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VOLUME 8, ISSUE 6 SEPT. 16OCT. 13, 2022

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According to Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constable Phillip Cash, calls for mental health services to the county’s mental health unit have increased annually since 2017. CALLING FOR HELP

Data shows rise in mental health care demand, calls in Montgomery County

Number of mental health calls countywide

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by the end of 2022, which would more than double the number of calls made in 2021. 9,566 CALLS

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BY ANNA LOTZ & JISHNU NAIR

Local entities throughout the Conroe and Montgomery area are stepping up to improve access to mental health ser- vices in Montgomery County as the region sees a rising num- ber of calls for mental health services, but experts said more help is needed to address the crisis. “I see the need for mental health services now more than ever,” said Larisa Loera, president of Watershed Counseling Center, which plans a grand opening Sept. 24 in Montgomery. Loera said she hopes to provide counseling services closer to home for families, youth and adults as existing mental health resources are concentrated near The Woodlands. “There’s been a lot of growth in Montgomery County, and with the pandemic, it just intensied the need for mental health services,” she said. Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constable Philip Cash—who helps head the county’s mental health unit and crisis intervention team—told Montgomery County Commissioners Court on July 26 the mental health unit received 4,783 calls from January-June this year, already surpassing the 4,765 calls received in the entirety of 2021. The county expanded the unit in August 2021 with federal CONTINUED ON 24

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Cities, Montgomery County plan for rising budgets in FY 202223 Conroe, Montgomery and Montgomery County begin their scal years Oct. 1. Despite local entities maintaining or decreasing tax rates, documents show the cities and county are set to receive more property tax revenue year over year as property values increase.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY CONROE

MONTGOMERY*

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$0.03 DECREASE

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Property tax revenue: 14.99% INCREASE

Property tax revenue: 18.4% INCREASE

Property tax revenue: 50% INCREASE

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NOW OPEN 1 Shogun Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar opened Aug. 8 at 15444 Hwy. 105, Mont- gomery. Shogun offers a variety of sushi rolls, soup and fried rice. The business also offers hibachi options, in which a chef makes the food at the customers’ tables. 936-224-7564. www.ishogun.com 2 KidSmiles of Lake Conroe opened Aug. 1. Located at 15320 Hwy. 105 W., Montgomery, the business offers pe-

4 Blue Willow Coffee opened a storefront July 5 after previously op- erating out of a coffee cart. Located at 109 Danville St., Willis, the business of- fers a variety of lattes and mochas as well as an assortment of sparkling caffeinated teas. 832-966-1643. www.bluewillowcoffeeco.com 5 New Nostalgia Digital Studio LLC opened Aug. 2 at 200 River Pointe Drive, Ste. 248, Conroe. The business offers services to digitize VHS tapes, home

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Just Between Friends is hosting The Woodlands & Conroe fall sale. The event will include over 150,000 items available for purchase at 50%-90% o the retail price. Items include clothing for teens, toddlers and infants, as well as toys and baby gear. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sept. 30);9 a.m.-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m. (Oct. 1); 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. (Oct. 2). Free (online tickets), $3 (admission at the door). 9333 Airport Road, Conroe. https://thewoodlands.jbfsale.com (Courtesy Just Between Friends)

Robichaux and seeks to bring hope and healing to veterans, active-duty military and first responders dealing with suicidal thoughts, post-traumatic stress disor- der, divorce and other hardships. www. mightyoaksprograms.org RELOCATIONS 10 VGXI announced in an Aug. 17 news release that a ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Oct. 7 for its new headquar- ters and expanded manufacturing facility in Conroe. VGXI is a contract developer and manufacturer of nucleic acid biophar- maceuticals, including gene therapies, DNA vaccines and RNA medicines. Accord- ing to previous reporting, the company was based in The Woodlands until VGXI announced the purchase of land in Conroe in August 2020 and its relocation to Deison Technology Park in Conroe. The property will be located off Deison Park Boulevard in the park, which is just south of FM 1484 and Technology Parkway. https://vgxii.com EXPANSIONS 11 The Lake House in Grand Central Park expanded its accommodations as of Aug. 31, opening to the public for rent. Previously, the facility was only able to be used by residents of the Grand Central Park community. The facility offers indoor and outdoor settings with lake views and can accommodate up to 400 guests in its outdoor pavilion, up to 100 guests in The Grand Room venue and up to 49 guests in The Overlook, which features floor-to- ceiling glass windows. The Lake House is located at 1039 Lake House Drive, Conroe. www.grandcentralparktx.com

