the woodlands: Sgt. Eddie Wright - no regrets
- 11/11/11 09:48 AM
Does our nation deserve people like Sgt. Eddie Wright, or Capt. Brent Morell, or any of the hundreds of thousands of servicemen and women who have served this country or been wounded or killed in action? I still say yes, in principal. But we could do more to honor their sacrifice. A lot more. Sgt. Eddie Wright, a retired Marine and Conroe resident who lost his two arms in combat in Iraq, spoke to a standing-room-only Veteran’s celebration of The Woodlands Rotary Club on Thursday. Although he paid a steep price to keep his commitment to serve this country, Sgt. Wright … (2 comments)
the woodlands: The Market: Sales tax collections, consumer spending up in Montgomery County
- 11/10/11 03:37 AM
The county's largest communities -- The Woodlands, Conroe -- and several smaller cities posted sizeable increases in sales tax revenue, a sign of increased consumer spending locally. That's good news and a strong sign of a growing market. Underlying consumer demand and growth in the economy is the foundation for home sales. The good news came from the monthly sales tax allocation report released Wednesday, Nov. 9 by state Comptroller Susan Combs. Conroe City Administrator Paul Virgadamo touched on the news at Thursday morning's Board of Director's meeting for the Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce. "Conroe's sales tax is … (0 comments)
the woodlands: Why I love The Woodlands -- the things you can see
- 11/07/11 04:28 AM
The Woodlands has branded itself as a great place to "live, work and play" -- and in this case, the brand is reality. One of the things I love most about The Woodlands is its respect for the environment and a desire to merge the best aspects of community with the surrounding natural environment. Take the bike trails, for example, where more than 160 miles of pathways and trails link the various residential villages and commercial areas in The Woodlands. Those trails not only provide an excellent means of enjoying the great outdoors and getting in a good run or bike … (0 comments)
the woodlands: The champion within: Tj Fry and the art of making it look easy
- 11/07/11 04:09 AM
He’s completed six Ironmans, competed professionally in triathlons, was a collegiate MVP at Clemson University in swimming, is a devoted husband and father, and more recently in the middle of this brutal recession, acquired -- and then expanded -- a string of retail shops devoted to swim sports. Tj Fry clearly loves a challenge. Spend a few minutes with him, and you may just want to take on a few challenges of your own. He notched his most recent Ironman – the venerable Kona Ironman competition in Hawaii – in early October of this year. As we sit and visit for … (4 comments)
Jim Fredricks, a licensed Realtor® with the Chevaux Group in The Woodlands, is a former newspaper professional who writes on real estate, politics, the economy and the fantastic communities in Montgomery County, Texas, just north of Houston. A 15-year resident of Montgomery County, his knowledge of the community is a great asset to buyers and sellers alike.
Does our nation deserve people like Sgt. Eddie Wright, or Capt. Brent Morell, or any of the hundreds of thousands of servicemen and women who have served this country or been wounded or killed in action? I still say yes, in principal. But we could do more to honor their sacrifice. A lot more. Sgt. Eddie Wright, a retired Marine and Conroe resident who lost his two arms in combat in Iraq, spoke to a standing-room-only Veteran’s celebration of The Woodlands Rotary Club on Thursday. Although he paid a steep price to keep his commitment to serve this country, Sgt. Wright … (2 comments)
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