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  • Bald Eagles at Home in The Woodlands

    The Woodlands Community Magazine

    We might consider the bald eagle a symbol of The Woodlands and of the success of George Mitchell’s vision to maintain the natural forested environment. His vision was inspired by Ian McHarg’s book, “Design with Nature.” McHarg was part of Mitchell’s original design team, and his work left a permanent mark on the ongoing discussion of mankind’s place in nature and nature’s place in mankind. It is these principles that led to the preservation of the natural habitat that attracted the bald eagle, as well as many human residents, to The Woodlands. The long-term presence of bald eagles in The Woodlands exemplifies that the development of the community continues to be in harmony with nature.

  • Major Milestones in the History and Governance of The Woodlands

    The Woodlands Community Magazine

    On October 19, 2014, The Woodlands celebrated its 40th anniversary. Some of the highlights of the last 40 years are listed on the following pages, including major milestones in the history of The Woodlands, as well as milestones for the governance of The Woodlands.

  • The Woodlands Township Remembers Founder George P. Mitchell

    The Woodlands Community Magazine

    The Woodlands Township Board joins the entire Woodlands community in remembering The Woodlands founder George P. Mitchell, honoring his life, and celebrating his dream that became The Woodlands.

  • Director of landscape management, The Woodlands Development Company

    Community Impact Newspaper

    When we plant wildflowers, it cuts down on our roadside mowing, meaning we’re not running diesel engine tractors out on the highway all year-round. I think the wildflowers are great for wildlife, plus we don’t have to water wildflowers or fertilize the soil, so it’s natural beauty.

  • Woodlands team takes knee instead of win to show respect for injured opponent

    Houston Chronicle

    Sometimes life lessons take precedence over the results of a sporting event....Tompkins athletic director and football coach, Anthony Tademy was touched by The Woodlands' decision. "It showed a lot of class," Tademy said. "It wasn't about a win or a loss." The humility shown by the Highlanders has not been ignored in The Woodlands community.

  • The Woodlands faces a crossroads at 40

    Houston Chronicle

    Don Gebert moved "to the middle of nowhere" in the early 1970s and had to have an electrician run a line for half a mile in the piney woods 30 miles north of downtown Houston just to light up his newly built home. A pastor from Philadelphia, he had come to develop social services in what would become The Woodlands - an innovative master-planned community envisioned by Texas billionaire George Mitchell. The arrival of Gebert's seven-member family increased the population by 10 percent.

  • Local housing market stabilizing

    Community Impact Newspaper

    “We’ve got a lot of things happening and with the hospitals coming and the expansion of [Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital], the whole structure of The Woodlands is changing,” said Vicky Fullerton, Realtor with RE/MAX-The Woodlands & Spring. “We’re not just oil-based or development-based; health care is going to become a huge part of who we are in Montgomery County.”

  • Woodlands horse therapy ranch inspires hope

    Houston Chronicle

    The therapy has been known to help people with a variety of physical, developmental and emotional challenges improve mobility, balance, core strength, communication and focus. The instructors guide the rider and the horse through a variety of exercises and games to work at the individual's pace. Some students go on to ride in the Special Olympics.

  • The Woodlands to seek public comments on bike, pedestrian master plan draft

    Community Impact Newspaper

    “For many years, the pathway system [in The Woodlands] has been fantastic,” said Chelsea Young, project manager for Jones and Carter. “However, the township staff has received some requests for gaps in the system or things to make improvements on the already-great pathway system.”

  • Crossroads Square at Creekside Park to offer new dining, retail options

    Community Impact Newspaper

    The 30,000-square-foot development features five buildings and was designed to provide a diverse selection of restaurants and convenient services to residents of The Woodlands and surrounding communities.

     

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