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Houston Concierge Association Wowed By Hospitality In The Woodlands
The Woodlands offers a wide variety of activities and events throughout the year and The Chamber works to promote our area as a wonderful place to visit, live and do business. The Chamber Information Centers recently hosted a group from The Houston C Full Story
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Interfaith Names Building After Longtime Supporters
Helping individuals is second nature to longtime Interfaith of The Woodlands employees and ongoing incredible supporters, Reverend Don and Barbara Gebert. Full Story
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Rags to Riches features Vintage Clothing
Rags to Riches, benefiting the Montgomery County Women's Center, is now featuring select Vintage clothing in a wide range of sizes and fashion styles. Rags to Riches Boutique is located in the Wood Ridge Shopping Center behind Pappas BBQ on the n Full Story
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Children's Safe Harbor receives $1K from Hodges Collision Center
Children's Safe Harbor recently received a $1,000 donation from Hodges Collision Center . Pictured are Victoria Constance, Ph.D., CEO and Executive Director of Children's Safe Harbor , with Steve Guinn, owner of Hodges Collision Center. Full Story
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Donation for The Friendship Center’s Pet Project
The Young family of The Woodlands put together a project to collect donations of dog and cat food for The Friendship Center’s pet food project, with friends and neighbors alike joining the effort. Full Story
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Dine At Local Restaurants And Help The 2010 Class Of Leadership Montgomery County Raise Funds For The Community Clinic
The 2010 Class of Leadership Montgomery County (LMC) has selected fundraising for The Community Clinic as its major project. Full Story
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Montgomery & Associates, Inc. Announces Corporate Name Change to Montgomery & Barnes, Inc.
Gary Montgomery, founder and CEO of Montgomery & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce the new name for the Houston based civil engineering and consulting services firm to Montgomery & Barnes, Inc. Full Story
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Heart Walk raised over $225,000 for American Heart Association
Hundreds of caring hearts hit the trails as they stepped out at the Start! Heart Walk at Northshore Park on Nov. 7 to raise funds and awareness for the American Heart Association (AHA). Full Story
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Market Street – The Woodlands® Revels In Early Success Of Avia Boutique Hotel
Less than two weeks after Market Street welcomed its newest anchor tenant, the sophisticated, 70-room AVIA hotel, Market Street’s fashion tenants and restaurants immediately noticed an increase in customer traffic and sales, particularly on weekend Full Story
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The Ice Rink At The Woodland Town Center™ Sets Record Attendance
The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center™ set an all-time record with 43,508 skaters during its eight weeks of operation, according to The Woodlands Convention Center & Visitors Bureau. This year’s figure broke the 2006 record when 43,133 paid skaters were in attendance. In its 11 years, The Ice Rink has attracted a total of 371,261 skaters. Full Story
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Woodforest Charitable Foundation Presents $30,000 Check To Houston Food Bank
Christmas came early for the Houston Food Bank and the thousands of children they help to feed each week: Woodforest Charitable Foundation gifted the food bank with a check for $30,000 to support its many Kids Café’s and Backpack Buddy Club programs. Full Story
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26th Annual Young Texas Artists Music Competition announces Judge Selections
Young Texas Artists Music Competition chair, Susie Pokorski, is pleased to announce the judges for this year’s competition. The event is presented by the Montgomery County Performing Arts Society and will be held March 11-13 at Conroe ’s historic Cri Full Story
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Woodlands Car Club revs up donations for Woodforest Charitable Foundation, benefiting three local nonprofit agencies
Woodforest Charitable Foundation recently made a check presentation to three local nonprofit agencies that serve Montgomery County , namely: The Montgomery County Women’s Center, The Friendship Center and Montgomery County Youth Services. Full Story
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Red Robin partners with MCWC
Harold Wise, general manager of Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits, has joined in alliance partnership with Montgomery County Women's Center. Red Robin will host various teen events for the agency and will cater an upcoming event i Full Story
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Diamond Star Raises Over $6,000 for Women’s Shelter
The Diamond Star Ranch team and the Houston Texan Cheerleaders partnered with Montgomery County Women’s Center recently with an auction fundraiser "Drive to Success" held at Auctions Southwest in Magnolia, where a portion of the proceeds bene Full Story
