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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office investigators need help identifying and arresting a home burglary suspect.

On August 8, 2012, during the morning hours a home in the Sentinel Oaks subdivision, just off of SH 249 in the Pinehurst area, was burglarized. Surveillance video
captured the suspect as he left the residence with a large screen television.

The suspect is a white male who, during the burglary, was wearing grey baggy shorts, a dark pullover shirt with a set of angel wings on the back and a baseball cap. The suspect appears to have long thin sideburns that extend into a thin beard to his chin.

Anyone who recognizes this suspect should call Detective Mike Price with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 936-760-5876 or 281-259-6414.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to a $1000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest or indictment of a felony crime. Call 800-392-STOP (7867). Anonymous tips can also be
made through the Montgomery County Crime Stoppers Web Page at www.montgomerycountycrimestoppers.org.

A man is now in custody on burglary charges, after security footage aired publicly showed the man stealing a television from a house near Pinehurst.

Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) recently released security footage showing a man kicking in the door of a home and running out with a large television. After that footage aired in numerous media outlets, deputies say that they were flooded with numerous tips. One of those tips led them to Zachary Todd Woodard, 21, who they caught near Magnolia.

The home is in the Sentinel Oaks subdivision.

"At the time of the arrest, crystal methamphetamine was found and Woodard has also been charged with possession of a controlled substance," a MCSO press release stated. "During the arrest Woodard attempted to convince detectives that he was his younger brother."

Detectives went on to say that Woodard did not state he had seen the security camera footage, but that he was aware of news reports of the crime.

"His appearance had recently been altered by cutting his hair and shaving," the release stated.

Police said that the stolen property has not been recovered, but they will continue looking.

Most days you can find a surprise shopping experience on the side of 34614 Texas Hwy. 249 near Coe Road in Pinehurst. The market Elysium (Elysian Fields) offers home-made crafts and fresh produce for sale weekdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to dusk.

A larger selection is offered on Fridays and Saturdays as a greater number of vendors set up shop on the location next to the Beaver Creek Boathouse restaurant to ply their wares. Whether you are looking for a holiday gift, a unique home decoration or fruits and vegetables for your dinner table, you will usually find it at the market.

Elysium opened two months ago, in September. Rose Leverton, the market's founder, explained how she came to be the proprietor of the new roadside market.

"I had lost my job and was looking for a career alternative," she said. "I had always enjoyed making crafts and had sold them at local events, so I wanted to try selling seasonal decorative items. I did some research on rental properties and road traffic. I learned that more than 55,000 cars per day passed this location and that I could rent the property for a reasonable rate. I started out selling my crafts and almost sold out the first day. Then I added the produce. Then more vendors asked to join me. I thought that would offer a better selection and more people would stop. I was right. It just took off from there. I feel blessed to be able to make my own future."

Crafts vendors interested in joining Leverton at Elysium can pay a small daily fee of $15 for a 12-foot space on her lot, bring a table and pop-up canopy, and be in business. She has a Facebook page for those who would like more information about the types of items being offered for sale: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Elysium always offers produce, but the crafts vary. On recent days, vendors have been selling quilts, yard stones, jewelry, jams and jellies, furniture, centerpieces and bamboo plants. So far, there have been very few days the roadside market has had to close due to bad weather, so local residents will very likely be able to check it out on any weekday or Saturday.

"We are starting to get regular customers who visit all the time," said Leverton.

She said Saturday is the best day, because there are more customers and a greater selection of items to purchase.

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Montgomery County sheriff’s deputies said a convenience store in the Pinehurst area was burglarized, during the early morning of Dec. 5.

Ken’s Bread and Butter store in the 34700 block of SH249, was burglarized and the suspects tried to get into the automatic teller machine.

Two males pried open the front door of the business and both were wearing dark colored clothing and had their faces covered, according to deputies.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public to solve this crime.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Shannon Spencer of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 281-577-8942 or 936- 760-5800. 

Crime Stoppers will pay up to a $1000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest or indictment of a felony crime.  Call 800-392-STOP (7867).  Anonymous tips can also be made through the Montgomery County Crime Stoppers WEB PAGE at www.montgomerycountycrimstoppers.org.

His name is Smokey.

A fitting name, considering the miracle dog was found alive by firefighters inside the smoldering remains of a Pinehurst home that burned down around him on Valentine's Day.

