Until Monday, Cole Hammer was known mainly as a promising golfer who committed to the University Texas at age 13 and possessed a cool name. This week,… Read more “Boys Golf: Kinkaid sophomore can golf with the best”
Month: June 2015
Destination Imagination Global Champions recognized by CISD Board of Trustees
The Conroe Independent School District Board of Trustees gave special recognition to Destination Imagination Global Champions at Tuesday’s Board meeting. The team, comprised of seven 2015 graduates… Read more “Destination Imagination Global Champions recognized by CISD Board of Trustees”
Softball: The Woodlands HS Leach, Seneca receive 16-6A softball honors
The Woodlands’ Aubrey Leach and Alayis Seneca both received postseason superlative honors as the softball 16-6A All-District Team was recently announced. Leach, a senior who is heading… Read more “Softball: The Woodlands HS Leach, Seneca receive 16-6A softball honors”
Unlimited Free SAT & ACT Summer Testing with TPR
We have a great opportunity for students who plan to take the current SAT and ACT. As you know, there are only a few administrations of the… Read more “Unlimited Free SAT & ACT Summer Testing with TPR”
Netflix rolls out revamped website, its first major update in 4 years
This is the website’s first major update in four years. In short, the new design was built from the ground up to make it faster and easier… Read more “Netflix rolls out revamped website, its first major update in 4 years”
Girls Golf: Fairways and Fashion: Best Dressed at KPMG
Last week’s KPMG Women’s PGA Championship served up some major style. From florals, to stripes, and an all new shirt style, here are my picks for the… Read more “Girls Golf: Fairways and Fashion: Best Dressed at KPMG”
SAT Won’t Score Two Sections After Misprint
After a misprint in textbooks cut short the time some students were given to finish, the College Board, which administers the SAT, announced that two sections of… Read more “SAT Won’t Score Two Sections After Misprint”
H-E-B Spring Creek Market sets opening date
H-E-B has announced it will open its Rayford Road-area store, Spring Creek Market, on June 17 at 6 a.m. The 96,000-square-foot grocery store will be located at… Read more “H-E-B Spring Creek Market sets opening date”
Planning committee recommends $510M bond for CISD
The Conroe ISD Board of Trustees got its first look at a recommended $510 million bond proposal that could go to a vote in November. Scott Moore,… Read more “Planning committee recommends $510M bond for CISD”
TRACK AND FIELD: The Woodlands’ Adrian Piperi III is on top of his game
For Adrian Piperi, pretty much everything went according to plan for The Woodlands shot put and discus star at the UIL state track and field meet last… Read more “TRACK AND FIELD: The Woodlands’ Adrian Piperi III is on top of his game”
Ten Elite Schools Where Middle-Class Kids Don’t Pay Tuition
Students lucky enough to be accepted to some of the most competitive schools in the country can save hundreds of thousands of dollars on tuition Stanford University… Read more “Ten Elite Schools Where Middle-Class Kids Don’t Pay Tuition”
As Demand for Welders Resurges, Community Colleges Offer Classes
Ryan Gassett had already put in a full day, moving heavy boxes and furniture for $15 an hour, when his introductory welding class began at 10 p.m.… Read more “As Demand for Welders Resurges, Community Colleges Offer Classes”
At Shooting Range, Abbott Signs “Open Carry” Bill
Calling it a salute to the “genius” of the country’s founding fathers, Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday signed legislation allowing Texans with licenses to openly tote their… Read more “At Shooting Range, Abbott Signs “Open Carry” Bill”
Area students get academy sendoff
Nine cadets and midshipmen were recognized during U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady’s annual academy sendoff breakfast at the Black Walnut Café Saturday. “Today is a celebration of the… Read more “Area students get academy sendoff”
Lue named The John Cooper School’s top student
The John Cooper School’s top graduate, Brian Lue, began his education at an American school in Taiwan. He came to Cooper his freshman year. Lue, 18, has… Read more “Lue named The John Cooper School’s top student”
8 Things That Destroy College Athletes
What is it that happens to college athletes that diminishes an athlete’s chances of succeeding? Every athlete comes out of high school with big dreams, but where… Read more “8 Things That Destroy College Athletes”
Baseball: Astros announce major renovations for Minute Maid Park
The Houston Astros announced on Thursday conceptual plans for the proposed renovation of the center field area of Minute Maid Park, following the 2015 season.Construction on the… Read more “Baseball: Astros announce major renovations for Minute Maid Park”
High school students excel in National Spanish Exam
Thirty three students from The Woodlands High School received top national recognition for their performance on the 2015 National Spanish Examinations.Students from The Woodlands High School earned… Read more “High school students excel in National Spanish Exam”
Softball: The Woodlands’ Aubrey Leach named All-Montgomery County Player of the Year
To be considered a superb hitter, rather it be in baseball or softball, one should have a .300 batting average or above. In the professional ranks, a… Read more “Softball: The Woodlands’ Aubrey Leach named All-Montgomery County Player of the Year”
Congressman Kevin Brady hosts send-off breakfast for nine military academy appointees
U.S. Congressman and District 8 of Texas Representative Kevin Brady hosted an Academy send-off breakfast the morning of June 13 at the Black Walnut Cafe in The… Read more “Congressman Kevin Brady hosts send-off breakfast for nine military academy appointees”
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