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Bluebonnet Garden Club donates to Women's Center Reaching Pines Community
Judith Wilson, Bluebonnet Garden Club, (center) stands with Sarah Raleigh, executive director of Montgomery County Women's Center (left) and Nell Belanger, assistant treasurer for the Women's Center. Full Story
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Crescent Moon hosts drive for Women's Center
Pictured are: Rodney Anderson, owner Crescent Moon Wine Bar, and Donna Wick, director of outreach and communication for the Montgomery County Women's Center, holidng a box of items customers of Crescent Moon donated to the agency's emergency Full Story
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MCWC, along with CISD, hosts teen conference, Use Your Voice - Make A Choice
Montgomery County Women's Center recently hosted a teen conference, "Use Your Voice - Make A Choice" where Sherry Sunderman, M. Ed., Coordinator of Guidance and Counseling for Conroe Independent School District, played along when Michael Full Story
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MCWC Volunteers Needed
The Montgomery County Women's Center is always looking for volunteers to serve in a variety of areas. Volunteer Coordinator, Linda Hardwick, has now made available a home study training program for those who are unable to attend training classes Full Story
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The Woodlands Mall to Reward First 350 Club Members with Valentine’s Gift Card Friday and Saturday, February 12 and 13
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and The Woodlands Mall has love in the air and a special holiday program for shoppers who are members of The ClubSM. On Friday and Saturday, February 12 and 13, the first 350 members to redeem the Valentine Full Story
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The Chamber's Latest News - Ribbon Cuttings & Cutlines!!!
The staff at Mike’s Cigar Room, located off 242, is eager to serve you in whatever way best suits your needs. Stop by and experience their fully stocked humidor (LARGEST in Montgomery County ) featuring all of the premier brands. If you'd like, h Full Story
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Molly Maid makes clean sweep for Women's Center
Donna Wick, director of outreach and communications for Montgomery County Women's Center, accepts a check donation from Jim Brown, owner of Molly Maid of The Woodlands. Full Story
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Friends of Texas Wildlife offers specialized training for Wildlife Rehabilitation
The first class is scheduled for Saturday, Feb 20, 10am to Noon and will be an informational meeting explaining what is necessary to rehabilitate injured wildlife from permits to supplies. Those considering becoming a "wildlife rehabilitator" Full Story
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Arbor Day In The Woodlands A Blooming Success
Thousands of residents and visitors took advantage of the recent Arbor Day Celebration in the award-winning Rob Fleming Park in The Woodlands’ Village of Creekside Park. Full Story
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The Woodlands Township Honors Contributions Of Cynthia Woods Mitchell
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors recognized the contributions of Cynthia Woods Mitchell (pictured) at its recent board meeting and approved a proclamation to declare Thursday, April 29, 2010, as Cynthia Woods Mitchell Day. Full Story
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The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival lands “Top 100” ranking by Art Fair Source Book
The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival has earned a spot on the “Top 100 for 2010” festival listing by Art Fair Source Book, the definitive guide to the best juried art and craft fairs in the United States. Full Story
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MCEA Receives $1 Million Grant to Assist Local Elderly and Disabled
Montgomery County Emergency Assistance (MCEA), a private charity that helps residents with emergency financial assistance, will be able to lend a hand to thousands of elderly and/or disabled residents with their heating or cooling bills during 2010. Full Story
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Montgomery County Emergency Assistance
TWHS CIA club and Susan Hollier's World and AP Human Geography classes donated hundreds of peanut butter and jelly jars to the food pantry of Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. Full Story
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Interfaith Reveals Service of Excellence Award Recipients
Interfaith of The Woodlands is excited to announce the 2010 Service of Excellence Award recipients. Being honored at Interfaith’s Five Who Share Luncheon for their significant contribution in making a difference and commitment to our community throug Full Story
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5 Celebrity Chefs Create Culinary Extravaganza For Woodforest Charitable Foundation
Serving the needs of others was definitely on the menu when five top-rated celebrity chefs worked their magic to make the third annual “Connoisseurs for Charity” another outstanding fundraising success for Woodforest Charitable Foundation. Full Story
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B Resource Launches Total Tech Plan
