The New Waverly Public Library will host a community party to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 27. This free, family friendly event is focused on entertainment and education and welcomes everyone from all the surrounding communities. The event will feature an authentic encampment of Revolutionary War soldiers…
Texas country music singer Casey Donahew will headline the 2026 Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival along with some returning fan-favorite Zydeco bands. The 37th annual festival is set for Oct. 9-11 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Conroe. The music lineup for this year’s event was announced Saturday night at The Table at Madeley downtown Conroe…
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, Texas (Habitat MCTX) is now accepting applications for its Homeownership Program, offering qualified families the opportunity to purchase affordable homes in Marble Creek, a new Habitat community in Magnolia. Marble Creek will create affordable homeownership opportunities for more than 200 families and represents Habitat MCTX’s largest neighborhood development to date. Construction…
Wine and food have evolved over the centuries from a necessity to stay alive into a sensory thing. We use our five senses to enjoy foods and wines in today’s world. Unlike hundreds of years ago when food and wine were just something to consume to stay alive, our world has provided we consumers the…
The Conroe Symphony Orchestra (CSO) invites the community to a spectacular season finale, “Celebrate America,” scheduled for June 27, 2026. This highly anticipated event will close out the orchestra’s 27th season while connecting the community to a momentous national milestone: the United States Semiquincentennial, marking America’s 250th birthday. Under the baton of Music Director Gary Liebst,…
In celebration of Independence Day and America’s 250th Anniversary, The Players Theatre Company proudly presents a special limited-engagement production of 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical that brings the signing of the Declaration of Independence to vivid life through stirring music, sharp wit, and compelling drama. Performances will take place at The Owen Theatre, 225 Metcalf St.…
Conroe Noon Lions Club was treated this week to a performance of the highly anticipated show 1776-the musical, by The Players Theatre Company. Just like any show there were a few club previews before the entertainment began. Quick reminder that the Annual Golf Tournament at Walden Golf Club was last Thursday and at press time…
Rotarians are closing another fiscal year of achievements. Rotary District 5910 contains 44 active Rotary Club stretching from Beaumont toward but not including Houston. However, District 5910 contains Galveston County to the South and the five Rotary Clubs in Montgomery County. The District 5910 Conference was held last Saturday in Bryan with Rotarians celebrating their…
“Enjoy The Party but Leave By Nine” is the phrase on the doormat we gave Marie and Dave Underdown last year as a tongue-in-cheek gift for hosting our annual “Dog & Cat Days of Summer House Party” to benefit SPCA*PETS*SNAP of Montgomery County. House rules did nothing to squash the fun of the evening on Saturday,…
On Aug. 4, 1961 Emilio Gonzales was driving on US 59 in New Caney when he suffered a serious cardiac episode and died at the age of 73. His name is not known today, and though there are documents that trace his life journey, his contributions to a community might never have been known…