Safety First: Share the Road
Summer is winding down, but the heat is still up, and water plays a prime role, as you will see in the articles throughout this month’s issue. It’s not too late to dip your toes in the water, as this Great Egret enjoys at a spillway off Lake Woodlands. For humans, season pool passes are still available and good through regular and postseason. Stay alert and prepared this month for hurricanes as well as the start of school!
www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
2801 Technology Forest Boulevard, The Woodlands, Texas 77381
Main Line
All Offices and Departments 281-210-3800
Fire Department (non-emergency) 281-367-3444
Parks, Recreation and Environmental Services 8203 Millennium Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381 281-210-3800
Recreation Center at Bear Branch 5310 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381 281-210-3950
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
281-297-6500, Business, M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 936-442-7797, Non-Emergency, 24 hours
Harris County Sheriff’s Office 713-221-6000
Montgomery County Constable, Precinct 3 281-364-4211
Harris County Constable, Precinct 4 281-376-3472
Water Providers
The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency (Montgomery County MUDs) 855-H20-SAVE (855-426-7283)
Harris – Montgomery Counties MUD No. 386, 281-290-6500
Emergency 911
For emergency information specific to The Woodlands, listen to K-Star Country, KVST-FM, the official emergency broadcast partner of The Woodlands Township.
The Township expects to
It’s August, and the intense heat of the summer is well underway.
If you don’t already have your season pool pass, they are available for purchase or renewal now! Purchasing or renewing your pool pass is easy, and it can be done one of three ways:
• Call 281-210-3950.
• Visit the Recreation Center at Bear Branch, 5310 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.
• Go online to www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/pools and follow the instructions.
For new season pool passes, pictures must be taken at the Recreation Center at Bear Branch within one week of purchasing a new pool pass by phone or online. The Recreation Center at Bear Branch is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Resident Pool Pass Fees:
• 0 – 2 years: $6
• 3 – 64 years: $40
• Senior*: $15
• Additional Family Pass**: $15
*Ages 65 years and up
**In addition to purchase of four full price passes, immediate family only.
Non-Resident Pool Pass Fees:
• 0 – 2 years: $30
• 3 years and up: $120
No additional family discount, no additional senior discount. Season passes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Falconwing Pool will have the post-season weekday hours of 1 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed Wednesday), from August 17 to September 1, 2017. Post-season weekend swimming will be available at nine Township pools from August 19 to September 10, 2017.
Woodlands residents can call the Township to rent any of our 13 swimming pools “after hours” for a rental fee. Fees are tiered according to the size of the facility and the number of lifeguard staff needed to keep your party safe:
• TIER 1 – Most Village pools (nine total) are $275 for two hours.
Those facilities include Alden Bridge, Creekwood, Falconwing, Harper’s Landing, Lakeside, Ridgewood, Sawmill, Shadowbend and Windvale Pools.
• TIER 2 – Larger Village pools (three total) are $350 for two hours. Those facilities include Cranebrook, Forestgate and Wendtwoods Pools.
• TIER 3 – Rob Fleming Aquatic Center is $950 for two hours.
• In keeping with other Township programs, all facilities are $150-200 more per rental for non-residents ($475 for Tier 1; $500 for Tier 2; $1,150 for Rob Fleming).
All prices listed are for two-hour blocks, but three-hour blocks are available (add 50 percent to the total cost for a third hour).
On most nights, you can rent a Village pool from 8 to 10 p.m. and the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. The Village pools are available for the two hours immediately following closing at night, but Rob Fleming takes longer to clear out and clean up. So, parties at that pool start 30 minutes after closing to give the staff time to make the place ready for you.
Did you know that all the pools in The Woodlands Township are available for private parties outside of the normal public swim hours?
What a perfect “Back to School” event for your school’s grade level, a scout group, a church get-together, summer birthdays and more!
Creekwood, Forestgate, and Lakeside pools – which close at 6 p.m. daily – are also available a little earlier. Those three pools, and ALL pools on Sundays nights, are extremely popular because parties for the younger ones can start by 6 p.m. and still be over by 8 p.m.
Pools are not available on the in-service training day (closed day) each week, or early mornings, without special permission being given by the Lifeguard Coordinator. Special requests are always considered, but we must monitor our ability to deliver a safe,
quality, enjoyable party to you and your guests.
Call or email the Township’s reservations staff! The Resident Care Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and can be reached at 281-210-3900 or Reservations@ thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.
The best party times and locations in August and September fill up quickly; so, if you’re thinking about having a pool party, get it in the books soon!
Three at-large positions on The Woodlands Township Board of Directors will be elected in the November 2017 election, designated as positions 5, 6 and 7. Each position is for a two-year term. Candidates may file an application to appear on the ballot for one of the designated positions between July 22, 2017, and 5 p.m. on August 21, 2017. The deadline for filing a declaration of a write-in candidacy is 5 p.m. on August 25, 2017. Applications may be mailed to the Township or delivered in person. Applications delivered in person are accepted on regular business days during the Township’s office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regardless of the method of delivery, an application is considered to be filed at the time of its receipt by the Township. Please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov, or call 281-210-3800 for more information, such as how to obtain a filing packet.
July 22, 2017
August 21, 2017
August 25, 2017
October 10, 2017
October 23, 2017
October 27, 2017
November 3, 2017
First Day to File Application to Appear on Ballot for One of the Designated Positions (Monday, July 24, 2017 – first business day for acceptance of forms)
Last Day to File Application to Appear on Ballot for One of the Designated Positions (5 p.m.), Last Day to Order Election
Last Day to File Declaration of Write-In Candidacy (5 p.m.)
