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Nichole Stewart
December 27, 2024
Welcome to the Scoop on The Hill! This newsletter is your go-to source for all things Mont Belvieu, Texas. We’re here to share the latest and greatest about our vibrant, growing, city—everything you want to know and what you didn’t realize you needed to know!
As we wave goodbye to Christmas and look toward 2025, we're reflecting on what an incredible journey The Scoop's first year has been. Your enthusiasm and support have proven what we hoped all along – that Mont Belvieu deserves dedicated local coverage that brings our community closer together.
To each one of you who opens our newsletters, shares our stories, and makes this community special: thank you. You've helped The Scoop grow beyond our dreams, and we're just getting started! Here's to serving you and our wonderful Mont Belvieu community in the year ahead.
Grateful to be your neighbor,
Nichole 💙
That space between Christmas and New Years where you don’t know what day it is, who you are, or what you’re supposed to be doing.
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Today we’re discussing…
Live Music Calendar
Barbers Hill Scoop 🏫
Varsity Sports Schedule
Firehouse Subs 🚒
Barbers Hill ISD Scoop 💙
Holiday Helper Drive and Operation Christmas Child🎁
The spirit of giving shined bright at Barbers Hill ISD's annual Holiday Helper drive. Thanks to 114 sponsors—including student groups, school staff, churches, and local organizations—this year's effort brought Christmas joy to 316 children from 118 families. From toys to bicycles, our community came together once again to ensure every child had something special under the tree.
Barbers Hill ISD's 20-year partnership with Operation Christmas Child also continued strong this year, with students and staff packing nearly 400 gift-filled shoeboxes for children worldwide. Led by retired teacher Karen Webb since 2004, this effort through Old River Baptist Church joins Samaritan's Purse's global mission that has reached over 220 million children across 170 countries. Every shoebox, packed with toys, school supplies, and essentials, represents our community's commitment to spreading joy where it's needed most. Thank you, Barbers Hill, for showcasing the true spirit of Christmas!
Education Grands Awarded
The Barbers Hill ISD Education Foundation made the holidays brighter for local educators, awarding $287,100.50 in grants to 71 teachers. The December 6th 'Grant Prize Patrol' delivered checks ranging from $400 to $20,000, funding innovative programs that will benefit nearly 8,000 students in the 2025-2026 school year. This marks the Foundation's 15th round of grants since 2010, having distributed over $2 million to date. The latest awards support diverse initiatives across art, science, math, technology, reading, athletics, and safety programs. Operating as an independent non-profit, the Foundation continues its tradition of surprising teachers with grants alongside cheerleaders and local business partners, much like Publishers Clearing House – but with education as the big winner.
The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it from you.
Local Business Scoop 🚒
Firehouse Subs officially opens it’s doors today at 10am. It’s new location is 8830 FM 3180.
Barbers Hill School Sports
Upcoming Varsity Games
Boys Basketball | Friday, December 27th | Away vs. Vype Holiday Classic
Girls Basketball | Friday, December 27th | Away vs. College Station Invitational
Boys Basketball | Saturday, December 28th | Away vs. Vype Holiday Classic
Girls Basketball | Friday, December 28th | Away vs. College Station Invitational
Boys Soccer | Tuesday, December 31st, 12pm | Away vs. St. Thomas
Girls Basketball | Tuesday, December 31st, 12pm | Home vs. Richmond Foster
Boys Soccer | Thursday, January 2nd | Away vs. Port Neches Groves
Girls Soccer | Thursday, January 2nd | Away vs. Brenham Blue Bell Tournament
Bowl Season 🏈 | College Football
Watch the games each day at Cactus Jack’s | 13225 I-10 East
Friday, December 27th, starting at 11am
Saturday, December 28th, starting at 10am
Monday, December 30th, starting at 1:30pm
Friday | 12.27
Hillbilly Deluxe | The Barn Whiskey Bar | 10pm
Joey Green | Cactus Jack’s | 9pm
Saturday | 12.28
Mud Creek Revival | The Barn Whiskey Bar | 10pm
Sunday | 12.29
Maggie Reese | Cactus Jack’s | 1pm
Thanks!
You’ve made it this far—now you’re in the loop on all things Mont Belvieu! Don’t forget to spread the word to everyone you know.
See you next time!
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