NORTH HOUSTON, TX -  (Nov. 14, 2023) – The National Center for Education Statistics reported that 64% of undergraduate students who started at four-year institutions take six years to earn a bachelor’s degree. Taking one or two classes at Lone Star College this winter can help them graduate on time. “Lone Star College is a great choice for four-year university students who want to continue their education while at home for the winter break,” said Dwight L. Smith, III, Ed.D., LSC vice chancellor, Academic and Workforce Success. “We encourage you to catch up or get ahe ..read more

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (November 13, 2023) – The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center, located at 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, Texas, 77380, is open daily beginning Saturday, November 18, 2023, for the holiday season.  "The Woodlands Ice Rink is not just about skating; it's a winter wonderland waiting for you to explore,” said Township Chairman Dr. Ann K. Snyder. “With a state-of-the-art lighting and sound system, the ice rink is the perfect location for parties and holiday fun in The Woodlands." Skate sessions are two (2) hours and admission is $15 for ages six (6) and up. Age ..read more

SPRING, TX – Nov. 14, 2023 – When Carl Wunsche Sr. High School Class of 2021 graduate Zahra Rizvi first learned that she had been selected by the Huntsman Scholarship Program as one of its first-ever recipients from Spring ISD, she was excited for how the $20,000 scholarship would help her achieve her dream of becoming the first person in her family to attend and graduate from college.  What she didn’t realize at the time was that, in pursuing the scholarship, she was opening the door to other opportunities for her future, ones she could never have anticipated at the time. “Both of ..read more

SPRING, TX – Nov. 14, 2023 – Spring ISD students will soon have access to cutting-edge technology and hands-on learning through a new partnership with ExxonMobil.  The ExxonMobil Foundation and Spring ISD have signed a memorandum of understanding that would establish the partnership that would extend existing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programming in the district. Dr. Sheneeta White, a STEM Program Manager with ExxonMobil, and Katherine Taylor, a Program Manager with the ExxonMobil Foundation, gave a presentation on Thursday to the district’s Board of Trustees at t ..read more

CONROE, TEXAS (November 10, 2023) – The Conroe ISD Police Department will be collecting items for the 22nd annual Children in Santa’s Dreams Toy Drive beginning Monday, November 13, through Friday, December 8 at 29 Conroe ISD campus locations.  New, unwrapped toys will be collected for boys and girls of all ages. These gifts will be wrapped and given to families who, without support, may not otherwise have a wonderful Christmas. Last year, Children in Santa’s Dreams provided gifts to 1,196 children in 551 families. Since 2002, the program has helped make 15 ..read more

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (November 8, 2023) – Unofficial results for The Woodlands Township Board of Directors election are now posted on the Township’s website. All results are unofficial until the election is canvassed at The Woodlands Township Board of Directors meeting, currently scheduled for 4 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2023, at The Woodlands Township Town Hall.   Candidates: Position #5 Montgomery County Votes Harris County Votes Total Shelley Sekula-Gibbs 7,949 892 8,841 Tricia Danto 7,719 648 8,367 Candidates: Position #6 Montgomery County Votes ..read more

The Woodlands, Texas — Nov. 8, 2023 – Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital has earned an ‘A’ safety rating in Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care.   “This recognition is an outstanding achievement that demonstrates our dedication to safety, quality, service, and innovation in the delivery of patient care,” said Debbie Sukin, executive vice president of Houston Methodist, chief executive officer of Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital. “National recognitions like this w ..read more

By Abbey Mason & Avery Burke, Juniors at Oak Ridge High School  Photos by Andrew Stewart, Conroe ISD Communications CONROE, TEXAS (November 8, 2023) – Homecoming mums, a favorite Texas high school tradition, are back and bigger and better than ever. This year, Oak Ridge High School is going for a Guinness Book World Record with an approximately 125-foot tall homecoming mum.  “Floral teachers all over the state of Texas are making paper ones of their school colors, and I thought it was cool, so I told Mrs. (Theresa) Neman about it, and she said let's go big or go home, so n ..read more

SPRING, TX – Nov. 8, 2023 – The Spring Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Gordon M. Anderson Leadership Center, 16717 Ella Blvd. The meeting will be streamed via Zoom. The agenda includes a review of items that will be presented to the board for approval at the regular board meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14 also to be streamed via Zoom. Presentations of note on Thursday will include a board update on the district's Strategic Plan Opportunities Priority, and the board’s consideration of approving the proposed Memorandum of ..read more

THE WOODLANDS, TX - Epilepsy Foundation Texas is excited to announce the 2023 Texas Epilepsy Walk on Saturday, November 18th at Rob Fleming Park in The Woodlands, Texas. We invite you to join us for our walk that raises dollars and awareness for Epilepsy Foundation Texas' programs and services such as camps, medical clinics, mental health services, and education.  This year, we also celebrate our 40th anniversary, as the Foundation remembers fondly its beginning in 1983 and looks forward to a strong future supporting the epilepsy community in The Woodlands area for many years to come. J ..read more