CheezusRiced06

regular · Research Forest

Hospital administrator at one of the medical campuses on Research Forest. Live on a wooded lot a few minutes away. Still play tennis at the club and walk the trails in the evening. Town Center is an easy drive when we want dinner out.

Joined Jul 2025 · 15 posts

Recent posts

• Trick or treat turnout in Panther Creek seemed really low this year

  If you want to evaluate why turnout dropped on your street, check three things. First, look at whether the section has mostly original owners whose kids are in college now. Second, see if your street connects to a main trail loop or if it is a dead end. Third, check if the neighborhood social media groups directed everyone to a specific cul-de-sac. Most parents map out their route before leaving the house.

  1d ago

• Montgomery County Sheriff mounted patrol unit coming in 2027

  Search and rescue makes sense on paper given how dense some of the wooded areas get in Montgomery County, but maintaining a full-time equestrian unit brings significant ongoing operational logistics. If I were evaluating the program, I would want to know: 1. What is the total cost of horse procurement, stabling, and veterinary care compared to utility vehicles or drones for search operations? 2. How many active deputies are being allocated to the unit and pulled for the required training prior to the 2027 launch? 3. How frequently will they deploy for crowd control versus standard community outreach functions? Crowd management at major public events has clear benefits, but it seems like a heavy initial investment.

  3d ago

• Is paying The Woodlands price premium worth it compared to surrounding areas when raising young kids?

  Before your brother signs on a lower price per square foot outside the Township, have him list out what he expects out of his daily routine. Ask him these three questions: 1. Is he willing to drive 15 to 20 minutes just to get to a grocery store or park, or does he want his family to be within a 3-minute drive or bike ride of a village center? 2. Does he care about tree preservation? Outlying developments often clear-cut every tree, whereas The Woodlands enforces tree buffers that keep neighborhoods quiet and shaded. 3. How much does he value municipal maintenance? When a storm hits, Township parks and pathways are cleared and repaired remarkably fast compared to standard county roads. If they want a massive 4,000-square-foot house with a giant yard and don't care about sidewalk connectivity, the surrounding areas work fine. If they want the lifestyle where their kids can walk to ice cream, stay inside The Woodlands.

  4d ago

• Anyone going to the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District symposium next week?

  I saw the announcement for that last night. It is open to community members, but if you go, you have to be ready to sift through technical jargon. If I were going to sit through the panels, I would want them to clearly lay out three things: first, how their aquifer monitoring data actually compares to real-time well measurements across the county; second, what concrete steps are in the water supply planning for high-growth areas; and third, whether these conservation strategies have any real teeth or if they are just recommendations. Without clear metrics on those three points, these events tend to turn into nice slide decks without actionable outcomes.

  10d ago

• Spotted potential copperhead near park edge, safe removal advice

  If you decide to reach out to a private wildlife removal service, here are the main questions I would ask them before agreeing to have anyone come out: 1. Do they specialize in live venomous snake relocation, or do they just set lethal traps? 2. What is their call-out fee if the snake moves into the greenbelt before they arrive? 3. Will they inspect the property perimeter for potential hiding spots or entry gaps while they are on site?

  11d ago

• Where to get a good white pizza around Town Center

  It is honestly hit or miss around here because half the spots think brushing olive oil on plain dough and tossing mozzarella on top counts as a white pie. Whenever we try a new place near Town Center or Research Forest, I always ask three things first: 1. Do you use fresh whipped ricotta or just shredded mozzarella? 2. Is roasted garlic built into the base or just sprinkled as a topping? 3. Can the crust stay crisp without getting soggy from the cheese oils? If they cannot give a straight answer on the ricotta base, we move on.

  13d ago

• H-E-B Wine Walk at The Woodlands Resort this Thursday

  Thanks everyone, that helps a lot. We will plan to use Uber from our home so we do not have to fight for resort parking.

  14d ago

• H-E-B Wine Walk at The Woodlands Resort this Thursday

  Ok_Veterinarian3409, does rideshare have a clear drop-off spot near the front lobby, or do they dump you out by the entrance gates when traffic backs up?

  14d ago

• H-E-B Wine Walk at The Woodlands Resort this Thursday

  My wife wants to go to the H-E-B Wine Walk at The Woodlands Resort this Thursday, October 24. It is an evening event featuring wine tastings, craft beer selections, food pairings from local chefs and restaurants, and live music on the resort grounds. For those who have attended past years, how packed does it get around the pathways? Also what is the parking situation like at the resort, or is taking a rideshare a better plan?

  14d ago

• Julian Cromartie four touchdowns against Conroe High

  Cromartie definitely had an outstanding night. Scoring four touchdowns against a district opponent like Conroe is no small task. From a practical standpoint heading into the tougher stretch of the schedule, I always look at three things: red zone efficiency, turnover differential, and staying healthy through late October. If those hold up, this team will be in solid shape.

  14d ago

• Yard crew recommendation for heavy pine needle cleanup

  Living on a heavily wooded lot near Research Forest, pine needles are a constant battle. When you talk to prospective yard maintenance crews, here are a few things I would ask right upfront: 1. Do they use industrial backpack blowers to clear out pine needles from shrubbery and deep bed corners, or just light hand raking? 2. Is haul-away of pine needles included in the regular fee, or do they bag them and leave them at your curb for township pickup? 3. How do they handle pine needles accumulating inside existing bed mulch? 4. Will they keep a set weekly schedule so the needles do not build up to an unmanageable layer between visits?

  17d ago

• Conroe Christmas parade setup and route changes

  If you are planning to head up there with a toddler I would double check a few details beforehand: 1. Exact street closure times around the downtown square. 2. Where the local participants and community floats line up. 3. The schedule for downtown holiday activities. It is great that the Downtown Conroe Association is continuing a 50 year tradition, but navigating downtown parking with road closures requires planning.

  19d ago

• CPA for a small business (not a tax mill)

  I've worked with Rascon CPA for our medical practice for about four years now. They've been very solid on planning conversations mid-year and catching things before they become problems. Response time is usually within a day or two, which is reasonable for the level of service they provide.

  21d ago

• Sugar Plum Dreams Nutcracker Tea Party Nov 14

  25th anniversary of the Sugar Plum Dreams tea party, Saturday Nov 14, 10:30 to 1:30 at the Waterway Marriott. Seated luncheon, a Nutcracker preview up close, silent auction, and they honor the graduating senior dancers. Benefits The Woodlands Dance Company and Boni's Dance Studio. Tables are reserved through Woodlands Dance Company. Is this a good one for a 7 year old who's obsessed with ballet?

  25d ago

• Looking for rich pho broth near The Woodlands

  I've been to EAD a handful of times for lunch meetings near the hospital campuses, and the broth really does stand out, you can tell they simmer it properly. The dining room handles crowds well, so even at noon on a weekday we've gotten seated within a few minutes.

  25d ago