Each year, students in schools across the United States participate in the National Geographic Bee using materials prepared by the National Geographic Society. The annual Geography Bee… Read more “Eighth Grader Paige Cromley, Wins Cooper Geography Bee”
Month: December 2015
University of Houston Student Center Tour (video)
After an 80-million dollar renovation, the new Student Center North and Student Center South facilities will serve as the center of campus life for students, providing nearly… Read more “University of Houston Student Center Tour (video)”
Non-traditional seniors graduate mid-year
Dozens of Conroe ISD seniors walked the stage Thursday at the District’s mid-year graduation at Conroe High School. Graduating seniors from Caney Creek, Conroe, Hauke, Oak Ridge,… Read more “Non-traditional seniors graduate mid-year”
Olympians thrive on 2nd day of US nationals; TWHS grad Cook third in 3-meter synchro
American divers David Boudia and Steele Johnson looked pretty good Wednesday at the U.S. Winter Nationals. They’re still not in Olympic form. After scoring four 10s on… Read more “Olympians thrive on 2nd day of US nationals; TWHS grad Cook third in 3-meter synchro”
Satisfy your sweet tooth for the holidays with cupcakes, cookies & more at Frost Bake Shoppe
Satisfy your sweet tooth this holiday season at Frost Bake Shoppe, located at 6777 Woodlands Parkway, Suite 304. From cupcakes and custom cakes for parties and events,… Read more “Satisfy your sweet tooth for the holidays with cupcakes, cookies & more at Frost Bake Shoppe”
High school football playoffs find a home on TV
There was a time when Jon Heidtke would go hat in hand to coaches each year as Christmas drew nigh, trying to cobble together some combination that… Read more “High school football playoffs find a home on TV”
Atascocita HS grad excels as Marine officer candidate
Class of 2008 Atascocita High School graduate Steven Burrell recently graduated from the Marine Corps Officer Candidates School, Quantico, Va. Col. Julie Nethercot, commanding officer, presided over… Read more “Atascocita HS grad excels as Marine officer candidate”
Cross Country:Daniel Golden voted Cross Country Male Performer of the Year
The Woodlands High School cross country runner, Daniel Golden, has spent his season collecting titles, including 6A State Champion and Mile Split’s Cross Country Male Performer of… Read more “Cross Country:Daniel Golden voted Cross Country Male Performer of the Year”
20-acre BMX Park Coming to Houston
Everything really is bigger in Texas. Houston recently broke ground on a 20-acre BMX park adjacent to the North Houston Skatepark, the largest skatepark in North America.… Read more “20-acre BMX Park Coming to Houston”
Woman attacked on bike path in The Woodlands
Sheriff’s deputies in The Woodlands need your help in the search for the person responsible for an attack on a bike path. A woman was walking along… Read more “Woman attacked on bike path in The Woodlands”
2016 SCI://TECH 2016 Extream Science
Education for Tomorrow Alliance’s (EfTA) 26th Annual SCI://TECH Exposition is scheduled for January and February 2016. EfTA’s SCI://TECH engages the business community with local schools, offering 14… Read more “2016 SCI://TECH 2016 Extream Science”
Mexican businessman buys controlling stake in Houston Dynamo
Mexican businessman Gabriel Brener just made a big investment in Houston sports. The Houston Dynamo announced Dec. 15 that Los Angeles-based Anschutz Entertainment Group sold its 50… Read more “Mexican businessman buys controlling stake in Houston Dynamo”
Girls Basketball: Conroe wins second district game in a row, defeats Lady Cavs 37-29
The Conroe High School girls basketball team tasted sweet victory as they defeated College Park 37-29, improving their district record to 2-0. The Tigerettes started the game… Read more “Girls Basketball: Conroe wins second district game in a row, defeats Lady Cavs 37-29”
Basketball: War Eagles get air under their wings
Last season was a struggle. After making the playoffs in 2014, in interim coach Joe Price’s only season, the Oak Ridge boys basketball players won only one… Read more “Basketball: War Eagles get air under their wings”
Girls Basketball: Kingwood knocks off The Woodlands
Haley Schoettelkoette scored 15 points in the third quarter and the Lady Mustangs went on to defeat The Woodlands 42-31 on Monday night in District 16-6A girls… Read more “Girls Basketball: Kingwood knocks off The Woodlands”
Girls Basketball: Lady Bulldogs escape with 41-39 overtime win over Oak Ridge
Though the game was an early district test for both sides, Monday’s Oak Ridge versus Summer Creek girls basketball game at Summer Creek High School had the… Read more “Girls Basketball: Lady Bulldogs escape with 41-39 overtime win over Oak Ridge”
Plumber sues dealership for $1 million after truck ends up with terrorists
All Mark Oberholtzer wanted to do was upgrade his ride. What he got instead was a world of trouble from half a world away. The Texas City,… Read more “Plumber sues dealership for $1 million after truck ends up with terrorists”
Basketball: The Woodlands wins third tournament of the season
The Woodlands Highlanders captured their basketball tournament title of the regular season Saturday afternoon. Playing Deer Park to conclude the Pride of Texas Tournament at Tuloso-Midway High… Read more “Basketball: The Woodlands wins third tournament of the season”
The Woodlands Area Student Center Blog 