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Pandemic may cut costs on new projects for Willis ISD

Pandemic may cut costs on new projects for Willis ISD

The COVID-19 pandemic may save the Willis Independent School District money on recently approved bond projects anticipated to begin construction early next year. The school district began making its priority list for the $100.15 million bond package approved in the November election. The pandemic originally threw a curve ball at… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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New Magnolia barbershop serves up more than a haircut

New Magnolia barbershop serves up more than a haircut

There’s a new business in town that wants to offer customers a unique haircut experience. A new ManBasics Speakeasy Barbershop has opened in Magnolia where two co-founders continue to build success on beard oils and minimalism for men despite the novel coronavirus pandemic. Co-Founders Damon Henrichs and Tobe Bashor opened… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Boerne Geneva stuns TWCA for third straight year

Boerne Geneva stuns TWCA for third straight year

THE WOODLANDS — The Woodlands Christan Academy’s old nemesis struck again Saturday afternoon in the postseason. For the third straight year, Boerne Geneva ended the Warriors’ season and this one stung just as much as the last two despite the fact that it happened in the first round. The Eagles… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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BOYS HOOPS: TWCA rolls past St. Pius X in home opener

BOYS HOOPS: TWCA rolls past St. Pius X in home opener

THE WOODLANDS — The defending TAPPS state champion The Woodlands Christian Academy made its home debut Saturday afternoon. The Warriors took control of things early against St. Pius X and turned the Panthers away on a 60-33 victory. The Warriors up their record to 2-0 before a busy stretch next… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Huffman Hargrave rolls past Brazosport in area round

Huffman Hargrave rolls past Brazosport in area round

SPLENDORA — Huffman Hargrave senior Caleb Pierson wanted his senior season to be special to him and his teammates. Pierson, a captain, was upset with last season’s outcome in the area round against Palestine, when the Falcons walked off the field disappointed with a loss. It’s what motivated them all… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Porter earns huge win over Magnolia West

Porter earns huge win over Magnolia West

NEW CANEY — The playoffs officially start next month, but the Porter Spartans have been treating every week like it’s started already after falling back three games early in District 8-5A (Div. I). With that mentality, the Spartans keep surviving and advancing. Sophomore Joshua Evans-Pickens was the catalyst against Magnolia… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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HOOPS ROUNDUP: Magnolia boys top Conroe; Splendora girls beat Montgomery

HOOPS ROUNDUP: Magnolia boys top Conroe; Splendora girls beat Montgomery

Mykala Moore’s 30-point effort lifted Splendora to a 50-43 win over Montgomery on Friday night. The Ladycats (5-0) also got seven points from Melaney Owens in the win. Splendora is at Porter on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Montgomery’s next game is after the Thanksgiving break at home against John Cooper at 6 p.m. on December...

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Slate of holiday happenings set for The Woodlands

Slate of holiday happenings set for The Woodlands

The 2020 holiday season will be like no other due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however local shopping center, businesses and communities are planning to make the season as merry as is possible. Following is a run-down of holiday happenings in The Woodlands in the coming weeks. Ice Rink opens for… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Volleyball: Magnolia sweeps Porter in bi-district playoffs

Volleyball: Magnolia sweeps Porter in bi-district playoffs

SPRING — On to the next one. Magnolia continued its breakthrough season and scorching two-month run with a 25-12, 25-12, 25-20 victory over Porter in the Region III-5A bi-district playoffs Thursday night at Klein Oak High School. The postseason triumph was the first for the Lady Bulldogs (16-7) since 2016… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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VOLLEYBALL: Montgomery falls to College Station in bi-district round

VOLLEYBALL: Montgomery falls to College Station in bi-district round

MONTGOMERY — After earning a share of the District 20-5A title and getting back to the playoffs, Montgomery saw its season end in a 25-12, 25-21, 25-21 sweep against College Station on Tuesday night. The Bears (15-8) placed eighth in District 20-5A last season and climbed the standings to the… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...