Abduction survivor Elizabeth Smart is the featured speaker at this summer’s Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce Athena Leadership Award Luncheon. For the event, the chamber will again partner with Athena International, an organization that develops, supports and honors female leadership. The chamber announced this week that Smart would offer the keynote presentation at the July 24 luncheon…
The world is celebrating Passover and Easter with great wines of today, but what were those wines of 2,000 years ago. Obviously there were NO varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay to enjoy. Water was not typically consumed since it was so laden with disease carriers due to there being no modern wastewater collection and treatment…
This April, Downtown Conroe becomes a celebration of storytelling — on screen and on the streets. The Greater Conroe Film Festival returns to the Owen Theatre for the 3rd year, on Saturday and Sunday, April 11–12, bringing with it an exciting mix of filmmakers, artists, and audiences ready to experience powerful stories together. During the Film…
It has been more than four decades since the national and world-wide explosion of excitement surrounding the debut of the classic Sci-Fi adventure film, BACK TO THE FUTURE. Packing theaters from coast to coast, it would not only become the highest-grossing movie of 1985 ($360.6 million worldwide), but would go on to be an international…
The Conroe Noon Lions honored some of its members this week: Lion Dr. Downey Price and his wife, Edna Price; Lions Tim Cox, Charlie Irvine, and Karl Johnson. Our Club has partnered for years with Benevolent Missions International (BMI) and others to help children and adults in places like Belize, Fiji, Haiti and other exotic places…
Liberty Belles Republican Women’s Club met recently at the Panorama Golf Club with President Jane Williamson presiding. As each woman entered, Judge Tracy A. Gilbert (418th District Court) presented each with a beautiful, red, Happy Valentines rose! Thank you, Judge Gilbert! Caroline Mason started us off with a prayer followed by Scott Baker leading us…
This Easter season is a time of miracles, so it seems an appropriate opportunity to reflect upon another miracle that has come to my attention. For about 15 years now, Houston has been blessed with a talented little band of troubadours who have continued, year after year, to create the most delightful musical cabaret shows…
Thursday is Passover and a time for Kosher wines. Kosher wines are becoming more and more popular throughout the wine world. Kosher wines are also being made all over the world where wines are being made. My first wine when I was five was a concoction of Mogen David Manischewitz (cheap Kosher wine) and Club Soda.…
Texas country artist Sandee June is celebrating another major milestone as her latest single, “Southern King,” has officially reached No. 1 on the Texas Regional Radio Report. This marks back-to-back chart-topping hits for the rising Texas star following her previous No. 1 single, “Hurricane.” Written by June alongside Seth Candan, Mike Lais and Derek Shampine, and…
Another busy season is upon us as Lions. This week is no exception — our Lions continue their drive to make our local community a better place. At our recent meeting there were multiple announcements for all of the things Conroe Noon has coming up. Texas Lions Camp – We are currently looking for children ages…