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  • Faces in the Crowd: One Woman in The Woodlands Shares Her Story About Suicide to Help Others

    Houston Chronicle
    area nonprofits, such as CareFORCE and Cassidy Joined for Hope are working to train both law enforcement personnel and students how to recognize suicidal tendencies in their peers and intervene appropriately. That is exactly what is needed in this community, Barnes said. “I feel like if your loved one is in that spot and struggling, you don’t back down,” Barnes said, adding that awareness is one of the most important pieces in solving this issue across the community.

  • Inspire Film Festival Box Office Opens, Begins Feb. 14

    Hello Woodlands
    The Inspire Film Festival is dedicated to entertaining and inspiring audiences with films, speakers, and events that celebrate the human spirit. The films will highlight local and international “game changers” who inspire the world will be showcased. The films are further brought to life through a variety of panel discussions and interactive community events over the course of the festival.

  • Harris County Receives Grant for Regional Watershed Study; Local Agencies Partner to Address Flood Mitigation

    Community Impact Newspaper
    The results of the study will be used to identify future projects that could prevent flooding, which could include building large regional detention facilities, managing sediment, implementing home buyouts and installing additional water gauges.

  • Ask the Editor: What is a master-planned community?

    Community Impact Newspaper
    Unlike neighborhoods a master-planned community features more than the basic neighborhood park. It includes trails, nature centers, golf courses, retail and other amenities that contribute to the oft-heard live, work and play appeal of the area.

  • Real estate trends to know: #1 The Woodlands expected to reach residential build-out by 2022

    Community Impact Newspaper
    According to the development company, The Woodlands has room for 815 new residential units, which are expected to be built by 2022, to complete its residential footprint.

  • Villager Q&A: Robert Heineman, vice president of planning, The Woodlands Development Co.

    Houston Chronicle
    George Mitchell wanted a community that was environmentally sensitive, No. 1, and he wanted one where you could live and work in the same community. Within each village, the idea was to have a range of dwelling types and price ranges-not only single family homes, but also condos and townhomes or apartments. In every village there are neighborhoods and condos and apartments or townhomes, a mixture of different economic demographic levels. Rooftops came first, then retail followed. Mitchell's goal was to have one and a half jobs per household. The idea of having a live-work community is what really separates The Woodlands from other planned communities.

  • The Woodlands named 7th best city to live in USA

    The Courier of Montgomery County
    "It's always an honor to be listed in 'best of' places to live. We have so many people over the years who have worked diligently to make The Woodlands a great place to live, work, play and pray," Snyder said. "It hasn't happened by accident. To me, one of the most appealing aspects of our town is that neighbors help neighbors. We truly live in a compassionate place with neighbors from all over the world making our place better each day. My husband and I are truly blessed to call The Woodlands home."

  • The Woodlands First in Area to Unveil Dockless Bikes for Public Use

    Houston Chronicle
    In The Woodlands, having the bikes spread around the Woodlands Mall and other commercial areas, could entice residents and visitors alike, said Ann Snyder, a Woodlands Township board member. Snyder noted the community, a planned development created by the late George Mitchell, has 120 miles of trails for people to explore via bike.

  • The Woodlands Sets Sights on Museum, Arts Center

    Houston Chronicle
    A natural science museum and performing arts complex have emerged as top options as local leaders study how to enhance the cultural arts community in The Woodlands.

  • The Woodlands wins national award for National Night Out campaign

    Houston Chronicle
    The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, the Harris County Constable's Office, Precinct 4, and The Woodlands Fire Department all take part in the program. There are also thousands of residents signed up to help out, with Leck saying there are more than 25,000 watch members and over 1,200 watch coordinators in The Woodlands registered to take part in the campaign.

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