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Toys For Tots is celebrating 75 years of providing disadvantaged children with gifts. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper)
National nonprofit Toys for Tots celebrating 75 years of brightening holidays
STEM-E gives students opportunities for hands-on experience in STEM. (Courtesy STEM-E Youth Career Development Program)
STEM-E Youth Career Development Program prepares youth for future careers
In mid-July, Playhouse 1960 announced the performance lineup for its upcoming 50th anniversary 2022-23 season. (Courtesy Playhouse 1960)
Playhouse 1960 in Spring announces 50th season performance lineup
The Centrum is a 21,000-square-foot venue that is able to seat 877 people. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Cypress Creek FACE announces 26th anniversary lineup; 2022-23 season tickets now on sale
Northwest Assistance Ministries will be hosting a bowl-a-thon fundraiser Aug. 5-6 at iTZ Family Food & Fun, located at 183555 Hwy. 249, Houston. The local nonprofit is looking to the community to help it meet its goal of raising $25,000. (Courtesy Northwest Assistance Ministries)
Northwest Assistance Ministries to host bowl-a-thon fundraising event Aug. 5-6
The Chef's Table near Spring will be participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks beginning Aug 1. (Courtesy The Chef's Table)
Houston Restaurant Weeks set to kick off in Spring-Klein area Aug. 1
A photo of three Governor's Volunteer Awards.
Service-minded Texans to be honored with 2023 Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Amid overcrowding in animal shelters nationwide, Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring reduced adoption fees of $50 or less from July 11-31, officials announced via a news release July 11. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Harris County Pets to waive adoption fees July 11-31 through Bissell Pet Foundation sponsorship
The Houston Food Bank is slated to open a second warehouse and distribution facility in 2025 at Ella Boulevard and Hwy. 249 in Houston. (Courtesy Houston Food Bank)
Chevron donates 53-acre parcel for Houston Food Bank expansion
Northwest Assistance Ministries’ Meals on Wheels program is seeking volunteers to assist with delivering meals to homebound seniors as it prepares to resume daily meal deliveries June 1. (Courtesy Northwest Assistance Ministries)
Northwest Assistance Ministries urgently seeking Meals on Wheels volunteers
Hanover Co. is seeking a demolition permit for 201-213 W. Fourth St., Austin. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Although these crimes increased by 19% from 2020-21 locally, he said an estimated 91% of sexual assaults go unreported statewide. (Courtesy Brian Jackson/Adobe Stock)
Sexual assault cases up year over year in Harris County
According to Lead Pastor Marty Burroughs, Phase 1 will include a new sanctuary and foyer area; Phase 2 will include a new nursery area for children ages 5 and younger; and Phase 3 will include the new Kid's Church area for children ages 6-11. (Rendering courtesy Northwood Church)
Northwood Church begins three-phase building expansion project
Located at 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, Cypress Creek Christian Church's congregation initially began holding services in living rooms and school cafeterias throughout northwest Harris County, prior to securing land for its permanent home and formally organizing in March 1972. (Courtesy Cypress Creek Christian Church)
Cypress Creek Christian Church to commemorate 50th anniversary in 2022
Eat Drink HTX began on Feb. 15 and will be held at participating Spring-area restaurants through Feb. 28. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Eat Drink HTX supports nonprofits, local restaurants in Spring
The nonprofit organization hosts and organizes musical performances from local and national artists. (Courtesy Cypress Creek FACE)
Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts and Community Enrichment marks 25th anniversary
Leah Barton, who serves as Harris County’s managing director of strategic initiatives, talked about the Community COVID Housing Program on Jan. 25. (Screenshot via Facebook Live)
Harris County commissioners approve $29.5M in funding for second phase of COVID-19 housing project
A newly-formed Spring Klein Rotary Club will begin meeting at Thistle Draftshop, located at FM 2920, Spring, in February. (Courtesy Spring Klein Rotary Club)
Newly-formed Spring Klein Rotary Club to begin meeting in February at Thistle Draftshop
The Very Berry Waffle ($9.95) is topped with fresh blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries along with powdered sugar, whipped butter and warm syrup. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact Newspaper)
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