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Hi Conroe, we made it to Thursday! 

In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Burger Fresh comeback, Wicked Wine Run, and Children’s Entrepreneur Market + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Convergence and competition ahead: CERAWeek by S&P Global will return to Houston March 23-27, bringing energy CEOs, government officials, and tech leaders to discuss energy security, tariffs, supply chains, and geopolitics near Conroe — learn what’s on the agenda.

Local burger spot regroups: Conroe-born Burger Fresh temporarily closed its Humble spot on Will Clayton over rent costs and plans to reopen downtown Humble. A reopening date has not been announced — get the new address.

Guidance for travelers and families: Texas Governor Greg Abbott urged Texans to heed federal travel warnings for parts of Mexico, coordinating with DPS and FBI and recommending registration with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program — see the recommended precautions.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Kids discover horsemanship at Twisted Trail
• Enjoy crafts, science, and photo ops
• Grab free trees at Willis HEB
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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Burger cravings, solved: When the week calls for a no-fuss, deeply satisfying burger, Burger Fresh Conroe brings the juicy comfort you crave on repeat. Go classic or stack it up… either way, it’s the dependable let’s-just-do-burgers move you’ll appreciate later.

Roll into the week: Rainbow Roller Rink keeps local wheels turning with public sessions, beginner-friendly classes, and that nostalgic floor glide you forgot you missed. If you’ve been meaning to dust off those quads, take this nudge, grab a friend, and cruise some easy laps.

History fix, no textbook: Heritage Museum of Montgomery County makes Conroe’s backstory click with oil booms, pioneer grit, and the occasional Bonnie & Clyde cameo. Think curiosity over coursework, galleries that nudge a “who knew?” smile. Learn at your own pace, no quizzes, just stories that stick.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Conroe for grown ups

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🛍 JBF Kids Resale Event @ Montgomery County Fairgrounds | Thursday (3/5) at 9:00 AM – Clear out kid clutter, then hit the four-day treasure hunt at Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Texas’s largest kids resale. Baby to teen gear from local families, 50 to 90% off, free parking, and free tickets. Growth spurts are ruthless, your wallet doesn’t have to be.

🎐 Kids Crafternoon: Hummingbird Wind Chimes @ R.F. Meador Branch Library | Thursday (3/5) at 5:00 PM – This crafternoon turns your 6-to-12-year-old into a hummingbird wind chime artisan, and gives you an excuse to supervise with coffee. Extra hands are welcome for the gluey bits. Registration is required, it opens one week ahead, so set a reminder, hero.

🛍 March Artisan Market: Spring Fling @ The Lake House | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Spring has shown up, so let’s stroll the artisan market packed with local foods, jewelry, flowers, art, handcrafted finds, then call it supporting small business. Nab a Market Passport, collect stamps, and maybe win a prize. Kids get a free craft station, you get sanity.

🌱 Microlife: Healthy Plants and Healthy Home – Transforming Your Landscape @ The Growers Outlet | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Give the weed-and-feed a rest and learn how MicroLife’s soil-first approach makes lawns tougher, plants happier, and evenings on the patio smell better. Get the lowdown on organic nutrition and beneficial microbes, with practical tips for a healthier yard. Only 15 seats.

🛒 Children’s Entrepreneur Market @ Lone Star Convention Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats a kid-run market where the vendors set prices, pitch strangers, and make change like pros. Everything is made and sold by the kids, without adult involvement, so bring your pint-sized shoppers, your patience, and a budget for adorable, legitimately impressive impulse buys.

🍖 Bar-B-Que Fundraiser @ D&M True Value Hardware | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Firing up the grills at D&M True Value in Willis, this fundraiser serves $12 pulled pork sandwich, chips, and a drink, all benefiting our local veterans. Run your errands, grab lunch, feel virtuous. Pre-order if you hate the words sold out.

🍷 Wicked Wine Run @ 3 Palms Action Sports Park | Saturday (3/7) at 11:30 AM – Here’s cardio Houston can get behind: a vineyard run with actual wine. Pick the 1K sip-and-stroll with four tasting stations, the 5K with a finish-line pour, or both, and call it cross-training. Vineyard views, good company, and zero judgment, obviously.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/5 Comedy Open Mic Night @ The Ferm Meadery – 8:00 PM
• 3/6 Sip & Shop @ Get Fictional – 5:00 PM
• 3/6 Cam Allen @ The Table at Madeley – 7:30 PM
• 3/7 The Mojo Garden @ Lucy Blues – 8:00 PM
• 3/7 Soul Fixx @ Pacific Yard House – 8:30 PM
• 3/8 International Women’s Day @ Mezze#1 – 6:00 PM
• 3/9 Weekly Open Rehearsal @ First Presbyterian Church – Family Life Center – 7:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Conroe report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 84°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 6%

Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 86°F – Low: 69°F – Precip: 39%

A chance of rain showers before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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