September 8, 2010 12:13 pm
Lone Star College-Kingwood and PROTECT Institute of Self-Defense will offer a series of free Model Mugging courses for students, faculty/staff and the community on the college campus beginning in September.
September 8, 2010 11:09 am
 Andrea Badot, left, and her daughter, Charlotte. Photo by Jerry Baker
Stories of children not reaching their potential in public schools are familiar to Kingwood resident Andrea Badot, a professional photographer and mother of two who led the revival of an Humble Independent School District parent advocacy group last year. As the school year begins, and Badot enters the second year of leading Humble ISD Parents for Gifted and Talented, there’s an irony. Her daughter no longer attends an Humble ISD elementary, but attends classes in a Montessori program where it is hoped she’ll be challenged and able to learn at her own pace.
September 7, 2010 11:09 am
Houston police in the Kingwood division worked the following theft and burglary cases in the last week:
September 7, 2010 10:22 am
The Mercer Society and Keep Houston Beautiful present "Introduction to Composting : A Composting Workshop," on Tuesday, Sept. 7. John Ferguson of Nature's Way Resources will be the guest speaker. The workshop also includes a hands-on demonstration by Jeff Heilers, assistant director and green house manager at Mercer Arboretum.
September 7, 2010 9:56 am
Do you have a favorite project you enjoy working on when you’re taking a break from that quilt you are always trying to get finished? Whatever your favorite project is, table runners, wall hangings, totes, garments, embroidered items, candle making, scrapbooking, jewelry, ceramics, or any crafted project , come to the Peace by Piecing Quilt Guild October meeting and strut your stuff.
September 7, 2010 9:48 am
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council will hold its annual open house this Saturday, Sept. 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Girl Scout Center, 3110 Southwest Fwy. in Houston. Anyone interested in Girl Scouting is welcome to attend this free event.
September 7, 2010 9:33 am
The Texas Fried Frito Pie is the winner of the biggest food prize for this year’s state fair. The battered and fried blend of chili, cheese and Fritos won the Best Taste award Monday at the sixth annual Big Tex Choice Awards. Prize winners usually attract long lines from fairgoers.
September 7, 2010 9:21 am
Tropical Storm Hermine has proved a rainmaker for south Texas but now appears to be less of a flooding threat to Harris County today. After yesterday's widespread rains, Harris County and counties immediately adjacent have been mostly dry overnight, with the heaviest rains to the southwest of Houston. The best chance of rain today and tonight will be west of Interstate 45, forecasters with the Houston/Galveston office of the National Weather Service said.
September 2, 2010 10:35 am
If you’re itching to perform on stage, you might want to take part in “Northeast Got Talent,” a fund-raiser for the local non-profit, Interfaith Health & Nutrition Network.
September 2, 2010 10:31 am
Texans frustrated by not being able to get through by phone or online to take part in an April energy-efficient appliance rebate program will have another chance.
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