December Market Review By Kent Pendleton• December market review For the third consecutive year – and sixth among the past seven – the S&P 500 tallied double-digit gains – a remarkable run. As the index climbed 16.39% for the year, it also recorded 38 new record highs. “We expect technology tailwinds to continue into the…
January has a way of making everything feel louder. Credit card statements arrive, utility bills spike, and winter weather keeps us indoors using more energy than usual. While many people focus on personal resolutions this time of year, January is also one of the smartest months to reset how your home operates and what it…
Knowledge Check By Cheryl Conley, Lake Creek Nature Center Board of Directors• KNOWLEDGE CHECK By Cheryl Conley Lake Creek Nature Preserve Whether you’re a devoted every-word reader or more of a skimmer, this month’s article is here to gently put that to the test. Instead of the usual format, I’ve put together a fun nature…
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston Presents “Love Notes on the Lake: A Valentine’s Weekend Songwriter Festival” Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston Presents “Love Notes on the Lake: A Valentine’s Weekend Songwriter Festival” Montgomery, Texas (Dec. 30, 2025) – Love will undoubtedly be in the air this Valentine’s Day weekend as “Love…
Excellence in Media Awards Nominations Close January 8 Excellence in Media Awards Nominations Close January 8 Be recognized for outstanding stories on veteran services and issues AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) annual Excellence in Media Awards are open for nominations through Jan. 8, 2026. The awards recognize exemplary research, reporting, storytelling, coverage, and production…
standing left to right…Beckie Endebrock, Jackie Barkmann (received the certificate for her sister) and Schelle Taylor On Saturday, January 3, 2026, the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe Chapter members met for their monthly meeting. Those attending were…Beckie Endebrock, Jackie Barkmann, Schelle Taylor, Sherry McKey, Iva Gilliam, Eva Rains, Bette Garland, Naschelle Taylor, Nelda Shippey-McGuire, Michele…
The Freedom Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution is honored to have been chosen to participate and present the nation’s colors in a New Year’s kick-off of the America 250 Anniversary Celebration hosted by The Heritage Society of Houston.The Freedom Chapter performed the Color Guard duties and had a great time working with…
Houston, Texas:What a treat for the hometown team as they win their final game of the 2025 season in style beating the Colts 38-30 in decisive fashion. The Houston Texans, rated number one defense in the league and in scoring, shut down Jonathan Taylor, limiting him to only twenty-six (26) yards on fourteen (14) carries.…
RJOA CELEBRATES THE BLESSINGS OF CHRISTMAS AND 2025! By Elaine Collings• Attending: Evelyn & Ken Miller, Jenny & Jeff Lehr, Jim and Anita Stevens, Lyn & Phillip Grey, Darla & Rodney Sharer, Mary Lee & Kathy Malek, Charlotte Belin, Danean Myers, Barbara Eddleman, Kathy Williams, Carl & Lyn Howard, Regina & Randy Riney, Jan Bednar,…
Aging Solo By Kent Pendleton• Aging solo Retirement & Longevity The practicalities and possibilities of embracing the future on your own. Marriage. Home. Children. The boxes that once defined the passage into adulthood are increasingly going unticked. Marriage rates, which peaked at 78.8% in 1949, sat at just over 47% in 2024, according to the…