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HOWARD HUGHES TO HOST FALL FESTIVAL AT CREEKSIDE PARK WEST IN THE WOODLANDS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

This free, family-friendly event will be held from 11 AM to 3 PM with one free pumpkin per family while supplies last.   In celebration of the fall season, Howard Hughes will host a Fall Festival at Creekside Park West, the 70,000-square-foot retail component in Creekside Park Village Center in The Woodlands. This free, family-friendly event will feature a pumpkin patch, live DJ music, a rock climbing wall, face painting, family games, local eats and treats, and more! One free pumpkin per family will be

Texas Association of Builders Recognizes Lorrie Parise as “Marketing Professional of the Year” at the 30th Annual Star Awards

Congratulations to Lorrie Parise, Director of PR and Community Relations for Howard Hughes, for winning “Marketing Professional of the Year” from the Texas Association of Builders. During its 30th Annual Star Awards ceremony at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Dallas on July 14, the Texas Association of Builders honored excellence in the homebuilding industry for TAB builders, architects, designers, sales professionals, marketing professionals, construction professionals and industry leader

William Murphy, Jr. Joins Angel Reach Board of Directors

William Murphy, Jr. Joins Angel Reach Board of Directors Murphy to bring a strong background in fundraising and nonprofit support.Murphy served 8-years on the board for InterFaith of The Woodlands and is a founding board member of The Will Hearndon Fund.   THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS, August 7, 2023 – Will Murphy, a Private Wealth Financial Advisor with Murphy Private Wealth Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, has joined the Angel Reach Board of Directors, according to Chairman Charles Maurice. Murphy brings a long

The Eighth Annual Great Pumpkin Shoot with Meals on Wheels

Conroe, TX (September 5, 2022) -Meals on Wheels Montgomery County (MOWMC) is preparing for their fall fundraiser, the eighth annual “The Great Pumpkin Shoot” sporting clays tournament on October 6 with check in beginning at 7:00am from Able’s Sporting, Inc. 357 FM 1791 in Huntsville TX, to benefit homebound seniors of Montgomery County.  Cowboy Kia is again the Presenting Sponsor for the 2023 Great Pumpkin Shoot. Other sponsors include Teligistics, The Howard Hughes Corp., Insperity, Tachus, Milstead

Mobiloil Credit Union Set to Rebrand as Rave Financial

Contact Information Mobiloil Credit Union Cody Buchholz 409-924-5003 cbuchholz@mofcu.org Release Date: Sept. 1, 2023 For Release beginning Sept. 1, 2023 Mobiloil Credit Union Set to Rebrand as Rave Financial Beaumont, TX – Beaumont, Texas-based Mobiloil Credit Union is changing its name and brand identity as part of a strategic initiative to differentiate and disrupt the Southeast Texas financial services competitive landscape. Mobiloil Credit Union will change its name to Rave Financial and begin

Woodforest National Bank Welcomes Dean & Draper Montgomery County to its Downtown Conroe Branch Building

Woodforest National Bank® (“Woodforest”) has recently leased the third floor of its new bank building in downtown Conroe to Dean & Draper Montgomery County.  Located at 400 West Davis, the insurance agency now occupies 10,720 square feet of office space of Woodforest’s building, encompassing the third floor of the three-story, Class-A, 32,800-square-foot mixed-use business center and bank branch, which opened in May of 2022.  Dean & Draper, which acquired Soules Insurance Agency in 2013, moved from its

Angel Reach to Rally for a Reason

Angel Reach to Rally for a Reason Registration is open for the Angel Reach Road Rally & Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, October 7, 2023, to benefit youth aging out of foster care and/or at risk for homelessness.Event includes a rally and scavenger hunt around Conroe, followed by a Finish Line Party and corn hole tournament.Registration for the rally is limited to 40 cars. Everyone is invited to the Finish Line Party regardless of participation in the scavenger hunt.Start time is 3:30pm at The Owen Theatre

