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CNLC ‘Support Our Seniors’ parade takes place Saturday

CNLC ‘Support Our Seniors’ parade takes place Saturday

Greetings from the Greatest Noon Lions Club in the World! It was nice getting back together and breaking bread in person again. It proves the point that ‘in person’ human interaction will never be replaced by ‘online’ interaction. We had an amazing speaker this week named Dr. Vincent Nguyen who gave our club a breakdown...

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Michael Potter: A spring display of beautiful bluebonnets starts now

Michael Potter: A spring display of beautiful bluebonnets starts now

Many of us anticipate the beauty of bluebonnets every spring. Historically, bluebonnet seeds are purchased and tossed into a planting site without any intervention with hopes of a spring bounty of beautiful wildflowers. Bluebonnet planting time is coming sooner than you think and the success will depend on timing, planting method and proper care. from...

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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office National Night Out kickoff encourages social distancing

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office National Night Out kickoff encourages social distancing

Recommending social distancing among participants, National Night Out plans for Texas were launched Thursday at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in Conroe. During a press conference, Sheriff Rand Henderson announced Oct. 6 as the date for the annual event this year. “By getting to know your neighbors, you can help… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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Willis Students Returns to School

Willis Students Returns to School

Fifth grader Victoria Thomas uses her laptop to work on math at William Loyd Meador Elementary School, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in Willis. Students at Willis ISD returned to in-person school on Tuesday, Sept. from yourconroenews.comclick here to view source

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Montgomery adopts $3.9M budget

The city of Montgomery has adopted a new budget with less revenue and expenses anticipated for the 2020-21 fiscal year. The council unanimously accepted the $3.9 million budget during its regular meeting, which was held virtually during the novel coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday. The property tax rate of 40 cents… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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Dr. Robin Montgomery: Tenth Annual Flag Raising Ceremony at Flag Park set for Oct. 3

Dr. Robin Montgomery: Tenth Annual Flag Raising Ceremony at Flag Park set for Oct. 3

In 2010, the City of Conroe’s Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park’s open-air museum took root on historic soil adjacent to the Montgomery County Central Library off Interstate 45. The event celebrated noted sculptor, Craig Campobella’s, “leap into destiny,” giving vent to his dream of Conroe as a major historical cultural center of Texas....

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Electronic recycling event in east Montgomery County set for Saturday

Electronic recycling event in east Montgomery County set for Saturday

The East Montgomery County Improvement District and a recycling company on Saturday are hosting a free electronic recycling drop off in New Caney. People can leave their electronic recyclables with Houston-based R.A.K.I. Electronics Recycling employees 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the EMCID complex parking lot on 21575 U.S. 59. And the… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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Conroe Lake Conroe Chamber’s Lobsterfest will be a drive-thru event

Conroe Lake Conroe Chamber’s Lobsterfest will be a drive-thru event

Plans are in motion for the Conroe Lake Conroe Chamber’s 34th Annual Lobsterfest, but like most events in 2020 it’ll look a little different than previous years. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chamber has changed the traditional Lobsterfest dinner to “Dinner To Go.” Guests can purchase a ticket for a steak and lobster with...

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The Woodlands High seniors enjoy drive-up celebration

The Woodlands High seniors enjoy drive-up celebration

Senior traditions for The Woodlands High School Class of 2021 are not going to be the same this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so the students are creating new traditions. On Monday, the school’s student council invited seniors to the school parking lot to decorate their cars, while socially distanced, just before students are...