Woodforest Bank Stadium has seen many athletic accomplishments since its opening in 2008. This year has been different, however, as the Conroe ISD venue has been used as a COVID-19 testing site and hosted socially-distanced graduations. Things will look more normal Thursday night as Grand Oaks and Caney Creek kick… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
The Woodlands got a fight before ultimately taking down College Station 25-23, 25-12, 23-25, 25-17 at home Tuesday. The Lady Highlanders (4-0), ranked No. 2 in Class 6A by the TGCA, got key contributions from many players in the win. Clara Brower paced the offense with 46 assists and added… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
The two co-owners of the new YogaSix studio in Creekside Park are hoping the newly opened yoga venue will provide local residents with needed relaxation, down-time and plenty of downward dog opportunities as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Opened in August, The Woodlands location of national yoga franchise YogaSix is the… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Will Butler is a musician who grew up in The Woodlands and the grandson of big band legend Alvino Rey. Butler and his brother Win are in the band Arcade Fire, and Will Butler also has released two solo albums. Will Butler has no plan B. Fortunately his day job… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Willis High School was put under a shelter in place order Monday after a bomb threat was called into the school alleging that an explosive device was located in the school’s back parking lot. The school and parking lot were declared safe by 9:30 a.m. and students returned to their regular schedules. from Houston Chronicleclick...
Following a pair of 5-5 seasons, Magnolia returned to the playoffs last year when Craig Martin took over as the head coach. The Bulldogs went 8-4 overall, and those four blemishes on their record came against elite competition. Magnolia fell to Class 5A Div. I champion Shadow Creek and perennial state contender Highland Park in...
The nonprofit organization Sisterhood and donors have gifted a new playground to 23 foster girls living at The Treehouse Center in Conroe. A group of volunteers installed and presented the new playground to the girls, who are between the ages of 5-14. “It went amazing, the girls were so excited,” Sisterhood Founder and Interior Designer...
Splendora, a Class 4A, played up two levels Saturday morning and took a 26-24, 15-25, 26-24, 25-16 at Class 6A Conroe. Splendora (15-4) caps the week a perfect 3-0 after winning another non-district match at Madisonville Friday night. Splendora got a double-double by senior Melaney Owens who had 13 kills… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
MAGNOLIA — Dropping the first two sets was never the plan for Oak Ridge, of course. But that’s exactly where the Lady War Eagles found themselves Saturday morning against Magnolia – with their backs against the wall. The team responded in resounding fashion, however, winning three consecutive sets and earning… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Since the news of Willis’ jump to Class 6A broke, the messaging from coach Michael Wall, paraphrased, has been the same: bring it on. The Wildkats enter their third year under Wall with the new challenge of playing in District 13-6A alongside five Conroe ISD schools: College Park, Conroe, Grand Oaks, Oak Ridge and The...