Today is Texas Independence Day. It was 190 years ago today that Texas declared itself free from the dictator Santa Ana and was the seventh revolt against that tyrant. The Rotary Club of Conroe will meet with Charles B. Stewart on Tuesday, March 3, to hear first-hand from Mr. Stewart about life in 1836. Mr. Stewart…
March is here and with it comes The 5 O’Clock Phlock’s favorite day of the year – St Patrick’s Day. We say to one and all “Cead Mile Failte” – “A Hundred Thousand Welcomes”. Come and join us for a downtown Conroe tradition that will warm your heart and bring a smile to your face. …
Lake Conroe Area Republican Women held their February General Meeting at Walden Yacht Club. President Sharyn Link called the meeting to order at 12 pm, followed by a prayer given by LCARW Chaplain Stacey Buick. Traci Meyers then led us is the Pledge to the United States Flag with Sandy Nikirk leading us in the…
Language has often been seen as one of the distinguishing traits of human beings. Dogs may bark to us as we dangle a treat; whales may sing songs; and a mule may count with its hoof. But few of us think of these noises as conversation. Language — talking and reading — set…
As children we all learned the enchanting mystery of fairy tale stories. We knew these magical tales were full of impossible events, but we didn’t care because it was all just for fun, and it took our imagination to fascinating places where we could never hope to go. Then along came the legendary musical composers,…
California wines were an unknown until The Judgment of Paris in 1976 when unknown California wines were judged against the BEST French wines by a distinguished panel of French wine judges. A Newsweek Reporter by the name of George Taber covered what journalists called a “nothing event” since everyone knew the French Wines under French wine…
The Players Theatre Company is proud to announce the premiere of its highly anticipated production of Jesus Christ Superstar, opening March 6 at The Owen Theater in Conroe. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, this groundbreaking rock opera explores the final days of Jesus of Nazareth through the eyes of…
Rotarians have a world-wide eye protection project that transcends borders. A cadre of Optometrists and Opticians sponsored Rotarians all over the world is restoring sight to those, especially in third-world nations. Dr. Anshu Chandra will be visiting with the Rotary Club of Magnolia to receive information on her Rotary Global Eye Project in Haiti where…
HELLO …. from the Conroe Noon Lions Club! Well, it’s finally here, we’ve been talking about it and planning since the first of the year for our annual Dinner/Dance & Auction. It’s actually the 20th anniversary of this event, which takes place on Thursday, February 26th. It’s now a sold-out event, full of wonderful auction items…
Homeowners will be able to speak one-on-one with home improvement experts with the latest home improvement or home products and services on the market at the 8th Annual Spring Montgomery County Home & Outdoor Living Show Saturday, March 7 & Sunday March 8 at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe. FREE Admission…