Last Day to Register to Vote
First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (received, not postmarked)
Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
November 7, 2017 Election Day
* The Texas Secretary of State is the chief election officer of the State of Texas and provides the dates set forth herein. Interested persons are encouraged to visit the Secretary of State’s Election Division website at www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/index.shtml or contact the Secretary of State’s Election Division by telephone at 1-800-252-VOTE (8683) to obtain the most current information.
The Woodlands Township recently earned the following commendations.
The following statements were included in the press release issued by Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) regarding the Township’s receipt of the award:
“The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.”
“The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive ‘spirit of full disclosure’ to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.”
Note: The Woodlands Township has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for each fiscal year since its inception in 2010.
The following statements were included in the press release issued by GFOA regarding the Township’s receipt of the award:
“The award represents a significant achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, the entity had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity’s budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and a communications device. Budget documents must be rated ‘proficient’ in all four categories, and in the fourteen mandatory criteria within those categories, to receive the award.
“Award recipients have pioneered efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and provide an excellent
example for other governments throughout North America.”
Note: The Woodlands Township has received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for each fiscal year since it began participating in the program in 2015.
The Township has also earned green achievements with energy efficiency since 2013 through the Entergy Texas Energy Efficiency Program. Entergy considers The Woodlands Township the greenest community they serve, for the following reasons.
• The Township has actively been involved with Entergy Solutions, Energy Efficiency program since 2013, having achieved $26K in cash incentives awarded back to the Township and offset an estimated $34K in annual operating costs savings. This energy savings equates to lowering The Township’s carbon footprint which is equivalent to removing 56 passenger cars off the road for a year, or removing close to 30,000 gallons of gasoline consumed, or saving 251 acres of U.S. forests.
• These positive results are a combination of designing and building new energy efficient buildings, retrofitting older buildings with new energy-saving measures and converting older neighborhood entrance lighting and park lighting with modern, energy-saving LED technologies.
• The Township is collaborating with Entergy Texas and other energy experts on identifying additional energy reduction opportunities to save operating costs and lower its carbon footprint.
The Woodlands, our dynamic hometown within a natural forest, is known for its balance between man and nature. We are a thriving business community and a premier destination for visitors – a place where generations live, worship, work, learn and play.
The Woodlands...
…is a place where we feel safe and secure.
…achieves prosperity by promoting economic development and quality of life.
…cultivates the relationship between urban needs and George Mitchell’s vision of environmental sustainability. …provides premier services and activities, superior educational opportunities, a diversity of jobs, vibrant public spaces, integrated mobility options, public activities, cultural events and entertainment for all. …is a place that welcomes everyone from everywhere to grow and thrive.
We fulfill The Woodlands vision by:
• Protecting the well-being and safety of our residents, visitors and businesses.
• Achieving the highest standards in service delivery.
• Partnering with others to sustain the vitality of our region.
• Communicating with our constituents and partners.
• Attracting and retaining a talented and innovative staff.
• Serving as the community’s political voice.
• Powering economic growth through community investment.
• Promoting continued vitality of neighborhoods and commercial areas.
• Maintaining transparent governance.
• Serving as financial stewards of the community’s resources.
• Evolving a governance structure to meet our goals.
• Promoting sound environmental policy.
• Collaborating with community partners to promote public events and cultural activities.
• Collaborating with community partners to improve mobility throughout The Woodlands.
August
AUGUST
AUGUST
OCTOBER 12,
OCTOBER 19,
OCTOBER 26, 2017
NOVEMBER 2,
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
August is an exciting time of year as we prepare for the back-to-school season. As summer vacation wraps up, and children go back to school, plan to slow down and pay attention where kids are present, especially before and after school.
• Be alert for school zones that have a reduced speed limit at designated times of the day.
• Abide by the speed limits and keep your foot ready to brake, or on the brake.
• Come to a complete stop at stop signs and traffic lights. Check carefully for children before proceeding.
• Reduce distractions while driving.
• Do not block the crosswalk. This could put pedestrians and bicyclists in the path of moving traffic.
• Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians.
• Do not load or unload children across the street from the school.
• Know the drop-off procedures specific to your school.
• Do not double park; it blocks visibility for other children and vehicles.
If you’re driving behind a bus, allow a greater following distance than if you were driving behind a car. It will give you more time to stop once the yellow lights start flashing.
• If the yellow or red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, traffic must stop.
• The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children. Stop far enough back to allow them space to safely enter and exit the bus.
• Be alert; children often are unpredictable. They may dart out without paying attention to oncoming traffic.
• Yield when a bus is attempting to merge. Maintain a significant distance behind them, as they often make unexpected stops.
BUS RIDERS:
• Always walk in front of the bus, never in back.
• Always remain in clear view of the bus driver.
• Always board and exit at designated stops.
Children on bicycles are unpredictable and can be hard to see. Remember, children riding bikes do not always properly determine traffic conditions or follow traffic rules.
• When turning left, wait for the rider to pass before turning.
• Watch for bike riders who turn in front of you without looking or signaling.
• Watch for bikes coming from driveways or from behind parked cars.
• Check side mirrors before opening your door.
Remember: The State of Texas has made it a violation of traffic laws to use a wireless communication device in a school crossing zone. Unless the vehicle is stopped, or a hands-free device is used, drivers may not operate cell phones or other mobile communications devices in a school zone except in the case of emergency.
Additionally, after September 1, 2017, drivers may not use a phone to read, write or send electronic messages while operating a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is stopped.
BEFORE YOUR CHILDREN HEAD OUT, REMIND THEM OF THESE YEAR-ROUND SAFETY TIPS:
• Never walk while texting or talking on the phone.
• If texting, move out of the way of others.
• Never cross the street while using an electronic device.
• Do not walk with headphones on.
• Always be aware of your surroundings.
• Cross only at crosswalks.
Drivers have a lot to pay attention to in school zones. We urge you to drive now and talk later. If you must make a phone call, pull over. Otherwise, wait until you reach your destination to use the phone.
