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🌱 Patch AM: How did The Woodlands boys stack up in state XC rankings?
You won't want to miss 2026 Walk & Roll to School in The Woodlands on the The Woodlands Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How did The Woodlands boys stack up in state XC rankings?
- How Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands could aid rare diagnoses
Also on today's calendar: Historic Downtown Montgomery and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 92, low: 76.
- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Texas Boys XC Team Rankings Week 4 (milesplit.com) — The latest statewide boys cross country rankings highlight The Woodlands as a top-10 program, led by standout senior Elton Martin's near-win at the Nike South meet. Detailed results show how tightly packed the Highlanders' scoring runners are, and how they stack up against powerhouses like Vandegrift, Round Rock, and Carroll this season. 
• Together human genetics, AI and animal studies provide diagnosis for rare, complex neurodevelopmental disorder (texaschildrens.org) — Families in The Woodlands connected to Texas Children's Hospital may soon benefit from new answers about rare neurodevelopmental disorders, thanks to research involving the Duncan NRI and partners. Using AI tools and fruit fly studies, scientists linked variants in the BRSK1 gene to developmental delays and neurological symptoms, strengthening the hospital system's role in advanced pediatric diagnostics for communities north of Houston.
📸 Around The Woodlands
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🗓 Upcoming Events in The Woodlands
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★ Featured events ★
- 2026 Walk & Roll to School in The Woodlands →
The Woodlands
7:15 am
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Historic Downtown Montgomery →
The Kevin Brady Community Center, 2250 Buckthorne Pl, The Woodlands
8:00 am - KBCC - Line Dancing →
The Kevin Brady Community Center, 2250 Buckthorne Pl, The Woodlands
9:30 am - KBCC - Crafts with Interfaith →
The Kevin Brady Community Center, 2250 Buckthorne Pl, The Woodlands
9:30 am - Ladies' Bible Study →
Lord of Life Library, 3801 S Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands
9:45 am - Psychology of Personal & Professional Performance →
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, 9320 Lakeside Boulevard, The Woodlands
10:00 am - Baby & Me: Brady Library →
The Woodlands TX
10:00 am - Toddler Storytime →
The Woodlands TX
10:30 am - KBCC - Wednesday Mahjong →
The Kevin Brady Community Center, 2250 Buckthorne Pl, The Woodlands
12:00 pm - KBCC - Joy Movement →
The Kevin Brady Community Center, 2250 Buckthorne Pl, The Woodlands
12:00 pm - KBCC - Hand and Foot Canasta →
The Kevin Brady Community Center, 2250 Buckthorne Pl, The Woodlands
12:30 pm - Podcast Studio Orientation: Brady Library →
The Woodlands TX
1:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
📣 The Woodlands Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Babysitter / part-time nanny wanted
I'm looking for a kind, reliable person to help care for my 2.5 year-old son 1–2 times a week while I study or take care of errands. I'd also love… (Nextdoor Sterling Ridge 2)
🗞 Nearby News
Tomball
- Gettysburg Residents Can Find Halloween Fun, Maker Classes, Genealogy and More at Tomball Library This October (myneighborhoodnews.com)
- Gamecocks Host Second Edition of Bryan Bros Collegiate Monday (gamecocksonline.com)
Conroe
- NEWS - Federal jury finds Conroe man guilty of enticing a minor in Del Rio (830times.com)
- Who's Going to Buy All These Bonds? (bitcoinnews.com)
- Texas H-2B worker approvals reach 19,083 in fiscal 2026 through June 30, 2026 (businessdailynetwork.com)
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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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