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Happy weekend, Conroe! In today’s edition: A new community hub, a lunar new year dragon dance, Of Mice and Men, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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🏆 Most popular this week
Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.
Advancing a no-kill future: Hello Woodlands and Operation Pets Alive spotlight Rosemary and Lavender as Pet of the Month in Montgomery County, with adoptable companions seeking foster or forever homes in the Conroe area — learn how you can help.
From crisis to comeback: Fifteen-year-old Allie Endo of Willis reunited with Texas Children’s Hospital caregivers after nearly dying from the flu, reminding Conroe families to take symptoms seriously and consider vaccination — read the full story.
New community hub envisioned: Conroe City Council approved a plan to reserve 42 acres at the former technology park for a Discovery Green style public space. Plans include an amphitheater, trails, a children’s play area, splash pad, dog park, and a man-made lake. The decision moves the project forward, with more approvals needed. See what’s planned for the site.
Sip by the pines: B E Winery’s Epiphany Lounge mixes rustic tasting-room charm with cushy lounge vibes among the pines. Settle in for a midweek glass or an easy weekend linger on the patio by the pond… maybe with a little live music to sweeten the pour.
Burger icon grows footprint: Longtime Houston favorite Lankford’s opened Jan. 31 in The Woodlands, bringing a 200-seat space with a 12-tap self-serve beer wall, a milkshake bar for kids and adults, and a dog rescue menu benefiting the Montgomery County Animal Shelter. A new Midtown coffee and wine bar also opened. Get all the details.
Aid pours in quickly: After a late-night fire at The Grove on Gladstell left a Conroe family of six without a home, neighbors and a local business stepped in with clothing, supplies, and furniture — learn more about the response.
Gold continues to hold strong: After its best year in decades, gold remains near historic highs as investors look for stability amid inflation and debt. GoldCo has a free guide that covers everything you need to know. They’re also offering up to 10% free gold & silver – check it out here.
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We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we genuinely think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week:
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🛼 School Holiday Cheap Skate @ Rainbow Roller Rink | Monday (2/16) at 10:00 AM – School’s out, so aim the herd at the roller rink for cheap laps, games, and races. Bring skates and it’s $6, need wheels and it’s $7, cheaper than a babysitter. No presales, just pay at the door, and let them wear themselves out.
🌱 Presentation: Spring Forward @ The Growers Outlet | Monday (2/16) at 10:00 AM – Whether your beds are thriving or a graveyard of good intentions, this free garden reboot with Medina’s Andy Chidster will get your soil, sanity, and tomatoes in line. Only 15 spots, so reserve with the link, then prepare for smug spring bragging rights.
🎭 Mardi Gras Carnival @ Children’s Lighthouse of Woodforest | Monday (2/16) at 3:00 PM – Carnival season calls for beads without the Bourbon Street hangover, and this free, family-friendly Mardi Gras fits the bill. Bounce house chaos for the kids, face painting, snow cones, mini king cakes, and an honest-to-goodness fire truck. Cheap thrills, quality memories.
🐉 Lunar new year dragon dance @ Malibu Nail Lounge | Tuesday (2/17) at 10:00 PM – Start the Lunar New Year with a fresh mani, a lion and dragon shaking the walls, and 20% off all services. Bring the family, pocket some good luck, and leave with better fortune, better cuticles, and the kind of glow you brag about.
🌉 Battle of the Bridges Tournament @ The Links at West Fork | Friday (2/20) at 8:00 AM – Battle of the Bridges is teeing up a 2 Man Scramble benefiting Special Angels-The Woodlands, equal parts bragging rights and good karma. Pony up $300 per team, then chase $4,000 for first, $2,500 for second, and $1,500 for third. Scan the QR, or call 936-776-3332.
🌵 Succulent Wreath Workshop @ Granny Camp | Friday (2/20) at 6:00 PM – Head to the red doors on West Davis to build a living succulent wreath with terracotta pots, guided by Traci Lowe, no green thumb required. It’s $125 with supplies, expert tips, and snacks included, and only 20 spots, so don’t dawdle.
🐭 Of Mice and Men @ Crighton Theatre | Friday (2/20) at 7:30 PM – Whether you aced it in sophomore English or only skimmed the CliffsNotes, Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men hits the Crighton Theatre for an evening of grit, heartbreak, and beautifully awkward hope. Classic story, small-town stage, real feels. Grab tissues, then dinner on Main.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Conroe report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 75°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 84%
A chance of rain showers and patchy fog before 8am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
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