Graystone Hills residents and spectators are invited to join in an interactive conversation with the community through commenting.
Posted on Sep 23, 2009 | Tagged in: education , Conroe , charity
Posted on Sep 15, 2009 | Tagged in: Lake Conroe , events , Conroe
Conroe residents can get excited to welcome the Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) – the world championship of the Professional Anglers Association Tournament Series – October 16-18, 2009 at Lake Conroe, TX.
This three day competition will feature the world’s top tournament bass anglers, but it isn’t just for fishing fans - the TTBC is proud to team with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to offer “Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Adventures.” The “adventures” are family friendly exhibits which include a Kid’s Fishing Pond, Sharelunker Trailer, Archery Range and much more.
The weekend events include great food and extraordinary live music from top artists such as the Kyle Hunt Band, Julianne Hough and Josh Turner among others. There will be a fishing industry expo featuring seminars on the latest in fishing equipment, gear and accessories. The Toyota Texas Bass Classic is also a great way for Conroe businesses to increase their positive limelight and get their service out to more customers. Proceeds will go to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Posted on Sep 12, 2009 | Tagged in: people , events
Woodlands author Richard M. Martin recently published his second book, ‘Welford Street Miracles’. The new book recalls past experiences and lessons Martin learned over the course of his life and also includes stories of the history and miracles that happened on Welford Street in Port Arthur, TX.
“The inspiration came from stories that were told in the family from the 1930s … through the 1980s about miracles that were told around the neighborhood,” Martin said.
On September 12th, Hastings, located at 1306 W. Davis St, will host a book signing for ‘Welford Street Miracles’ from 1-4 pm.
Posted on Sep 4, 2009 | Tagged in: people , community , charity
On the 64th anniversary of the end of World War II, Conroe war veteran and retired U.S. Air Force 1st Lieutenant Joseph Smith, 89, presented a framed survival map, issued to bomber flight crews on combat missions in World War II, to Lone Star Honor Flight (LSHF) as thanks for their efforts in appreciating World War II veterans.
"I'm grateful to the Honor Flight folks for what they're doing," said Smith. "This is a fine thing they are doing for veterans."
This 32-inch silk survival map showed pilots details on major ocean currents in the East China Sea. Should the pilot have to eject or abandon their plane, the maps helped them know what conditions they should expect and how to direct rescuers. "The silk maps could survive water, wind and being stuffed in a pocket," Smith said. "We hung onto them during missions. I hung onto them after the war."
