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Thursday, September 17, 2020
WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK’S 11TH ANNUAL 5K CHARITY RUN GOES VIRTUAL IN 2020 TO CELEBRATE 40-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Woodforest National Bank® is proud to announce its 11th annual Woodforest 5K Charity Run in celebration of the Bank’s 40th anniversary this September.
The 5K run/walk will take place from September 19–30. This virtual walk/run may be completed any time of the day during the race period, anywhere in the United States. Participants are asked to run or walk the 5K route of their choice – even a treadmill. For the past ten years this run was held on site in Conroe, Texas at Heritage Park in partnership with
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Woodforest National Bank Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Development in Downtown Conroe
Woodforest National Bank® (“Woodforest”) is pleased to announce its plan to develop a new mixed-use business center in historic downtown Conroe, Texas. The site is currently home to a Woodforest branch located at 400 West Davis, in Conroe. The current building, constructed in 1962, is one of Woodforest’s most tenured branches which opened in 1996. Construction will begin in the fourth quarter of 2020 and is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2022.Jay Dreibelbis, Woodforest Bank’s President and CEO,
Friday, September 11, 2020
THE HOWARD HUGHES CORPORATION® ANNOUNCES FALL GIVING DRIVE FOR NEW HOMEBUYERS IN HOUSTON AREA COMMUNITIES - $500 Will Be Donated to Charity for Every Home Sold During September
The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC) is pleased to announce that its Houston area communities — The Woodlands Hills®, an award-winning master planned community, and Bridgeland®, the No. 1 selling master planned community in Texas — will each launch its Fall Giving Drive on September 1, lasting all month. For each new home sold at one of these award-winning communities during this period, The Howard Hughes Corporation will donate $500 on behalf of the buyer to one of the following charities selected
Friday, September 04, 2020
MCCF Announces Soupart Sponsorship
Jimmie and Joyce Soupart, along with the Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Community Foundation are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2020 MCCF Alfred (Jimmie) and Joyce Soupart Scholarship is Claudia Vanessa Garcia, a 2020 graduate from CISD’s Academy of Science and Health Professions located at Conroe High School. This scholarship supports her first semester at Texas A&M where she is seeking a degree in Nutrition.
The Souparts are committed to the Conroe community where they have made
Thursday, September 03, 2020
UST Ranks #1 for Best Online University in Houston Area
UST Ranks #1 for Best Online University in Houston Area
University of St. Thomas was named one of the Best Online Colleges & Universities in Texas as measured by College Consensus. UST is the #1 online university in the Houston area.
This is testimony to the high quality online degree programs and student support offered by the University of St. Thomas. Degrees UST Offers Online
UST offers fully online Master's degree programs in Nursing (MSN and RN to MSN), Clinical Translation
Wednesday, September 02, 2020
MCCF Announces Bussell Memorial Sponsorship Winner
The Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2020 MCCF Keaton “KBuss” Bussell Memorial Scholarship, Paige Marie Triplett, a 2020 graduate from Montgomery High School. This scholarship supports her first semester at Baylor University where she is seeking a degree in Interior Design. This scholarship was established by Keaton Bussell’s family and friends in memory of Keaton Anthony Bussell who graduated from Montgomery High School in May 2018
Wednesday, September 02, 2020
TUFF Foundation has first Boots 2 Badges Recruit
Conroe, TX (September 2, 2020) –Local barbeque cooking teams compete each November since 2015 at Cooking4Courage (C4C) an event hosted by the Texans United for Freedom (TUFF) to honor our Veterans, heighten awareness, and raise funds for PTSD recovery, re-acclamation and employment as a civilian, and offer supportive services to local veterans, active military, and first responders. C4C funds several programs- The TUFF Foundation (Boots2 Badges), Lone Survivor Foundation, VFW Post 4709, and Tri-County
