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Friday, September 17, 2021INTERFAITH ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT TO SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
The Woodlands, TX (Friday, September 17, 2021) —Interfaith of The Woodlands is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Huffine, as Co-Director of Programs and Services. Huffine has over 10 years of nonprofit experience and 25 years of management and project management experience. She will join current Director of Programs and Services, Holly Mayer, and is a welcomed addition to the Senior Leadership team who leads Interfaith as it moves into its 48th year of serving South Montgomery
Friday, September 17, 2021Worthington Manor partners with MOW during National Assisted Living
Conroe, TX – A weeklong celebration has kicked off on Sunday, September 12, and Worthington Manor has joined tens of thousands of assisted living communities across the country for the festivities. National Assisted Living Week® (NALW) – officially sponsored by First Quality in 2021 – continues through Saturday, September 18, and Worthington Manor honors this year’s theme, “Compassion, Community, Caring” which underscores its motto: “Creating Community”. Opening to residents this winter, Worthington
Tuesday, September 14, 2021OctoBEARfest to raise funds for Local Bear and Animal Sanctuary
(Conroe, TX September 15, 2021)– Many animal facilities across the country, housing large exotic animals and wildlife, have been closed due to lack of finances, lack of appropriate care, and neglect. Bears Etc, a local 501c3 nonprofit is hoping the community will come out on Saturday, October 23 from 10:00am-5:00pm at Southern Star Brewery to help fund a permanent, community-based, self-sustainable refuge for displaced exotic and wild animals in Montgomery County.Bears Etc. provides rescue and re-homing of
Thursday, September 09, 2021No Salt September with MOWMC for Healthy Hearts
Conroe, TX (Sept 9, 2021) – Eating nutritious foods is always important to maintain optimum physical, mental, and holistic health. Senior adults need to eat correctly to reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Meals on Wheels of Montgomery County (MOWMC) wants to go a step further and Chef John is working to choose menu items for seniors with little to no added sugar, saturated fats, and lowered sodium. MOWMC is dedicated to
Wednesday, September 08, 2021REVIEW OF THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP INCORPORATION MODEL REVEALS MAJOR FINANCIAL MISCALCULATIONS
Understated Costs of Establishing and Operating a New City Government Conceal Higher Fees for Businesses and Residents and Place Future Tax Rate and Service Levels at Risk The Howard Hughes Corporation released the findings of an independent report that reveals major financial miscalculations by The Woodlands Township Board of Directors in their Incorporation Model, along with an egregious over-reliance on $21 million in reserve funds that was quietly collected by pre-taxing our community without voter
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Tuesday, September 07, 2021The J. Beard Real Estate Company welcomes John Wise to its brokerage team.
Jeff Beard, CCIM, President of The J. Beard Real Estate Company, LP, has announced the recent addition of John Wise as a new addition to its brokerage team. As a broker, he will focus on tenant and landlord representation while handling a variety of property types including office and retail. He is a licensed real estate broker and an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Wise brings 16 years of experience as a Senior Leasing Director at Weingarten Realty where his
Tuesday, September 07, 2021The Inaugural “Blueprint Soiree” assists with Affordable Housing
Conroe, TX (September 8, 2021) – Habitat for Humanity is thrilled to announce an exclusive wine dinner prepared by Chef Jason Dady of the Food Network, paired with wines from around the world presented by Trinchero Estates. The Inaugural Blueprint Soiree is to be hosted in the beautiful Carlton Woods home and classic car garage of Christen and Brad Kaufman on Friday, November 5 to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County (Habitat MCTX).Chef Jason Dady will create an impressive Italian cuisine that
Tuesday, September 07, 2021Margaritaville Lake Resort Teams up with Texas Renaissance Festival this Fall
If you’re headed to the Texas Renaissance Festival this fall, make a weekend out of your adventure and stay at Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston. The only full-service resort within 30-minutes of the fairgrounds, the resort offers all-suite accommodations and amenities fit for a king or queen. Cool down at the three-acre Jolly Mon Water Park, chill out at the private beach, take in a game of tennis or pickleball, or wind down at St. Somewhere Spa. Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe |
Tuesday, August 31, 2021Labor Day at Margaritaville Lake Resort
