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    (video) Lone Star College – Fire Science

    July 10, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    New Miss Texas is UT student and professional ballerina

    University of Texas pre-med student Monique Evans has been crowned Miss Texas 2014 and will compete for the Miss America title later this year. The dancer will… Read more “New Miss Texas is UT student and professional ballerina”

    July 10, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Rodeo, Texans have $66M plan to demolish dome

    The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and the NFL’s Houston Texans have devised a $66 million plan to demolish the vacant Astrodome and turn the site into… Read more “Rodeo, Texans have $66M plan to demolish dome”

    July 10, 2014July 10, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    VW of The Woodlands: Quality cars and customer service

    The values and vision that Volkswagen of The Woodlands has are those of excellent customer service and a duty towards the community. Volkswagen of The Woodlands has served… Read more “VW of The Woodlands: Quality cars and customer service”

    July 9, 2014July 9, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Johnny Was plans Market Street location

    Johnny Was will open its first Houston-area location at Market Street next spring. The Boho-chic boutique offers six collections of clothing and accessories. These include the signature… Read more “Johnny Was plans Market Street location”

    July 9, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Head, neck trauma led to Lake Conroe drowning

    The official cause of death of 21-year-old Elliot Richoux has been ruled as a drowning, exasperated by severe head and neck trauma from diving into roughly 5… Read more “Head, neck trauma led to Lake Conroe drowning”

    July 9, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Seaweed gone wild – Why are Texas beaches covered in ick?

    Since spring, Texas beaches have struggled to cope with record amounts of seaweed washing onshore. Stinky, rotting mats of sargassum disgust tourists, and they appear to put… Read more “Seaweed gone wild – Why are Texas beaches covered in ick?”

    July 8, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    The Woodlands Children’s Museum to hold 4th anniversary celebration on July 11

    Join The Woodlands Children’s Museum for birthday cake and a day of magic, music and fun. The museum will celebrate its fourth anniversary from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.… Read more “The Woodlands Children’s Museum to hold 4th anniversary celebration on July 11”

    July 8, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Dinning: Yucatan Taco Stand and Tequila Bar offers variety of Latin-inspired foods and drinks

    During the week, families and professionals alike populate its tables. Children come with their parents to broaden their palates; businesspeople partake in a quick lunch of tacos… Read more “Dinning: Yucatan Taco Stand and Tequila Bar offers variety of Latin-inspired foods and drinks”

    July 8, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Baseball: Friends remember former Tech BB player Elliot Richoux

    Sadness strikes the Texas Tech community. Former Red Raider baseball player Elliot Richoux died while celebrating the fourth of July at a lake. Friends close to Richoux… Read more “Baseball: Friends remember former Tech BB player Elliot Richoux”

    July 8, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    THE FUTURE OF Sam Houston State University: Woodlands Center getting bigger, busier

    Satellite campus in Montgomery County sees student group and services grow, new nursing wing open More and more students are taking advantage of Sam Houston State University’s course… Read more “THE FUTURE OF Sam Houston State University: Woodlands Center getting bigger, busier”

    July 7, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Chick-fil-A – The Woodlands

    Cow Appreciation Day is THIS Friday, July 11th ALL DAY! Come dressed in your best bovine-so fine-outfit! We will award you with a free MEAL if you… Read more “Chick-fil-A – The Woodlands”

    July 7, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    16th Annual YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge Sept. 25-28

    The date for the 16th Annual YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge “Presented by Aon Hewitt” is September 25 – 28, 2014. The 4 day event is held at Northshore… Read more “16th Annual YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge Sept. 25-28”

    July 7, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Baseball: Remembering Elliot Richoux

    The Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, July 9, at 3 pm at Crossroads Baptist Church, located at 5000 College Park Drive. In Lieu of flowers,… Read more “Baseball: Remembering Elliot Richoux”

    July 7, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Baseball: The Woodlands mourns after Richoux’s death

    The Woodlands High School baseball community is mourning the loss of 21-year-old Elliot Richoux, who died while swimming at Lake Conroe on Friday. Richoux was an all-state… Read more “Baseball: The Woodlands mourns after Richoux’s death”

    July 5, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Former Woodlands High School & Texas Tech baseball player Elliot Richoux dies in Lake Conroe swimming accident

    Elliot Richoux, who played one season at Texas Tech after an All-America year at Howard College, died Friday on Lake Conroe after jumping off a dock during… Read more “Former Woodlands High School & Texas Tech baseball player Elliot Richoux dies in Lake Conroe swimming accident”

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

    Fireworks light up night sky, dazzle crowd at Red, Hot & Blue Fest

    John Wozyiak’s 5-year-old daughter Jodi couldn’t stop bouncing in his lap as she waited anxiously for this year’s Red, Hot & Blue Festival’s fireworks show to begin… Read more “Fireworks light up night sky, dazzle crowd at Red, Hot & Blue Fest”

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

    Humble ISD hires new Summer Creek High Principal

    Humble Independent School District has named Nolan Correa as Summer Creek High School Principal. Correa comes to Summer Creek High School from Fort Sumner Municipal Schools in… Read more “Humble ISD hires new Summer Creek High Principal”

    July 5, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Registration begins for Run Thru the Woods

    Local runners, joggers, walkers and donators will all have a chance to contribute to their local YMCA this coming Thanksgiving for the 25th year in a row.… Read more “Registration begins for Run Thru the Woods”

    July 5, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Wreck on Gosling road kills one driver

    A two-vehicle crash in The Woodlands has left one man dead after he lost control on Gosling road, south of Flintridge on Thursday around 5:15 in the… Read more “Wreck on Gosling road kills one driver”

    July 5, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

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