Mobility planners debate need for direct connectors
As construction on segments F-1, F-2 and G of the Grand Parkway heads into its second year, local officials are hoping an additional direct connector designed to alleviate traffic east of I-45 is added to the project.
Montgomery County targets Rayford Road expansion and overpass in possible bond
Montgomery County has approved plans for a two-lane expansion of Rayford Road and the addition of a bridge to bypass the Union Pacific railroad tracks that intersect Rayford Road. However, funding for the project still has not been secured.
SHSU plans Montgomery County’s first medical school for former Camp Strake site
Sam Houston State University is working toward a deal with Johnson Development Corporation to build a medical school on the site of the former Camp Strake property, which the development company purchased last year.
Water rate increase funds conservation, infrastructure
In order to pay for the rising cost of providing sustainable water to The Woodlands residents, The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency is increasing water rates at all 11 of its Municipal Utility Districts.
Two health care facilities planned for Rayford Road area
A pair of medical care facilities is scheduled to open in the next year in the Harmony master-planned community on Rayford Road.
Employers prep for ACA mandate
Nearly 200,000 Houstonians signed up for health insurance through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace by April 2014 following the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
Nielsen’s Bakery
Few businesses in The Woodlands or Oak Ridge North areas have been in operation quite as long as Monica Prince’s Nielsen’s Bakery.
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Study identifies key area cycling, pedestrian corridors
While the primary focus of the South Montgomery County Mobility Study was to develop a roadway plan to accommodate future growth and address traffic concerns, planners also considered options for a bicycle and pedestrian network.
New master-planned community to spur development along Grand Parkway
More than 6,000 new homes will be constructed in the next 10 to 12 years along the Grand Parkway between Cypress and Katy as part of the master-planned community Elyson.
Study’s long-term plans address I-45 congestion
The Houston-Galveston Area Council’s long-term needs study for south Montgomery County identified major projects that could be implemented over the next six to 25 years, projects designed to move traffic better north and south, and east and west.
Katy City Council approves $47,000 for fire station roof repairs
At its regular meeting Nov. 10, the Katy City Council unanimously approved a measure to allocate $47,021.51 in funds to repair the roof of the city’s fire station.
Renovations underway for Oak Ridge North, The Woodlands fire stations
The oldest fire station in The Woodlands is being renovated while Oak Ridge North is building a new station. The goal of the two projects is to improve and expand fire safety, officials said.
Senior living, memory care facilities emerging in the Spring/Klein area
With the baby boom generation aging throughout the county and in the Spring/Klein area, more senior living and memory care facilities have arrived in recent years to service the community.
More access to health care creating nursing shortage
Both Harris and Montgomery counties are low on nurses, and both areas parallel a nursing shortage that can be seen at the national level.
County clinics see benefits from restored mental health dollars
Efforts to expand mental health services in Harris County have been ongoing since the close of the 2013 legislative session when $332 million was restored to mental health services in Texas.
Montgomery County hospitals prepared for Ebola, infectious diseases
Health care authorities emphasize prevention, containment and education for high profile virus events
Spring, Klein ISDs reduce 2014 tax rates
With both districts seeing a rise in their property tax bases in the last few years, Spring and Klein ISDs each approved a reduction in their property tax rates in October.
Mobile lab service opens in Montgomery County
Any Lab Test Now in July opened a mobile unit to serve The Woodlands area.
Spring ISD hosts community forums in November, December
In an attempt to strengthen the district, Spring ISD is inviting the community—including staff, parents and other community members—to participate in one of four community forums in the next two months.
Major road closures planned at Sam Houston Tollway and Hwy. 290
Several lane closures are scheduled around Hwy. 290 and the Sam Houston Tollway this weekend that have officials warning drivers to expect major delays.