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Local Charities Recognized with Donations from Woodforest Charitable Foundation
Demonstrating its mission of enriching lives through the act of giving, Woodforest Charitable Foundation distributed a total of $245,000 in donations to 27 charities it currently supports during a Charity Partnership Luncheon held April 12 at Amerigo Full Story
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Student Art Scholarship Winners Honored at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival
The 7th annual Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, held April 14 and 15 in The Woodlands Town Center, again sponsored the Student Art Scholarship competition for students in grades 11 and 12. Full Story
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R Salon Ad in Interfaith Directory Wins Award
For many years, the Interfaith of The Woodlands Directory has been recognized and presented Gold Books awards from the Association of Directory Publishers at the Annual Convention and Partners Trade Show. Full Story
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Cherry Creek Mortgage expands offices/staff
Recently voted the number one Best Mortgage Company in The Woodlands for the second year in a row, Cherry Creek Mortgage Company officially announces their newest Market Street branch location. The firm has expanded and moved into space at the North Full Story
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National Charity League Hosts Benefit for Operation Homefront
National Charity League (NCL), a mother daughter volunteer group serving communities together, held a bi-district (Districts 1 and 10 – a total of 32 chapters including four in The Woodlands area) philanthropy event to benefit Operation Homefront. Full Story
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Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel &Convention Center Receives Three Major Awards for Events Management and Market Strategy
Marriott International is honoring two executives from The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center near Houston with national recognition awards for their outstanding achievements in event management and market strategy. Full Story
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LearningRx offers free continuing education courses to teachers
Teachers in The Woodlands now have an option to obtain their required continuing education credits (CEUs) in the comfort of their own home at no cost. Full Story
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LEGO® Store to open at The Woodlands Mall
The LEGO® Group, one of the world’s best-known toy manufacturers, is thrilled to announce that a new LEGO® Store will be introduced at The Woodlands Mall in Woodlands, TX in the spring of 2012. Full Story
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Landry’s Now Offering Spring Time Dinner Cruises On The Woodlands Waterway
Step aboard The Woodlands Waterway Cruisers for a unique dining experience with the Landry’s Evenings on Board Spring Dinner Cruise Series, Saturdays through May 19, 2012 starting at 6 p.m.
Indulge in an extravagant four-course meal as the sun sets Full Story
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Five Community Groups Provided Emergency Response Support at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival
The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival welcomed the support of five new community groups to this year’s event on April 14-15, including The Woodlands Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Full Story
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The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival Welcomed 15,000 Patrons and 206 Fine Artists
For the 7th consecutive year, The Woodlands Town Center became a mecca for art lovers at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival April 14 and 15. More than 15,000 people attended the festival, and 206 fine artists participated in the juried art show tha Full Story
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Bates Supports Women's Center
Debbie Bates, Broker Associate with RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring, recently attended The Montgomery County Women's Center annual WineFest fundraiser. Full Story
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Ridership On Waterway Cruisers Up 64 Percent Through First Quarter Of 2012
Ridership on the newly restored Waterway Cruisers is up 64 percent from last year, according to The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau. Full Story
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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse underwrites VIP reception for “Giving Goes Glam” Fashion Show fundraiser
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in The Woodlands continued to show their support for the community when they underwrote and hosted the VIP reception for the recent “Giving Goes Glam” Fashion Show which benefited Interfaith of The Woodlands and Full Story
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Just for Divers Celebrates 21st Anniversary as Customer-Oriented, Full Service Dive Shop
Owner Denis Boulanger and Just for Divers is celebrating their 21st anniversary in The Woodlands/Spring area. Located at 158 Spring Pines Drive in Spring, Just for Divers is a full service dive shop, offering scuba instruction to small classes with Full Story
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Radiance, Kirby's offers "Pamper with Pink" Breast Cancer Promotion
Radiance Advanced Skin & Body Care is supporting The Breast Cancer Charities of America by partnering with Kirby's Prime Steakhouse offering a "Pamper with Pink" gift card opportunity. Full Story
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Chaney celebrates Under the Big Top event
Recently Kerri Chaney, publisher of Kidnnected Magazine, hosted "Under the Big Top" family fair featuring Daycares, Camps and Preschools providing one-stop shopping for parents seeking information about upcoming summer programs. Full Story
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The Woodlands Car Club presents Woodforest Charitable Foundation with two $3,500 donations for Children’s Safe Harbor and The Women’s Center
The Woodlands Car Club recently presented Woodforest Charitable Foundation with two $3,500 donations, which the Foundation then donated to Children’s Safe Harbor and The Montgomery County Women’s Center. Full Story
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Woodforest Charitable Foundation supports Youth-Reach Houston with a $1,000 donation
Providing a fresh chance for troubled kids, Youth Reach Houston operates a series of Christian foster group homes in Northeast Houston designed to remold the values and turnaround the lives of at-risk youth ages 12 to 21. Full Story
