Check out what’s happening across the Greater Houston area this weekend, Jan. 16-18. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Steak & BBQ Cook-Off In addition to barbecue and steak cook-offs, this 39th annual event will also include an Anything Bacon Open competition, a Kids ‘Que competition, a cornhole tournament and an…
Check out several events to attend in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change. Houston Money Show One of Houston’s largest coin conventions of the year will take place at The Lone Star Convention Center this Saturday and Sunday. Attendees will have the…
Houston will host the National Cheerleaders Association’s All-Star National Championship in late February, drawing an estimated 65,000 competitors and spectators to the city’s downtown. Two-minute impact This marks the first year the event has been held in Houston, according to a Jan. 6 news release from Houston First Corporation, operator of the George R. Brown…
Eat Drink HTX, the sister fundraiser to Houston Restaurant Weeks, will return for its fifth year from Feb. 14 through Feb. 28, according to a Jan. 12 news release from the Cleverley Stone Foundation. The two-week dining event was designed around the casual dining experience and features lower price points than Houston Restaurant Weeks. While…
The Conroe ISD board of trustees named Agueda Gambino as the new Position 1 trustee in a 4-2 vote Jan. 13. Trustees Marianne Horton and Melissa Semmler voted against the motion. What to know At the Dec. 16 meeting, the board unanimously approved opening an application process to fill the open position. The move followed…
Caffe Di Fiore is preparing to open its second location, owner Eduardo Camarena said. The details The restaurant is planning a soft opening Jan. 23, followed by a grand opening March 6, Camarena said. He said the team chose the Conroe-Montgomery area to offer locals a warm, welcoming spot with “something a little different,” blending…
Candidates can begin filing Jan. 14 to run for local offices on the May 2 election ballot in the cities of Conroe and Montgomery, according to each city’s election information. What you need to know In Conroe, voters will see races for City Council Places 3, 4 and 5, along with the municipal judge seat.…
Texas health officials are proposing sweeping new regulations on the state’s hemp industry, including raising the fees required to sell and manufacture consumable hemp products by roughly 10,000%. Supporters of the proposal said the increased fees would improve oversight of thousands of Texas businesses that sell hemp-derived THC products and help the state enforce tighter…
In preparation for its upcoming 2026 season, Crighton Theatre has begun renovations to its seating area for the first time since 1979. The renovation effort was largely supported by local community fundraising. What we know Crighton Theatre was originally built in 1934 as a showroom for vaudeville acts. However, as the vaudeville popularity faded away,…
From volunteer events to parades, there are several events to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Greater Houston area. Events are subject to change. This list is not comprehensive. MLK I Have a Dream Day Attendees are invited to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy at Tracy Gee Community Center with a day…