In November, Payton Riley, an emerging talent in the music industry, had the honor of receiving the Young Artist of the Year Award in the Young Adult Female category at the esteemed Josie Awards, held at the iconic Grand Ole Opry. Standing in the legendary circle where music legends have performed, Payton delivered an inspiring acceptance speech…
Travis Powell is a very special kind of entertainer. Although he is not a magician per se, he does perform a spellbinding act. It is a musical alchemy whereby he morphs from unassuming suburban dad into a king. And not just any king. THE king. Powell performs at 7 p.m. Jan. 4 at the Huntsville Old…
The new year will bring an eclectic variety of new businesses to Montgomery County. A new major entertainment venue is coming to East Montgomery County. A few new pickleball spots have opened in late 2024 or will open in 2025. Work will also begin on a new CarMax location in Conroe. Here’s what to know…
Two Willis-area brothers have made it their mission to make a difference in the community. Two years ago, Dylan Kyle-Sears, 22, and Rylan Sears, 16, started the Helping Hand Stand on their property where their Rylan’s Farm is located. Rylan built the structure that has a wood floor and frame, blue tarp walls and a metal…
The Players Theatre Company in downtown Conroe will begin the new year with a new Artistic Director. Earlier this month, leadership from the theater group announced Joe Folsom as the new artistic director. He follows previous artistic director Joe Viser, veteran actor and director for The Players Theatre Company in Conroe for 52 years, who…
While Texas may lack a winter’s chill, the Christmas spirit is warming hearts at the Conroe Noon Lions Club, where members have been bustling with holiday activities. Though I may not rival Clement Clarke Moore, please enjoy this special adaptation of his beloved Christmas poem – a tribute to what makes CNLC truly extraordinary. ‘Twas the…
As usual Lake Conroe Centennial Lions Club President, Katherine Maher, opened our recent General Meeting with a prayer, followed by leading us in the Pledge to the American Flag and then the Pledge to the Texas Flag. That was followed by “Good News” where we share with each other anything “good” that happened to…
Rotarians are still spreading love and service even though Rotary club meetings for this week and next week do not occur during this Holiday time. Rotarians care and serve 365 because we care and have made that conscientious decision to care and serve. For instance, the Rotary Club of Lake Conroe had a toy drive to…
Each year this time, lots of folks jump on a plane and jet off to spend the holidays in another climate somewhere. Some go skiing while others prefer to soak up the sun on the beach. Me? I don’t know why I’d ever leave the compound. I mean, it’s great to meet new people and…
Merry Christmas! The Conroe Art League annual “Christmas Is for Giving” exhibit continues at the gallery at 127 Simonton Street making it easy to shop for one-of-a-king items all made by local artists, each priced at $150 or less through January 4. The gallery is open 11:00am-4:00pm Tuesday through Saturdays. Shop at the sales at…