Oak Ridge beat South Houston 3-2 on Thursday to open play in the Deer Park Tournament. The War Eagles (6-0-1) established a 3-0 lead before South Houston added two goals in the final 10 minutes. Allen Jaimes scored first, then Luis Vargas made it 2-0 off an assist from Tanner Metz. Vargas assisted the third...
The two YMCA locations in The Woodlands will continue to host blood donation events in 2021, with a slate of opportunities for locals to donate blood every month. There will also be more free food give-away events, too, to assist local families in need of groceries and other goods. Roxanne… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Angelica Sammons finds her zen in the kitchen. “I don’t have to think about it, it’s just instinctual. When I’m cooking, it’s just like putting on a shoe for me,” she said. The North Montgomery County restaurateur has operated The Hidden Gem Diner in the Texaco Station on FM 830… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
After a year marked by navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, officials in the city of Oak Ridge North in south Montgomery County are looking ahead to 2021 as projects continue and business development efforts increase. Oak Ridge North City Manager Heather Neeley said some of the highest priority projects include improvements… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Martial arts schools around the region are teaming up to fight an uptick in human trafficking with free self-defense classes Saturday. “Pay attention and be aware,” said Tisha Butler, ower and head instructor at The Way Family Dojo in Magnolia. “It is a lot of fun to kind of learn the cool ninja moves that...
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, 12-year-old Ruth Schoppe has looked for ways to continue serving the community. Schoppe, who lives in the Graystone Hills neighborhood, is a part of the American Heritage Girls program, chapter AHGTX 1230. According to her dad, Kevin, the group focuses on faith, family, self development, citizenship and community service for young...
We are halfway through the first month of 2021 and are still being plagued by COVID-19, but I have some good news concerning our beloved Lake Conroe. Fish are being stocked that we have sorely needed. There are a number of factors governing the aquatic health of the lake and the fish population. from Houston...
Positive feedback from participants in the COVID-altered Taste of the Town event has led local organizers to extend the special dining promotion through Feb. 11. In a press release, officials from The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce announced the two-week extension of the event, citing “incredible feedback.” The event is normally hosted on one day...
The Woodlands Township lost long-time human resources director and manager Susan Welbes in mid-December and now the search is on to replace her. Nick Wolda, director of communications for The Woodlands, confirmed a temporary human resources manager has been retained to fill in until Welbes’ replacement is hired and begins work. from Houston Chronicleclick here...
A new market has popped up in Conroe near Magnolia. Event organizer Mary Middlebrook said the Oak Ridge Pop Up Market outgrew the Woodridge Plaza parking lot area, which led her to open the new Woodlands Square Market off FM 1488 on Saturday. “It was the perfect venue for it… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...