One call or text can change everything! Eliminating all distractions is key to keeping our children safe.
Take an end-of-summer break and relax in The Woodlands at Waterway Square. Enjoy an evening of live music, strolling entertainers, children’s activities, a fireworks show*and more!
*Weather permitting.
Sunday, September 3, 2017
4 to 9 p.m.
Waterway Square
31 Waterway Square Place
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Tuesday, August 1
Creekside Park Village Association Meeting
Lone Star College
Creekside Park Center 8747 West New Harmony Trail
7 p.m. 281-210-3889
Wednesday, August 2
Development Standards Committee Meeting*
Thursday, August 3
Residential Design Review Committee Meetings*
Ad Hoc Economic Development Committtee Meeting
2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 8:30 a.m.
281-210-3800
Rock the Row, presented by Strike Danny Ray and the Acoustic Production (Variety) Hughes Landing
7 to 9 p.m. 281-210-3800
Sterling Ridge Village Association Meeting
The Woodlands Township 2801 Technology Forest Blvd
7 p.m. 281-210-3800
Saturday, August 5
Paddle Board Yoga
Riva Row Boat House 2101 Riva Row
9 to 11 a.m.
$40 per person, ages 14 and up 281-210-3965
The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill
Grogan’s Mill Village Shopping Center
8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine) www.grogansmillvillage.com
Sunday, August 6
Public Safety Open House
Woodlands Fire Department Station #2 9303 Gosling Road
3 to 4:30 p.m. 281-210-3886
Grogan’s Mill Free Pool Day
Sawmill Pool
2200 Millpark Dr 1 to 4 p.m.
281-210-3887
Boots vs. Badges Softball Game
McCullough Junior High School –Scotland Yard
3800 S. Panther Creek Drive 7 to 8:30 p.m.
281-210-3800
Monday, August 7
Paddles and Paws
Riva Row Boat House 2101 Riva Row 2 to 6 p.m.
$15 solo kayak; $20 tandem kayak
Tuesday, August 8
Alden Bridge Village Association Meeting 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 7 p.m. 281-210-3886
Indian Springs Village Association Meeting 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 7 p.m.
281-210-5808
Wednesday, August 9
Watch Talk Wednesday
The Woodlands Township 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 7 to 9 p.m. 281-210-3884
Thursday, August 10
Residential Design Review Committee Meetings*
Rock the Row, presented by Strike Brian Loftin Band (Country) Hughes Landing 7 to 9 p.m.
281-210-3800
Panther Creek Village Association Meeting 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 7 p.m.
281-210-3800
Saturday, August 12
The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill
Grogan’s Mill Village Shopping Center
8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine) www.grogansmillvillage.com
Monday, August 14
Board of Directors Budget Workshop #1
The Woodlands Township
2801 Technology Forest Blvd.
8:30 a.m. to Noon
281-210-3800
Paddle and Paws
Riva Row Boat House
2101 Riva Row
2 to 6 p.m.
$15 solo kayak; $20 tandem kayak
Tuesday, August 15
Board of Directors Budget Workshop #2
The Woodlands Township
2801 Technology Forest Blvd.
8:30 a.m. to noon
281-210-3800
Wednesday, August 16
Board of Directors Budget Workshop #3
The Woodlands Township 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.
8:30 a.m. to noon
281-210-3800
Development Standards Committee Meeting*
Thursday, August 17
Board of Directors Budget Workshop #4
The Woodlands Township
2801 Technology Forest Blvd.
8:30 a.m. to noon
281-210-3800
Pool post-season hours begin
See page 6 or visit www.
thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ pools.
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors Meeting
2801 Technology Forest Blvd.
6 p.m.
281-281-3800
Rock the Row, presented by Strike
The Sugarland Brass Company (Motown/Blues)
Hughes Landing
7 to 9 p.m.
281-210-3800
Friday, August 18
Board of Directors Budget Workshop #5
The Woodlands Township 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.
8:30 a.m. to noon
281-210-3800
Gorilla Hole
The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park
5310 Research Forest Drive
7 p.m.
281-210-3950
Fifth- and sixth- graders; $7 per person.
Saturday, August 19
The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill
Grogan’s Mill Village Shopping Center
8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine) www.grogansmillvillage.com
Paddle Board Yoga
Riva Row Boat House
2101 Riva Row
9 to 11 a.m.
$40 per person, ages 14 and up 281-210-3965
11 and Over Tennis Tournament
Bear Branch Park
5200 Research Forest Drive
Noon to 5 p.m.
281-210-3950
Monday, August 21
Paddles and Paws
Riva Row Boat House
2101 Riva Row
2 to 6 p.m.
$15 solo kayak; $20 tandem kayak
Grogan’s Mill Village Association Meeting
The Woodlands Township 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.
6:30 p.m.
281-210-3887
College Park Village Association Meeting
The Woodlands Township
2801 Technology Forest Blvd.
7 p.m.
281-210-3889
Tuesday, August 22
Cochran’s Crossing Village Association Meeting
2801 Technology Forest Blvd.
7 p.m.
281-210-3887
Wednesday, August 23
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors Meeting
The Woodlands Township 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.
6 p.m.
281-210-3800
Saturday, August 26
The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill
8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)
Grogan’s Mill Village Shopping Center
www.grogansmillvillage.com
Organic Fall Vegetable
Gardening and Troubleshooting
Garden Problems
The Woodlands Emergency Training Center
16135 IH-45 South 9 a.m. to noon
Free, registration is required. 281-210-3800
Monday, August 28
Paddles and Paws
Riva Row Boat House 2101 Riva Row
2 to 6 p.m.
$15 solo kayak; $20 tandem kayak
Wednesday, August 30
The Woodlands Township Public Hearing #1
The Woodlands Township 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 6 p.m.
