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Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. The Woodlands votes to replace private mounted patrol with sheriff's deputies (houstonchronicle.com) — The Woodlands Township has voted to replace longtime private Alpha & Omega mounted patrols with a new Montgomery County Sheriff's Office mounted unit, bringing sworn deputies with arrest powers into local retail areas. Officials say the change should expand law-enforcement capabilities while slightly reducing annual costs, though it may mean layoffs for many current troopers as the Alpha & Omega contract ends December 31.
2. Woodlands Christian Academy Senior named National Merit Semifinalist (hellowoodlands.com) — A senior at The Woodlands Christian Academy, Quinn Conrey, has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, placing him among the top academic performers nationwide. Beyond strong test scores, he's active in varsity sports, student leadership, service projects, and STEM research, reflecting both TWCA's academic focus and its emphasis on faith-driven community involvement in The Woodlands.
3. NISTM: benchmark in storage tank management (inspenet.com) — Industry professionals will be heading to The Woodlands this December for NISTM's 19th Annual National Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show, bringing three days of training, networking, and special events. If you work with storage tanks or related environmental compliance, this local gathering offers classes, a trade show, and social activities tailored to your field.
4. beabadoobee's New Album 'Pylon': Tracklist, Features, Producers, and Everything You Need to Know (complex.com) — Beabadoobee's new album "Pylon" arrives tomorrow, and her upcoming Powerlines Tour will bring her to The Woodlands' Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on October 16. The record leans into a louder, live-band sound with high-profile collaborators, while the arena tour spans North America and Europe, giving local fans a chance to hear the new songs live.
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