Conroe ISD plans on keeping a virtual school option in 2021 if given approval by the Texas Education Agency. At its monthly board meeting Tuesday the district named a principal for its CISD Virtual Academy. “We have many students — about 11,000 students — this year that are learning remotely…. from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
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GIRLS GOLF: Montgomery wins 20-5A; Lake Creek has first regional qualifier
MAGNOLIA — A district title is never the end goal for the Montgomery girls golf team, but it’s always the starting point. The Lady Bears took their first postseason step by claiming the District 20-5A championship Wednesday at Lake Windcrest Golf Club. Since Montgomery’s program first competed in 1990-91, the… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Growth takes off for Conroe Regional Airport
The Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport is continuing to see growth and Airport Director James Brown says bringing some important maintenance work in house will be important to improving efficiencies. During a presentation to county commissioners Tuesday, Brown said since 2011 operations at the airport have increased 50 percent. He noted… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
2 of Woodlands ‘Big 6’ events canceled as COVID persists
After the postponement of the Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas Triathlon was announced on March 16, officials in The Woodlands had one consensus feeling: “disappointed.”. The race could still occur later in the year — organizers have said possibly in October — but with no make up date announced, the race and the $13 million in...
Sexual assault of child allegations made against gymnastics instructor
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the possible sexual assault of a child by an employee at a children’s gymnastics facility in The Woodlands area. The owner of Maximum Athletics, at 28519 Sweetgum in Magnolia, informed sheriff’s deputies on Friday of a student making allegations about what was thought to be an improper relationship...
Developer looks to renovate old Montgomery County Hospital property
A young medical student once asked Dr. Walter “Wally” Wilkerson if he’d ever experienced a miracle?. He thought for a minute and then said, “Why yes” and told the young student about the time he felt like he experienced a miracle at the Montgomery County Hospital on First Street in Conroe. from Houston Chronicleclick here...
Before and after: Kitchen update in The Woodlands includes function and style
Lorena and Terry Kubera bought their home in The Woodlands a few years ago for its large yard, figuring they could fix whatever they didn’t like inside. First they installed new hardwood floors and painted everything, top to bottom. Then, in early 2020, they decided to remodel all of the bathrooms, refreshing their kids’ bathrooms...
Girls athlete of the week: Katherine Williams, The Woodlands
Notable: The junior secured the hat trick in 11 minutes as The Woodlands defeated rival College Park, 4-0, to secure an unbeaten season in District 13-6A play. Williams had four goals on the season through 15 games. What coach Dina Graves said: “She’s just a workhorse, you can tell by… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: The Woodlands concludes tourney; Tamborello leads Mag West
The Woodlands beat Bridgeland 11-4 in six innings and fell 2-0 to Bryan to close out play in the NFCA Leadoff Classic on Saturday. The Lady Highlanders (10-9) opened the day with the win over Bridgeland. In the first three innings, The Woodlands scored 10 runs. Haley Mountain led a… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Lennar expanding presence in Magnolia Ridge community
Lennar has announced their intentions to expand in the Magnolia community of Magnolia Ridge with their popular single-family home top-selling Wildflower Collection. One of the nation’s top homebuilders, Lennar, has just started in the community that already has approximately 300 homes sold and occupied in the community. On HoustonChronicle.com: Magnolia… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...