Are you ready for Fall? Join the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County at their Intimate Gathering Series on Saturday, Sept 28 at 1:00pm to hear Dr. Stephen Popp, Head of the John Cooper School, for a Conversation and the Electoral College. Free admission, but RSVPs are requested by calling (936) 539-6873. The Montgomery County Historical…
Wildflower enthusiasts anticipate the beauty of bluebonnets every spring. Â Historically, bluebonnet seeds are purchased and tossed into a planting site without any intervention. Â Bluebonnet planting time is coming sooner than you think and the success will depend on timing, planting method and proper care. Â Nature has structured bluebonnet seeds to have delayed germination. The…
The city of Conroe’s visitors’ bureau Visit Conroe has awarded $93,000 in special marketing grants to six regular events and festivals in the city. The grants are funded through hotel occupancy tax for the city and were granted to the Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival, American Junior Golf Association Preview events in Bentwater and Panorama Village,…
This Saturday, marks the official beginning of fall with Autumn Equinox beginning at 7:43 a.m. Houston time. The weather is starting to behave providing opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Houston has traded its summer temperatures for more of an Autumn feel with temperatures below mid-90’s for high. This is the beginning for sipping wine outside…
For a look at the lighter side of politics this election cycle, the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County is currently exhibiting nostalgic presidential campaign memorabilia. It’s a part of the museum’s rotating exhibits in the Mark C. Clapham Art Gallery. A collection of Currier and Ives dinnerware from Shelia Williamson is on display in the gallery…
Montgomery County World War II veterans George Waters and Bob Putnam had their moment in the spotlight at Sunday night’s Texans game against the Chicago Bears. Waters, 103, and Putnam, 106, were honored on field during halftime escorted by their family members. They were presented commemorative game balls with their name and branch of service by…
To repair tree damage from Hurricane Beryl in July, Montgomery County’s W.G. Jones State Forest is temporarily closed to the public and could remain closed for several weeks. According to a Facebook post on the W.G. Jones State Forest-Texas A&M Forest Service page, the forest off FM 1488 closed temporarily on Sept. 9. “This salvage…
Montgomery County’s lakes, streams, creeks and forested areas plus its central location migration patterns make the area a prime spot for bird watching, a local birding expert says. The county features an array of native birds and twice a year during spring and fall migrations, the birding landscape changes as feathered friends make their way south…
Two Conroe World War II veterans who share a birthday will be honored during Sunday night’s Texans game. Bob Putnam, 106, and George Waters, 103, will be recognized on field during a time out in the game. Putnam served in the U.S. Navy and Waters was drafted into the war and became a a B-17 gunner.…
Conroe Noon Lions gathered for our weekly meeting and fellowship at Lone Star Convention Center on Sept. 11. The historic events of that date were appropriately and movingly recognized by Lion Ed Dolphin in his prayer thanking the Almighty for the strength of our nation and the devotion and commitment of our First Responders and…
