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Noble Energy moves in to LSC–University Park

Noble Energy moves in to LSC–University Park

Noble Energy is set to open in Northwest Houston this summer, bringing hundreds of job opportunities and establishing new partnerships with Lone Star College–University Park.

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Tamra Santana

Eagle Scout builds outdoor covering for residents at retirement community

Magnolia High School Eagle Scout Brian Drieu organized, fundraised, designed and constructed an outdoor wood covering—called a pergola—for Alzheimer's and dementia residents at The Heritage Tomball Retirement Community's memory unit. more »

May 17, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Tomball ISD names lone finalist in search for next superintendent

The Tomball ISD school board unanimously approved Huey Kinchen as the lone finalist for superintendent of schools at its May 14 meeting. more »

May 15, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Willow Fork project set to connect community

Courtesy Willow Fork Drainage Di

Central Green Park to open soon in LaCenterra

The Willow Fork Drainage District’s new Central Green Park will be unveiled to the community at a grand opening event June 1. more »

May 15, 2013 by in Katy

County looking to stop red light cameras

Photo by Matt Stephens

County looking to stop red light cameras

Montgomery County Precinct 3 Commissioner James Noack, sworn into office in January, is setting his sights on eliminating the photo-enforced intersections, or red light cameras, throughout The Woodlands. more »

May 9, 2013 by in The Woodlands (4 Comments)

Four Corners signs Party City

Shawn Arrajj

Party City, Spec's sign leases at Four Corner's Shopping Center

Party City, the nationwide chain store specializing in party supplies and costumes, will be opening a new location alongside Spec's Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods at the Four Corners Shopping Center in Tomball. more »

May 14, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

A new way of living in Cy-Fair

John Rigg

A new way of living in Cy-Fair

The residential landscape of Cypress is poised for change throughout the next few years, as several livable centers are planned for Fairfield, Bridgeland, Towne Lake and Cypress Creek Lakes. more »

May 16, 2013 by in Northwest Houston

Lone Star College bond falls short

According to unofficial results, a $497.7 million bond referendum proposed by Lone Star College System has fallen short of voter approval. more »

May 11, 2013 by in Vote Houston Metro

Expansions, relocations signal energy boom in The Woodlands

The growth in the energy sector in The Woodlands over the last two years has been significant. more »

May 9, 2013 by in The Woodlands

Woodlands sites considered for Astros minor league team

Local economic development leaders have approached the Houston Astros and owner Jim Crane about the possibility of moving the franchise’s AAA minor league team to The Woodlands area. more »

May 9, 2013 by in The Woodlands

Cottage food industry legislation moves through the Legislature

Bills by Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, seek to support the burgeoning cottage food industry and have made progress with bipartisan support. more »

May 10, 2013 by in At the Capitol

Gun rights legislation advances in the Texas Legislature

The Texas House passed a dozen pro-gun bills, including campus-carry legislation, that face an uphill battle in the Senate. more »

May 8, 2013 by in At the Capitol

Magnolia teachers of the year

Tamra Santana

Magnolia ISD names its teachers of the year

Magnolia Elementary School second-grade teacher Amy Lea and Bear Branch Junior High School U.S. History teacher Dawn Warren were named 2012-2013 teachers of the year for Magnolia ISD at a May 2 banquet at Magnolia West High School.The district named more »

May 3, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

Business park capitalizes on market, ExxonMobil site

Louetta Business Park planned to house nine buildings, 135,000 square feet of office, warehouse space more »

May 1, 2013 by in The Woodlands

Housing options analyzed as demand increases

As both Tomball and Magnolia experience growth, city officials recognize the need for a wider variety of housing options to satisfy increasingly varied demographics of people moving to the area. more »

May 2, 2013 by in Tomball | Magnolia

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