MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — The earliest Anglo-American settlement in what is today Montgomery County was the Lake Creek Settlement. Several colonists and settlers from the Lake Creek Settlement fought in the Texas Revolution in 1835 and 1836. These soldiers who fought for Texas’ independence from Mexico included Jacob H. Shepperd, Matthew Cartwright, William Cartwright, John…
CONROE, TX — I was recently asked to a poetry reading by my friend Dr. Ken Davis, a retired physician, who is privy to a small group of verse loving instructors at Lone Star College – Montgomery. Since, I love a challenge I accepted with pleasure. The poet, Juan Manuel ’DOC’ Pérez, is an interesting…
CONROE, TX — On November 26, 2024, deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office District 1 Patrol Division responded to a call about a suspicious person in the 200 block of Shore View Drive in Conroe, TX. A resident reported seeing a male hiding his face and attempting to open the door to their residence.…
CONROE, TX — Join us for a heartfelt celebration honoring our nation’s heroes at the Military Tribute Decoration Ceremony! The City of Conroe takes great pride in announcing that the Tree of Valor, a special Military Tribute Tree, will commence its decorative display at 5:00 PM on December 3rd. This exquisite tree will be proudly…
CONROE, TX — The Horizon Interactive Awards, an international media awards competition, has announced the 2024 winners of this year’s “best of the best” in interactive media production. The City of Conroe, Texas, received a Silver Award for excellence in the CATEGORY-WEBSITE, TOWNS, & MUNICIPALITIES. The 23rd annual competition received nearly 5000 entries from around…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — This week’s Veteran is William Bayer, who served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1944 – 1946. Bayer was a B-26 Marauder pilot, with the plane being a twin-engined medium bomber flown during WWII. William flew 16 missions against German targets with the 344th Bomb Group of the 9th Army…
HOUSTON, TX — Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Special Victims Division need the public’s assistance locating a fugitive (Oscar Samuel Quintanilla Campos) who is wanted for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child under 14 years of age. Reward of up to $5,000 leading to the arrest of the suspect(s) involved in this case.…
CONROE, TX — In a touching ceremony by the Coushatti Trace Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution here in Montgomery County, they welcomed three Vietnam Veterans home from their war service. The event was held this past Thursday at the West Conroe Baptist Church in Conroe at their monthly meeting. The celebration of…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — Children’s Safe Harbor has recently appointed Reynaldo Saludares as the President of the Board of Directors for the 2024-2026 term, along with several new board members. Children’s Safe Harbor is a children’s advocacy center with a mission to achieve justice, healing, and hope for every child victim of severe physical abuse,…
MONTGOMERY, TX — Santa Claus is headed to Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston! Make plans now to have breakfast with Jolly Old St. Nick. Enjoy a festive breakfast buffet, photo opps, and a chance to visit with Santa himself. Santa and two elves will arrive on the Magical Margaritaville Express to kick off…
