Frank M. Johnson, historian and Civil War expert, presents his latest book, Early Texas Women, for the Montgomery Historical Society. On Saturday, May 31, Frank M. Johnson, local historian and Civil War Expert, was the speaker at the Montgomery Historical Society’s semi-monthly membership meeting at the Old Baptist Church on Pond Street in Montgomery. This…
This week’s Veteran is John K Cortez, 94, who served in the U.S. Army from 1947-1949, and the U.S. Air Force from 1952-1954. Cortez was 15 when he entered the Army. He trained at Fort Polk, Louisiana for Basic and Advanced Training as a Medic Administration Specialist. After he completed training, he was posted to…
The 21st annual Woodlands Wine & Food Week for 2025 is in the books, and the weather has been nothing short of spectacular launching attendees into wonderful moods for merriment. Food & Vine Time Productions’ Constance McDerby nailed this year’s theme ‘Crushing It!’ and she was on point each night of the festivities. The Marriott…
Texas Flag Lady: Pat Spackey, Honored by Texas Legislature By Ruben Borjas, Jr• Pat and Ted Spackey, pose with the bust of Charles B. Stewart in 2011, at The Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park in Conroe For many years, Pat Spackey, a.k.a. The ‘Texas Flag Lady,’ was a fixture at many events in…
Tax Advantages to Home Ownership By Megan Stultz• Even though tax day has come and gone, the tax advantages of owning a home stick around all year long. As a refresher, here are seven of the most popular: 1. Mortgage interest deduction: Couples filing jointly can deduct the interest they pay on up to $750,000…
What Does GDP Really Mean? Understanding the Economic Buzzwords in the News By Kent Pendleton• What Does GDP Really Mean? Understanding the Economic Buzzwords in the News At the end of April, headlines lit up with the news that the U.S. economy shrank by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025. For many folks, that…
Details Coming Soon! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. If…
With the Montgomery ISD (MISD) school year quickly winding down at the end of this week, the school district surpassed an important milestone in 2025, plus in August it will be welcoming an important campus to that will contribute to the future success of students, plus all MISD employees will add a little extra to…
Is It Time to Refinance? Navigating Mortgages as Rates Shift By Kent Pendleton• Is It Time to Refinance? Navigating Mortgages as Rates Shift You may remember the heady days of 2020 and 2021, when 30-year fixed mortgage rates plunged below 3 percent. Here in Montgomery County, that meant many homeowners were pocketing a few hundred…
Turn that hangup into a “Heck ya!” with a few questions to ask before buying new construction: By Megan Stultz• You’ve got your eye on a location and neighborhood that is PERFECT for your family. Your only hangup? The homes are still under construction. No problem! Turn that hangup into a “Heck ya!” with a…