Firefighters found the dog breathing shallowly, but he only had a small burn above his eye. They quickly administered oxygen to the dog and called workers from Paws to Claws Veterinary Clinic in Magnolia to take the dog for emergency treatment.

"He was in bad shape," said Rhonda Lankford, an employee of the clinic who picked up the dog. "He was dehydrated, full of chemicals and had suffered from extreme smoke inhalation."

It was so bad that he was only taking about 40 breaths per minute – a very shallow rate for an active dog.

Lankford rushed Smokey to the clinic where her boss, Dr. Suzanne Knoop Scott, began treatment and placed the dog in their intensive care unit. The owner of the home that burned claimed the dog was just a stray that they fed, but that was the opening the staff needed to begin aggressively treating Smokey, in order to save him. By law they cannot treat a dog without an owner's permission.

For the first few days the prognosis was iffy. Smokey would just fall over when he tried to walk and was very thin. Suddenly though, the dog began to show marked improvements.

While he is a quiet dog, he is extremely loving and friendly, Lankford said. She said the improvement is remarkable and could be considered miraculous.

"He's bright and alert," Lankford said. "He's 100 percent better. Sometimes they just have a will to survive."

While Smokey is heartworm positive, Scott believes that it isn't too severe and can be treated with preventative medicine, while his body recovers from the effects of the fire.

Heartworms are not contagious to either animals or humans.

"He has to get fully recovered from the smoke inhalation before we can do the full treatment for the heartworms.

He could also stand to gain a few more pounds she said.

While Smokey is still recovering, it doesn't mean he has to stay too much longer at the clinic. He's only on oral medications and Scott said he could go home in about a week – that is if he had a home to go to.

With no one claiming the dog and a lack of space at the clinic, the staff is afraid they may have to turn Smokey over to animal control, at which point he could be euthanized within three days.

Area no-kill shelters are full and the doctor and her staff are frantically searching for a new home for Smokey.

Considering what the dog survived, it would be heartbreaking to many if he had to be put down, simply because he didn't have a home to go to.

If you are interested in helping provide Smokey with a new home, contact the staff at Paws to Claws Veterinary Care at 281-356-2384.

ONGOING EVENTS

MONDAYS:
Line Dance, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10 a.m. Sign up by calling, 936-931-5030.
Wibbley Wobblers Story-time, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 10:30 a.m. For babies walking unassisted through 15 months. Call 832-559-4235 for details.
TUESDAYS:
Rotary Club of Mag-nolia, Celeste Graves Education Support Center, 31141 Nichols Sawmill Rd., noon. For more information, call 281-380-0332.
Quilting Group, Hockley Community Center, 1 p.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
WEDNESDAYS:
'88' Dominoes, Hockley Community Center, 1 p.m. For details, call 936-931-5030.
Mommy & Me Yoga, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
Stretch and Tone, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 9:30 a.m. Call 936-931-5030 for details.
THURSDAYS:
Oil Painting, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 9 a.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
Pilates, Tomball Com-munity Center, 221 Market St., 10 a.m. Call 281-255-6221 for details.
FRIDAYS: 
Games, Tomball Com-munity Center, 221 Market St., 9:30 a.m. Call 281-255-6221 for details.
Hand-n-foot, Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St., 12:30 p.m. Call 281-255-6221 for details.

