Happy New Year, 2025! Clearance time at the local retail stores. Eat a meal downtown Conroe and then shop for items you really wanted for yourself or buy early for next year. If you like games, spend your time at New Years Casino Royal at Pacific Yard House, Tuesday, Dec. 31 Channel your inner James…
Children’s Safe Harbor was presented with the 19th annual ExxonMobil Chairman’s Holiday Gift donation of $100,000 at its main Conroe facility. Children’s Safe Harbor provides essential resources and services to deliver justice, healing, and hope to children who have faced severe challenges and trauma. ExxonMobil Chairman and CEO Darren Woods and his wife, Kathy, presented the…
I need your help to achieve one of my New Year’s Resolutions. I resolve to get more Texas Wines into the hands of Texans and Texas Restaurants. I have noticed a slight uptick in Texas Wines being present at several Texas Restaurants. I enjoyed a wonderful bottle of Trebbiano wine from Duchman Family Winery which…
The Fire Inside Rated PG-13 for brief suggestive material, thematic elements and some strong languageRotten Tomatoes Score: 95%In TheatersThis inspirational sports flick follows the true story of Claressa Shields (Ryan Destiny), who fought against all odds to become one of the greatest female boxers of all time. Â As a little girl, she demanded to be…
In November, Payton Riley, an emerging talent in the music industry, had the honor of receiving the Young Artist of the Year Award in the Young Adult Female category at the esteemed Josie Awards, held at the iconic Grand Ole Opry. Standing in the legendary circle where music legends have performed, Payton delivered an inspiring acceptance speech…
Travis Powell is a very special kind of entertainer. Although he is not a magician per se, he does perform a spellbinding act. It is a musical alchemy whereby he morphs from unassuming suburban dad into a king. And not just any king. THE king. Powell performs at 7 p.m. Jan. 4 at the Huntsville Old…
The new year will bring an eclectic variety of new businesses to Montgomery County. A new major entertainment venue is coming to East Montgomery County. A few new pickleball spots have opened in late 2024 or will open in 2025. Work will also begin on a new CarMax location in Conroe. Here’s what to know…
Two Willis-area brothers have made it their mission to make a difference in the community. Two years ago, Dylan Kyle-Sears, 22, and Rylan Sears, 16, started the Helping Hand Stand on their property where their Rylan’s Farm is located. Rylan built the structure that has a wood floor and frame, blue tarp walls and a metal…
The Players Theatre Company in downtown Conroe will begin the new year with a new Artistic Director. Earlier this month, leadership from the theater group announced Joe Folsom as the new artistic director. He follows previous artistic director Joe Viser, veteran actor and director for The Players Theatre Company in Conroe for 52 years, who…
While Texas may lack a winter’s chill, the Christmas spirit is warming hearts at the Conroe Noon Lions Club, where members have been bustling with holiday activities.  Though I may not rival Clement Clarke Moore, please enjoy this special adaptation of his beloved Christmas poem – a tribute to what makes CNLC truly extraordinary. ‘Twas the…
