There are several events going on in Conroe and Montgomery this fall, including fall festivals, trick-or-treating events and markets. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Fall Fest at Refuge Church Celebrate the fall season with the Refuge Church with an event featuring family-friendly games, a pie-eating contest, a pumpkin shot competition,…
Colton, the 5,700-acre master-planned community now open, has broken ground on its first major amenity, Arroyos Park, an 8-acre destination celebrating the architecture, landscapes and traditions of Texas, according to an Oct. 20 news release. Planned to open in fall 2026, Arroyos Park is part of 186 acres of green space and recreation in Colton’s…
McKenzie’s Barbecue and Burgers celebrated its 30th anniversary on Oct. 4, owner Colin McKenzie confirmed. The gist The family-owned restaurant offers menu items such as brisket, sausage, pulled pork and cheeseburgers, according to the website. McKenzie said the business also offers private event rooms, pickup and delivery catering as well as full-service catering for events…
Montgomery County officials adopted a $508.1 million budget for fiscal year 2025-26 alongside a reduced property tax rate of $0.3770 per $100 valuation. County leaders said this year’s budget, adopted Sept. 5, was designed with growth, public safety and modernization in mind. While the rate is slightly lower than last year’s rate of $0.3790 per…
As water restrictions and shortages become more common in Texas communities, state lawmakers are asking voters to approve $20 billion to fund new water supply projects and improve existing systems over the next 20 years. What you need to know If voters approve State Proposition 4, which is on the November ballot, the state will…
Early voting in the Nov. 4 election begins Oct. 20 and runs through Oct. 31. During early voting, registered voters can cast ballots at any polling place within their county of residence, according to the secretary of state’s office. Keep reading for more information about what’s on the ballot and what to bring to the…
For the first time since 2014, Conroe voters will decide this November on 15 proposed charter amendments. If approved, the changes would update how Conroe operates, including how meetings are held and shifting the city to a council–city manager form of government. City Administrator Gary Scott said via email that the process was guided by…
The Blue Lion is setting a new standard for event hosting by moving past the typical venue experience to create unforgettable gatherings. Special Events Coordinator, Jerry Rush, and his team are dedicated to turning every celebration into the kind of party people talk about long after it’s over. Why host your event at The Blue…
For most people, a trip to the doctor means crowded waiting rooms, rushed appointments and the sense that follow-up questions may have to wait until the next visit. MDVIP, a national network of physicians practicing personalized preventive care, is turning that experience on its head. In the MDVIP model, affiliated doctors see fewer patients—600 or…
In vast Houston, finding a restaurant with genuine soul and a story is a catch. For nearly 30 years, Blue Water Seafood has been that place, built on fresh catches, family recipes and the grit of a third-generation commercial fisherman and his talented wife. More than a seafood spot, it’s a legacy that started on…