LOCAL EVENTS
Feb. 4 Word: The Basics class, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 9 to 11 a.m. This free, four part class will meet in room L216. For details, call 832-559-4200.
Feb. 4 Yarn Wreaths for Valentine's Day Craft, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
Feb. 4 Deadline to register for Art Explorers Around the World on Feb. 11, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1 p.m. 2nd - 6th graders will explore Tibet. For details, call 832-559-4235.
Feb. 4 Tomball Garden Club meeting, Amegy Bank Community Meeting Room, 28201 SH 249, 9:30 a.m. Topic will be Shade Gardening presented by Charlyn Brown. For details, contact tomball
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Feb. 4, 18 KIDLIT, Lone Star College Tomball Com-munity Library, 1 p.m. 3rd - 5th grade. Enjoy crafts, puzzles, discussion, games and snacks. For more information, call 832-559-4235.
Feb. 5 Black History Month Game Day, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 4:30 p.m. Ages 3-12. For details, call 832-559-4235.
Feb. 5 Cross-Stitching class, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sign up by calling 936-931-5030.
Feb. 5 Afternoon Book Discussion, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 3 p.m. Group will discuss, "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society," by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. For more information, call 832-559-4200.
Feb. 5, 19 Children's Garden Club, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Ages 5-12 learn to garden and work on Jr. Master gardener certification. Call 832-559-4235 for details.
Feb. 6 Juliet's trip to Sam Moon with lunch at Sweet Tomatoes, Tomball Com-munity Center. Group will depart the center at 9:30 a.m. and return around 2:30 p.m. Sign up by calling 281-255-6221.
Feb. 6 Workforce Solution Seminar, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1 p.m. Creating a Resume/ Completing the Application. For details and to register for free, call 832-559-4211.
Feb. 6 Free Health Screening, Hockley Com-munity Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Open to the public. Call 936-931-5030 to register.
Feb. 6 Resume Lab, Lone Star College Tomball Com-munity Library, 3 p.m. For details, call 832-559-4211.
Feb. 6 Facebook, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1 to 3 p.m. This free, three part class will meet in room L216. For more information, call 832-559-4200.
Feb. 7 Greater Tomball Pachyderm Club meeting, Nona's Italian Grill, 1025 Alma St., 7 p.m.  Guest speaker Tomball Mayor Gretchen Fagan will speak on, "The State of the City." For information, call 713-851-0737 or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Feb. 7 50-plus trip to the college for a 2-hour class, Tomball Community Center, 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call 281-255-6221.
Feb. 7 Tomball Ducks Unlimited Banquet, Tomball VFW Post 14408-A, Alice Road, 6 p.m. For more information, contact 832-303-9464 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Feb. 7 50-plus trip to Chick-Fil-A for a morning of fun, Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St., 8:30 a.m. Sign up by calling 281-255-6221.
Feb. 8 The Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Chairman's Ball at Tin Hall in Cypress. For details, call 281-351-7222 or visit tomballchamber.org.
Feb. 8 Deadline to sign up for A "Special 50-plus Luncheon, Tomball Com-munity Center, 221 Market St., 11:45 a.m. For more information, call 281-255-6221.
Feb. 9 Walk Tomball, 201 Elm St., 9 a.m.
Feb. 9 Tomball Farmers Market at the corner of FM 2920 and Cherry Street in Historic Downtown Tomball, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Feb. 9 Lunar New Year Celebration, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1 p.m. This event will include snakes, crafts and educational activities. Call 832-559-4200 for more information.
Feb. 9 Pokemon League, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 832-559-4235.
Feb. 10 Just for Today AA group, First United Methodist Church in Waller, 7 p.m. For details, call 713-870-1010. 
Feb 10 Griefshare Seminar, Gateway Christian Fellow-ship, 25314 Zube Rd. in Hockley, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Griefshare is a weekly video seminar featuring some of the nation's foremost experts on grief recovery topics. Group will meet for 13 consecutive weeks. For more information, call 713-826-1995.
Feb. 11 Dinner with the Wildcats, Tomball Memorial High School, 19100 Northpointe Ridge Lane, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Fundraiser benefits Northpointe Intermediate School, Willow Wood Jr. High and Tomball Memorial High School Bands. Enjoy dinner along with a concert and silent auction. For details, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Feb. 11 Waller High School Financial Aid Night, Waller High School, 7 to 9 p.m. For details, call 936-372-3654 or contact cvsmith@wallerisd. net.

MONTHLY EVENTS
Feb. 4 Free Monthly Legal Hotline - Local volunteer attorneys answer the phones at 281-645-6344 on the first Monday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m. to answer legal questions and provide resources to Montgomery County residents. 
Feb. 5 Field Store 4H Club, Field Store Community Center, FM 362 North at 7 p.m. For more information, call 713-591-5886.
Feb. 5 Tri-County Quilt Guild meeting, Fairfield Baptist Church, 27240 SH 290 (between Muescke and Mason Road), 7 to 9 p.m. For information, visit tricountyquiltguild.org.
Feb. 5 Magnolia-Tomball Bass Club, Harris County Smokehouse, 14239 FM 2920, 7 p.m.
Feb. 7 Book Discussion Group, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 1:30 p.m. Group will discuss "The Third Gate," by Lincoln Child. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
Feb. 7 Greater Tomball Pachyderm Club meeting, Nona's Italian Grill, 1025 Alma St., 7 to 9 p.m. Open to public. Dinner is Dutch treat. For more information, call 713-851-0737 or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Feb. 9 Second Saturday Event-Real Pig Tale, 201 South Elm Street, 5 to 8 p.m.  Enjoy live music by Tori McClure,  games and food along with Rusty's Family Feature, "Charlotte’s Web,” starring Dakota Fanning. Also, decorate your own piggy bank while supplies last. For information, visit ci.tomball.tx.us.
Feb. 11 Shining Star 4-H, Smith Elementary, 7 p.m. For details, call 281-259-9161.

