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City Place in north Houston partners with Young Audiences of Houston to launch kid-friendly weekly activities starting in July. The initiative aims to enhance community engagement and make arts more accessible to families in the area. Programming will include workshops and performances at no cost to participants.
Z Hemani, a senior at John Cooper School, leads a successful youth football camp that has raised $1,300 in just two weeks. The camp partners with The Champions Project and emphasizes community support and youth empowerment. The final camp day is scheduled for July 12.
FluxWorks, a Conroe-based company, received a grant of up to $347,196 from the Texas Space Commission to advance its magnetic gear technology. The funding will enable FluxWorks to conduct testing on the International Space Station, aiming to qualify their technology for future space missions.
The Memorial Hermann Institute for Nursing Excellence received the 2025 Nursing TEAM Excellence Award from the Texas Nurses Foundation. This accolade highlights the institute's innovative patient care strategies and commitment to nursing development. The award will be presented at the TNF Excellence in Nursing Gala on June 6 in Austin.
Shipley Do-Nuts opened its seventh location in Conroe at 14420 TX-105, offering over 60 varieties of donuts and kolaches. The shop operates daily from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features new Egg & Cheese kolaches.
The Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center at The Woodlands hosted its eighth annual Cancer Survivors Day Celebration on June 11, 2025, honoring cancer survivors and their caregivers. The event featured 1970s-themed music and a moving speech from breast cancer survivor Ashley Byers, emphasizing hope amidst uncertainty.
Woodforest Charitable Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary, donating over $41 million to charities since its inception. During a recent luncheon, the foundation awarded more than $6.2 million to 220 nonprofits, with $1.5 million directed to local organizations in Texas. Executive Vice President Kim Marling highlighted the transformative impact of charitable efforts on communities.
Leadership Montgomery County appointed its new Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term and promoted Executive Director Sarah Rhea to President & CEO. Angela Storseth-Cooper, the incoming Chairman, emphasized the board's diverse expertise and Rhea's significant contributions over her 14-year tenure.
The Woodlands Township Communications Department won two awards at the 2025 Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) Awards, held June 4–6 in Fort Worth. The Township received a first-place TAMI Award for its Community Magazine and a third-place Award of Excellence for its 50th Anniversary Celebration campaign.
The Houston-Galveston Area Council urges residents to prepare for a more active 2025 hurricane season, predicting a higher number of storms. Officials emphasize the importance of knowing evacuation zones and routes, which can be accessed online. Residents are encouraged to assemble emergency kits and develop communication plans.