If you are looking for a way to celebrate Pride month, here are 11 events to attend in the Greater Houston area throughout June. This list is not comprehensive and information is subject to change. Brazoria County Pride Festival 2025 Hosted at MacLean Park in Lake Jackson, this event will feature a theme of “love…
A new independent bookstore has opened in Montgomery, co-owner Sydney Walker said. What you need to know Co-owned by mother-daughter duo Sydney and Gretchen Walker, The Dusted Shelf Bookstore is now open, Sydney Walker said. The shop sells tabletop games, apparel, bookmarks, T-shirts, tumblers, hats and more, Sydney said. The bookstore offers a variety of…
Need something to do this weekend? See this list of events going on throughout the Conroe and Montgomery areas this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Reader’s Night Book lovers can meet fellow readers and local authors, swap books and shop book-themed merchandise from local vendors. ‘70s Night Concert Dance…
Houston foodies are invited to dine out for a cause from Aug. 1-Sept. 1 as 400 restaurants are expected to participate in the effort to raise funds for the Houston Food Bank, according to a June 3 news release. Participating restaurants will have specially priced menus and a portion of proceeds from these meals will…
Texas’ nearly 9,000 public schools will see an $8.5 billion funding boost over the next two years after Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 into law June 4. Nearly half of that funding will be spent on raises for educators and support staff, such as bus drivers, janitors and librarians. HB 2 also seeks…
F3, a nationwide organization that provides free workouts for men, opened in Montgomery in April, representative Robert Leonard confirmed. The details Leonard said the organization works to build male community leadership through “the three Fs:” fitness, fellowship and faith. F3 offers workouts for men on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday mornings from 5:30-6:15 a.m. The workouts…
School districts throughout Montgomery County will be serving free breakfast and lunch for children throughout the summer. Here is a listing of some of their schedules. This listing is not comprehensive and is subject to change. What you need to know Conroe ISD The district will feed children ages 18 and under free breakfast and…
The Kinder Institute for Urban Research released findings for the 44th Kinder Houston Area Survey in mid-May, showing that while residents believe the best thing about living in the Houston area is diversity, crime, safety and traffic remain the city’s biggest problems. The data presented in the survey is a collection of more than 9,800…
With mosquito season underway, Montgomery County mosquito abatement teams are working on countywide testing efforts to monitor for diseases such as West Nile Virus. However, residents can also help prevent the growth of mosquitoes by eliminating areas for mosquitoes to multiply. What residents need to know Justin Fausek, director of Montgomery County Mosquito Control, said…
A measure aimed at tightening restrictions on bail will appear on Texas voters’ ballots in November. Senate Joint Resolution 5 proposes amending the Texas Constitution to require judges to deny bail for certain felony offenses, keeping more defendants in jail as they await trial. The proposal passed the Texas House and Senate with bipartisan support…