GET OUTTA TOWN!
BOOTS ON THE BEACH - Galveston: Feb. 8 Located at 2102 Seawall, 4 p.m. to midnight. Country- western festival includes performances by Jerry Jeff Walker and Joe Ely, among others. For information, visit BeachCentralGalveston.com.
"THE GREAT MALE ORDER STING OF INDIANOLA" - Old Town Spring: Feb. 8-9 Puffabelly's Depot Restaurant, 100 Main. For more information, call 713-364-9190 or visit oldwestmelodrama.com.
MARDI GRAS GALVESTON - Galveston: Feb. 8-10 Historic downtown, 2314 Strand. For more information, visit mardigrasgalve
ston.com. 
BOLIVAR PENINSULA LIGHTHOUSE KREWE MARDI GRAS PARADE  Crystal Beach: Feb. 9 Begins at 11:30 a.m. on Texas 87. For more information, visit boli
varchamber.org.
YACHTY GRAS BOAT PARADE - Kemah: Feb. 9 The parade begins at the Seabrook Channel and proceeds past the Kemah Boardwalk. For details, call 713-882-4040 or visit yachtygras.com.

MONDAYS:
Canasta, Hockley Com-munity Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., noon. For details, call 936-931-5030.
Exercise class, Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St., 9 a.m. The building opens at 8 a.m. for early walking.
TOPS - (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Magnolia Methodist Church, Commerce and R. L. Butler Street, Magnolia, 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 713-582-6904.
Knitting, Hockley Com-munity Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10 a.m. For details, call 936-931-5030.
TUESDAYS:
Depression Bipolar support group, Tomball United Methodist Church, 1603 Baker Drive in Tomball, 7 p.m. For more information, call 281-259-5901.
Rotary Club of Magnolia, Celeste Graves Education Support Center, 31141 Nichols Sawmill Rd., noon. For more information, call 281-380-0332.
Quilting Group, Hockley Community Center, 1 p.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
WEDNESDAYS:
Walking Inside/Outside, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
Bridge, Hockley Com-munity Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 9 a.m. For details call 936-931-5030.
THURSDAYS:
Ballroom, Tomball Com-munity Center, 221 Market St., 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 281-255-6221.
Choo Choo Club, Lone Star College Tomball Com-munity Library, 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-6 and their parents. Registration is required. For details, call 832-559-4235.
Jewelry Making Class, Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St., 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Sign up by calling 281-255-6221.
FRIDAYS: 
Senior Covered Dish luncheon and games, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call 936-931-5030.
Alanon discussion meeting, 23802 FM 2978, 6:30 p.m. For more information, 281-744-5233.

