Happy Tuesday, The Woodlands. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let The Woodlands Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Student artists showcase creations at Market Street, newborn triplets go home after NICU care, and a thief hiding in a trash can is arrested — catch up here.
State-level stories: Texas Athletics prepares to debut a new cardiovascular supplement partner, manufacturing activity in August keeps climbing, and Texas Tech welcomes its biggest freshman class — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Housing sales slump worries the Feds, Idaho secures foster kids social security payments, and Mitsubishi recalls Outlanders for faulty liftgate gas springs — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Craft standout resumes while sipping rosé
- Dine three-course meals supporting Houston Food Bank
- Show cars and enjoy BBQ honoring Jonathan
- Gain confidence with your first shooting experience
- Donate blood next Monday to save lives
- Avoid surprises with $300 off auto repair coverage
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Books: If the smell of fresh pages is your perfume or you’re on the eternal quest for that rare gem, these favorite bookshops around The Woodlands deliver serious literary magic.
Travel: Texas roadside oddities deliver everything from a spray-painted Cadillac to a see-through bathroom. They’ll turn any drive into a story you’ll be telling at every BBQ. Discover these quirky attractions.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🍔 Sonic Spirit Night @ Sonic Drive | Tuesday (8/26) at 6:00pm – Whether you’re hankering for a chili dog or a cherry limeade, pulling into Sonic on Kuykendahl/Tomball feels like a victory lap. Munch a burger, sip a slushy, and pat yourself on the back knowing your cravings boost the Klein Oilers and Derrick Dolls.
👯♀️ Girls Night Out @ Magnolia Soap and Bath | Wednesday (8/27) at 6:00pm – Need an excuse to ditch the couch? Magnolia Soap is hosting a night of shopping, sipping, and DIY signature scents. Create your own body mist or bubble scoop, snag plant-based goodies at after-hours deals, and enjoy a little self-care with friends.
🍔 Lunch Social @ Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q | Thursday (8/28) at 12:30pm – If you’ve ever wondered what passes for a civilized midday break in Tomball, come join your NW Harris crew for some brisket and banter at Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q. No membership needed, just bring an appetite, your shade of sarcasm, and a sense of adventure.
🚗 Classic Car Auction & Music Festival @ Moody Gardens | Friday (8/29) at 10:00am – Dust off your aviators and slide into three days of glossy chrome and dirt-road melodies this Labor Day weekend. Where else can you bid on a ’69 Camaro, ogle neon gas signs, and sway to Texas twang under the Gulf breeze?
🍽️ Houston Restaurant Weeks @ Fielding’s Wood Grill | Friday (8/29) at 5:00pm – Whether you’re recovering from last weekend’s bender or just hungry for a good deed, here’s your ticket. Fielding’s Wood Grill is serving a $39, three-course meal, $3 of which goes straight to the Houston Food Bank. Deviled eggs, miso cod, and crème brûlée included.
This weekend
🚗 4th Annual Fast Cars & Freedom Car Show @ Chick-fil-A Magnolia | Saturday (8/30) at 10:00am – Labor Day weekend screams horsepower with a side of waffle fries, so swing by Magnolia’s local drive-in show. From vintage Mustangs to European show-offs, drool over chrome, snag a selfie with the Chick-fil-A Cow, and maybe drive off with free chicken for a year.
👯♀️ Girls Day @ Mixology Candle Bar | Saturday (8/30) at 11:00am – Who needs a vacation when you can sample candles, skincare, and statement necklaces in Old Town? Girls Day at Mixology Candle Bar is our cheeky send-off to summer, showcasing small-batch beauty, boutique finds, and enough wine to call it self-care. Free entry, zero regrets.
🍹 Tiki Crawl | Saturday (8/30) at 11:00am – This tropical crawl lures you through Old Town Spring for a tiki party, with QR-code clues to art galleries and spots. Think kids’ games, live music, leis, tropical drinks, and tattoo flash blamed on pineapple juice. Snap a pic, tag the merchants, and win prizes.
🎤 Suzy Bogguss @ Main Street Crossing | Saturday (8/30) at 8:00pm – Hometown hero Suzy Bogguss rolls into Main Street Crossing, with country-folk melodies that’ll make you nostalgic for high school dances and broken hearts. It’s all ages, so bring your mom, your kid, or that friend who still thinks line dancing is a personality trait.
🛠️ Labor Day 2025 @ Waterway Square | Sunday (8/31) at 5:00pm – Labor Day at Waterway Square is the staycation highlight everyone needs: live tunes by Flashpoint, kids and adults duking it out in pie-eating showdowns, plus face painting, strolling entertainers, and fireworks for the finale. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, and your competitive spirit.
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/26 Skittlez Band @ Main Street Crossing – 8 pm
- 8/27 Kyle Hutton and more @ Dosey Doe Big Barn – 6 pm
- 8/27 J. Carmichael @ Red Brick Tavern – 6 pm
- 8/27 Trivia Night @ Lucy Blues – 8 pm
- 8/28 Deana Carter @ Main Street Crossing – 8 pm
- 8/29 Car Auction & Music Festival @ Moody Gardens – 10 am
- 8/29 Kenny Karr @ Ransom’s Steakhouse – 6:30 pm
- 8/30 Ryan Lawless @ MB Speakeasy – 3 pm
- 8/30 Los Rangerz @ The Icehouse – 7 pm
🏠️ This house is wild
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Listed by: Michael Seder (eXp Realty LLC)
Mediterranean flair meets Texas grandeur in this Carlton Woods stunner, where a five-car garage and sweeping brick paver drive set the stage for serious curb appeal. Inside, polished travertine floors, Italian crystal chandeliers, and Venetian plastered walls bring the drama, while butted glass windows in the living room frame pool views worthy of a magazine spread.
The kitchen is a culinary playground with a leathered marble bar, beverage fridge, and ice maker on standby for impromptu happy hours. Upstairs, a game room and media room keep things lively. A private guest suite with its own garage and kitchenette is ready for VIPs.
