Vanessa Holt - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/vanessa-holt/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:56:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Vanessa Holt - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/vanessa-holt/ 32 32 103504436 Concerts, camping and tree climbing: 5 things to do in The Woodlands area, Nov. 13-16 https://houstonnewmedia.org/concerts-camping-and-tree-climbing-5-things-to-do-in-the-woodlands-area-nov-13-16/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=concerts-camping-and-tree-climbing-5-things-to-do-in-the-woodlands-area-nov-13-16 https://houstonnewmedia.org/concerts-camping-and-tree-climbing-5-things-to-do-in-the-woodlands-area-nov-13-16/#respond Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:56:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/events/2025/11/11/concerts-camping-and-tree-climbing-5-things-to-do-in-the-woodlands-area-nov-13-16/ A free concert, a fundraiser and several outdoor activities are among the events happening in The Woodlands this weekend, from Nov. 13-16. This list is not comprehensive and events are subject to change.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/concerts-camping-and-tree-climbing-5-things-to-do-in-the-woodlands-area-nov-13-16/feed/ 0 1061258 UPDATE: Adam Lamb wins race for The Woodlands Township board of directors Position 6, unofficial results show https://houstonnewmedia.org/update-adam-lamb-wins-race-for-the-woodlands-township-board-of-directors-position-6-unofficial-results-show/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=update-adam-lamb-wins-race-for-the-woodlands-township-board-of-directors-position-6-unofficial-results-show Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:54:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/election/2025/11/04/update-adam-lamb-wins-race-for-the-woodlands-township-board-of-directors-position-6-unofficial-results-show/ Four candidates are vying for a seat on The Woodlands Township board of directors.

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]]> 1059060 What to know on Election Day, Nov. 4, in The Woodlands area https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-to-know-on-election-day-nov-4-in-the-woodlands-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-to-know-on-election-day-nov-4-in-the-woodlands-area Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:17:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/election/2025/11/03/what-to-know-on-election-day-nov-4-in-the-woodlands-area/ Election Day is Nov. 4, and voters in The Woodlands area will have different options for locations to vote based on their county of residence. 

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]]> 1057650 5 businesses with news in The Woodlands area this fall https://houstonnewmedia.org/5-businesses-with-news-in-the-woodlands-area-this-fall/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-businesses-with-news-in-the-woodlands-area-this-fall Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:23:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/business/2025/10/31/5-businesses-with-news-in-the-woodlands-area-this-fall/ Businesses in The Woodlands area that have opened recently or announced an upcoming anniversary include a seafood restaurant, fitness and physical therapy locations as well as a long-standing health clinic.

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]]> 1055621 Halloween fun, free concert: 5 things to do in The Woodlands area, Oct. 30-Nov. 2 https://houstonnewmedia.org/halloween-fun-free-concert-5-things-to-do-in-the-woodlands-area-oct-30-nov-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=halloween-fun-free-concert-5-things-to-do-in-the-woodlands-area-oct-30-nov-2 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:46:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/events/2025/10/28/halloween-fun-free-concert-5-things-to-do-in-the-woodlands-area-oct-30-nov-2/ Families can check out a free photo backdrop at Market Street, and kids can visit The Woodlands Children's Museum, among other activities in The Woodlands area this weekend.

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]]> 1053372 Village centers face challenges in changing commercial landscape https://houstonnewmedia.org/village-centers-face-challenges-in-changing-commercial-landscape/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=village-centers-face-challenges-in-changing-commercial-landscape Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:54:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/business/2025/10/23/village-centers-face-challenges-in-changing-commercial-landscape/ Since chains such as Randalls and Kroger have closed several stores in the region, township leaders and the leasing company Regency Centers said they are looking at options other than a single large grocery store for the remaining spaces.

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]]> 1050736 Trick or Treat, Pride and fundraising: 8 things to do in The Woodlands area, Oct. 24-26 https://houstonnewmedia.org/trick-or-treat-pride-and-fundraising-8-things-to-do-in-the-woodlands-area-oct-24-26/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trick-or-treat-pride-and-fundraising-8-things-to-do-in-the-woodlands-area-oct-24-26 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:46:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/events/2025/10/22/trick-or-treat-pride-and-fundraising-8-things-to-do-in-the-woodlands-area-oct-24-26/ Events this weekend include the annual The Woodlands Pride Festival as well as several seasonal trick-or-treat opportunities.

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]]> 1050118 Here’s what The Woodlands area voters need to know for early voting and the Nov. 4 election https://houstonnewmedia.org/heres-what-the-woodlands-area-voters-need-to-know-for-early-voting-and-the-nov-4-election/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heres-what-the-woodlands-area-voters-need-to-know-for-early-voting-and-the-nov-4-election Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:36:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/election/2025/10/16/heres-what-the-woodlands-area-voters-need-to-know-for-early-voting-and-the-nov-4-election/ Early voting begins Oct. 20, and The Woodlands will have one contested election for its board of directors on the ballot.

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]]> 1046233 Wine tasting, wildflower festival: things to do in The Woodlands area, Oct. 16-18 https://houstonnewmedia.org/wine-tasting-wildflower-festival-things-to-do-in-the-woodlands-area-oct-16-18/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wine-tasting-wildflower-festival-things-to-do-in-the-woodlands-area-oct-16-18 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:51:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/events/2025/10/14/wine-tasting-wildflower-festival-things-to-do-in-the-woodlands-area-oct-16-18/ A free concert will be held at Hughes Landing and Shenandoah plans a family fun day.

