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Hello The Woodlands! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Habitat's 2027 gala in The Woodlands plans to 'Raise the Roof'
  • Thirteen John Cooper seniors earn prestigious National Merit commendations
  • Why thousands of gallons of cooking oil shut down I-45

Also on today's calendar: Boz Scaggs and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 88, low: 73.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County to 'Raise the Roof' at 2027 Building Hope Gala (hellowoodlands.com) — Residents of The Woodlands can look ahead to Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County's 14th annual Building Hope Gala, set for April 17, 2027 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott and presented by BMW of The Woodlands. The "Raise the Roof" themed fundraiser will celebrate completed affordable homes in Conroe, support new builds in Magnolia, and invites locals to sponsor, underwrite, or volunteer.
   

2. 13 Cooper Seniors named Commended Students in 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program (hellowoodlands.com) — Thirteen seniors at The John Cooper School in The Woodlands have been named Commended Students in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing them among about 34,000 top scorers nationwide. School leaders say the recognition reflects years of academic dedication and aligns with Cooper's mission to foster curiosity, leadership, and lifelong learning.
   

3. Thousands of gallons of cooking oil spill on I-45 near The Woodlands (houstonchronicle.com) — Drivers in The Woodlands area faced major delays after an 18-wheeler carrying cooking oil caught fire around 6 a.m. on I-45 near Rayford Road, spilling over 5,000 gallons and closing several southbound lanes. TxDOT crews say the non-hazardous oil spread into drainage areas, backing traffic up toward Conroe while they worked for hours to clear and reopen the roadway.
   

4. Texas Children's Pioneers Novel In-Utero Approach for Complex Gastroschisis Through Ongoing Clinical Trial (texaschildrens.org) — Families in The Woodlands may be interested that Texas Children's, which operates a full children's hospital in The Woodlands, is running a clinical trial on a new in‑utero surgery for complex gastroschisis. The investigational procedure, regulated by the FDA, aims to improve survival and recovery for severely affected babies, and enrollment remains open to eligible families worldwide.
   

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