Life + Culture

Montgomery County's Charitable Giving

Organizations and people that drive change and inspire others. Article by Shannon Barghols | Photography by Provided This is the time of year when most of us start thinking about helping those in need. Fortunately, there are a variety of nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County that think about this year-round, so you don't have to. No matter who you feel called to assist, Montgomery County likely has an organization already in place. Their leaders share a common bond: a commitment to...

Life + Culture

Seats for the Crighton

Local Theatre Fundraises to Update an Iconic Venue Article by Alison Kartevold | Photography by Provided Since the Crighton Theatre was built in 1934 by Harry M. Crighton, a Conroe druggist turned oil investor turned Mayor, its ornate architecture and commitment to showcasing the arts have made it a community icon. The theatre underwent a major renovation in 1979, and now, as it marks its 90th anniversary, it is due for another. A campaign to update the theatre’s seats is underway. It kicked...

Auto + Marine

Cars for Christmas!

Choose between a luxury SUV or Pickup as the ultimate gift for that special someone! Article and Photography by Travis Hager The quest for the perfect gift intensifies with the arrival of the holidays. This year, why not think big and surprise your loved ones with two of the most exciting vehicles on the market? Enter the Genesis GV80 and the Dodge Ram Laramie—two extraordinary gifts that cater to different tastes but share a common thread of excellence. The GV80 embodies luxury and...

Arts + Culture

Shop like Santa

Get through your list early then kick back like Santa on the 26th! Article by Alison Kartevold | Photography by Melonhead Photo If you are tired of heading to the mall when Santa heads for his sleigh, use one of these ideas to get past the stress and get on to celebrating Christmas. Concert Tickets:  Whether the person on your list is a crooner, a rocker, or a symphony fan, a pair of concert tickets can hit the right note. In Conroe, the Crighton and Owen theaters offer season tickets for...

Food + Beverage

Pie is the Limit

If making pies from scratch in not your thing, be thankful, there's help! Article by Staff | Photography by Mellonhead Photo The Pie in the Sky Pie Company is celebrating its 20th year in business. Its restaurant serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week, and of course, there are pies—lots of pies! If you are not a baker or just short on time, you can take advantage of owner Marlene Stubler's hard-earned experience this holiday season to take a little pressure off yourself and still...

Entertainment

Cole Hauser

Strengthening Texas Ties with new Bourbon Line Article by Erica Hernandez | Photography by Audrey Hall On screens, big or small, Cole Hauser is best known for his role as bad boy cowboy Rip Wheeler on the hit Western drama  Yellowstone . At long last, the drama returns for its fifth and final season on Paramount beginning November 10th. The show follows the turbulent saga of the Dutton family ranching empire as they defend their way of life at all costs, with Cole’s character often leading the...

Entertainment

Thriving with Deep Texas Roots

Lyle Lovett on the importance of family and opportunities. Article by Alison Kartevold | Photography by Provided In preparation for his sold-out concert at the Cynthia Woods Pavillion to honor The Woodlands Township's 50th-anniversary celebration, I was honored to join a discussion with Four-Time Grammy Award Winner Lyle Lovett. He generously spoke at length with Tonya Bulter of The Woodlands City Lifestyle and me about how his roots in the area have influenced him. Growing up in Klien, the...

Entertainment

Thankful for "The Beast"

A behind the scenes look at how a local resident got a his movie shot in Texas Article by Alison Kartevold and Terry Weaver | Photography by The Beast of Trinity In September, the prospects of completing The Beast of Trinity Texas, a movie set in Trinity Texas and conceived by Montgomery County's Terry Weaver, were dire. Terry felt driven to see his script become a feature film, so in 2023, he embarked on a journey to produce and star in the production. The movie's website describes it this...

Food + Beverage

When Goode is Great!

Goode Co Fish Camp reflects family traditions through food Article and Photography by Travis Hager Tucked away among the mature pines of Research Forest in The Woodlands, the Goode Co Fish Camp is a breath of fresh, coastal air that has seamlessly taken over the space once occupied by Goode Co. Barbeque. Adjacent to the Goode Co. Kitchen and Cantina, this latest concept brings a delightful slice of the Texas coast right to our neighborhood. Upon stepping into Fish Camp, you're immediately...

Life + Culture

Worth the Drive

J Bar M Rewards Those in Search of Great BBQ Article by Travis Hager | Photography by Arrowhead Photo Four AM comes early for everyone, but it's a sacred hour when you're the pitmaster at a top-ranked restaurant. With a freshly brewed coffee in hand the world is still cloaked in darkness as you make your way around the kitchen, the smell of post oak and tender meats already wafting on the air. There's a rhythm to this early morning ritual, a lighting of fires, a placing of meat beginning their...