Oak Ridge sophomore Jasmine Handy didn’t have any notations next to her name in the scorebook for the first 31 minutes Tuesday night. Playing Montgomery in a… Read more “Girls Basketball: Handy’s two late buckets lift Oak Ridge past Montgomery”
Boys Basketball: The Woodlands tops Aldine Nimitz, 66-59
Though the ending wasn’t pretty, The Woodlands successfully bounced back from a loss to Klein Collins a week ago, with a 66-59 home win over Aldine Nimitz… Read more “Boys Basketball: The Woodlands tops Aldine Nimitz, 66-59”
Police arrest three meth couriers as part of undercover operation
Three drug couriers were arrested following an undercover operation Friday. Jesus Gutierrez-Vargas, 18, Misael Gutierrez-Cortes, 23, and Jesus Maldonado-Penaloza, 41, were taken into custody for first degree… Read more “Police arrest three meth couriers as part of undercover operation”
Woodlands retailers see growth in holiday shopping
With cars circling parking lots in search of the rare open spot and crowds of shoppers shuffling by towering Christmas trees, red coffee cups clutched in one… Read more “Woodlands retailers see growth in holiday shopping”
Football: League champion The Woodlands dominates All-District 16-6A football squad
It was a banner football season for The Woodlands Highlanders, and that was certainly reflected in voting for the All-District 16-6A team released on Monday. The Highlanders,… Read more “Football: League champion The Woodlands dominates All-District 16-6A football squad”
Couple turns Woodlands waitress’ bad night into one she will never forget
What started as a bad day for a waitress in the Woodlands turned out to be a night she’ll never forget. Paige Valles was waiting tables at a… Read more “Couple turns Woodlands waitress’ bad night into one she will never forget”
Football: Kidd takes second at Scholar Athlete of the Year Awards
When College Park’s season was cut short by Spring in the middle of November it was just another valley on the Roller coaster year for coach and… Read more “Football: Kidd takes second at Scholar Athlete of the Year Awards”
Football: Milligan has stellar senior season, bolsters Cavalier’s defense
If you found yourself in the stands for even just one College Park football game over the past two seasons, chance are you hear “Number 43, Sean… Read more “Football: Milligan has stellar senior season, bolsters Cavalier’s defense”
Gerards brought championship-caliber wrestling to The Woodlands
Eighteen years ago, Brett Gerard and his wife Jennifer moved to Houston from Virginia. Two years later, they welcomed home their first son, Nik, followed by his… Read more “Gerards brought championship-caliber wrestling to The Woodlands”
Football: Austin Westlake tops Atascocita in Class 6A state quarterfinals
Austin Westlake quarterback Sam Ehlinger accounted for more than 400 yards as the Chaparrals knocked off Atascocita 49-28 on Saturday at the Berry Center in the Class… Read more “Football: Austin Westlake tops Atascocita in Class 6A state quarterfinals”
Wrestling: Grapplers endure challenges of The Woodlands Invitational
For wrestling programs looking for an early gauge and to grapple with some tough opponents, The Woodlands Invitational is the place to be the first weekend in… Read more “Wrestling: Grapplers endure challenges of The Woodlands Invitational”
Cross Country: The Woodlands finish sixth at Nike Cross Nationals
The Woodlands ran very well in the 2015 Nike Cross Nationals race at Glendoveer Golf Course in Portland, Ore. The Highlanders had three runners place in the… Read more “Cross Country: The Woodlands finish sixth at Nike Cross Nationals”
Boys Basketball: Atascocita outsprints Klein Collins for Phillips 66 Katy Classic crown
Atascocita High School had two state-caliber teams playing Dec. 5. While the football Eagles came up short in their regional final against Lake Travis, ending an outstanding… Read more “Boys Basketball: Atascocita outsprints Klein Collins for Phillips 66 Katy Classic crown”
Woodlands HS Alumni Ricketts, Named to NSCAA All-Mid-Atlantic Region First Team
Ricketts became the sixth different Navy women’s soccer player to garner first team all-region laurels Navy women’s soccer senior Lexi Ricketts (The Woodlands, Texas) earned First Team… Read more “Woodlands HS Alumni Ricketts, Named to NSCAA All-Mid-Atlantic Region First Team”
Cross Country: The Woodlands reach Portland for Nike Cross Nationals
After a 22nd place finish as a team last year at the Nike Cross Nationals, it can only get better for The Woodlands Cross Country team this… Read more “Cross Country: The Woodlands reach Portland for Nike Cross Nationals”
Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn speaks at John Cooper School’s Signatures Author Series
Whether it was the plot-twisting novel or the edge-of-your-seat film, “Gone Girl” got America talking. Award-winning novelist Gillian Flynn, author of the New York Times Bestseller “Gone… Read more “Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn speaks at John Cooper School’s Signatures Author Series”
Volleyball: College Park’s Kennedi Smith named All-District 16-6A MVP
College Park senior Kennedi Smith was recently named Most Valuable Player to lead the honorees of District 16-6A volleyball this season. Smith, who signed last month to… Read more “Volleyball: College Park’s Kennedi Smith named All-District 16-6A MVP”
Wrestling: High school tournament at The Woodlands has something for everyone
More than 30 schools sent wrestlers to The Woodlands High School’s two-day tournament, and the extravaganza’s opening rounds Friday evening had something for everyone. There were lightning-quick… Read more “Wrestling: High school tournament at The Woodlands has something for everyone”
Good news: U.S. economy adds another 211,000 jobs
The economy is maintaining momentum. The U.S. economy added 211,000 jobs in November, a solid gain that likely means the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates later… Read more “Good news: U.S. economy adds another 211,000 jobs”
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