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Market Street Home To First Electric Vehicle Charging Stations In The Woodlands
Two new electric vehicle charging stations, the first in The Woodlands, have been installed on the first floor of the Market Street parking garage. Full Story
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Black Walnut Cafe Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of Success
Making its debut in The Woodlands in 2002 as a contemporary American, fast casual concept, Black Walnut Café has experienced tremendous success as a popular eatery. Full Story
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The Club at Carlton Woods Named “Best Overall Country Club” in Houston area by Avid Golfer Magazine
The Club at Carlton Woods, home to a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course and a Tom Fazio Championship golf course, has been named “Best Overall Country Club” in the Houston area by Avid Golfer magazine in its April/May 2012 issue. Full Story
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Jazzy Junque Raised Over $80,000 For New Danville
The deals and steals were abundant at this year’s “Jazzy Junque & Other Great Stuff” trash-to-treasure sale which benefited New Danville to the tune of over a whopping $80,000. Full Story
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The Woodlands Development Company Donates $11,500 to Texas Sentinels Foundation from “Holiday Countdown” Program
The Woodlands Development Company (TWDC) recently donated $11,500 to the Texas Sentinels Foundation as a result of the successful “Holiday Countdown” program where 115 new home buyers took advantage of the incentive, according to Susan Vreeland-Wendt Full Story
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New Extension of Kuykendahl Road Opens in The Woodlands’ Village of Creekside Park
The new extension of Kuykendahl Road officially opened on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The extension was developed in partnership with The Woodlands Development Company (TWDC) Harris County Precinct 4 and The Woodlands Road Full Story
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The Woodlands’ New TV Commerical Speaks To All Generations
The Woodlands recently produced a new TV commercial that spans the history of a couple from childhood through middle age, and highlights the broad appeal of the community, according to Susan Vreeland-Wendt, Director of Marketing. Full Story
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The Woodlands LearningRx and The Woodlands Children’s Museum Celebrate Einstein’s Birthday
The Woodlands LearningRx joined forces with The Woodlands Children’s Museum on March 14 to celebrate one of the world’s greatest minds, physicist Albert Einstein. Full Story
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Young Texas Artists Music Competition winners announced at concert following successful fundraiser
Following a sell-out gala on the same evening, the 28th Annual Young Texas Artists Music Competition filled the Crighton Theatre on Saturday, March 10 with fans and patrons who came to see eight talented finalists perform at the Entergy Finalists’ Co Full Story
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Black Walnut Cafe Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of Success
Making its debut in The Woodlands in 2002 as a contemporary American, fast casual concept, Black Walnut Café has experienced tremendous success as a popular eatery. Full Story
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| Events in The Woodlands |
The Woodlands Mall Celebrates New Farmers’ Market with Grand Opening Festivities Wednesday, May 23
In celebration of the Feast of Artisans Farmers’ Market that has sprouted in The Courtyard at the shopping center, The Woodlands Mall is hosting a Grand Opening Party on Wednesday, May 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. Full Story
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LearningRx suggests ways to exercise bodies, minds over summer
With summer just around the corner, shaping up becomes top priority. Looking good poolside is not the only benefit of establishing a healthy diet and a regular exercise routine. Full Story
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MCABW Luncheon Scheduled for May 22
The Montgomery County Association of Business Women (MCABW) will announce their annual scholarship recipients and membership drive winners at the group's May luncheon. Full Story
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Shannon Fine Jewelry Donates Diamond Necklace For Raffle At ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,’ MCYS’ 14th Annual Ladies Night Out
Montgomery County Youth Services (MCYS) announced that Shannon Fine Jewelry in The Woodlands has donated a custom designed 14K white gold 2.61 ctw. diamond necklace for a raffle to be held at ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,’ MCYS’ 14th Annual Ladies Nigh Full Story
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May Classes at Pottery Barn at The Woodlands Mall Focus on Summer Style and Backyard Entertaining
The summer season brings a fresh new attitude and Pottery Barn at The Woodlands Mall is sharing ideas for creating a unique style at complimentary classes in May. Full Story
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Museum hosts Chess Day, May 19
The Woodlands Children's Museum is hosting its 1st Annual Chess Day on Saturday, May 19, 9am - Noon, with a Chess Tournament following at 1:30pm. Full Story
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May Cookbook Club at The Woodlands Mall Williams-Sonoma Features Martha’s American Food Wednesday, May 9
It’s the busy month of May for Williams-Sonoma at The Woodlands Mall. The culinary retailer has a full schedule of free Technique Classes and a special kids’ workshop for little ones and Dads. Full Story
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The Thomas Bay Chapter USD 1812 Will Celebrate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 in The Woodlands
With some members dressed in period clothing, the Thomas Bay Chapter National Society United States Daughters (USD) of 1812 will “Ring the Bells for 1812” on Monday, June 18 at exactly 12 noon to help all 50 states of our Nation celebrate the 200th A Full Story
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Spring Concert Series Returns To Market Street
Live concerts return to Market Street as the shopping and entertainment destination once again hosts its popular six-week Spring Concert Series beginning Thursday, May 3 at 6:00 p.m. Full Story
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Registration is now open for all three of The Woodlands Township’s signature races!!!
