Several organizations are hosting free Thanksgiving dinners, distributing free food and delivering free meals in the Greater Houston area. As Thanksgiving approaches, volunteers are being called to serve to help ensure everyone gets a warm meal. Evergreen Baptist Church Evergreen Baptist Church invites the community to a Thanksgiving potluck. The main course will be provided,…
The Willis ISD board of trustees approved a one-time retention payment of $1,000 to each employee at the Nov. 12 meeting. What to know WISD Chief Financial Officer Garrett Matej said the funds will be from the district’s general fund and will have a total cost of approximately $1.35 million. The payment will be made…
Texas’ power grid will likely remain stable in December and January, recent reports from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas show. Grid conditions could become tight if a winter storm hits large swaths of Texas, driving up demand for electricity. What you need to know ERCOT, which operates the electric grid for 90% of Texas,…
Willis ISD trustees Nov. 12 approved the name of the new Elementary School No. 7 as Ruth Castleschouldt Elementary School. The new school is part of the district’s $143 million 2022 bond and is set to open in August to serve grades kindergarten to fifth grade, as previously reported by Community Impact. The campus is…
There are several turkey trots taking place on Thanksgiving Day across the Greater Houston area. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change. Price increases may occur as race dates near. Pecan Grove Turkey Trot The Pecan Grove Turkey Trot will feature 5K competitive and noncompetitive races, as well as a 1-mile…
The dedication of the Montgomery County Historical Marker for Mittie J Campbell took place at the new Mittie J Campbell Elementary School in the Evergreen Subdivision Oct. 30. The marker was established through a program from the Montgomery County Historical Commission. Following this Conroe ISD had their dedication program for the school. There was a great turnout…
Check out five dining updates across the Greater Houston area, including restaurants that recently opened or are coming soon, as reported by Community Impact. From a local Mexican cafe to a modern Italian restaurant, there is something for everyone to enjoy. EveryBellies, based in Tomball, is coming soon to Montgomery. The new location’s menu will…
CONROE, TX — On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at approximately 6:37 p.m., Conroe Police Traffic and Motor Units responded to a motorcycle crash with injuries in the 2900 block of North Loop 336 East. Upon arrival, officers found that life-saving measures were already being performed by Conroe ISD Police and Conroe Police personnel. Conroe Fire…
Texas Wine Month as designated by the Texas Department is over, but that doesn’t means you can stop enjoying wines. Our Texas grape harvest is over, wines are aging in the cellars, and “thanks” is being expressed for a bountiful Harvest. November is the month of feasts and celebrating with the giving of THANKS for…
The Perfect Neighbor Rated R for languageRotten Tomatoes Score: 99%Streaming on Netflix This documentary hit Netflix a month ago, but somehow it slipped past my purview until this week when it won five Critics Choice Documentary Awards, including Best Documentary, so I had to immediately turn it on to find out what the hubbub was…