A new country music gathering is taking shape as details emerge around the 5 O'Clock Somewhere Festival, an event tied to Alan Jackson's long-running ...

Anne Wingert, Danielle Boisvert and Wanda Leal of the Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice (SHSU-COCJ) were recognized by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) and received awards at the 2026 ACJS Annual Meeting, held March 3-7 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wingert was one of 40 advanced ...

County Chair of the Republican Party of Walker County, Linda Mckenzie, reminds those that are attending the Precinct Convention on Saturday and are submitting a resolution, please submit it on this link texasgop.org/resolution-portal.

The Courier of Montgomery County reports that after serving qualifying years in the education field to military service, several campuses in Conroe will get the school year underway with new principals who bring a broad range of experience. During their March 17th meeting, the Conroe ISD Board of Trustees unanimously a...

Those of you looking for new jobs should be pleased to know that Governor Greg Abbott has launched the Texas Jobs Council, a new advisory board to strengthen Texas' workforce development initiatives and ensure Texans are prepared to fill the state's growing number of high-demand jobs, following the Council's inaugural ...

The Band Perry has introduced a new chapter with its latest single Psychological, a track that leans into a more intense and introspective sound. The ...

Cody Johnson recently spoke about a new version of his song 'Til You Can't' after Kid Rock recorded and performed his own take. The country singer exp...

Conroe ISD's website passes along that the district will host its annual Professional Job Fair on Saturday, March 28, from 9 AM to 12 PM at Grand Oaks High School. Campus administrators and department representatives will be available to answer questions, share information about their schools and discuss current and an...

The Texas Department of Transportation - Bryan District is preparing plans to improve various crossings along SH 19 from 4 miles south of FM 405 (near Sterling Chapel Road) to 3.6 miles north of SH 30 (near Louis Grant Road) in Walker County, Texas. The purpose of the proposed project is to enhance safety along the cor...

At their regular session this week, Walker County Commissioners heard from CPA Chris Pruitt, with Patillo, Brown & Hill, who presented the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The county received a "clean opinion," which means the financial statements are fre...