The Woodlands Township Board of Directors election candidates
Residents of The Woodlands will elect their first five representatives to The Woodlands Township Board of Directors May 10....
Voters elect five to Township board
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Plans for sound wall silenced by rising construction costs
High construction costs have defeated Grogan’s Mill residents’ hopes that the Texas Department of Transportation would build a sound wall protecting their homes from freeway noise....
***BREAKING NEWS*** Brother of Jeff Maggert dies in plane crash
The brother of The Woodlands resident and PGA golfer Jeff Maggert died in a plane crash in Colorado Thursday....
Well opposition gains traction
As state officials propose permitting a county wastewater well site, opposition initiatives in The Woodlands include town hall meetings and a protest trip to Austin....
SOAH recommends approval of TexCom contract
State Office of Administrative Hearing judges are proposing to permit a wastewater injection well in the Conroe oil field, but they have a few stipulations....
Tom Tynan column coming to Greater Houston Weekly
Houston Community Newspapers has entered a partnership with one of Houston’s most recognizable home improvement experts....
Publication provides year-around map to fun
Around the country, Houston is known for attractions like NASA’s Johnson Space Center, the museum and theatre districts, and popular spots like the Galleria area....
Alleged copper thief arrested in Shenandoah again
It didn’t take long for Michael Allen Wilburn, who was arrested in Shenandoah April 24 for allegedly attempting to steal copper from the air conditioning unit of a shopping center, to be arrested again....
Shenandoah to have two contested races
For the two Shenandoah City Council races on May 10, voters will select at least one new member....
Women inspired to lead, change community
With a little dose of woman power, the members and supporters of the Women’s Leadership Council are ready to spring into action in Montgomery County....
Lone Star Labradoodles serves special niche
The Fonz gives them the thumbs up....
Boy, 3, drowns in grandparents’ pool
A 3-year-old boy drowned in his grandparents’ backyard pool Sunday morning, according to local police officials....
Lone Star graduates enter the real world
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Blotter
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents recently:...
Dosey Doe serves up Southern comfort
Customers from across Montgomery County have come to a 150-year-old barn from Kentucky to enjoy coffee, fine dining and live music in The Woodlands....
Business Briefs
Finance seminar series...
Tucker, Walters campaign for ORN council seat
OAK RIDGE NORTH — Donald Tucker and Cora Walters are running for the two-year, at-large Position 1 seat on the Oak Ridge North City Council that is being vacated by Nancy Hebert....
Benefit set for Conroe boy with cancer
A year ago, a 4-year-old Conroe boy underwent an 18-hour surgery to remove a cancer wrapped around his intestine, kidneys and heart....
Grant helps audio visual program get off the ground
Lone Star College – Montgomery is home to Texas’ first audio visual degree program....
School gets more expensive
When it comes to building schools, there’s no crystal ball to predict what the economy will do, and the possibility of a recession makes the task even more difficult....
Lone Star Democratic Club sees clean election concept
If you ask Chris Graham and Charlie Mock, campaign financing has gotten way out of control....
Students signatures going into space
About 400 students from The John Cooper School will have their signatures flown into space this fall....
York Junior High presents donated toys to ORN PD
Graham Horrell and Kari Sagmiller, eighth graders at York Junior High, presented the Oak Ridge North police department with stuffed animals they collected for their National Junior Honor Society project....
Mom’s area birthing options abound
Moms-to-be enjoy a variety of options locally for giving birth. Among them are several hospitals offering a number of classes and programs, consultants and high-tech assistance....
Conroe man dies in triathlon
A Conroe resident died while competing in the swimming portion of the 2008 CB&I Triathlon at Northshore Park in The Woodlands Saturday morning....
Shenandoah closes Footprints museum
Shenandoah will be temporarily closing its Footprints of Courage Museum....
Thieves steal $600K in jewels
After robbing and beating their victim, three to four assailants took loose precious jewels valued at around $600,000 and a wallet from a 55-year-old last Monday evening outside a South County hotel, according to officials with there Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office....
Gunman robs two hotels
An armed bandit robbed a Shenandoah hotel last Thursday morning before making his way to another robbery at a Conroe hotel and ending his trek by robbing clerks at a fast-food restaurant in Walker County, according to law enforcement officials....
Lone Star College System renews Carpenter’s contract
Lone Star College System Chancellor Richard Carpenter is staying for at least another three years....
Alden Bridge Conservatory offers quality senior living
The Conservatory Senior Living in Alden Bridge, lives up to its name in the truest sense--guarding or protecting its residents and preserving their independence in a setting that might be a little bit of heaven....
Business Briefs
Meeting and expo...
Help needed to conduct election
We have one more challenge facing us for our election this Saturday and it has to do with having enough election judges and election clerks to conduct the election. With 185 voting locations on Saturday, finding election workers has been an issue and growing concern for us as we have had a number of judges cancel at the last minute due to other commitments. We have chased every lead and contacted every source and are running out of options. We would prefer to find individuals that might have some experience with elections, but at this point it is not required as training is available....
First lady, Jenna Bush visit elementary
Students at Bush Elementary had some surprise visitors May 1....
Township candidates square off in forum
More than 100 prospective voters gathered at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center last Tuesday to hear what candidates for The Woodlands Township board have to say about their experience, goals and ideals....
