The annual Wine Fest event that is normally held in the historic district of downtown Montgomery each September will be held this weekend with an alternative format due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. “I think it is going to work out beautifully both for the temperature and enjoying the time… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
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GIRLS HOOPS: Willis prepared for Class 6A jump
The obvious challenge for Willis this season comes with its move up to Class 6A. The other comes from its youth and lack of varsity experience. Those obstacles have not deterred the Ladykats’ hopes for success, however. Fourth-year head coach Angel Kelley is optimistic about her team’s chances to return… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Porter volleyball edges New Caney, earns playoff berth
NEW CANEY — Porter clinched a playoff spot with a 25-20, 20-25, 28-26, 25-17 win over rival and host New Caney on Tuesday night. The District 20-5A victory sends the Spartans (9-6, 8-3) to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. Two seniors – Lauren Kasel and Josey Nunn – were freshmen on the team that...
Montgomery Wine Fest morphs into driving tour of wineries, breweries and distillery
The Montgomery Wine and Music Festival kicks off this weekend in our area but not in the town of Montgomery. The Festival has morphed from a Festival in historic downtown Montgomery to a driving tour in our area going to eight different locations being four wineries, three breweries, and one distillery. Purchase your ticket online...
Czajkoski to be Conroe’s next mayor
In a historical race, Conroe Councilman Jody Czajkoski will take the seat as mayor of Conroe after pulling enough votes Tuesday against Mayor Toby Powell who lost his battle with cancer in September but still appeared on the ballot. According to Election Central, Czajkoski had 15,035 (55.61 percent) votes to… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Voters elect new faces to Willis ISD board seats
Voters elected to welcome new faces to the Willis Independent School District’s Board of Trustees on Election Day. Three positions were up for election on Tuesday, including with four candidates in the race for Position 2. The position was set to expire this month. It was previously held by retired counselor and former educator Sue...
Inman, Porter to face off in runoff for Conroe council seat
Former Willis ISD schoolteacher Kelley Inman and former Councilwoman Marsha Porter will head to a runoff after none of the field of six garnered more than 50 percent of the vote in the race to fill the unexpired term of Councilman Jody Czajkoski who stepped away from his Council Place 5 seat to run for...
Voters elect Conroe ISD board members
Of the four seats on the Conroe ISD Board of Trustees that are up for election this year, only two of the races are contested. Candidates Stacey Chase and Scott Moore for position six and seven respectively had won their races Tuesday. Last year, voters in the district approved a… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Montgomery voters cast ballots for city leaders
Montgomery voters are deciding who will be the city’s leaders Tuesday. The city has three seats up for election, including for its mayor and city council positions 2 and 4. The city’s current mayor, Sara Countryman, was challenged by Bill Clevenger. Early voting on Tuesday showed Countryman with a strong lead with 490 votes (65.95...
Czajkoski to be Conroe’s next mayor
In a historical race, Conroe Councilman Jody Czajkoski will take the seat as mayor of Conroe after pulling enough votes Tuesday against Mayor Toby Powell who lost his battle with cancer in September but still appeared on the ballot. According to Election Central, Czajkoski had 15,035 (55.61 percent) votes to… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...









