Spectators lined the streets of Magnolia Saturday evening to watch as dozens of holiday-themed floats, decorated vehicles and other spirited displays proceeded along a two-mile route. The 41st annual Magic of Christmas Parade of Lights, hosted by the Greater Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce, had more than 70 parade entries… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
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BOYS HOOPS: Grand Oaks tops Montgomery in non-district action
MONTGOMERY — Grand Oaks used a dominant second quarter and efficient foul shooting late to beat host Montgomery 51-44 in non-district play Saturday afternoon. The Grizzlies (5-3) trailed after one quarter but topped the Bears (2-5) by a score of 15-4 in the second frame to create a lead they never surrendered. It’s the fourth-straight...
Montgomery set for Christmas parade, ‘Cookie Walk’
Hundreds of visitors and thousands of cookies help bring joy to the historic district of Montgomery each Christmas. Now new changes have been made to Montgomery’s oldest Christmas celebration, which draws helps preserve the town’s history and will carry on this year despite the novel coronavirus pandemic. “Do not miss… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Woodlands Mall shifts, adds amenities for holiday shoppers
As the COVID-19 pandemic changes many facets of life, the holiday and Christmas shopping season is no different. This year, officials at The Woodlands Mall have been working hard to make the season as cheery as possible while also providing new features, amenities and shopping options for visitors. On HoustonChronicle.com:… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Mitch Hall leads Magnolia to first outright district title since 2016
NEW CANEY — Magnolia’s star running back Mitch Hall was out last week when the Bulldogs were awarded their District 8-5A (Div. I) championship trophy after beating Porter. Against New Caney Friday night at Randall Reed Stadium, the Bulldogs needed one more win to be the only team in the league with the only version...
Montgomery runs past Lake Creek in MoTown Showdown
MONTGOMERY — Montgomery and Lake Creek had locked up playoff spots before the MoTown Showdown kicked off, but both still had plenty to play for in the third-annual meeting at Montgomery ISD Stadium. Montgomery rushed out to lead early and held on for a 34-7 win Friday night, taking a… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Pandemic prompts changes to Montgomery’s ‘Light Up the Park’
A cherished family-friendly tradition will continue in Montgomery on Saturday despite the novel coronavirus pandemic. The city of Montgomery will present Light Up the Park 2020 at 6 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Brake Park. The event will include an open mic holiday concert, photos with Santa, and the twinkle of thousands of lights in the...
Conroe’s Mary McCoy dials up musical memories in her Elvis room
When Mary McCoy heads upstairs to her Elvis room, she enters the room and tells Alexa, “I’m all shook up” which triggers colored flashing lights and Elvis tunes to begin. The Conroe radio personality sits down on a daybed decorated with a blue comforter bearing Elvis’ likeness and the memories… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Conroe’s Mary McCoy dials up musical memories in her Elvis room
When Mary McCoy heads upstairs to her Elvis room, she enters the room and tells Alexa, “I’m all shook up” which triggers colored flashing lights and Elvis tunes to begin. The Conroe radio personality sits down on a daybed decorated with a blue comforter bearing Elvis’ likeness and the memories… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Woodlands board removes Lisiewski from committee
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors voted to not reappoint chairman Walter Lisiewski to the township’s Development Standards Committee Wednesday. Lisiewski, who was the chairman of the seven-member committee for the past three years, was one of four applicants for two open seats on the DSC — a group of officials that meets twice a...









