The Woodlands Township’s new safe transit program, #SitSafe, has been adopted by eight regional transit partners as the annual commuting options awareness month gets underway. Ruthanne Haut, the deputy director for community services overseeing transit and infrastructure for The Woodlands, said the social media campaign idea theorized by a millennial… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
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Conroe ISD counselors help families navigate COVID struggles
Since the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools last semester, counselors at Conroe ISD have seen an increase in students experiencing stress from isolation and families in need of basic necessities. The services provided by the counselors at CISD haven’t changed, but the demand has gone up and the delivery has been… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Montgomery to host virtual tax rate hearing this month
The city of Montgomery will hold a virtual public hearing this month to discuss keeping the same property tax rate despite a projected loss in sales tax revenue. The city officials passed the tax rate at 40 cents per $100 valuation, which is the same rate passed in 2018 and 2019. from Houston Chronicleclick here...
FOOTBALL: Montgomery County Preview: Sept. 3-5
Splendora (0-1): The Wildcats opened the 2020 with a 65-33 loss at Typer Chapel Hill last Friday night. The 65 points allowed were the most since allowing 75 to Baytown Lee last season. The Wildcats rushing attack was strong against Chapel Hill as Zane Obregon rushed for 190 yards and Andrew Hernandez totaled 141 yards....
Montgomery County youth shelter turns to community for help during COVID
With the cancellation of its annual fundraisers, the Montgomery County Youth Services and its BridgeWay Shelter is asking the community for help. Currently, the BridgeWay shelter in Conroe is in the midst of constructing two new buildings that will double the capacity when complete. The project has taken longer than anticipated, in part due to...
Roundups: BBQ joint preps for grand opening in New Caney this weekend
Pit Row Pit Stop is hosting a grand opening for their New Caney restaurant by hosting assorted events and a school supply drive the weekend of Sept. 4. The eatery features a breakfast and lunch menu with barbecue in addition to old style American diner food and ice cream sundaes. from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Ortus Solutions Releases Final Version of ColdBox 6
THE WOODLANDS, Texas (PRWEB) September 02, 2020. After a year of work, Ortus Solutions, Corp announced the final release of ColdBox 6. ColdBox, a conventions-based MVC Framework, provides a set of reusable code and tools that can be used to increase development productivity, as well as a development standard for working in team environments. The...
Man kills himself after shooting ex’s boyfriend multiple times in Magnolia
A man on Tuesday died in Magnolia by a self-inflicted gunshot, leaving his former girlfriend’s boyfriend hospitalized after shooting him multiple times, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. After a 10:35 p.m. call to 911, officers found Shawn Cochran, 50, dead in a bedroom after shooting himself at his… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Woodlands to host Labor Day drive-in fireworks show
Local residents are accustomed to fireworks shows several times a year in The Woodlands, notably on the Fourth of July and Labor Day holidays. In an effort to follow tradition despite the limitations brought on by the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic, township Parks and Recreation Department staff managed to host a 4th of July fireworks...
VOLLEYBALL: Montgomery has big goals with returning roster
When younger players get a chance to play early, it can benefit a team in the long run. Montgomery lost seven seniors from last year, but return many key components and that gives third-year coach Kayli Kerr hope that 2020 could yield a district championship. The Lady Bears were 12-32… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...