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officers and other first responders. 6-8 p.m. Free (admission). 21358 Eva St., Montgomery. www.facebook.com/ historicmontgomerytexas 06 THROUGH 07 EAT LOBSTER The Conroe and Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Lobsterfest fundraiser, including a steak and lobster dinner and live and silent auctions Oct. 6. A golf tournament will be held Oct. 7. 6 p.m. (Oct. 6). 7:30 a.m., 1 p.m. (Oct. 7). $150-$850 (base fees). 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. www.conroe.org 08 SHOP FROM LOCAL VENDORS Grand Central Park is hosting a Sip and Shop vendor market. The event will include over 100 vendors that offer items such as jewelry, food and furniture. Food trucks will be available. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (admission). 1039 Lake House Drive, Conroe. https://bigtop.show/conroegrandcentral 08 BROWSE LOCAL ARTISANS Margaritaville Marketplace at Margaritaville Lake Resort will host a shopping event with local artisans and vendors. Wine will be available for tastings and for purchase. 2-6 p.m. Free (admission). 600 Margaritaville Parkway, Montgomery. www.margaritavilleresorts.com

Spring Creek Blue Star Moms and the Montgomery County Veterans Commission are hosting a Sunday service at the Montgomery County Veterans Park to honor Gold Star mothers, those who have lost a child while serving in the military. The event will include a pinning ceremony, a laying of the wreath and a service. Military families and the public are invited. 7 a.m. Free. 1776 Freedom Blvd., Conroe. www.facebook.com/ springcreekareabluestarmothers OCTOBER 04 CELEBRATE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT The Conroe Police Department is hosting a National Night Out event with free hot dogs, chips and drinks as well as Kona Ice and activities. 5-8 p.m. Free (admission). 341 S. Loop 336, Conroe. www.cityofconroe.org 04 ENJOY A NIGHT IN MONTGOMERY The city of Montgomery is hosting an event for National Night Out with live music, face painting and food. The event will have activities such as a bounce house and meet and greets with

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ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF SEPT. 9. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT COMNEWSCOMMUNITYIMPACT.COM. just north of Conroe. The frontage road will be for northbound drivers and will span three lanes between FM 830 and FM 1097 in Willis. According to a Sept. 1 update from TxDOT, the project was 1% complete and under- way by James Construction Group. The frontage road is 90% funded by federal dollars. Timeline: September 2022-fourth quarter 2023 Cost: $7.5 million Funding sources: TxDOT, federal funds New frontage road on I-45 The Texas Department of Transpor- tation is beginning a project to add a new northbound frontage road on I-45

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about the amount of trac the project could bring through The Woodlands as well as how it could change some of the area aesthetics if the proposed sound walls are installed. “The trac is coming from outside of The Woodlands. … The Wood- lands should not be a relief valve for trac congestion on FM 1488,” Sekula-Gibbs said.

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GOVERNMENT Conroe begins search for city administrator, appoints city attorney to serve in interim

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The city of Conroe has seen a changeup in leadership since early August.

