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Justice Department settles with Texas-based furniture and appliances chain for charging servicemembers excess interest

Justice Department settles with Texas-based furniture and appliances chain for charging servicemembers excess interest

The Justice Department reached an agreement today with Conn Credit I, LP, Conn Appliances, Inc. and Conn’s, Inc. (Conn’s), to resolve allegations that they violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by charging at least 184 servicemembers excess interest on their purchases. Conn’s, a furniture, mattress, electronics, and appliance store… from therockwalltimesclick here to view...

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Through The Lens: TWCA Fall 2020 Media Day

Through The Lens: TWCA Fall 2020 Media Day

The VYPE Media team traveled out to the The Woodlands Christian Academy earlier this year for the TWCA 2020 Fall Media Day. The athletes were socially-distanced and masked-up as VYPE captured images of the top football and volleyball players, cross country runners, cheerleaders and trainers. Check out some of our… from Click2Houston.comclick here to view...

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6 Township board candidates slated for Farmers Market booth

6 Township board candidates slated for Farmers Market booth

Local residents and voters in The Woodlands will be able to ‘meet and greet’ six candidate for four seats on the township Board of Directors at a voter awareness booth Saturday at The Woodlands Farmers Market. Three confirmed attendees are vying for the Positon 1 seat on the board with a single candidate from the...

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Learn about K9 PW Training and Boarding, a facility in The Woodlands area that offers coaching, lodging for local dogs

Learn about K9 PW Training and Boarding, a facility in The Woodlands area that offers coaching, lodging for local dogs

Owner and operator Manuel Buchanan is joined by his wife and two daughters when training dogs. (Courtesy K9 PW Training and Boarding) Now is the chance to help your local community succeed. Become a Patron by contributing to Community Impact Newspaper and gain daily insight into what’s happening in your own backyard. Thank you for...

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WOODLANDS HIGH VOLLYBALL PLAYER REUNITED WITH PARAMEDICS WHO SAVED HER LIFE

WOODLANDS HIGH VOLLYBALL PLAYER REUNITED WITH PARAMEDICS WHO SAVED HER LIFE

In May of 2020, Julieta Valdes, a 16-year-old freshman at The Woodlands High School, was working out with her sister in their home when she collapsed. Fortunately, her family knew just what to do: they called 911 and followed MCHD ALARM Medic III Scott McCully’s instructions closely. They performed CPR, along with McCully counting with...

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Peggie Miller: The Woodlands Show Chorus postpones annual performance

Peggie Miller: The Woodlands Show Chorus postpones annual performance

Although generally an unpleasant word, “postponed” does sound a bit better than the cold, hard “canceled.”. And so it is with hope that The Woodlands Show Chorus announces a new date for its annual fundraiser extravaganza that already was postponed twice. The title has been enhanced a bit, too, according to member Brenda Anderson. from...

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YMCAs in Woodlands hosting blood donation events through December

YMCAs in Woodlands hosting blood donation events through December

As the COVID pandemic continues, so does the heightened need for blood donations across the nation. The folks at the two YMCA locations in The Woodlands are doing their part to help, hosting blood drives two to three times per month through the end of the year at both facilities. from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Knight runners hit the course

Knight runners hit the course

The Faith Academy cross country team got back to racing and opened the regular season by competing at The Woodlands Christian Meet last Saturday. 16 teams and 82 runners fought for the top spot in the male varsity race around the 3.2-mile course that turned to mud in some spots due to a recent rainstorm....

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WBA Scholarship Recipients Committed to Community

WBA Scholarship Recipients Committed to Community

THE WOODLANDS, TX – The Woodlands Bar Association (WBA) proudly announces four 2020 scholarship recipients. While the Bar has traditionally only offered three scholarships to Montgomery County graduating seniors, the WBA is excited to announce the addition of a fourth scholarship geared towards graduating seniors who are dedicated to community services. from hellowoodlands.comclick here to...

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Township launches first Rocket League eSports tournament

Township launches first Rocket League eSports tournament

THE WOODLANDS, TX –The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the kickoff of its first eSports tournament. ESports is an organized, multiplayer video game competition, and those brand new to eSports and experienced gamers alike will find a spot in The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation’s brand new 2V2 Rocket League...