Vote in the Special HISD School Board Elections

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Don't forget to vote in the Humble ISD Special Election. Voters will elect trustees for three of the positions on the Board of Trustees as well as deciding the fate of a bond which would provide for new schools in the district and improvements.

Election Day is Saturday, May 10th. The polls will be open from 7 am to 7 pm at the following locations:

Kingwood Couple Reels in Awards at Fishing Tournament

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Fishermen are notorious for talking about "the one that got away."

Not so for Kingwood couple Dennis and Melanie Fikes who won the first place award in the 5th event of the 2008 season for the Southeast Region The 2 of Us Couples Fishing Tournament on May 4th at Lake Sam Rayburn. Competing in a field of 42 couples, their impressive five fish stringer weighed 21.59 pounds.

In addition, they won the Ladies and Mens Big Bass Awards. Melanie's Big Bass weighed 7.61 pounds and Dennis boasted a 7.78 pounder.

Kingwood Mother Creates a Positive Response to Bullying

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According to recent FBI statistics, violent crimes continue to rise in our schools, as evidenced by various campus rampages, the new trend in cyber bullying, and teen suicides. This has rattled the nerves of parents across the country. Tina Mansfield, a mom and graphic designer from Kingwood Texas, decided to use her skills to respond to an increasingly egocentric, mean and competitive environment among our youth. She has designed a ring called String-Ring — The Kindness Reminder. The attractive sterling silver ring is designed to be threaded with interchangeable colored strings and is inspired by the old custom of tying a string around your finger to remember something, in this case ... kindness. Each ring comes with a set of 10 strings, each color representing a particular act of kindness.
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Local Family Seeks Blood Donations for Baby

Written by Sheena Oomen

Baby Brandon Brooks is less than four months old, but since doctors diagnosed him with a life-threatening disease, his tiny body has undergone six blood transfusions and countless treatments. On Jan. 30, he was born seven weeks premature to Kingwood parents Mickey and Jimmy Brooks.

Because Brandon's life depends on voluntary blood donations, the public is encouraged to support him at a replenishment blood drive April 30 at Kingwood's Merry Go Round boutique on Woodland Hills Drive. Learn more about Brandon's story at www.caringbridge.org/visit/brandonnbrooks.

Come Home: The Home Buying Process

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There are new, affordable homes to be had in Houston and mortgage money, and down payment assistance are available. Mayor Bill White wants you know about a free opportunity to learn more about it, or share the information with a friend.

The Mayor's Office and the Greater Houston Builders Association is hosting COME HOME: "The Home Buying Process" on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall B3 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration will begin promptly at 7:00 a.m.

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