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Babin’s Seafood HouseAvailable: Dine-in, Take-outLocation: 19529 I-45, ShenandoahIn addition to its standard menu, Babin’s will be offering a Thanksgiving meal with options of turkey or ham and five classic Thanksgiving sides. Romano’s Macaroni GrillAvailable: Dine-in, Take-outLocation: 1155 Lake Woodlands Drive, SpringOn Thanksgiving Day Romano’s will offer a three-course meal of Thanksgiving staples in addition to its standard menu. Patrons can choose as many or few of the 26 different menu options as they like, or all of them. Morton’sAvailable: Dine-in, Take-outLocation: 25 Waterway Ave, The WoodlandsMorton’s is offering an upscale Thanksgiving feast in their restaurant from 12:00PM to 8:00PM, while availability lasts. The take-out family pack offers the same options as the dine-in meal and must be ordered by Tuesday, November 23.

Two men were arrested after stealing several possessions and leading deputies on a chase, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

Two women are in custody after authorities said they stole a French bulldog from a pet store in Shenandoah.

Two women are facing felony charges in Texas after allegedly attempting to steal a puppy worth over $11,000.

SHENANDOAH, Texas – Memorial Hermann and Conroe ISD are working together to vaccinate nearly 7,000 people in Montgomery County. Their daughter, who lives with them, just had a baby, so Danny and Donna Driscoll wanted the vaccine in a hurry. Memorial Hermann teamed with Conroe ISD to administer about 7,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Woodforest Bank Stadium Friday and Saturday. That’s an honor for us to do that through this vaccine clinic,” said Conroe ISD Superintendent Dr. Curtis Null. Dr. Null said they plan to do the second doses of the vaccine at the same site in three weeks.

SHENANDOAH A couple in Shenandoah was forced to evacuate their home after a lightning strike sparked a fire in the homes attic. The flames were reported at about 5:45 p.m. Sunday on Etonshire Court near South Emory Beach. Of course with the weather conditions the smoke was really, really low. Visibility just in the area around the house was really bad, said Battalion Chief Mitch Hubbard with the Woodlands Fire Department. No one was injured and the couple said they would stay with family for the night.

Sources: The Woodlands Township, city of Shenandoah, Entergy/Community Impact NewspaperEntergy has projects underway to improve electricity delivery to The Woodlands and Shenandoah area. Shenandoah City Council also budgeted $160,000 to replace overhead lines in the city. Source: Entergy/Community Impact NewspaperElectricity is supplied either by overhead utility lines, which primarily supplies Shenandoah, or by underground utilities, which are scattered throughout The Woodlands. The Woodlands has experienced nine major outages, with more than 17,000 total customers affected since July, according to Entergy. Keeping the lights onDuring a presentation to Shenandoah City Council in July, Entergy Engineering Supervisor Troy DeBeaumont said power outages in Montgomery County were up 49% compared to 2018.

TxDOT is preparing to tackle traffic issues along I-45 between the Woodlands to Conroe and is looking for your ideas.The study is focused on the I-45 corridor from North Beltway-8 to Loop 336 South affecting communities such as Oak Ridge North, Shenandoah, Conroe, and The Woodlands Township. So far, TxDOT says drivers have asked for improved frontage roads, interchanges, and east-west corridors, along with enhanced public transit.There are two ways to offer your feedback -- online and in-person.There are three meetings happening soon.Harvest Time Church17770 Imperial Valley DriveHouston, TX 7706010 a.m. - noonSpring High School19428 I-45 NorthSpring, TX 773735:30 p.m - 7 p.m.Oak Ridge High School 9th grade27310 Oak Ridge School RoadConroe, TX 773855:30 p.m - 7 p.m.You can also fill out an online survey and provide your feedback to TxDOT here

TxDOT is preparing to tackle traffic issues along I-45 between the Woodlands to Conroe and is looking for your ideas.The study is focused on the I-45 corridor from North Beltway-8 to Loop 336 South affecting communities such as Oak Ridge North, Shenandoah, Conroe, and The Woodlands Township. So far, TxDOT says drivers have asked for improved frontage roads, interchanges, and east-west corridors, along with enhanced public transit.There are two ways to offer your feedback -- online and in-person.There are three meetings happening soon.Harvest Time Church17770 Imperial Valley DriveHouston, TX 7706010 a.m. - noonSpring High School19428 I-45 NorthSpring, TX 773735:30 p.m - 7 p.m.Oak Ridge High School 9th grade27310 Oak Ridge School RoadConroe, TX 773855:30 p.m - 7 p.m.You can also fill out an online survey and provide your feedback to TxDOT here

