The Lone Star College System board of trustees will hold a meeting Dec. 20 to canvas the results from the Dec. 14 board runoff elections for the District 1 position. Unofficial results showing incumbent Michael (Mike) Stoma with 494 votes, or 63.58% of votes cast, while Shashanka P. Ashili received 283 votes. How we got…
About 9.1 million Texans will travel at least 50 miles from home Dec. 21-Jan. 1, AAA projects, while over 119 million people are expected to travel nationwide. Most people will drive to their holiday destinations—about 8.5 million Texans are expected to drive, while 413,000 people will fly, according to a news release. “This is the…
The effort to “end the streak” of daily deaths on Texas roads has received a new boost from the Harris County Sheriff’s Department and neighboring law enforcement agencies, with a new multi-agency partnership forming to address safety on the Grand Parkway, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said at a Dec. 18 press conference. Gonzalez said…
There are several events taking place in Conroe in January including several performances. Check out a few of them below. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. The Carpenters Tribute at the Crighton The Crighton Theatre is presenting a tribute to The Carpenters featuring The Carpenter’s biggest hits including “We’ve Only Just…
When it comes to being close to a park, 61% of city of Houston residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park, which is below the average of the 100 most populous cities in the U.S. at 74%, according to the Trust for Public Land. The TPL launched the 10-Minute Walk program in 2017,…
Conroe ISD will be asking the public for feedback on spring break dates for the 2025-26 school year following discussion at its Dec. 17 meeting. What to know In early 2024, the previous CISD board of trustees adopted the 2025-26 school calendar, setting spring break for a week that differed from those set by Lone…
Before the holiday ends, there are several Christmas activities to attend in Conroe and Montgomery. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Christmas Concert Join the Montgomery Community Band for its 2nd annual Christmas Concert. The band will be playing Christmas tunes. Montgomery Snow Party The city of Montgomery is hosting its…
Looking for something to do in the Houston area ahead of the holidays? Check out this weekend’s events guide! Details are subject to change and this list is not comprehensive. Blood drive The Boardwalk at Towne Lake is holding a blood drive. All donors will receive free A1C testing and a hoodie. Christmas Paint and…
After voters approved a $0.05 per $100 valuation voter-approval tax rate election on Nov. 5, Montgomery ISD will now pay current full-time employees a $500 stipend in December. The gist On Dec. 17, MISD’s board of trustees unanimously approved employee retention stipends. The stipends will be included on employees’ Dec. 20 paychecks, Superintendent Mark Ruffin…
Conroe and Montgomery have a number of options for seniors looking for different types of living arrangements. Here is a selection of locations in the area. This list is not comprehensive. Learn more Independent-living communities cater to older adults with limited care needs. Most include amenities, such as fitness programs, housekeeping and communal meals. Assisted-living…