60th annual Go Texan Parade nears“Diamond in the Heart of Texas” theme captures spirit of eventConroe businesses and local organizations will soon be gearing up for the 60th annual Go Texan Parade to be held on Saturday, February 22, beginning at 1 p.m. in downtown Conroe. This year’s theme is “Diamond in the Heart of…

Gentle reminder today that curb appeal makes all the difference when selling your home. You know the curb appeal trifecta: mulch, seasonal color, and a pressure-sprayed driveway. But you’re going to need to add these three if you want to level up your outdoor game: 1) Illuminate walkways. Would-be buyers are sure to do a…

Jamestown Rediscovered was the Robert Woodson Chapter Colonial Dames XVII Century subject for the February-Valentine chapter meeting. Excavations at Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in the New World, have been going on for 140 years. In 1994 Preservation Virginia which acquired 22.5 acres on Jamestown Island in 1893, launched a project called Jamestown Rediscovery.…

January market review By Kent Pendleton• January market review Despite uncertainty surrounding inflation, interest rates, the political landscape and a new disruptor in the artificial intelligence (AI) race, domestic equities ended the first month of 2025 broadly positive, reflecting a continuing optimism for the U.S. economy. AI-themed stocks were shaken by a new entrant into…

This week’s Veteran is William ‘Billy’ Miller IV, who served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 2001-2022. Miller was an Infantryman and in his over 20 years of service was posted domestically and was deployed overseas. He trained at Parris Island, South Carolina, and was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where he rotated multiple…

By Cheryl ConleyLake Creek Nature PreserveIn Mother Nature’s world where only the most cunning survive, the masters of disguise hold the winning hand. Insects and animals alike depend on their ability to remain unseen to ensure their continued existence. Take frogs and toads as an example. Their skin is often mottled with browns, greens and…