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Xin Noodle House Sushi Boba Tea Bar now open in Conroe

A new Asian cuisine dining option has opened in Conroe, manager Banks Wu confirmed.

The details: The restaurant, Xin Noodle House Sushi Boba Tea Bar, offers a mix of ramen, soups and salad. Other items on the menu includes a variety of Japanese and Chinese-style ramen, along with sushi and sashimi. Guests can also order milk teas and other boba drinks.

1301 W. Davis St., Conroe

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The Woodlands Hair Elite celebrates 10 years as full-service hair salon

The Woodlands Hair Elite officials said the hair salon celebrated 10 years of service on Dec. 6.

The details: During the anniversary celebration, The Woodlands Hair Elite held an event featuring raffles and giveaways, gifts, refreshments and snacks as well as special guest vendors.

What they offer: The Woodlands Hair Elite is a full-service hair salon offering services including cut and style as well as chemical services, smoothing treatments, facial services and other treatments.

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Q&A: Lone Star College’s chief mental health officer, Shantha Stokes, discusses her role, new initiatives

In June, Lone Star College hired Shantha Stokes as its new chief mental health officer. In an interview with Community Impact, Stokes reflected on the challenges and successes she's faced during her first year, as well as the new initiatives planned for next semester.

More details: Some of the questions asked by Community Impact include:

What are your responsibilities as Lone Star College’s chief mental health officer?
What initiatives does Lone Star College have currently to prioritize faculty and student mental health?
What challenges have you faced, if any, and what do you hope to accomplish next semester?

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