Join us for the fifth annual Muddy Trails Bash on Saturday, April 7, 2012, from 3 to 8 p.m. The courses will wind through the beautiful George Mitchell Nature Preserve, Full Story
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| School Days |
MHS Accounting Team – Eat, Sleep, Accounting
Eat, Sleep, Accounting – Yes, this is what these four students have been doing for the last couple of months. Full Story
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English Professor Selected for Statewide College-Readiness Test Review Committee
Dr. Lana Myers, a professor of English at Lone Star College-Montgomery, has been selected to serve as a subject-matter expert for a Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) test review committee. Full Story
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Cooper Athletes Sign On to Compete at Rice, Georgia, Tennessee, Trinity and Furman
The John Cooper School Athletic Department held a signing ceremony on May 10 to recognize five seniors who will be competing at the college level in the fall. Full Story
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Players from The Woodlands Men’s Lacrosse Team Achieve top Honors
Players from The Woodlands Men’s Varsity Lacrosse team recently achieved top honors, voted by the South District coaches. Full Story
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Professor Has History of Success When it Comes to Student Study Groups
Cram sessions. Study groups. Peer review. No matter what you call it, Dr. Craig Livingston, professor of history at Lone Star College-Montgomery, has found that if he organizes a last minute study session (and brings coffee!), students will come—and Full Story
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1st Graders Donate $2,951.51 to Interfaith
The Woodlands, Texas (Monday, May 14, 2012) Annually first grade students at David Elementary participate in C.I.A. – Citizenship in Action and this year, the students from six 1st grade classes presented a check to Interfaith of The Woodlands’ Food Full Story
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game: LSC-Montgomery’s English Class Visits Minute Maid Park
A group of students in Lone Star College-Montgomery’s Writing about the Culture of Baseball course made a special trip to Minute Maid Park last month for a behind-the-scenes, in-depth look at the Houston Astros association. Full Story
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Cooper Invites All Alums Back to Campus;‘Dude Perfect’ Grads Make Friendly Challenge
The John Cooper School will host an Alumni Reunion on Saturday, May 19 from Noon to 3 p.m. Alumni from all graduating classes of the PK-Grade 12 independent school are invited back to campus for a day of fun, family-friendly activities, including a b Full Story
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Cooper Freshman Biology Student Earns Award from Among 6,000 Entries Worldwide
Brian Lue, a freshman at The John Cooper School, earned an Honorable Mention in the 7th Annual DNA Day Essay Contest sponsored by the American Society of Human Genetics. Full Story
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Lone Star Corporate College to present ‘Characteristics of Top Producers’
Lone Star Corporate College will present the “Characteristics of Top Producers in Any Market” professional development seminar as part of the Lone Star College Networking Lunch Series. Full Story
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Lone Star College System improves student services
Lone Star College System is improving student services with the re-engineering of financial aid processing and support services for students. Full Story
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Human Services Students Release 71 Balloons for Child Abuse Awareness Month
To raise awareness of the impact of child abuse, Lone Star College-Montgomery’s Human Services Student Organization, along with other supporting students, staff, and faculty, released 71 blue balloons Full Story
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Volleyball Signing
Tomball High School Head Volleyball Coach Cheri Wallace joined seniors Lacy Acosta (middle) and Sydney Ziober as they signed letters of intent to play volleyball in college in the fall. Full Story
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Community Leadership Institute honors high school leaders
The Community Leadership Institute celebrated graduates of the 2011-2012 Leadership High School program in a ceremony this month in the Star of Texas Ballroom of the Lone Star Community Building in The Woodlands. Full Story
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Lone Star College invites GED recipients to “walk the stage” in graduation ceremonies
