5 The Woodlands Twitter Pages You Need to Follow

THE WOODLANDS, TX - There are 28,000 acres of personality and activity in The Woodlands, which means there's always something happening in The Woodlands that isn't happening anywhere else. The question is: How will residents stay informed? The Woodlands Patch shares a list of five Twitter accounts for readers to stay connected to The Woodlands community.

• Visit The Woodlands: Visit The Woodlands offers tips and tricks on planning for a The Woodlands getaway, with details on shopping, dining, concerts under the stars, nightlife, golf, nature trails and more. Its visitors guide lists attractions, accommodations, events, places to find choice menus throughout the city and a map of the area.

• The Woodlands Township: Pursuits of equality, social justice, environmental resources and fiscal policy begin at the local government level. The Woodlands Township Twitter account serves as a resource for all of the aforementioned, whether one is a resident or the proprietor of an area business, supplying announcements on everything from voter information to town hall meetings, job openings to flea markets, Master Plans to sports games.

• The Woodlands Area EDP: Established in 1997, The Woodlands Area EDP is a non-profit organization that maintains a mission to promote job growth and economic vitality in The Woodlands area. It succeeds in this through its assistance with the growth or relocation of existing, local companies. Its main website offers details surrounding tax abatement, demographics, labor market statistics, traffic counts and incentives.

• The Woodlands Transit: The Woodlands Transportation Department strive toward comfortable, convenient and economical options for its residents' commutes, which includes trolleys that provide service along an approximate 3.2-mile route every day of the week. Patch readers who follow the department's Twitter feed are offered regularly updated information on road and lane closures, transit projects, ADA paratransit services, emergency resources and other material.

• Montgomery County United Way: Serving The Woodlands, Conroe and Willis, United Way of Montgomery County seeks to improve residents' lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. United Way boasts efforts aimed toward academic success, health and wellness, financial independence and disaster response, with programs including Families Reading Every Day, the Young Mother's Childcare Scholarship, Healthy Me, volunteer income tax assistance, emergency food and shelter and other opportunities.

Another account you should be following? The Woodlands Patch, to be sure. Follow The Woodlands Patch and get breaking news alerts, and take advantage of Patch's free calendar feature.

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