlands Township shared the following news release regarding the The Woodlands Township and City of Houston Partnership on Wednesday, August 26 at 7:42 p.m. The Woodlands Township Board of Directors, during a special meeting held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, unanimously approved a Third Amendment to the Regional Participation Agreement with the City of Houston.

Patients at Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands received a special surprise thanks to the generosity of Insperity employees, who donated hundreds of new stuffed animals to bring comfort and joy to children receiving care. The stuffed animals were shared with patients throughout the hospital, including children receiving care and those visiting during the day for check-ups and procedures. Each gift provided a moment of comfort and reassurance during their healthcare journey.

A Montgomery County jury has convicted Bernabe Mendiola, 53, of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child following a four-day trial in the 221st District Court. The Honorable Judge Lisa Michalk sentenced Mendiola to 50 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, without the possibility of parole. Beginning in late 2020, Mendiola developed a relationship with a child and gained the child’s trust by becoming a father figure in the child’s life.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is transforming into Pavilion Palooza, presented by Texas Children’s, a re-imagined family-friendly music and arts festival taking place Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026.

It was a record-breaking night of fashion, philanthropy and generosity as The Walk: The Art of Giving 2026 raised an incredible $785,000 in support of Interfaith of The Woodlands, marking the most successful The Walk to date.