Happy weekend, The Woodlands! In today’s happening-today edition: Wine & Food Week, Cody the Pet of the Month, and Paint Your Pet Workshop + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Helping Pets Find Homes: Hello Woodlands and Operation Pets Alive spotlight Cody as Pet of the Month, a local pet available for foster or adoption as Montgomery County works toward a No-Kill community -- meet Cody the Pet of Month.
Event nights and specials: Lankford's The Woodlands kicked off FIFA World Cup watch parties with limited-time cocktails. Catch live match viewings with food and drinks, hosted by the World Association of Food and Charity -- get all the details.
Global flavors and talent: Wine & Food Week will return to The Woodlands June 3–7 with the Going Places theme, hundreds of wines, chefs, and a $5,000 Chef of Chefs Award on the line -- see Wine Week highlights.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.* Highlights this week: |
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Hill Country cravings, solved: Craving Texas-Southern comfort, The Republic Grille serves up hearty Texas and Southern flavors, a large patio, and a full bar to keep things easy. Make it your easy win this week for a neighborhood dinner, a laid-back date, or catching up with friends where the vibe is classic The Woodlands comfort.
Treasure hunt with purpose: Clear some closet space then swing by Unique Resale for the kind of serendipitous finds that make you brag to friends. Shopping here fuels Community Assistance Center’s work for Montgomery County neighbors, so your new-to-you home goods, baby gear, and wardrobe upgrades come with feel-good points.
Straighten up, Woodlands: Neck cranky, low back plotting revenge? Woodlands Family Chiropractic keeps it local with personalized adjustments, massage, and functional training, plus prenatal and pediatric care and sports recovery for your golf and pickleball habits. A quick reset so the rest of your week feels... less creaky.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
Weed season is winning the yard war: By mid-May the weeds have a head start, and the bag of weed-and-feed from the garage isn't catching them up. TruGreen's specialists diagnose the lawn on the first visit and tailor the treatments — pre-emergent timing where it still works, post-emergent for what's already up, plus the fertilization and soil work that crowds new growth out. First application is 50% off, and the guarantee means a free revisit if something's not right. *See your plan in 2 minutes →
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎗 10th Annual 5K All Cancer Run Walk @ Rob Fleming Park | Saturday (5/30) at 8:00 AM – Ten years in, this 5K run walk still gets the whole town moving for an all-cancer cause, strollers, squeaky knees, and all. Round up a crew of 15 or more to enter the $500 draw, then justify extra pancakes with zero guilt.
🎨 Paint Your Pet Workshop @ Ardest Gallery (Spring) | Saturday (5/30) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats immortalizing your furry tyrant in acrylics. Jeff Lung pre-sketches your pet on an 8x10 canvas, then you bring it to life with acrylic paint pens, color tips, and Jeff's easy guidance. Supplies included, no experience needed, all ages welcome, $65, register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987458996359?aff=oddtdtcreator
👨 Saturday Cooking Classes @ BBQ Grill People (Magnolia) | Saturday (5/30) at 11:00 AM – Give your grill some manners with Saturday classes at BBQ Grill People on FM 1488, led by Chef Mike Allen, who’s cooked for Red Lobster, Joe’s Crab Shack, and Smokey Bones. Learn BBQ and outdoor cooking, family-friendly, just $10, and finally outshine your neighbor’s brisket.
🌊 Waterway Nights - Summer Series @ Waterway Square (Spring) | Saturday (5/30) at 7:00 PM – Summer Saturdays call for lawn chairs, a cooler, and live music at Waterway Square. The series brings a Shakira tribute, throwback hits, steelpan, and assorted crowd-pleasers, which is suburban for something for everyone. No glass, yes to picnics, and you are home before the news.
🩸 Blood Drive @ First Baptist Church of Conroe | Sunday (5/31) at 8:00 AM – Roll up your sleeve and swing by the Blood Mobile to do the easiest good deed on earth. One quick donation can help up to three neighbors, including folks in surgery, emergencies, and cancer care. Schedule a spot, feel heroic, skip the cape.
✂ Junk Journal Shenanigans @ Create 365 (Spring) | Sunday (5/31) at 11:00 AM – That drawer of pretty scraps finally gets its moment at Junk Journal Shenanigans, a free craft hang where you can bring your journal or start one. Level up with the $15 Embellishment Bar, think ribbons, buttons, and baubles. Stay, make a mess, leave pleased.
🎾 Pickleball Fundraiser @ Gleannloch Sports Complex (Spring) | Sunday (5/31) at 2:00 PM – Grab your paddle and put that backyard dink to use at Valley Rise Church’s pickleball tournament, raising funds for the Students mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Expect volleys, neighborly trash talk, guilt-free bragging rights, and plenty of cheering from friends, family, and teammates. Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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06 — The The Woodlands report Weather forecastToday — High: 93°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 1%
Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 1%
Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. This house is wildThis Carlton Woods Creekside custom by Novi Home Builders pairs Mediterranean charm with lake and pond views, just steps from the Tom Fazio Championship Golf Course and Clubhouse. A stone exterior, tile roof, and iron doors set the tone, while travertine floors, a remodeled kitchen, updated primary suite, game room, theater, and generator keep life polished and practical.
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