Montgomery County is home to an archeological site that is on the National Register of Historic Places and dates back to the mid-1800s. In the 1970s, the Texas Historical Commission named the Kirbee Kiln site in western Montgomery County as the largest groundhog kiln that had then been excavated in Texas, and it remains one…
Conroe’s queen of the radio airwaves Mary McCoy will be getting a statue soon in the city in recognition of her 73 years on the radio. The bust will be unveiled in Founders Plaza adjacent to the Owen Theatre in downtown Conroe on Dec. 7, McCoy’s 87th birthday. The bust will be unveiled at 11 a.m.…
This past week’s meeting started with a heartfelt prayer by Lion Raymond McDonald thanking the Lord for the peace surrounding the recent national election and for all of those public servants here and around the world who risk their lives to protect our nation and its citizens. Then, we heard from three outstanding high…
Rotarians have so much to be thankful for. We show our gratitude in serving our community, country and the world. We start our weekly meetings in prayer and then honor the flags of the United States and Texas. It is this weekly acknowledgment of these priorities to serve and respect our creator, country and state.…
One could make the case that whether you say you “appreciate” something or say that you’re “thankful” for something, you’re really saying exactly the same thing. And, it would seem an easy argument to win. I mean, just look those words up in Webster’s Dictionary if you doubt me. But they’re not necessarily always the…
Happy Thanksgiving! Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County has confirmed dates at the Malcolm Purvis Library, 510 Melton, Magnolia, TX 77354 for two dates to assist families impacted by Hurricane Beryl in the zip codes of 77355, 77354, or 77362, or seniors in need of critical home repairs. The dates are November 25, 4PM-7PM and…
Christmas is approaching with only 33 more days until Christmas. Are you one of those in a shopping frenzy searching for those PERFECT Christmas gifts! Next Friday comes the BIGGEST shopping day of the year! BLACK FRIDAY, the most chaotic sales day leading up to Christmas. It is chaotic if you don’t plan ahead. If…
Gladiator II Rated R for Strong Bloody ViolenceRotten Tomatoes Score: 75%In Theaters For years we have been promised a sequel to one of the great modern classics: 2000’s Gladiator. As you may recall, Gladiator ended with a brutal fight to the death between its hero Maximus (Russell Crowe) and the evil emperor Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix),…
LandShark Bar & Grill, a signature waterfront dining experience at Margaritaville Lake Resort on Lake Conroe, has announced an expanded menu with new options. The new items include additions to appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, cocktails and new beers. MONTGOMERY UPCYCLING BUSINESS: Montgomery family’s project for upcycling bottles into drinkware has global impact “From mouthwatering appetizers and…
A rare and historically significant postcard signed by Clyde Barrow, infamous for his role in the 1930s crime duo Bonnie and Clyde, is up for auction through Thursday. Dated Sept. 30, 1929, this postcard was sent by a 20-year-old Barrow from Mexico to his mother, Mrs. H.B. Barrow, in Dallas, according to Nate D. Sanders…