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Terminating a contract On Aug. 13—three days after Virgadamo’s contract was terminated—the three council members who voted in support of terminating the contract released a statement via Taylorized PR. According to the statements, Porter, Hardman and Wood supported the termination as a result of a lack of communication and transparency. “I believe a change in leadership was needed to ensure transparency, growth and sustainability,” Hardman said in the statement. Further, Porter said in a statement due to the lack of information becoming routine, she felt it was time for a change to occur within the position. “I have addressed these problems with the city administrator on numerous occasions with these signicant issues. With the continued lack of response, I just felt like the time had come when a change needed to be made,” Porter said. Virgadamo responded to the claims in an Aug. 18 email to Community Impact Newspaper. “It is classic hypocrisy to label what someone else does as ‘a lack of transparency’ when my termination was anything but transparent,” Virgadamo said in an email. “Every claim by these three council members is unfounded, and not one of the claims constitutes grounds for immediate termination of a 25-year employee without notice.” Since the termination, a petition for recalling Porter’s council seat was created, according to an Aug. 29 statement from Taylorized PR. During a Sept. 7 City Council workshop meet- ing, Porter asked council members whether they supported the recall election. Each of the ve council members verbally opposed the recall with Czajkoski saying he believes the council has worked through their issues of concern. “If anyone is listening and is involved with the recall, I don’t support it, and I’d ask you to shut it down,” Czajkoski said.

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Conroe City Council unanimously approved appointing City Attorney Gary Scott as the interim city administrator at an Aug. 17 meeting following the termination of a contract with former City Administrator Paul Virgadamo Jr. on Aug. 11. “This is the easiest vote I have ever said ‘yes’ to,” Council Member Harry Hardman said of Scott’s appointment during the Aug. 17 meeting. “It is a great day for Conroe.” The city also appointed Collin Boothe—who previously was the assistant director of nance—to interim director of nance following the resig- nation of former Chief Financial Ocer Steve Williams, which council voted to accept Aug. 11. An item to also terminate Williams’ contract was on the agenda prior to his resignation. Virgadamo—who had been aliated with the city for over 25 years—was terminated Aug. 11 in a 3-2 vote with Council Members Marsha Porter, Howard Wood and Harry Hardman voting in support of termination. Virgadamo claimed this is the rst time Conroe City Council had terminated a contract with a city administrator. Following Scott’s appointment, Scott said he will continue to serve as city attorney while also serving as interim city administrator. He said in an interview that the transition has been smooth and attributed it to his 21 years with the city. “I see it as an honor,” Scott said. “An honor to be requested or have the ability to [become interim city administrator]. It’s new stu that’s coming my way, but … I’m kind of familiar with all the dier- ent areas of the city; being in the legal department, we touch upon everything.” Mayor Jody Czajkoski said in an interview the city will be hiring a third party to seek out can- didates for Conroe’s next city administrator. As of press time, applications for the position were slated to open up in mid-September, he said.

Council Members Howard Wood and Marsha Porter place items on the meeting agenda to terminate City Administrator Paul Virgadamo Jr. and Chief Financial Ocer Steve Williams.

AUG. 11

In a split 3-2 vote, City Council terminates the contract with Virgadamo and accepts Williams’ resignation.

AUG. 17

For contract termination: Porter, Wood and Harry Hardman Against: Curt Maddux and Todd Yancey

City Attorney Gary Scott is appointed interim city administrator.

MIDAUGUST A petition is formed to recall Porter’s council seat in May 2023.

AUG. 29

Porter issues a statement opposing the move to recall her seat.

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CONROE MONTGOMERY EDITION • SEPTEMBER 2022

Montgomery County Public Notice | Health Care Assistance Program (HCAP) All residents of Montgomery County who fall within the maximum income, resource, residency, citizenship, and household composition criteria established in the Montgomery County Indigent Care Program (MCICP) and Medical Assistance Program (MAP) Handbooks*, and who have no other equivalent public or private health care benefits, may be eligible for medically necessary health care benefits as mandated by the State of Texas pursuant to the programs and services offered by the Montgomery County Hospital District (MCHD).