If you’re looking for a place to send off summer, celebrate your right to relaxation, and escape the 9 to 5, look no further than Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston. They’ve got just what you need to break away from the hustle and rejoice in the freedoms of live music, comfortable lounging, and an exclusive waterpark. There’s no better place to check in and chill out for the Labor Day weekend with family to enjoy a breadth of activities planned for all ages. Activities
Tuesday, August 31, 2021Kelly McDonald Announces Candidacy for State Rep Dist. 3
Magnolia, TX (August 31, 2021) Kelly McDonald has formally announced her candidacy for State Representative in House District 3. McDonald has an impressive background of community service.She has served 6 years as a twice elected Magnolia School Board Trustee, serves as Commissioner for the Montgomery County Housing Authority representing Precinct 2, serves as a Director on the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park Commission, and is the Chair of the Government Affairs Council for the Greater Magnolia
Wednesday, August 25, 2021Assisting the Community Circles back to Pay it Forward
The Woodlands, TX (August 24, 2021) –Assisting others without recognition truly can come back in unexpected ways when you give of your heart and passion. This is an example of service to the community through narrating the legacy of three men in The Woodlands by a publication, Woodlands Lifestyle, an art contest at the John Cooper School for the cover of the publication, and the cumulated auction that raised funds from the awarded artwork to support Angel Reach, a local nonprofit serving youth.A new
Monday, August 23, 2021Jim Carman Issues Open Letter to Residents of The Woodlands Township
Jim Carman Issues Open Letter to Residents of The Woodlands TownshipRegional President of The Howard Hughes Corporation® Encourages Residents to Vote Against Rushed Effort to Incorporate THE WOODLANDS, TX (August 23, 2021) - Today, Jim Carman,President of the Houston Region for The Howard Hughes Corporation®, issued an open letter to residents of The Woodlands®, opposing the rushed incorporation of the state’s only township. In the letter, which can be found here, Carman carefully explains his
Monday, August 23, 202122nd Annual YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge Presented by Repsol
After a one-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Dragon Boat races return to The Woodlands! The YMCA is proud to announce that Repsol is returning as the presenting sponsor, a partnership that began in 2015. Together, we strive to create a stronger community and restore hope and well-being to all. “Repsol is proud to partner with The Woodlands Family YMCA to promote the safety and wellbeing of the community where we live and work,” said Ferdinando Rigardo, Repsol’s Executive Director for the
Thursday, August 19, 2021Duck Race Challenge with 4 Elected Officials-Pie to Face Aug 31!
Conroe, TX- Community Assistance Center (CAC) and local officials are banding together to raise awareness about the services provided by the agency as well as promote the nonprofits 14th Annual Duck Race fundraising event. CAC announced on their social media platforms the 4x4 Duck Challenge, which features four locally elected public officials who have accepted the challenge, and each one will take a pie to the face if their team reaches 1,000 ducks adopted by August 31, 2021. The officials who have
Thursday, August 19, 2021Bridgewood Farms Sunday Funday Tasting Event
Montgomery County, TX (August 19, 2021) –Fundraising has been difficult for local nonprofits everywhere during Covid. Pandemic concerns cancelled the Annual “Around the World in 180 minutes” wine event for 2020 and 2021, critical funds for programs than Bridgewood Farms and their clients. Bridgewood Farms serves intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals in both day programs and a residential program. Founded in 1967, Bridgewood Farms has a mission to provide programs and services to enable
Tuesday, August 17, 2021The J. Beard Real Estate Company and Outlier Capital acquire Tomball Town Center in Tomball
SJBC Commercial XXI, LLC recently assembled and purchased the prominent Kroger anchored Tomball Town Center, a well-established shopping center located at 14320 FM 2920 with frontage on all three major retail corridors in Tomball, Texas. The buyer was a Joint Venture between The J. Beard Real Estate Company and Outlier Capital, LLC. The two sellers, Inventrust Properties Corp. and a real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital, were both represented by David Disney and Adam Crockett with Disney
Friday, August 13, 2021Cyberbullying: Aggression in Our Children (Part 2)
What is “cyberbullying” and how are cyberbullying tactics different from direct bullying? Read all about it on our latest blog.
Tuesday, August 10, 2021Jury awards $10 million to plaintiffs represented by Wham & Rogers of The Woodlands in a wrongful death suit.