LOCAL EVENTS:
Feb. 11 Dinner with the Wildcats, Tomball Memorial High School, 19100 Northpointe Ridge Lane, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Fundraiser benefits Northpointe Intermediate School, Willow Wood Jr. High and Tomball Memorial High School Bands. A dinner along with a concert and silent auction will be held. For details, contact TMHSBBC@hotmail. com.
Feb. 11 Waller High School Financial Aid Night, Waller High School, 7 to 9 p.m. For details, call 936-372-3654 or contact cvsmith@wallerisd. net.
Feb. 11, 18 Volunteers with calm, friendly and obedient dogs are needed for Therapy Pet Pals of Texas. Deadline is Feb. 20 to make reservations for the Qualifying/Training Class on Feb. 27. For more information, visit therapypet
pals.org and then call 512-347-1984 for pre-screening. 
Feb. 12 Precinct 4 Senior Adult Program trip to the 2013 Senior Day at the Capitol, Lone Star College, 30555 Tomball Parkway, 7 a.m. Park in the lot near the tennis courts. Extensive walking is required. To reserve your space, call 281-893-3726 or visit hcp4.net/senioradult.com.
Feb. 13 Stop Stress Damage, Hockley Com-
munity Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call 936-931-5030 for more information.
Feb. 13 Files and Folders, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 7 p.m. This free, four part class will meet in room L216. Sign up by calling 832-559-4200.
Feb. 13 Lovebug Boogie Concert and Dance hosted by Harris County Precinct 4's Senior Adult Program, Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, 1 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For ticket information, call 281-893-3726.
Feb. 14 Montgomery Association of Business Women Mixer, The Forum at The Woodlands, 5055 West Panther Creek Drive, 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 713-256-8002, or visit MCABW.org.
Feb. 14 Inspirational Book Club, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 7 to 9 p.m. Group will discuss the memoir "One Mountain Away," by Emilie Richards. For details, call 832-559-4200.
Feb. 14 50-plus trip to the college for a 2-hour class, Tomball Community Center, 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call 281-255-6221.
Feb. 16 The Tomball Pregnancy Center will host its third annual Banquet. For details, call 832-559-7817 or visit tomballpregnancy.com. 
Feb. 16 2nd Annual Pleasant Hill Masonic Lodge #380 A.F. & A.M. Chili Cook-off and Car Show, Field Store Rodeo Arena, 30628 FM 1488, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Event to benefit the Tri-County Volunteer Fire Department. For more information or to enter, call 281-389-5620.
Feb. 16 Walk Tomball, 201 Elm St., 9 a.m.
Feb. 16 Tomball Farmers Market at the corner of FM 2920 and Cherry Street in Historic Downtown Tomball, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Feb. 16 Pokemon League, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 832-559-4235.
Feb. 17 Just for Today AA group, First United Methodist Church in Waller, 7 p.m., every Sunday. For more information, call 713-870-1010.
Feb. 18 Waller Works Career Fair, Holleman Elementary, 2200 Brazeal St., 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Employers looking for qualified employees. Participation is free. Reserve your space by calling 936-372-5300 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Feb. 18 KIDLIT, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1 p.m. 3rd - 5th grade. Enjoy crafts, puzzles, discussion, games and snacks. For details, call 832-559-4235.

MONTHLY EVENTS:
Feb. 11 Shining Star 4-H, Smith Elementary, 7 p.m. For details, call 281-259-9161.
Feb. 12 Magnolia City Council, Sewall Smith Council Chambers, 18111 Buddy Riley Blvd., 7 p.m.
Feb. 12 Northwest Harris County Aggie Mom's Club "Howdy" Party, Houston Distributing Company, 7100 High Life Drive and Cutten Road, 7 p.m. For information, visit nwhcaggiemoms.org.
Feb. 12 Magnolia 4-H Club, J.L. Lyons Elementary School on Nichols Sawmill Road, 7 p.m.
Feb. 14 Tomball Charter Chapter American Business Women's Association meeting, Lone Star College Tomball, 30555 SH 249 in the Elmer Beckendorf Conference Center. 6 p.m. networking and 6:30 dinner meeting. For details, call 713-206-5557.
Feb. 14 AARP meeting, Tomball Chapter, Amegy Bank, 28201 SH 249, 2 p.m. For details, call 281-255-4662.
Feb. 14 Magnolia 4A Economic Development Corporation, Sewall Smith Council Chambers, 18111 Buddy Riley Blvd., 3:30 p.m.
Feb. 14 Magnolia 4B Community Development Corporation, Sewall Smith Council Chambers, 18111 Buddy Riley Blvd., 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 16 Tomball Postcard Club, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 2:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Feb. 17 Sweet Magnolia Pickins Farmers and Artisans Market, corner of Fm 1488 and FM 1774, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information visit, sweetmagnoliapickins.net.       
Feb. 18 Waller City Council Meeting, Waller ISD Board Room, 2214 Waller St., 7 p.m.

GET OUTTA TOWN!:
"THE GREAT MALE ORDER STING OF INDIANOLA" - Old Town Spring: Feb. 15-16  Puffabelly's Depot Restaurant, 100 Main. For more information, call 713-364-9190 or visit oldwestmelodrama.com.
COUNTRY WESTERN SHOW - Liberty: Feb. 16 The Liberty Opry, 1816 Sam Houston St., 7 p.m. For more information, call 936-336-5830 or visit libertyopry.com.