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,…
H-E-B is set to open its doors in Montgomery during the fourth quarter of 2026, Mayor Sara Countryman said in a April 1 interview with Community Impact. What we know Countryman said the company is working on its engineering planning, and will begin moving dirt and leveling the land this August. The property will hold…
The Noodle Korean BBQ & Tea Bar general manager Christine Prasitdamrong said Jason Li opened the Korean restaurant in April 2023 and brought her along shortly after to manage the restaurant. “We’re not just here to deliver food to the table. We’re here to ensure that you have an amazing experience and that you’ll remember…
There are several events taking place in the Conroe and Montgomery area, including the city of Conroe’s concert series and Mother’s Day markets. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. KidzFest The city of Conroe’s one-day festival will be packed with activities such as interactive villages, stage acts and sports. Attendees can…
