The city of Willis held a groundbreaking ceremony Feb. 10 for its new building that will house its public works department and control. The gist City Manager Sheyi Ipaye said construction on the 6-acre property is anticipated to be completed in seven months. The total cost of the project is around $1.2 million-$1.3 million. Ipaye…
CONROE, TX — With the title of ‘Great Expectations,’ you would expect Charles Dickens would be involved, but wipe that thought from your mind. The great American composers of the 20th Century, Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, and George Gerswhin, were powerhouses that started to fuel the American musical psyche in the early 1920’s; writing with…
Spring break begins on March 10 for many local districts, including HISD, CFISD, Fort Bend ISD, Katy ISD and Conroe ISD.
Housing affordability in Houston improved for the second quarter in a row in the fourth quarter of 2024, with 40% of Houston-area households able to purchase a median-priced single-family home, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ Q4 Housing and Rental Affordability report released Feb. 6. Households needed to make $94,400 to buy a Houston-area…
Lone Star College-Montgomery has opened its new Maverick Care Center. The center will support students by offering a variety of essential services, including a fully equipped food pantry; a clothing closet with casual and career clothing; and mental health and crisis support resources, according to a news release. What they’re saying “We understand that some…
Pho Saigon Oldie, located in Montgomery, is now open, General Manager and Executive Chef Danny Bamba confirmed via email. Bamba said Loc Huang, aka Kevin, and his wife, Lee, own the restaurant. “Kevin and his wife had owned a nail salon in Arlington and had decided to purchase and open this restaurant in this location…
In Mel Bogus’ 95 years, he did life big. On top of an outgoing nature and large personality, he was driven to give 100 percent in everything he did. He participated in Conroe and League City local government, was a veteran, an athlete early in life, a car enthusiast and an amateur race-car driver, a leader…
MONTGOMERY, TX — Looking for a romantic place to treat your special someone this Valentine’s Day? Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston has everything you need to celebrate, including a three-course gourmet dining experience at License to Chill Bar & Café. The price per person is $79; reservations are strongly encouraged. WHEN: Friday, Feb.…
The king of western swing music Ray Benson will be a special guest at Conroe’s Young Texas Artists 40th Anniversary celebration in March. Benson, founder of western swing band Asleep at the Wheel, will be the master of ceremonies at the Young Texas Artists Music Competition Finalists’ Concert & Awards Program on March 8. Later…
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