It could happen to any of us when you think about it. Misfortune caused by a layering of compounding situations, such as a serious health diagnosis followed by a job loss. Child abuse, teen loss of parents, homelessness, lack of access to basic healthcare, food insecurity, elderly isolation … this is where the value of…
This November, voters across Texas will be asked to approve larger property tax breaks for homeowners and businesses. The three proposals passed the Texas House and Senate with nearly unanimous support in May, and Gov. Greg Abbott signed them into law June 16. But because the tax cuts would be enshrined in the state Constitution,…
Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend’s guide. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive. Party on the Patio—Runaway Radio Runaway Radio will perform at the Colonial Park Pool as part of West University Place’s Party on the Patio Concert Series. June…
Elio Rated PG for thematic elements and some action/perilRotten Tomatoes Score: 81%In Theaters Disney and Pixar’s latest flick centers on a young boy named Elio whose parents have both recently died (Disney formula hard at work), and now lives with his aunt who works for the U.S. military in the space program. As Elio starts to…
After serving the Navy for 20 years as a helicopter pilot, Dan McKaughan’s last station of duty brought him to Monterey, California, where he and his wife, Stacie McKaughan, were introduced to Crepes of Brittany. After mastering the art of crepes, the couple made it their next mission to bring the business back to their…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — On June 17, 2025, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Conroe Police Department personnel who are members of the USMS Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force alongside US Marshals, arrested top 10 fugitive Jose Alfredo Gambino Jr. 38-year-old Gambino was arrested for felony warrants in Montgomery County for Aggravated…
ReDunn Homes, previously located in Pflugerville, is relocating to Montgomery, co-owner Abbe Dunn confirmed. The business offers renovation and interior design services, including but not limited to kitchen and bathroom renovations, accent walls, attic conversions, office and living room built-ins and wallpaper installation. “We are so excited to be in the Montgomery/Lake Conroe area,” Dunn…
Highlights of the weekend include: Einstein’s Fireworks Cruise: Climb aboard Einstein’s Party Barge on July 4th to take in fireworks on Lake Conroe from the best vantage points. Depart from Einstein’s Surf & Boat Shop at 7:30 PM. Enjoy party snacks (BYOB) and music. Tickets are $75 per person; the cruise lasts approximately three hours.…
You may think the title of this column is a bit odd, but I’m used to odd. I’m used to different. I can go from a burlesque show one night, to a wine and food gathering of lovely and wealthy ladies the next afternoon. I can win $1,000 bucks in the lottery, and what am…
I was recently invited to Gustav Mahler’s Third Symphony on Sunday, June 1st, which the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall labeled as ‘Go Big, or Go Home,’ and so right they were; with Mahler 3 generally being the longest of the ‘big boy’ performances. Of course those in the know are right in that respect,…