The Wisecrack Warriors (WCW), a group of Veterans associated with the Lone Star Honor Flight Veterans Group, are a bunch of wisecracks that use laughter as a way of dealing with the pressures that life throws at them. The Veterans Group as a whole meets weekly on Wednesday mornings for fellowship, breakfast, and to just…
Members of Montgomery VFW Post 12223, the Lone Star Honor Flight Veterans Group, and the Wisecrack Warriors, joined as a band of brothers to place American Flags at the graves of Veterans buried at the Copeland Cemetery just off McCaleb Rd this past weekend to honor their Service to Our Country for Memorial Day
It was a day for the Conroe Symphony Orchestra (CSO) to roll out the red carpet as they presented their 4th concert of their 2025-2026 season, working up with Disney in Concert’s ‘A Dream is A Wish,’ at Willis ISD Performing Arts Center on May 2nd. The concert hall was filled with kids with mouse…
When a man or woman makes a decision to serve Our Nation we should all rejoice, after all at any one time, about 1% of Our Nation’s population is in viable service (active, reserve, or guard) to protect U.S. National and World Peace interest. Contrast that with World War II, when about 12% of the…
Larry PizzinoU.S. Army 1956 – 1959This week’s Veteran of the Week is Larry Pizzino, who served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1959. Larry discovered early in life that the road to success isn’t always a straight line; sometimes, it requires a detour through the discipline of military service to find one’s True North.Now…
By James M. Rankin• The historic Grand 1894 Opera House provided the perfect backdrop for a sold-out evening with comedy legend Jeff Foxworthy, whose performance proved that authentic, relatable humor never goes out of style. From the moment he took the stage, Foxworthy delivered a masterclass in observational comedy—reminding the audience why he has remained…
The stat is out there: the average American buys their first home at 36.But what if your dream home is calling to you sooner (or later)?Life throws a lot our way, and buying a house is a big decision. Saving for a down payment, navigating the market, and feeling confident – it all takes time,…
She’s been working at her craft and quietly adding new songs to her resume, but she is far from done. Still only 17, Montgomery County’s own Payton Riley, with state and national awards to her credit, as well as appearances on national television, in Nashville, and numerous other states, not to mention two overseas tours…
Houston officials officially dedicated George Bush Intercontinental Airport‘s Terminal E in honor of the late former U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in a May 18 ceremony, officials announced in a May 18 news release. Career history Jackson Lee represented Texas’ 18th Congressional District—which includes IAH—for more than three decades. Jackson Lee died at age 74…
There are several events to attend in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change. Crawfish Critic Cookoff and Festival On May 22 and 23, the Southern Crawfish Cookoff Association will be hosting its seventh annual Superbroil Crawfish World Championship.…