Conroe is getting its first Smalls Sliders burger chain, planned near Conroe High School. The fast-growing chain, which serves cheeseburger sliders, seasoned waffle fries and milkshakes out of a 750-square-foot “Smorange-colored” shipping container, known as a “Can,” is making its way across Texas. The first Montgomery County location opened in Willis in fall 2024. NEW…
CONROE, TX — On July 11, 2025, at approximately 8:04 p.m., the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing at a residence in the 17700 block of Rio Bravo Boulevard in Conroe, Texas. Upon arrival, medics with Montgomery County Hospital District located a 28-year-old female lying in the driveway with…
President Donald Trump met with local officials and first responders in Kerrville on July 11, one week after historic flooding killed at least 119 people during the July 4 weekend. Before heading to Texas, the president expanded a federal disaster declaration for the floods, making residents of Burnet, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Menard, San Saba, Tom…
Willis ISD is estimated to have a surplus budget for its 2025-26 fiscal year following the impact of House Bill 2, which will provide permanent raises for educators and support staff; overhaul how the state funds special education; and set aside money for schools to spend on fixed costs, such as utilities and insurance. WISD…
Owner Theresa Wychico has officially opened her real estate company, she confirmed. What you need to know Wychico Realty lists small lots to large acres and has 17 agents on staff, Wychico said. Her staff helps first time buyers and can also list farm property. “There’s nothing in real estate we won’t touch,” Wychico said.…
CONROE, TX — This brother/sister combo are Duke, 9, and Macey, 7, who are the future heirs to a Conroe Fried Catfish Empire. Their parents Kelly and Dustin, run Clint’s Kuntry Katish Catering, who graciously feed the Veterans at the Lone Star Honor Flight Veterans Group on the second Wednesday of each month. And with…
This past Wednesday, the convention center filled with Lions ready to ‘Level Up.’ New member Nicole Pettit did it by receiving her official blue badge. Our speaker, Chip Baker, a Conroe native who is also known as a teacher or coach turned motivational speaker brought the energy. Chip reminded us that ‘Leveling Up’ requires intentional actions. •…
Natural disasters continue to happen with the latest to hit central Texas very hard this past week. We are hearing almost hourly news on the rescue portion of the Guadalupe River flooding. It is beyond comprehension how strong raging flood waters can be going down steep inclines. As reality is setting in and rescue efforts…
A community with 1,000 homes is one step closer to beginning sales after Shea Homes selected its builders, according to a July 7 news release. In a nutshell Wildtree, a 430-acre community, will sit in west Montgomery County and feature 40-foot homesites from Perry Homes as well as 50-foot lots from Coventry Homes. It will…
