MONTGOMERY, Texas – A short conversation with a soldier about to deploy to Iraq was just the beginning of Marlene Summers’ grand plan to support the heroes serving our nation overseas. Her humble idea to provide words of encouragement and a taste of home to a few soldiers was such a rousing success that she […]
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.
Downtown Conroe hosts Showdown & Chili Cook Off on Main Street
As the weather gets slightly cooler and visions of Fall start appearing in the community, the opportunity to be entertained outside increases. Grilling is part of Texas and so is bragging about the best steak, beans, and chili. Now is the time to show off your talents! The Conroe Downtown Area Association (CDAA) will host […]
Local talent, music and Southern Star Brewery — Can’t get much better than that!
Conroe, TX – The Conroe Americana Music Festival is partnering up with Southern Star Brewery to present a music and arts festival featuring local artists, musicians, food trucks, fire pits, and of course Southern Star beer on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Southern Star Brewery in Conroe. The Conroe Downtown Area Association is continuing the explosive music […]
Christmas on Main to debut in Downtown Conroe, Tuesday Nov. 28
Conroe, TX – The Conroe Downtown Area Association and Mayor Toby Powell are anticipating the first Christmas on Main after the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 28 beginning at 7 p.m. and lasting until 8:30 p.m. The Tree Lighting will be from 6:30 p.m. until approximately 7 p.m. with children singing, Mr and […]
Classical Musicians Invited to Apply for Young Texas Artists Music Competition
CONROE, Texas – Nov. 21, 2017 – Now in its 34th year, the Young Texas Artists Music Competition is accepting applications to be a part of its three-day classical music event to be held March 8-10, 2018, at the Crighton Theatre at 234 North Main St. in Conroe, Texas. To celebrate and support the Lone […]