Happy weekend, Conroe! In today’s happening-today edition: Coffee chain expansion, stricter ERCOT data center rules, and Father’s Day cake decorating + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Growth Across the Region: Davidson Homes announced Thursday, June 18, an expanded Houston footprint, adding Conroe communities and a role at Robins Landing, a Habitat for Humanity-led neighborhood focused on affordability and long-term opportunity -- explore Davidson's new footprint.
Coffee chain expands in Texas: Waygood Coffee will soft-open a Conroe drive-thru in late June, its fourth Texas spot, focused on espresso and housemade flavors. A seven-day Waygood Week will feature half-price drinks and raffles -- see Waygood's opening perks.
Grid rules get tougher: On June 18, the Public Utility Commission of Texas finalized stricter standards for data centers joining ERCOT, requiring $50,000 per megawatt in security and group studies of large loads -- see the new ERCOT rules.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Shady weekend escape: Cozy Woods RV Park leans into the trees and the quiet, with full-hookup pull‑thru sites, free high‑speed Wi‑Fi, a new pool, climate‑controlled showers and laundry, a playground, and an off‑leash dog area. Easy home‑base vibes, plus food trucks by the entrance when cooking in the rig feels optional.
Dial in your swing: Need a no-fuss place to groove your game this week? Golf World has Toptracer tracking, real putting and chipping greens, and local-pro coaching, plus club fitting and repairs when your 7-iron starts acting dramatic. Easy midweek reset, better weekend rounds, fewer lost balls...probably.
Oyster craving, solved: Whether you’re in a treat-yourself mood or just want something that tastes like a short trip to the coast, Good Charlie's has you covered with briny oysters, Gulf Coast seafood, and laid-back neighborhood vibes. Put it on your this-week list and thank us later.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎂 Father’s Day Cake Decorating Event @ Montgomery Bakehouse | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Skip the tie and decorate something Dad, Grandpa, or your father figure will enjoy. Pick a 7-inch chocolate or vanilla cake, or an 8-inch chocolate chip cookie cake, then pile on icing, sprinkles, and a Father’s Day topper. Quality time, minimal cleanup, maximum bragging rights.
🛹 Dads Skate Free Sat. June 20 @ Rainbow Roller Rink | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Trade the lawn mower for wheels, and let Dad show the kids he still remembers the 80s. Dads skate free for Father’s Day, kids 6 and under are free, non-skaters watch free, and everyone else pays the usual, just pay at the door.
🔥 Plumb Krazy Cookers @ Papa's On The Lake | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Plumb Krazy Cookers are rolling into the SMOKE 2nd Annual Cook-Off, feeding sponsors, customers, and the soon-to-be converts like family. Expect free food and drinks at their tent, plenty of backyard banter, and the kind of good time that ignores calorie counts.
🧘 Self-Care Saturday @ Henry's Home Horse and Human Sanctuary | Saturday (6/20) at 1:30 PM – Ease into Saturday with Heroes Blend, a low-key breakfast meetup for veterans and retired first responders, followed by a Self-Care Saturday session. Think coffee that salutes you back, conversation without small talk, and zero push-ups, just pancakes and peace of mind. Registration required.
💰 Spending Plans @ R.F. Meador Branch Library (Willis) | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Because piggy banks do not come with manuals, PNC Bank and the library are teaching young spenders to make smart plans, geared to Pre-K to Grade 2. Parents can tag in for hands-on help. Registration required, opens a week ahead, and is for attending kids.
⚾ Youth League Night: Cobblers vs. X's @ Conroe High School Baseball Field | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – Take a break from the to-do list and catch the Texas X’s taking on the Cobblers for Youth League Night. Expect crack-of-the-bat thrills, tiny superfans chasing foul balls, and neighbors arguing calls like it’s the playoffs, plus classic concessions, good company, and zero traffic drama.
✍ Greg West Author Signing @ Barnes & Noble | Saturday (6/20) – Author Greg West is signing copies of his novel, Tiki Blue, and chatting with the faithful. Think breezy island vibes for your bookshelf, a personalized scribble for bragging rights, and a civilized excuse to procrastinate the garage clean-out, again. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Conroe report Weather forecastToday — High: 93°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 51%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 106. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 94°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 15%
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