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. ☀️
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Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. The Art of Gratitude Turns Heartfelt Messages Into a Lasting Symbol In The Woodlands (papercitymag.com) — A new public mural called The Art of Gratitude is now on display at the Kevin Brady Community Center in The Woodlands, filled with thousands of community-submitted messages of thanks. Created by local artist Marlo Saucedo and funded through The Woodlands Arts Council and donors, the piece celebrates local nature, schools, and daily life, becoming a lasting symbol of the township's spirit.
2. Know Better, Grow Better: Woodlands Landscaping Solutions on September 26 (hellowoodlands.com) — The Woodlands Township is inviting residents to the free Woodlands Landscaping Solutions event on Saturday, September 26, at the Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park. With more than 40 booths, local experts, and organizations like Interfaith of The Woodlands, native plant nurseries, and wildlife groups, you can pick up practical tips for creating a beautiful, water-wise yard right in your neighborhood.
3. AI Agent Developer - ComTec Information Systems (dice.com) — A tech employer is hiring an AI Agent Developer based in The Woodlands with a hybrid schedule, blending remote work and limited on-site time. The role centers on building AI-powered cybersecurity tools using Amazon Bedrock and AWS, integrating with platforms like CrowdStrike and Splunk, and automating threat investigations and incident response for security operations teams.
4. Portage appoints Karen Dempsey-Horan as next city manager (wwmt.com) — The Woodlands Township's chief administrative officer, Karen Dempsey-Horan, has been tapped to become the next city manager of Portage, Michigan, and will start there in early November. Her move marks a leadership change for The Woodlands' local government, as she departs after nearly three decades in municipal administration and community development roles.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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