CONROE, TX — As ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,’ is celebrating its 60th year on television, it’s more than fitting that Conroe gets an offering of a beloved holiday musical from The Players Theatre Company, ‘White Christmas,’ based on Irving Berlin’s 1954 musical film of the same, which is celebrating its 70th Anniversary. It’s an excellent…
Conroe ISD will be asking the public for feedback on spring break dates for the 2025-26 school year following discussion at its Dec. 17 meeting. What to know In early 2024, the previous CISD board of trustees adopted the 2025-26 school calendar, setting spring break for a week that differed from those set by Lone…
Before the holiday ends, there are several Christmas activities to attend in Conroe and Montgomery. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Christmas Concert Join the Montgomery Community Band for its 2nd annual Christmas Concert. The band will be playing Christmas tunes. Montgomery Snow Party The city of Montgomery is hosting its…
Looking for something to do in the Houston area ahead of the holidays? Check out this weekend’s events guide! Details are subject to change and this list is not comprehensive. Blood drive The Boardwalk at Towne Lake is holding a blood drive. All donors will receive free A1C testing and a hoodie. Christmas Paint and…
After voters approved a $0.05 per $100 valuation voter-approval tax rate election on Nov. 5, Montgomery ISD will now pay current full-time employees a $500 stipend in December. The gist On Dec. 17, MISD’s board of trustees unanimously approved employee retention stipends. The stipends will be included on employees’ Dec. 20 paychecks, Superintendent Mark Ruffin…
HOUSTON, TX — Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Special Victims Division need the public’s assistance locating a fugitive (Fidel Ramos) who is wanted for Indecency with Child (Sexual Contact). Reward of up to $5,000 leading to the arrest of the suspect(s) involved in this case. On August 29, 2022, Houston Police Officers received…
Conroe and Montgomery have a number of options for seniors looking for different types of living arrangements. Here is a selection of locations in the area. This list is not comprehensive. Learn more Independent-living communities cater to older adults with limited care needs. Most include amenities, such as fitness programs, housekeeping and communal meals. Assisted-living…
Timberline Crossing, an event venue located in downtown Conroe, is now open, owner Tiffany Gilmore confirmed. The 10,600-square-foot space can hold weddings, corporate events and private celebrations, Gilmore said. “With Timberline Crossing we believe every event, whether it’s your wildest dream or a simple gathering, deserves to be extraordinary,” Gilmore said. “Our versatile space is…
Over the past five years, the population within the boundaries of Conroe, Montgomery and Willis ISDs increased, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. The overview The U.S. Census Bureau released 2023 data on Dec. 12, which shows an increase in population throughout the Conroe and Montgomery areas. WISD saw the…
Single-family home sales increased 6% year over year in November, while the average price of a single-family home increased 4.1%, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ October Housing Update released Dec. 11. The details The report also found: The total number of available properties is up 22.1% compared to this time in 2023 Townhome…