Arts + Culture

Texas Renaissance Festival Revels On

Knights, feasts, and music continue to enchant visitors near Conroe this fall. Article by Chris Staples | Photography by The Texas Renaissance Festival Step Back in Time: The Texas Renaissance Festival Calls The Texas Renaissance Festival is still underway, just a short drive from Conroe, and the gates remain open through November. Families step into a living storybook where jousting knights, bustling markets, and savory turkey legs set the scene. Each themed weekend, from Oktoberfest to...

Wellness

Conroe Patients Thank Lone Star for Compassionate Care

Generations of patients voice gratitude for care that uplifts, heals, and strengthens Conroe’s community. Article by Chris Staples In Conroe, healthcare can often feel out of reach for families struggling with costs or limited access. Lone Star Family Health Center stands as a lifeline, delivering comprehensive care with a mission rooted in community. A Path to Purpose For CEO Karen Harwell, the road to healthcare leadership began far from medicine. With a background in finance and auditing...

Arts + Culture

Discover Conroe’s True Colours

Polished palettes to personal style: House of Colour Conroe empowers women to radiate confidence, exude glamour, and feel grateful for their elevated sense of style. Article by Chris Staples | Photography by Provided In our vibrant Conroe community, life moves fast. Between careers, family, and enjoying all our area offers, it’s easy for personal style to become an afterthought. For many women, the feeling is familiar: a closet full of clothes, yet nothing to wear. It’s a common frustration...

Wellness

Living in Alignment

Building healthier lives in Conroe through personalized chiropractic care at HealthSource of Harper’s Preserve. Article by Chris Staples When Ryan Eisenbath and his wife moved back from Southeast Asia, they carried more than memories of travel. They brought a deep appreciation for holistic, non-traditional medicine and a determination to build something meaningful for their community. This fall, that vision came to life with the opening of HealthSource of Harper’s Preserve in Conroe, a...

Life + Culture

Honoring Specialist Joey Lenz

A highway dedication in Willis carries one mother’s mission forward Article by Chris Staples | Photography by Melanie Hall-Fisher The banks of Lewis Creek Reservoir in Willis were quiet as the community gathered. A new green highway sign was unveiled:  SPC Joey Lenz Memorial Highway . Stretching from Interstate 45 North to Lake Conroe along FM 1097, the designation now stands as both a landmark and a lasting reminder of a young soldier's service. Honoring a local son Specialist Joseph...

Arts + Culture

Finding Your Song

Instruments of Joy Shaping Lives With Gratitude and Song Article by Chris Staples | Photography by Linda Lanza For more than 35 years, The Art of Music Studio has been a creative anchor in Conroe. Founded and still directed by longtime educator Judi Lanza, the studio has introduced generations of students to the joy of music and theatre. Inside Harvest Family Church at 303 Post Oak Drive, it is common to see both children and adults discovering their voices, their instruments, and their...

Food + Beverage

Sweet Southern Comfort Food

Celebrate Conroe’s fall bounty with a comforting recipe rooted in family, community, and shared thankfulness. Article by Chris Staples Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Pecan Bake Ingredients: 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 cup Conroe-area pecans, chopped ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup butter, melted 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg Pinch of salt Directions: Step 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with water...

Arts + Culture

Texas Renaissance Festival's Bold Return

A Conroe fall favorite escape: fine artisans, themed adventures, and elegant experiences at the nation’s largest Renaissance festival. Article by Chris Staples | Photography by Photo Provided Huzzah!  Each fall, a vibrant 16th-century village rises from the piney woods near Conroe. The air fills with merriment and music as the gates open on October 11, 2025, for the Texas Renaissance Festival's (TRF) 51st season of epic jousts, jesters, delectable feasts, and family tradition. Just an hour...

Style + Beauty

Beyond Beautiful

Inside the Most Advanced Hair Color Experience in Montgomery County Article and Photography by Chris Staples In a community that blends small-town warmth with an appetite for elevated experiences, Beyond Fringe stands out as one of Montgomery County’s most refined beauty destinations. Located lakeside in the Waterpoint District on Lake Conroe, the salon offers more than expert styling-it delivers personalized care with purpose. At the center is a team led by a creative force who sees...

Food + Beverage

Harry's Culinary Journey

GuadalaHARRY's Built on Grit and Gumbo Article by Kevin Bratton | Photography by Hannah Cram Harry's: A Conroe Culinary Journey Built on Grit and Gumbo Nestled in historic downtown Conroe at 219 Simonton St., GuadalaHARRY’s Bar & Grill is more than just a restaurant; it’s a vibrant reflection of its owner, Ron “Harry” Keyser. Ron, who goes by Harry, has a colorful past. He traded in his many fine suits for Panama hats, loud Hawaiian shirts, shorts, and neon sneakers, initially to playfully...