July 2021 News
From the
Grogan's Mill Village Association
Home Prices Increasing
The median price of homes sold increased in all seven ZIP codes in The Woodlands area tracked from 2020 to 2021 during May. This includes an increase of 97.62% in the 77380 ZIP code, where the median price of homes sold in May increased from $210,000 to $415,000.
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Mosquito Samples Test Positive
for West Nile Virus
The Woodlands Township has been notified that two mosquito samples in The Woodlands have tested positive for West Nile Virus on June 18, 2021. Please read the County's news release for additional information. You can receive updates on mosquito spraying at the Mosquito Abatement website.
Please remember to empty any standing water around your home to reduce mosquito breeding grounds.
Free Vacation Watch While You are Away
Summer is here and many of you will be taking time to travel or get away. Pack a sense of security when you travel by utilizing the Vacation Watch Program offered by Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
While you are out of town the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division will check on your residence. Vacation Watch will be completed by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division. The frequency of these checks will be dependent upon the call loads in the Patrol District in which you reside.
Learn more here: bit.ly/3fJaods
4th of July Celebrations
Celebrate freedom in The Woodlands with great food, live entertainment and family fun at multiple locations around The Woodlands! The event culminates with one of the largest fireworks displays in the Greater Houston area.
Enjoy a variety of activities throughout The Woodlands at the below locations! All sites will feature live music beginning at 6 p.m. with bands playing until the Fireworks Extravaganza at approximately 9:30 p.m. For the comfort and safety of all attendees, oversized beach umbrellas and pop-up tents are not permitted at the Festival.
Town Green Park Festival Location (2099 Lake Robbins Drive)
Town Green Park Freedom Stage - Fidelity Maxx (Funky Dance)
Town Green Park Independence Stage - Leslie Lugo Band (Latin/Variety)
Festival activities include fireworks, strolling entertainment, concessions and live music on two stages.
Waterway Square Festival Location (31 Waterway Square Place)
Nervous Rex Band (Variety)
Festival activities include fireworks, strolling entertainment, concessions and live music.
Fourth of July Parade Awards at 7 p.m.
Northshore Park Festival Location (2505 Lake Woodlands Drive)
Level One Band (Motown/Funk)
Festival activities include fireworks, strolling entertainment, concessions and live music.
Residents should be advised Northshore Park access will be affected on the following dates for the event:
Limited to minimal vehicular traffic July 2 through 3 to begin event preparations and set up.
The park will be closed to the public from 6 to 9 a.m. on July 2 to accommodate further set up.
No vehicular access on July 4 for safety and security, reopening on July 5 with limited vehicular access.
Majority of the docks at Northshore Park will be unavailable June 23 through July 8.
Rob Fleming Park Festival Location (6055 Creekside Forest Drive)
Cold Shot (Variety)
Festival activities include fireworks, strolling entertainers, concessions and live music.
Hughes Landing Festival Location (1900 Hughes Landing Boulevard)
Time Warp (80s, 90s & Today's Hits)
Water Conservation in The Woodlands
The Woodlands residents and leadership have been leaders in enacting strategies to conserve water. The graph shows that, even with a growing number of residents, the use of water has declined.
Residents have reduced water use by becoming informed about correct watering of plants and grasses via the Defined Irrigation Schedule, using the Woodlands Water W.I.S.E. Guys to tune up their sprinkler systems, and planting varieties of foliage that require less water.
The township has reduced water use in parks and public places by about 9 million gallons a year.
All of these efforts by residents of The Woodlands have reduced the need for ground water pumping and will have a positive impact in the fight against subsidence.
Register Your Child for 2021-2022
The parent/legal guardian of a new student in CISD should start the registration process by providing the required information in our new online Family Portal. The school registrar, or the PEIMS clerk, will complete the registration process with the parent/guardian in person at the campus the student will attend.
Items Required for Registration
Proof of Residency (lease agreement or current utility bill (gas, water, or electric in parent/guardian’s name and address)
Birth Certificate of student or other legal proof of identity
Social Security Card of student
Immunization Record
Identification document of parent/guardian enrolling the student
Military ID or foster care paperwork, if applicable
https://www.conroeisd.net/parents/enrollment-information/
Local Team Takes First in State Tournament
The 12U All Star team from the local softball fast-pitch league (SMGSL) took first place in the USA Softball 12U B&C State Championship Tournament that was held June 18-20. The Woodlands Force All Stars 12U team is comprised of 12 girls who have proven their talents and abilities in the spring season. They are under the direction of Manager Coach Edna G. and Coaches- Chris R., Jay D., Chris K., Kristi C. Congratulations to our hometown team!
The Woodlands Farmer's Market
The Woodlands Farmer's Market is the perfect place to pick up fresh produce, fresh foods and a unique gift for Dad or a special person in your life. There is only one more Saturday until Father's Day on June 20!
Vendors are listed every Friday in the weekly TWFM newsletter so you can plan your Saturday shopping. If you are not a subscriber, you can sign up here.
And don't forget to bring your batteries and drink and snack pouches for recycling!
2021 3R Recycling Village Challenge
The 2021 3R Recycling Village Challenge item is lightbulbs! Start saving Incandescent, Compact Fluorescent (CFL) and LED lightbulbs to earn scholarship money for our village.
Other collections at the 3R Recycling Drive-thru:
Services are for residents only. No items from businesses will be accepted.
Please remember these items can only be recycled through special programs such as Terracycle and cannot be put in your curbside recycling cart.
Batteries - Alkaline AA, AAA, C, D, and 9V only
Block Styrofoam - No food containers or cups
Disposable Razors and packaging. See this list for examples.
Eyeglasses, sunglasses and cases.
Lightbulbs – Incandescent, Compact Fluorescent (CFL) and LED only. Must be intact, not broken. No tube lights over 4 feet.
Oral Care Products - Toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes and floss containers.
Snack & Drink Pouches - Any brand that comes with a straw or lid.
Textiles - Used clothing, shoes, linens, fabric scrap in any condition.
Secure Document Shredding – suggested donation 5 cans of food or $5 per box.
Neil Gaynor Nominated
At the June 25 meeting of the Executive Committee of the San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group, Neil Gaynor was nominated to fill the Upper Watershed position. Neil is a member of the GMVA board and President of MUD 6 in Grogan’s Mill. Earlier this year, Neil successfully argued for creation of the Upper Watershed voting position. This position will ensure resident representation regarding flood mitigation in the northern San Jacinto basin. The full board of the planning group meets on July 8 at 9:00 AM to confirm the nomination.
If you want to make public comment in support of Neil’s confirmation, please go to the website link below, and scroll down to Region 6 San Jacinto meeting notice: https://www.twdb.texas.gov/flood/planning/regions/schedule.asp. You will need to register for both the meeting and public comment on Agenda item 9.
News from Your MUD
The comment period for Public Comments on the GMA-14 Desired Future Conditions proposal continues through July 19,2021. It is important for everyone to send in a written comment that states” I want the approved final DFC to include a 1.0 average subsidence metric”. This simple sentence is important to the residents of Grogan’s Mill. Send e-mail to sreiter@lonestargcd.org with “DFC Public Comment” in the subject line.
The SJRA has submitted a FY 2022 Woodlands Division Budget to the MUD’s. It includes a 5% increase in water and sewer rates. Not all MUD’s will pass this increase onto their residents. MUD 36 will.