Hello Conroe! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: School memorabilia hunt, scam mailer warning, and Shelly McBubbles + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Preserving school memories: Conroe High alumni and retired teachers are seeking memorabilia for a museum display, including letter jackets, rings, and yearbooks back to 1915, as the school’s rebuild enters its final phase -- see what's being collected.
Commute service gets a boost: The Woodlands Express will add a new downtown Houston departure and enhance afternoon service starting July 1, aiming to speed the ride home for Montgomery County commuters -- see what’s changing next.
County warns of scam mailers: Montgomery County officials warned Monday about official-looking mailers charging for copies of clerk documents. Not county affiliated, the alert coincides with Texas SB 16 targeting deed and title fraud -- learn more about the alert.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Green up your week: Whether your beds need a reboot or that privacy hedge you keep talking about, 1314 Nursery LLC makes it easy with healthy plants, helpful humans, and the materials to finish the job. Swing through, ask a few questions, then go make the neighbors suspiciously impressed.
Quick park upgrade: Candy Cane Park is the easy win this week when you need fresh air with options...think roomy playgrounds for the kids, tennis courts if you remembered your racket, picnic pavilions for the crew, and the Conroe Aquatic Center right there for post-play splash time. Low-stress, high-smiles.
Puzzle night leveled up: Locally owned and top rated, That Escape Place turns your group chat into a real mission with clever rooms like The Gate, The Terminal, and Raiders of the Lost Art. Prefer bragging rights without padlocks, scope their customizable TV-style competition at Your Game Show Place and start plotting who’s the family champ.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
⚾ Baseball World Series - June 24-28, 2026 @ Scrap Yard Sports | Wednesday (6/24) at 8:00 AM – Travel baseball’s World Series hits Houston, as 9U to 16U D1 and D2 squads tackle ceremonies, skills contests, and a Gold and Silver bracket. Every pitch matters, then it is water parks, thrill rides, or a beach breather, because even champions respect Houston heat.
🫧 Shelly McBubbles @ Central Library - MCMLS | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Take the kids to the library for Shelly McBubbles, an educational, interactive bubble show that somehow makes soap feel like sorcery. Tickets are free, limited, and required for everyone, infants included, and are handed out at the Children's Desk shortly beforehand.
✏ Meador: Preteen Chalkboard Craft @ R.F. Meador Branch Library (Willis) | Thursday (6/25) at 5:00 PM – Let your mini motivational speaker swap the fridge magnets for a proper chalkboard at Meador, where kids craft their own inspirational signs with chalkboard markers. For ages 6 to 12, registration required. You get bragging rights, they get a masterpiece, the house gets quieter.
🃏 Pokémon Card Swap @ R.F. Meador Branch Library (Willis) | Friday (6/26) at 10:00 AM – R.F. Meador Library is hosting a Pokémon card swap to get the binders off your dining table. Kids can trade, compare decks, or just flaunt shinies while you supervise. Ages 4-9 and tweens 10-12, caregivers welcome, registration required.
🚗 Sal 618 Car Show @ American Legion Post 618 (Willis) | Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 PM – Whether your pride and joy smells like leaded gas or you just like pointing at shiny things, the American Legion Post 618 show brings chrome, bikes, and bragging rights to Willis. Enter your ride for 30 bucks, then stay for burgers, trophies, and glory.
🎬 Ranch Movie Night @ Twisted Trail Ranch | Saturday (6/27) at 6:00 PM – Remember when summer meant a blanket, a flick, and kids hopped up on glow sticks? Twisted Trail Ranch is doing movie night under the Texas sky with pony rides, popcorn, and room to sprawl. Pre-sale is $35 per family, otherwise $10 a head.
🎈 Free Family Fun Day @ American Legion C.M. Joslin Purple Heart Post 618 (Willis) | Sunday (6/28) at 2:00 PM – Every last Sunday, Post 618 throws a free Family Fun Day with food, drinks, and enough games to wear out the grandkids while you supervise with dignity. Snow cones included, nostalgia optional, community vibes guaranteed. Open to the public, which means people-watching and seconds.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Conroe report Weather forecastToday — High: 95°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind around 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 95°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 0%
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