Editor’s Note from the Director

We Always Have the Option to Be Better! Dear Friends of WoodlandStories Magazine:For many, Christmas and New Year’s are times of emotional overload. Christmas invites us to value what we have, to reconnect with the essentials, while the New Year drives us to move forward and continue pursuing our dreams. Both celebrations offer us an opportunity for renewal, albeit from different perspectives. This end-of-year period provides us the chance to let go of what no longer serves us, learn from our falls, and, above all, savor both the big and

The Hispanic Minority Will Become the Majority With great joy, I present to you WoodlandStories Magazine, a project born with the purpose of sharing deeply inspiring Hispanic stories that reflect excellence, both personally and professionally. This is about enterprising people who have chosen to build their lives on the solid foundation of values, family, and community service. At such a special moment as the 50th anniversary of The Woodlands, we believe it is the perfect time to highlight the immense contribution of the Hispanic community. Their tireless effort, work ethic,