Jon Buckholtz became the new Conroe police chief after being appointed by Conroe City Council out of over 40 applicants during its Jan. 23 meeting, according to prior reporting. Conroe Police Department is made up of 217 members—170 officers and 47 civilians. The department oversees 113,900 residents in 77.5 square miles, Buckholtz said in an…
Conroe, TX – In a world where media headlines often define public perception, one public relations advocate is flipping the script. With a passion rooted in personal experience and a mission to uplift others, Lisa Williams of Greater Houston is helping individuals take back control of their stories — before someone else tells it for…
Two Montgomery County sisters — one with a passion for music and gourmet bites, the other a diehard sports fan — have joined forces to refresh a longtime Conroe hangout. Debbie Glenn-Cross, who owns 13-year-old The Red Brick Tavern in downtown Conroe, teamed up with her sister, Lisa Wong, to open blues bar Lucy Blues in the…
Texas senators unanimously passed a bill April 9 that they said would save business owners nearly $500 per year on future tax bills. Senate Bill 32, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, would exempt up to $25,000 of businesses’ personal property, such as equipment, furniture and vehicles, from taxation. Texas business owners currently receive a tax…
Curtis Washington may spend his day job managing deliveries and orders for Margaritaville Lake Resort, but during crawfish season his Louisiana roots come out. Washington cooks more than 200 pounds of crawfish each week for Margaritaville guests. He’ll do so Saturday and on April 26 but take a break Easter weekend. He’s cooking up the delicacy…
The Rotary Club of Conroe is moving forward with two upcoming fundraising programs. One of the key service projects of the Rotary Club of Conroe is its “I Like Me” book program. Sponsors for two, $1,000 sponsorships per elementary school are being solicited for these unique books. The books are distributed to first-grade students in the…
At your Service – The Conroe Noon Lions Club had a busy week, with club members Irene Gordy (l), Jason Miller (c), and Shelia Thomas (r) enthusiastically greeting customers at the concession stand during the Montgomery County Fair.
Fort Bend ISD, the largest employer in Fort Bend County with over 11,000 full-time employees, offers a wide range of opportunities that go beyond the classroom. “We are hiring for more than just teaching positions. We have openings in transportation, facilities, child nutrition, after-school programs and many other areas,” Director of Talent Acquisition Jennifer Nichols…
Nestled in the heart of The Woodlands, The Woodlands Art Gallery and Studios offers a refreshingly personal and accessible take on fine art. Owner Emily Startz didn’t set out to open a gallery, but when the opportunity arose, she embraced it and shaped it into a space where both art and community feel welcome. “I…
Nestled in the Village of Grogans Mill, The Woodlands Art Gallery & Studios offers a refreshingly personal and accessible take on fine art. Owner Emily Startz didn’t set out to open a gallery, but when the opportunity arose, she embraced it and shaped it into a space where both art and community feel welcome. “I…