UPDATE: (2:05 p.m.) - Brief statement by sheriff's official conformed three people injured, one suspect in custody, still an active situation.

UPDATE: (1:43 p.m.) - Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia is calling this an active shooter situation, meaning they believe there was more than one gunman involved, although one shooter is reported to be in custody now. There are reports of multiple injuries in the incident.

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ORIGINAL POST: Lone Star College has posted the following alert, taken directly from their website www.lonestar.edu.

Local station KHOU has live coverage of the event here.

KHOU is reporting that two men were arguing and shot at each other, hitting innocent bystanders in the process, although law enforcement officials have not confirmed that at this time.

ALERT: LSC-North Harris-Shelter in Place

Lone Star College System is committed to providing a safe environment in which to learn, study, and work. We are better prepared for an emergency thanks to the many men and women here to serve you.

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Our ability to survive a disaster also depends on you doing your part to
prepare for the unexpected. When calling an emergency assistance number, remember to:

1. Give your name, location and phone number.
2. Describe what happened.
3. Do not hang up unitl asked to do so.

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Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.

Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.

Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.

Starting Aug. 27, Lone Star College-Tomball (LSC-Tomball) will be offering four college courses, every Monday evening at Magnolia High School.

Courses offered will be English Composition and Rhetoric I, Federal Government, General Psychology and Intro to Computers.

The high school is located at 14350 FM 1488 in Magnolia.

“Lone Star College-Tomball offers students opportunities to learn day or night, on campus, or online. In this case, we are bringing the campus to Magnolia High School to provide a close to home option for our students in the Magnolia area,” LSC-Tomball Vice President of Instruction, Lee Ann Nutt said. “These four courses are part of most degree and transfer plans. So, no matter the student’s goal, we’re hoping these courses close to their home will make it easier to reach their goal.”

To register for the courses being held at the high school, visit www.lonestar.edu/registration or register in-person at Lone Star College-Tomball, located at 30555 Tomball Parkway.

Lone Star College-Tomball's Theatre Depart-ment will present 'Noises Off' in the LSC-Tomball Per-forming Arts Center, Oct. 25-27 at 7:30 p.m.

'Noises Off' is often called one of the funniest farces ever written. The production presents a manic cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called 'Nothing's On'. Doors slamming, on-and backstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.

"This play will have the audience rolling with laughter the entire time," said Drama Professor Sherri White. "The cast we have is excellent. It will be a great time for everyone!"

Tickets for 'Noises Off' are $15 for the general public, $12 for seniors and Lone Star College System employees, and $5 for students with a student ID. They can be purchased online by visiting www.lonestar.edu/tomball-drama or over the phone by calling 281.357.3654. The LSC-Tomball PAC is located at 30555 Tomball Parkway in Tomball.

Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.

With fanfare at its five colleges five years ago this month, Lone Star College System (LSCS) became the new name for the North Harris Montgomery Community College District, which also had its beginning 40 years ago, in 1973.
The college, founded as North Harris County College, opened its doors for classes in the fall of 1973 with 613 students. The classes were initially held at Aldine High School until a permanent facility could be built.
Fast forward 40 years and LSCS has grown to six colleges, multiple centers and two University Centers, with 78,000 credit students and a total of more than 90,000 students.
LSCS is now the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and the fastest-growing community college system in the nation.
"Lone Star College System owes much gratitude to those in our community who realized the need for top-quality higher education in north Harris and Montgomery counties and worked to make it a reality," said Dr. Richard Carpenter, LSCS chancellor. "Over the years, LSCS has helped thousands of young people achieve their goals for an education and entry into the skilled workforce."
The name change for the college system came after months of deliberation and a polling process that included input from more than 5,000 participants from the community. The board of trustees voted unanimously to change the name to Lone Star College System, which was the overwhelmingly favorite choice among those who participated.
In a recently-conducted market research study, community awareness of Lone Star College System was extremely high, with nearly 80 percent of residents in the Houston region having top of mind awareness of LSCS. The study also revealed that almost all the residents polled – 96 percent – said that they felt LSCS was valuable to their community. More than 75 percent of those polled agreed that without community colleges like LSCS, first responders like EMTs and firefighters would be in short supply and would not have the opportunity to receive the education needed for their current jobs.
Other results from the research study indicate that three of four residents polled agreed that funding higher education was a good investment, particularly for the LSCS community. The data reveals that for every dollar invested in LSCS, taxpayers saw a cumulative added value of $2.30. The investment is strengthened through sound fiscal management by LSCS, one of the few colleges in the country that is able to maintain an AAA bond rating from Standard and Poor's. The college system also adds $1.1 billion to the regional economy each year through increased earnings for students and improved workforce productivity for area employers.
"By 2018, it's estimated that 63 percent of all jobs will require post-secondary education," said Carpenter. "Lone Star College System has open doors for those wanting to better themselves through education, whether it's an associate degree, classes for transferring to a four-year university or obtaining workforce credentials.
"Today, just as we were 40 years ago, Lone Star College System remains committed to student success and credential completion, our number one mission," Carpenter added.
LSCS consists of six colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Tomball and LSC-University Park, five centers, LSC-University Center at Montgomery, LSC-University Center at University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and LSC-Online. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.

Ticket prices for the Mar. 3 LSC-Tomball Scholarship Fund benefit concert featuring the Texas A&M Singing Cadets, have been reduced to enable the entire family to experience the one-of-a-kind event.

Adult tickets are now $15 (a 40 percent savings); children's tickets are available for $10; and tickets for seniors and armed forces veterans are free. Tickets for the VIP pre-concert luncheon with the cadets at 12:30 p.m. are still available for an additional $12.50 per person .

Known as the "Voice of Aggieland," the internationally acclaimed, 60-member, all-male chorus has been delighting audiences throughout Texas, the United States and overseas with its performances of religious, patriotic, Broadway, popular and novelty songs for 107 seasons.

Tickets are available at www.lonestar.edu/tomballpac.htm.  For more information, contact the box office at 281.401.1889 or Gary Cooper, PAC Manager, at 281.401.1890.
LSC-Tomball Performing Arts Center is located at 30555 Tomball Parkway in Tomball.

With a mixture of excitement, awe and intimidation on their faces, high school pianists from the Greater Houston Area will descend on Lone Star College-Tomball's Performing Arts Center (PAC) April 27, to take part in the LSC-Tomball High School Piano Contest.
Cash prizes will be awarded to each of the top three performers and trophies will be awarded to each of the top five performers.  Each performer scoring 90 out of 100 points or higher will receive a medal, and every performer will receive a certificate of participation.  The first place winner will be invited to perform in the LSC-Tomball year-end concert finale (May 2, 7:30 p.m. in the LSC-Tomball PAC).
The contest is free and open to the public.  For more information, contact Cheryl Bates at 281.357.3675 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  LSC-Tomball Performing Arts Center is located at 30555 Tomball Parkway in Tomball.