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Brian Walzel began his journalism career in 1998 in College Station and has covered a variety of markets and beats. Prior to joining Community Impact Newspaper in July 2011 as market editor for The Woodlands, he worked as an editor and reporter in Lubbock, College Station, Houston and Tomball.
Courtesy The Woodlands Development Company
The 120-acre Liberty Branch is under development and construction on new homes will soon begin, according to the Development Company. more »
Jun 14, 2013 by Brian Walzel in The Woodlands
With projects designated for construction under the 2008 bond project nearing completion, Conroe ISD is setting its sights on the next wave of student growth and the need for additional schools. more »
Jun 13, 2013 by Brian Walzel in The Woodlands
Photo by Connor Hyde
The first signs of construction on segments F1, F2 and G of SH 99, or Grand Parkway, could be visible by the middle of June. The three segments, which represent the northernmost portions of the 184-mile loop, will connect Hwy. 290 with Hwy. 59. more »
Jun 13, 2013 by Brian Walzel in The Woodlands (1 Comments)
All residential and commercial properties within The Woodlands are protected by rules that define what is allowed and what is not. more »
Jun 13, 2013 by Brian Walzel in The Woodlands
Each week at On the Town, we bring you posts on live music, events and recently opened restaurants in the area. Here's what we'll be covering this week: more »
Nov 12, 2012 by Brian Walzel in On the Town
Photo Shawn Arrajj
With football season set to kick off this Sunday, Community Impact brings you ten great sports bars in The Woodlands, Tomball, Magnolia and Northwest Houston area. more »
Sep 7, 2012 by Andrea Bolt | Brian Walzel | John Rigg | Shawn Arrajj in On the Town
Courtesy Clark Austin
Each month at On the Town, we bring you Impact Lists—an unscientific compilation of fun things to do, eat or see in the Northwest Houston, Tomball, Magnolia and The Woodlands areas. more »
Aug 10, 2012 by Brian Walzel | John Rigg | Marie Leonard | Shawn Arrajj in On the Town
Courtesy Houston Restaurant Weeks
The month-long dining event features dozens of restaurants, located mostly in Houston's inner loop and Galleria areas, offering full-course lunch and dinner menu items at discounted prices with proceeds benefiting local food banks. more »
Jul 27, 2012 by Brian Walzel in On the Town
Photo by Brian Walzel
The fact that Perfect Blend Bakery and Cafe in the Woodwind Shopping Center on Sawdust Road is a true family affair is a refreshing change. more »
Apr 11, 2013 by Brian Walzel in The Woodlands
Photo by Carrie Thornton
Ace Chinese Restaurant was an early favorite of Woodlands founder George Mitchell and a reliable constant in the ever-changing local dining scene. more »
Feb 14, 2013 by Brian Walzel in The Woodlands
Photo by Edgar Rodriguez
The best way to ensure success as a restaurateur in Texas seems to be to open either a Mexican food restaurant or a barbecue restaurant. more »
Dec 13, 2012 by Brian Walzel in The Woodlands
Photo by Edgar Rodriguez
There is an old painting above the fire place in the dining room at Aldo’s Cucina Italiana. The painting is likely called “Old Man With Grapes,” because it depicts an old man smelling a bunch of grapes, no doubt destined for a fantastic wine vintage. more »
Sep 13, 2012 by Brian Walzel in The Woodlands
Scenes from the last day of the 2012 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo more »
