Here are 6 things to know this week if you live in The Woodlands area. 1. More than 300 concerned Montgomery County residents attended a meeting Sunday hosted by the Save Jones State Forest organization in response to Texas Senate Bill 1964. The bill, authored by state Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, would allow Texas A&M University to use up to 10 percent of the land for academic, commercial or research uses as written. However, Creighton expressed his intent to tighten and narrow the bill language to prevent any future development in the forest due to community pushback. The bill is awaiting a committee hearing in the state Legislature.   2. Oak Ridge North City Council meets at 7 p.m. Monday for a regular meeting, at which time council members will hear an update regarding the proposed rezoning of properties along the south side of Robinson Road. The request, if approved, would allow for the rezoning of homes on the street from residential to commercial usage. Residents want the option of turning the homes into businesses in the future due to the proposed construction on Robinson Road to alleviate congestion.  

3. Forums for the candidates running for positions on the Oak Ridge North and Shenandoah city councils in the May 6 elections will take place this Thursday. The Oak Ridge North candidate forum will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at city hall, and the Shenandoah candidate forum will be at 7 p.m. at city hall.

  4. Tomball ISD is reaching out to the community to determine what items would be included in a potential November bond referendum as the district continues to grow. TISD is expected to reach 15,000 students by the 2017-18 school year and more than 20,000 in the next decade, according to district officials. The district has identified the need for a new elementary school in the southern portion of the district, a new junior high school and a Tomball Memorial High School expansion as potential needs. Additional meetings open to the community will be held April 20 and 27.   5. A bill that would prevent Harris County from moving forward with its $105 million Astrodome repurposing plan without voter approval is one step closer to becoming law. Authored by state Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, the bill would prevent Harris County from moving forward with any improvement or redevelopment to the facility costing $10 million or more in county revenue. If signed into law, Harris County residents—including residents in the Village of Creekside Park—could have a say regarding the project during a future election.   6. The owners of Q-Shi BBQ & Sushi will open a new concept this June at 469 FM 1488, Ste. 106, Conroe. Q-Shi Bistro will feature a tapas bar concept with upscale sushi rolls, small plate options and menu items inspired by the original restaurant location in Spring.