Potentially eligible residents may include: • US Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents 18 years of age or older; • Those whose household composition makes them ineligible for Medicaid through the State of Texas; • Adult males, non-pregnant females without minor children; married couples of either gender or any age who reside in Montgomery County; • Those whose countable gross income minus work deductions does not exceed the maximum established Federal Poverty Income Level (FPIL) of 150% FPIL; and • Those whose resource standards approximate the State of Texas’ TANF standards. Eligibility determinations will be made within 14 (fourteen) days after the date a complete application and all the required documentation is received by MCHD’s HCAP office.

A complete application will include but may not be limited to the following types of verification: • Identification for each member of the applying household; • Proof of marital status; • Resources identification, to include automobile registration or title, property tax statement, savings account/CD statements, etc.; • Proof of income or lack of income to include verification of support by friends, family or other sources, pay stubs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/food stamp) award printout, self-employment records, etc.; • Proof of County residency; and • Proof of registration with Texas Workforce Commission (some exemptions may apply).

Applicants must provide all requested information and documentation to receive an eligibility determination. Adverse decisions regarding eligibility can be appealed.

To request an application call (936) 523-5100 - Hablamos español Montgomery County Hospital District - Administration Building | Health Care Assistance Program (HCAP) 1400 South Loop 336 West (First Floor) | Conroe, TX 77304 HCAP Office Hours | Monday –Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm | Friday: 7:30am – 11:30am

Applications can be found on the MCHD website at www.mchd-tx.org by clicking on the HCAP tab at the top of the page. MCHD does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, or gender in administering HCAP Plans to eligible residents. *The most recent versions of the MCICP and MAP Handbooks are available online at www.mchd-tx.org

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EDUCATION BRIEFS

News from Conroe, Montgomery and Willis ISDs

QUOTE OF NOTE

Montgomery ISD lowers tax rate for FY 2022-23 MONTGOMERY ISD The Montgomery ISD board of trustees approved the district’s property tax rate for fiscal year 2022-23 during an Aug. 16 meeting, lowering the tax rate nearly $0.05 in three years as property values have increased. According to an Aug. 17 release, trust- ees approved a tax rate of $1.2289 per $100 valuation for FY 2022-23, a drop BY ANNA LOTZ

FUTURE FUNDING A lower tax rate in fiscal year 2022-23 will fund Conroe ISD expenses, including new teaching positions and salary increases.

from $1.26 in FY 2021-22. The decrease follows voter approval of a $326.9 million bond package in May and the sale of $99 million in bonds this summer, which district officials previously said could cause the property tax rate to increase. However, the district’s interest and sinking tax rate—which funds debt service—did not change year over year, district records show. Since FY 2016-17, MISD’s tax rate has dropped from $1.37 to $1.2289. “We are pleased to adopt a lower property tax rate for the district and provide our taxpayers with needed relief,“ MISD board President Matt Fuller said in the release.

Conroe ISD board of trustees Will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 20 at 3205 W. Davis St., Conroe. 936-709-7752. www.conroeisd.net Montgomery ISD board of trustees Will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 20 at 20774 Eva St., Montgomery. 936-276-2000. www.misd.org MEETINGS WE COVER officials, two candidates who filed for the Nov. 8 election will not be listed on the ballot due to issues with their applications. Current board President Skeeter Hubert, Position 3, and Position 1 candidate Rachel Walker will not appear on the ballot in November. Misty Odenweller is running for Position 3. Five candidates remain for Position 1 as of press time. “WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE COMBINED EFFORTS OF OUR OUTSTANDING TEACHERS AND SUPPORTIVE FAMILIES FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO STUDENT SUCCESS.” MONTGOMERY ISD SUPERINTENDENT HEATH MORRISON IN REGARD TO MISD’S ‘A’ RATING FROM THE TEA SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS MONTGOMERY ISD Kris Lynn, assistant superintendent of finance and operations, said the community will be able to submit suggestions beginning this fall for the name, mascot and school colors of Elementary School No. 7. The top suggestions will be submitted for board approval by the end of the 2022-23 school year. CONROE ISD According to CISD