Serving the needs of others was definitely on the menu when five top-rated celebrity chefs worked their magic to make the third annual “Connoisseurs for Charity” another outstanding fundraising success for Woodforest Charitable Foundation. Full Story
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Vitruvian Exploration Relocates To 4 Waterway Square
Vitruvian Exploration, an independent oil and gas company, has leased 15,333 square feet of office space in the new 4 Waterway Square office building in The Woodlands Town Center, according to Dan Leverett, vice president of commercial for The Woodla Full Story
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Taste of the Town Winners
Thank you to all of our sponsors and participants who helped to make this year’s Taste of the Town another successful event! For a complete list, visit www.tasteofthetown.org. Full Story
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| Events in The Woodlands |
MCWCO presents Women of Distinction luncheon and forum for nonprofits in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Women's Council of Organizations is pleased to present this year's Women of Distinction luncheon, "Humor Therapy for the 21st Century Volunteer". The event will be held Friday, April 30, at Woodlands Waterway Mar Full Story
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Feb. 27 Heart Ball to honor past chairs
This year’s Montgomery County Heart Ball, set for Saturday, February 27 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, will honor all of the past event chairs. Full Story
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Spring Recreation Programs in The Woodlands
The Township Parks and Recreation Department has lots of great programs starting up just around the corner! Check out all the details at www.Thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov, just click the magazine icon to view the Spring Action guide in the January Maga Full Story
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Market Street Fine Art Show Now Accepting Applications For Exhibiting Artists
Attention artists of The Woodlands! Whether your specialty is painting, wood, photography or clay, you now can reserve exhibit space to showcase your works at the annual Market Street Fine Art Show, this year scheduled for Saturday, April 24 from 10 Full Story
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Catherine Browne to discuss women’s health issues at MCABW February luncheon
Catherine Browne, a board-certified physician in obstetrics and gynecology, will discuss women’s healthcare issues with members of the Montgomery County Association of Business Women (MCABW) at their February luncheon. Full Story
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The Woodlands Golf Championship Is Swinging Into Action
Wednesday, January 27, 2010-Get your clubs ready! The Woodlands will have a golf tournament to call its own as The Inaugural Woodlands Golf Championship and Community Scramble, benefiting Interfaith of The Woodlands, swings into action. Full Story
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Interfaith Caregivers Conference Set for February 20
At times caring for a loved one can become a challenge for caregivers. Interfaith of the Woodlands would like to extend a helping hand to those caregivers by offering the 2010 Spring Caregivers Conference, a free full day of informative workshops for Full Story
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The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival Seeks Energetic Volunteers and Entertaining Performers for the 5th Annual Event
Calling all volunteers and performers to The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival April 10-11, 2010. The festival is a juried fine art show featuring 200 national and regional artists in 14 mediums selling their original creations. Full Story
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Inaugural Women's Conference To Empower Women Professionals to "Reach Their Potential"
Lone Star College System and Lone Star Corporate College present their first Women's Conference titled "Step Up and Reach Your Potential," held at Lone Star College-Montgomery on Friday, February 19, from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. This conference, Full Story
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Sharpen cooking skills in free Technique Classes at Williams-Sonoma at The Woodlands Mall
For every person who pledged to learn to cook better in 2010, the Technique Classes at Williams-Sonoma at The Woodlands Mall are ready and waiting. The complimentary classes, held select Sundays beginning at 12:00 noon, help participants improve cook Full Story
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Start the year reading at Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids at The Woodlands Mall
Children love books. Pottery Barn Kids at The Woodlands Mall loves children and books. The retailer brings the two together every Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. during Story Time and Book Club. Each week, different children’s books will be featured an Full Story
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The Woodlands Crawfish Festival Set for March 27, 2010
The 1st ever The Woodlands Crawfish Festival is slated for March 27, 2010 at Town Green Park in The Woodlands. Full Story
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Montgomery County Heart Ball
