Conroe ISD is examining its Teacher Incentive Allotment program and how it might be able to grow the program to offer higher pay to more qualifying teachers. CISD teachers did not receive a raise in 2023-24. In the spring, the district was granted approval from the Texas Education Agency for a total of 267 teachers…
Harbor Veterinary | Animal Clinic & Surgical Center is coming soon to Conroe, owner and veterinarian Aaron Rainer confirmed. The practice’s services will include preventative care such as vaccinations and wellness exams; advanced care that includes radiology and ultrasounds; general and elective surgery; emergency and urgent care; and geriatric and end-of-life care, Rainer said. Online…
There are several eateries set to open in the Conroe and Montgomery area. Check out a few of them below. This list is not comprehensive. 1. Restaurant owners Wanalee and Adam Gorelick said they have plans to open their seventh restaurant, Charm Tap House, in November. The couple plans to keep the same 50 types…
In December 2018, Bill Garwood began his unexpected journey with male breast cancer. What started as a routine annual physical for Garwood, the associate vice president of finance for UTMB, turned into a series of alarming symptoms that ultimately led to a life-changing diagnosis. “It all started with a slight discomfort in my right breast,”…
Spring ISD is proposing a voter approval tax rate election this November to address a growing budget deficit and ensure competitive pay for teachers. The district is requesting a $0.05 tax increase, citing budget challenges since 2019 due to stagnant state funding and increasing inflation. According to Superintendent Dr. Lupita Hinojosa, the state has not…
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe is offering local residents and resort guests a new fall experience with their “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” concert series. This eight-week event, running every Saturday through the season, invites people of all ages. “We wanted to create a fun, family-friendly, and free event for our local community,” said Leeann Taylor,…
Industries including sawmills and the railroads laid the foundation for Montgomery County’s future in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Around these hubs of business, communities like Fostoria, Waukegan, Oklahoma, Danville and Kare…
A Splendora artist and television personality known as “The World’s Most Famous Gift Wrap Artist” will return as a judge for the streaming series “The Ultimate Gift Wrapping Challenge.”
Alton DuLaney was a judge for the first sea…
A Splendora artist and television personality known as “The World’s Most Famous Gift Wrap Artist” will return as a judge for the streaming series “The Ultimate Gift Wrapping Challenge.” Alton DuLaney was a judge for the first season on the QVC+ and HSN+ streaming network series and will return for the second season, which is available…
Industries including sawmills and the railroads laid the foundation for Montgomery County’s future in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Around these hubs of business, communities like Fostoria, Waukegan, Oklahoma, Danville and Karen developed in the county. In their heyday, they were developing communities where the residents lived, worked, shopped, went to school and attended…