Colton, the 5,700-acre master-planned community now open, has broken ground on its first major amenity, Arroyos Park, an 8-acre destination celebrating the architecture, landscapes and traditions of Texas, according to an Oct. 20 news release. Planned to open in fall 2026, Arroyos Park is part of 186 acres of green space and recreation in Colton’s…
McKenzie’s Barbecue and Burgers celebrated its 30th anniversary on Oct. 4, owner Colin McKenzie confirmed. The gist The family-owned restaurant offers menu items such as brisket, sausage, pulled pork and cheeseburgers, according to the website. McKenzie said the business also offers private event rooms, pickup and delivery catering as well as full-service catering for events…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — In October 2025, Michael Dean Brandon pleaded guilty to Promotion of Child Pornography and was sentenced to 40 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. This conviction is the result of a proactive online investigation conducted in 2023 by Sergeant J. Serratt of the Precinct 1 Constable’s Office, who was…
MONTGOMERY, TX — This week’s Veteran is Tanya Stamos, who served in the U.S. Navy from 1998-2001. Tanya was a Boatswain Mate 3rd class (Fuels), which is an important job, in keeping the planes, or birds, fueled and ready to go in minutes. Before the end of 18-hour combat zone shifts Tanya would be covered…
THE WOODLANDS, TX — If the performances at the Young Texas Artists Classic Cabaret were any indication, the 41st Season of the YTA promises to offer a bumper crop of talent come March at the Crighton Theatre in Conroe. This past Thursday night in The Woodlands, was an evening filled with wine, great food, and…
Montgomery County officials adopted a $508.1 million budget for fiscal year 2025-26 alongside a reduced property tax rate of $0.3770 per $100 valuation. County leaders said this year’s budget, adopted Sept. 5, was designed with growth, public safety and modernization in mind. While the rate is slightly lower than last year’s rate of $0.3790 per…
As water restrictions and shortages become more common in Texas communities, state lawmakers are asking voters to approve $20 billion to fund new water supply projects and improve existing systems over the next 20 years. What you need to know If voters approve State Proposition 4, which is on the November ballot, the state will…
MONTGOMERY, TX — Spooky season has arrived, and Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is serving up a weekend full of fright and delight. From eerie entertainment to festive cocktails, costume contests, and family fun, guests can celebrate Halloween Margaritaville-style. Make it a spooktacular weekend and take advantage of the resort’s Halloween rate of…
Early voting in the Nov. 4 election begins Oct. 20 and runs through Oct. 31. During early voting, registered voters can cast ballots at any polling place within their county of residence, according to the secretary of state’s office. Keep reading for more information about what’s on the ballot and what to bring to the…
For the first time since 2014, Conroe voters will decide this November on 15 proposed charter amendments. If approved, the changes would update how Conroe operates, including how meetings are held and shifting the city to a council–city manager form of government. City Administrator Gary Scott said via email that the process was guided by…