Tuesday, September 01, 2020
Haynie & Company: 2020 Top 200 Firm and 2020 Fastest-Growing Firm
Haynie & Company: 2020 Top 200 Firm and 2020 Fastest-Growing Firm
8/25/20 – Inside Public Accounting (IPA) has recognized Haynie & Company as both a Top 200 Firm for 2020 and a 2020 Fastest-Growing Firm. Haynie & Company ranked 152 with 15% growth over 2019. In 2019 we ranked 208. Growth is part of our strategic vision. Thanks to our wonderful staff and clients we’ve been very successful in meeting our goals. IPA ranks the largest public accounting firms in the U.S. based on participating firms’ net
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Habitat ReStore Offers Online Shopping Experience
Conroe, TX (August 26, 2020) – Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County (Habitat MCTX) ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement resale store and donation center. ReStore sells home improvement items, furniture, home accessories and décor, building materials, and appliances for a fraction of the retail price. Located at 9407 Hwy 242 in Conroe, all proceeds from sales or donations benefit Habitat for Humanity to build homes and hope in the community. The pandemic has changed the way customers shop. To be
Friday, August 21, 2020
Office Evolution August Spotlight-Zipporah Singleton with Radiant Purpose
Zipporah Singleton of Radiant Purposes is the Spotlight Business of the Month for August with Office Evolution in The Woodlands.Zipporah partnered with Radiant Purpose in January 2017 to assist small businesses build their businesses. Clients come from many industries: medical, insurance, personal care, realtor, business services, direct sales, and other industries.
Radiant Purpose Inc. helps business owners leverage their current clientele to increase their bottom-line through consulting best practices
Friday, August 21, 2020
Montgomery County VIRTUAL Home and Garden Show
COVID-19 has changed the way all of us do business. The Montgomery County Home and Outdoor Living Show is premiering a Virtual Show offering event attendees an opportunity to see all the exhibitors, products, and services you come to expect from Texwood Home Shows for over 20 years at home without fear of safety and health concerns. The Texwood Virtual Home Improvement Show will premiere September 11-13 from the “Comfort of Your Home”.
At the Virtual Show attendees can expect to see over 100 top names in
Monday, August 17, 2020
WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK BREAKS GROUND ON 29TH LOCATION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Woodforest National Bank® recently broke ground on its 29th branch in Montgomery County located in the Woodforest Development community at 895 Fish Creek Thoroughfare in Montgomery, Texas. The new branch will complement the bank’s 750 branches located in 17 states across the U.S.The new branch will have approximately 22,000 square feet of bank and tenant space and will offer a diverse array of banking services for consumer and commercial customers including full-service banking with lobby, drive-thru and
Monday, August 10, 2020
MCCF Scholarship Winner Announced
The Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2020 MCCF Henry and Billie Brooks Scholarship at Lone Star College Montgomery. This unique scholarship provides four consecutive semesters of grants to the award winner when they are able to maintain a 3.0 GPA or better while completing a minimum of 9 semester hours.
Marcelo Gasca, a 2019 graduate from Caney Creek High School, has completed his first two semesters at Lone Star College Montgomery
Wednesday, August 05, 2020
Montgomery County Community Foundation Accepting Grant Requests From Nonprofits
Montgomery County Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications from local nonprofits. The deadline for the request for funds is September 15, 2020. Organizations applying must be a 501c3 nonprofit and submit a variety of documents such as information about their board of directors, most recent IRS Form 990, most recent financial statements, agency budget, and project/program budget. Funds received from MCCF must be used in Montgomery County for Montgomery County residents.
