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Grand Parkway plans, new apartments in Shenandoah, a new Conroe hospital and the best of the Pavilion.

What’s coming

Spring & The Woodlands

Proposed

TxDOT proposes a $209 million Grand Parkway widening

The plan covers 6.73 miles of SH 99 between Springwoods Village Parkway and Townsen Boulevard, adding a third lane each way and new direct connectors between I-45 and the Grand Parkway. It would be paid for with toll revenue. Construction would begin in late 2027 and take about five years.

Source: Community Impact, Sept. 25, 2026

Shenandoah

Under construction

307 apartments rising at Residences at Metropark

Sam Moon Group is building a 307-unit complex at 8888 Metropark Drive, just south of The Woodlands, with Greystar managing. Opening is expected in late 2027.

Source: Community Impact, Sept. 4, 2026

Conroe

Under construction

Encompass Health rehab hospital coming to Conroe

A 50-bed, 52,500-square-foot inpatient rehabilitation hospital is under way at 869 City Central Avenue, with opening set for Nov. 22, 2027.

Source: Community Impact, Sept. 22, 2026

This weekend nearby

  • Fri, Oct. 16

    Halloween Bash

    6:30 to 9 p.m. · Rob Fleming Park Recreation Center, 6464 Creekside Forest Dr., The Woodlands

    $25 residents, $30 non-residents

  • Saturdays, Oct. 17 and Oct. 24

    The Woodlands Farmers Market

    9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine · Grogan's Mill Shopping Center, 7 Switchbud Pl., The Woodlands

    No admission fee listed

  • Fri, Oct. 23

    Houston Symphony: Hocus Pocus Pops

    7:30 p.m. (tentative) · Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands

    Free, no tickets needed

  • Oct. 16, 17 and 25

    More at the Pavilion

    Showtimes tentative · Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands

    Ticketed

    Fri, Oct. 16: beabadoobee. Sat, Oct. 17: Staind with Seether, Hoobastank and Hinder. Sun, Oct. 25: Three Days Grace with I Prevail.

New places to eat

  1. Casa Nueva Mexican Grill and Bar

    8921 Louetta Rd., Spring

    Mexican kitchen with a full bar.

    Open Opened Sept. 16

Home of the Week

$949,000

15 Crestone Pl, The Woodlands, TX 77381

4 bd · 3 ba · 3,996 sq ft

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