Bayou Land Conservancy raised more than $150,000 at its “Our Land, Our Legacy” gala, held Nov. 10 at The Springs-Pinehaven in Magnolia, according to a Dec. 1 news release. What you need to know The event was in support of the conservancy’s mission to preserve land along streams for flood control, clean water, and wildlife,…

Willis Supermarket celebrated its 15th anniversary in October, general manager Sam Prasla said. The store—which first opened Oct. 29, 2009—awarded a $7,000 donation check to Willis ISD’s Roark Early Education Center. What they offer Willis Supermarket sells a variety of products ranging from fresh produce, meat and pantry items, Prasla said. The store also offers…

LoopDeco, a furniture removal company, launched its services in the Greater Houston area earlier this year, owner and CEO Roman Pennell confirmed. The company provides furniture removal services to retailers and consumers, with most furniture able to be removed within 24-48 hours, Pennell said. “We are focused on keeping furniture and other bulky home goods…

Several restaurants have opened recently in the Conroe and Montgomery area. Check them out below. This list is not comprehensive. 1. Offering a variety of soups, salads, burgers and seafood, The Corral is now open along East Powell Street. Opened Sept. 6 200 E. Powell St., Willis 936-666-5257 2. A new location of Los Cucos…

Check out the following restaurant news from across the Houston metro, as recently reported by Community Impact. Afuri Ramen The Houston location is the first restaurant to open in Texas. Located on North Durham Drive, the Heights spot features a full bar and a large open-concept kitchen where guests can watch the noodle and broth-making…

Cresset Real Estate Partners and Fidelis Residential are partnering to develop Fidelis Willis, a nine-building, 252-unit multifamily community, according to a Nov. 26 news release. The new community will be located within the larger community of Moran Ranch, which is located along I-45 near The Market at Willis shopping center, according to the news release.…

Franchise owners Andrew and Jerrica George are bringing a new haircut experience to Conroe with Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, Andrew George said. The salon offers a fun and engaging atmosphere with various activities like gaming stations, temporary tattoos and more, Andrew said. The salon also hosts birthday parties with access to a runway show and…

Owners Enrique and Karla Cuba have opened Mr.Chicke-N, a Peruvian kitchen, in Conroe, Karla Cuba said. On the menu The menu features a variety of items including: 1/4, 1/2 and whole chickens Peruvian beans Fried plantains Fried rice Empanadas Salads Five leches cake Karla Cuba said the chicken is marinated for 24 hours prior to…