Students who passed the GED, or General Educational Development tests, and earned their certificate from May 2011 through April 2012 at a LSCS location are invited to celebrate their achievements by participating in the graduation ceremony at their r Full Story
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Volleyball Player Signs Scholarship
Tomball High School senior Tiffany Kroll and Head Volleyball Coach Cheri Wallace celebrated as Kroll signed a letter of intent to play volleyball for Wharton County Junior College in the fall. Full Story
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Maverick Connection: Three College Orientation Sessions Available in May
Learn more about Lone Star College-Montgomery during Maverick Connection, an orientation program held on Wednesday, May 9, or Wednesday, May 23, in the Health Science Center (Building B, Room 102). Full Story
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The Woodlands High School Girls JV Lacrosse Team Wins Lacrosse Tournament
The Woodlands High School Girls JV lacrosse team recently won 1st place at the 2012 Houston City Shootout Lacrosse Tournament. The Woodlands started strong by handing Bellaire a 12-1 loss and then beating the Kingwood Mustangs by a score of 14-1 in p Full Story
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Lone Star College-Montgomery’s “Healthier U” Wellness Event Raises $24,500 for Scholarships
After 15 years, the heart of Lone Star College-Montgomery’s “Healthier U Wellness Expo and Job Fair” is still beating strong, having raised more than $24,500 for student scholarships this month at the annual event. Full Story
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Open Auditions on May 29 for ‘Peter Pan The Musical’ at Lone Star College-Montgomery
Lone Star College-Montgomery’s Performing Arts Center is calling college students and community members to audition for the college’s summer musical production of Piers Chater Robinson’s Peter Pan The Musical. Full Story
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ŒLIFE! Live Your Dreams¹ Features Varied Dance Talents Including Aerial Artists
Lauren Katterhagen, a junior at The John Cooper School, practices on the “silks” with fellow aerial dance student Tristan Yeager, a freshman. Full Story
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Tomball ISD spotlighted by state for excellence in financial transparency
Tomball ISD was spotlighted by the Texas Comptroller for exceptional financial transparency and for earning the Texas Comptroller’s Leadership Circle Award for three consecutive years. Full Story
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Leadership Lone Star College honors graduates
Leadership Lone Star College (LLSC) celebrated its graduates who completed the 2011-2012 class on April 20 in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center in The Woodlands. Full Story
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Cooper Chapter of Cum Laude Society Inducts 18 Seniors
The John Cooper School Chapter of The Cum Laude Society inducted the following seniors at an assembly for students, parents and faculty that was held on March 28: Full Story
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‘When I Was Five…’ Cooper Seniors and Kindergartners Share Tales
Drew Forestier (left) and Patrick Berrigan, seniors at The John Cooper School, share a laugh with Kindergartner Patrick Wing, who is reading from the book he wrote, titled “When I Was 5…” Full Story
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National Merit Participants Honored
Tomball ISD Superintendent John Neubauer, Board President John E. McStravick and Tomball High School Principal Greg Quinn recognized seniors who participated in the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) Program during a Tomball ISD board meet Full Story
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Magnolia High School Academic team places 2nd in District.
The Magnolia High School UIL Academic team competed at the UIL District 17-4A academic meet in Brenham. For the fifth year in a row Magnolia has finished in the top three at district this year placed second scoring 354 points. Full Story
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Cooper Senior Nominated as Leading Actress By Tommy Tune Awards For Second Time
Caitlin Finnie, a senior at The John Cooper School, has been nominated in the category of Best Leading Actress for the second year in a row, by the Tommy Tune Awards, a Houston-area awards program that recognizes excellence in high school musical the Full Story
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Annual John Cooper Day Highlights K-Sr. Program, Musicians and Service Projects
SHB Development, LLC, has announced plans for a second Woodlands-area office condominium complex, Grogan’s Ridge Office Condominiums.
