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    Greyson Higginbotham: Making Highlander mascot history

    Being The Woodlands High School Highlander is much more than meets the eye. He must always hold TWHS in high honor and uphold the responsibilities and expectations… Read more “Greyson Higginbotham: Making Highlander mascot history”

    July 7, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Man arrested outside Montgomery County Jail for alleged drug possession

    A man was arrested Monday night outside the Montgomery County Jail for the alleged possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. Gary Lee Howard, 34, was visiting… Read more “Man arrested outside Montgomery County Jail for alleged drug possession”

    July 7, 2015July 7, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Four arrested for various car burglaries, police still looking for two more suspects

    During the month of May 2015, The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Unit began to investigate several vehicle burglaries that occurred in The Woodlands, Texas. Numerous… Read more “Four arrested for various car burglaries, police still looking for two more suspects”

    July 7, 2015July 7, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Conroe man accused of stealing woman’s purse – Your Houston News: News

    A 52-year-old Conroe man is facing a felony theft charge after allegedly stealing a woman’s purse in The Woodlands. Robert Thomas Starke is being held at the… Read more “Conroe man accused of stealing woman’s purse – Your Houston News: News”

    July 7, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Starbucks is hiking prices, again

    Your morning coffee may be getting a little more expensive.   Starting Tuesday, Starbucks (SBUX) will charge 5 to 20 cents more for some of its drinks —… Read more “Starbucks is hiking prices, again”

    July 6, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Why does my phone get really hot and slow down in summer?

    Overheating, sluggish, running out of energy faster than usual? Have you noticed how it’s not just you that suffers in the heat, your smartphone does too? Don’t… Read more “Why does my phone get really hot and slow down in summer?”

    July 6, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Man shoots off firework from top of his head, dies instantly

    A 22-year-old man who was drinking and celebrating the Fourth of July tried to launch a firework off the top of his head, killing him instantly, authorities… Read more “Man shoots off firework from top of his head, dies instantly”

    July 6, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    CISD custodians, maintenance recognized at board meeting

       The Conroe Independent School District Board of Trustees recognized outstanding employees in the Custodial and Maintenance Department with Ambassador Awards.The Board of Trustees gives Ambassador Awards… Read more “CISD custodians, maintenance recognized at board meeting”

    July 6, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Toll fees start July 6 on SH 242 flyovers at I-45N

    The free ride is over on the flyovers at I-45N and SH 242, starting Monday, July 6. The cost to use the flyover will be fifty cents… Read more “Toll fees start July 6 on SH 242 flyovers at I-45N”

    July 5, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Teen killed, 2 injured in crash in Montgomery County

    A 17-year-old died and two others were injured in a crash near Dobbin in west Montgomery County Saturday morning. Authorities said the driver of a Ford Explorer… Read more “Teen killed, 2 injured in crash in Montgomery County”

    July 5, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Photo Gallery: 2015 South Montgomery County 4th of July Parade

    Over 1,400 photos from the Annual South Montgomery County Parade in the Woodlands, Texas. Click here to view gallery

    July 4, 2015July 6, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    2015 Woodlands 4th of July Parade

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    July 4, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    (video) Rash of Robberies has neighbors in Spring worried

    In the last month, criminals robbed six businesses along Rayford Road in Spring. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating but has not found a connection between the… Read more “(video) Rash of Robberies has neighbors in Spring worried”

    July 3, 2015July 3, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    (video) College Park Alumni Woman Critically Injured In Crash

    Mobile Police are investigating a gruesome accident that left a woman in critical condition. The six vehicle crash involving an 18 wheeler happened around 1:30 Thursday afternoon… Read more “(video) College Park Alumni Woman Critically Injured In Crash”

    July 3, 2015July 3, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    College Park alumni succumbs to injuries from multi-vehicle accident

    Jaimie Witcraft passed away today due to head trauma from accident. It is with great sadness that we report that Jaimie Witcraft, the daughter of Woodlands residents,… Read more “College Park alumni succumbs to injuries from multi-vehicle accident”

    July 3, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Small plane crashes in Woodforest Stadium parking lot

    A small airplane crashed in the parking lot of Woodforest Bank Stadium east of I-45N, and south of SH 242, early Friday just after noon. The pilot,… Read more “Small plane crashes in Woodforest Stadium parking lot”

    July 3, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office investigating Rayford Road robbery

    Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a robbery Thursday morning at a gas station in Spring. Deputies were dispatched to the 1500 block of Rayford Road to a… Read more “Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office investigating Rayford Road robbery”

    July 3, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Whole Foods apologizes for price fixing on prepackaged items

    Whole Foods Market is apologizing to its shoppers for incorrect pricing, a week after a New York investigation found that the natural food grocer routinely overcharged for… Read more “Whole Foods apologizes for price fixing on prepackaged items”

    July 3, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    College Park alumni in critical condition after multi-vehicle accident out of state

    Woodlands residents, Joe and Tari Witcraft are on their way to Mobile, Alabama, after being notified this afternoon, that their daughter, Jaimie Witcraft, was involved in a… Read more “College Park alumni in critical condition after multi-vehicle accident out of state”

    July 2, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Sarasota police arrest Texas man charged with making bomb threat at Woodlands Costco

    Police have caught a man who allegedly made a bomb threat to a Texas Costco in Sarasota, according to the Sarasota Police Department. Douglas Esposito, 52, of… Read more “Sarasota police arrest Texas man charged with making bomb threat at Woodlands Costco”

    July 2, 2015July 2, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

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