The Texas wine industry has seen another great harvest of grapes with outstanding quality and good yields. Winemakers throughout Texas report grape quality meeting and exceeding expectations. The warm winter brought an early bud break, in some areas by as much as two weeks.  Thankfully, there were no late freezes and major hail storms in…
The Texas Historical Commission will celebrate the reopening of Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site in Anderson on Friday. The reopening comes after an extensive renovation project at the historic site just outside of Montgomery County in Grimes County. The day’s events include a ribbon-cutting ceremony from noon to 1 p.m. and stagecoach rides around the site…
The life of a dedicated descendent of the designer of the Texas flag is being remembered in Montgomery County. Pat Spackey, 82, of The Woodlands, died over the weekend. She was the great-great-great granddaughter of Charles B. Stewart, a pharmacist, doctor and political leader in the Republic of Texas. The early resident of Montgomery is also…
The Lone Star Family Health Center in Montgomery County recently received federal grants to expand services in cancer screenings and improve access to behavioral health care. According to information from the nonprofit center system, the grants from the Human Resources and Services Administration allow the center to reach its mission of bringing affordable care to…
Across Texas, hunters have the option of donating their kill this season to help feed food insecure communities. The Hunters for the Hungry program — which is run through the group Feeding Texas and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — distributes donated deer through Texas food banks to help feed families in need. Through the…
Community leaders got a first look at the Montgomery County Food Bank‘s $6.5 million expansion this week. The nonprofit broke ground on the project in April and the renovation will expand its facility by nearly 18,000 square feet and help the nonprofit serve 5,000 additional families per month as the group faces record-high demand in…
Today is Veterans Day, the one specific day each year set aside to thank our veterans for all of their contributions. We are grateful for their sacrifices with each of these veterans giving their lives in defense of our freedoms or their remaining lives impacted by what happened when they served. Rotarians are grateful for…
Being part of Conroe Noon Lions Club is an incredible privilege that just gets better and better!  Lion traditions include reciting the pledges to America and the great State of Texas, greeting fellow members and welcoming visitors, singing ‘God Bless America’ and the always encouraging ‘Smile’ song are part of every Wednesday noon lunch meeting.  …
Tomorrow, November 11th, is Veteran’s Day.  For too many, it’s treated as just another day, but I hope those of you reading this will spend at least a moment or two reflecting on the fact that you’re able to live where and as you do in a wonderful community, Bentwater, in relative freedom and safety…
November is the time to reach out to our nonprofits with thankfulness for assisting our vulnerable populations. Volunteer! •   Meals on Wheels- food and transportation for seniors•   Montgomery County Food Bank- providing nutritious food to the community pantries•   Community Assistance Center-food, rent assistance, clothing, utility assistance•   Habitat for Humanity- affordable housing, home…
