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What's up The Woodlands! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Trinity Episcopal Church marks 50 years with a historic new rector
  • What Alpha School's AI-powered model means for Woodlands-area families
  • A global finance leader now calls The Woodlands home

Also on today's calendar: KBCC - Beginners Chess and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 95, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trinity Episcopal Church, The Woodlands, makes history with installation of first female rector (episcopalnewsservice.org) — Trinity Episcopal Church in The Woodlands has installed the Rev. Christine Mendoza as its first female rector, marking a historic moment during the parish's 50th anniversary year. The church highlights her Texas roots, extensive ministry experience, and commitment to serving The Woodlands community through worship, outreach, and its day school on South Panther Creek Drive.
   

• Houston Heights is getting an AI-powered private school. Here's how it works (arcpublishing.com) — Families in The Woodlands already have access to Alpha School's AI-driven K-8 campus, where students finish core academics in about two hours and spend the rest of the day on real-world skills and experiences. Now the school is expanding to Houston Heights, with similar tuition levels and a 2027–28 opening target, giving local parents another option if they like the Woodlands model.
   

• Garrington Group of Companies Names Mancuso CEO of Liquid Capital (abfjournal.com) — A newly appointed CEO of finance firm Liquid Capital is now based in The Woodlands, subtly raising the community's profile in the commercial finance world. With decades of experience and global credentials, he'll be leading the company's factoring and working-capital services across the U.S. and Canada while calling your town home.
   

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Ok The Woodlands! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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