Set to be built at the end of South Millbend Drive at 2219 Sawdust, Grogan’s Ridge Office Condominiums will featu Full Story
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The Woodlands Boy’s Lacrosse 4 – 0 Record Against Teams from Around The Country
The Woodlands Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse team recently traveled to Florida for spring training in preparation for the intense district schedule that awaits their return. Full Story
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The Woodlands Boy’s Lacrosse Opens Season by Winning First Three Games
The Woodlands Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse team has started the 2012 season with three early wins. On Thursday, February 23, the Highlanders defeated rival Strake Jesuit by a score of 10 - 5. Full Story
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| The Woodlands Township News |
The Woodlands Township May 12, 2012, Election Results (Unofficial)
Polls are closed and unofficial results for The Woodlands Township Board of Directors election are posted on the Township Web site for Saturday, May 12, 2012. Click this link for the unofficial results page. Full Story
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The Woodlands Residential Design Review Committee to hold meeting
The Woodlands Residential Design Review Committee will hold a meeting for the Village of Indian Springs (TWA) on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 5 p.m. Full Story
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The Woodlands Township Board of Directors Workshop
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors will hold a Board Workshop on Thursday, May 17, 2012. The meeting will be held at 7:30 a.m. at The Woodlands Township, 2801 Technology Forest Boulevard, The Woodlands, Texas 77381. Full Story
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Montgomery County Crime Stoppers topic at next Watch Talk Wednesday
Montgomery County Crime Stoppers Coordinator Brandy Bice from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office will present How Does Montgomery County Crime Stoppers Work? Full Story
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Arts in the Park
Arts in the Park is a free, family-friendly program held at The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park. It allows local artists a place to exhibit their work, from woodwork and pottery, to paintings, crafts and jewelry. Full Story
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Select pools open for pre-season weekend use beginning May 12
Beginning Saturday, May 12, 2012, one community pool in each village of The Woodlands will be open for pre-season weekend use through Memorial Day on Monday, May 28, 2012. Full Story
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Express your opinion about governance
The Woodlands Township is in the process of studying future governance options for The Woodlands, and recently held two Governance Forums to discuss results of a financial and governance analysis and to gather feedback on the future governance of T Full Story
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Find out how 9-1-1 and communications work in Montgomery County at Watch Talk Wednesday
The Woodlands Fire Department Communications Supervisor Rick Erickson, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Communications Supervisor Lt. Joe Sclider and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Communications Supervisor Denise Jimenez will present What Happ Full Story
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Register now for summer programs
Summer is just around the corner! Make plans now to enroll in one of The Woodlands Township Recreation Center’s great summer camps, youth programs and family events to make this summer memorable! Most summer programs begin the week of June 4, 2012. Full Story
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| Community Health |
Seshasree Marupudi, MD, Named as St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital’s “2012 Physician of the Year”
Seshasree Marupudi, MD, hospitalist, has been named the “2012 Physician of the Year” by St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital (SLWH). Full Story
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St. Luke’s to host free Stroke Lecture Series in May
In recognition of May as National Stroke Awareness Month,
St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital is offering a free series of stroke information seminars to the public. Full Story
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Shilpa Vaidya, M.D. Joins Northwest Diagnostic Clinic
Northwest Diagnostic Clinic, PA, with offices in The Woodlands, the Cypress Station area of Houston and the Medical Center, is pleased to announce the addition of Shilpa Vaidya, M.D. at Northwest Diagnostic Clinic – The Woodlands. Full Story
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MHTW Nurse Earns Prestigious Honor From Lonestar College Montgomery
Gloria Alexander, RN on MHTW’s Patient Care Unit 5 recently learned that she was selected as Preceptor of the Year by the Vocational Nursing Students of LoneStar College Montgomery. Gloria is a very experienced nurse who is committed to patient care Full Story
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St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital’s Pediatric Emergency Department receives artwork inspired by famed children’s author from Junior League
The Pediatric Emergency Department at St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital (SLWH) recently received art murals inspired by famed children's artist and author Eric Carle, thanks to a collaboration with the Junior League of North Harris and South Mont Full Story
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Memorial Hermann Continues To Support Nursing Program At Lone Star College - Montgomery
Recognizing the critical need for qualified nurses and building on a strong educational partnership, MHTW recently presented Lone Star College-Montgomery with a check in the amount of $68,892 to cover a dedicated salary for an additional nursing facu Full Story
