MONTGOMERY, TX — A new business has opened in Montgomery, The Meating Place BBQ, which soft opened on February 13th, taking over the property footprint that Heritage House and The Grove restaurants previously occupied, across the street from the Lone Star Cowboy Church. TMP BBQ is located at 22016 Eva Street, and it’s the restaurant’s…

The 5 O’Clock Phlock Parrot Head Club has been making waves and having great PHun the last few months, and it’s about time we tell you all about it! October of 2024 was one of the club’s busiest months ever. We began the month supporting The SPCA*PETS*SNAP by participating in the Doggies & Diva’s Fundraiser. Less…

Texas senators unanimously passed legislation aimed at cutting taxes for homeowners Feb. 13. Senate Bill 4 would raise tax exemptions on Texans’ primary homes to $140,000 and would apply only to taxes levied by public schools. The current homestead exemption is $100,000 for most homeowners, and $110,000 for seniors and people with disabilities, according to…

The Willis ISD board of trustees approved its 2025-26 school year calendar with a 7-0 vote at its Feb. 12 meeting. What to know The district sent a survey to parents, administrators, teachers and community members, and the board also reviewed the calendar that Conroe ISD had approved for comparison purposes, district officials said. Based…

On Feb. 11 the Montgomery County Fire Chiefs Association advocated against new county development regulations due to concerns that the new requirement could slow emergency response times. Two-minute impact During a public hearing on a new set of regulations for commercial and residential developments in the county, representatives from the MCFCA expressed concerns regarding the…