This fundraising gala for the American Heart Association raises funds to support lifesaving research and educational programs to fight cardiovascular disease and stroke. The American Heart Association is a national volunteer health organization whose Full Story
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The Fifth Annual Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival Slated for April 10 and 11
The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival is set to hold its fifth annual event April 10 and 11, 2010. Full Story
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CROP Walk Set for April 11, 2010
As part of a nationwide endeavor to raise money to alleviate hunger in this country and around the world, The Woodlands Christian Church will host the inaugural CROP Walk on Sunday, April 11, 2010 to benefit Interfaith of The Woodlands and the Church Full Story
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| Community Health |
A Heart To Hang On To
A tiny hand-sewn stuffed-cloth heart, tucked inside a pocket or held tight in the palm of a hand, has made such a comforting impact for so many hospital patients. Full Story
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Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Recognized for Care of Newborns and their Families
Four Memorial Hermann Campuses – The Woodlands, Katy, Southeast and Sugar Land – recently were honored for their excellence and commitment to newborns and their families. Full Story
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General Surgeon WM. Kent Johnson, M.D., F.A.C.S.Joins Northwest Diagnostic Clinic, PA
Northwest Diagnostic Clinic, PA, with offices in The Woodlands and in the Cypress Station area of Houston, is pleased to announce the addition of surgeon Wm. Kent Johnson, M.D., F.A.C.S. Full Story
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Memorial Hermann The Woodlands named a “Primary Stroke Center” by the Texas Department of State Health Services
The Texas Department of State Health Services has designated Memorial Hermann The Woodlands as a “primary stroke center.” The hospital is the first in Montgomery County to receive this designation. Full Story
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St. Luke's hosts announces series of free informative “Heart To Heart” events
In celebration of February as American Heart Month, St. Luke's The Woodland Hospital is offering the following “Heart To Heart” free series of informative health events: Full Story
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Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital Earns ‘Gold Medal’ of Nursing
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital has achieved one of the highest levels of recognition a hospital can receive – Magnet® recognition for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Prog Full Story
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Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital is Going Green
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, which has been serving The Woodlands and nearby communities for 25 years, is going green. Green represents environmentalism and sustainability, and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands is implementing a new program Full Story
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| At The Pavilion |
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Ends Its 20th Season Ranked Sixth in the World
According to the Jan. 18, 2010, edition of Pollstar magazine, the concert industry’s leading trade publication, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion ranked sixth in its listing of the top 100 amphitheaters in the world based on the number of tickets s Full Story
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| The Woodlands Resort |
The Woodlands Resort Valentine's Package
Ever wrapped up in a plush hotel robe and wished you could take it home? The Woodlands Resort is including custom, monogrammed His & Her robes as part of its Take the Robe Home Romance Package available over Valentine’s Day weekend, February 12 - 14, Full Story
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Karen Lubrano-Ivie Named Sales Manager For The Woodlands Resort
Karen Lubrano-Ivie has joined The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center as Sales Manager with a focus on booking Pharmaceutical and National and State Association groups as well as meetings from the Texas Medical Center, San Antonio , Austin and the N Full Story
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Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution Just Got Easier: The Woodlands Resort Launches New Jogging Amenity
Keeping your New Year’s resolution for a healthier you is easy at The Woodlands Resort, located just 30 minutes north of Houston, with its new, complimentary jogging amenity which includes a map, granola bar and energy smoothie to recharge after your Full Story
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| People In the News |
Local Resident Helps Women Live Free From Violence
Dana Pritchard, Woodlands' resident and President of The Woodlands Car Club, donates furniture to the Montgomery County Women's Center responding the agency's great need for gently used furniture items. Full Story
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Blair Named One of Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women
