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Conroe to use general funds to give grants to arts groups

Conroe to use general funds to give grants to arts groups

After several years of using hotel occupancy tax fund to provide arts grants to local organizations, the city of Conroe will now fund those grants through its general fund. Conroe Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Shannon Overby spoke to council members during a workshop meeting Wednesday, explaining the group had concerns about the “binding” conditions...

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Chef’s donation adds 5,000 meals for Meals on Wheels

Chef’s donation adds 5,000 meals for Meals on Wheels

Chef Austin Simmons provided over 1,000 pounds of ground beef to Meals on Wheels Montgomery County (MOWMC), assisting in their mission to provide nutritious meals to homebound seniors. The donation will generate 5,000 servings to local homebound seniors in the community. Chef Austin Simmons has been a longtime supporter of… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Men’s Wearhouse unveils ‘Next Gen’ store incorporating digital shopping experience

Men’s Wearhouse unveils ‘Next Gen’ store incorporating digital shopping experience

Men’s Wearhouse renovated its store near The Woodlands into the first “Next Gen” concept store, with a streamlined design incorporating digital elements to suit tech-savvy customers. The store, which aims to make shopping as safe and seamless as possible amid COVID-19, incorporates the omnichannel experience, meaning customers can buy online… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Supreme Auctions Announces Rare Opportunity to Live Like Celebrities and Sports Pros in The Woodlands, Texas

Supreme Auctions Announces Rare Opportunity to Live Like Celebrities and Sports Pros in The Woodlands, Texas

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (PRWEB) September 23, 2020. With the real estate market gaining momentum, now is the time for buyers not to miss out on the opportunity to purchase the breathtaking Havencrest residence. Secluded and privately situated within The Woodlands, this luxurious secret gem combines master masonry, European flair and custom details throughout every corner...

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Aaron Watson returns to Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival, tickets online now

Aaron Watson returns to Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival, tickets online now

Kristi Leggett’s T-shirt on Tuesday read “Sometimes all a girl needs is some catfish.”. She added, “Sometimes all a community needs is a Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival.”. Leggett is a board member on the Friends of Conroe organization that puts on the Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival each year. She, fellow… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Conroe Art League recognized in national online publication

Conroe Art League recognized in national online publication

The Conroe Art League (CAL) has attracted the attention and has been recognized by Outdoor Painter, a national online magazine, in the publication’s current issue. “A letter to the editor tells the story of ‘How Seven Artists Impacted A Community,’ and how their influence is still felt today,” said Ken Roy, president of the Conroe...

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FOOTBALL: The Woodlands aiming for another playoff run

FOOTBALL: The Woodlands aiming for another playoff run

The Woodlands has a high standard for success on the gridiron, and those lofty expectations don’t waiver much from year to year. And while the program does have to replace several key players this season, it’s certainly more of a reboot than a rebuild. The Highlanders finished last season with… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Montgomery addresses Town Creek drainage, upcoming projects

Montgomery addresses Town Creek drainage, upcoming projects

City officials are addressing potential Town Creek drainage issues among various ongoing projects in Montgomery. Following a discussion at a previous council meeting, Chris Roznovsky with Jones and Carter said the Public Work Department inspected Town Creek and found, as previously mentioned, that it was full of debris. “We also… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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ProAct Safety President Speaks to Ohio University ASSP Students

ProAct Safety President Speaks to Ohio University ASSP Students

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (PRWEB) September 23, 2020. Shawn M. Galloway, President and COO of ProAct Safety, will speak virtually at Ohio University’s ASSP Technical Talk on October 1st. “Much has been written about the need for safety to be integrated into business thinking for safety to become the way of business and a core value...