Life + Culture

Notable Women of Conroe

Celebrating Entrepreneurial Spirits and Big Hearts in Montgomery County Article by Melanie Saxton | Photography by Melonhead Photo When it comes to movers and shakers, Montgomery County is blessed to have many women who make a difference every day. These business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, and philanthropic volunteers have helped grow our community and are influencing the future. Conroe City Lifestyle is honored to give them some well-deserved recognition. Jennifer Millington As...

April 2024

Beauty

Skin Care You'll Love

Aura Beauty + Aesthetics, Feeling Comfortable in Your Own Skin! Article by Anita Crain | Photography by Provided As the owner & licensed esthetician at Aura Beauty + Aesthetics, I specialize in results-driven acne and anti-aging treatment services to bring a perfect blend of relaxation and results inside my studio at Muse Manor in downtown Conroe.  Everyone who enters my studio should feel comfortable in their own skin. Whether you’re looking to tackle signs of aging or acne or just treat...

April 2024

Shopping

Ways To Make Mom Smile

Gift Ideas for Mother's Day from Local Downtown Conroe shops. Article by Margie Taylor | Photography by Provided Mothers do a lot for us, and their role is never done. Show her your appreciation with an outing or item from one of our local merchants in downtown Conroe. The first stop is a specially prepared brunch at The Red Brick Tavern. It features fresh pan-seared scallops over Yulon mashed potatoes with garlic spinach and saffron butter sauce. Grab a mimosa to celebrate with Mom.  Next...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Public Servant, Business Owner and Life Warrior!

County Treasurer, Melanie Bush, Finds Harmony in Work/Life Balance Article by Ian Garrett | Photography by Melonhead and Provided When asked what official title she should have listed in her story, Melanie K. Bush replied with a laugh, "Titles are tricky; I am a Christ follower, wife, mom, daughter, granddaughter, County Treasurer of Montgomery County, owner/visionary of Better Bookkeepers Inc., friend, and volunteer." And even that barely scratches the surface of who she is. Intrigued by...

April 2024

Real Estate

Bringing Business to Conroe!

Danielle Scheiner Discusses the Economics of Business and Family Life Article by Ian Garrett | Photography by Melonhead and Ian Garrett The role of Executive Director of the Conroe Economic Development Council suits both Danielle Scheiner's business and personal lives. She is equally comfortable leading the CEDC, as she is being a mother and spouse, mainly because she feels her business and personal lives have come full circle. We all know the population in Montgomery County is on the rise...

April 2024

Health + Wellness

Powered by Love

Rebecca Smith-Nash Brings Love to Kids in Foster Care with Love Heals Youth Article by Ian Garrett | Photography by Melonhead Photo and Provided Rebecca Smith-Nash, MA, LPC-S, has been in the mental health field since 2003 and a solo practitioner since 2006. Her passion for ensuring children receive the best possible care reaches beyond her home to the extent that she treats children in foster care like her own flesh and blood. After graduating from Southwest Texas State University and Sam...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

It's BBQ Time!

A Conroe Institution Brings Thousands Out to the Montgomery County Fair to Benefit Student Scholarships Article by Morgan Freeman | Photography by Provided It’s no secret that Barbeque is a big deal in Texas, and Montgomery County is no exception. Every year since 1976, the Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo has included a Barbeque cookoff competition. According to Pat Davis, Lifetime Vice President and “Officer in Charge”  from 1994 to 2004, the event began with only nine or ten teams. This...

March 2024

Local Services

Pilot Recycling Program Wins Big

Crown, Cork, and Seal, Local Canning with a Nationwide Reach Article and Photography by Ian Garrett Since the 1970s, soda and beer cans have been the public face of recycling efforts nationwide, but typically on the end user side of the aisle. You buy a six-pack of sodas or brews, empty the cans over a party with friends, and then chuck them into the recycling bin. Conroe-based cannery Crown Cork & Seal wants to make sure this is happening at public events, too. The company was originally...

March 2024

Entertainment

Big As Texas

Top Country Musicians Come to Conroe for Three Day Festival Article by Margie Taylor | Photography by Provided Conroe lives and breathes live music every day of the year, but this May, the stage is being elevated to a new level. Big As Texas , a Country and Americana music festival, is set to have its star-studded inaugural event. Being located along the corridors to Houston, Austin, and Dallas makes Conroe easy to get to and an appealing destination for musicians. The city was also...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Changes for 2024 Tax Season

Grady Tax Plus LLC shares new rules for your business Article by Chassidy Grady | Photography by Provided When you sell any goods or services for a profit, even if you don’t have a business entity, you are considered to be a business owner, according to the IRS. As a business, you are required to keep track of the income that you make and any eligible expenses that you spend.  If you started your business entity in 2024, you have to file a Business Owner’s Information (BOI) report with FinCen...

March 2024