Mortality visits us all, and the funny thing is, on the day we pass, for the people around us; the trash will still need to be taken out, the yard mowed, dinner made, diapers changed, etc. Life will go on for family and friends. This year so far, I suppose the theme that I can…
On May 14, 2026 members of the Friends of the Flag Foundation representing the Texas Historical Flag Park in Conroe, Texas along with members from the Sons of the Republic of Texas Lone Star Chapter from The Woodlands, travelled to Magnolia ISD’s Lyons Elementary, for their “Tour of Texas” celebration. Exhibitors from the area joined…
Richard EnsignActive Duty U.S. Navy: August 1942 thru September 1945Story by Dan EdwardsWe are honored to highlight a valued member of the Greatest Generation, Mr. Richard Ensign, as our Veteran of the Week. Born on November 10, 1926 in Jennings, Louisiana, tragically Richard’s father died three months prior to his birth. At the age of…
The Wisecrack Warriors (WCW), a group of Veterans associated with the Lone Star Honor Flight Veterans Group, are a bunch of wisecracks that use laughter as a way of dealing with the pressures that life throws at them. The Veterans Group as a whole meets weekly on Wednesday mornings for fellowship, breakfast, and to just…
Members of Montgomery VFW Post 12223, the Lone Star Honor Flight Veterans Group, and the Wisecrack Warriors, joined as a band of brothers to place American Flags at the graves of Veterans buried at the Copeland Cemetery just off McCaleb Rd this past weekend to honor their Service to Our Country for Memorial Day
It was a day for the Conroe Symphony Orchestra (CSO) to roll out the red carpet as they presented their 4th concert of their 2025-2026 season, working up with Disney in Concert’s ‘A Dream is A Wish,’ at Willis ISD Performing Arts Center on May 2nd. The concert hall was filled with kids with mouse…
When a man or woman makes a decision to serve Our Nation we should all rejoice, after all at any one time, about 1% of Our Nation’s population is in viable service (active, reserve, or guard) to protect U.S. National and World Peace interest. Contrast that with World War II, when about 12% of the…
Larry PizzinoU.S. Army 1956 – 1959This week’s Veteran of the Week is Larry Pizzino, who served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1959. Larry discovered early in life that the road to success isn’t always a straight line; sometimes, it requires a detour through the discipline of military service to find one’s True North.Now…
By James M. Rankin• The historic Grand 1894 Opera House provided the perfect backdrop for a sold-out evening with comedy legend Jeff Foxworthy, whose performance proved that authentic, relatable humor never goes out of style. From the moment he took the stage, Foxworthy delivered a masterclass in observational comedy—reminding the audience why he has remained…
The stat is out there: the average American buys their first home at 36.But what if your dream home is calling to you sooner (or later)?Life throws a lot our way, and buying a house is a big decision. Saving for a down payment, navigating the market, and feeling confident – it all takes time,…