Graystone Hills residents and spectators are invited to join in an interactive conversation with the community through commenting.
Posted on May 4, 2010 | Tagged in: healthcare
Whether you are looking to meet new friends or just ride with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts, the fee-free, Southern Cruisers Riding Club may be just the group for you! According to the SCRC website, “this family oriented motorcycle riding club uses the web to communicate and focuses on the enjoyment and fellowship of riding motorcycles while doing so safely. The Southern Cruisers is not an internet club for motorcycle enthusiasts.” The San Jacinto River Chapter (#120) was established in 1999 by Howard "Sped" Camardelle and "El Sid" Findley, and although they are based in Montgomery County, their members come from several of the surrounding communities.
“We are all about friends and family. Our members are everyday folks like you and me, and our members ride all makes and models of bikes. We simply enjoy riding amongst friends and everyone is welcome to join,” states a chapter official.
The Conroe chapter has one "official" chapter ride and one Dinner meeting each month at local restaurants for Bike Night. Since attendance is never mandatory, and Bike Nights are considered a family / social event, you are welcome to come out and meet the chapter before joining!
Posted on Dec 8, 2009 | Tagged in: travel , healthcare
Montgomery County and area residents will benefit as local entities and businesses receive millions through grants and contracts from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Texas Department of Transportation received the largest allotment of funds, with the Brazos Transit District receiving the second largest allotment of $1.67 million. The money awarded to the BTD will be used to construct a marina for The Woodlands water taxis along The Woodlands Waterway, as well as create a maintenance facility for its buses. This is in addition to $2.3 million awarded to expand the Sterling Ridge Park and Ride from 200 spaces to 1,000 – a project on the top of the BTD’s list.
“Montgomery County got a sizeable amount of the ARRA money. It’s because of the rapid growth and the need,” John McBeth, president of the BTD said. The Sterling Ridge Park and Ride “should address today’s demand and future need until 2020,” McBeth said. With an outlook on stabilizing the economy now and looking towards the future in hope, the ARRA awarded over $18 million to area entities and businesses, with the plans of improving life for area residents.
Posted on Aug 28, 2009 | Tagged in: Montgomery County , healthcare , Conroe
Residents of South Montgomery County will now be able to receive health care through Memorial Hermann Woodlands Hospital.
Tuesday The Montgomery County Hospital District board authorized an agreement to bring MCHD's Health Care Assistance Program into the hospital. The district also has a provider agreement with Conroe Regional Medical Center and recently even added Cleveland and Tomball.
In a statement to MCHD board members, MCHD CEO Allen Johnson said "This is a big move," and that"In the 11 or 12 years since I’ve been here, we’ve not had Memorial Hermann as an option for indigent patients." "This is a major accomplishment, especially for those living in South County."
Posted on Aug 21, 2009 | Tagged in: healthcare , education , Conroe ISD
Texas kids are getting ready to go back to schools, and for many children, preparation includes getting a few more immunizations. This year, big changes have been made in immunization requirements which will impact incoming kindergarten and seventh grade students.
The changes to the requirements were made to bring Texas into line more closely with what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices recommend. These changes started on August 01 and include:
- Hepatitis A Vaccine: All students entering kindergarten will be required to have two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine.
- Measles, Mumps, Rubelle (MMR) Vaccine: All students entering kindergarten will be required to have two doses of the MMR vaccine.
- Varicella (chickenpox) Vaccine: All students entering kindergarten and 7th grade will be required to have two doses of the Varicella vaccine. However, a written statement from the parent/guardian, school nurse or physician attesting to the child already having had chickenpox may replace the vaccine.
- Tetanus, Diptheria and acellular pertussis-containing Vaccine (Tdap): All students entering 7th grade will be required to have one dose of Tdap vaccine. Students in the 7th grade are required to have a booster shot of Tdap only if it has been five years since their last dose. Students in grades 8-12 are required to have a booster shot of Tdap if it has been ten years or more since their previous dose of a tetanus-containing vaccine.
- Meningococcal Vaccine: All students entering 7th grade will be required to have one dose of meningococcal vaccine.
For more information on immunization requirements for Texas kids:
