Ultimate Woodlands News

1. Sheriff targeting drunken drivers -

   The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office will be out in force for Spring Break looking for drunken drivers.

   The sheriff will have target patrol out on Montgomery County streets from March 12 through March 21. Through grant funds from the state, the deputies will specifically target intoxicated drivers.

   “The problem of drunk driving will not solve itself and the deadly consequences of driving during are obvious,” said Lt. Dan Norris of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. “Each person can and should do something about drunk driving.”

2. Woodlands sets spring, summer events -

   With warmer weather finally returning to Texas, The Woodlands has a lineup of hot events planned for the spring and summer.

   This season’s offerings in the community include music, movies, arts, fireworks, parades and festivals for the whole family to enjoy.

   “As always, we have an amazing lineup of fun things to do, see and participate in,” said Nelda Luce Blair, chairwoman of the township and The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Not only does it bring in visitors, but it is something the residents get to enjoy too.”

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3. Theater troupe director leads with love -

   Crighton Players director Grace Thompson, center, assistant director and her daughter, Renee, and granddaughter, Taylor, go over a scene during a rehearsal for the Our Town production. Thompson has been directing and acting for Crighton Players performances since 1971. Photo by David HopperAs a director for Crighton Players at the Owen Theatre in Conroe, Grace Thompson works hard to get the best performance possible out of her actors.

   She doesn't yell, stomp her feet and make demands.

   She loves.
4. Your nose knows that allergies are kicking in -

   Feeling stuffed up, sniffly or sneezy?

   Better learn to deal with it, experts say. Now that winter is nearly behind us, we've reached that time of year that aroused male trees begin to shed their pollen in hopes of birthing more trees.

   Read more here

5. Daily update: Woodlands retail forecast strong -

   The Woodlands is among the few areas of Greater Houston that remain relatively strong for retail in 2010, according to an annual retail forecast by a Houston-based commercial real estate brokerage, development and property management firm. Read more here

   The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office will be out in force during Spring Break looking for drunken drivers. Read more here