Dynamic Collaboration Elevates Devinity Productions' ''Social Delusion'' Gospel Play at the Historic Plaza Theater

Garland, TX - 08/28/2023  An extraordinary partnership between 209 Photo Booth Company and Devinity Productions brought new dimensions of excitement to the recent production "Social Delusion". This captivating Gospel play, held at the iconic Plaza Theater in Historic Downtown Garland, TX, delivered a poignant message about the deceptive nature of social media. The collaboration with 209 Photo Booth Company added an unforgettable touch to this already remarkable event. "Social Delusion" graced the stage

LIZ WESTCOTT JOINS SVN | J. BEARD REAL ESTATE – GREATER HOUSTON

Jeff Beard, Managing Director of SVN | J. Beard Real Estate – Greater Houston, has announced the addition of Liz Westcott to the firm’s team.  Westcott possesses over 25 years of commercial real estate experience in the Houston market.In her client services role at the firm, she provides landlord and tenant representation services. Westcott also assists Senior Advisors with various projects in both the Houston and The Woodlands locations.  “We are delighted to announce the addition of Liz to our team of

Ravenna Homes Has Newly Constructed Homes Ready For Move-In at The Woodlands Hills

Ravenna Homes is among the eight quality homebuilders offering new homes in The Woodlands Hills. New fully-constructed, move-in-ready homes are available now.  Known for quality craftsmanship, Ravenna Homes is celebrated for its excellent home building background. As a family-owned Texas builder, they offer high-quality standards and design principles with superior craftsmanship that shines through with exceptional architecture and innovative design.  Ravenna Homes offers a collection of new one-,

Children’s Safe Harbor to host a 25th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon on Sept. 22 at April Sound Country Club

Olympic Medalist Margaret Hoelzer To Inspire Guests As The Featured Keynote Speaker  Children’s Safe Harbor will host a 25th anniversary luncheon and celebration of a permanent home on Friday, September 22, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at April Sound Country Club located at 1000 April Sound Blvd. in Montgomery.Children’s Safe Harbor is a children’s advocacy center that cares for children between the ages of 2 and 17 who have suffered sexual assault, severe physical abuse, trafficking, and trauma in

C/LCCC Board of Directors Endorses Conroe ISD Bond: 8/24/2023

209 Photo Booth Company Captivates with Innovative Experience at The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Ball

Conroe, TX – 08/23/2023 – 209 Photo Booth Company, a premier provider of exceptional photo booth and photography services, proudly celebrates its recent successful collaboration with The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce during their prestigious Chairman's Ball event. Set against the theme of "Deep in the Heart of Texas," the Chairman's Ball exuded Texan charm and elegance. Adding an extra layer of excitement to the event, 209 Photo Booth Company introduced their state-of-the-art hi-resolution photo

Special Groundbreaking Ceremony Honoring U.S. Army SGT Joanna Ellenbeck and Family Recently Held in The Woodland Hills®

Century Communities, The Howard Hughes Corporation®, Greater Houston Builders Association, andthe Houston Texans partnered with Operation Finally Home to provide the custom-built, mortgage-free home for the deserving American hero in The Woodlands Hills®  U.S. Army SGT Joanna Ellenbeck and her family joined representatives from Operation Finally Home along with several project sponsors to celebrate a special groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the family’s future home on August 11.  During the

SVN | J. BEARD REAL ESTATE – GREATER HOUSTON RECENTLY COMPLETED THE DEVELOPMENT OF BOJANGLES IN SAN ANTONIO, TX

SVN | J. Beard Real Estate – Greater Houston, in conjunction with Cain Developments, has recently completed the development of a quick service restaurant in San Antonio, Texas. The 2,858-square-foot building is the newest generation built-to-suit model for the Bojangles Franchise. It features clean lines, modern finishes, and large windows to allow for ample natural lighting. Bojangles is the newest addition in a string of national developments along Potranco Road, a major thoroughfare and growing retail

