Who hasn’t known a holiday feast that turned into bedlam? The not-quite-done turkey, lumpy gravy, sparse side dishes, or the tasteless dessert? While devastating to the host at the time, those tend to be the feasts that family and friends most fondly remember. Such is the story Margaret Olivia McManis recounts in her delightful tale…
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe named Julian Sanchez as its chief operating officer effective April 1, according to an April 1 news release. The gist Sanchez was most recently the vice president of operations at Corpus Christi Medical Center, according to the news release. He has bachelor degrees in biology and business administration from St. Edwards…
Need something to do this weekend? See this list of events going on throughout Conroe this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Spring Love Sip N’ Shop Shop from vendors, sample food and enjoy live music and a cocktail around the Square. Spring Open Gardens Day The Montgomery County Master…
In order to make great wines, you must have outstanding grapes. If your grapes are not of good quality, then you cannot make award winning wines. By the way, quality grapes are not produced in large quantities per acre. Grape growers throughout Texas are seeing bud break in their vineyards with high hopes of producing…
The Friend Rated R for a sexual reference and languageRotten Tomatoes Score: 85%In TheatersBased on the award-winning novel by Sigrid Nunez, Naomi Watts plays a single novelist living in a small New York City Apartment whose mentor and friend, played by Bill Murray, commits suicide, and bequeaths his giant Great Dane to her. As her…
Joe Folsom, newly appointed Artistic Director for The Players Theatre Company, announced the shows scheduled for the prominent Conroe community theatre’s 59th season which will begin in August 2025 and continue through July 2026. “The season’s theme of “Family Matters” is reflected in all our titles, showcasing the complex and life-affirming relationships of family,” Folsom said.…
The Texas Senate Education Committee discussed a pair of bills April 1 aimed at closing learning gaps in public schools. State data shows students have struggled to return to pre-coronavirus pandemic test scores in math. Across Texas, the percentage of students approaching grade level, or passing, the math State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness…
Conroe ISD board of trustees discussed projections for its fiscal year 2025-26 budget at an April 1 special meeting, while acknowledging uncertainly surrounding enrollment and potential changes to funding with the Texas Legislature underway. What to know CISD Chief Financial Officer Karen Garza presented projections to the board and discussed the challenges of formulating the…
Owner Daniel Vengoechea said Ruah Cafe opened on FM 2978 March 19, serving items such as toast, crepes, specialty coffees, wine, smoothies and salads. Toast options on the menu are inspired by different geographic locations, such as the Curacao featuring vanilla yogurt and fruit, and the Austin toast with pulled pork and orange BBQ sauce.…
Conroe City Council named Khanh Ariel Gibbs as the city’s new chief financial officer during its April 1 special meeting. Gibbs replaces Collin Boothe, who left the position in November, Deputy City Administrator Nancy Mikeska said. The details Mikeska said the city received more than 25 applications, and Mayor Duke Coon then interviewed four applicants…