***BREAKING NEWS***South Montgomery County Robbery (Individual) Update
May 1, 2008...
Well opposition gains traction in South County
As state officials propose permitting a county wastewater well site, opposition initiatives in The Woodlands include town hall meetings and a protest trip to Austin....
The Woodlands yellowing for a day
It took members of the Montgomery County Commissioner’s Court less than 15 seconds to approve turning The Woodlands yellow for a day....
West Nile mosquitos found in area
Mosquitos captured in all villages in The Woodlands tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to a 2007 study....
TWA will submit a grant application for nature trails
The Woodlands Association board will submit a grant application to Texas Parks and Wildlife for $200,000 to create new nature trails in the George Mitchell Nature Preserve....
TWA to clean up ponds by adding fountains
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Five battling for LSCS Position 9
All five candidates running for Lone Star College System Board of Trustees Position 9 are focusing on the upcoming bond referendum they will share the ballot with....
Serving up love, dedication
It’s almost 4 p.m. on Friday, and Shirley Grimes’ bright eyes flicker to the Tamina Community Center’s front door as it squeaks open and about 20 children troop inside....
LSCS growth = $420 million
The Lone Star College System’s proposed $420 million bond referendum would bring a new satellite campus and three new buildings to Montgomery County students and new facilities and improvements to every campus in the system....
Growth leads to $527M bond referendum
A group of children stand packed into a school bus with their faces pressed up against the back window around a sign reading, “No Vacancy. We need your vote.”...
Blotter
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents recently:...
NeWeigh fights obesity using multiple methods
NeWeigh’s newest location in The Woodlands will follow the Houston-based program’s mission to treat the person and not just his or her affliction: obesity....
Business Briefs
Planning session...
American Cancer Society Relay For Life a success
Residents of Montgomery County made a giant step toward a cure for cancer on April 18-19, when they walked throughout the night during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life....
Bureau gives away Explorer Getaway Packages
Three lucky Houstonians have each won an Explorer Getaway Package from The Woodlands Convention and Visitors Bureau....
IAAP-WAC May meeting
Fred Vogt will be the guest speaker at the May meeting of the International Association of Administrative Professional Woodlands Area Chapter (IAAP-WAC) that will be held on Thursday, May 15 at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill, 6700 Woodlands Parkway....
Robinson joins Silverado as community ambassador
Silverado Senior Living recently welcomed Karan Robinson to its Cypresswood location as community ambassador....
St. Luke's names McAfee as ‘Physician of the Year’
Dr. Wayne McAfee has recently been named as “Physician of the Year” by St. Luke’s Community Medical Center (CMC) – The Woodlands....
Woodlands Township candidates tout experience, skills
Early voting began Monday for The Woodlands Township Board of Directors election, in which 14 candidates are vying for five open seats....
Christian school leader faces heat
A leader at a Christian school in Spring is taking heat after an undercover investigation by KTRK-TV Channel 13 caught him allegedly propositioning the mother of a prospective student....
Legends Sports Complex hosts VIP event
An elegant VIP reception recently was hosted by Legends Sports Complex in recognition of the key business and community partners of the new multi-sports facility....
Grimm wins gold in MarCom Awards competition
Liz Grimm, APR, of Liz Grimm Public Relations recently won the Gold award in the MarCom Awards competition which honors excellence in marketing and communications....
Bobek awarded CCIM designation
O.J. Bobek of Keller Williams in The Woodlands, has been awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute. The designation was awarded during the Institute business meetings April 10 in Newport Beach, Calif....
Market Street’s HEB Central Market blooms
Although HEB Central Market in Market Street is known as a grocery destination for most shoppers; something sweet and nostalgic has been blooming from within the retailer’s floral department....
McMillon joins Silverado as family/community ambassador
Tana McMillon recently joined Silverado Senior Living in The Woodlands as family/community ambassador....
Bayside Printing earns Gold Award
Rose Mary Bundscho, owner of Bayside Printing, is pleased to announce that Bayside Printing was presented with the Gold Award by the Printing Industries of the Gulf Coast (PIGC) at the recent 2008 Graphic Excellence Awards Gala. The award was for producing an invitation titled “New Century Celebration.”...
More Friday Night on the Forest
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First Annual Eleusian Banquet
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Physician of the Year
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Signs Now provides Interfaith signs
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Ribbon cutting ceremony
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Family Medicine ribbon cutting ceremony
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Enterprise ribbon cutting ceremony
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Eat Good Express ribbon cutting ceremony
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First Community Bank ribbon cutting ceremony
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VIP reception at Legends
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Doctor goes to class
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Carlin Speech Pathology & Associates Pajama Day
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Bayside Printing receives Gold Award
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Fundraiser benefits Woodlands Preparatory
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Rotary Club of The Woodlands
Rotarians Dan and Martina Widenberg of Karskoga, Sweden exchange club banners with President Andy Cox of the Rotary Club of The Woodlands during a recent meeting.
Village of Alden Bridge Annual Community Spring Festival
Volunteers, from left, Martin Cronin, Matthew Meschuk, Patty Meschuk and Jennifer Lederman take a photo together at the Village of Alden Bridge Annual Community Spring Festival.
Tree donation
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TWDC contributes to YMCAs
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Marriott receives award
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