For now, the 2,000-acre property formerly and affectionately known as Camp Strake still resembles the Boy Scouts camp site that was among the largest in the region.… Read more “Conroe’s old Camp Strake site undergoing makeover as Grand Central Park”
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Swimming: McBroom places eighth in 400m freestyle at FINA World Championships
Texas-Ex Michael McBroom placed eighth in the 400-meter freestyle final Sunday on the opening day of swimming at the 2015 FINA World Championships. Representing the United States,… Read more “Swimming: McBroom places eighth in 400m freestyle at FINA World Championships”
Baseball: Strykers top Texas Marshals 2-1
Without much to play for with four games remaining, the least the Woodlands Strykers could do was try and stay out of the basement of the Texas… Read more “Baseball: Strykers top Texas Marshals 2-1”
CISD gets high marks from education advocacy group
Every year, the nonprofit advocacy group Children At Risk ranks school districts across Texas, giving weight to the performance of economically disadvantaged students. Children at Risk granted… Read more “CISD gets high marks from education advocacy group”
Volleyball: New Highlander coach ready for camp
It’s been a hectic few weeks. Terri Wade only recently landed The Woodlands’ head volleyball job, replacing Leslie Madison, who left for Magnolia, so she’s eager to… Read more “Volleyball: New Highlander coach ready for camp”
Sam Houston State University offers unique business scholarship to LSC-Montgomery students
In the business world, money is the bottom line, and several recent Lone Star College-Montgomery graduates know this first hand. This year, nine former LSC-Montgomery students pursuing… Read more “Sam Houston State University offers unique business scholarship to LSC-Montgomery students”
Rugby: Rugby team based in Kingwood looking for big future, playmakers
Behind Creekwood Middle School in Kingwood is a practice field; half golden brown, and half green. Each day, the summer sun beats it down with the same ferocity… Read more “Rugby: Rugby team based in Kingwood looking for big future, playmakers”
Conroe police say South Montgomery County gym owner sold weed to teenagers
Conroe police arrested a South Montgomery County gym owner accused of selling marijuana to local teenagers. Michael David Thibodeaux, 31, of Spring, faces second-degree felony distribution charges.… Read more “Conroe police say South Montgomery County gym owner sold weed to teenagers”
Texas family adopts 6-year-old Chinese orphan with Down syndrome
In the first minute of meeting her new family, Lucy was already referring to Audrey Shook as “mama.” Over 20 years ago, Shook watched a documentary on… Read more “Texas family adopts 6-year-old Chinese orphan with Down syndrome”
First case of human West Nile virus confirmed in Montgomery County
A South Montgomery County woman in her late 40s has been confirmed to have West Nile virus. This is the first case in the county for 2015… Read more “First case of human West Nile virus confirmed in Montgomery County”
Ballerina Misty Copeland draws a crowd in Houston
Nearly 1,000 people, including young black girls in tutus, packed the auditorium at Houston’s Kingdom Builder’s Center on Monday to get a glimpse at Misty Copeland, the… Read more “Ballerina Misty Copeland draws a crowd in Houston”
Football: Magnolia West Mustang Preseason HYPE Video
Football season is almost here 2015 Hype videos are starting to rollout!!! Click here to view Magnolia West video
Woodlands-area business owner arrested in murder-for-hire plot
The Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable’s office has arrested the owner of a Woodlands-area business after she allegedly tried to hire someone to murder her husband. Maria… Read more “Woodlands-area business owner arrested in murder-for-hire plot”
2 boys drown after their tent falls into pool
Two children have died after they were pulled from a pool at a west Houston home Thursday night. According to the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office,… Read more “2 boys drown after their tent falls into pool”
Root for the home teams at the annual Boots versus Badges softball game
Come out and root for both home teams at a friendly game of softball between The Woodlands Fire Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. The home… Read more “Root for the home teams at the annual Boots versus Badges softball game”
Softball: Former OU assistant softball coach moving to The Woodlands
Tripp MacKay will leave his position at OU to join Scrap Yard Sports The University of Oklahoma recently announced an assistant hitting and outfield softball coach will… Read more “Softball: Former OU assistant softball coach moving to The Woodlands”
Summer camp shows kids different side of CISD police
The Conroe Independent School District’s police department prides itself on being close to parents and children in the community. For 17 years, Conroe ISD Police Activities League… Read more “Summer camp shows kids different side of CISD police”
I-45 in Spring to be closed this weekend
The main lanes of Interstate 45 north in Spring between Rayford Road and FM 2920 will be closed this weekend for construction on the Grand Parkway. Drivers… Read more “I-45 in Spring to be closed this weekend”
Conroe ISD unveils design plans for new high school
As the Conroe Independent School District and its board of trustees work out the details for a proposed $511 million bond, design plans for a new high school in the Oak Ridge feeder zone have been released.
PBK Architects was contracted by the district to design the new $141.5 million high school. The 3,000-seat ninth through twelfth grade campus is slated to be built off Riley Fuzzel road across from a planned Grand Parkway extension. Funding for the new school will come from the proposed bond.
The district hopes to have the new Oak Ridge high school completed and open in August of 2018. click here for complete story
Jordan’s Sweet Shoppe a tasty addition to The Woodlands, satisfies any sweet tooth
Back in February of 2015, Jordan’s Sweet Shoppe opened up in Creekside Village, making everyone’s childhood dream of having a candy store at their fingertips come true.… Read more “Jordan’s Sweet Shoppe a tasty addition to The Woodlands, satisfies any sweet tooth”
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