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Hello Conroe! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Dueling MS 150 training rides, Lone Star Throwdown photo highlights, and Children’s Entrepreneur Market + excuses to get the fam out and about 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

Cyclists face split decision: On April 12, Tour de Houston will conflict with Montgomery’s Gran Fondo Texas, both MS 150 training rides. Smaller turnouts are possible. Registration for Tour de Houston is open — get all the details.

Industry optimism amid headwinds: Developers say times are changing as Houston’s master-planned communities thrive despite higher costs, with growth projected and Montgomery County leaders open to projects as special-purpose taxing districts fund infrastructure — see what’s shaping development.

Scenes from a standout show: Conroe’s Lone Star Throwdown 2026 delivered big turnout and great weather, with custom trucks of every kind rolling in from across the U.S. and Canada. Photo highlights showcase the weekend — check out the photo highlights.

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

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.

From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.

As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.

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Small plates, big vibes: If you’re craving a tapas-adjacent night in Conroe, Mezze#1 serves shareable Middle Eastern mezze, think hummus, falafel, shawarma, and grilled kofta. Settle into a cozy, modern hang that turns weeknights into low-key gatherings, with good music and better conversation.

Fine‑tune your bow game: Whether you’re gearing up for bow season or just fell down archery TikTok, Saddle River Range has a full-service pro shop with bows, arrows, on-the-spot tuning, and coaching that actually helps. Setup is fast, shots feel smoother, and you’ll see your groups tighten up.

Big-screen break, anyone? Xscape at 1488 keeps weeknights simple with new releases, then rolls out Flashback Cinema Sunday to Wednesday when nostalgia hits. It’s an easy, low-stress way to snag popcorn and plot twists without overthinking. Movie night, handled.

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.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🎐 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 2026 Bed Build @ Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Trade your weekend scroll for some good old-fashioned sawdust therapy. We’re building beds for local kids, no experience needed, and they supply the tools, training, and safety gear. Wear closed-toe shoes, bring the family with waivers, and expect water, Gatorade, and clean restrooms.

🛍 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.

⛺ 2026 Summer Camp Expo @ Montgomery County Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Do your future self a favor and hit this free Summer Camp Expo, a one-day, one-stop shop for local camps, hands-on kid activities, exclusive deals, and big giveaways. Bring the kids, your calendar, and a coffee, because we are outsourcing summer chaos like pros.

🍖 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.

🛒 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.

🏃 Community Field Day @ McDade Park | Saturday (3/7) at 3:00 PM – Nothing beats a good old-fashioned field day, especially when it’s right at McDade Park. Bring the kids, your competitive streak, and shoes you don’t mind grass-staining, then spend an afternoon trading screen time for sack races, goofy relays, and neighborly bragging rights.

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
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Conroe report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 84°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 21%

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 85°F – Low: 68°F – Precip: 10%

Partly sunny. High near 85, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

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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