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Musical joy returns to Crighton with Stage Right’s ‘Peter Pan’

Musical joy returns to Crighton with Stage Right’s ‘Peter Pan’

“Peter Pan,” the classic 1954 musical now playing at the historic Crighton Theatre in Conroe, is my first childhood memory of being fascinated by a Broadway show. Mom and dad had been delighted at seeing it in an out-of-town preview in Philadelphia. I recall mom being additionally pleased because they had been seated in the...

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Historic Conroe cemetery group asks for help in identifying graves

Historic Conroe cemetery group asks for help in identifying graves

While most of the world has slowed down in 2020 during the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Conroe Community Cemetery clean up project has gained momentum this year and made great strides in 2020. This historic cemetery on 10th Street in Conroe — the final resting place for many of the… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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Lucky Derby Day draws lots of drama, high jinks from Conroe Noon Lions members

This past Wednesday was not just any ordinary Conroe Noon Lions Club meeting. It was THE day. LUCKY DERBY DAY – our annual car raffle! If you have never experienced one, put it on your bucket list. This year’s theme was “Let’s Make A Deal.” Monte Hall (aka Bryan Rennell) orchestrated the event with the...

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Conroe to continue evening council meetings

Conroe to continue evening council meetings

A proposed change in Conroe’s Rules of Procedure to eliminate evening council meetings gained little support from council members Wednesday who were concerned it would make it difficult for the public to participate in city’s matters. City Attorney Marc Winberry said during the council’s workshop meeting Wednesday the city’s charter… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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Inman, Porter to face off in Conroe runoff election Tuesday

Inman, Porter to face off in Conroe runoff election Tuesday

Early voting for the Conroe City Council Position 5 wrapped up Friday as candidates Kelley Inman and Marsha Porter prepared for Election Day Tuesday. Inman and Porter are both vying to fill the unexpired term of newly elected Mayor Jody Czajkoski. Polls will open at 7 a.m. Tuesday and close… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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Longtime Conroe newsman enjoyed living life on the edge

Longtime Conroe newsman enjoyed living life on the edge

Lifelong newsman Ed Watson loved to live life on the edge. His daughter, Linda Watson Jones, recalled many times in her youth when he would receive a phone call in the middle of the night about a fire or an accident and he’d jump up and dash off to the scene. from yourconroenews.comclick here to...

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Volleyball state final offers unique mother-daughter connection for Browns

Volleyball state final offers unique mother-daughter connection for Browns

Conroe volleyball coach Charvette Brown knows exactly what it takes to become a state champion. Nearly three decades after winning a title of her own, she will be rooting on her daughter, Ariana, to do the same. Ariana Brown, a 5-foot-11 outside hitter, has been a major contributor for Klein… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Blue Epiphany Winery opening tasting room in downtown Conroe

Blue Epiphany Winery opening tasting room in downtown Conroe

Now is the chance to help your local community succeed. Become a Patron by contributing to Community Impact Newspaper and gain daily insight into what’s happening in your own backyard. Thank you for reading and supporting community journalism. Blue Epiphany Winery, a 15-acre vineyard and winery located on Bryant Road… from Community Impact Houstonclick here...

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Conroe’s 2021 Go Texan parade canceled

Conroe’s 2021 Go Texan parade canceled

The Conroe / Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce announced this week the annual Go Texan Parade in downtown Conroe will not take place in 2021. The parade typically takes place in mid-February and is a partnership of the Houston Metro Go Texan Committee Conroe/Willis/The Woodlands and the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce. The parade is...