The Young Texas Artists gala, Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue, is returning this March after two years of pandemic-related cancellations and promises to deliver all of the Lone Star sparkle attendees have come to love. The gala, a sensational “jeans to jewels” celebration that helps support Young Texas Artists’ (YTA’s) annual music competition and career development […]
Articles About Our Local Community
Welcome to our archive of articles about our local community in the general area of Conroe, Willis and Montgomery, Texas. You'll learn all sorts of tidbits about our people, places, and events.
YTA Video Showcases Texas Arts Scene, Explores Group’s Commitment to Emerging Musicians
Young Texas Artists (YTA), the nonprofit fine arts organization best known for the YTA Music Competition, will wrap up its free video series, YTA Insights—A Journey Into the World of Classical Music, with a look at Texas’ rich and thriving fine arts scene. Episode 4, “YTA & Friends: Inspiring the Fine Arts in Texas,” will […]
Young Texas Artists Receives $50,000 Matching Grant to Support First Annual Fund
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – May 5, 2021 – Young Texas Artists (YTA), a one-of-a-kind fine arts organization best known for the YTA Music Competition, has received a generous Matching Grant Challenge to move the organization closer to reaching its $250,000 annual fund goal. All gifts received by May 15 will be doubled — matched dollar for dollar — […]
Angie’s Choice … a Hidden Treasure in Willis
One night during last week’s cold spells, we decided to have a quick and easy meal at our favorite eating place in Willis only to discover it was very crowded with a potentially long wait. Disappointed, we started to head home, but suddenly remembered reading about a new place in town. While we didn’t even […]
Story Time, All Wrapped Up, and Million Penny Challenge — Keeping The Woodlands Children’s Museum busy this Fall!
Author Visit at The Woodlands Children’s Museum Friday, Nov. 8 Hear Deborah Elum read ‘Miss McDoogle has the Giggles’ THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Oct. 22, 2019 – Author Deborah Elum will read her new book at The Woodlands Children’s Museum Friday, Nov. 8. “Miss McDoogle has the Giggles” is the story of a school teacher who enjoys a […]