A family that has owned land in Montgomery County for generations has started development on a new community in the county, according to a Sept. 23 news release. The 2,000-acre parcel of land is owned by the Randall family, who decided they want to share their experience living in the area with other families. “We…
Editor’s note: The Conroe Symphony Orchestra’s event this weekend was removed from this list due to being at capacity. Need something to do this weekend? See this list of events going on throughout the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. 18th Annual Duck Race Raise…
The Texas Education Agency will begin transitioning to a new standardized testing system after Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law Sept. 17 to replace the highly criticizedState of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness with three shorter exams. Through the 2026-27 school year, Texas public school students in third through 12th grade will continue taking the…
When “Purlie Victorious” opened on Broadway in 1961, the American Civil Rights movement was in its earliest stages, and Purlie’s story of an African American trickster/preacher scheming to reopen his rural Georgia church with antics worthy of “I Love Lucy” must have stuck audiences like thunderbolts wrapped in laughter. Its current sparkling revival at Houston’s…
Texas’ oldest wine trail and the Country’s second most active wine region just happens to be the Texas Hill Country Wine Trail. This wine trail was conceived by Gary Gilstrap of Texas Hill Vineyards near Johnson City came up with the concept of the local Hill Country wineries bonding together around 1995, almost 30 years…
Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs and the band Kentucky Thunder return to Montgomery County for a Sunday show at Dosey Doe’s Big Barn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. prior to the concert which starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased on Dosey Doe’s website doseydoetickets.com. Skaggs…
“One Battle After Another” Rated R for pervasive language, drug use, sexual content and violenceRotten Tomatoes Score: 98%In Theaters Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights, There Will Be Blood) brings us this riveting action film starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a left-wing revolutionary who, along with his team, see some success raising havoc in their younger days.…
Lucy Blues is excited to announce a music festival benefiting the Sgt 2 Step Foundation offering programs, scholarships, resources and support for survivors of the fallen on Gold Star Mother and Families Weekend. The event is Saturday, Sept 27, from 2pm-midnight at Lucy Blue’s which is located at 711 Madeley Street in downtown Conroe. September 28…
August home sales saw an increase year over year in the Conroe and Montgomery area, according to market data provided by local real estate firm The Sawyer Realty Group. What you need to know Home sales increased in five of the eight ZIP codes in the Conroe and Montgomery area, with total home sales increasing…
Ross Dress for Less is now open in Willis. The retailer offers department and specialty store brands at discounted prices. Items offered include men’s, women’s, children’s and baby clothing as well as shoes, home decor, jewelry, accessories and holiday items.