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]]> 1044697 Homes spend fewer days on the market in 7 The Woodlands-area ZIP codes in September https://houstonnewmedia.org/homes-spend-fewer-days-on-the-market-in-7-the-woodlands-area-zip-codes-in-september/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=homes-spend-fewer-days-on-the-market-in-7-the-woodlands-area-zip-codes-in-september Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:11:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/real-estate/2025/10/13/homes-spend-fewer-days-on-the-market-in-7-the-woodlands-area-zip-codes-in-september/ More homes were sold in five out of the eight ZIP codes in The Woodlands area tracked by Community Impact in September 2025 compared to September 2024.

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]]> 1043682 The Woodlands Township board of directors candidates share positions in candidate forum https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-woodlands-township-board-of-directors-candidates-share-positions-in-candidate-forum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-woodlands-township-board-of-directors-candidates-share-positions-in-candidate-forum Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:09:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/election/2025/10/10/the-woodlands-township-board-of-directors-candidates-share-positions-in-candidate-forum/ The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce held a candidate forum for the open position on The Woodlands Township's board of directors, Position 6, on Oct. 9.

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]]> 1042187 The Woodlands Township announces lane closures for Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-woodlands-township-announces-lane-closures-for-memorial-hermann-10-for-texas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-woodlands-township-announces-lane-closures-for-memorial-hermann-10-for-texas Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:22:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/transportation/2025/10/09/the-woodlands-township-announces-lane-closures-for-memorial-hermann-10-for-texas/ The race is a 10-mile USA Track and Field-sanctioned event, according to information from the township.

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]]> 1041539 The Ritz-Carlton Residences, The Woodlands slated for 2027 completion https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-ritz-carlton-residences-the-woodlands-slated-for-2027-completion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-ritz-carlton-residences-the-woodlands-slated-for-2027-completion Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:34:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/development/2025/10/08/the-ritz-carlton-residences-the-woodlands-slated-for-2027-completion/ Oct. 8 marked the topping out of construction on The Ritz-Carlton Residences, according to a news release from Howard Hughes.

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]]> 1040614 Candidate forum planned for Oct. 9 in The Woodlands Township https://houstonnewmedia.org/candidate-forum-planned-for-oct-9-in-the-woodlands-township/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=candidate-forum-planned-for-oct-9-in-the-woodlands-township Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:27:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/election/2025/10/07/candidate-forum-planned-for-oct-9-in-the-woodlands-township/ The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a candidate forum for the open position on The Woodlands Township's board of directors, Position 6, on Oct. 9.

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]]> 1039565 See retail, office and industrial rental trends in The Woodlands area for September https://houstonnewmedia.org/see-retail-office-and-industrial-rental-trends-in-the-woodlands-area-for-september/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=see-retail-office-and-industrial-rental-trends-in-the-woodlands-area-for-september Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:34:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/real-estate/2025/09/30/see-retail-office-and-industrial-rental-trends-in-the-woodlands-area-for-september/ As of early September data, industrial, office and retail occupancy were higher in The Woodlands area compared to the third quarter of the previous year, according to data from Caldwell Cos.

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]]> 1034537 Home prices, sales up in 5 out of 8 ZIP codes in The Woodlands area in August https://houstonnewmedia.org/home-prices-sales-up-in-5-out-of-8-zip-codes-in-the-woodlands-area-in-august/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=home-prices-sales-up-in-5-out-of-8-zip-codes-in-the-woodlands-area-in-august Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/real-estate/2025/09/29/home-prices-sales-up-in-5-out-of-8-zip-codes-in-the-woodlands-area-in-august/ The most recent data available in September shows upward trends in home sales in the region.

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]]> 1033158 The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion announces first show for 2026 season https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-cynthia-woods-mitchell-pavilion-announces-first-show-for-2026-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cynthia-woods-mitchell-pavilion-announces-first-show-for-2026-season Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:29:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/events/2025/09/25/the-cynthia-woods-mitchell-pavilion-announces-first-show-for-2026-season/ Following a Valentine's Day Gala scheduled in February, the first show of the 2026 season will be MGK's Lost Americana tour.

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]]> 1033234 7 road project updates in The Woodlands area this fall https://houstonnewmedia.org/7-road-project-updates-in-the-woodlands-area-this-fall/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-road-project-updates-in-the-woodlands-area-this-fall Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/transportation/2025/09/24/7-road-project-updates-in-the-woodlands-area-this-fall/ Several projects in Montgomery County Precinct 3 that are part of the 2025 road bond have completed or are finishing the design phase.

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]]> 1032203 Bear Branch drainage project secures additional funding in The Woodlands https://houstonnewmedia.org/bear-branch-drainage-project-secures-additional-funding-in-the-woodlands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bear-branch-drainage-project-secures-additional-funding-in-the-woodlands Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:12:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/government/2025/09/19/bear-branch-drainage-project-secures-additional-funding-in-the-woodlands/ Funding to support a drainage project at the Bear Branch dam will be provided by municipal utility districts in The Woodlands, The Woodlands Water Agency told township officials Sept. 18.

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]]> 1029793 10 things to do in the Greater Houston area this weekend, Sept. 19-21 https://houstonnewmedia.org/10-things-to-do-in-the-greater-houston-area-this-weekend-sept-19-21/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-things-to-do-in-the-greater-houston-area-this-weekend-sept-19-21 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:42:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/events/2025/09/17/10-things-to-do-in-the-greater-houston-area-this-weekend-sept-19-21/ Events in the Greater Houston area this weekend, Sept. 19-21, include a comic convention, Oktoberfest and fall festivals.

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