Montgomery County-area restaurants ranging from Ale & Ivy to Nona’s Italian Grill are part of the 22nd year of Houston Restaurant Weeks, which is set to begin Aug. 1 and last through Sept. 1. What you need to know 244 restaurants are participating in the effort to raise funds for the Houston Food Bank, according…
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Montgomery County Commissioners Court will shift its regular meetings from Tuesdays to Thursdays to comply with House Bill 1522, a new state law requiring agendas to be posted three full business days in advance. Why it matters The bill, which takes effect Sept. 1, changes the requirement for posting public meeting…
Need something to do this weekend? See this list of events going on throughout the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Lemonade Stand for Isaiah House 117 Indulge in lemonade and cookies, with proceeds directly going to support Isaiah 117 House, a nonprofit organization that…
For the managers at Mariel’s Meat Market, seeing customers smile at the joy of getting a fresh cut of meat or being able to guide them toward a new taste is their favorite part. It’s also what they said makes the store stand out from others. Staying local Mariel’s Meat Market, a family-owned specialty butcher…
Thrust Flight officials announced the nationally recognized aviation training provider is expanding its aviation initiatives with the launch of a new Aircraft & Powerplant Mechanic School in Conroe, according to a July 16 news release. What you need to know Per the release, Thrust Flight is a comprehensive training hub for today’s most in-demand aviation…
At a July 17 town hall in Conroe, residents were asked to share suggestions for amending the city’s home-rule charter, which determines the structure and authority of local government. “This is your charter,” City Attorney Gary Scott said. “It’s not the state of Texas’s charter. It’s not the attorney general’s charter. It’s not anyone in…
During its July 15 meeting, Montgomery County commissioners changed the rental fee schedule for Precinct 3 facilities. Commissioner Ritch Wheeler said existing contracts will remain honored through the year. “If you’re a nonprofit … [you] will have space available that we will not charge for,” Wheeler said. “If you have a contract to use a…
Conroe ISD’s board of trustees approved new zoning boundaries for the Timber Mill feeder zone in a 7-0 vote at the July 15 meeting. What to know Assistant Superintendent of Operations Chris McCord presented the Attendance Boundary Committee’s recommendation for the attendance boundaries of the Timber Mill feeder zone. “What will happen will be combined…
Jim McIngvale, known as Mattress Mack, announced during a July 15 Cy-Fair Chamber luncheon that Gallery Furniture is donating mattresses to people affected by the recent Central Texas floods. The details In an effort to promote community support during natural disasters, McIngvale visited the Cy-Fair community and announced Gallery Furniture’s initiative to aid those impacted…
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. Frosty Friday Attendees can celebrate Parks and Rec Month with a free cold treat at VFW Park and learn about upcoming events and programs in Katy parks…
