Graystone Hills residents and spectators are invited to join in an interactive conversation with the community through commenting.
Posted on Sep 30, 2011 | Tagged in: events , Conroe , community , charity
The Montgomery County Memorial Library System needs $5000 in an effort to purchase new material. The Central Library will hold a book sale hosted by the Library Friends of Conroe to raise these funds.
The price range for most books in the book sale are from $.50 to $2.00.
The event will be held on Thursday, October 6th through Saturday, October 8th. On October 6th, the sale is from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m and a silent auction ending at 6:30 p.m.. Entry is for Members only and Library Friends of Conroe membership is available for a $5 donation. The October 7th and 8th book sales have free entry. Book sale hours are from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m respectively, and visitors can fill a bag for $2 from noon till 2 p.m.
Posted on Sep 23, 2011 | Tagged in: events , entertainment , Conroe
Come join the family fun with plenty to do for young and old! This community festival draws nearly 30,000 to 40,000 visitors annually to enjoy great live music, sample delicious Cajun food, and arts and crafts exhibits. The event supports the renovation of downtown Conroe, promotion of community projects, and contributes to nonprofit organizations.
There's plenty to choose from when it comes eating. Catfish, boudin, rice and beans, sausage, and gumbo are just some of the tasty eats. You'll even find frog legs, alligator and much more!
The Kid's area has fun rides, pony rides, Monster Mural, a petting zoo, and amusements. Students from local dance and art schools will be performing on the Small Fry Stage.
According to the Houston Chronicle, Governor Rick Perry announced that the state will provide vouchers for temporary accommodations and will also cover essential expenses. The funding is from the Texas Disaster Relief Fund and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
The relief fund is giving $250,000 for vouchers and the state housing department is providing $350,000 for assistance cards to help residents pay for essential expenses.
In the first week of September 172 wildfires burned 135,050 acres. HEB has provided supplies and food over the past several weeks to those in need due to the wildfires. The HEB Mobile kitchen has provided meals in Bastrop County and Montgomery County. They provided dinner on September 10th to over 1,300 people at the Red Cross Emergency Shelter at Magnolia West High School. On September 11th HEB honored the firefighters and first responders by providing over 5,000 meals through out the day.
Posted on Sep 13, 2011 | Tagged in: entertainment
Through Dec. 31, 2011 homebuyers can register to win a free 60” flat-screen TV from the First Texas family of builders in a new football-themed promotion called “Game On!”
To register, buyers simply need to visit any of the 15 Houston area communities offering new homes priced from the low $200,000s to the $400,000s by First Texas Homes, Gallery Homes or Harwood Homes. No purchase is necessary to win, entry forms are readily available, and every entry stands an equal chance of winning.
Entry forms can be found in the upstairs media rooms in each First Texas model, where visitors will find a 60-inch TV similar to the one to be given away. On weekends, the TVs in every model will be tuned to college football on Saturdays and pro football on Sundays, and visitors are invited to relax on the stadium-style seating and experience the Surround Sound speakers and other amenities offered in First Texas media rooms.
First Texas communities are open seven days a week, from 10 - 6 on weekdays and Saturdays, and from 12:30 - 6 on Sundays. Locations and other details can be found on the First Texas Facebook page, http://facebook.com/firsttexashomeshoustontx.
Posted on Sep 13, 2011 | Tagged in: weather , nature , Montgomery County , community , charity
The Montgomery County United Way is asking their friends and neighbors to aid the victims of the wild fires by donating to the cause. Conroe is fortunate to be out of reach from the fires that are ablaze across our great state, however in west Montgomery and across Texas hundreds are now in need. To donate or volunteer visit the Montgomery County United Way website. For daily updates visit their updates page.
For monetary donations call 281-292-4155 extension 235 or 1-888-825-MCUW extention 235 donate dollars, call 281-292-4155, ext. 235 or toll free 1-888-825-MCUW, ext. 235. Check made payable to: MCUW, P.O. Box 8965 The Woodlands, 77387. Include 2011 Fire in the memo line.
Donation of goods such as clothing, furniture or other household goods, visit www.HelpOurCounty.org. Click on Donate Goods or Volunteer. To donate goods, click on "Gift Match" and follow the instructions to register. To volunteer, enter "Fire 2011 Volunteers" in the keyword search and then follow instructions to register. You will be contacted as soon as opportunities become available.
Posted on Sep 9, 2011 | Tagged in: Conroe ISD
Gerald Irons was honored by the Woodlands Township Board of Directors during their meeting on August 18th. After twenty two years of diligent service Mr. Irons is not seeking reelection in November 2012 at Conroe ISD. Superintendent Dr. Don Stockton said, “Mr. Irons is an extraordinary individual who has given tirelessly to the job of governing the district and collaborating with parents, educators, governmental officials and other members of the community. We are going to miss Mr. Irons and sincerely appreciate and thank him for his commitment to the future of every child enrolled in Conroe ISD schools.”
During his 22 years of service, which began May 22, 1990 Mr. Irons served as Senior Secretary and eventually President. It is due in large part to all of his efforts that Conroe ISD is an Exemplary rated school district. He assisted in passing referendums which provided the school district with state of the art facilities, technology, and resources. He encouraged the board to pass many bonds which allowed the district to open 29 school campuses, including the Conroe ISD Nadatorium. Gerald Irons increased Conroe ISD’s employment by over 3,000 jobs and earned a five star rating for the district from the comptroller’s office. During Mr. Irons' tenure on the Board, Conroe ISD has: Become the largest district in the state to achieve the Exemplary rating. Grown by 29,000 students to become the 18th largest in the State. Added 3,300 employees to serve a growing student population. Implemented Board Field Trip Fridays to visit all school campuses at least once each year. Earned the distinction as one of the most progressive school districts in the state in the implementation of instructional technology. Implemented a full day program for kindergarten students. Earned a Five-Star Rating from the State Comptroller's Office for achieving strong student performance while ranking very low in spending.
Mr. Irons and his wife of 41 years, Myrna have raised three sons who are all successful graduates of Conroe ISD. Gerald Jr. graduated from the University of Nebraska, Jarrett graduated from the University of Michigan, and Grant graduated from the University of Notre Dame.
Posted on Sep 2, 2011 | Tagged in: education , Conroe ISD
After much deliberation the CISD Board of Trustees decided to put changes in place that will save the district money. For the 2011-2012 school year students who’s doorstep is within one mile of their school will no longer be eligible for transportation to and from school. According to a statement released over the summer, walking distance to bus stops for the new school year will be as follows. Prekindergarten to sixth grade students may walk up to 600 feet. Seventh and eighth graders may walk up to 1,200 feet. High school students may walk up to 2,400 feet.
Many parents and guardians may question this decision, however Bobby Burns, Director of Facility and Maintenance Operations explained that several projects were completed over the summer. His biggest example given was replacing the doors with high tech electronic locks and installing a visual system that always the school receptionist a continuous view of everything happening in the entry areas. Each school was uniquely modified with waiting areas so that each person entering the school must pass through and check in with the receptionist. Some other projects tackled over the summer were setting up each receptionist with the ability to run instant background checks on all visitors and installing a complete security video monitoring system that will be fully complete next summer.
To find out what bus your child rides visit the CISD website and click on the “What Bus does My Child Ride?” tab.
Posted on Sep 1, 2011 | Tagged in: Village Builders , Specials & Promotions
Receive free plantation shutters and up to $40,000 in design studio options when you purchase a new Village Builders home in Graystone Hills in September. See sales counselor for details.
