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Hello Conroe! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Competing spring cycling events, a chili cook-off, and Cousins Maine Lobster + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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📰 In the news
Competing spring cycling events: With Tour de Houston and Montgomery’s Gran Fondo Texas both scheduled for April 12, registration is open and advocates worry the date clash could reduce participation for riders around Conroe — get all the details.
Spicing up community giving: Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital employees held the annual Chili Cook Off, launching a weeklong drive for Montgomery County Food Bank and collecting over 250 nonperishable items on day one — read the full story.
Infrastructure upgrades drive competitiveness: Port Houston’s commission met February 19, welcomed a new commissioner and approved Bayport Wharf 1 construction as January container volumes set a record, steps to strengthen terminal reliability for Houston — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Treat yourself this week: Pie in the Sky Pie Co satisfies sweet cravings with silky Coconut Cream, streusel-topped Bumbleberry, and classic Southern Pecan, all baked right here. Perfect for a post-errand slice or a whole-pie upgrade to an ordinary weeknight.
Fresh blooms, zero fuss: When birthdays, apologies, or just-because moments pop up, Carter’s Florist, Nursery & Landscaping turns them into gifts you’re proud to give, with thoughtful designs, lush stems, and the local touch your kitchen counter or favorite neighbor appreciates.
Chalk up, Conroe: MoCo Bouldering and Fitness keeps it welcoming and quietly challenging, with fresh boulder problems, a Kilter Board for structured training, and group fitness when you want variety. Expect smart routes, friendly vibes, and forearms that file a polite complaint later.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🤠 Spring Break Camps @ Twisted Trail Ranch | Wednesday (3/11) at 9:00 AM – Spring Break horse camp is saddling up in Conroe at Twisted Trail Ranch, a three-day adventure for ages 5-12. Lunch, horsemanship, rides, games, nature walks, and crafts for them, serene afternoons for you, and yes, they come home happily dusty and tired. Spots are limited.
🏖 Spring Break Bash @ Montgomery County Memorial Library System – Central Library | Wednesday (3/11) at 11:00 AM – Skip the beach traffic and hit a Spring Break bash the whole family will actually enjoy. Crafts, cool science experiments, and photo ops that won’t make you cringe, all in one place. Real fun, low chaos, and a nap-friendly drive home.
🌳 Trees and Me Workshop @ Montgomery County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Got a kid who collects sticks like trophies? This Trees and Me workshop in Conroe is a playbook, connecting ages 1 to 6, families, and educators to the piney woods with hands-on activities, garden tour, and refreshments. $55 covers guide, training materials, and bragging rights.
⛸ Learn to Skate Lessons @ Rainbow Roller Rink | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – If your knees still remember the Rainbow Roller Rink in Conroe, treat them to Saturday skate lessons, 9 to 10 am. Ten bucks covers skates, all ages welcome, cash only. First-timers roll in at 9:30, hotshots at 9, no registration, just show up early.
🍦 Ice Cream Social @ Outlets at Conroe | Tuesday (3/17) at 5:00 PM – Skipping the green beer this year? Join FOB Rasor for an alcohol-free St. Patrick’s Day hangout built on conversation, community, and support. We’re swapping pints for scoops, with ice cream, good company, and zero pressure, and veterans, first responders, families, and supporters are welcome.
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster @ The Vic at Woodforest (Montgomery) | Tuesday (3/17) at 5:00 PM – Cousins Maine Lobster is rolling into The Vic at Woodforest with the hits, from Connecticut and garlic lobster rolls to tacos, bisque, chowder, and a buttery grilled cheese. Bring a friend to split lobster tots and whoopie pies, and preorder on the app for rewards.
🐴 Spring Break Horse Camp @ Twisted Trail Ranch | Wednesday (3/18) at 9:00 AM – Spring Break calls for the kids trading screens for saddles at a 3-day horse camp at Twisted Trail Ranch in Conroe. Ages 5 to 12 get horsemanship, riding, lunch, and supervised dirt time, while you enjoy a quiet house. Spots are limited, so giddy up.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Conroe report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 77°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 94%
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy. Low around 50, with temperatures rising to around 54 overnight. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 13%
Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 46. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
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