How have you engaged with our community of businesses and nonprofit organizations lately? You can learn about some of our local businesses as you walk through the Annual Kidzfest on the streets of downtown Conroe 10am-4pm on Saturday, April 26. It is free admission and fun activities in several “villages” to do hands on learning…
The Montgomery County Community Foundation (MCCF) hosted its 2025 Gifts of the Vine Wine Dinner & Auction on Thursday, April 3, at the beautiful Grand Pines Reserve. The elegant evening brought together community leaders, philanthropists, and nonprofit supporters for a night of celebration, connection, and commitment to the causes that make Montgomery County stronger. Chaired…
Edgar Pacheco Jr. is a remarkable young man who has already accomplished so much in 23 years of life! At just 18, he stepped into the political world by running for the Pearland ISD school board. By 19, he had a law named after him — Texas House Bill 1252, also known as the Edgar…
If the name “Sherlock Holmes” brings to mind suspense, mystery, and incredible feats of deduction, flush such thoughts and buckle all safety belts for one of the Alley Theatre’s wildest, rip-roaring comedies in many a day. In their production of Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville: a Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” the only mystery is how the show could…
The world is celebrating Passover and Easter with great wines of today, but what were those wines of 2,000 years ago. Obviously there were NO varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay to enjoy. Water was not typically consumed since it was so laden with disease carriers. Water was mostly used for cooking so wines were very…
Sinners Rated R for sexual content, language, and strong bloody violenceRotten Tomatoes Score: 99%In TheatersWriter/director Ryan Coogler (Black Panther, Creed) teams up with Michael B. Jordan again for this supernatural thriller about a pair of twins in 1930’s Mississippi (both played by Jordan) who come back to their hometown, after a stint in Chicago, to…
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion announces a dynamic and diverse lineup of performances for the upcoming 2025 Performing Arts Series, featuring a captivating combination of live orchestral music and cinematic experiences. In keeping with the venue’s mission of fostering new audiences and enhancing the appreciation for the arts, these events are completely free – no…
Two Montgomery County sisters — one with a passion for music and gourmet bites, the other a diehard sports fan — have joined forces to refresh a longtime Conroe hangout. Debbie Glenn-Cross, who owns 13-year-old The Red Brick Tavern in downtown Conroe, teamed up with her sister, Lisa Wong, to open blues bar Lucy Blues in the…
Curtis Washington may spend his day job managing deliveries and orders for Margaritaville Lake Resort, but during crawfish season his Louisiana roots come out. Washington cooks more than 200 pounds of crawfish each week for Margaritaville guests. He’ll do so Saturday and on April 26 but take a break Easter weekend. He’s cooking up the delicacy…
The Rotary Club of Conroe is moving forward with two upcoming fundraising programs. One of the key service projects of the Rotary Club of Conroe is its “I Like Me” book program. Sponsors for two, $1,000 sponsorships per elementary school are being solicited for these unique books. The books are distributed to first-grade students in the…
