As the Greater Houston area continues to rank as one of fastest-growing metros in the country, the importance of investing in infrastructure has never been more urgent. With more single-family homes built in the 12-county Houston region last year than in any other part of the United States, the pace of growth is reshaping communities…
In 2024, BOM Bank proudly celebrated its 121st anniversary. The bank began in 1903 in Montgomery, Louisiana, with just $15,000 in capital and a bold vision to uplift a rural community. Today, BOM Bank has grown into a full-service community bank with 26 locations across Louisiana and Texas, more than $1.5 billion in assets and…
Every child deserves to feel safe, heard and cared for, especially those navigating the trauma of abuse or neglect. CASA of Galveston County stands as a powerful advocate for these children, providing a consistent and compassionate voice for their best interests. CASA, which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, recruits and trains community volunteers to…
This is the final week of “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Owen Theatre. Over at the Crighton Theatre the Neil Diamond Tribute is Friday, May 30-one night only! Don’t miss both opportunities to support our local artists and community theatres. Reserve your seats now for the Tribute to The Eagles performing Friday, June 7th. Remember…
With less than three weeks remaining in Texas’ 140-day regular legislative session, state senators unveiled their version of House Bill 2, a nearly $8 billion public school funding proposal, on May 15. The upper chamber’s 225-page version of the bill would prioritize pay raises for teachers with at least three years of experience, boost special…
Moose & Oak will officially open its doors at the end of May, co-owner Jordan Erreguin confirmed. The restaurant will offer a full menu and bar, and it will feature pool tables, dart boards and televisions. “We want to be the place for date night, family dinner and catching a drink with friends,” Erreguin said.If…
Some years ago, when then Conroe High School math teacher Sam Cable was attending a senior awards night, he was inspired to start a new scholarship program. In 2016, he put an idea together to follow the progress of students with potential during their high school years and award them scholarships as a senior. This…
Willis ISD schools will begin the day at new times for the 2025-26 school year, district officials said at the board of trustees’ May 14 meeting. What to know WISD Chief Academic Officer John Vaglienty presented the adjusted times to the board for the high school, middle school and elementary schools, which differ from the…
One of Montgomery County’s biggest crawfish events and the state championship of all Texas mud bugs returns to Conroe this weekend. The 6th Annual Crawfish Critic Cookoff is Friday and Saturday in the north parking lot of the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. This year’s event has more than 40 crawfish cookoff teams and features crawfish social media-celebrities “Stalekracker”…