Nelda Luce Blair, local real estate attorney and Chairman of The Woodlands Township Board of Directors, was recently named by Houston Woman magazine as one of Houston ’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2009. Full Story
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The Strong Firm Welcomes Joe Griffin As Law Clerk
Bret L. Strong of The Strong Firm has announced the recent addition of D. Joe Griffin as a Law Clerk, with the intent to become an Associate Attorney with the firm pending his graduation from The University of Houston Law Center and passage of the Ju Full Story
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Jay Tompkins Named Partner At Karlins & Ramey, LLC
Jay Tompkins was recently named Partner at Karlins & Ramey, LLC, Certified Public Accountants, according to Mike Karlins, Partner and CPA. Full Story
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Jeanne Lewis Named Manager Of Relocation And Realtor® Relations For The Woodlands Development Company
Jeanne Lewis has been named the new Manager of Relocation and Realtor® Relations for The Woodlands Development Company (TWDC), according to Tim Welbes, President of TWDC. Full Story
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| School Days |
Beken Named as Texas Principal of the Year
Dr. Jo Ann Beken, principal of Hauke Academic Alternative High School has been selected by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) as the Texas Principal of the Year. Beken was recently interviewed in Austin along with other p Full Story
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TWHS Honored as Cross Country State Champs
The CISD Board of Trustees honored the Highlanders Boys’ Cross Country Team for capturing the 2009 UIL Class 5A State Cross Country Championship. Full Story
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Raising Cane’s The Woodlands Donates To TWHS Lady Highlander Soccer Tournament Teachers Luncheon
Raising Cane’s in The Woodlands recently donated chicken fingers, Cane’s sauce and sweet tea to the Lady Highlander Varsity Soccer Tournament teachers luncheon at The Woodlands High School. Full Story
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2010 Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo School Art Program Honors Students From The Woodlands High School
Kinsey Simmons (Best of Show), Stephanie Eisner (Gold Medal), Amanda Heineman (Special Merit), and Mikaela Estep (Special Merit), all students of James Kitchen’s AP Art class at The Woodlands High School, were recognized for their outstanding artwork at the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Show on January 9. Full Story
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AAU Dynasty Girls Basketball Club To Hold Tryouts
The AAU Dynasty Girls Basketball Club will hold tryouts for their 11U-15U teams on Saturday, February 13 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at The Woodlands Christian Academy. Full Story
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Cooper Interact Club Selects Outreach Organization in Haiti Just Prior to Earthquakes
When Morgan Taylor and Conner Fox, Co-Presidents of The John Cooper School Interact Club, gave a presentation to their sponsoring organization, The Woodlands Rotary Club, at a January luncheon, they gave an update on their varied outreach activities Full Story
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High-Tech Pen Pals Connect Across the Globe
Technology has definitely changed the ease and timeliness of corresponding with others across the globe. The old-fashioned tools of pen, paper, envelope and stamp have been replaced with a computer, monitor, video camera, microphone and Skype for tod Full Story
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Cooper Middle School Community Raises Over $1100 for Haiti Relief in a Week
"It's amazing what can be accomplished in just seven days," said Jon Strecker, Head of The John Cooper Middle School regarding a drive to collect donations for Haiti relief during the last week of January. Full Story
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Cooper's Gala 2010 Goes Into Cyber-Space
"Limber up those fingers and get ready for Cooper's Cyber Gala Online Auction Event, scheduled to run in cyber-space for approximately two weeks," said 2010 John Cooper School Gala Co-Chair Bev Childs. Full Story
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CISD School Board Applauded
Governor Rick Perry proclaimed January 2010 as School Board Recognition Month so the students and staff members of CISD proudly joined other districts across the state to thank the Conroe ISD Board of Trustees for caring so much about the future of e Full Story
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| YMCA News |
Year Round Swim Lessons and Aquatic Programs Available At the YMCA
Even though summer is 5 months away and the air is cold outside, the pool water is always warm at the YMCA. Swim lessons are not just for summertime: it is important for children to continue to pratice, improve and refine these skills to keep them sa Full Story
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Woodforest Charitable Foundation donates $2,500 to the Conroe Family YMCA
Woodforest Charitable Foundation representatives Vicki Richmond (far left), Dr. David Gottlieb (2nd right) and Kim Marling, Vice President (far right) presented the donation. Full Story
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