By Bea Rouse, Board MemberMontgomery Historical SocietyOn January 25, 1839, Dr. Charles B. Stewart slid across the table, his proposed drawing he hoped to be adopted as the Texas flag. Seated across from him was Mirabeau B. Lamar, President of the Republic of Texas. Lamar then signed the drawing, designating it as the “Official Flag,…
Montgomery County is filled with realtors, but there is one local mortgage brokerage dedicated to bringing realtors and home-buyers together. The owner meets weekly in an open invitation to lunch with realtors, representing those who wish to purchase a new residence. It’s a free lunch from a local restaurant, usually a salad or sandwich, a…
This primary season has been a firestorm of ideas presented, and the good thing is that it makes the voting citizenry more aware of what is going on in the people who are running for office, and it has been a joy to see the amount of written participation in the candidates and issues. I…
This week’s Veteran is Paul Blackmon, who served in the U.S. Army from 1946-1947. And even after the end of hostilities in September 1945, the official United States military service period of World War II did not end until December 1946, so Mr. Blackmon is still considered a WWII Veteran at 97 years old. Paul…
You couldn’t have packed one more sardine in the First Methodist Church in Conroe on February 7th, as the Conroe Symphony Orchestra (CSO) presented their 3rd concert of their 2025-2026 season, with their ‘Tribute to John Williams.’ In his seven decades of work in the music world Williams has touched the listening life of almost…
Left to Rt Officers Seated: Shelia Williamson, Anita Stevens, Lyn Howard, Katherine Taglienti, Jenny Lehr, Mary Lee Malek, charlotte Belin, Donna Summers, (standing: Elaine Collings.) Standing: Evelyn Miller, Officer: Cynthia Connor, Lyn Grey, Darla Sharer, Regina Riney, Barbara Eddleman, Caimy Harbison, Roselane Polnick, Danean Myers, Dianne Kebodeaux, Debbie Aiello, Cindy Dittrich. The Lovely Rebel Belles…
pictured left to right…Jackie Barkmann, Gina Smith (Texas Division President) and Christina Barkmann Article by Eva Rains, picture by Christina BarkmannOn January 30 and 31, 2026, two members of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe Chapter, Texas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, were in Waco for the organizations’ Annual Forum. There was a Meet…
Gentle reminder today that curb appeal makes all the difference when selling your home. You know the curb appeal trifecta: mulch, seasonal color, and a pressure-sprayed driveway. But you’re going to need to add these three if you want to level up your outdoor game: 1) Illuminate walkways. Would-be buyers are sure to do a…
Shared Goals and Grrowth By Kent Pendleton• Shared goals and growth Markets & Investing Joint brokerage accounts offer a collaborative approach to investing. When it comes to investing, you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re planning for the future with your spouse, growing wealth with a family member, or expanding your goals alongside…
Land Your Dream Job in Paradise: Margaritaville Lake Resort is Hiring for the Summer Season Land Your Dream Job in Paradise: Margaritaville Lake Resort is Hiring for the Summer Season WHAT: Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe is hiring fun, friendly, and hospitable team members to join one of the most exciting and fastest-growing brands in…