The deal reached between the city of Houston and The Woodlands to prevent annexation is generating plenty of buzz. For what it’s worth (very little, I know), I think it’s the best deal The Woodlands could have reached under the circumstances. Does it seem like extortion? Sure, but the alternative is to end up like Kingwood, and residents of The Woodlands are undoubtedly eager to avoid that.
Today’s Chronicle story by Matt Stiles, Ren
