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    Conroe ISD teachers, staff ready for start of school Monday

    Conroe ISD administrators, teachers, nurses, librarians and paraprofessionals were entertained and inspired just in time for the start of school at the annual CISD Celebrate Our Schools… Read more “Conroe ISD teachers, staff ready for start of school Monday”

    August 22, 2014August 22, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Fourth Houston-area IHOP robbed in less than a month

    Another Houston-area IHOP restaurant was robbed overnight, and like many before it, the latest occurred on the north side. Houston police said around 2 a.m. Tuesday, three… Read more “Fourth Houston-area IHOP robbed in less than a month”

    August 21, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    As school begins, growth continues for Conroe ISD

    The Conroe Independent School District is bracing for continued population growth and development that is expected to follow on the heels of the opening of the new… Read more “As school begins, growth continues for Conroe ISD”

    August 20, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Maryland announces life-time scholarship guarantee for student-athletes

    Athletes in all sports will receive multi-year scholarship commitments and will be able to return to school on scholarship at any time to complete their degree. The… Read more “Maryland announces life-time scholarship guarantee for student-athletes”

    August 20, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    (video) ‘Purge night’ threats concern Woodlands residents

    Thieves and murderers running the streets for one night of violence with no one stopping them, that’s the premise of the movie “The Purge.” But now posts… Read more “(video) ‘Purge night’ threats concern Woodlands residents”

    August 20, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    College Park High School: Blitz Day

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    August 19, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Cheryl Najafi to appear at Fall Home & Garden Show The Woodlands

    On August 23 and 24, the 12th Annual Fall Home & Garden Show The Woodlands is coming once again to the master-planned community, complete with all of… Read more “Cheryl Najafi to appear at Fall Home & Garden Show The Woodlands”

    August 18, 2014August 18, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Conroe ISD outperforms state averages on 2014 STAAR test

    Conroe ISD has received its preliminary results on the district’s standardized testing, and the results are positive, officials said. Overall the school district exceeded the state’s scores… Read more “Conroe ISD outperforms state averages on 2014 STAAR test”

    August 14, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Brady honors youths with Congressional Award

    Proud parents beamed as U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, R-The Woodlands, honored three youths with Congressional Award bronze medals — one of the highest accolades the House of… Read more “Brady honors youths with Congressional Award”

    August 14, 2014August 14, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    9-year-old girl hit by stray bullet during argument

    The  gunman in this case isn’t much older than the victim. He is a 16 year old Conroe HS student. click here for complete story  

    August 13, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Conroe High loses teacher to breast cancer

      Conroe High School teacher Lisa Sowell passed away Saturday after a long battle with breast cancer. In the last months of her life, friends and neighbors… Read more “Conroe High loses teacher to breast cancer”

    August 13, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Woodlands Parkway widening behind schedule, contractor fined

    A project to expand one of the main routes into The Woodlands is more than eight months behind schedule, leaving commuters frustrated and prompting the state to… Read more “Woodlands Parkway widening behind schedule, contractor fined”

    August 10, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Investigation of motor vehicle burglaries throughout Montgomery County

    In early June of 2014, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies arrested two adult males on charges of possession of a stolen firearm. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office… Read more “Investigation of motor vehicle burglaries throughout Montgomery County”

    August 9, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Chick-fil-A opens new location at College Park today

    Restaurant on College Park Drive Creates More Than 80 New Jobs and Awards Year Supply of Chick-fil-A Meals to First 100 The Woodlands at College Park newest… Read more “Chick-fil-A opens new location at College Park today”

    August 7, 2014August 7, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Sales tax holiday scheduled for Aug. 8 – 10

    Back-to-school shoppers can take advantage of the State of Texas’ annual sales tax holiday, scheduled for Friday-Sunday, Aug. 8-10. During this three-day holiday, customers will be exempt… Read more “Sales tax holiday scheduled for Aug. 8 – 10”

    August 7, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Mercedes-Benz to build in The Woodlands

    The Woodlands Development Company has announced the sale of an 8.9-acre tract to Mercedes-Benz of The Woodlands for construction of a car dealership. The parcel is situated… Read more “Mercedes-Benz to build in The Woodlands”

    August 7, 2014August 7, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Chick-fil-A opens new restaurant in prime location

    Location, location, location, and you can’t get a better location for a Chick-fil-A restaurant then right outside the front door of one of the largest high schools… Read more “Chick-fil-A opens new restaurant in prime location”

    August 6, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Lake Conroe is state’s deadliest since 2000, figures show

    Recent deaths on Lake Conroe have made it the deadliest lake in Texas since 2000, state figures show, even as officials stress that the popular waterway north… Read more “Lake Conroe is state’s deadliest since 2000, figures show”

    August 5, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Men wearing gas masks hold up N. Harris County IHOP

    Another Houston-area IHOP restaurant was robbed overnight. The latest incident occurred around 2:49 a.m. Tuesday along FM 1960 W. near Champion Forest Drive. Harris County deputies responded,… Read more “Men wearing gas masks hold up N. Harris County IHOP”

    August 5, 2014August 5, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Woman: 3-story ‘female man-cave’ burglarized in The Woodlands

    Entrepreneur Theresa Roemer recently gave KHOU 11 News a peek inside her glamorous 3,000 square foot closet inside her home in The Woodlands. However, a burglar hit… Read more “Woman: 3-story ‘female man-cave’ burglarized in The Woodlands”

    August 2, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

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