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Thursday, July 16, 2020
Montgomery County Food Bank announces New President and CEO
The Montgomery County Food Bank (MCFB) Board of Directors has announced Kristine Marlow, former Children’s Sacrament and Formation Manager at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Montgomery County, as the new President and CEO of the Montgomery County Food Bank.After graduating from the United States Air Force Academy Kristine served in the Air Force for eight years as an Aerospace Physiology Officer and Operational Test Manager. Her husband of 26 years, Garth, also served in the Air Force as a pilot
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Re-Scheduled! Travel the World at 4th Annual MOW Cigars Under the Stars
The Woodlands, TX (March 23, 2020) The Meals on Wheels Montgomery County (MOWMC) 4th Annual Cigars Under the Stars transporting attendees to Shanghai has been postponed to Friday, Oct. 2 at 7:00pm at the Blend Bar in The Woodlands. Presented by Merrill Lynch, other sponsors include Luanne and Steve Bozeman, Insperity, Angela and Scott Porter, the Habib Family, Rivela Plastic Surgery, the Jacqui Group, Mercedes Benz of The Woodlands, Stephanie and Darren Ercolani, Joanne and John Tikkanen, Charissa & Russ
Thursday, January 09, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott Appoints Blair And Wainwright To Public Safety Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Nelda Blair and Dale Wainwright to the Public Safety Commission for terms set to expire on January 1, 2026 and January 1, 2024, respectively. The commission oversees the Texas Department of Public Safety, which enforces laws protecting the public safety and provides for the prevention and detection of crime.
Nelda Luce Blair of The Woodlands is a triple board certified attorney and CEO of The Blair Law Firm, P.C. A fifth generation Texan, she is a gubernatorial appointee
Monday, November 25, 2019
Izard Named VP, Mortgage Loan Officer at Guaranty Bank and Trust
Sue Izard has been named as Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer at Guaranty Bank & Trust in Conroe effective November 25, 2019. Twila Baker, Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending, and Troy England, Houston Area Chairman, are pleased to announce the Board of Directors’ decision.
“We are thrilled to have Sue join our growing team of community minded Residential Mortgage Loan Officers,” said Baker. “She is a true professional who knows the business inside and out, her expertise in the industry is
Monday, October 22, 2018
Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce Meets with Representatives and Policymakers in Washington DC
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Last week, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX08) hosted the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce in our nation’s capital. During their time in Washington, the Chamber met with Congressman Brady, Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, and federal agency officials to discuss how tax reform is benefiting the Conroe community and other shared priorities such as workforce development.
“It is always a privilege to meet with business leaders from my district and hear first-hand how tax
WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK’S 11TH ANNUAL 5K CHARITY RUN GOES VIRTUAL IN 2020 TO CELEBRATE 40-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Woodforest National Bank® is proud to announce its 11th annual Woodforest 5K Charity Run in celebration of the Bank’s 40th anniversary this September. The 5K run/walk will take place from September 19–30. This virtual walk/run may be completed any time of the day during the race period, anywhere in the United States. Participants are asked to run or walk the 5K route of their choice – even a treadmill. For the past ten years this run was held on site in Conroe, Texas at Heritage Park in partnership with
Woodforest National Bank Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Development in Downtown Conroe
Woodforest National Bank® (“Woodforest”) is pleased to announce its plan to develop a new mixed-use business center in historic downtown Conroe, Texas. The site is currently home to a Woodforest branch located at 400 West Davis, in Conroe. The current building, constructed in 1962, is one of Woodforest’s most tenured branches which opened in 1996. Construction will begin in the fourth quarter of 2020 and is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2022.Jay Dreibelbis, Woodforest Bank’s President and CEO,
THE HOWARD HUGHES CORPORATION® ANNOUNCES FALL GIVING DRIVE FOR NEW HOMEBUYERS IN HOUSTON AREA COMMUNITIES - $500 Will Be Donated to Charity for Every Home Sold During September
