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BY SHAHERYAR KHAN
The John Cooper School plans athletics expansion The John Cooper School in The Woodlands is gearing up for expansion, and the private school started work on new athletics facilities Aug. 25. The project is part of the school’s 10-year
The Woodlands Resort completes $26M renovation
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The $26 million renovation of The Woodlands Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, at 2301 N. MillBend Drive, was completed in August. The total renovations spanned 400,000 square feet, according to Kelly McCourt, director of marketing for The Woodlands Resort. 1 Harrison’s restaurant reopened Aug. 21 and serves breakfast and lunch. 2 The retail store in the Spruce Market sells local products. 3 The Lobby Bar serves local spirits from Texas and is open to the public. 4 The resort has renovated its rooms to modernize the accommodations.
strategic plan—which also includes a future visual arts center. John Cooper o cials said the total cost of the project has not yet been established. Looking back The school is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year and has seen growth from being a pre-K through seventh grade school to a pre-K through 12th grade school with over 1,300 students. The John Cooper School was founded in 1988 as part of the founder of The Woodlands George Mitchell’s vision for The Woodlands community. The details Head of School Stephen Popp said the school emphasizes the “whole child experience,” includ- ing academics, arts and athletics, and the new
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Life Time to open in Shenandoah in 2023 Project: Life Time Shenandoah will oer indoor pickleball courts, tness studio classes, a workout area, a spa and child care services. Update: Work on the facility by Life Time started in late 2021 with completion anticipated in late 2023. • Location: 9000 Six Pines Drive, Shenandoah • Timeline: fall 2021-fall 2023 • Size: 170,078 square feet
The John Cooper School prepares for expansion with a new athletics building.
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facilities will cater to physical education, athletics, arts and alumni activities. The upcoming facility is located adjacent to the Dunlap Gymnasium on the 43-acre campus. It will be a 25,000-square-foot, three-story building. The project will be completed by August 2024 and is funded through philanthropic and commu- nity eorts, according to the school.
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