1,000 Montgomery County Families in Need Receive Free Groceries, Hot Meals and School Supplies from H-E-B's Summer of Sharing Event

1,000 Montgomery County Families in Need Receive Free Groceries, Hot Meals and School Supplies from H-E-B's Summer of Sharing EventH-E-B teams up with Conroe Independent School District and Montgomery County Food Bank for its mega mobile food distribution  Montgomery County, TX, August 17, 2023 – 1,000 Montgomery County families in need received free groceries, hot meals, and school supplies at the H-E-B Summer of Sharing event held July 20, 2023 at Woodforest Bank Stadium in Shenandoah, Texas. Through its

Five Facts about The Woodlands Hills in Honor of 5th Anniversary

The Woodlands Hills marks the fifth year of its award-winning community. Spanning 2,000 forested acres, this award-winning nature-laced community has abundant health and wellness-inspired amenities and a wholesome neighborhood feel that fosters connectivity with neighbors.   If you haven’t heard, here are five facts to get to know The Woodlands Hills better:  #1)  The Activity Center  As the focal point of The Woodlands Hills, the Activity Center is situated within the acclaimed 17-acre Founders Park.

My Chamber Story: Crust Pizza Co. - Willis

By Chris & Susan Harte Owners, Crust Pizza Co. - Willis This year we opened our first business, Crust Pizza Co. in Willis. From concept to opening was almost two years of planning, budgeting, construction, and hiring a team. A huge learning process for us! During this time, several people recommended that we join the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce. We have a home in Willis but were not very connected to the community so this was a great opportunity for us to expand our network. Before signing up,

New Danville Names New Leader

New Danville Names Local Executive as New LeaderNew Danville, a nonprofit serving special needs adults, has a new leader. The board selected Mike Painter, the former Director of Programs at the Montgomery County Food Bank (MCFB) to serve as the President and CEO beginning on August 7.In his former role, Mike oversaw all of MCFB’s outside partnerships in the community, including 80 partner agencies and 70 schools, as well as multiple senior living communities and apartment complexes. “I saw tremendous growth

?2022 Scholarship Awardee Is Thrives In College!

Piper Neumann’s college life is off to a strong start, thanks to a scholarship from The Howard Hughes Corporation. She was awarded the scholarship last year after graduating from Willis High School, where students residing in The Woodlands Hills attend.  Piper decided to attend her first year of college at Dallas College North Lake Campus in Irving, Texas. She said the funds were very handy, especially since that particular community college does not award academic scholarships.  “The scholarship from

DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR NEW PARK IN THE WOODLANDS HILLS® HONORS DR. TIM HARKRIDER, WILLIS ISD SUPERINTENDENT

Community’s Park Naming Donation Program Reached Nearly $25,000 for Local Non-Profits   The Howard Hughes Corporation held a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 6 in The Woodlands Hills® for the new Dr. Tim Harkrider Park, named in honor of Willis Independent School District Superintendent. The naming rights were donated by The Howard Hughes Corporation and won in a gala auction bid by Texas contractor, Pogue Construction, which chose to name the park in Dr. Harkrider’s

WILLIS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES NEUMANN AND YOUNG RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS FROM HOWARD HUGHES

Two recent graduates from Willis High School – Rylee Neumann and Ronald Young, Jr. – are among several high school graduates to have been awarded a scholarship by The Howard Hughes Corporation for college. Rylee plans to attend North Texas University, and Ronald plans to attend Sam Houston State University.   Over the years, Howard Hughes has awarded seven scholarships to Willis High School graduates. This year, Howard Hughes awarded 24 scholarships to local high school graduates and funded six additional

Several Move-In-Ready New Homes are Available by Brightland Homes in The Woodlands Hills

Recognized for building beautiful homes at an exceptional value, Brightland Homes (formerly named Gehan Homes) in The Woodlands Hills offers 18 stylish floorplans ranging from 1,660 to 3,070 square feet for one- and two-story new homes on both 45-foot and 55-foot lots, priced from $299,990. There are several new construction inventory homes available by Brightland Homes that are ready for quick move-in.  Brightland Homes presents exciting features such as oversized kitchen islands, grand two-story family