2022-23 academic year

Up 3.98% from FY 2021-22 Down $0.06 from FY 2021-22

Budget: $619.83M Tax rate: $1.1146 per $100 valuation

Budget includes:

2% salary increase for most employees $1,500 teacher/librarian salary increase 163 new teaching positions totaling $11.41M

SOURCE: CONROE ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

DECLINING TAX RATE The board of trustees opted to lower the district’s tax rate for fiscal year 2022-23, although the debt service rate stayed the same. M&O: funds maintenance & operations I&S: funds debt service

Conroe ISD approves $619.83M budget

FY 2021-22: $1.26 per $100 valuation

$0.8857

$0.3743

BY KYLEE HAUETER

FY 2022-23: $1.2289 per $100 valuation

CONROE ISD The board of trustees approved Conroe ISD’s $619.83 million budget and tax rate of $1.1146 per $100 valuation for fiscal year 2022-23 on Aug. 16. According to CISD, all employees will receive a 2% salary increase except for teachers and librarians, who will receive a $1,500 salary increase. The district budgeted $11.41 million for 163 total new teaching positions. The additional personnel will be used to lower student-teacher ratios for some grades, according to the district. The approved tax rate is a $0.06 decrease from the past year. The board voted 4-1 on the tax rate with Trustee Dale Inman opposing it.

$0.8546

$0.3743

SOURCE: MONTGOMERY ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

TEA releases accountability ratings for ISDs MONTGOMERY, CONROE, WILLIS ISDS Accountability ratings for school districts were released statewide by the Texas Education Agency on Aug. 15 for the 2021-22 school year. The ratings measure student learning and preparation through performance and improvement on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. Conroe ISD was given a B rating, scoring 89 out of 100 possible points, while Montgomery ISD achieved an A rating, scoring 93 possible points. Willis ISD received a C rating, scoring 76 out of 100 points, according to the TEA, which the district said it planned to appeal. MISD and CISD maintained their ratings from 2018-19; WISD received a B in 2018-19. Scores had not been issued since 2019. BY KYLEE HAUETER & PEYTON MACKENZIE

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CITY & COUNTY

News from Montgomery County

COUNTY HIGHLIGHT MONTGOMERY COUNTY Precinct 1 Constable Philip Cash, who oversees the county’s mental health response unit, was honored in August by the Texas Association of Counties for implementing the mental health crisis intervention follow- up program. The program was created in 2021 and has constables performing regular follow-ups with individuals who were detained on a mental health warrant or who have experienced a mental health crisis. MEETINGS WE COVER Montgomery County Commissioners Court Will meet at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 27 and Oct. 11 at 501 N. Thompson St., Ste. 402, Conroe. 936-756-0571. www.mctx.org Conroe City Council Will meet at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 22 and 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at 300 W. Davis St., Conroe. 936-522-3010. www.cityofconroe.org Montgomery City Council Will meet at 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at 101 Old Plantersville Road, Montgomery. 936-597-6434. www.montgomerytexas.gov

Montgomery County seeks $1.26M for ambulance bus MONTGOMERY COUNTY Commissioners Court approved the purchase of a multipatient transport vehi- cle—an “ambus,” or medical ambulance bus—pending federal American Rescue Plan Act approval, at its Aug. 23 meeting. BY KYLEE HAUETER

Millsaps said there are four other such vehicles in the region, including in Atascocita. Millsaps said at the Aug. 23 meeting that a few weeks prior, the county oce of emergency management ordered the ambus from Atascocita to respond to a re at a convalescent home in Willis, but it took too long to arrive. “Sitting there waiting for an apparatus to come from another jurisdiction really irked me, and I started looking at the way we can get one of these similar [with] county funding on this,” he said. James Campbell, chief of emergency medical services for the county, said the purchase of the vehicle would prevent the need to take multiple other vehicles out of ser- vice for a large event. In the case that multiple vehicles are responding to an event, service in the rest of the county is signic antly aec ted. If the ARPA approval goes through, the county will have the ambus by April 1.