281-210-3800
September 3
Labor Day Event
Waterway Square 4 to 9 p.m.
281-210-3800 or see page 14
Monday, September 4
Labor Day
Township offices closed.
*For complete event listings, please visit the calendar at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov, or call the office at 281-210-3800.
For American Heart Association
Heartsaver and First Aid classes, please visit the Township calendar located at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.
Hope that everyone is enjoying a great summer as it winds down once again. This month’s village association board meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. We’ll meet at 7 p.m. at the Township building, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Our guest speaker hasn’t been identified as of this writing, so please watch our website, email newsletter and Facebook page for updates. Please join us! We love to meet Alden Bridge residents and are always ready to hear your concerns.
Our latest Yard of the Month winner was Ruth Garrod of Foxbriar Forest Circle. She enjoys working in her yard, and really does a beautiful job. We’ll have one last 2017 award on September 1, so send your nominations for best yard in our village to info@aldenbridge.org. Please submit your nominations no later than August 24, 2017.
As we do every year, Alden Bridge is taking a bus to Minute Maid Park for an Astros game, so please email info@aldenbridge.org to find out if we have tickets left. The game will be the Astros vs. Mariners contest on Saturday, September 16, 2017. We have just a few tickets left as of this writing, but check if you’re interested and see if we have any remaining. The $26 ticket price includes the bus trip downtown and back from our village center, which is a gift to our residents from your village association board. It’s the best deal in town when you think about what it costs to park near the ballpark!
Our email newsletter is distributed on a monthly basis to over 1,000 residents. Please send us your email address so you can receive the most current news of Alden Bridge. Your email address will not be shared and will be used solely to distribute news of our village. Also, don’t forget to check our website for news between newsletters – www.aldenbridge.org.
A new school year will begin soon, so be extra careful when driving around our community. Please look for the school zone speed limit signs and obey them. Let’s give our kids a safe and happy new school year!
Submittedby
Darla D. BellTeamwork in our village association has included opportunities for new ideas, a blend of time-proven activities, fresh approaches and an effort to involve more Cochran’s Crossing residents. Success will require more communication, and that’s what the village board board has implemented through the Cochran’s Crossing website, Facebook, newsletter, posters announcing upcoming activities and handouts during other events in The Woodlands.
We are also finding that businesses are interested in our “digital sponsorship” program. As our media list expands, we have responded by including recognition of those who are looking to support our communication efforts. There are several levels of support, and Beverly Fennessy will be able to provide the details. Contact her at bfennessy1@hotmail.com.
Another example of efforts to provide more effective representation is a comprehensive new board member orientation led by board member J.C. Harville that will be available for review by prospective board members prior to elections.
Of course, the annual The Woodlands Fourth of July Parade demonstrates the
community coming together as a whole, and Cochran’s Crossing residents have made the parade one of the high points of the year.
Each month at the village meetings there are opportunities for citizen participation as well as more in-depth discussion of topics with various community organizations. A discussion with Senior Sgt. Hernandez at a recent meeting focused on law enforcement efforts to support The Woodlands. Sgt. Hernandez has helped keep The Woodlands safe since the first contract between the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and The Woodlands. In April there were over 16,000 calls for service.
He and Deputy Coroiescu provided the updates on captures that resulted in closing a number of burglaries and other cases. Once again it was emphasized that in addition to the increased technology that is used by the MCSO, much depends on citizen input: “If you see something suspicious, say something.”
All village meetings are open, and the board specifically sets aside a time for resident comments. Those meetings are the fourth Tuesday of every month (except December) at 7 p.m. in the Township meeting rooms. For additional information about our village association board, contact Gary Conwell at gconwell1@gmail.com, or call him at 281-387-6986.
Submitted by Gary Conwell
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Officer Coroiescu reminded us at our June meeting that residents can request a vacation watch of their home. She also reported that of the four burglaries of a motor vehicle in College Park during a one-month period in May, two of those vehicles were unlocked. We have reported this before; a bit of conscientiousness on our part can prevent crimes of opportunity. Lock your car and hide valuables out of sight. If you suspect
suspicious activity in your neighborhood, please don’t hesitate to call in a tip to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 936-442-7797.
Our May event, the Poolooza, was a splashing success with well over 300 residents joining us for hot dogs, swimming and fun. Upcoming events include National Night Out, which is October 8, 2017, and the annual Halloween Spooktacular, also in October. This means more parties and more fun for all ages with your neighbors in College Park. Be sure to check out the College Park website for updates and a full calendar of our annual scheduled events.
You can help us in providing scholarship money to a deserving college-bound senior. The Village Challenge is on, and this year we are collecting CDs, DVDs, jewel cases and video cassettes. These will be collected at the America Recycles event on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Start now to inventory your old CDs and start saving them. The village with the most stash gets the most cash! The America Recycles event is sponsored by The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department.
Submitted by Marti MeerscheidtThe Grogan’s Mill Village Association’s Splash Day is scheduled for August 6, 2017, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Sawmill Park. In addition to free pool entrance from 1 to 6 p.m., there will be hot dogs, snow cones, refreshing cold drinks, games and Cody the Balloon Man from 1 to 4 p.m. All Grogan’s Mill residents are welcome to join the fun.
We are pleased to announce Grogan’s Mill July Yard of the Month. This is the lovely home of Dr. Cindy McManis, a native Texan and a graduate of Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. Cindy has completely
overhauled her front yard since moving here in 1996. She does a little bit every year. From creating a brick parking area, hauling dirt, moving large pots, speading mulch, and placing plants, Cindy has done it all. She often switches items between the back and front yards just to keep things looking fresh and inviting. Knockout roses, banana trees and jasmine are just part of the beauty of this natural reprieve. This yard is a labor of love, and it shows! Thank you, Dr. McManis for adding so much beauty to our lovely community of Grogan’s Mill.