Shenandoah residents voiced their thoughts and concerns regarding a proposed park at the north end of Holly Hill Drive during an Oct. 2 town hall meeting. Shenandoah Public Works Director Joseph Peart presented the stages and options available for the park, which 166 of 227 respondents to a survey conducted earlier this year said they were in favor of establishing. The total estimated cost of the park, depending on options, will range from $159,915-$521,409. A majority of respondents to the initial survey said they wished to keep the price range below $100,000. This site is going to need some drainage and grading work to be a usable park, Peart said.

Upscale salon Martinis and Manicures is preparing to open its second location at 8888 Metropark Drive, Shenandoah on Nov. 1. Owner Chrissy Wolfson said the salon offers a full service bar along with its nail services. Guests 21 and up will receive two alcoholic beverages, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available upon request. The salon offers manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails and waxing services. www.martinisandmanis.com.

It's been about a decade since members of the Shenandoah Street Hockey League have gotten together to play, but they got the gang back together on Saturday. (WNEP via CNN)SHENANDOAH, Pennsylvania (WNEP) - It's been about a decade since members of the Shenandoah Street Hockey League have gotten together to play, but they got the gang back together on Saturday. But they're not just here to play hockey. Watching and playing street hockey has been a part of growing up in Shenandoah for many of the players here. "You've got guys like myself, 57 years old, some guys who might be a little older, and we're still playing street hockey," Mark Pronio of Shenandoah remarked.

Although hotel tax revenue in The Woodlands is up 1% midway through the year, growth is slower than projected, township officials said. Hotel tax revenue helps to fund tourism and marketing efforts, including local events, according to the state comptrollers office. For the first four months of the year, hotel tax revenue was down, although the 2019 budget estimated $9.69 million on hotel tax revenue this year. We were looking for an increase in hotel tax revenue. That in itself could attract tons of hotel tax for the residents.Entertainment is also a draw for the area.

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, located at 9250 Pinecroft Drive, Shenandoah, opened a dedicated neurosciences comprehensive patient care unit July 15. The unit will house its existing 24/7 coverage of complex neurological care in a centralized setting. The unit also houses Montgomery Countys first epilepsy monitoring unit, according to a press release. We have steadily added neurological care capabilities for the better part of the last decade, bringing much-needed services closer to people living in the area, Josh Urban, senior vice president and CEO of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands, said. 713-897-2300. www.memorialhermann.org.

Green Bank, located at 1455 Research Forest Drive, Shenandoah, changed its name to Veritex Community Bank on June 24. According to a representative of the bank, the conversion took place following a merger between Green Bank and Veritex Community Bank in January. 713-275-8270. www.veritexbank.com.

Dentistry chain Mint Dentistry is anticipating an Aug. 9 opening at its newest location at 19073 I-45, Ste. 185, Shenandoah. Mint Dentistry offers a variety of services and features in its location, including massage treatment chairs during an appointment and cosmetic, restorative, general and sedation dentistry. Walk-ins will be accepted at the Shenandoah branch, but appointments are preferred. 713-692-6468. www.woodlands.mintdentistry.com.

Construction is underway for a Dave & Busters entertainment venue, according to Sam Moon Group, the company developing Metropark Square on I-45 North in Shenandoah where the facility is located. Dave & Busters is slated for a grand opening in December and will be among the retailers that have signed a minimum 10-year lease, company officials said.

Shenandoah City Council members detailed requests they would like to see in the budget this year during a June 26 meeting. The requests were held prior to a budget workshop that is scheduled for August and noted to be preliminary. Council Member Ted Fletcher put in a request for a Shenandoah fun card, which he said will be used to improve the quality of life in Shenandoah. The card would be used in a way to expand on the idea established with free trash services to city residents. Council Member Ron Raymaker requested a recycling program for the city be added as a recurring operation budget item.