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Coming up: Empire of the Sun on the The Woodlands Patch calendar
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:
- See how neighbors' gratitude became a permanent mural in town
- Planning a fall yard refresh? See what's at Landscaping Solutions
- AI security job opens in The Woodlands with flexible hybrid schedule.
Also on today's calendar: Marcus King and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 75.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
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.
📸 Around The Woodlands
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🗓 Upcoming Events in The Woodlands
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★ Featured events ★
- Empire of the Sun →
The Pavilion Event Center, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands
7:30 pm
Thursday September 24
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Other local events
- LandShark Bar & Grill Live Music Weekends
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce Margaritaville Resort Lake Conroe | LandShark Bar & Weekend - Marcus King →
The Pavilion Event Center, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands
7:00 pm - Drums for Pat Green →
The Woodlands TX
7:00 pm - BRAD PAISLEY LIVE →
The Pavilion Event Center, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands
7:30 pm
Friday September 11
Thursday October 1
Thursday October 8
📣 The Woodlands Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Toastmasters Meeting
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce 1370 N. Millbend Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380.
12:00 pm - LandShark Bar & Grill Live Music Weekends
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce Margaritaville Resort Lake Conroe | LandShark Bar & Weekend - Friday Night FUN →
Flips Gymnastics, 27320 Robinson Rd, Oak Ridge North
6:30 pm - High N Fidelity - Tribute to REO Speedwagon →
Main Street Crossing, 111 W Main St, Tomball
8:00 pm - Tomball Farmers Market →
Tomball Farmers Market, 205 W Main St, Tomball
9:00 am - Aaron Weber in Conroe, TX →
GuadalaHARRY's Bar & Grill, 219 Simonton St, Conroe
7:00 pm - Coffee and Cameras (Sept 19) →
Precision Camera & Video, 17937 I-45 #105, Shenandoah
10:00 am
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making The Woodlands PatchAM possible:
- GIR Appliance repair — (346) 625-4289
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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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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