Thanksgiving tradition seeks volunteers, donations
- Written by Sarah Mertins
Humble Thanksgiving Feast set for Nov. 23
The 13th Annual Humble Thanksgiving held at the Humble Civic Center on Thursday, Nov. 23 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. will be an especially important event this year as the community rallies to recover from Hurricane Harvey. Last year, the feast fed more than 3,000 area residents and many more are expected this year. The free celebration is a way of bonding the community together and creating a space where friends and family can volunteer to help others or enjoy a memorable meal.
Mustangs fall to Summer Creek
- Written by Glenn Sattell
Summer Creek rolled in all phases of the game in defeating Kingwood, 34-7, on Friday at Turner Stadium. Bulldogs’ quarterback John Holcombe threw for 185 yards and two touchdowns, and was one of two rushers to surpass 100 yards in a dominating performance over the Mustangs.
Kingwood Dance Theatre presents ‘The Nutcracker Ballet’
- Written by Community Reports
“The Nutcracker Ballet,” a familiar holiday tradition, will be presented in the Atascocita High School Theatre Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2 and 3. For the past 30 years, Kingwood Dance Theatre’s full-length production, with extensive sets and costumes, has brought the story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to life.
Lake Houston creates its own relief fund
- Written by Tom Broad
National relief programs could learn a thing or two from the Lake Houston community.
In the more than two months since Hurricane Harvey devastated Lake Houston, the Lake Houston Area Relief Fund has distributed nearly $275,000 to 15 local businesses and 55 families.
Residents and businesses who qualify receive assistance quickly
Humble ISD begins Citizens Bond Advisory effort
- Written by Jacqueline Havelka
The first Citizens Bond Advisory Committee meeting was held Oct. 19 at Humble High School. Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Fagen presented a future picture of the district to the 114 citizens in attendance.
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Roger Brown reviewed district accomplishments regarding how the 2008 bond funds were spent.
Every day at noon, school building changes its name
- Written by Tom Broad
Every weekday, the massive school building just off Beltway 8 at West Lake Houston Parkway near Lockwood Road transforms itself.
“At noon, 2,300 Summer Creek students leave the building and 2,700 Kingwood students enter,” said Kingwood High School Principal Ted Landry.
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