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St. Luke's The Woodlands Sleep Center Receives Program Accreditation by AASM
St. Luke's The Woodlands Sleep Center recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
St. Luke's The Woodlands Sleep Center offers the largest network of accredited sleep beds in Houston. Full Story
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Memorial Hermann, Children’s Safe Harbor Join Forces to Assist Victims of Sexual Assault
It is a startling statistic. Each year, Montgomery, San Jacinto, and Walker counties combined receive more than 3,000 reports of sexual and/or physical abuse of children. Full Story
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Memorial Hermann In the Pink of Health committee unveils Breast & Bone Center transformation, announces speaker duo
Nearly 100 In the Pink of Health committee members, physicians, hospital executives and community supporters who gathered at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital last night received a two-for-one treat when the newly-redesigned Breast & Bone Cente Full Story
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Darryl Hull Joins Northwest Diagnostic Clinic As Practice Administrator
Northwest Diagnostic Clinic, PA, with offices in The Woodlands, the Cypress Station area of Houston and the Medical Center, is pleased to announce the addition of Darryl Hull, MPH as Practice Administrator at Northwest Diagnostic Clinic. Full Story
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Mike Karlins Named Chairman Of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Business Advisory Board
Mike Karlins, Partner and CPA at Karlins & Ramey, LLC, was recently named chairman of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Business Advisory Board. Full Story
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St. Luke’s awarded the “Exemplary Five Star Award” for vital statistics for second year in a row
St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital has been awarded the “Exemplary Five Star Award” for vital statistics by the Texas Public Health Association for the second year in a row. Full Story
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| At The Pavilion |
The Pavilion Celebrates America's Favorite Pastime
On April 25, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion celebrated America’s favorite pastime at The Art of Baseball featuring the Houston Symphony. Full Story
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It’s Going to Be One Hot Night in Havana with the Houston Symphony and Tiempo Libre May 24
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion sizzles May 24 as Cuban sensation Tiempo Libre heats up the stage with the Houston Symphony for Hot Night in Havana at 8 p.m. Full Story
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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in The Woodlands underwrites the Pavilion Partners Wine Dinner
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in The Woodlands generously underwrote the delicious dinner for the recent The Pavilion Partners 14th Annual Wine and Dinner Auction held on the main stage of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Full Story
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The Pavilion Announces Official Tailgating Information for Jimmy Buffett Concert
Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band returns to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands June 2. The concert starts at 8 p.m. Full Story
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Guests Wined and Dined Center Stage at The Pavilion and Raised Nearly $130,000 for the Arts
Guests experienced a one-of-a-kind event dining on the Main Stage at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in support of the arts at The Pavilion Partners 14th Annual Wine Dinner & Auction March 25. Full Story
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Celebrate a Sensational Season of Arts at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in 2012
Enjoy an amazing performing arts season full of classical music, dance, rock and roll, sports-themed music, cartoon characters, patriotic fanfare, award-winning children’s performers and more at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in 2012. Full Story
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| The Woodlands Resort |
Kendra P. Clough Named Director of Conference Services of The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Kendra P. Clough has joined The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center as Director of Conference Services where she will lead six conference planning managers and the entire conference services team. Full Story
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| People In the News |
Byron Ellis Amoung “Best Of Best” Financial Advisors Attending Barron’s Winner’s Circle
Byron W. Ellis has recently attended the fourth-annual Barron’s Winner’s Circle Top Independent Advisors Summit, hosted by Barron’s magazine to promote best practices in the industry and the value of advice to the investing public. Full Story
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Schulze Wins “Share Your Green” Pictures of The Woodlands on its Facebook Page
Janna Schulze is the winner of the “Share Your Green Pictures” on The Woodlands’ Facebook page and will receive a $100 gift card to Lowe’s Home Improvement. Schulze took a photo of a doe and her fawn in the Village of Alden Bridge. Full Story
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Fifth “Share Your Memories” Winner Announced
The Woodlands’ new television commercial, “Generations”, is airing through mid-May on Channel 2, 11 and 13 news programming as well as cable shows including The Weather Channel, HGTV, Fox News and The Food Network. It spans the history of a couple fr Full Story
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Ellis & Ellis welcomes Merrilee Brown as Office Manager
