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The Good Feet Store coming soon to Valley Ranch Town Center
The Good Feet Store offers free personalized fittings by an arch support specialist. (Courtesy The Good Feet Store) The Good Feet Store is planning to open a new location in Valley Ranch Town Center, according to permits filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration. Known as "America's arch...
Conroe’s Freedom Fest: A Celebration of America
CONROE, TX — It was a little humid, but the gentle breeze kept the larger beads of sweat at bay, as citizens of Montgomery County and beyond gathered around Downtown Conroe to enjoy the festivities associated with the Founding of Our Nation. The 4th Annual Freedom Fest, held this past Saturday, had vendors scattered from Simonton Street (and Heritage Place) east of Frazier/TX-75 to North Pacific Street, next to the railroad tracks, with additional attractions and booths along N. Main Street. The event was organized in partnership with several corporations such as Enercorp, Pro Directional, and Complete Home Remodeling. In addition, numerous businesses in Historic Downtown Conroe chipped in to bring about a gathering for young and old to come and hang out, listen to some patriotic music, and watch some fireworks.
Houston-area community library provides access to diverse, banned books
The Houston area has a new resource for residents affected by book bans — or people just looking for their next great read: The Woodlands Pride Community Library. Housed in Village Books at 9955 Woodlands Parkway, Suite F, the library has almost 400 titles. Many are stories from the LGBTQ+ community and/or authors of color, like “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” by George M. Johnson, “Drama,” by Raina Telgemeier, and “The Hate U Give,” by Angie Thomas.
Flags ordered to half-mast to acknowledge passing of Dean Towery
Mayor Duke W. Coon has ordered all flags flying at city buildings and properties to be lowered to half-mast to acknowledge the passing of former Public Works Director Dean Towery, who passed away on Sunday, June 30th. Flags will remain at half-mast until sunset on Friday, July 5th. Towery dedicated...
Memorial Hermann celebrates Independence Day with Patriotic Flag Raising
On the morning of Wednesday, July 3, staff at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center gathered outside their South Tower flag poles for a patriotic flag raising in honor of Independence Day, July 4. Local representatives of the Memorial Hermann VETS (veterans) employee resource group were on hand to conduct the ceremony along with hospital Security officers.
Conroe ISD breaks ground on new elementary school inside Evergreen community
Conroe ISD Superintendent Curtis Null, accompanied by other school officials, representatives of the Evergreen community and members of the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, broke ground on June 13 for a new school located near the intersection of Hwy. 242 and FM 1314. (Courtesy Shea Homes) Conroe ISD Superintendent Curtis...
Conroe Approves Changes To Irrigation Ordinace
CONROE, TX -- During a June 13th City Council Meeting, the City Council voted to amend the defined hours of landscape irrigation Chapter 70 Sec. 70-42. This news release provides information on the changes, new watering hours, and enforcement actions for violations. The City of Conroe is enforcing mandatory year-round...
Experience Cool Summer Fun this 4th of July in Shenandoah
Every indoor entertainment venue in Shenandoah (6 of them) will be open this 4th of July, offering exciting climate-controlled fun and activities that include everything from bowling to billiards, IMAX Movies, laser tag, pottery painting, rock wall climbing, indoor ziplining, and video games. If you need to quench your thirst (and who doesn’t this July) or need a sweet treat fix, you are in luck because we have you covered with numerous restaurants, ice cream shops, and cold drink shops, that are overflowing with some of the best summer sweet tooth desserts you can find anywhere.
Casella to bring senior living apartments to Terranova W. Drive in Spring
The Casella apartment complex will offer one- and two-bedroom apartments for $1,475-$2,330 per month. (Courtesy Casella) Casella, a senior living apartment community, will be opening soon in Spring, according to the property manager. Designed for residents age 55 and older, the community will offer one- and two-bedroom apartments for $1,475-$2,330 per month. The community will feature air-conditioned enclosed corridors, a golf putting green, a yoga studio and a dog park with a wash and grooming station.
The Woodlands Pride Community Library opens at Village Books
The Woodlands Pride Community Library is now open in The Woodlands. (Courtey Pexels) The Woodlands Pride Community Library is now open in The Woodlands, offering books available to borrow. "We are so excited to welcome everyone to The Woodlands Pride Community Library," said Rachel Walker, community outreach specialist for The...
Conroe City Council rejects speed limit reduction on FM 3083
The proposal aimed to decrease the speed limit from its current 55 mph to 45 mph along a 0.530-mile stretch of FM 3083, extending from Loop 336 to the southeast city limits of Conroe, was denied. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact) Conroe City Council voted against a proposed reduction in the speed...
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