Living the Dream: The Growing Trend of Retiring Abroad By Kent Pendleton• For decades, the idea of retirement was tied to familiar things: a paid-off home, grandkids nearby, and a quiet, comfortable pace. But in recent years, a growing number of Americans — especially retirees — have begun looking outside the borders of the U.S.…
Fox News gets exclusive inside Texas ICE detention center By Brooke Taylor, Fox News• Over three-quarters of MPC detainees have been charged or convicted of at least one crime, according to ICE data. (John Moore/Getty Images) Fox News gets exclusive inside Texas ICE detention center By Brooke Taylor Fox News Fox News correspondent Brooke Taylor…
Profitable Homes? By Megan Stultz• Curious how seasoned investors evaluate properties to find profitable homes? Here are 9 key factors to consider: → Location: Consider the neighborhood and its potential for growth. Look for proximity to amenities, good schools, and employment opportunities. → Local market trends: Research local market trends, including property values, rental rates,…
President Bush signing the No Child Left Behind Act in 2001 The United States ranks near the mid-30’s in education when put up against The World. For an advanced country such as ours, it’s a shame that we have allowed Democrats and their diseased mentality to influence our kids. It’s gotten so bad that Harvard,…
“Super Six” By Mark Hooker, Director of Fishing BlueJack National• Over the past weekend, your MISD Fishing Team sent 23 Teams that earned the right to compete in the Texas High School Bass Association Regional Championship on Lake LBJ. This Tournament also included other qualifying Teams from the Houston, Bayou, and Hill Country Divisions. On…
Former Conroe ISD board member Ann K. Snyder will be the grand marshal for the 49th Annual South County 4th of July Parade in The Woodlands. The nearly 50-year-old parade is an annual tradition in The Woodlands that takes place on July 4 morning in and around the Market Street shopping destination. NEW PRINCIPALS: Conroe ISD names…
The Texas Senate Local Government Committee unanimously advanced legislation that would nearly double a tax exemption for seniors and people with disabilities during an April 22 hearing. Senate Bill 23 seeks to raise tax exemptions to $200,000 on homes owned by people who are over 65 years old or have a disability. The current homestead…
Updated 3 p.m. April 23 Texas senators approved a bill April 23 that they said would save seniors and people with disabilities about $950 on their annual property tax bills. Senate Bill 23, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, would raise tax exemptions to $200,000 for homes owned by people who are over 65 years old…
The Conroe Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announces its spring concert, The Best of Broadway, featuring the internationally acclaimed Broadway star Sal Viviano. This highly anticipated performance will take place April 26 at 2:30Â pm at First Methodist Conroe. Sal Viviano, celebrated for his commanding stage presence and velvety vocals, has graced Broadway stages in City of Angels,…
Certain emergency preparation supplies can be purchased tax free in Texas from April 26-28, according to an April 21 news release from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The tax holiday was approved by the Texas Legislature in 2015. “While we can’t know in advance when the next fire, flood, tornado or hurricane may occur,…
