THE WOODLANDS, TX - Good news for The Woodlands residents. After the Township's meeting this past Wednesday, an Economic Development Agreement was approved, which will grant $2.3 million plus interest, which will be funded with sales tax receipts created by the business, to the Costco Wholesale Corporation to build the first Costco in The Woodlands.

Costco will fund the land purchase, site development and construction costs. This new Costco in The Woodlands will be located on the northeast corner of I-45N and SH 242; across the freeway from WalMart. This $30 million project will span approximately 150,000 square feet, providing both retail sales and warehouse space.

Costco's pastries, cookies, and breads, are baked in-store, not shipped in. Their…

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THE WOODLANDS, TX - Richard Kessio and Mary Akor aren't used to running in cold, windy conditions, but that didn't hold them back on Saturday, as they were the first man and woman, respectively, to cross the finish line at The Woodlands Marathon.

Kessio, a native Kenyan who lives and trains in Toledo, Ohio, was the first overall competitor to finish the race, as he checked in with a time of 2:26:28. Akor was the first female athlete to finish with a time of 2:41:16.

Akor, a native Nigerian who lives in La Habra, Calif., said she was happy to be in Texas for the event and that her goal all along was just to take home a victory.

Akor said that while she enjoyed the course, the weather elements and the running surface made it a bit challenging for…

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THE WOODLANDS, TX - The popular concert series Live at Night in The Woodlands continues in April at Waterway Square where families can gather for great-sounding live outdoor music every Saturday through April 26, 2014 from 6 p.m. tp 8 p.m.

All ages are welcome at this free, family-friendly event which showcases the talents of local artists performing everyone's favorite jazz, acoustic, classic rock and pop music sounds. Picnics, lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are welcome.

The spring edition of Live at Night continues in April with the acoustic and folk rock sounds of Girl Friday on April 5. The April 12 edition of Live at Night, Drum Jam presented by Because Art Matters and The Woodlands Waterway Arts Council, will feature interactive drum circle…

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THE WOODLANDS, TX - The South Montgomery County YMCA announces a brand new spring event to its special event lineup: YMCA Dancing for Partners with The Woodlands Stars "Presented by Talisman Energy"". The first annual event, a spin off of the popular television reality show Dancing with the Stars, is scheduled for April 11, 6pm, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott.

Affinity Ballroom of The Woodlands has partnered with the YMCA to provide the dance lessons, choreography, and the dance partners for all the community stars. Celebrity emcee for the evening will be Dana Tyson with Sunny 99.1.

Dancing for Partners is a charity event benefiting the annual YMCA Partners Campaign. Dollars raised for YMCA Partners, underwrite YMCA programs like child care,…

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