A larger playground is on its way to the Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment and Recreation Center after Conroe City Council approved a $275,836.72 proposal Sept. 24. The council approved the new proposal without opposition, moving ahead with a larger design after council members questioned a nearly $9...
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The Downtown Conroe Association (DCA) is preparing for the 10th Annual Christmas Tradition, (formerly Christmas on Main) “Christmas Around the Square” immediately after the Annual Tree Lighting on Tuesday, December 1 from 6:30pm until 9:00pm throughout the streets of Main, Simont...
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Ebenezer Rated PG-13 for frightening material Rotten Tomatoes Score: None at time of writing In Theaters Johnny Depp has had a bit of a fall from grace since his last major film in 2018, but he is back in a big way with this new vision of The Christmas Carol from horror director ...
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The beauty supply store Ulta Beauty is opening a new store in Willis. Two-minute impact The new store is located at The Market inside the Willis Shopping Center. The project was a $621,000 buildout for which construction began on Aug. 3, per the Texas Department of Licensing and ...
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Texas is home to the largest Veteran community in the nation, with approximately 1.4 million Veterans. Harris and Montgomery Counties represent 20 percent of this vital population. In recognition of this significant presence, the Sanctuary committed to serving 650 Veterans, Retir...
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School funding, school safety and post-secondary readiness are the top three issues New Braunfels ISD trustees want state lawmakers to address during the 2027 Texas legislative session, following discussion of the district’s priorities at its board meeting on Nov. 9. The specific...
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A number of local nonprofits and agencies are seeking volunteers to help those in need for the holiday season. Agencies are seeking volunteers to assist with collecting and sorting food and gift donations as well as oversee resale shops and other operations. This list is not comp...
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There are several events happening in The Woodlands from Nov. 12-15, including Rock the Row and Interfaith of The Woodlands’ Day of Caring Food Drive. Events are subject to change. The Art of Belonging The Woodlands Arts Council will host an opening reception and award presentati...
schools
The Texas Education Agency is ordering Houston ISD to make sweeping changes to its special education program after concerns surrounding the district’s Student Success Program, warning that failure to comply could result in additional state interventions and the withholding of fun...
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HOUSTON – Kindergarten MMR vaccination coverage improved in Harris County during the 2025-26 school year, but rates across the Houston area have still not returned to where they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. Following a measles outbreak in Montgomery County this summer, KPRC...
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H-E-B on Nov. 11 opened its first store in Montgomery , bringing the grocer that’s synonymous with Texas to the city credited as the birthplace of the Texas flag. Put in perspective H-E-B’s long-anticipated opening in Montgomery came with fervor and celebration from the community...