The vehicle, equipped with advanced medical monitor- ing and communications equipment, would cost $1.26 mil- lion, according to information at the meeting. The vehicle would only be purchased if reimbursement through ARPA is approved, according to ocials. Jason Millsaps, executive director of the Montgomery County Oce of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, said the vehicle would function in public health components, large-scale events and mass-casualty circumstances. “It could be used for infusions, vaccine drives; there’s a number of things we could use this for,” Millsaps said.

ABOUT THE AMBUS A $1.26 million medical ambulance bus could be funded through the American Rescue Plan Act.

An ambus is a medical ambulance bus providing multipatient transport for:

• Large-scale events • Vaccine drives

• Mass-casualty circumstances and public health needs

SOURCE: MONTGOMERY COUNTYCOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

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CONROE MONTGOMERY EDITION • SEPTEMBER 2022

FALL TODO LIST

September-November events

COMPILED BY PEYTON MACKENZIE

2022 FALL GUIDE

22 ENJOY DRINKS AT OKTOBERFEST

There are a number of ways to enjoy fall in Conroe and Montgomery, whether checking out a family-friendly festival, facing fears at a ghost tour or getting out into nature to enjoy the weather. The information for each event is accurate as of press time and is subject to change.

mode rearms simulator, ax throwing, a pumpkin patch, performances by Meraki Haus and local vendors. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Free (admission). 12615 Cude Cemetery, Willis. 281-940-5626. www.projectlocal.net FREE KID FOOD & DRINK 08 ENJOY A FALL FESTIVAL The city of Montgomery will host its fall festival with live performances by the Josh Abbott Band, Andy Griggs and other musicians. Attendees can also browse vendors, food trucks and a kids zone with a petting zoo. 1 p.m. $10 (ages 4-12), $25 (advance general admission). FM 149 at College Street, Montgomery. www.outhousetickets.com KID FOOD & DRINK 14 THROUGH 16 VISIT CONROE’S CAJUN CATFISH FESTIVAL Friends of Conroe presents its annual Conroe Cajun Catsh festival with a carnival, food for sale and exhibitors. There will also be live music and a Mr. and Mrs. Catsh pageant. 6 p.m.-midnight (Sept. 14), 11 a.m.-midnight. (Sept. 15), noon-6 p.m. (Sept. 16). $15 (admission). 105 Davis St., Conroe. www.friendsofconroe.com KID FOOD & DRINK

activities include hot dog eating contests, face painting and balloon art. 5 p.m. Free (entry). 4308 Davis St., Conroe. 936-756-3395. www.fmconroe.org FREE KID FOOD & DRINK 29 BOB FOR PUMPKINS IN CONROE Join the city of Conroe for an evening of pumpkin bobbing. Participants will dive to the bottom of the pool for a pumpkin and then carry it over to the decorating area to create their pumpkin. Other activities include various games around the pool. Guests are asked to wear a bathing suit, not a costume. 6-8 p.m. $10 (per child). 1205 Candy Cane Lane, Conroe. www.cityofconroe.org KID

B52 Brewing Co. will host Oktoberfest. The festival will include food trucks, painting, ax throwing, barrel rolling, stein hoisting, corn hole, a costume contest and live music. Participants must be age 21 or older to participate in all games. Noon-9 p.m. Free (entry). 936-447-4677. www.b52brewing.com FREE FOOD & DRINK 22 TAKE PART IN A CAR SHOW Living Savior Lutheran Church is hosting an Oktoberfest Autoshow. Guests can enjoy food, browsing vehicles on display and family activities. The Montgomery High School Madrigals will also be performing. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (entry and vehicle registration until Oct. 19), $10 (vehicle registration after Oct. 19). 309 Pond St., Montgomery. 936-597-8013. www.livingsaviortexas.org FREE KID FOOD & DRINK 29 GO TRUNKORTREATING First Methodist Church in Conroe is hosting a trunk-or-treating event. Cars will be decorated and parked in the main parking lot of the church, where children can trick-or-treat from the trunks. Other