Our August Yard of the Month winner is David and Kay Carlyle. They will have lived here 40 years this December! They loved the greenness of The Woodlands the first time they drove through it in October 1977. Much of the yard is native plants and groves of trees, big cast iron plants with red flowers and orange and yellow lantana. The combination of shady and sunny plants creates a lovely natural retreat. They also added river rock to the landscape to help control and direct runoff from their landscape. To “thwart pesky rabbits,” their plants are low on a rabbit’s menu.
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ALDEN BRIDGE
Alden Bridge Village Association usually meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.
Website www.aldenbridge.org
COCHRAN’S CROSSING
Cochran’s Crossing Village Association usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.
Website www.cochranscrossing.com
COLLEGE PARK
College Park Village Association usually meets on the third Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.
Website www.villageofcollegepark.com
CREEKSIDE PARK
Creekside Park Village Association usually meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Lone Star College - Creekside Center, 8747 West New Harmony Trail.
Website www.creeksideparkvillage.com
GROGAN’S MILL
Grogan’s Mill Village Association usually meets on the third Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.
Website www.grogansmillvillage.com
INDIAN SPRINGS
Indian Springs Village Association usually meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Website www.indianspringsvillage.com
PANTHER CREEK
Panther Creek Village Association usually meets on the second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Website www.panthercreekvillageassociation.org
STERLING RIDGE
Sterling Ridge Village Association usually meets the first Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Website www.sterling-ridge.org
Saturday, October 14, 2017 7 to 11 a.m.
Market Street – The Woodlands
www.thwoodlandstownship-tx.gov/10forTexas
With over 2,500 anticipated runners, you won’t want to miss being a part of this community event.
Making a very tough decision among seven people interested in serving on its board, the Grogan’s Mill Village Association is pleased to welcome two new directors, replacing Brien O’Donal and Tom Chumbley. They are Steve Potlock and Pat Moritz. Steve recently retired from ExxonMobil with nearly 32 years of service. He has a Ph.D. in chemistry and worked most recently in the product regulatory area. Pat has been a resident of Grogan’s Mill since 1981 and is an active real estate agent. She is passionate about George Mitchell’s original vision for The Woodlands. We welcome everyone to attend our open meetings on the third Monday of every month, at 6:30 p.m. at the Township Building, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.
A Houston summer is still hanging in there, but don’t let that stop you from visiting the Farmer’s Market in the Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center where we have cool vendors with a huge range of fruits, vegetables, food, crafts, pet treats, coffee and much more. Grab a friend and stop by on Saturday mornings to shop our 30+ vendors with a wide variety of goods. Doing our part for the environment, the market is phasing out the use of plastic bags. Bring your own, or buy our bags emblazoned with the Farmer’s Market logo for $1. Visit www.grogansmill.org for more details. Profits from Farmer’s Market vendor fees are returned to the community through various philanthropic contributions, school donations, scholarships and community programs.
Do you know someone who has made a positive impact on our community?
If you have someone in mind, please reach out to one of our board members and let us know. Provide some details, and we’ll take it from there.
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Bob Leilich and Marie BrannenNeighbors in Trace Creek celebrated Community Involvement Day this summer. Several Township departments
were in attendance, including the Township’s Environmental Services and Neighborhood Watch, along with The Woodlands Fire Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department and the county ambulance service. The program incorporated information and support to continue the Township’s goal of maintaining healthy, vibrant neighborhoods. Trace Creek resident and Indian Springs Village Association board member Michael Saucier attended the event with his daughter, Charlotte. He said, “Community Involvement Day in Trace Creek provided my neighbors and me a great chance to learn about relevant and valuable Township programs first-hand.”
Just a reminder to save the date for our free, family festival, Taste of the Village. The village association has been working hard to make this year’s event the best ever. Hope to see you all out in the Indian Springs Shopping Center on October 21, 2017, from noon until 3 p m.!
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A flag-waving thank-you is due to the many village association volunteers, veterans and residents who made our annual Flag Day Picnic another great success. Special thanks to Denise Judy, who stepped in to coordinate the event for the second year in a row. Turnout at Ridgewood Park was one of the largest ever. Hosts and guests had a grand old-fashioned summer get-together.
The picnic included flag displays and flag information provided by Charles Abell from VFW Unit 12024. The traditional large flag display representing all the branches of our armed services had been collected and shared by the late John Nanninga. The tradition will continue as his daughter Beth and her husband Douglas Grijalva have generously donated the collection to the permanent care of your Panther Creek Village Association.
The children and even a few adults were treated to sculpted balloons masterfully crafted by our lovely balloon art wizardress. The village association crew of chefs grilled hot dogs and hamburgers that were served with fresh fixin’s and many other picnic treats, including snow cone treats of many flavors from the everpopular KONA ICE truck. The Ridgewood Park free pool day was fun for all on the hot Saturday afternoon. Many of the children also enjoyed getting to high-five and get their pictures taken with the Panther Creek Panther. M. J. Curry, our program specialist from The Woodlands Township, distributed much useful information, including pathway maps and flyers about community services and upcoming events. Put the Saturday closest to Flag Day on your calendar for next year’s Panther Creek old-style neighborhood picnic. All residents of Panther Creek are welcome.
Speaking of red hot events, we are down to the last few tickets available for our annual trip to watch the Astros win another ballgame. On Friday, September 22, 2017, we’ll board a custom coach at the east side of the Panther Creek Shopping Center for an enjoyable trip to and from the ballpark that is included in your ticket price. The $26 ticket price also includes admission to the park with seating with your Panther Creek neighbors. The tickets are going fast, so call our ticket director, Kim Lewis, at 281-292-3477 for more information and your reservations now.