SVN | J. BEARD REAL ESTATE – GREATER HOUSTON FACILITATES THE SALE OF THE INLINE RETAIL PORTION OF GROGAN’S MILL VILLAGE CENTER

SVN | J. Beard Real Estate – Greater Houston has recently completed the sale of the inline retail portion of Grogan’s Mill Village Center in The Woodlands, TX, to The Howard Hughes Corporation. Located at the intersection of Grogan’s Mill Road and Buckthorne Place, the retail center is in the heart of The Woodlands’ first residential enclave, the Village of Grogan’s Mill. Built in 1974, the 10,406-square-foot buildings are in the traditional style with brick, wood, and glass storefronts.  Jeff Beard, CCIM

SVN | J. BEARD REAL ESTATE – GREATER HOUSTON COMPLETES THE SALE OF AN OFFICE BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN CONROE, TX.

SVN | J. Beard Real Estate – Greater Houston has recently completed the sale of an 8,320-square-foot office building in downtown Conroe at 701 N. San Jacinto St. Built in 1973, the two-story office building is a traditional steel-beam, metal frame structure with a light brick veneer and glass construction. Situated prominently at the northeast corner of Nugent St., at N. San Jacinto St., the office building is conveniently located two blocks north of the courthouse square.  Linda Crumley, Advisor and

Residents Discuss Benefits of Life in The Woodlands Hills

By Brittani Bell Residents of The Woodlands Hills gathered for “The Woodlands Hills Breakfast Panel” with Realtors® and representatives from home builders to share their personal life experiences in the fast-growing community. Panelists Kyle and Megan Brewer, Evelyn Williams, Gigi Peacock, and Savannah Taylor spoke on the variety of reasons The Woodlands Hills is an ideal place to live, no matter what stage of life one finds themselves in.  Opening in July 2018, The Woodlands Hills will celebrate its 5th

OAK RIDGE NORTH EXPERIENCING COMMERCE BOOM - MHW REAL ESTATE LEADS THE WAY

OAK RIDGE NORTH EXPERIENCING COMMERCE BOOM - MHW REAL ESTATE LEADS THE WAY Robinson Plaza to Triple in Size  CONROE, TEXAS (April 2023) Oak Ridge North is growing and MWH Real Estate is helping to pave the way. Ideally located off of I-45 North next to The Woodlands and Conroe, the township has a current population of about 301,381, and is expected to grow by 11.8% in the next 5 years.  Robinson Road spans the length of the community, and projects are currently underway to expand the road itself as well

Haynie & Company named Accounting Today Top 100 Firm

Haynie & Company: 2023 Accounting Today - Top 100 FirmHaynie & Company is proud to announce that we have been recognized by Accounting Today as a Top 100 Firm for the second consecutive year. This year we are ranked 84 in the nation, from 93, and the second-largest CPA firm in the Mountain Region. There are over 46,000 public accounting firms in the United States, ranging in size from small local accounting practices to large international CPA firms. Joining the Top 100 makes us part of an exclusive

Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber and Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber partner to offer dual membership

The Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber (MCHC) and the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce now offer a dual membership option for new and renewing chamber members.   Recently the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce and the Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber agreed on a pair of membership options to offer to new or renewing members.   “Partnering with the Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber was a no-brainer when it relaunched,” said Scott Harper, President of the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of

VeraBank Opens New Branch in Conroe

VeraBank Opens New Branch in Conroe Conroe, TX (Sep 12, 2022) – VeraBank continues to grow in Southeast Texas with the opening of a new branch in Conroe. The new full-service branch will be VeraBank’s first in Montgomery County and third in Southeast Texas. “We are excited to open a Conroe branch to serve our Montgomery County customers,” said VeraBank Senior Vice President & Regional President Joel Jackson. “We are especially looking forward to connecting with area small businesses and offering them the