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    Blue Mug Café: A friendly, neighborhood fast casual restaurant to enjoy at any time of day.

    With an inviting, casual and comfortable setting, Blue Mug Café is set right at the intersection of Woodlands Parkway and FM 2978 and features a full menu… Read more “Blue Mug Café: A friendly, neighborhood fast casual restaurant to enjoy at any time of day.”

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

    iWatch Hitting Wrists for $200 in September

    Rumors around Apple’s purported iWatch have run rampant for months, but the iPhone maker’s first wearable could be close to getting an official price and release date.… Read more “iWatch Hitting Wrists for $200 in September”

    June 6, 2014June 6, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Lone Star’s music program opens doors for students

    Several graduates from Lone Star College-Montgomery’s dynamic music program are taking their education and experience “on the road” as transfer students. Approximately 20 music students from LSC-Montgomery are transferring… Read more “Lone Star’s music program opens doors for students”

    June 5, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Pure Healthy Eatery offers alternatives to average fare

    PURE Healthy Eatery is positioned right in the heart of one of Texas’ most health conscious and active communities – The Woodlands. With its hike and bike… Read more “Pure Healthy Eatery offers alternatives to average fare”

    June 5, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    News: More Grogan’s Mill Road lanes closed this weekend

    Grogan’s Mill Road and Research Forest Drive will see more road closures this summer, as the San Jacinto River Authority continues its water pipeline project throughout The… Read more “News: More Grogan’s Mill Road lanes closed this weekend”

    June 4, 2014June 5, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Memorial Hermann awards $25,000 in scholarships to hospital volunteers

    The Auxiliary at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital recently held its Junior Volunteer Banquet to recognize graduating high school seniors and out-going officers. Each year, part of… Read more “Memorial Hermann awards $25,000 in scholarships to hospital volunteers”

    June 4, 2014June 5, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    (video) Memorial Day 2014 in the Woodlands

    Thank you to all the men and women who stood up to fight for our freedoms. Take a look at how our community honors local hero’s at… Read more “(video) Memorial Day 2014 in the Woodlands”

    June 2, 2014June 2, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Elaine Turner – The Woodlands Market Street

    A Texas woman with a chic cosmopolitan sense, Elaine Turner combines her love of exotic travels and colorful spaces, creating a collection of luxury handbags and shoes for every… Read more “Elaine Turner – The Woodlands Market Street”

    June 2, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    (video) Red Bull wingsuit flyers zip across the Manhattan skyline at 120mph

    Bull Air Force with their wingsuits strapped on swooped past the Manhattan skyscrapers at 120mph before landing on a barge in the Hudson River. Though wingsuit flying… Read more “(video) Red Bull wingsuit flyers zip across the Manhattan skyline at 120mph”

    June 2, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Oak Ridge HS grads seize the day, future

    Valedictorian Donnielle Jones plans to major in biomedical engineering at North Carolina State and hopes to eventually study abroad in Australia. Her message to classmates was to… Read more “Oak Ridge HS grads seize the day, future”

    June 1, 2014June 2, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    News: Proposed $40 million settlement set for NCAA players

    A $40 million settlement has been completed that will pay college football and basketball players dating to 2003 for the use of their likenesses in NCAA-branded video… Read more “News: Proposed $40 million settlement set for NCAA players”

    June 1, 2014June 3, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    News: Body recovered near site of missing teen swimmer near Conroe

    A body of a teenage swimmer was recovered Sunday morning from the San Jacinto River south of Conroe. Jared Brimhall, 18, was found dead near the Magnolia… Read more “News: Body recovered near site of missing teen swimmer near Conroe”

    June 1, 2014June 2, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Teen disappears while swimming in rain-swollen San Jacinto River

    By Jet Ski, boat, helicopter, and on foot, search and rescue crews were looking for any sign of a missing teenager in the San Jacinto River near… Read more “Teen disappears while swimming in rain-swollen San Jacinto River”

    May 29, 2014May 30, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Houston Methodist to build Woodlands hospital, Medical Center tower

    Houston Methodist officials announced plans Thursday to build a new 193-bed hospital in The Woodlands, plus a 390-bed tower at its Hospital campus in the Texas Medical… Read more “Houston Methodist to build Woodlands hospital, Medical Center tower”

    May 29, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    More homes expected to meet demand near planned Exxon Mobil site

    A homebuilder announced Wednesday that it plans to build a 500-home community to help meet the expected demand from the activities of Exxon Mobil and other energy… Read more “More homes expected to meet demand near planned Exxon Mobil site”

    May 28, 2014June 6, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Trina Turk to open first Houston-area store

    Designer Trina Turk is set to open her first Houston-area store at Market Street in The Woodlands on June 6. The Trina Turk store will include women’s… Read more “Trina Turk to open first Houston-area store”

    May 27, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    The Woodlands 2014 Memorial Day Ceremony Photo Gallery

    Click HERE to view entire Photo Gallery  

    May 27, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Real Cost Commercial: (video) “Your Teeth”

    May 27, 2014May 27, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    The community salutes our military this Memorial Day weekend

    May is Military Appreciation Month and the community will be honoring the troops in a number of ways, as Memorial Day approaches. The most poignant salute will… Read more “The community salutes our military this Memorial Day weekend”

    May 21, 2014May 22, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    You Can Now Link Two Mini Jamboxes for Superb Stereo Sound

    The Mini Jambox gets some bigger mojo thanks to a new software update rolling out today. Owners of Jawbone’s diminutive $130 speaker can download a new firmware… Read more “You Can Now Link Two Mini Jamboxes for Superb Stereo Sound”

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

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