As you head off to whichever vacation spots you choose this summer, don’t forget to protect your home by notifying the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department to keep an extra
eye on your property while you are gone. The program is free while you travel from two to 30 days at a time. Since it began years ago, no home registered with the Vacation Watch program has been burglarized while residents were off enjoying their vacations. Online registration is fast and easy at www.mctxsheriff.org.
It is not too soon to start planning your participation in the neighborhood National Night Out Party on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Check with your Area Representative, or contact us at www.panthercreekvillageassociation.org.
Submitted by Paul GebolysThe Woodlands Township reminds residents that all solid waste services in the community will occur as usual over the Labor Day weekend. There will be no interruption or delay of services due to the holiday. Waste Management will provide curbside pickup of trash, recycling and yard trimmings to all households on the regular service day, including Monday, September 4, 2017.
Whether staying at home or on the go over the holiday weekend, residents are reminded that plastic bottles, aluminum cans and juice boxes recycle in curbside recycling carts. Just drain any remaining liquid, rinse and place beverage containers in the green cart with the yellow lid! As always, clean recyclables should be placed loosely in the cart; and keep plastic bags out of the cart to keep recycling working!
For more information about recycling and solid waste services in The Woodlands, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ recycling or call 281-210-3800.
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors urges all residents not to be complacent and to always be prepared if disaster should strike. During and after a hurricane or other disaster you may not have access to the following:
• Electricity
• Water and ice
• Pharmacies
• Food
• Fuel
• Banks/ATMs
• Television
• Internet
• Cellular telephone connections
• Convenience stores
Assembling a basic emergency supply kit will put everything you need to get by in one place. Recommended supplies to include are:
• One gallon of water per person, per day, for drinking and sanitation
• At least a three-day supply of nonperishable food
• Flashlights and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
• Filter mask or cotton T-shirt to help filter the air
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Manual can opener and utensils if kit contains canned food
• Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
• Important family documents
• Items for unique family needs, such as daily prescription medications, infant formula or diapers, pet food and medications
During an emergency, for information specific to The Woodlands, listen to K-Star Country, KVST 99.7 FM, the official emergency broadcast partner of The Woodlands Township.
serves as an emergency communications resource. You can find out more about The Woodlands Fire Department and where the stations are located by visiting www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ firedepartment.
Extreme weather events may affect or delay solid waste collection. The Woodlands Township reminds residents to keep solid waste guidelines in mind during clean-up efforts following severe weather. The following are some helpful tips to get your yard back in shape as quickly as possible.
• Fully redundant power
• Locally owned and operated
• North Houston and Conroe coverage area
• Local news, weather and traffic
• Listen live daily at 99.7 FM or online at kstarcountry.com.
You may also stay informed through The Woodlands Township website, www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ stayinformed. This is where you can sign up for emergency alerts, Talk of the Township eNewsletter, department blogs and more. In the event that all communications and power fail, The Woodlands Fire Department
Curbside pickup by Waste Management on regular service day. Unlimited yard trimmings are accepted. However, they must meet guidelines.
• Trim to 4 feet and no bigger than 4 inches in diameter.
• Bundled with twine and bagged in compostable bags or containerized in an open container.
• Must weigh no more than 40 pounds.
Drop-off at The Woodlands
Recycling Center (self-service)
Center is open Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Yard trimmings must be no bigger than 12 inches in diameter.
• Trimming, bundling NOT required.
• NO plastic bags.
Drop-off at Montgomery County Precinct 3 Recycling Facility.
Located at 1122 Pruitt Road. Open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
• Residential drop-off of yard trimmings which will be landfilled.
• Fees vary from $10-$15 for a pickup load or $20 for a small trailer.
Curbside bulk waste pickup by Waste Management.
• Schedule bulk waste pickup for oversized items too large to fit in trash cart if it were empty, such as a broken chair, broken toys, damaged lawn furniture, old grill or items no longer serviceable.
• NO construction debris, carpet or fencing.
Purchase pink tags for bagged extra household trash and small items.
• Pink tags can be purchased for $1.75 each from Customer Service at Kroger or Randall’s.
• Affix one tag to each bag of waste.
Purchase Waste Management’s The Bagster and schedule/pay online for pickup.
• The Bagster can be purchased at big box stores such as Lowe’s or Home Depot.
• Each bag holds 3,000 pounds or 3 yards (4×8) of debris/waste.
For information about sorting flood debris, visit the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management website at www.mctxoem.org.
For more information about solid waste services in The Woodlands, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ recycling.
Whenthings dry out between rains, we can become lulled into thinking that the absence of standing water means mosquitoes are not breeding around our homes.
What we can’t see are potentially thousands of mosquito eggs lying in wait right under our plant pots! To discover why, let’s delve into the world of urban-adapted mosquitoes like Asian Tigers (Aedes albopictus). These mosquitoes seek out water-filled containers to lay their eggs. However, they don’t lay their eggs IN the water; instead they alight on the side of your birdbath, clogged gutter or child’s sand pail and deposit eggs just ABOVE the surface of the water.
The eggs cure, and can be viable for over a year in this dry state. In Southeast Texas, it doesn’t take long for a thunderstorm or a sprinkler to fill up a bucket, wheelbarrow or low
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spot in a tarp and voila — instant egg hatch! Larvae emerge and feed on the bits of leaves and organic debris now in the container. In the summer heat, another crop of flying, biting adults can be produced in only seven days! A neglected six-inch plant saucer can breed 1,000 new mosquitoes a week!
Even those with 20/20 vision can’t distinguish a mosquito egg from a speck of dirt.
Consider: 200 eggs laid together by one mosquito measure only half the length of a grain of rice.
Take a moment today to give a good scrub to your yard and garden containers, and store any not being used before the next rain storm entices an Asian Tiger to visit.
