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Posted on Feb 2, 2012 | Tagged in: people , Conroe , community , charity
Ty Pennington and his crew don't hold a candle to the spirit of Texas. Local businesses and organizations in the Conroe area recently came together to help a family in need as part of the United Way’s Days of Caring initiative.
Every day Texans came together to help a local resident, Angela Bundage who is raising her four nieces as her own. Her story is similar to those seen on Extreme Makeover Home Edition, however there were no camera crews, television hosts, or advertising dollars to get the job done; simply good neighbors embodying the spirit of Texas.
The family received new flooring, new beds, and electrical services. That was just to start. Neighbors volunteered their time and money to help get this family on their feet and in headed in the right direction.
Posted on Dec 22, 2011 | Tagged in: people , community , charity
The Salvation Army’s Giving Tree is a nation wide program that provides Christmas dinner, clothing, and toys for disadvantaged families. Financial assistance aids with basic necessities, along with seasonal needs. The student council in the John Cooper Lower School spear headed the project for the Montgomery County Salvation Army’s Giving Tree.
The students collected gifts and donations for children, teens, and senior citizens in need. They also helped load the gifts onto the Salvation Army truck. The gifts will be distributed by volunteers at shelters and nursing homes. “ The Salvation Army endeavors to bring spiritual light and love to those it serves at Christmas so that the real meaning of the season is not forgotten”.
It’s never to late to give, visit the Salvation Army’s Homepage to learn more or to donate.
According to the Houston Chronicle, Governor Rick Perry announced that the state will provide vouchers for temporary accommodations and will also cover essential expenses. The funding is from the Texas Disaster Relief Fund and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
The relief fund is giving $250,000 for vouchers and the state housing department is providing $350,000 for assistance cards to help residents pay for essential expenses.
In the first week of September 172 wildfires burned 135,050 acres. HEB has provided supplies and food over the past several weeks to those in need due to the wildfires. The HEB Mobile kitchen has provided meals in Bastrop County and Montgomery County. They provided dinner on September 10th to over 1,300 people at the Red Cross Emergency Shelter at Magnolia West High School. On September 11th HEB honored the firefighters and first responders by providing over 5,000 meals through out the day.
Posted on Apr 18, 2011 | Tagged in: sports , people , Conroe
The Sports Authority Move It Challenge has named Conroe resident, Fabian Fernandez, age 13, as one of their 15 semifinalists.
Fabian had not one, but two of his inventions make it to the semifinals in the competition!
One of his inventions is the “Art Soccer”, which captures the dynamic movements of the players and the soccer ball through Radio Frequency Identification Tags that are then transferred to a software program which turns the player’s soccer game into a piece of artwork. His other invention, the “Griffen Exercise and Diet Tracker”, tracks an individual’s exercise and diet through a smart phone application.
On May 14, 2011 the Grand Prize Winner in the competition will be announced at a live press conference during a Colorado Rockies game and the winner will get to throw out the first pitch of the game.
Posted on Mar 26, 2011 | Tagged in: The Woodlands , people , Conroe , charity
It’s time again for the 6th Annual 5k Trail Run Trail Run, organized by the local YMCAs in Conroe and The Woodlands. The event is held to raise funds for a local equine-assisted therapy program.
Conroe YMCA and South Montgomery County YMCA have scheduled the event for May 14, 2011. This event will benefit Leap of Faith, an equine assisted therapy program for riders with disabilities located at the Conroe Family YMCA Equestrian Center.
The race course trail will go through Camp Owen, located on 100 wooded acres, providing participants with a true trail experience.
The Kids 1 Mile Fun Run will begin at 7:30 a.m. and is for children ages 12 and under. The 5k race will begin at 8:15 a.m. and will be followed by a 3k walk starting at 8:20 a.m.
Posted on Dec 23, 2010 | Tagged in: people , Montgomery County , charity
Montgomery County Youth Services received a wonderful donation from Conroe resident Doris Oakley to help homeless and neglected children.
Oakley, along with her daughter Cindy and two other friends, fashioned more than 100 snowmen with drums, 100 blankets, and several Christmas stockings filled with candy and treats. She has been making donations to non profits for the past three years.
Oakley begins building snowmen each year in January, and by the spring time has received the materials to create the blankets. Her daughter helps tremendously with the projects, including purchasing 80 yards of fleece. Although it takes her all year to complete the projects, it is all worth the hard work come December!
Montgomery County Youth Services offer services for children in the county. They also combine services with Fairway Home, a transitional living program for homeless youth and Bridgeway, an emergency shelter for abused and neglected youth. Both organizations have offices throughout the county, including Conroe, the Woodlands, and Magnolia.
Posted on Jan 25, 2010 | Tagged in: people , community
Monday January 18 residents from across Montgomery County came together in unity to celebrate The Dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. His dream, “deeply rooted in the American dream” was that America would “rise up and live out of the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.’”
King’s call for dignity, discipline and peace was commemorated by the 22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at the Woodlands United Methodist Church. The event was hosted by St. Paul Church of The Woodlands and welcomed Tim Melton, ABC 13 sportscaster, as the master of ceremonies and Austin Lane, president of Lone Star College-Montgomery, as the Keynote speaker.
Posted on Sep 12, 2009 | Tagged in: people , events
Woodlands author Richard M. Martin recently published his second book, ‘Welford Street Miracles’. The new book recalls past experiences and lessons Martin learned over the course of his life and also includes stories of the history and miracles that happened on Welford Street in Port Arthur, TX.
“The inspiration came from stories that were told in the family from the 1930s … through the 1980s about miracles that were told around the neighborhood,” Martin said.
On September 12th, Hastings, located at 1306 W. Davis St, will host a book signing for ‘Welford Street Miracles’ from 1-4 pm.
The back of his book reads: “Join author R. Merial Martin and Richard as he works to create a financial legacy for his children before the cancer takes hold. Watch as past miracles on Welford Street influence his life's work. Walk with Richard and witness the greatest ‘Welford Street Miracle.’”
Posted on Sep 4, 2009 | Tagged in: people , community , charity
On the 64th anniversary of the end of World War II, Conroe war veteran and retired U.S. Air Force 1st Lieutenant Joseph Smith, 89, presented a framed survival map, issued to bomber flight crews on combat missions in World War II, to Lone Star Honor Flight (LSHF) as thanks for their efforts in appreciating World War II veterans.
"I'm grateful to the Honor Flight folks for what they're doing," said Smith. "This is a fine thing they are doing for veterans."
This 32-inch silk survival map showed pilots details on major ocean currents in the East China Sea. Should the pilot have to eject or abandon their plane, the maps helped them know what conditions they should expect and how to direct rescuers. "The silk maps could survive water, wind and being stuffed in a pocket," Smith said. "We hung onto them during missions. I hung onto them after the war."
As an experienced navigator, bombardier and radio operator, Smith flew 58 B-29s during World War II and the Korean War without ever being shot down or having to ditch his aircraft even once. Even with that, there were many close calls, and B-29s typically had no fighter escorts, leaving them to their own in the skies.
Posted on Aug 31, 2009 | Tagged in: people
Graystone Hills wishes Happy Birthday to Graystone Hills advisory board member Dave Roedel. Dave is a team leader at the Coldwell Banker United office in Conroe. Best Wishes Dave!
