Monthly Archives: September 2009

Kingwood Store Kicks Off Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Dressbarn in Kingwood, TX is kicking off a campaign dedicated to continue fundraising for breast cancer research for the month of October as it is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All dressbarn stores, including the one located at 7015 FM … Continue reading

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Health Screenings Offered By Kingwood Medical Center

Partnering with HealthYes! Preventive Screening, Kingwood Medical Center is the foremost provider of protective health services in Texas. On Monday, September 28, they are set to host an important health screening event in Kingwood, TX. HealthYes! screenings help recognize risk … Continue reading

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20 Years of Kingwood’s Hispanic Ladies Club

The Hispanic Ladies Club of Kingwood are preparing to celebrate their successes throughout the years as they will soon be celebrating 20 years. On September 9, the group met to talk about the plans for the anniversary celebration. Residents Elvira … Continue reading

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Record Number of Veterans Enroll in LSCS

LSCS has about 40 percent more veterans enrolled in the system’s colleges than it did in the spring. Veteran Services Program Coordinator, Contessa Scroggins, said “The number has increased substantially.” LSCS had enrolled fewer than 1,000 veterans in its colleges … Continue reading

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Kingwood’s Riverwood Middle School Hosts City Wide Chess Tournament

The tournament at Riverwood Middle School is open to children in kindergarten through 12th grade students and to adults. For the benefit of the existing 11 Humble ISD chess clubs in Kingwood, the sponsors hope the tournament will generate interest … Continue reading

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LSC – Kingwood’s “A Stellar Evening” Features Talented Performers

Bringing back favorite performers and introducing many new ones, this year’s concert promises to be as delightful as always. Among the returning favorites are Anne Heath-Welch, who will be singing “Un bel di” from Madame Butterfly by Puccini. Professor of … Continue reading

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LSCS Entrepreneurial Certificate Program Includes Lead Experts

Certificate Program presenters are set to include SBDC consultants, but will also include several local professionals including attorneys, bankers, CPP’s and well-known entrepreneurial specialists. One specialist, Dan Elliott of Sunbelt Business Brokers of Texas, which gives sellers and buyers with … Continue reading

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Strategic Plan Outlined With Lone Star College System

Chancellor Richard Carpenter said, “We are the fortunate ones. Fifty-seven percent of colleges reported budget cuts and of those, 70 percent reported budget cuts of 5 percent or more.” LSCS has not been forced to face a budget cut and … Continue reading

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Dog Wash A Success For KPHS Silver Stars

There has to be plenty of dirty dogs in Kingwood, based on the accomplishment of the Kingwood Park High School Silver Stars fundraiser. On Saturday, the Silver Stars gave Kingwood’s dogs a unique spa day at the dog park. The … Continue reading

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Kingwood Newest Restaurant, Smashburger

Smashburger is going ahead with its forceful plan to reach a goal of 30 units in communities throughout the Houston-area. On August 26, the “Better Burger” has announced that its 5th Houston-area store will open in the Kingwood area in … Continue reading

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