What did you do for the summer? Go on vacation? Stay home to learn a new sport or take up a new hobby? Maybe you were a superhero saving the earth? You can be a superhero every single day by thinking of ways to turn old habits into new earth-friendly ones. Whether your plan is traveling or staying near home, make it your time to shine as you do more recycling, conserve more water, plant pollinatorfriendly gardens, buy local produce or find other ways to use resources wisely.
And don't forget to engage your kids in whatever you do. Modeling positive actions helps them become superheroes just like you!
Before the summer is over, encourage your kids to do at least one thing that is environmentally friendly and photograph them in action. Capture them picking up litter, recycling at the nearest recycle center or maybe turning off the water while they brush their teeth. Help them find ways to be the next superhero!
Between August 1 and September 1, 2017, stop by The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department at 8203 Millennium Forest Drive with your child and a photograph of them “saving the earth.” Each child will receive a cool patch that recognizes using resources wisely and a coupon for a free Dairy Queen cone. The names of each child participating will also be entered into a drawing to win either a $25 gift card from The Candy House or a prize package from Dairy Queen! PLUS, with parental permission, we’ll post a picture of your superhero on Township social media. Open to all kids who live in The Woodlands Township, ages 6 through 12. One entry per child. For questions, please contact the Township’s Environmental Services Department at 281-210-3800.
So, will you and your child save the earth this summer and all the summers to come? The earth needs every superhero it can get!
Help your child become a Superhero of the Earth by teaching the importance of being good stewards of the environment every day.
By Bob Dailey
Residents who want to sign up to receive a weekly lawn irrigation recommendation may do so on the WJPA website at www.wjpa.org.
Did you water your lawn more than
12 weeks in the last 12 months?
If you did, you probably used more water than your turf grass needed. Based on recommended watering requirements for turf grass, rainfall and other factors, The Woodlands residents only had to irrigate lawns for 12 of the 52 weeks during the last year.
12 weeks? Absurd? No, not at all. The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency (WJPA) began tracking irrigation needs in June of 2016. The requirements, based on sound turf grass principles developed by Texas A&M University, and endorsed by many other facilities across the nation, showed that rainfall in the
last 12 months provided almost all the water required for healthy turf grass.
The information was gleaned from a variety of sources. Rain sensors and gauges operated by WJPA throughout The Woodlands digitally report rainfall to an evapotranspiration unit, operated by Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District.
That unit, using equations developed by Texas A&M, collects ground moisture, ambient temperature and humidity, amount of sunlight, wind, and the rainfall data, and converts these into recommended irrigation amounts for turf grass. The same data is used to help farmers know the irrigation needs of their
crops, but different formulas are used for different crops.
Every week, the WJPA obtains this information and disseminates it to 21,000+ households in The Woodlands. These households can then set their irrigation controllers to deliver the right amount of water to their turf. The information also benefits those residents who don’t use programmable controllers, or who water by hand or by hose-end sprinklers.
Based on all the factors, WJPA only recommended 12 times last year that residents irrigate their lawns. This is actually a few days more than other Texas municipalities who use this data, have recommended.
A healthy, lush lawn requires much less irrigation than many of us may think is necessary.
Creating a healthy, delicious meal prepared with chemical-free fresh vegetables from your own garden is a rewarding experience! Fall is the most productive gardening season in Montgomery County, Texas. Cool season vegetables such as lettuces, onions, Asian greens, broccoli and many others can be successfully grown in The Woodlands. A rewarding, therapeutic hobby, vegetable gardening offers many benefits for your family.
On Saturday, August 26, 2017, well-known organic gardening expert, author and photographer, Skip Richter, will share his many years of experience and vast store of knowledge at the free class—Organic Fall Vegetable
Gardening and Troubleshooting Garden Problems. Mr. Richter will address organic gardening principles, share information on when to plant specific vegetables and offer organic solutions to gardening problems. Bring your gardening, plant and pest questions to our fall gardening class. In addition to Mr. Richter’s expertise, the Montgomery County Master Gardeners will be available to provide information and help solve your gardening problems. Mr. Richter’s gardening books will be available for purchase.
The free class, Organic Fall Vegetable Gardening and Troubleshooting Garden Problems, will take place Saturday, August 26, 2017, at The Woodlands Emergency Training Center.
Organic
Saturday, August 26, 2017
9 a.m. to noon
The Woodlands Emergency Training Center
16135 IH-45 South, The Woodlands, TX 77385 281-210-3800
Free—Registration Required Register Online: www.thewoodlandstownship-tx/ environment
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2017 FROM 7 TO 8:30 P.M. MCCULLOUGH JUNIOR HIGH
Scotland Yard Baseball Field 3800 S. Panther Creek Drive, 77381
In celebration of National Night Out, come out and root for both of your home teams during a friendly game of softball between The Woodlands Fire Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Our home team players will strive to be safe at home, just like The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch. Hamburgers, hot dogs and other concessions will be sold with proceeds benefiting The Woodlands High School Baseball Booster Club. Admission is free!
Fall is an ideal time to get your home and landscape in shape.
Here are some quick tips to help you maintain your property after the long, hot summer:
ü Mow and edge the lawn.
ü Edge, weed and mulch all landscape beds.
ü Repair and replace broken fences.*
ü Remove mildew and algae from brick, siding, fences and driveway. Helpful hint: Periodic cleaning with a power washer containing water only may help prevent mildew and algae growth.
ü Repair and repaint damaged or faded siding.*
ü Remove pine needles, leaves and debris from roof. Remember, removing debris will improve the longevity of the roof, reduce fire hazard and discourage pests.
ü Remove all loose trash, debris and yard waste. Visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/environment for information.
ü Make sure trash and recycling carts are stored out of view.**
ü Winterize or turn off irrigation systems.
Lean more about water conservation in The Woodlands at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/waterconservation.
