Willis ISD increased its pay for all bus drivers, which will go into effect Jan. 6, district officials announced at the board of trustees’ Dec. 11 meeting. What you need to know The increase of $1.25 an hour comes after WISD lost some bus drivers due to better pay offers from nearby school districts, such…
Looking for events to attend this weekend? Here’s a list of several events going on in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Christmas in the Barn & Toy Drive The event will have activities, holiday crafts, games, a petting zoo, snow and a meet…
During its Dec. 10 meeting, Montgomery City Council approved enrolling staff into AT&T FirstNet unlimited plan, canceling reimbursements to city staff for phone plans. The gist By switching to the AT&T FirstNet unlimited plan, city staff will receive smartphone devices to use for work. Information on the smartphones—such as texts, emails, notes and pictures—will be…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — One of the earliest accounts of a Christmas celebration in the young Republic of Texas was recorded in the diary of a young German traveler and businessman named Gustav Dresel in 1839. This may also be the first account of a Christmas celebration in Montgomery County for which there is a…
A new location of Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care is now open along Hwy. 242, according to a Dec. 11 news release. The center offers services for non-life-threatening conditions for patients 6 months and older, according to the news release. It also offers services such as flu vaccinations and sports physicals. “We are thrilled to open…
Today is Friday the 13th, but it is your luck day for sparkling wines. Texas is establishing a name for itself with a growing abundance of Texas Sparkling wines. Celebrate your Christmas or ring in the New Year with one or several out of a herd of sixty-plus Texas Sparkling Wines. Sparkling wines are made…
During the holidays, we become very busy in the kitchen planning and preparing meals for our loved ones. This also means that more cooking fats and oils are being used with all the cooking going on. We want to remind everyone this holiday season to toss fats, oils, and greases (FOG) in the trash […]
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Rated PG-13 for strong violenceRotten Tomatoes Score: 62% at time of writingIn Theaters From famed anime director Kenji Kamiyama comes this prequel to Lord of the Rings that is set 183 years before the events that occurred in the trilogy. Telling the story of the legendary…
Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend’s guide! All events are subject to change. This list is not comprehensive. Polar Express City Place is presenting an iteration of the Polar Express in which guests can hop aboard complimentary train rides around the City Place pond. Tomball German…
CONROE, TX — Children’s Safe Harbor was presented with the 19th annual ExxonMobil Chairman’s Holiday Gift donation of $100,000 at its main Conroe facility. Children’s Safe Harbor provides essential resources and services to deliver justice, healing, and hope to children who have faced severe challenges and trauma. Donation to further Children’s Safe Harbor goals of…