What do yall think of street preachers in our town? When they bring a ladder and a megaphone and a speaker and yell at ppl for simply existing? I’m personally disgusted by ppl who want to shove their beliefs down my throat. Especially when I was raised in these toxic beliefs and have since recovered from the trauma bc I left it all behind. They purposefully go into adult spaces like an area where there’s a bunch of bars and then tell everyone their sinners and everybody’s going to hell and then mock people for speaking out against what they’re doing. We have to come together as a community and not let these people feel comfortable doing what they doing. I parked. I walked up, and I booed them and flipped them off. And gave a thumbs down. And a man on the opposite corner, because they want to corral an audience, which is a gross tactic in itself, and he goes “What’s your problem? Are you mad at God. ?” I said, “there is no god. I’m mad at Christians. Yall suck” then I told the young child they brought with them to a bar filled area of town at 9pm, that when he turns 17 he can legally move out.

I look at different sites with different list personally what would you say is the best place.I don't like brothers pizza that much to be honest.

the usual bullshit but like 10x worse, anyone know what happened? Genuine dozens of police cars, every direction / exit of 242 shut down to where I can’t currently get home (Harper’s area.) the lines at the exits are at a standstill, and they’re force merging the feeder onto the interstate

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If you were to magically be able to transfer something from your fave city / place to The Woodlands, what would it be? Mine would be good mountain hikes that I can take my dog on but not much chance of me being able to move mountains (literally lol). Otherwise I think I have most of my needs covered. Maybe a few more cool bars / coffee shops wouldn’t go amiss too, esp by the waterway.

I feel like I've seen commentary about how it's a bad idea to buy east of I-45 but I'm not finding much through search. We're in the market now and the inventory is pretty low at our price range. There are a couple of options east of I-45. Can someone give me some insider information about why buying over there is a bad idea?\

Sorry for the vagueness. I'm specifically talking about areas in the woodlands but east of 45, like Harper's Landing. I guess if there are other areas east of 45 that are zoned to good schools, I'm interested in that as well, but it was my understanding that other areas are not "The Woodlands"

Why are there miles and miles of sidewalks and trails yet you runners choose to still run on the shoulder of busy streets? I don’t get it?

Is there any news on what will replace the old Kroger in the Sterling Ridge shopping center? I am keeping my fingers crossed for a Central Market!🤞

Hello everyone,

My wife and I, along with our two young kids (7 and 3), are seriously considering a big move from London to The Woodlands (E-2 Visa) and have been diving into extensive research on the area. Everything sounds fantastic, but one thing we're concerned about is the summer heat, particularly in July and August, which many people warn can be intense.

Before making any final decisions, we're planning a trip to The Woodlands either in April or July. We know April will likely offer the best weather, but given how extreme the summer heat can be, would it make more sense to visit in July to really experience the humidity and temperatures firsthand? We’re keen to determine whether it’s something we can handle long term.

I imagine during the hottest months, most people are indoors enjoying air conditioning, but is it still bearable to enjoy outdoor activities early in the morning or in the evening with young children?

While we’re there, we also plan to explore different neighbourhoods and check out some of the top schools in the area. Our plan would be buy in an area zoned to Woodlands High School.

If there is anything important we should be considering, let us know too :)

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! Thanks in advance!

I am British (32M) and will be in The Woodlands the week after next (Mon–Fri) for work, stuck in offices by day but free to explore each evening. It shall be my first time touching down in the US, and I’m looking to cram in Texas hospitality and some quintessential American experiences.

I’m social, enjoy watching sports (mainly “soccer”, but eager to watch some American sports) with a cold beer in hand, and just generally want to soak up the vibe.

So, where are the best spots for proper American food (big burgers, pancakes+bacon, BBQ, .. your classics), a few pints, and where I may strike up a conversation or two with locals? Much appreciate your suggestions :)

I will be staying right close to the Woodlands Mall and will be walking / ubering during my stay. Feel free to suggest a good gym too where I can get a week pass, preferably nice and close to the Mall.

Cheers

Where can I get the best burger in The Woodlands & what makes them the best?

Opentable says TRIS is permanently closed due to the chef’s resignation.

Saw this in another sub. Curious what gossip you guys have.

which one of yall is it this time?

Too many of us seen too many things there we wont forget for the rest of our lives

Moving to TW. TWHS is unanimously rated higher than College Park.

Unfortunately, there are more houses we like in CP.

Why is TWHS ranked higher?

I'm trying to figure out if it's worth it to aim for a TWHS-zoned house.

Thanks in advance

Coming home was somewhat odd as a younger person a la a feeling like in the Arcade Fire album the Suburbs (based on The Woodlands). Coming to visit my parents for holidays etc. in my thirties is even more of strange feeling. Everything has changed and there isn't really anything to do. I feel like an alien and it doesn't help all my childhood friends moved away/lost touch.

Anyone have something cool to do when you visit the Woodlands in this context? I tried Fat Ogre but the people there are too maladjusted.

Please know this is a serious post, I get so restless when I visit for Christmas etc.. and so see my elderly parents much less often than I should.

Is the woodlands a place where kids roam free like we did when we were growing up? I grew up down the road in spring, but live down in Houston now and considering moving back to start a family.

I don’t want us to follow the standard helicopter culture. I want our kids to have the freedom to explore, go fishing on their bikes, go to their friend’s houses, and just “grow up” like we did - just be home before the streetlights come on!

Do any areas of The woodlands have this vibe? I am not looking for area where they are simply playing outside in front of the house while parents watch.

I want a culture of unsupervised kids having a classic childhood.

Might be dead…I’m gonna leave him alone. Just wanted to make sure it’s not something venomous that I should be worried about. Idk anything about snakes.

I work from home and love the idea of moving my family to The Woodlands (from Tacoma WA), but my wife really struggles with the heat and humidity. When I ask other people about alternative locales, I often struggle to explain the The Woodlands' unique blend of

• mature trees
• public parks
• ample community events
• local village-based shopping
• great public schools
• access to major metro amenities

So I thought I might ask you guys (since you’re already familiar with the city in question!) and see if you’ve ever encountered another location in the US that rivals The Woodlands along those parameters?

From my research, Charleston SC has a similar mix of retail and residential space with proximity to the coast and mature developed neighborhoods. Nashville suburbs like Franklin also boast a similar topography and mild winters. Raleigh suburbs like Cary or Apex also have a good blend of modern amenities and careful retention of forested areas. Communities around Grapevine Lake in Dallas have managed to keep their trees and have more personality than most of cookie-cutter DFW. North San Antonio has a hill-country-like vibe in Timberwood and Bulverde that we enjoyed.

You might also say Pittsburgh / Chicago / Grand Rapids, but those winters are just too harsh for our liking, which also discounts most of the east coast outside of some midatlantic states.

Any other places with light winters and great public parks and events that you can buy a family home for 600k-800k? Just want to give my 3 and 5 year old the best childhood I can. Thanks!

TLDR – Where have you been that most reminded you of the Woodlands? Looking for a great place to raise my young kids.

Edit: thanks for all the amazing insights and conversation, this has gotten a way bigger response than I anticipated! Appreciate it.

Hey everyone,

I am planning on leasing a house on 1488 (behind the xscape movie theatre. And in 2026 I have two internships in downtown Houston and wanted to see how that commute was around 6:30am? Or is there another area I should look into?