A dinner and casino night "Betting on Courage"" will help young victims of trauma and abuse on Saturday, Sept. 29 at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center in The Woodlands.

Children's Safe Harbor will sponsor the event, with tickets available at $300 per seat.

The group's aim is to break the cycle of child abuse and trauma with intervention including justice for abusers.

A silent auction will include art from children that have been through the center. A raffle will be held for a loose white brilliant round diamond donated by Dannini Jewelers.

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Golf course waterfront estates in the gated community of Carlton Woods and surrounding the Gary Player Signature golf course in the Village of Sterling Ridge provide the ultimate in comfort and privacy.

And with prices ranging from the $130's well into the millions, the choices are virtually limitless. New homes are offered by more than a dozen regional and national homebuilders and more than 30 independent custom homebuilders.

Here, you will find a village approach to living. Each village feels like its own small town, complete with shopping centers,
community organizations, exceptional public and private schools, extensive recreation and welcoming places of worship.
Within the villages are individual neighborhoods, each with its own charm and…

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It's an Italian evening for the program titled Poperazzi with the Houston Symphony and the fabulous "pop-opera"" vocal trio from Vegas, also called Poperazzi, at The Woodlands Pavilion in The Woodlands, Tx on Thursday, September 1 at 8:00 p.m.

For orchestra seating, tickets are $15.

Free lawn and mezzanine seating are courtesy of Woodforest National Bank and KPMG, LLP.

Also, this event is sponsored in part by Houston Family Magazine and CultureMap.

For free seating, tickets are not required.

Gates open to the public at 7:00 p.m.

Be sure to arrive early for pre-concert activities starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Fidelity Investments Plaza.

Take a seat at the Side Stage and listen to the sounds of Houston Grand Opera singers from 7:15 p.m.…

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Trustees within the North Harris Montgomery Community College District voted to lower the district's tax rate by 2 percent during a special meeting last week.

The 2007-2008 tax rate is 11.44 cents per $100 valuation, saving a taxpayer who owns a $100,000 home and hasn't claimed any exemptions $2.30 compared to last year's tax rate of 11.67 cents per $100 valuation. "By our action we are reaffirming our commitment to taxpayers that we are good stewards of their dollars,"" said NHMCCD board President Randy Bates.

Board member Chris Daniel said constituents will be pleased with the small savings.
""This is one of the reasons why I ran (for a seat on the NHMCCD board), and I'm glad to be keeping my promise,"" said Daniel, who was elected in November.

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Tamborrel Properties is listing a home for lease in Creekside Park. 83 Victoriana Cir. This 3,252 square feet home has 4 bedrooms, 3 and a half bathrooms and a 2-car attached garage. Bedrooms feature ceiling fans and include spacious closets. The master bathroom has a bathtub.

Amenities include a beautiful brick exterior, spacious backyard with covered patio and carpet and tile floors. Some rooms feature hardwood floors. The bathrooms and kitchens features granite countertops. The latter also include wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances.The family room opens to the kitchen and features tile floors, fireplace and great views of the backyard.

83 Victoriana Cir is located within the Tomball Independent School District, one of the best school…

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THE WOODLANDS, TX - Memorial Hermann continues to differentiate itself as one of the top systems in the nation and the market leader in quality outcomes, with five campuses being named as Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence by Healthgrades, the nation's leading independent healthcare ratings organization. Placing in the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for superior clinical performance are Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital,

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THE WOODLANDS, TX - Comcast recently opened a new XFINITY store at 1501 Lake Robbins Drive which features 55" flat screen TVs and a comfortable seating area.

The 4,800-square-foot center is designed entirely around the needs of customers and provides Comcast customers with an opportunity to explore and learn about and interact directly with the latest XFINITY products and services.

""We continue to see strong growth in The Waterway Square District as companies recognize the value of its attractive and convenient location,"" said Alex Sutton, Co-President of The Woodlands Development Company. ""It's great to see Comcast's commitment to The Woodlands' community with the addition of the new XFINITY store.""

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