Rotarians have so much to be thankful for. We show our gratitude in serving our community, country and the world. We start our weekly meetings in prayer and then honor the flags of the United States and Texas. It is this weekly acknowledgment of these priorities to serve and respect our creator, country and state.…
One could make the case that whether you say you “appreciate” something or say that you’re “thankful” for something, you’re really saying exactly the same thing. And, it would seem an easy argument to win. I mean, just look those words up in Webster’s Dictionary if you doubt me. But they’re not necessarily always the…
On Nov. 19, Lone Star College System’s board of trustees called for a runoff election for one trustee position, but college system leaders are still awaiting a court decision for another trustee position with unclear election results. What’s happening? For the Nov. 5 election, the LSCS board of trustee positions for districts 1 and 2…
Sam Kurti said he moved from New York to Montgomery in 2022 after working in the limousine business for over 30 years to fulfill his dream of opening a restaurant. In December 2023, Kurti opened Dulcino’s Italian Steakhouse in Conroe to offer the community a quality and affordable steakhouse alongside Italian dishes. Meet the team…
Conroe ISD trustees approved reinstating the 2023 bylaws of the district’s School Health Advisory Council as well as reinstating previous members at the Nov. 19 meeting. The setup The SHAC was created to assist the district in ensuring that local community values and health issues are reflected in the district’s health and physical education instruction,…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — Children’s Safe Harbor has recently appointed Reynaldo Saludares as the President of the Board of Directors for the 2024-2026 term, along with several new board members. Children’s Safe Harbor is a children’s advocacy center with a mission to achieve justice, healing, and hope for every child victim of severe physical abuse,…
The Texas Department of Public Safety will soon have a new leader. Freeman Martin, a senior official who has spent over 30 years with the department, will take over as director next month following the retirement of current DPS director Steve McCraw. The Public Safety Commission, which oversees the DPS, tapped Martin for the role…
Leased listings in the Greater Houston area increased 4.9% year over year to 3,413 single-family home rentals while new listings increased 11.6% year over year with 5,917 single-family rental properties added to the market, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ October Rental Market Update released Nov. 20. The details The report also found: The…
Happy Thanksgiving! Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County has confirmed dates at the Malcolm Purvis Library, 510 Melton, Magnolia, TX 77354 for two dates to assist families impacted by Hurricane Beryl in the zip codes of 77355, 77354, or 77362, or seniors in need of critical home repairs. The dates are November 25, 4PM-7PM and…
There are several Turkey Trots taking place Thanksgiving day in the Greater Houston area. Here are a few. This list is not comprehensive. 9th Annual Turkey Trot Join the Houston Striders in a free turkey trot including a 5K single-loop route and a 10K double-loop route at Memorial Park. Attendees are encouraged to wear their…