The Willis Independent School District has started building a new elementary school campus near Lake Conroe as growth and development continues. On Friday, Superintendent Tim Harkrider confirmed the district started moving dirt three weeks ago on the new 101,930 square foot campus located at 11505 Pine Valley Drive, close to the San Jacinto River Authority...
With the Nov. 3 township election candidate filing period closed after Monday, the final slate of contenders for four seats on The Woodlands Township Board of Directors is set. Five new candidates filed applications to be on the ballot on Friday and Monday, giving voters a total of 13 candidates… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
We know it can be difficult to find a great pair of training or running shoes that have the comfort, durability and support you need without breaking the bank. That’s especially true if you are being cautious about COVID-19 and trying to avoid going into stores. Fortunately, Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale opens for full access on...
Popular to go-only fried chicken concept Goode Bird is heading to The Woodlands for a limited pop-up series. Houston-based restaurant chain Goode Company announced on Friday that Goode Bird’s southern fried chicken will be available Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. at Goode Co. BBQ at 8865 Six Pines Dr. The barbecue restaurant...
A 27-year-old man drowned Saturday night in Lake Conroe after he jumped off a rented pontoon for a swim and never resurfaced, according to police. Witnesses onboard the pontoon called police after being unable to find the man in the Atkins Creek Area of the lake around 7 p.m. authorities said. He had gone in...
Splendora resident Lisezt Serrato’s car stalled as she ran out of gas while waiting in line for free school supplies for her children on Saturday morning. But the East Texas Dream Center, which handed out over 300 filled backpacks at its Splendora location, saw her need and stepped in at the annual Operation Backpack Drive...
Splendora traveled west Saturday for a dual match with host La Grange and Needville. The Ladycats began the day with a four-set win over the hosts, then picked up their first loss of the season against Needville in a sweep. In a 21-25, 25-13, 25-18, 25-16 win over La Grange,… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
Conroe’s Incredible Pizza is hosting a “Thank You” for front line workers weekends through Sept. 6. Incredible Pizza is located at 230 South Loop in Conroe. The offer includes all you can eat buffet and drinks, two hours of unlimited video games, two attractions of the participants choice and a $10 game card. from Houston...
The Conroe Noon Kiwanis Club has a fundraiser every year in September, Kiwanis Kids Day at the Park. This is an event in partnership with the City of Conroe’s Annual Kid Fish. Conroe Noon Kiwanis decided in the best interest of all attendees, to cancel Kiwanis Kids Day at the Park. The overall concern is...
The city of Montgomery has made changes to its rules for food trucks, vendors, and peddlers. City Administrator Richard Tramm presented the marked up draft of the amended ordinance on Tuesday during the regular council meeting. He shared the city has previously discussed food trucks and donation vendor boxes. The… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...