Graystone Hills residents and spectators are invited to join in an interactive conversation with the community through commenting.
Posted on Dec 30, 2009 | Tagged in: events
Looking for a way to shake up the New Year with some fun, food, and music? Conroe area residents can check out the Crighton Players’ production of “Shaking Up The New Year – A Tribute to Elvis.”
The show will feature a catered dinner by TreeBeards at 7:30pm, followed by the show at 9:30. ‘Shaking Up The New Year’ will offer a fun time for all at the Owen Theatre in downtown Conroe and features performers Larry Nelson, Joey Lamont, Jeff Elkins and Mike Ragan. But it doesn’t stop there – after the show there will be time for dancing on the Owen stage as The David McKenery Band plays live music for your enjoyment until the clock ticks down to midnight.
As 2009 rolls into 2010 there will be a balloon drop and a champagne toast - a lively night of enjoyment to start the New Year!
Posted on Dec 15, 2009 | Tagged in: education
The Lone Star College System plans to triple its capacity in Conroe by building a new LSC-Conroe facility. During a Board meeting in early December 2009, the LSC Board of trustees gave approval to the chancellor/designee to form an agreement with EMJ Corporation, a construction company out of Irving, TX, for a $13 million contract which will allow construction of a new facility to begin in January 2010.
The new LSC-Conroe Center, to be located at 777 North FM 3083 Rd E., will offer 83,000 sq ft of space and will have a capacity of 3,500 students. Currently 350 students attend the LSC-Conroe Satellite Center, located at 102 Longview Drive. LSCS Senior Vice Chancellor Rand Key said she “would not be surprised if [they] got that in three years.”
Posted on Dec 10, 2009 | Tagged in: tips
The Holidays are in full swing and so is winter; this past weekend’s freeze is likely not the last for Montgomery County this season.
With the winter weather blowing into town homeowners have questions and concerns about how to protect their home. Here are a few things that you can do in a little time now that will save you big in the long run.
- Wrap or cover exposed pipes, faucets and water connections – including sprinkler systems
- Be sure to turn off your sprinkler system during a hard freeze
- If temperatures drop below freezing for an extended time you will also want to wrap or cover pipes in your attic
- For appliances in unheated garages experts recommend that you not use them for 10 hours after temperatures have risen above freezing
As Chuck Ebert of Chuck’s Home Repairs shared, “Exposed water pipes and connections are the biggest concern. When water freezes in a pipe, it can burst and cause a lot of damage.”
Posted on Dec 8, 2009 | Tagged in: travel , healthcare
Montgomery County and area residents will benefit as local entities and businesses receive millions through grants and contracts from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Texas Department of Transportation received the largest allotment of funds, with the Brazos Transit District receiving the second largest allotment of $1.67 million. The money awarded to the BTD will be used to construct a marina for The Woodlands water taxis along The Woodlands Waterway, as well as create a maintenance facility for its buses. This is in addition to $2.3 million awarded to expand the Sterling Ridge Park and Ride from 200 spaces to 1,000 – a project on the top of the BTD’s list.
“Montgomery County got a sizeable amount of the ARRA money. It’s because of the rapid growth and the need,” John McBeth, president of the BTD said. The Sterling Ridge Park and Ride “should address today’s demand and future need until 2020,” McBeth said. With an outlook on stabilizing the economy now and looking towards the future in hope, the ARRA awarded over $18 million to area entities and businesses, with the plans of improving life for area residents.
