This is the time of year when our yards and gardens are flourishing in the heat so local Rotary Clubs heard from local gardening experts. Michael Field with the Rotary Club of Lake Conroe said the club’s meeting on July 21 featured Colton Price. Colton discussed Garden and Lot Scale Soil Ecology and Regeneration. This is a…
  When does the blood from a Lion save a human life? How about when it comes from a member of the Conroe Noon Lions Club! That’s what members of the Club did last week with our semi-annual Summer Blood Drive. This was a good time to have the drive because the blood banks…
The Texas Hill Country was deluged again by heavy rains in July. The wineries and vineyards received excessive rain which will delay the grape harvest in the Texas Hill Country by weeks. This time the loss of life was not as catastrophic since the sting of last year’s heavy rain is still remembered with emergency…
This August, Class Act Productions invites you to step into a world of mystery, drama, and theatrical romance. The community is summoned to unmask the magic for the annual fundraising gala, “A Night to Shine: Masquerade.” The event is from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at The Woodlands Country Club – Palmer Course Aug. 15. Far…
Recently, my husband and I had the privilege of representing Conroe Noon Lions Club at the 108th Lions International Convention in Hong Kong. While Hong Kong itself was an unforgettable destination, the greatest part of the experience was joining thousands of Lions from around the world who all share the same commitment to serving others. Hong…
The Rotary Club of Conroe heard from Judge Kristin Bays about the needs of the judicial system at their meeting last Tuesday. On the last Tuesday of July, these same Rotarians and guests will hear District Attorney Mike Holley about his Departments activities and needs. With a good Court and Prosecuting Attorney, a justice system working…
Woodforest Charitable Foundation awarded $6.7 million to 232 nonprofit organizations in 2026, including $3.3 million presented to 55 local and regional charities serving Montgomery and Harris counties during its recent annual charity partner distributions luncheon held May 6 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott.  Since its inception over two decades ago, the foundation has contributed more than…
The Odyssey Rated R for violence and some languageIn Theaters When you think Christopher Nolan, your mind should immediately imagine big, smart epic filmmaking. For decades, he has brought us some of the grandest movies imaginable, such as The Dark Knight Trilogy, Interstellar, Inception and his recent Oscar-winner, Oppenheimer. Now he is taking on The Odyssey…
Many Texas vineyards had grapevines that were budding when a freeze in the 20’s damaged primary buds. However, grape vines have a secondary budding which is smaller if vines experienced freezing temperatures when the vines are budding out in leaves. In cases throughout the vineyard world, temperatures in the 20’s means small crop yields with…
The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra recently announced its Season 13 concert lineup, inviting fans to leave convention at the door and “Expect the Unexpected.” Spanning from July 2026 to May 2027, the WSO will perform four genre-defying concerts, featuring a stadium-rocking sports tribute, a Grateful Dead symphonic experience, an audience-participation jazz holiday concert, and a mystery…