By 5:00 on Halloween Night, the Tennis Center was all abuzz with anticipation for the start of the Annual April Sound Civic Association’s Halloween Carnival. ASCA Board members and other volunteers had worked most of the day on Mo…
The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month marked the official end of World War II.  In recognition, next Saturday, November 11th, is Veteran’s Day.  I hope you’ll spend at least a moment or two reflecting on the …
Six years, nine months and four days — that’s the length of time 1959 Conroe graduate Col. James E. Ray spent as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam.Â
He was shot down on Mother’s Day 1966 and was released two days before Valentine…
Conroe-based Compassion United is moving on with its next phase for its campus aimed at helping people experiencing homelessness after officials with Houston-based HomeAid Houston and Highland Homes agree to construct several tran…
The holiday attraction with festive activities and features for the entire family has grown since its beginnings as a drive-thru light display.
Fall and winter are always welcome seasons after our long hot summers. Our first freeze is usually around Thanksgiving.  Prepare for a freeze by watering plants well because dry roots are damaged by cold temperatures. This summer’…
I wish I had majored in astronomy instead of forestry. Of course, it’s a bit late to endorse such a thought. Reminds me of what Don Meredith told Howard Cosell one night on Monday Night Football. — “If ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’ were candy…
It seems we are in a vicious weather pattern during this time every year. Â It plays havoc, on us and our landscape plants, trees and lawns. Â The shorter days, cooler (but not cold) temperatures and humid conditions tend to cause i…
Tire and wheel retailer Discount Tire has a location under construction in Montgomery.
If you are just heading out of the house this Sunday morning and you didn’t set your clock back last night, you might find yourself a little early for church. Sit down and have a second cup of coffee knowing that, had you remember…
