With election day May 3, here’s everything voters in the Conroe and Montgomery area need to know before heading to the polls. What residents should know On election day in Montgomery County, voters must vote at their designated voting precincts. Visit https://elections.mctx.org for polling locations. To vote in person, voters must bring a form of…
Celebrate Mother’s Day in the north Houston area with family-friendly events such as markets, crafting activities and brunch. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Mother’s Day market Attend a Mother’s Day market and shop from local small businesses and food trucks at VFW Post 2427. May 3, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free…
Texas House lawmakers are proposing legislation that would eliminate the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, an annual series of exams that public school students in third through 12th grade take each spring. At a glance House Bill 4 would replace the STAAR test with three shorter exams, which would be administered throughout the…
CenterPoint Energy began installing 100 weather monitoring stations throughout the Greater Houston area April 28 ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season beginning June 1. What residents need to know The monitors will be the first owned by an investor-based utility company in the state of Texas, officials announced in an April 28 news release. The…
Need something to do this weekend? See this list of events going on throughout the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Montgomery Antiques and Uniques Festival Shop for antiques, collectibles, repurposed items and more at the 27th annual festival. Montgomery County Choral Society Stage and…
School districts in Montgomery County saw a decline in the percentage of students who are economically disadvantaged during the 2024-25 school year compared to the previous year, according to Texas Education Agency data. On April 22, 2024-25 school year data was released for economic disadvantage in public school districts in the Public Education Information Management…
Five Below is opening a new location in Willis in May, according to an April 29 news release. The discounted store offers beauty supplies, cleaning supplies, pet supplies, toys and games, arts and crafts, party essentials and electronics. Opens May 2 12342 I-45 N., Willis www.fivebelow.com If the full content does not display, visit the…
A new 6-acre park is now open at Sweetwater Ridge in Conroe, LGI Homes, Inc. confirmed in an April 24 news release. A closer look The $3 million private park has a children’s playground, splash pad, two dog parks, an 18-hole disc golf course, a fishing lake and a pavilion with picnic tables. The park…
Monty’s Well Sip. Lounge. Shop. Repeat. Monty’s Well — the exclusive sipping lounge at the Montgomery Antique & Unique Festival, hosted by Gracepoint Homes. Live music. Signature cocktails. Whiskey & cigars. Craft beer & wine. Added pop up! Saturday afternoon, Petz is hosting a Petz Yappie Hour! 201 Pond St Friday, May 2 | 4–8…
CONROE, TX – Nationally-renowned life strategist and international speaker Valorie Burton will deliver the keynote address at the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Leadership Award Luncheon, presented by Better Bookkeepers. The luncheon is scheduled for Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston. “Better Bookkeepers is honored to once…
