Graystone Hills residents and spectators are invited to join in an interactive conversation with the community through commenting.
Posted on Jan 6, 2012 | Tagged in: travel , sports , community
The 56th annual Houston Boat Show, the largest in the southwest will be held January 6th through the 15th at Reliant Stadium. The original Houston Boat Show was held at the Sam Houston Coliseum in 1956. Today it has grown into Reliant Center with over 75,000 attendees last year.
The show offers tons of featured events including The Swamp People’s Junior and Willie Edwards, antique and classic boat displays, a giant 5,000-gallon Bass Tub aquarium, bubble runners, boat building for kids, comic bots, and fish-o-rama.
The Texas Department of Public Safety will unveil their newest patrol vessels. The patrol vessels will be named for DPS officers killed in the line of duty in each of the state’s six regions and will begin Patrolling the Rio Grande River, international lakes and Intracoastal Waterway next year.
Posted on Nov 28, 2011 | Tagged in: travel , tips , nature , community
Keep your blood pressure low and your bank account high with these simple tips this holiday season. “Fun and recreational activities often are the first things to go when budgets get trimmed. If people turn to smoking, overeating, or excess drinking to cope with stress, they compound the physical damage”, says Redford Williams, M.D., director of Duke University's Behavioral Medicine Research Center in Durham, North Carolina.
Keeping a journal and writing for ten to fifteen minutes each day can help ease the stress on sharpen the mind. A short term focused activity can raise immunity and improve functioning according to University of Texas psychologist James W. Pennebaker, PhD.
Medical researchers have discovered that listening to soft music with approximately 60 beats per minute, the same as a resting heart rate can reduce anxiety.
Posted on May 3, 2011 | Tagged in: travel , Montgomery County , Conroe
On Wednesday, May 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the City of Conroe will hold a workshop to gain public input on a proposed Conroe Park and Ride site. The workshop will be held at the Montgomery County Central Library.
The City of Conroe hopes to encourage public input on the local commuter habits as this information is vital in the evaluation of the most feasible sites for a Park and Ride facility location and to decide how the carpooling services can be most effective at serving commuter needs from Conroe to places of employment in the Woodlands, Downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center.
Transit experts and local officers will be available at the workshop to talk about public transportation and future mobility planning efforts.
Conroe residents are being encouraged to fill out a survey prior to the workshop at SurveyMonkey.com/S/ConroeCommute. The survey will remain online until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25th.
Posted on May 17, 2010 | Tagged in: travel , tips
Looking for a way to save a little money this summer, but still take an unforgettable family vacation? Look no further that La Torretta Resort and Spa. Built around a vision of the ultimate European lakeside retreat, this lush retreat is right here in Conroe and packed with family friendly activities from a championship golf course for the pros to a miniature golf course for the kids. You won’t be sorry you saved the airfare!
This four-star Texas resort is situated on the beautiful Lake Conroe and according to guests, “strikes the perfect balance between international finery and relaxed ease. Spa Terre offers relaxing services for guests weary from the fast paced jobs. And, their acclaimed restaurant Chex Roux offers delectable cuisine after a long day on the course.
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.
The BTD is expected to award a bid for Sterling Ridge Park and Ride project the first week of December 2009, with construction set to start later in the month. During the construction period the project is expected to create between 35-45 new jobs, and the project should be completed six months following initial construction. The marina project will soon be underway along with other projects across Montgomery County which includes plans by TxDot, the City of Conroe, the City of Willis, Montgomery County and more.
Posted on Aug 27, 2009 | Tagged in: travel , Conroe ISD
Graystone Hills residents should be wary when driving through Conroe I.S.D.'s and other schools' school zones, as a new state law will prohibit the use of wireless communication devices while operating a vehicle in a school zone. Violators must pay a fine of up to $200 per violation.
House Bill 55 is set to take effect on September 1, and is intended to promote the safety of students. The law will be in full affect in all of Texas.
A few facts about the law:
- Provisions under the law will allow drivers to use cell phones in school zones with a hands-free device or when their vehicle is stopped.
- School bus drivers will be affected, too.
- The law is an amendment of the Texas Transportation Code, section545.425.
- An additional exception is provided in emergency situations, when a driver needs to use a cell phone in a school zone to contact police, fire, or emergency medical personnel.
We beg Graystone Hills residents to heed this new law, as it is designed with the safety of you and your children in mind!
