Residents and local community leaders gathered at Magnolia Fire Station No. 181 on Sept. 3 to dedicate the first Safe Haven Baby Box in Magnolia, giving parents a safe and anonymous way to surrender their newborns without legal consequences. About the project Magnolia Fire Chief Terry Colburn said the project was made possible through community…
THE WOODLANDS, TX — Parker McCollum came home this past Saturday. To the same stage, at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas, where he made his first appearance in 2011, as a fresh faced graduate of College Park High School. He’s a Montgomery County, Texas product. Conroe birthed. It’s a place where,…
As Texas students head back to school, educators and families are adjusting to new laws passed during the 89th Legislative Session. They are also reviewing changes to the STAAR test that will be implemented in several years, following the passage of House Bill 8 by the Legislature on the final day of the second called…
Two months after 25 campers and two counselors died in the historic July 4 flooding at Camp Mystic, Gov. Greg Abbott signed three new laws Sept. 5 that he said will “make youth camps safer” and ensure Texas communities are better prepared for future disasters. The families of the Camp Mystic flooding victims looked on…
State Sen. Brandon Creighton was officially named the sole finalist for the position of chancellor and CEO for the Texas Tech University System at a Sept. 4 board of regents meeting, according to a Sept. 4 news release. “The Texas Tech University System has a proud history and limitless potential,” Creighton said via news release.…
A send off for summer and a kick-off to fall! While many of us were still enjoying the tail end of the Labor Day weekend, the Conroe Noon Lions Club got right back to business at our Wednesday meeting and kicked off September strong. Looking ahead, our big highlight this month is the ‘kids on the…
Rosenblatt Law Firm is celebrating 20 years of providing trusted legal services, and the milestone comes with exciting growth in Houston. This year, Rosenblatt Law Firm expanded its Houston presence through a merger with The Power Law Firm, combining decades of expertise and adding a third Texas location to the Rosenblatt Law Firm roster. “This…
Why are Parrot Head Clubs such ardent supporters of a cure for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia? Here’s our story. Jimmy Buffett’s father, James Delaney (JD) Buffett Jr, died at 83 from complications of Alzheimer’s (ALZ) Disease in May of 2003. Jimmy was 57 at the time, and the impact of…
The Rotary Club of Conroe hosted Peace Fellow Kathy Doherty at last Tuesday’s meeting. She talked about how her Master Degree and certifications acquired through her involvement in the Rotary Peace Fellow programs impacted her life and those of Kenyans where she regularly served. Her area of peace promotion is through family intervention programs. This…
The room buzzes with excitement, and a projector beams a scene of Montreal on the screen. Residents lean forward in their chairs, passports in hand, sampling cultural foods and drinks as they journey across the globe without leaving their home. This is Grand Living at Tuscan Lakes: a premier senior living community offering independent and…