*Color changes, roof replacement and fence replacement may need a permit. Contact The Woodlands Township at 281-210-3800, or visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/covenants for more information.
**All trash, refuse or recycling containers may be placed near the street edge no earlier than one day prior to waste collection. Emptied containers must be removed from the street, front yard or driveway by the end of the collection day. Containers must be stored on the owner’s property at all times. All trash and refuse containers must be stored out of public view at ground level from the street or alley or adjacent and surrounding properties at all times except during waste collection.
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With some of the hottest summers in the country, residents of our community need to be aware of the signs and remedies of heat-related illnesses.
By Caroline Pierce, Lifeguard Coordinator
It is HOT out there! August is typically the hottest month of the year in The Woodlands, and families flock to the pools and spraygrounds to cool off. The Township’s lifeguard staff is trained to watch out for heatrelated illness. And you should be, too!
Heat-related illnesses are caused by overexposure to heat and the loss of fluids and electrolytes. These illnesses don’t just happen outdoors; you can develop a heat-related illness indoors, too.
Although extremely high environmental temperatures increase the risk for heat-related illnesses, these illnesses can also occur at more moderate environmental temperatures, too. Factors such as humidity and inadequate fluid intake can increase a person’s risk for heat-related illnesses, as can age and general health. Infants, young children, and the elderly are at significantly more risk than adults and teenagers.
There are three types of heatrelated illnesses. In order from least to most severe they are: heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
muscle spasms, usually in the legs and abdomen, caused by loss of fluids and electrolytes because of sweating. Heat cramps are often the first sign that the body is having trouble with the heat. To care for heat cramps, move to a cool place to rest and sip a drink containing electrolytes and carbohydrates (such as a commercial sports drink, coconut water or milk).
occurs when fluids lost through sweating are not replaced. Heat exhaustion is often accompanied by dehydration. A person with heat exhaustion may have cool, moist and pale, ashen or flushed skin. To care for heat exhaustion, move to a cooler environment with circulating air and
slowly drink a cool electrolyte and carbohydrate-containing fluid. Do not drink too quickly, and try to rest in a comfortable position. If there is any change in condition, call 9-1-1.
is the least common but most severe heat-related illness. It occurs when the body’s cooling system is completely overwhelmed and stops working. Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency. A person experiencing a heat stroke may have mental status changes and may have trouble seeing or a seizure. The person’s skin may be hot to the touch. Call 9-1-1 immediately for a heat stroke. While you wait for help, take steps to rapidly cool the person’s body such as a cool bath, fans, and even (non-direct) application of ice to the body.
Township Lifeguards are required to keep water with them on the guard stand at all times, and we suggest the same for our pool-goers. Coolers are more than welcome at the pools, provided they do not contain glass or alcohol.
Please stay hydrated and cool this summer – and be safe!
Whether you just received delivery of a new jumbo flat screen TV, relocated from across the country or just moved down the street, dealing with the cardboard boxes is no problem! Your curbside solid waste services through Waste Management provide a special pickup day each month for recycling oversized and abundant cardboard boxes at no additional cost. Cardboard boxes too numerous or large to fit in the recycling cart must be scheduled for pickup.
For more moving day solutions, please call the Township’s Environmental Services Department at 281-210-3800, or visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ environment and look for the Move in/Out Guidelines under Bulky, Oversized Trash.
By Lucinda Valdes
Determine your pickup day by Village.
• Bulk collection of moving boxes and oversized cardboard occurs either on the second Monday or the fourth Friday of the month.
• Second Monday of the Month: Alden Bridge, Cochran’s Crossing, Sterling Ridge.
• Fourth Friday of the Month: Creekside Park, College Park, Grogan’s Forest, Grogan’s Mill, Indian Springs, Panther Creek, Research Forest, Town Center.
Schedule bulk recycling pickup of cardboard.
• At least two business days prior to the scheduled pickup day, call Waste Management Customer Service at 1-800-800-5804.
• Request and keep confirmation number until service occurs.
For a trouble-free pickup, please follow these guidelines:
• Flatten, tie and stack boxes at curbside.
• Fold packing paper and place in your recycling cart for pickup on your regular service day.
• NO packing peanuts, Styrofoam™, bubble wrap or plastic.
• Place items at the curb before 7 a.m. on the pre-scheduled pickup day.
Important Notice: By submitting letters, photos and other materials to The Woodlands Community Magazine (TWCM) you agree that the materials submitted will become the property of TWCM and will not be returned. You also agree that TWCM, its assigns, and the publisher, have been granted the non-exclusive right to use and /or reproduce the materials in any manner and for any purpose. You also agree that you have made no other considerations for the use of any submissions unless authorized in writing by TWCM and the Publisher. For more information, please call 281-210-3800. Photographs may be submitted, and are encouraged, for publication either within the magazine or on the cover. There is no payment for photographs featured either within the publication or on the cover. Both amateur and professional slides and photographs, featuring Woodlands people and scenes, are welcome. Disclaimer: The Publisher, Champions Printing & Publishing, Inc. (CP&PI), and The Woodlands Township assume no responsibility for the advertising content within this publication. All warranties and representations made in the advertising content are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be addressed directly with the advertiser. The Publisher retains exclusive rights to the acceptance or denial of all advertising copy. Champions
Printing & Publishing, Inc. assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising. Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and or misprints in this publication,
When an injury has you sidelined, the world-class team of specialists at Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in The Woodlands will help you get back out there faster, with:
• Latest imaging and technology
• Advanced nonsurgical treatments
• Minimally invasive procedures
• Injury prevention and performance training
• State-of-the-art physical therapy
Visit houstonmethodist.org/gameon to learn more or call 936.321.8000 for an appointment.
17183 Interstate 45 S.
Medical Office Building 1, Suite 210
The Woodlands, Texas 77385