17-year-old Genna Bentley was last seen Oct. 8 in Spring; investigators say documents suggest she may have planned to travel toward Canada. SPRING, Texas — The Conroe ISD Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating 17-year-old Genna Silas Crowe Bentley, a Grand Oaks High School student who has been missing since Thursday, Oct. 8. Bentley was last seen at approximately 12:50 p.m. at Grand Oaks High School, 4800 Riley Fuzzel Road in Spring. Investigators

HS THEATRE:The Woodlands High School Theatre presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: High School Edition Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 15–17, 2026. Set 19 years after the original Harry Potter series, the story follows Harry’s son, Albus Potter, and Draco Malfoy’s son, Scorpius, as they confront their families’ legacies and embark on a dangerous adventure that could alter the past and the future. Performances begin at 7pm each evening, with an additional 2pm matinee Sat

HS WATER POLO:Both Grand Oaks High School water polo teams advanced to the UIL Class 6A regional semifinals Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. The Grizzlies boys defeated the Clear Springs boys 16-10, while the Grand Oaks girls defeated the Clear Springs girls 9-5. Both teams now move into the Sweet 16 and will compete in the UIL regional tournament Oct. 16–17. Follow the student center at @studentcenter_woodlands.Listen to our daily news brief at studentcenterusa.com/podcast.

Oak Ridge faces a dangerous Willis team in Tuesday's biggest matchup, while Caney Creek fights to avoid elimination, Conroe faces a difficult challenge, and Grand Oaks looks for its 71st consecutive district victory. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 THE WOODLANDS, Texas — With four matches remaining in the District 13-6A volleyball regular season, the race for the fourth and final playoff berth is becoming the district's most compelling storyline. Oak Ridge holds the advantage, but Wi

Highlanders emerge as the team to beat, Conroe builds momentum, and a three-way tie for second sets up a critical week of district football. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 | District 13-6A Football THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Three weeks into the District 13-6A football season, The Woodlands has established itself as the clear favorite, but the more intriguing storyline may be developing immediately behind the Highlanders. College Park, Grand Oaks and Conroe enter the fourth week of distri

HS CHEER:
Oak Ridge High School varsity cheerleaders pose with the War Eagle mascot during the “War of the Oaks” rivalry football game against the Grand Oaks High School Grizzlies on Oct. 9, 2026, at Woodforest Bank Stadium in Shenandoah, Texas. The cheerleaders wear pink jerseys and carry pink pom-poms to raise awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Follow the student center at @studentcenter_woodlands.
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Houston native and Charlie’s Angels star will meet fans Thursday, Oct. 8, for a book signing and photo opportunity at Village Books. THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 — Actress, entrepreneur and Houston native Jaclyn Smith will return to the Houston area Thursday for an appearance in The Woodlands, meeting fans at Village Books from 6 to 8 p.m. Smith will sign copies of her new memoir, I Once Knew a Guy Named Charlie, and take photos with guests during the Oct. 8