The Woodlands-based A Strong CPA Named to the 22nd Annual Aggie 100, Honored as a Fastest-Growing Company
Two local A&M former students lead a company with growth of 85% that ranked #20 among 100 companies worldwide. COLLEGE STATION, TX, October 7, 2026 – A Strong CPA, LLC, a full-service accounting and advisory firm headquartered in The Woodlands, has been named one of the top 100 fastest-growing companies owned or led by former students of Texas A&M University. The firm ranked number 20 among the 2026 Aggie 100™, with a compound annual growth rate of 85.04% from 2023 to 2025. The annual program, founded
Children’s Safe Harbor Opens Training & Community Engagement Center to Community Organizations.
Children’s Safe Harbor is making its modern Training & Community Engagement Center available to organizations, businesses, nonprofits, and community partners for meetings, training, and special events. The center can flexibly accommodate a wide range of gatherings, from interactive trainings and educational workshops to strategic retreats, conferences, and community events. The 2,145-square-foot main training room can accommodate up to 150 guests or be divided into three separate rooms for groups of
Kari Prihoda of Children’s Safe Harbor receives the 2026 Oak Wood Masonic Lodge 1444 “Grand Lodge of Texas Community Builder Award”.
Kari Prihoda, Executive Director of Children’s Safe Harbor, has recently received the 2026 Oak Wood Masonic Lodge 1444 “Grand Lodge of Texas Community Builder Award”. This prestigious honor is presented by individual Masonic lodges to non-Masons who have provided outstanding service and contributions to their local communities. It recognizes outstanding leaders – whether in business, government, education, or other fields – who have demonstrated strong civic leadership and dedicated service to the
JULIE V. MAYRANT NAMED WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Woodforest National Bank® (Woodforest) has announced the appointment of Julie V. Mayrant as Chief Executive Officer. A highly respected banking executive with more than 30 years of experience at the employee-owned institution, Mayrant has played a defining role in Woodforest’s growth, operational excellence, and customer-focused culture. “Julie’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping Woodforest’s footprint in retail banking across the country,” said Robert E. Marling, Chairman and Chief Executive
Over $15K raised to benefit abused kids at Pct. 3 Constable Ryan Gable’s breakfast fundraiser for Children’s Safe Harbor
More than $15,000 was raised to benefit abused kids as Montgomery County Pct. 3 Constable Ryan Gable hosted a breakfast fundraiser at Truluck’s The Woodlands on June 10, 2026, to benefit Children’s Safe Harbor. With a sold-out crowd, 150 guests enjoyed a breakfast buffet generously underwritten by Truluck’s – The Woodlands in support of the nonprofit children’s advocacy center. This was the tenth year Constable Gable hosted the fundraiser. Highlighting the morning’s event was a testimonial speech by Emily