A San Jacinto County jury has recently awarded $10,000,000 to the plaintiffs represented by Wham & Rogers of The Woodlands in a wrongful death case. Mark Wham and Ryan Wham of Wham & Rogers, PLLC, along with co-counsel Bennie Rush, represented the parents of Marley Chapla, a 21-year-old college student from The Woodlands who was killed in 2017 when an 18-wheeler attempted to cross US-59 and blocked Ms. Chapla’s lane in the process. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendant, Curtis Adair, was
Thursday, August 05, 2021YES to YOUTH – Montgomery County Youth Services receives $30,000 from Woodforest Charitable Foundation
Funds will be used for non-profit’s youth shelter and counseling programs.A very generous donation of $30,000 was recently presented to YES to YOUTH – Montgomery County Youth Services by Woodforest Charitable Foundation. YES to YOUTH is a non-profit organization that provides crisis counseling, residential shelter programs, mental health services, prevention services and empowerment to young people in order to strengthen families, teach the youth that they are worth it, they deserve safety and security,
Tuesday, August 03, 2021Eagle Project to benefit Meals on Wheels
Conroe, TX (August 3, 2021) – Brandon Wallace of Troop 777, The Woodlands, is learning to be a leader at the age of 13 by following the path of an Eagle Scout. This young man has been involved in scouting since he was six years old attending the first grade. What is different about Brandon is that he physically lives in Wisconsin and his family relocated to South Dakota in 2017, and then to Wisconsin in 2019. Brandon’s older brother was also in Troop 777. When the family moved out of state Brandon wanted
Tuesday, July 27, 2021EMPLOYEES FROM THE HOWARD HUGHES CORPORATION® WALKED, JOGGED AND BIKED OVER 1,800 MILES OF NATURE TRAILS THROUGHOUT THE WOODLANDS, BRIDGELAND AND THE WOODLANDS HILLS
The Howard Hughes team exceeds their original 300-mile goal as they came together to celebrate National Trails Month Throughout June In recognition of National Trails and Great Outdoors Month in June, a team of employees from The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE:HHC) walked, jogged and biked over 1,800 miles along the nature trails that wind throughout The Woodlands®, Bridgeland® and The Woodlands Hills®. The team had originally set a goal to cover 300 miles, which is the number of miles of trails
Friday, July 23, 2021Over $80,000 raised for YES to YOUTH at the 5th Annual “Shelter for Shelter”
Presented by Richmond Realty Group RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring, this year’s event raises significant funds to support youth shelter and counseling programs. The showroom of Mercedes-Benz of The Woodlands was aglow with purple accent party lights and beating with fun DJ music on the evening of June 10 as the fifth annual “Shelter for Shelter” fundraising event entertained guests while it raised a whopping total of $82,665 to benefit YES to YOUTH. YES to YOUTH (formerly known as Montgomery County Youth
Tuesday, July 20, 2021Woodforest Charitable Foundation recognized as “The Harbor Hero” by Children’s Safe Harbor
Children’s Safe Harbor recently recognized Woodforest Charitable Foundation as “The Harbor Hero”, thanking the organization for its contributions over the years. Children’s Safe Harbor provides specialized services to children in response to trauma from sexual assault, severe physical abuse, sex trafficking, and witnessing violence. As a nationally-accredited nonprofit children’s advocacy center organization serving Montgomery County, Walker County, and San Jacinto County, Children’s Safe Harbor is part
Friday, July 09, 2021THE HOWARD HUGHES CORPORATION® DONATES LAND FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE GOSLING ROAD BRIDGE AND ROADWAY OVER SPRING CREEK IN THE WOODLANDS®
Montgomery and Harris Counties are set to improve the Gosling Road bridge and roadway on lands donated by Howard Hughes Commissioner R. Jack Cagle of Harris County Precinct 4 and Commissioner James Noack of Montgomery County Precinct 3 have entered into an interlocal agreement for the construction of a new Gosling Road bridge and roadway over Spring Creek and additional drainage improvements. The Montgomery County and Harris County improvements require additional property for the roadway and new
Monday, March 08, 2021HAYNIE & COMPANY IS A 2021 FASTEST-GROWING FIRM IN THE U.S.
Accounting Today recognized Haynie & Company as the No. 3 Fastest-Growing Firm in the U.S. and as one of the Top 4 ‘Firms To Watch’ for 2021. Please join us in celebrating these exciting accomplishments. Our growth rate was over 45%. This growth comes from both strategic acquisitions and organic internal growth. We’re excited to stay on this trajectory by bringing in talented firms and team members who fit our unique culture. Growth is a core value at Haynie & Company. However, our vision is for