FREE Free KID Kid friendly FOOD & DRINK Food and drink are for sale

SEPTEMBER 30 THROUGH NOVEMBER GO ON A GHOST TOUR Lamp Light Ghost Tours will launch its group ghost tour in Montgomery on Sept. 30 through November. The historic walking tours will be approximately 90 minutes long and begin with free appetizers and refreshments at Phil’s Roadhouse. Hayride tours will be available during October and November. Private tours are available. 7 p.m. $25. FM 149 at College Street, Montgomery. 936-672-0138. www.facebook.com/lamplightghosttours KID OCTOBER 01 THROUGH NOV. 06 RACE THROUGH A CORN MAZE P-6 Farms is hosting its annual fall events. Attendees can take pictures in a ower

patch, enjoy a corn maze, pet farm animals, enjoy rides and play tetherball. Tickets must be ordered online in advance. 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. $17.95 (admission). 9963 Pooles Road, Montgomery. www.p-6farms.com/ pumpkin-patch-corn-maze KID FOOD & DRINK 08 THROUGH NOV. 27 VISIT REN FEST The Texas Renaissance Festival is returning for its 48th season with themed weekends of entertainers, more than 400 shops and theatrical performances. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ticket prices begin at $18; free (age 5 and younger). Children age 12 and younger receive free admission on Sundays. 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission. 800-458-3435. www.texrenfest.com KID FOOD & DRINK 08 ATTEND A SPOOKY MARKET IN WILLIS Project Local Market is hosting its Spooktacular Fall Market with live music, a cornhole tournament, a zombie

OCT. 29

GO TRICKORTREATING HISTORIC MONTGOMERY

Attendees can trick-or-treat at more than 40 businesses. The event includes a live DJ, trivia and prizes for the best costume. 1-4 p.m. Free. 14420 Liberty St., Montgomery. www.facebook.com/ trickortreatmontgomery 22 GO TO FUNFEST IN CONROE The city of Conroe will host its 2022 Fall Funfest. Attendees can enjoy face painting, booths, inatables, pony rides and concessions. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (entry). Carl Barton Jr. Park,

NOV. 05

VISIT A FALL FESTIVAL, MODEL HOME TOUR THE WOODLANDS HILLS

The Howard Hughes Corp. will host the fourth annual Harvest in The Hills at The Woodlands Hills master-planned community. The family-friendly event includes children’s games, crafts, art shows, photo opportunities, balloon artists, street performers, cooking demos, refreshments, live music and prizes. Guests are also invited to visit the 15 decorated model homes. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. The Woodlands Hills Activity Center, 1460 Teralyn Hills Drive, Willis. https://thewoodlandshills.com

NOVEMBER 19 RUN IN A 5K

A 5K Turkey Trot will be held by the city of Conroe. All ages are welcome to participate in the race. 8 a.m. (check-in), 9 a.m. (race begins). $20 (before Nov. 4), $25 (registration after Nov. 4). Carl Barton Jr. Park, 2500 Loop 336, Conroe. www.cityofconroe.org KID

19 THROUGH 20 START HOLIDAY SHOPPING Big Top Entertainment is hosting a shopping event in Conroe with boutique clothing, home decor, art, yard decorations

and holiday items. The event is stroller and wagon friendly. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (entry). Heritage Place Park, Conroe. 936-900-1900. https://bigtop.show/conroetx FREE KID FOOD & DRINK

2500 Loop 336, Conroe. www.cityofconroe.org FREE KID FOOD & DRINK

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