Ellis & Ellis, an Ameriprise Financial Services firm located in The Woodlands, has announced the recent the recent addition of Merrilee M. Brown as Office Manager. Full Story
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Third “Share Your Memories” Winner Announced
“Generations” is The Woodlands’ new television commercial that is airing through mid-May on Channel 2, 11 and 13 news programming as well as cable shows including The Weather Channel, HGTV, Fox News and The Food Network. Full Story
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Second “Share Your Memories” Winner Announced
The Woodlands’ new television commercial, “Generations”, is airing through mid-May on Channel 2, 11 and 13 news programming as well as cable shows including The Weather Channel, HGTV, Fox News and The Food Network. Full Story
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Joanne Lowry Chosen By The Montgomery County Women’s Center As A 2012 Woman Of Distinction
JoAnne Lowry has been chosen by the Montgomery County Women’s Center (MCWC) as a Woman of Distinction for 2012. Full Story
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First Winner Announced for the “Share your Memories of The Woodlands” on Facebook
The Woodlands’ new television commercial, “Generations”, is airing through mid-May on Channel 2, 11 and 13 news programming in the Houston area as well as cable shows including The Weather Channel, HGTV, Fox News and The Food Network. Full Story
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MCYS Honors Community And MCYS Leaders
Montgomery County Youth Services recently recognized community and MCYS leaders with the presentation of their 2011 Bridge Builder Awards at their annual meeting. Full Story
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Director Of Information Centers And Film Commission Recognized For Service To The Woodlands Community
Connie DeGuerre of the South Montgomery Woodlands Chamber of Commerce has been recognized by The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau for her service and outstanding contributions to The Woodlands tourism community. Full Story
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Linda Freede Named President Of Professional Business Network The Woodlands
Linda Freede, president of LJF Associates Advertising/Public Relations, was recently named president of the Professional Business Network The Woodlands. Full Story
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Alan Bush Selected As 2012 Super Lawyers Rising Star
Alan Bush, principal of Bush Law Firm, P.C., was selected as a 2012 Super Lawyers ‘Rising Star’ for representing management in employment disputes. Full Story
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| YMCA News |
The YMCA Offers a Variety of Specialty Camps and Workshops To Keep your Kids Active, Creative and Happy Throughout the Summer
Looking for summer programs to keep your kids active, happy and creative? Then look to the YMCA for all your summer fun opportunities. The Y offers a variety of programs for all ages including, Sports Camps, Performing Arts Workshops, Gymnastics Work Full Story
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YMCAs Urge Swim Safety and Water Wise
Swimming is among the most enjoyable and beneficial physical activities in a kid’s life but also a very dangerous activity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Full Story
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Why Choose Pilates at the YMCA?
Joseph Pilates displayed this quote from 18th century poet Frederich Schiller in his New York studio 50 years ago. “It is the spirit that builds the body.” Full Story
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| Real Estate News |
Debbie Bates, Broker Associate, for RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring Dances the Samba for Pratham Fundraiser
Debbie Bates, CRB, GRI, IRES, LTG, a Broker Associate with RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring, performed a dance routine for Fred Astaire The Woodlands Dance Studio at a fundraiser benefiting Pratham on Saturday, April 21 at the Hilton Americas Downtown i Full Story
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CENTURY 21 Realty Partners Welcomes Lisa Herald
CENTURY 21 Realty Partners is pleased to welcome Lisa Herald to its office in The Woodlands, Texas. Full Story
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Two Custom Homes Highlight Weekend Open House
The Woodlands Custom Homes will host an Open House of two magnificent custom homes on Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20 from 1 – 4 pm each day. The homes are located in the Village of Sterling Ridge near the Gary Player Signature golf course. Full Story
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The Millennium Waterway Avenue Luxury Apartments Win Houston Business Journal’s Landmark Award
The Millennium Waterway Avenue Apartments, located in The Woodlands Town Center, garnered the 2012 Houston Business Journal’s Landmark Award in the multifamily category and was a finalist in the green category, stated Alex Sutton, president of The Wo Full Story
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New Danville Selected As 2012 Hunting Art Prize Charity
Hunting PLC announced that it will make a charitable donation as part of the 2012 Hunting Art Prize to New Danville, a self-sustaining, master-planned community dedicated to providing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities an opportu Full Story
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Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors is #1 Sunshine Kids contributor in Prudential Network
Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors was honored recently at the Prudential Real Estate Services national convention in Orlando, Florida where the firm received Prudential Network’s award for the 2011 Top Contributor to The Sunshine Kids Foundation. Full Story
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