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🌱 Patch AM: The Woodlands reflects on 9/11 with solemn fire station ceremony
And check out Zoom-delivered Japanese Classes on the The Woodlands Patch calendar
Good day The Woodlands! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- The Woodlands reflects on 9/11 with solemn fire station ceremony
- What The Woodlands' new tax rate and 2027 budget mean for you
- How a Woodlands-area pitcher became the nation's No. 1 recruit
Also on today's calendar: Zoom-delivered Japanese Classes and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 94, low: 74.
- Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Woodlands honors 25th Anniversary of September 11 with Patriot Day of Remembrance Ceremony (hellowoodlands.com) — The Woodlands community gathered at Central Fire Station for a Patriot Day of Remembrance ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of September 11. Local firefighters led the program with a Presentation of Colors, the Fireman's Prayer, and the Ringing of the Bell to honor lives lost and first responders' courage. 
• Montgomery County budget and 7 other North Houston stories (communityimpact.com) — The Woodlands Township has approved its 2027 budget and 2026 property tax rate, slightly lowering the overall rate while funding services such as mounted patrol. At the same time, Montgomery County commissioners adopted a new county budget with pay raises and a tax rate increase, and several nearby projects—from a new Trader Joe's to hospital expansions—could affect where you shop and seek care.
• No. 1 Spotlight: The Story of 2028 6-Foot-2 Pitcher Reagan Eldred & How She Skyrocketed to the Top of Her Class Seemingly Overnight (Sept. 11, 2026) (linedrivemedia.com) — A rising softball star who lives in The Woodlands area, pitcher Reagan Eldred, has just been ranked the No. 1 player nationally in the Class of 2028 and is weighing offers from Texas A&M, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Her rapid ascent from local rec leagues to dominating national tournaments highlights the level of elite youth sports talent developing right in your backyard.
📸 Around The Woodlands
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🗓 Upcoming Events in The Woodlands
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★ Featured events ★
- Zoom-delivered Japanese Classes →
Zoom @ Art Play Learn,
9:00 am
Monday September 21
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Other local events
- LOLa's Diner Fall 2026 Sign-Up →
Lord of Life Fellowship Hall, 3801 S Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands - Traditional Worship →
Lord of Life Sanctuary, 3801 S. Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands
8:30 am - God's Work, Our Hands: Rise Against Hunger →
Lord of Life Fellowship Hall, 3801 S Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands
9:00 am - Book Study →
Lord of Life Library, 3801 S Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands
9:45 am - Adult Faith Formation →
Lord of Life Faith Formation, 3801 S. Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands
9:45 am - Contemporary Worship →
Lord of Life Sanctuary, 3801 S. Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands
11:00 am - OA Meeting →
Lord of Life Library, 3801 S Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands
6:00 pm - KBCC - Crochet Friends →
The Kevin Brady Community Center, 2250 Buckthorne Pl, The Woodlands
9:00 am - KBCC - Bingo with Interfaith →
The Kevin Brady Community Center, 2250 Buckthorne Pl, The Woodlands
10:00 am - Parent-Child Workshop: Mitchell Library →
The Woodlands TX
10:00 am - Chocolate With Jesus →
Lord of Life Conference Room, 3801 S Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands
12:30 pm - GriefShare (In-Person) Fall 2026 →
Lord of Life Room 23, 3801 S. PANTHER CREEK DR, THE WOODLANDS
1:00 pm
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
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🗞 Nearby News
Tomball
- US Forklift Certification Marks 25 Years of OSHA-Compliant Online Forklift Certification, Surpasses 50,000 Certified Operators (usatoday.com)
- Vaelon - Watchtower Defense's Upcoming Flagship 9mm Pistol (thefirearmblog.com)
- Disguised shooter, unanswered questions: Liz Barraza's Tomball murder revisited (star-telegram.com)
Conroe
- Conroe Noon Lions members kick off first 'Reading at Reaves' event (yourconroenews.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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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