The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC) is pleased to announce that its Houston area communities — The Woodlands Hills®, an award-winning master planned community, and Bridgeland®, the No. 1 selling master planned community in Texas — will each launch its Fall Giving Drive on September 1, lasting all month. For each new home sold at one of these award-winning communities during this period, The Howard Hughes Corporation will donate $500 on behalf of the buyer to one of the following charities selected
MCCF Announces Soupart Sponsorship
Jimmie and Joyce Soupart, along with the Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Community Foundation are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2020 MCCF Alfred (Jimmie) and Joyce Soupart Scholarship is Claudia Vanessa Garcia, a 2020 graduate from CISD’s Academy of Science and Health Professions located at Conroe High School. This scholarship supports her first semester at Texas A&M where she is seeking a degree in Nutrition. The Souparts are committed to the Conroe community where they have made
UST Ranks #1 for Best Online University in Houston Area
UST Ranks #1 for Best Online University in Houston Area University of St. Thomas was named one of the Best Online Colleges & Universities in Texas as measured by College Consensus. UST is the #1 online university in the Houston area. This is testimony to the high quality online degree programs and student support offered by the University of St. Thomas. Degrees UST Offers Online UST offers fully online Master's degree programs in Nursing (MSN and RN to MSN), Clinical Translation
MCCF Announces Bussell Memorial Sponsorship Winner
The Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2020 MCCF Keaton “KBuss” Bussell Memorial Scholarship, Paige Marie Triplett, a 2020 graduate from Montgomery High School. This scholarship supports her first semester at Baylor University where she is seeking a degree in Interior Design. This scholarship was established by Keaton Bussell’s family and friends in memory of Keaton Anthony Bussell who graduated from Montgomery High School in May 2018
TUFF Foundation has first Boots 2 Badges Recruit
Conroe, TX (September 2, 2020) –Local barbeque cooking teams compete each November since 2015 at Cooking4Courage (C4C) an event hosted by the Texans United for Freedom (TUFF) to honor our Veterans, heighten awareness, and raise funds for PTSD recovery, re-acclamation and employment as a civilian, and offer supportive services to local veterans, active military, and first responders. C4C funds several programs- The TUFF Foundation (Boots2 Badges), Lone Survivor Foundation, VFW Post 4709, and Tri-County
Haynie & Company: 2020 Top 200 Firm and 2020 Fastest-Growing Firm
Haynie & Company: 2020 Top 200 Firm and 2020 Fastest-Growing Firm 8/25/20 – Inside Public Accounting (IPA) has recognized Haynie & Company as both a Top 200 Firm for 2020 and a 2020 Fastest-Growing Firm. Haynie & Company ranked 152 with 15% growth over 2019. In 2019 we ranked 208. Growth is part of our strategic vision. Thanks to our wonderful staff and clients we’ve been very successful in meeting our goals. IPA ranks the largest public accounting firms in the U.S. based on participating firms’ net
Habitat ReStore Offers Online Shopping Experience
Conroe, TX (August 26, 2020) – Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County (Habitat MCTX) ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement resale store and donation center. ReStore sells home improvement items, furniture, home accessories and décor, building materials, and appliances for a fraction of the retail price. Located at 9407 Hwy 242 in Conroe, all proceeds from sales or donations benefit Habitat for Humanity to build homes and hope in the community. The pandemic has changed the way customers shop. To be
Office Evolution August Spotlight-Zipporah Singleton with Radiant Purpose
Zipporah Singleton of Radiant Purposes is the Spotlight Business of the Month for August with Office Evolution in The Woodlands.Zipporah partnered with Radiant Purpose in January 2017 to assist small businesses build their businesses. Clients come from many industries: medical, insurance, personal care, realtor, business services, direct sales, and other industries. Radiant Purpose Inc. helps business owners leverage their current clientele to increase their bottom-line through consulting best practices
Montgomery County VIRTUAL Home and Garden Show
COVID-19 has changed the way all of us do business. The Montgomery County Home and Outdoor Living Show is premiering a Virtual Show offering event attendees an opportunity to see all the exhibitors, products, and services you come to expect from Texwood Home Shows for over 20 years at home without fear of safety and health concerns. The Texwood Virtual Home Improvement Show will premiere September 11-13 from the “Comfort of Your Home”. At the Virtual Show attendees can expect to see over 100 top names in
WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK BREAKS GROUND ON 29TH LOCATION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Woodforest National Bank® recently broke ground on its 29th branch in Montgomery County located in the Woodforest Development community at 895 Fish Creek Thoroughfare in Montgomery, Texas. The new branch will complement the bank’s 750 branches located in 17 states across the U.S.The new branch will have approximately 22,000 square feet of bank and tenant space and will offer a diverse array of banking services for consumer and commercial customers including full-service banking with lobby, drive-thru and
MCCF Scholarship Winner Announced
The Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2020 MCCF Henry and Billie Brooks Scholarship at Lone Star College Montgomery. This unique scholarship provides four consecutive semesters of grants to the award winner when they are able to maintain a 3.0 GPA or better while completing a minimum of 9 semester hours. Marcelo Gasca, a 2019 graduate from Caney Creek High School, has completed his first two semesters at Lone Star College Montgomery
Montgomery County Community Foundation Accepting Grant Requests From Nonprofits
Montgomery County Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications from local nonprofits. The deadline for the request for funds is September 15, 2020. Organizations applying must be a 501c3 nonprofit and submit a variety of documents such as information about their board of directors, most recent IRS Form 990, most recent financial statements, agency budget, and project/program budget. Funds received from MCCF must be used in Montgomery County for Montgomery County residents. Grant funding is
Montgomery County Food Bank announces New President and CEO
The Montgomery County Food Bank (MCFB) Board of Directors has announced Kristine Marlow, former Children’s Sacrament and Formation Manager at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Montgomery County, as the new President and CEO of the Montgomery County Food Bank.After graduating from the United States Air Force Academy Kristine served in the Air Force for eight years as an Aerospace Physiology Officer and Operational Test Manager. Her husband of 26 years, Garth, also served in the Air Force as a pilot
Re-Scheduled! Travel the World at 4th Annual MOW Cigars Under the Stars
The Woodlands, TX (March 23, 2020) The Meals on Wheels Montgomery County (MOWMC) 4th Annual Cigars Under the Stars transporting attendees to Shanghai has been postponed to Friday, Oct. 2 at 7:00pm at the Blend Bar in The Woodlands. Presented by Merrill Lynch, other sponsors include Luanne and Steve Bozeman, Insperity, Angela and Scott Porter, the Habib Family, Rivela Plastic Surgery, the Jacqui Group, Mercedes Benz of The Woodlands, Stephanie and Darren Ercolani, Joanne and John Tikkanen, Charissa & Russ
Governor Greg Abbott Appoints Blair And Wainwright To Public Safety Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Nelda Blair and Dale Wainwright to the Public Safety Commission for terms set to expire on January 1, 2026 and January 1, 2024, respectively. The commission oversees the Texas Department of Public Safety, which enforces laws protecting the public safety and provides for the prevention and detection of crime. Nelda Luce Blair of The Woodlands is a triple board certified attorney and CEO of The Blair Law Firm, P.C. A fifth generation Texan, she is a gubernatorial appointee
Izard Named VP, Mortgage Loan Officer at Guaranty Bank and Trust
Sue Izard has been named as Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer at Guaranty Bank & Trust in Conroe effective November 25, 2019. Twila Baker, Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending, and Troy England, Houston Area Chairman, are pleased to announce the Board of Directors’ decision. “We are thrilled to have Sue join our growing team of community minded Residential Mortgage Loan Officers,” said Baker. “She is a true professional who knows the business inside and out, her expertise in the industry is
Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce Meets with Representatives and Policymakers in Washington DC
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Last week, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX08) hosted the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce in our nation’s capital. During their time in Washington, the Chamber met with Congressman Brady, Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, and federal agency officials to discuss how tax reform is benefiting the Conroe community and other shared priorities such as workforce development. “It is always a privilege to meet with business leaders from my district and hear first-hand how tax
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